# 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.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB LAX97WA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97WA094.md): Cessna 182N · Obergon, Mexico · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 7, 1996 · N92243 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX97FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97FA067.md): Beech V35B · Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1996 · N6056M · Destroyed
  > the pilot's intentional flight into adverse weather and improper in-flight planning and decision making.
- [NTSB LAX97FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97FA066.md): Beech 95-C55 · Riverside, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1996 · N66MB · Substantial damage
  > fuel starvation due to improper fuel management. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's preoccupation of discussing the legality of the approach with the tower controller, and fatigue.
- [NTSB IAD97LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA029.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Elyria, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1996 · N4911P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's fuel mismanagement which led to fuel starvation to one engine, and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane.
- [NTSB FTW97LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA056.md): Beech A23 · Conway, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1996 · N3597R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind during the landing, and his failure to remain clear of the tree during the attempted go-around. The crosswind and the proximity of the small tree were related factors.
- [NTSB ATL97FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97FA092.md): Cessna 182 · Charleston, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1996 · N8683T · Substantial damage
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot's failure to remain clear of instrument meteorological conditions which led to spatial disorientation and loss of aircraft control. A factor was the pilot's failure to obtain a weather briefing.
- [NTSB MIA97LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA035.md): Hoster/Volmer VJ22 (Sportsman) · Seminole, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1996 · N2921 · Substantial damage
  > inadequate maintenance/inspection of the airplane by the pilot/owner, and fuel contamination that resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB MIA97FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA031.md): Piper PA32-300D · Reform, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1996 · N8603N · Destroyed
  > a complete loss of engine power due to a total failure of both magnetos, and the failure of the pilot-in-command to insure that the airplane was airworthy. The dark night and unsuitable terrain were factors.
- [NTSB CHI97WA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97WA039.md): Learjet 36 · Stephenville, Ireland · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 6, 1996 · N14TX · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI97LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA040.md): Beech B55 · Park Rapids, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1996 · N17732 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's high flare. Factors were the icing weather condition and the airframe ice.
- [NTSB ANC97IA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97IA011.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-80 · Anchorage, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1996 · N954AS · Minor damage
  > The ground crew's failure to maintain communication with the flight crew while loading cargo after pushback and engine start, and the ground and flightcrew's failure to follow the procedure outlined in their manuals concerning use of marshallers during…
- [NTSB SEA97LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA036.md): Piper PA18-135 · Cohagen, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1996 · N62100 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed. Factors were the intentional flight at a low altitude and the over gross condition of the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX97FA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97FA065.md): Opperman Lancair IV-P · Suisun City, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1996 · N444LP · Destroyed
  > In-flight loss of control for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB DCA97WA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA97WA013.md): Boeing 747-236F · Hong Kong, United Kingdom · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 5, 1996 · VR-HVY
- [NTSB ANC97LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA012.md): Piper PA-31 · Nunapitchuk, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1996 · N54272 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Factors associated with the accident were: the low fuel condition, which led to a single engine landing, and the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB IAD97LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA028.md): Hughes 269C · Mayfield, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1996 · N1105P · Substantial damage
  > disengagement of the main transmission aft pinion nut, allowing the tail rotor splined drive sleeve to disengage from the pinion, which resulted in loss of directional control and an emergency (autorotative) landing.
- [NTSB IAD97LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA027.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Claverack, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1996 · N3324W · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI97LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA038.md): Piper PA-28-180 · New Hudson, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1996 · N142AV · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). Darkness was a related factor.
- [NTSB ANC97LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA010.md): Cessna 172M · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1996 · N20024 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper planning/decision, and resultant failure to obtain/maintain sufficient airspeed during takeoff. A factor related the accident was: taking off with a tailwind.
- [NTSB NYC97FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97FA025.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Felton, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1996 · N5538J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, and his failure to refuel which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent collision with trees during the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA97LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA033.md): Cessna 150H · Homerville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1996 · N6532S · Substantial damage
  > carburetor ice, due to the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, which resulted in a forced landing and impact with trees.
- [NTSB CHI97LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA036.md): Cessna 177 · Regan, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1996 · N30255 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's intentional flight into adverse weather. Factors were clouds, the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision making, his poor evaluation of the weather, and the encounter with unsuitable terrain for landing.
- [NTSB NYC97LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA024.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Myerstown, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1996 · N394PM · Substantial damage
  > fatigue failure of the connecting rod to crankshaft attachments, due to inadequate overhaul of the engine by the manufacturer, which resulted in a loss of engine power and a forced landing. Factors relating to the accident included the discharge of oil from…
- [NTSB FTW97LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA054.md): Let L23 · Bryan, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1996 · N290SB · Substantial damage
  > the pilot misjudged his distance and altitude during the landing approach. Factors relating to the accident were: the high obstructions (power lines), and subsequent tailwind during the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA97LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA032.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Sugarloaf Key, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1996 · N9545J · Substantial damage
  > a complete loss of engine power due to a disconnected connecting rod cap.
- [NTSB LAX97LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA060.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Tusayan, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1996 · N3566X · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and his miscalculation of the fuel required for the flight.
- [NTSB FTW97LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA053.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Ruidoso, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1996 · N39812 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during landing roll, and his delayed aborted landing. The gusty crosswind and blown left main tire were considered to be related factors.
- [NTSB ATL97FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97FA021.md): Bellanca 17-31ATC · Fitzgerald, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1996 · N123SS · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the blockage of the intake manifold of the induction air system, by the broken alternate air door, and the loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC97LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA023.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Long Pond, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1996 · N4839F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and improper inflight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power, due to an inadequate supply of fuel. Darkness and trees in the emergency landing area were related…
- [NTSB LAX97LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA058.md): Cessna T210N · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1996 · N4788C · Destroyed
  > detonation/pre-ignition for unknown reason(s), which resulted in failure of the number two piston, loss of engine power, and a subsequent forced landing on rough/uneven desert terrain.
- [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 LAX97FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97FA059.md): Morane-Saulnier MS760 II · Irvine, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1996 · N2TE · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed margin while maneuvering in a steep banked turn to the landing runway, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Factors in the accident were: the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the aircraft…
- [NTSB IAD97FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97FA025.md): Aero Commander 681 · Mansfield, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1996 · N9129N · Destroyed
  > the pilot's early descent below the minimum descent altitude (MDA), while preparing to land from an instrument approach, and his failure to maintain adequate altitude and clearance from obstruction(s).
- [NTSB ANC97FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97FA009.md): Cessna 185 · Marshall, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1996 · N93829 · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the terrain.
- [NTSB LAX97LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA064.md): Cessna 172 · Big Bear City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1996 · N1042G · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind condition, and his failure to maintain alignment with the runway. The gusty crosswind was a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX97LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA057.md): Bell 206B · Mcgregor Point, HI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1996 · N6262N · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft and distance from the pole.
- [NTSB IAD97LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA026.md): Cessna 205 · Columbia, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1996 · N1892Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to obtain/maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and collision with trees during the initial climb. A factor in the accident was a tailwind condition.
- [NTSB IAD97FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97FA024.md): Cessna 182P · Fort Washington, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1996 · N52773 · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB FTW97LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA052.md): Luscombe 8F · Floydada, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1996 · N1907K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind during landing. Factors were the crosswind and the locked left main wheel brake.
- [NTSB LAX97LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA062.md): Cessna 182M · Fallbrook, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1996 · N70967 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's selection of a runway with a tailwind component and his maintaining an excessive airspeed on final approach, which resulted in a late touchdown and a high ground speed.
- [NTSB LAX97LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA055.md): Cessna 170A · El Cajon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1996 · N1729D · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control, which resulted in a ground swerve. The pilot's low total time in conventional gear aircraft was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW97FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA051.md): Eurocopter AS350B2 · High Island A20 · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1996 · N6100U · Destroyed
  > This case was modified 6/26/2006. The failure of the tail rotor pitch change link due to a fatigue fracture, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor control and separation of the aft tailboom.
- [NTSB LAX97LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA054.md): Cessna 172G · Chino, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1996 · N5854R · Destroyed
  > the pilot's attempt to taxi with a crosswind component well in excess of the aircraft's maximum factory demonstrated capability. The wind conditions were factors.
- [NTSB FTW97LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA050.md): Cessna 172H · Hammond, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1996 · N2440L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight, resulting in the total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB FTW97FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA049.md): Beech A36TC · Tucumcari, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1996 · N48PD · Substantial damage
  > the total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed.
- [NTSB CHI97LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA037.md): Cessna 150 · Bowbells, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1996 · CGOCS · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to lean the mixture control after applying carburetor heat as the pilot's operating handbook states should be done. The carburetor icing conditions and the terrain were factors.
- [NTSB ATL97LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA027.md): Beech 35 · Lafayette, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1996 · N4523V · Substantial damage
  > failure of maintenance personnel to balance the ruddervator assemblies after they had been reskinned and painted, which resulted in flutter and subsequent damage to the empennage.
- [NTSB ATL97LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA020.md): Lake LA-4-200 · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1996 · N1109L · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC97FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97FA021.md): Cessna 414 · Duo, WV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1996 · N73CP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate inflight decision which resulted in VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance which resulted in an inflight collision with terrain. The low ceiling was a factor.
- [NTSB ATL97LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA019.md): Cessna 175 · Soperton, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1996 · N7582M · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot either to attain the proper touch down point for landing or to abort the landing while there was sufficient runway remaining. The terrain (ditch) at the end of the runway was a related factor.

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## 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=3&year=1996

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