# NTSB investigations, 1996

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 2 of 43 · 2,150 cases

## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB FTW97LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA070.md): British Aerospace BAE 146-200A · Denver, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1996 · N606AW · No damage
  > an inflight encounter with unreported and unanticipated clear air turbulence during landing descent.
- [NTSB FTW97LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA068.md): Raven S-60A · Rio Rancho, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1996 · N4396K · No damage
  > The passenger's failure to follow recommended procedures to properly brace for a high wind landing. A factor was the windshear.
- [NTSB FTW97FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA067.md): Beech A36 · Chacon, NM · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1996 · N3869A · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude and clearance from the high, mountainous terrain. Factors were; high wind, turbulence, and mountain wave conditions.
- [NTSB SEA97LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA039.md): Stinson 108-2 · Friday Harbor, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1996 · N233C · Destroyed
  > failure of the engine (powerplant) for undetermined reason(s). A factor relating to the accident include: being over water at the time of power failure.
- [NTSB FTW97LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA066.md): Cessna 210N · Kerrville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1996 · N6555Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI97LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA050.md): Piper PA-46 · Red Oak, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1996 · N446RD · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight and failure to make a precautionary landing. Additional factors included oil starvation and the failed connecting rod and rod bearing.
- [NTSB SEA97LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA038.md): Beech BE-77 · Spokane, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1996 · N6043M · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilots of both airplanes to see and avoid each other. A factor contributing to the accident was the Cessna's pilot diverted attention.
- [NTSB FTW97LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA064.md): Cessna P210N · Muskogee, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1996 · N210BG · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper planning/decision and inaccurate fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in an inadequate supply of fuel, fuel exhaustion, and a subsequent forced landing at night. Darkness was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW97LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA065.md): Cessna A188 · La Porte, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1996 · N9860V · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC97FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97FA030.md): Cessna 425 · Bohemia, NY · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1996 · N425EW · Destroyed
  > the pilot's early descent to decision height and his failure to perform the missed approach procedure. A factor was the failure of air traffic control to issue a safety advisory.
- [NTSB MIA97FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA040.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Birmingham, AL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1996 · N872SD · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to follow emergency procedures and feather the malfunctioning engine, which led to a forced landing and subsequent collision with a chimney (residence) and the terrain. His lack of recent experience in make/model of aircraft was a related…
- [NTSB LAX97FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97FA069.md): de Havilland DHC-8 · Honolulu, HI · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1996 · N801WP · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the normal landing gear extension system due to a hydraulic leak, and the failure of the airplane's emergency landing gear extension system due to inadequate servicing by company maintenance personnel. Factors were the emergency landing gear…
- [NTSB IAD97LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA033.md): Cessna 172B · Charleston, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1996 · N6937X · Destroyed
  > improper planning/decision by the pilot, and his mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing into wooded terrain.
- [NTSB DCA97WA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA97WA014.md): Bell 206B · Madrid, Spain · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 16, 1996 · ECEXC · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA97LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA054.md): Cessna 182M · Vancouver, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1996 · N42694 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's touchdown with an excessive rate of descent. Factors included gusty crossiwnds.
- [NTSB NYC97LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA031.md): Cessna 152 · Baltimore, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1996 · N714YW · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's premature rotation and inadequate supervision by the flight instructor (CFI), which resulted in failure of the flight crew to obtain adequate airspeed during takeoff for a proper rate of climb. Trees at the departure end of the runway were…
- [NTSB MIA97LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA039.md): Wiedemann KIT FOX · Montgomery, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1996 · N19VX · Substantial damage
  > improper installation of a throttle cable clamp by an unknown person, resulting in a loose throttle cable housing and an inability to control the throttle position; and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during an approach for an emergency…
- [NTSB MIA97LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA038.md): Bell 47G · Lantana, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1996 · N1200Z · Destroyed
  > an undetermined throttle problem, which resulted in a stuck (binding) throttle; and inadequate remedial action by the pilot, which led to a hard landing and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB LAX97LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA068.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Lakeport, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1996 · N8311A · Substantial damage
  > inadequate supervision by the flight instructor (CFI), and his delayed corrective action to the student pilot's abrupt control inputs, thereby allowing the main rotor blades to strike the ground. Factors relating to the accident were: the CFI's lack of…
- [NTSB CHI97LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA044.md): Cessna 150 · Jeffersonville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1996 · N66211 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare and inadequate airspeed, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB SEA97FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA037.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Eagle Point, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1996 · N278ML · Destroyed
  > The failure of the first pilot (flight instructor) to initiate proper aircraft control, and his failure to perform the adequate remedial action to recover from an intentional inverted spin.
- [NTSB NYC97LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA029.md): Cessna T210M · Charlottesville, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1996 · N1929M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's miscalculation of fuel consumption and his inadequate in-flight decision making, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB FTW97LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA063.md): Ercoupe 415-D · Amarillo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1996 · N87226 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the #1 exhaust valve, which resulted in loss of engine power and a forced landing on rough/uneven terrain. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI97LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA043.md): Cessna 170B · Savoy, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1996 · N2506C · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors relating to this accident were the student pilot's failure to request another runway and the crosswind.
- [NTSB IAD97FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97FA032.md): Mbb BO-105CBS · Penn Yan, NY · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1996 · N90750 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from the terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's diverted attention to the GPS, darkness, low ceiling, rising terrain, and high wind condition.
- [NTSB CHI97LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA042.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Garnett, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1996 · N31SW · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, including a delay in proceeding to an alternate airport after encountering fog during a night approach, which resulted in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB DCA97WA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA97WA068.md): Sikorsky S-76B · Omeath Ireland, Ireland · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 12, 1996 · GHAUG · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC97LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA014.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1996 · N67694 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with terrain (water). A factor associated with the accident was the gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB NYC97LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA028.md): Cessna 152 · Mansfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1996 · N68180 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the airplane veering into a snowbank. The proximity of the snowbank was a related factor.
- [NTSB MIA97LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA036.md): Beech 18G · Roosevelt Roads, PR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1996 · N353T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper planning/decision concerning separation of the left engine cowling. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's failure to perform weight and balance calculations, and/or to ensure the airplane was loaded in accordance with company…
- [NTSB IAD97LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA031.md): Mooney M20F · Wellsville, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1996 · N3424N · Destroyed
  > Descent below the published minimum descent altitude followed by collision with the surrounding terrain.
- [NTSB FTW97LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA062.md): Luscombe 8E · Ardmore, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1996 · N77974 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the pilot to execute the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW97LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA060.md): Mooney M-20G · Saginaw, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1996 · N6868N · Substantial damage
  > The driver of the vehicle's failure to maintain clearance from the taxiing airplane. A factor was the dark night light condition which resulted in the driver's delayed visual identification of the airplane.
- [NTSB FTW97LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA059.md): Cessna 340 · El Dorado, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1996 · N999JW · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. The gusty wind was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI97IA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97IA041.md): Boeing 757-225 · Terre Haute, IN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1996 · N603AU · Minor damage
  > inadequate installation of electrical wiring for an audio entertainment system associated with Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SA5537NM, and a subsequent short in the wiring. Factors relating to the accident were: inadequate design (installation…
- [NTSB ATL97LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA025.md): Beech BE-24R · Doraville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1996 · N6988R · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA97LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA035.md): Bell 47G · Pendleton, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1996 · N4758R · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's attempt to conduct visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain altitude/clearance with hilly terrain. A contributing factor in the accident was the presence of fog.
- [NTSB SEA97FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA034.md): Douglas DC-3C · Boise, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1996 · N75142 · Destroyed
  > A fire within the right engine compartment of undetermined cause and the pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed above the aircraft's minimum control speed. A factor contributing to the accident was the dark night environmental conditions.
- [NTSB MIA97LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA041.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Pensacola, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1996 · N6955D · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground swerve and subsequent collapse of the nose gear. The crosswind was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW97LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA061.md): Piper PA-24-400 · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1996 · N8450P · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain proper alignment with the runway, while landing. A factor relating to the accident was: the variable/gusty wind condition with possible windshear.
- [NTSB ATL97WA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97WA024.md): Cessna 182 · Bimini, Bahamas · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 10, 1996 · N2411Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW97LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA058.md): Aerospatiale AS350B · East Cameron 71 · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1996 · N390MA · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from an object (crane/bucket). The gusty wind condition and proximity of the crane/bucket were related factors.
- [NTSB ATL97LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA023.md): Pereyra Aventura II · Rockledge, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1996 · N32913 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA97FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA033.md): Beech B36TC · Jackson, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1996 · N3000R · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to follow IFR procedures. High terrain, low ceiling, icing conditions, and a possible anomaly with the VOR were related factors.
- [NTSB NYC97LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA027.md): Lake LA-4 · Gallipolis, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1996 · N7632L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a collision with a hangar and parked aircraft. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's encounter with rain, sleet, snow, and…
- [NTSB NYC97LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA026.md): Parker Mustang · Port Norris, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1996 · N7009S · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed.
- [NTSB MIA97LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA037.md): Cessna 150M · Knoxville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1996 · N714LF · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's improper planning/decision, and his failure to maintain proper runway alignment during a crosswind landing. The strong crosswind was a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX97LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA078.md): Cessna TU206G · Mammoth Lakes, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1996 · N756UP · Substantial damage
  > The loss of power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's inappropriate use of flaps and his failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during the subsequent landing attempt.
- [NTSB ATL97LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA022.md): Cessna 421C · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1996 · N5195C · Substantial damage
  > improper installation of the new starter adapter by maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB MIA97FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA034.md): Beech D-45 · Poplarville, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1996 · N99065 · Destroyed
  > the noninstrument-rated pilot's intentional operation of the airplane with known deficiencies in equipment (inoperative attitude indicator and directional gyro) with an estimated time of arrival after official twilight. Also, poor in-flight planning decision…

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1996&page=3

## 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
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?page=2&year=1996

---
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.