# 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 6 of 43 · 2,150 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB FTW97FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA033.md): Schweizer SGS 1-36 · Boulder, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1996 · N3616Z · Destroyed > The pilot exceeding the design stress limits of the aircraft by performing an aerobatic maneuver, resulting in total failure of the wing spar. - [NTSB CHI97LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA023.md): Cessna 150 · Minneapolis, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1996 · N3008J · Substantial damage > the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain on which to land the airplane. A factor relating with the accident was: the large rock, which the airplane contacted. - [NTSB CHI97LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA018.md): Frost RAF 2000 GTX SE · Adrian, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1996 · N914VT · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. A factor was his lack of familiarity with the airplane. - [NTSB MIA97WA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97WA018.md): Embraer EMB-110 · Flores, Guatemala · Accident · 14 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 1, 1996 · TGTPA · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX97LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA035.md): Aerostar YAK 52 · Fullerton, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1996 · N207YK · Substantial damage > loss of engine power due to an undetermined internal carburetor malfunction. A factor relating to the accident was: the directions that were use for reassembly of the aircraft were written only in Russian. - [NTSB LAX97LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA030.md): Bell 206B · Supai, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1996 · N90144 · Destroyed > improper routing of the external cargo hoist cable (over helicopter skid), which resulted in lateral imbalance and roll-over of the helicopter, as weight on the cable became effective. - [NTSB FTW97LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA041.md): Cessna 172RG · Tulsa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1996 · N9520B · Substantial damage > The failure of the main landing gear pivot gear assembly. - [NTSB FTW97FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA032.md): Mooney M20J · San Leon, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1996 · N25LS · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent stall and spin of the airplane. Factors were the pilot's lack of total experience in the make and model of airplane and the weather conditions. - [NTSB ATL97LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA015.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Brooksville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1996 · N81435 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB MIA97WA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97WA017.md): Piper PA-32-300 · St. Vincent, WN · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 31, 1996 · N970CA · Destroyed - [NTSB MIA97IA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97IA016.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Mccomb, MS · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1996 · N120JD · Minor damage > the lineman's fueling of the aircraft with the wrong type fuel, the pilot's failure to verify the type of fuel added to the aircraft before flight, and failure of the refueling facility to be equipped with the proper fuel nozzle. - [NTSB LAX97LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA029.md): Cessna 310H · Show Low, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1996 · N1039Q · Destroyed > water/ice contamination in the fuel system and/or fuel filters due to failure of the maintenance facility that performed the annual inspection to identify and replace four cracked and deteriorated fuel filler cap O-rings. A factor in this accident was the… - [NTSB FTW97LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA030.md): Bell 206B-3 · Creole, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1996 · N2043B · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate preflight by failing to remove the 100 foot long line and the external cargo basket from the helicopter before takeoff, and/or his failure to ensure that clearance/altitude was maintained from the fence. - [NTSB DCA97WA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA97WA004.md): Fokker 100 · Sao Paulo, Brazil · Accident · 97 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 31, 1996 · PTMRK · Destroyed - [NTSB ATL97LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA016.md): Cessna 188B · Ocilla, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1996 · N731BQ · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to adequately preflight and plan the fuel required for the flight. - [NTSB ATL97LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA012.md): Douglas C-47 · Dorado, PR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1996 · N37AP · Substantial damage > failure of the #11 cylinder on the right (#2) engine, which resulted in an in-flight fire and loss of power in that engine; and a malfunction/failure of the #2 feathering system, which led to a subsequent forced landing before the flight crew could return to… - [NTSB ATL97LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA011.md): Grumman G-164B · Abbeyville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1996 · N6756K · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ATL97FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97FA014.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Avon Park, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1996 · N8353P · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper use of the elevator trim, which resulted in runway contact by the propeller during the takeoff roll and subsequent loss of aircraft control. - [NTSB LAX97LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA028.md): Leibert BD-5B · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1996 · N169DS · Substantial damage > loss of engine power during the takeoff initial climb, due to an undetermined cooling system malfunction. A related factor was: soft terrain in the forced landing area. - [NTSB IAD97FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97FA014.md): Cessna 172L · Brandy Station, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1996 · N7737G · Destroyed > the certificated flight instructor's failure to ensure that proper altitude/clearance was maintained above the terrain and trees, while on final approach. Darkness was a related factor. - [NTSB FTW97LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA031.md): Beech BE-19 · Mckinney, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1996 · N5102R · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, by selecting a seat/cushion that would not allow adequate knee clearance and ankle movement in the cockpit, which was subsequently attributed to the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during… - [NTSB CHI97MA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97MA017.md): Gulfstream G-IV · Wheeling, IL · Accident · 4 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1996 · N23AC · Destroyed > failure of the pilot-in-command (PIC) to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll in a gusty crosswind, his failure to abort the takeoff, and failure of the copilot to adequately monitor and/or take sufficient remedial action to… - [NTSB ATL97LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA013.md): Let L-13 · Benton, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1996 · N15CB · Substantial damage > failure of the flight crew to maintain altitude/clearance above runway obstacles, and inadequate supervision by the flight instructor. Factors relating to the accident were sunglare on the canopy, and the proximity of obstacles (trees) to the runway. - [NTSB SEA97TA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97TA023.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · Fillmore, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 29, 1996 · N3098G · Substantial damage > inadequate procedure and inadequate monitoring by the pilot, the operator, and/or other personnel, which allowed one of three external cables to the seed bucket to become entangled with the right skid of the helicopter, resulting in an imbalance and loss of… - [NTSB SEA97LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA022.md): Collier Q200 · Estacada, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1996 · N200CQ · Substantial damage > inadequate maintenance adjustment by the owner/pilot/mechanic, by not using safety wire to secure the throttle arm clamping screw, which resulted in a loose clamping screw and rotation of the throttle arm with respect to the butterfly valve shaft. The lack of… - [NTSB NYC97LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA009.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-80 · Jamaica, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1996 · N244AA · Minor damage > Failure of the nose landing gear upper lock link. - [NTSB ANC97LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA005.md): Ken Seright Rotorway Exec 162F · Haines, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1996 · N711KN · Substantial damage > a leaking coolant hose that saturated the induction air filter and one electronic ignition system with coolant. Unsuitable terrain for a forced landing was a related factor in the accident. - [NTSB LAX97FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97FA027.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Indio Hills, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1996 · N2157P · Destroyed > the pilot's spatial disorientation which led to a loss of aircraft control, and exceeding the aircraft's structural design limits after the aircraft had entered a descending spiral. The pilot's lack of instrument flight currency and the dark night were… - [NTSB CHI97LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA016.md): Hughes 369 · Vestaburg, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1996 · N9251F · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with the wires. - [NTSB NYC97FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97FA011.md): Yakovlev YAK-18T · Berlin, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1996 · N9418 · Destroyed > an inadequate preflight by unknown person(s), sometime before the flight, by failing to avoid a hydraulic lock (from oil seepage) in the #5 cylinder, which resulted in a bent connecting rod, subsequent failure of the #5 piston, and loss of engine power. Also… - [NTSB MIA97FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA014.md): Bellanca 14-13-2 · Smithville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1996 · N74306 · Destroyed > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s), shortly after takeoff; and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while turning in an attempt to maneuver back to the airport, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and uncontrolled descent into… - [NTSB LAX97LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA026.md): Grumman AA1C · San Diego, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1996 · N9519U · Destroyed > loss of engine power on final approach for undetermined reason(s). - [NTSB ATL97LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA010.md): Lindberg Kitfox IV · Merritt Island, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1996 · N11LG · Destroyed > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the failure of the pilots to maintain airspeed. - [NTSB NYC97LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA008.md): Cessna 172N · Hilton, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1996 · N5535R · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper soft field landing technique, which allowed a nose over during the landing rollout. Soft terrain was a related factor. - [NTSB MIA97FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA013.md): Cessna 172P · St. Croix · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1996 · N9818L · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed. - [NTSB LAX97LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA025.md): Luscombe 8A · El Cajon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1996 · N71643 · Substantial damage > unfavorable weather condition(s), which caused the aircraft to descend at a rate that exceeded its climb capability. - [NTSB IAD97LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA013.md): Cessna 140 · Wakefield, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1996 · N83N · Substantial damage > uncommanded operation of the parking brake, due to a missing tension spring, which resulted in locked brakes and subsequent nose over of the airplane during landing. - [NTSB FTW97LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA027.md): Bellanca 17-31ATC · Lubbock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1996 · N444TL · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind. A factor was the crosswind. - [NTSB ANC97LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA006.md): Piper PA-22/20 · Kasilof, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1996 · N7431D · Substantial damage > the pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude on final approach to land, which resulted in an undershoot and collision with a dirt bank before reaching the proper touchdown point. A factor related to the accident was: the proximity of the frozen dirt bank… - [NTSB SEA97LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA021.md): Maule M-7-235 · Laramie, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1996 · N5664Y · Substantial damage > VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), his misjudged speed/distance on final approach for landing, and his failure to attain the proper touchdown point during the landing. Factors relating to the accident include snow, low… - [NTSB SEA97LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA020.md): Karmy Rotorway Exec · Redmond, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1996 · N728PC · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to remove the dolly wheels during the preflight inspection. - [NTSB SEA97LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA019.md): Cessna 170B · Utica, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1996 · N2419D · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper use of the brakes, while landing a tailwheel aircraft in crosswind conditions. The crosswind was a related factor. - [NTSB MIA97LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA042.md): Siai-Marchetti F206C · Kissimmee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1996 · N61FD · Substantial damage > the pilot misjudged the flare resulting in a hard landing. - [NTSB IAD97LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA012.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Sheffield, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1996 · N2571Z · Destroyed > The pilot's abrupt control of the airplane, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, uncontrolled descent, and subsequent in-flight collision with water. - [NTSB CHI97LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA014.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Jenison, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1996 · N1178X · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. A factor was the crosswind condition. - [NTSB ATL97LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA009.md): Mooney M20K · Amelia Island, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1996 · N32DG · Substantial damage > inadequate maintenance/inspection, which resulted in a failure to detect and correct moisture contamination of the left magneto; and/or improper adjustment of the engine fuel pump output, which resulted in excessive fuel pressure. - [NTSB ATL97LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA008.md): Cessna 152 · Macon, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1996 · N757CU · Substantial damage > premature flare by the dual student, and his improper remedial action to correct the flare; and inadequate supervision by the flight instructor (CFI). - [NTSB FTW97LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA028.md): Cessna A185E · Giddings, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1996 · N185XX · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power as result of an oil leak due to a pinched 'O' ring in the oil filter. Factors were the improper installation of the oil filter, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB FTW97LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA026.md): Piper PA-28C-180 · Sterling, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1996 · N9020J · No damage > improper starting procedure used by the airport employee. Factors relating to the accident were: the inoperative starter, and failure of the pilot to seek proper assistance. - [NTSB FTW97LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA025.md): Beech S35 · Jefferson, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1996 · N881T · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and his failure to maintain clearance from the fence. A factor was the fence post. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1996&page=7 ## 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=6&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. 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