# 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 SEA97LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA013.md): Keith Vans RV-6A · Hurricane, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1996 · N16DK · Destroyed
  > the pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to drugs (diphenhydramine) which led to spatial disorientation and loss of aircraft control. Contributing to the accident were: dark night lighting conditions; inoperative airport runway lights; the…
- [NTSB LAX97WA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97WA017.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Kumamoto, Japan · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 12, 1996 · N210SK · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX97LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA016.md): Waco QCF · Big Bear City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1996 · N11481 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper response to a perceived in-flight emergency by abruptly retarding the throttle and failing to properly flare the airplane during the aborted takeoff. The pilot's improper perception of the source of smoke was a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX97LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA015.md): Cessna 182A · Agua Dulce, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1996 · N4924D · Substantial damage
  > inadequate compliance with the applicable airworthiness directive by other maintenance personnel, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which resulted in fuel exhaustion from a deteriorated fuel cap seal.
- [NTSB LAX97LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA013.md): Piper PA-28-181 · San Diego, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1996 · N2501X · Destroyed
  > the student pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol, his subsequent flight into adverse weather conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance from obstructions (power lines). Factors related to the accident were: darkness, low…
- [NTSB FTW97LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA017.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Boulder, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1996 · N9967Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his improper use of rudder. A factor was the pilot's lack of total experience in the make and model of airplane.
- [NTSB CHI97LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA009.md): Hayes Lancair 235 · Kansas City, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1996 · N90WH · Substantial damage
  > a stuck carburetor float valve which resulted in excessive fuel flow and ultimately fuel exhaustion. A factor related to the accident was the rough terrain on which the forced landing was made.
- [NTSB ATL97LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA002.md): Bell UH-IB · Bennettsville, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1996 · N846MC · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power due to an inadequate supply of usable fuel. A factor relating to the accident was: an inoperative left boost pump, which increased the amount of unusable fuel…
- [NTSB SEA97LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA011.md): Aero Vodochody Aero. Works L-29 · Tillamook, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1996 · N7150A · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft, while maneuvering behind an F4F aircraft. The lack of altitude for a recovery was a related factor.
- [NTSB MIA97WA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97WA009.md): Beech 65-A90 · Itaguazurenda, Bolivia · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 11, 1996 · N3333D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX97LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA001.md): Cessna 210A · Truckee, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1996 · N9403X · Substantial damage
  > a total loss of engine power for undetermined nonmechanical reasons.
- [NTSB FTW97LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA015.md): Beech BE-55B · Bellville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1996 · N179DP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall. Factors were the dark night conditions and the pilot's failure to lower the flaps.
- [NTSB SEA97LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA010.md): Piper PA-36-300 · Prosser, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1996 · N2331Y · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from the terrain, while en route to an apple orchard that he intended to spray. A factor relating to the accident was: the turbulent wind condition over the hills.
- [NTSB SEA97LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA009.md): Globe GC-1B · Caldwell, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1996 · N3228K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude to the runway, while on final approach to land. The sunglare was a related factor.
- [NTSB SEA97GA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97GA008.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Holden, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Oct 10, 1996 · N91017 · Destroyed
  > The first pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering the airplane in close proximity to the ground. This subsequently led to an aerodynamic stall and uncontrolled descent into the ground. Factors contributing to the accident include the…
- [NTSB IAD97LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA005.md): Cessna T210M · Mentor, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1996 · N6163N · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power. Factors relating to the accident were: the inaccurate fuel quantity gage, and the light condition at dusk.
- [NTSB FTW97FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA014.md): Mbb BO-105 CBS-4 · Cameron, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1996 · N299EH · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain for undetermined reasons. Contributing factors were the dark night and pilot fatigue.
- [NTSB ATL97LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA001.md): Stinson 108-3 · Morris, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1996 · N10ZP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot selected the wrong runway relative to the wind, and misjudged the proper touchdowm point on the runway. The tailwind was a factor.
- [NTSB MIA97RA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97RA005.md): Bell 407 · Andros Island, Bahamas · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 9, 1996 · N1117P
- [NTSB LAX97LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA012.md): Cessna 310Q · Truckee, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1996 · N7833Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and fuel consumption calculations resulting in fuel exhaustion. The pilot's failure to switch the fuel tanks to the auxiliary position and feather both propellers were factors.
- [NTSB FTW97LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA013.md): Dickson RV-3A · Rosharon, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1996 · N3920P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to follow procedures and directives in that he did not use carburetor heat and he did not periodically clear the engine during an extended glide. Factors were the carburetor icing weather conditions and the transmission wire.
- [NTSB CHI97LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA006.md): Callair B1A · Nebraska City, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1996 · N6203X · Substantial damage
  > a supercharger bearing failure. A factor was the excessive sink rate during the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA97LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA007.md): Cessna 182Q · Manzanita, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1996 · N759RE · Substantial damage
  > failure of pilot to adequately compensate for wind conditions on final approach and attain a proper touchdown point for landing. A factor relating to the accident was: the unfavorable wind condition.
- [NTSB SEA97FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA006.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Cle Elum, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1996 · N666HL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's physical impairment of judgment and performance, his decision to fly while impaired, and his subsequent failure to maintain control of the aircraft which led to the aircraft's design stress limits being exceeded and inflight separation of the…
- [NTSB SEA97FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA005.md): Cessna T210M · Everett, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1996 · N761TQ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to the recent excessive use of potent prescription drugs, the pilot's descent below the published decision height, and the pilot's failure to execute a missed approach. Factors contributing to the…
- [NTSB NYC97FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97FA004.md): Beech F33A · Doylesburg, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1996 · N2154L · Destroyed
  > continued VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain altitude and/or clearance from high terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, low ceiling, fog, and high (mountainous) terrain along the…
- [NTSB MIA97LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA004.md): Cessna 177 · Ringgold, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1996 · N2286Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid obstructions during takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX97LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA011.md): Richards Lancair IVP · Camarillo, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1996 · N477RM · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX97LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA010.md): Texas Helicopter OH-13E · Santa Rita, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1996 · N51582 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the helicopter.
- [NTSB LAX97LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA009.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Jackpot, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1996 · N28172 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadvertent disorientation in dark night time conditions and failure to maintain a proper climbing attitude.
- [NTSB FTW97LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA023.md): Aerostar RX 8 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1996 · N3581D · No damage
  > A sudden increase in wind velocity.
- [NTSB FTW97LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA012.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Idalou, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1996 · N4533H · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in an overrun during takeoff and an encounter with cotton (crop) and rough/uneven terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: the excessive loading of the airplane for the existing conditions, the…
- [NTSB CHI97LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA005.md): Beech 23 · Neenah, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1996 · N2398Z · Destroyed
  > the local terrain conditions around the airport. A factor was the inadequate runway safety area.
- [NTSB MIA97LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA003.md): Socata TB-20 · Mobile, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1996 · N59TB · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper management of fuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power during a go-around, and subsequent collision with trees and terrain during a forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX97LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA007.md): Cessna 172C · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1996 · N1332Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper use (positioning) of the fuel selector, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power.
- [NTSB LAX97LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA006.md): Bell 47G-5A · King City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1996 · N8135J · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm during the takeoff initial climb.
- [NTSB FTW97LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA010.md): Cessna 152 · Gulf Of Mexico · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1996 · N5525L · Substantial damage
  > fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel consumption calculations.
- [NTSB FTW97LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA006.md): Cessna 175B · Mount Pleasant, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1996 · N8171T · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to the #3 connecting rod separation resulting in engine seizure. Factors were the dark night and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA97LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA004.md): Crouch Avid Mark IV · Stanwood, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1996 · N518DC · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to perform an adequate preflight inspection, which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point on suitable terrain during the…
- [NTSB NYC97LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA003.md): North American T-6G · Mansfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1996 · N5115D · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > failure of the T-6 pilot to maintain clearance from the Cessna 152, as he turned off the runway after landing. A factor relating to the accident was: the T-6 pilot's restricted view of the Cessna 152 (lack of visual detection), due to a blind spot beyond the…
- [NTSB LAX97LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA005.md): North American F-86 · Salinas, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1996 · N186SE · Substantial damage
  > an internal failure of a hydraulic pump, which resulted in contamination in the hydraulic system and subsequent loss of the braking system. Factors related to the accident included the proximity of a fence and rough/uneven terrain adjacent to the runway.
- [NTSB LAX97LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA004.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Ely, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1996 · N6614J · Destroyed
  > a partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed to preclude stalling, while turning toward an emergency landing area. A factor related to the accident was: the high density altitude condition.
- [NTSB IAD97LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA004.md): Wsk Pzl Krosno KR-03A · Kutztown, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1996 · N288S · Substantial damage
  > the glider pilot's improper decision to takeoff despite the presence of a glider winch cable lying on the runway area, which led to the glider snagging the winch cable during the takeoff roll and a subsequent forced landing. A related factor was: the airport…
- [NTSB FTW97LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA022.md): Thunder and Colt 90 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1996 · GJNNB · No damage
  > The passenger's failure to follow instructions for disembarking.
- [NTSB CHI97LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA004.md): Bell 47G-5 · Nunda, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1996 · N7925J · Substantial damage
  > failure of maintenance personnel to properly torque the six accessory drive bolts, which resulted in fatigue failure of the undertorqued bolts.
- [NTSB SEA97FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA003.md): Enstrom F-28C · Spokane, WA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1996 · N574H · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC97LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA002.md): Cessna 172H · Chatham, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1996 · N3707R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model of airplane.
- [NTSB LAX97FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97FA003.md): Cessna 172RG · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1996 · N6267R · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, which resulted in an inability to outclimb rising/wooded terrain after takeoff. Factors relating to the accident were: failure of the pilot to ensure that the aircraft's gross weight was not exceed…
- [NTSB IAD97LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA003.md): Maule MX-7 · Mahopac, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1996 · N6124Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a inflight collision with trees (sapplings). A factor related to the accident was: the quartering tailwind that was encountered during takeoff.
- [NTSB IAD97LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA002.md): Cessna 150H · Sunbury, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1996 · N6741S · Substantial damage
  > failure of the cluster gear attaching bolts (of which one failed from fatigue), resulting in a disconnect of the gear and loss of engine power. An obstruction (rock) in the emergency landing area 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=8&year=1996

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