# NTSB investigations, 1996, AL

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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB ATL97LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA031.md): Cessna 310Q · Selma, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1996 · N7561Q · Substantial damage
  > The failure of maintenance personnel to correctly repair and install the pilot's seat.
- [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 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 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 MIA97LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA026.md): Cessna 150 · Gulf Shores, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1996 · N2428J · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate maintenance/inspection of the aircraft engine, which allowed continued use of a deteriorated ignition harness and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [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 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 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 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 MIA96FA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96FA233.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Birmingham, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1996 · N8803J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper in-flight planning/decision for electing to continue the flight after observing that the fuel gauges indicated empty. Contributing to the accident was an improperly adjusted economizer jet and an out of adjustment float. Also…
- [NTSB MIA96LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA232.md): Air Tractor 402 · Slocomb, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1996 · N9130M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed.
- [NTSB MIA96LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA226.md): Air Tractor 301 · St Clair, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1996 · N8563S · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and uncontrolled descent to ground.
- [NTSB MIA96TA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96TA221.md): Bell OH-58A · Wetumpka, AL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 3, 1996 · N160SA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot improper use of flight controls (cyclic a nd collective) on a takeoff to a hover, resulting in the helicopter rolling to the right, and the main rotor blade colliding with the ground.
- [NTSB ATL96LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA121.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Tuscaloosa, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1996 · N4405E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid an antenna during low altitude maneuvering.
- [NTSB ATL96LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA120.md): Great Lakes GL2T-1A-2 · Montgomery, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1996 · N47L · Substantial damage
  > The locked rudder in a fully deflected position which resulted in the pilot's inability to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB MIA96LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA200.md): Bell 206B III · Barton, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1996 · N5015T · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to see-and/or-avoid the obstruction (unmarked power line), while en route between the area that was being treated and the refueling location. The power line and lack of visual cues at dusk were related factors.
- [NTSB MIA96LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA195.md): Aeronca 11AC · Wedowee, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1996 · N3905E · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to obtain a preflight weather briefing and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll following a precautionary landing due to adverse weather encountered during the flight.
- [NTSB ATL96LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA113.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Bessemer, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1996 · N9167T · Substantial damage
  > The dual student's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during landing, and the flight instructor's failure to properly supervise the flight.
- [NTSB MIA96LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA194.md): Cessna 150 · Brewton, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1996 · N4223U · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA96LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA188.md): Cessna 152 · Troy, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1996 · N6481L · Substantial damage
  > fuel contamination, which resulted in loss of engine power, a forced landing, and impact with trees. A factor relating to the accident was: inadequate maintenance and/or inspection after the previous loss of engine power and forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA96FA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96FA185.md): Champion Aeronca 7GCB · Fairhope, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1996 · N9908Y · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while manuevering at low altitude, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and uncontrolled impact with the water. The pilot's ostentatious display and the lack of altitude to recover from a stall were…
- [NTSB ATL96FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96FA096.md): Cessna 152 · Talladega, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1996 · N95396 · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to see-and-avoid an antenna that was mounted on a Forest Service watch tower. The pilot's excessively low altitude flight was a related factor.
- [NTSB ATL96FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96FA095.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Clanton, AL · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1996 · N6937Y · Destroyed
  > corrosion pitting of the number six cylinder on the left engine, and subsequent fatigue fracture and separation of the cylinder, which led to an engine compartment fire, wing fire, and an in-flight separation of the left wing.
- [NTSB MIA96LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA161.md): Cessna 170A · Southside, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1996 · N9230A · Substantial damage
  > failure of an oil line between the engine and the oil cooler, which resulted in loss of oil, oil starvation, and subsequent seizure of the engine. Factors relating to the accident were: the effects of a tailwind during the forced landing, and failure of the…
- [NTSB ATL96LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA087.md): Sky Star Kitfox #1 · Bridgeport, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1996 · N7030G · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). Trees in the emergency landing area were a related factor.
- [NTSB MIA96LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA125.md): Rans S6ES · Bayou La Batre, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1996 · N5144X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. The gusty/crosswind condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB ATL96LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA080.md): Cessna 150H · Enterprise, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1996 · N23298 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during a go-around. A factor relating to the accident was: improper flare by the pilot during the landing.
- [NTSB ATL96LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA068.md): Bell 205A-1 · Grove Hill, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1996 · N68HJ · Substantial damage
  > fatigue failure of the vertical fin forward spar in an area that was not accessible to inspection. A factor relating to the accident was: guidance for inspection of the area (where the fatigue occurred) was insufficiently defined by the manufacturer.
- [NTSB ATL96LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA063.md): Cessna 172RG · Gulf Shores, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1996 · N6612V · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both pilots to maintain an adequate visual lookout. A factor was the lack of position reports via radio by the pilot of the helicopter.
- [NTSB ATL96LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA052.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Birmingham, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1996 · N2590Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing,
- [NTSB MIA96LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA076.md): Cessna 310L · Auburn, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 1996 · N2201F · Substantial damage
  > an overstress failure of the left main gear side brace lock end fitting for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA96LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA062.md): Cessna 310C · Irvington, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 1996 · N700YA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.

## 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
  AND c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AL' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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

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