# NTSB investigations, LA 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. Page 14 of 62 · 3,066 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB FTW96LA386](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA386.md): Bell 206L-1/C-30P · Morgan City, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1996 · N2654 · Substantial damage > The loss of tail rotor control as result of a tail rotor blade strike by an undetermined object. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB FTW96LA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA378.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Loreauville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1996 · N80750 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation for the flight, resulting in exceeding the maximum gross weight and performance of the helicopter. A factor was the high density altitude. - [NTSB FTW96FA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA368.md): Cessna 150F · Jones, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1996 · N8380G · Destroyed > VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (VMC), and failure of the pilot (PIC) to maintain control of the airplane after becoming spatially disorientation. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, the adverse weather condition (fog and… - [NTSB FTW96GA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96GA365.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Jennings, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Aug 31, 1996 · N14196 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance. Factors were the pilot's lack of recent experience in the make and model of airplane, the dark night, and fog. - [NTSB FTW96LA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA356.md): Bell 47 Soloy · Intracoastal, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1996 · N1169W · Destroyed > the loss of aircraft control by unknown person(s). - [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 FTW96LA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA338.md): Cessna A188B · Winnsboro, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1996 · N92917 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and altitude/clearance during the takeoff. A factor was the density altitude. - [NTSB FTW96LA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA333.md): Emroth-Emair MA-1B · Clayton, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1996 · N9918M · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. A factor was the wet grass runway. - [NTSB FTW96LA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA332.md): Ayres S2R-G5 · Start, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1996 · N20GH · Destroyed > a leak in the turbine scavenge pump oil supply line, due to chafing of its separated shield assembly, which resulted in an oil leak, oil starvation, and activation of the propeller feathering system. - [NTSB FTW96FA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA319.md): Chester Glasair RG · Lafayette, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1996 · N127E · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to maintain proper altitude (and clearance above wooded terrain), while diverting to an alternate destination. Factors relating to the accident were: the loss of the comm/nav equipment as a result of an electrostatic discharge, darkness,… - [NTSB FTW96LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA285.md): Hiller UH12 · Franklin, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1996 · N14637 · Substantial damage > loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM. A factor was the unsuitable terrain available for the precautionary landing. - [NTSB FTW96LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA277.md): Cessna 152 · Lake Providence, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1996 · N93526 · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in an inadvertent porpoise motion of the airplane and subsequent damage. - [NTSB FTW96LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA257.md): Owens/Smyth Sidewinder · Minden, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1996 · N177TJ · Destroyed > The pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations resulting in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the unsuitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB FTW96LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA231.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Bunkie, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1996 · N188TB · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. - [NTSB FTW96FA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA228.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Lake Providence, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 28, 1996 · N1549D · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient airspeed, while maneuvering (turning), which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the terrain. The high gusty wind condition was a related factor. - [NTSB FTW96LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA218.md): Maule MX-7-160 · Belcher, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1996 · N35TX · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control in flight. A factor was the gusty wind. - [NTSB FTW96FA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA216.md): Nanchang CJ-6A · Shreveport, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 16, 1996 · N24AD · Destroyed > a loss of engine power due to failure of the pressure carburetor diaphragm which led to restricted fuel flow through the carburetor and eventual fuel starvation. Factors contributing to the accident were the unsuitable terrain and tall trees which resulted in… - [NTSB FTW96LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA205.md): Grumman G-164B · Iowa, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1996 · N6832K · Substantial damage > the pilot's selection of an unsuitable area for takeoff. The high vegetation (tall grass) was a related factor. - [NTSB FTW96FA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA200.md): North American Harvard MK II · Lafayette, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 4, 1996 · N2755Z · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed and/or altitude, while performing aerobatic flight. - [NTSB FTW96LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA175.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Franklin, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1996 · N2329K · Substantial damage > The pilot's poor judgment in attempting to refuel the helicopter with the engine (and rotors) operating. Factors relating to the accident were: the gusty wind condition, and close proximity of the vehicle that was allowed to be driven under the turning rotors. - [NTSB FTW96LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA171.md): Cessna U206G · Venice, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1996 · N734QW · Destroyed > the pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions. A factor was the fog. - [NTSB FTW96LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA166.md): Cessna 182RG · Welsh, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1996 · N2385C · Substantial damage > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the unsuitable terrain for the emergency landing. - [NTSB FTW96LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA159.md): Wsk Pzl Mielec M-18A · Hughes, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1996 · N2159K · Destroyed > the pilot exceeding the maximum authorized crosswind component of the airplane. Factors were the crosswind and the side sloping runway. - [NTSB FTW96LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA154.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Slidell, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1996 · N9385T · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the approach, and his failure to execute a go-around. A factor was the gusting wind. - [NTSB FTW96FA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA151.md): Sukhoi SU-29 · New Orleans, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1996 · N729SU · Destroyed > The in-flight loss of a bolt in the elevator control system due to improper installation by unknown person(s), which resulted in a disconnection of the elevator control system that rendered the airplane uncontrollable. - [NTSB FTW96LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA147.md): Bell 206BIII · Houma, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1996 · N115FH · Substantial damage > the pilot's attempted maneuver which exceeded the dynamic capability of the helicopter. - [NTSB FTW96LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA144.md): Beech V35A · Clinton, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1996 · N8323N · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector which resulted in fuel starvation. Factors were the dark night light condition and the worn spark plugs. - [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 FTW96LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA128.md): Cessna 172P · Iowa, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1996 · N775NA · Substantial damage > the pilot's selection of the wrong runway for landing, his delay in initiating a go-around (aborted landing), and his failure to maintain clearance from the transmission lines. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's improper weather evaluation,… - [NTSB FTW96LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA122.md): Cessna 182P · New Orleans, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 1996 · N9901M · Substantial damage > The pilot not following procedures and directives in that he did not periodically clear the engine during an extended glide. The factors were carburetor icing weather conditions and lack of suitable terrain for landing. - [NTSB FTW96LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA103.md): Cessna A185F · Belle Chase, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 1996 · N6034N · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent encounter with a ditch. The crosswind was a related factor. - [NTSB FTW96LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA099.md): Cessna 182K · Covington, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1996 · N3098Q · Substantial damage > the pilot's delayed touchdown which resulted in a landing with inadequate runway remaining under the wet runway condition. A factor was the wet grass runway. - [NTSB FTW96LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA096.md): Cessna 150M · Mandeville, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 1996 · N714JV · Substantial damage > the pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol, his resultant improper planning/decision, and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from obstructions (power lines) at night. - [NTSB FTW96FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA060.md): McDonnell Douglas 369E · Thibodaux, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1995 · N16089 · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from the power line and utility pole. The gusty/crosswind (weather) condition was a related factor. - [NTSB FTW96LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA001.md): Aerostar S60A · Baton Rouge, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1995 · N63286 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to compensate for wind conditions and maintain adequate clearance from the power lines during the approach. A factor was the sudden wind gust. - [NTSB FTW95IA397](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95IA397.md): MBB BO-105C · Lafayette, LA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1995 · N91070 · No damage > a short in the 'jam proof system' solenoid valve which prevented activation of the backup hydraulic system and resulting in a cyclic hardover. Factors were the contaminated hydraulic fluid and the resulting jammed actuator (longitudinal control slider). - [NTSB FTW95LA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA344.md): Champion 7ECA · Monroe, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1995 · N5147T · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper flare and the inadequate supervision by the flight instructor. - [NTSB FTW95LA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA332.md): Cessna A188B · Fort Necessity, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1995 · N4866R · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance. A factor relating to the accident was: the gusty wind conditions. - [NTSB FTW95LA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA331.md): Grumman G-164A · St.Francisville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1995 · N732Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the obstruction on short final. A factor was the low visibility. - [NTSB FTW95LA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA327.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Monroe, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1995 · N76SR · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector resulting in fuel starvation and the failure of the pilot to follow the published emergency procedures for propeller feathering. Factors were the fence and the trees. - [NTSB FTW95LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA293.md): Grumman G-164A · Simmesport, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1995 · N9949 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power as result of the failure of the number 7 cylinder. A factor was the lack suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB FTW95LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA289.md): Cessna 182 · Port Sulphur, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1995 · N2878R · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudgement of his short field landing resulting in an intentional ground loop to avoid an overrun. Factors were the reduced braking effectiveness on the wet grass runway. - [NTSB FTW95LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA263.md): Grumman G-164A · Cheneyville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1995 · N8685H · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed at a low altitude. - [NTSB FTW95LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA246.md): WSK PZL Mielec M-18 Dromader · Jennings, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1995 · N7070U · Substantial damage > The partial power loss for an undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB FTW95LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA240.md): Ayres S2R-T34 · Iowa, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1995 · N627LL · Substantial damage > The failure of the right brake due to the hydraulic fluid leaking. Factors were proper alignment not possible and the close proximity of the ditch. - [NTSB FTW95LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA217.md): Grumman G-164A · Ville Platte, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1995 · N48538 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to clear a levee during the approach. A factor was a truck parked on the runway. - [NTSB FTW95LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA205.md): Grumman G-164B · St Martinville, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1995 · N8365K · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. A factor was the high winds. - [NTSB FTW95LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA197.md): Grumman G-164A · Abbeville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1995 · N8509H · Substantial damage > The inadvertent stall. - [NTSB FTW95FA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA186.md): Bell 206L-3 · Venice, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 2, 1995 · N347AL · Destroyed > Loss of engine power due to ingestion of exhaust fumes from an oil platform flare boom. - [NTSB FTW95LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA185.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer G-164B · Morse, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1995 · N6746K · Destroyed > Power loss due to a cracked intake valve pipe assembly. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=LA&page=15 ## 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 c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'LA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=14&state=LA --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.