# NTSB investigations, 1996: Miscellaneous/other

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB LAX97LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA073.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-10-15 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1996 · N151SY · No damage
  > the ramp agent's failure to maintain a good situational awareness of the push-back. A factor was the dark night lighting conditions and the general communication failure of the ground push-back crew.
- [NTSB LAX97IA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97IA056.md): Embraer EMB-120ER · Los Angeles, CA · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1996 · N291SW · No damage
  > a laser light source of unknown origin, directed toward the aircraft, as it was approaching to land.
- [NTSB CHI97IA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97IA033.md): Boeing 767-300ER-33A · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1996 · GOITG · No damage
  > the approach controller's failure to issue the frequency change to the flightcrew, and the pilot landing without clearance. A factor relating to this incident is the pilot's decision to land without clearance.
- [NTSB FTW97LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA047.md): Cessna 182E · Alamosa, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1996 · N3293Y · Substantial damage
  > aircraft damage for undetermined rteasons.
- [NTSB LAX97LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA034.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-600 · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1996 · N630N · Substantial damage
  > An uncommanded main rotor blade to tail boom contact due to a 'blowback' phenomena after a successful preplanned autorotation by the pilot to a high density altitude airport with a test aircraft designed at a maximum gross weight.
- [NTSB FTW97LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA021.md): Hughes 369D · Watkins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1996 · N34CM · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's improper decision to attempt a hovering autorotation during gusty wind conditions. A factor was the gusty wind.
- [NTSB LAX97LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA016.md): Waco QCF · Big Bear City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1996 · N11481 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper response to a perceived in-flight emergency by abruptly retarding the throttle and failing to properly flare the airplane during the aborted takeoff. The pilot's improper perception of the source of smoke was a related factor.
- [NTSB IAD97LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA004.md): Wsk Pzl Krosno KR-03A · Kutztown, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1996 · N288S · Substantial damage
  > the glider pilot's improper decision to takeoff despite the presence of a glider winch cable lying on the runway area, which led to the glider snagging the winch cable during the takeoff roll and a subsequent forced landing. A related factor was: the airport…
- [NTSB FTW97LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA022.md): Thunder and Colt 90 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1996 · GJNNB · No damage
  > The passenger's failure to follow instructions for disembarking.
- [NTSB FTW97LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA011.md): Avian Balloon Skyhawk · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1996 · N47AV · No damage
  > The ground crew member's failure keep clear from the gondola during take off. A factor was the pilot's failure to insure crew coordination during take off.
- [NTSB FTW97LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA005.md): Cessna 152 · Colorado Spgs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1996 · N25772 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot attempting to exit the runway onto a taxiway at excessive speed. A factor was the pilot's failure to land the aircraft in the proper touchdown zone.
- [NTSB FTW97IA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97IA003.md): Beech 1900D · Pueblo, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1996 · N154ZV · No damage
  > Partial incapacitation of the flightcrew for unknown reasons.
- [NTSB NYC97LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA084.md): Schempp-Hirth CIRRUS-S · Wadsworth, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1996 · N9775 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent activation of the speed brakes while being towed for takeoff. Subsequently, the glider pilot lost sight of the tow airplane due to excessive altitude, released the tow rope, and performed an off airport landing during which the glider…
- [NTSB FTW96LA394](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA394.md): Saab-Scania SF-340B · Fort Smith, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1996 · N320AE · No damage
  > the passenger fell for undetermined reasons, while disembarking from the airplane.
- [NTSB FTW96LA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA355.md): Cameron O-65 · Clinton, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1996 · N2035C · Minor damage
  > the instructor pilot's failure to follow recommended procedures to properly brace himself in preparation for landing.
- [NTSB ANC96LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA123.md): Grumman G-21A · Dillingham, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1996 · N4763C · No damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout in order to see and avoid all ground personnel, his failure to follow company procedures and directives regarding Public Protection, and his disregard of the unsafe/hazardous conditions created by…
- [NTSB SEA96LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA165.md): Bell 206B · Warren, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1996 · N750LT · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper remedial action after helicopter's right skid became snagged by a log that was used in the construction of a temporary landing site. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area, inadequate…
- [NTSB LAX96LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA277.md): Robinson R22B · Morgan Hill, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1996 · N730SH · Substantial damage
  > The student's improper reaction to an engine/main rotor overspeed condition, and his failure to achieve the proper zero airspeed nose high attitude during a touchdown from an autorotation.
- [NTSB CHI96FA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA237.md): Piper PA-12 · Roselle, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1996 · N25JP · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper decision to perform a go-around, while there was restricted rudder movement and the banner was still attached to the airplane, which resulted in a loss of airspeed and an inadvertent stall. Factors relating to the accident were: the…
- [NTSB NYC96LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA150.md): Saab-Scania 340A · Providence, RI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1996 · N744BA · No damage
  > the passenger inadvertently lost his balance and fell, while deplaning.
- [NTSB CHI96LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA206.md): Mitchell T Champabria · Kalamazoo, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1996 · N96RM · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper positioning of the throttle, while hand propping the aircraft engine, and his failure to either obtain proper assistance or properly secure the airplane.
- [NTSB FTW96IA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96IA240.md): Lockheed L-1011-385-1 · Denver, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1996 · N11004 · No damage
  > physical impairment of the captain due to a probable cardiac event.
- [NTSB ANC96LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA083.md): Champion 7AC · Clear, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1996 · N83995 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection in that he failed to ensure that the cabin door was properly secured for takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were: the open cabin door and rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB FTW96TA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96TA222.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-520N · Bethany, OK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 16, 1996 · N520DD · Substantial damage
  > The main rotor blades' contact with the tail boom due to gusting winds during rotor deceleration.
- [NTSB FTW96LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA212.md): Balloon Works Firefly 8B-15 · Ft. Lupton, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1996 · N2577G · No damage
  > the pasenger's failure to follow the instructions given by the pilot during a briefing.
- [NTSB FTW96LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA194.md): Champion 7AC · Pine Bluff, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1996 · N351T · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to follow proper starting procedures, and an inadequate tie-down.
- [NTSB FTW96LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA172.md): Cessna 305A · Erie, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1996 · N5245G · Substantial damage
  > entanglement of the tow banner during banner pickup, and subsequent failure or inability to jettison the banner. A factor relating to the accident was: high gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB SEA96FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96FA071.md): Cessna U206E · Renton, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1996 · N1460M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's initiation of a flight with a known disqualifying heart condition, and his subsequent inflight incapacitation from a heart attack. A factor relating to the accident was: the inability of the non-rated passenger (unqualified person) to attain a…
- [NTSB FTW96FA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA143.md): Cessna 150 · Muleshoe, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1996 · N66362 · Destroyed
  > improper planning/decision by the student pilot, and his failure to take adequate remedial action after becoming lost and encountering a low fuel situation, which subsequently resulted in fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing at night.…
- [NTSB MIA96IA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96IA094.md): Piper PA-31-310 · Charlotte, NC · Incident · 1 fatal · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1996 · N7451L · No damage
  > fatal incapacitation of the pilot due to a heart attack.
- [NTSB FTW96LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA140.md): Aerostar Raven S49A · Vidalia, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1996 · N6374L · No damage
  > the pilot-in-command's inadequate supervision of the ground crewmember.
- [NTSB CHI96LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA102.md): Balloon Works Firefly 7-15 · Brighton, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1996 · N2598H · No damage
  > The pilot's bone condition, which resulted in a fractured ankle during a normal touchdown.
- [NTSB CHI96LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA092.md): Piper PA-28 · Larned, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 1996 · N9793J · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to use adequate procedures for hand priming (hand propping) the engine.
- [NTSB FTW96LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA110.md): Bell 206B · Cushing, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1996 · N2184Z · No damage
  > The inadvertent deployment of the passenger's parachute as a result of his failure to follow proper procedures and deactivate the automatic opening device on the parachute.
- [NTSB LAX96LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA093.md): Bell 47-G5 · Pope Valley, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1996 · N1309X · Destroyed
  > the pilot misjudged the clearance between the broadcaster and the truck resulting in the broadcaster's cables becoming entangled with the truck.
- [NTSB FTW96LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA086.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Decatur, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 1996 · N5505W · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to follow proper starting procedures, and an inadequate tie-down.

## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE year(c."eventDate") = 1996
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 430)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=430&year=1996

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