# 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 5 of 43 · 2,150 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB LAX97FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97FA036.md): Cessna 310I · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1996 · N8046M · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain a climb following initiation of a missed approach in fog due to spatial disorientation, and his inadequate training by company personnel. Potential rescue was delayed due to the FAA radar controller's failure to follow… - [NTSB NYC97WA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97WA017.md): Piper PA-31-310 · Nairobi, Kenya · Accident · 8 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 13, 1996 · 5YALA · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX97LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA039.md): McDonnell Douglas 369D · Hana, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1996 · N8625F · Substantial damage > subsequent failure of the spur adapter gearshaft (SAG), after 'retaining ring to compressor impeller machining' occurred and allowed the SAG to shift aft. The mechanism which induced the ring to impeller machining was not determined. Mountainous terrain in… - [NTSB FTW97LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA040.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Plainview, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1996 · N5443 · Substantial damage > the pilot's continued descent below the minimum descent altitude (MDA). Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, the adverse weather conditions. - [NTSB IAD97IA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97IA020.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-88 · Cleveland, OH · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1996 · N918DL · Minor damage > The pilot's failure to follow checklist procedures and extend the spoilers. - [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 FTW97FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA039.md): Cessna 182Q · Colorado City, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1996 · N5116N · Destroyed > the pilot's encounter with instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his subsequent loss of aircraft control, due to spatial disorientation. Factors relating to the accident were: the clouds, low ceilings, and the pilot's lack of recent instrument… - [NTSB DCA97WA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA97WA007.md): Boeing 747-168 · New Delhi, India · Accident · 349 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 12, 1996 · HZ-AIH · 2 aircraft - [NTSB CHI97LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA026.md): Cessna 172P · Waukegan, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1996 · N55161 · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor was the pilot's misjudging the flare. - [NTSB LAX97LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA037.md): Cessna 152 · Williams, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1996 · N714VX · Destroyed > a foreign object in the oil system, which resulted in failure of the oil pump, oil starvation, loss of engine power, and a subsequent forced landing. Rough/uneven terrain in the emergency landing area was a related factor. - [NTSB IAD97LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA019.md): Cessna 150 · Edgerton, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1996 · N5627E · Destroyed > the pilot's Inadvertent VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions resulting in spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of control of the airplane. Factors to this accident were the night conditions and snow. - [NTSB CHI97FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FA025.md): Enstrom F28F · Gutherie, IL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1996 · N86214 · Destroyed > the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and not maintaining control of the helicopter during its rearward flight. A factor was the pilot's over-confidence in his personal ability. - [NTSB ATL97LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA018.md): Piper PA-30-160 · Cartersville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1996 · N7392Y · Substantial damage > the flight instructor's (CFI's) inadequate supervision by failing to ensure that directional control of the aircraft was maintained, during a simulated engine failure. The student pilot's delay in performing the appropriate single-engine emergency procedure… - [NTSB FTW97LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA057.md): Gilbert Rutan Vari EZE · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1996 · N18VE · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to follow proper starting procedures and set the throttle to idle before hand propping. - [NTSB FTW97LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA036.md): Cessna 150M · Tulsa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1996 · N8960U · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion due the student pilot's failure to refuel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB MIA97LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA023.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Brunswick, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1996 · N86DR · Substantial damage > a complete loss of engine power as a result of piston failure, oil starvation, and the subsequent forced landing in unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB MIA97LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA022.md): Beech V35B · Columbiana, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1996 · N6026T · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper use of the fuel selector, which resulted in fuel starvation, and his failure to select a tank with fuel for a restart, which resulted in a failure to restart the engine, a forced landing, and subsequent impact with terrain. High… - [NTSB MIA97LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA019.md): Beech A36 · Walnut Cove, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1996 · N8077M · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot/owner (PIC) to either go around while there was sufficient runway remaining or apply adequate braking to stop the aircraft before overrunning the runway. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot/owner's misjudgment of distance and… - [NTSB MIA97FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA020.md): Piper PA-60-600 · New Bern, NC · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1996 · N8239J · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed (VMC). Contributing to the accident was his lack of total experience in kind of aircraft. - [NTSB LAX97LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA045.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Calexico, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1996 · N1014N · Substantial damage > the pilot's premature lift-off from the runway and his failure to attain adequate airspeed. - [NTSB FTW97LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA038.md): Piper PA-18-125 · Westcliffe, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1996 · N1334A · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing. - [NTSB MIA97FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA021.md): Cessna TU206B · Jasper, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1996 · N4970F · Destroyed > continued flight by the pilot into adverse weather conditions, and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude or clearance from rising/mountainous terrain. The adverse weather and terrain conditions were related factors. - [NTSB IAD97IA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97IA018.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-11 · Dayton, OH · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1996 · N814DE · No damage > Failure of the output drive unit shear pin due to lack of lubrication to the screw actuator assemblies. Contributing to the cause was the aircraft manufacturer's production and inspection personnel failing to lubricate the screw assemblies after initial… - [NTSB SEA97LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA028.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Bruneau, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1996 · N32518 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to perform adequate preflight planning to ensure that the aircraft could complete a takeoff in the distance available. Factors relating to the accident included: a short takeoff area, and a dirt bank at the end of the road from which the… - [NTSB SEA97LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA026.md): Cessna 182G · Hardin, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1996 · N3126S · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during the landing, and his failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft after touched down. Factors relating to the accident included the pilot's abrupt movement of the throttle as he… - [NTSB NYC97WA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97WA016.md): Bell 206B3 · Dear, South Africa · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 7, 1996 · ZSHKB · Destroyed - [NTSB NYC97WA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97WA015.md): Cessna 421 · Donzeil, France · Accident · 8 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 7, 1996 · HBLRX · Destroyed - [NTSB NYC97LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA014.md): Cessna 340A · Pawtucket, RI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1996 · N36JM · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to comply with the published instrument approach procedure, by continuing the ILS approach below the decision height, rather than performing a missed approach; and his failure to attain a proper touchdown point for the continued landing.… - [NTSB LAX97LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA038.md): Cessna 210L · Elk Grove, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1996 · N30115 · Substantial damage > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s) after takeoff. The lack of maintenance/annual inspection was a related factor. - [NTSB NYC97FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97FA013.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Lehman Township, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1996 · N5671V · Destroyed > The failure of the forward fuselage nose assembly for an undetermined reason, which resulted in an in-flight breakup of the airplane. - [NTSB LAX97LA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA333.md): Mikoyan MiG MIG 15UTI · Fallon, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1996 · N271JM · Substantial damage > The pilot misjudged his altitude and airspeed. A related factor was his diverted attention. - [NTSB IAD97LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA017.md): Vanatta KR-2 · Blackstone, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1996 · N85JV · Substantial damage > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s), and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a loss of control (stall) and collision with the ground. - [NTSB DCA97WA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA97WA005.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-11 · Buenos Aires, Argentina · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 6, 1996 · N271W · Minor damage - [NTSB SEA97LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA025.md): Garlick TH-1L · Leavenworth, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1996 · N465JR · Destroyed > Fatigue failure of the vertical stabilizer spar cap and subsequent loss of the rotorcraft's vertical stabilizer. Factors include inadequate inspection or trouble-shooting of the aircraft tail cone and vertical stabilizer at and after the time sheet-metal… - [NTSB IAD97LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA016.md): Grumman American AA-1B · Gaithersburg, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1996 · N9926L · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate preflight, and his failure to detect an insufficent fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a forced landing after takeoff. Uneven terrain (drop-off in the emergency landing area) was a related factor. - [NTSB FTW97LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA037.md): Cessna T210N · Grand Prairie, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1996 · N6546N · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to ensure that the fuel selector was positioned to a tank with sufficient fuel, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's inadequate preflight, false indication from the… - [NTSB CHI97FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FA024.md): Cessna 177B · Chancellor, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1996 · N34994 · Destroyed > the pilot's attempted flight with known deficiencies in equipment, his initiating VFR flight into IMC conditions, his spatial disorientation and loss of control of the airplane. Factors were fog, dark night, and inoperative directional gyro. - [NTSB NYC97LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA012.md): Socata TB 9 Tampico · Laurens, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1996 · N5541C · Substantial damage > the student pilot's selection of an unsuitable area for a precautionary landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the student becoming lost, the subsequent low fuel condition, and the embankment in the emergency landing area. - [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 IAD97LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA015.md): Ayres Scorpion Executive · Union Vale, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1996 · N3903C · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter, which resulted in a subsequent emergency landing and collision with a fence and a cherry picker (vehicle). A factor relating to the accident was: the student pilot's lack of experience in the type… - [NTSB SEA97LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA024.md): Cessna A185E · Price, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1996 · N19EC · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. - [NTSB FTW97LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA035.md): Stinson 108-3 · Tyler, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1996 · N798C · Substantial damage > a loss of engine power due to failure of the crankshaft. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB CHI97LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA022.md): Galaxy AX8 · Columbia, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1996 · N5347S · No damage > the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the ditch, which was encountered during the landing; and high vegetation, which covered the ditch making it not visible to the pilot. - [NTSB CHI97LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA021.md): Cessna 177A · Kirksville, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1996 · N30614 · Substantial damage > an improper maintenance overhaul by company maintenance personnel which led to a bearing failure. The soft terrain was a factor. - [NTSB CHI97LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA019.md): Maule MX-7-235 · Hubbard Lake, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1996 · N56593 · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and failure to maintain proper alignment with the airstreip during the go-around (aborted landing). The crosswind and proximity of trees were related factors. - [NTSB NYC97LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA010.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Norwood, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1996 · N1216T · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to perform a go-around, when an animal obstructed the runway; and his failure to maintain clearance from an obstruction (VASI). Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, an animal (deer) on the runway, and the proximity of the… - [NTSB LAX97LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA033.md): Cessna 150M · Lake Havasu, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1996 · N2825V · Destroyed > carburetor ice, and failure of the pilot to use carburetor heat, which resulted in loss of engine power. Factors relating to the accident were: carburetor icing conditions, darkness, and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB LAX97LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA031.md): Rainey Rans S-12 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1996 · N95HS · Destroyed > a broken wire in the ignition coil, which resulted in a loss of engine power; and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall/spin and uncontrolled collision with the terrain. - [NTSB LAX97FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97FA032.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Halawa, HI · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1996 · N1701K · Destroyed > the pilot's inadvertent VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain sufficient clearance and/or altitude from mountainous terrain. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, adverse weather conditions, and… - [NTSB FTW97LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA034.md): Bell 206L-3 · Mancos, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1996 · N937R · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from the windsock, during a hover/pedal-turn after lift-off. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1996&page=6 ## 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=5&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.