# NTSB investigations, 1996, GA

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 MIA97LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA051.md): Cessna 172P · Atlanta, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1996 · N62145 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to initiate an immediate climb (go-around or missed approach) after encountering fog, while on final approach to land. Darkness and fog at the end of the runway were related factors.
- [NTSB ATL97LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA025.md): Beech BE-24R · Doraville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1996 · N6988R · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [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 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 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 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.
- [NTSB MIA97LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA027.md): Cessna A188B · Ocilla, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1996 · N53319 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations and failure to ensure the aircraft contained an adequate amount of fuel to complete the flight, which resulted in loss of engine power because of fuel exhaustion. Uneven terrain in the emergency landing…
- [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 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 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 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 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 MIA97LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA012.md): Air Tractor 400 · Sylvester, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1996 · N73080 · Substantial damage
  > Was the pilots intentional disregard for operating the engine contrary to the flight manuals for intentionally exceeding the maximum engine temperature, resulting in creep failure of one of the compressor turbine blades.
- [NTSB ATL97LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA005.md): Mooney M-20F · Griffin, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1996 · N6434Q · Substantial damage
  > Fuel system contamination that resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was rough terrain at the emergency landing site.
- [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 MIA96LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA234.md): Piper PA-31-310 · Wassau Island, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1996 · N151JP · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight and planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB MIA96FA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96FA218.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Lagrange, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1996 · N741RB · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper procedure by not placing the fuel selector on the tank with the most fuel, which resulted in fuel starvation and a forced landing in a pasture. Contributing factors in this accident were the pilot's inadequate pre-flight and in-flight…
- [NTSB ATL96LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA125.md): Cessna T303 · Senoia, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1996 · N420FC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning to ascertain the conditions of the runway. Factors were the wet, grass runway.
- [NTSB MIA96LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA216.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Williamson, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1996 · N7061R · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ATL96LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA124.md): Cessna 152 · Waycross, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1996 · N4982A · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB MIA96LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA210.md): Bell 47G-4A · Adel, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1996 · N9472G · Destroyed
  > the pilot's misjudgment of clearance between the helicopter and the antenna. A factor relating to the accident was the pilot's use of a drug (medication) that had sedative effects.
- [NTSB ATL96LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA117.md): Grumman G164 · Dawson, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1996 · N8672H · Destroyed
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s), which resulted in an overrun, an encounter with soft terrain, and a nose over.
- [NTSB MIA96LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA205.md): Hampson Velocity · Dublin, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1996 · N637KM · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the exhaust of the cylinder Nos. 2 and 4 at each exhaust flange for undetermined reasons. The unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing was a factor.
- [NTSB ATL96LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA111.md): Grumman G-164 · Montezuma, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1996 · N465RF · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate visual look out, while maneuvering on an aerial application run, which result in his failure to see-and-avoid a power line.
- [NTSB ATL96LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA110.md): Grumman-Schweizer 164 · Bainbridge, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1996 · N697Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's misjudgment of the clearance from the trees during the swath run that resulted in the collision.
- [NTSB ATL96FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96FA103.md): George Evenson Cuby · Hawkinsville, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1996 · N1035W · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain airspeed.
- [NTSB ATL96LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA099.md): Cessna 188 · Pelham, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1996 · N9088R · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control on the takeoff roll, which resulted in the airplane veering off the runway and colliding with a cotton picker (vehicle).
- [NTSB ATL96LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA098.md): Piper PA-20 · Calhoun, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1996 · N7685K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ATL96LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA092.md): Cessna 411 · Rome, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1996 · N3203R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power in both engines, due to an inadequate supply of fuel.
- [NTSB ATL96FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96FA090.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1996 · N8818J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations that resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the pilot's failure to follow the emergency procedure for a forced landing, in that the flaps were not extended.
- [NTSB MIA96LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA147.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Barbour Island, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1996 · N6351W · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to adequately compensate for gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB ATL96LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA088.md): Aero Commander 100 · Jesup, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1996 · N3797X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and his failure to remain clear of the fence during takeoff.
- [NTSB MIA96LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA143.md): Cessna 172D · Vilarica, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1996 · N2814U · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed (VSO) during a go-around resulting in an in-flight loss of control (inadvertent stall), and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper use of flaps.
- [NTSB ATL96LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA083.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Cochran, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1996 · N1209C · Substantial damage
  > failure of the flight instructor (CFI) to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff, when the airplane encountered an uneven area on the airstrip and becoming airborne prematurely; and his failure to maintain clearance (or altitude) from…
- [NTSB MIA96FA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96FA134.md): Beech V35 · Powelton, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1996 · N102A · Destroyed
  > the pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather conditions, resulting in an in-flight separation of the left wing and ruddervator. Factors in this accident were: level three and four thunderstorms, intense to extreme precipitation, and severe…
- [NTSB MIA96LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA122.md): Grumman G-164A · Edison, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1996 · N4238 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the mounting studs for the No. 4 cylinder, which resulted in separation of the cylinder and loss of engine power. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a related factor.
- [NTSB MIA96LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA121.md): Cessna 310D · Palmetto, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1996 · N100VG · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain the proper descent rate resulting in a hard landing and collapse of the right main landing gear.
- [NTSB MIA96LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA111.md): Maule M-5 · Plains, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1996 · N725V · Substantial damage
  > the pilot misjudging distance and speed during the approach, and his failure to obtain the proper touchdown point on landing.
- [NTSB ATL96FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96FA066.md): Cessna 310R · Winder, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1996 · N447T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain visual flight conditions which resulted in the loss of control and subsequent inflight breakup of the airplane when he exceeded the design stress limits of the airframe.
- [NTSB ATL96LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA064.md): Cessna 152 · Baxley, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1996 · N105AT · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing, a collapsed nose gear, and a subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB ATL96LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA062.md): Cessna 152U · Rincon, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1996 · N68129 · Destroyed
  > Inaccurate fuel consumption calculations by the pilot, and an inadequate supply of fuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent nose over of the airplane, during a forced landing on uneven terrain with high vegetation (small trees).
- [NTSB ATL96LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA060.md): Cessna 172D · Macon, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1996 · N2681U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL96LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA057.md): Cessna 150L · Cummings, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1996 · N7176G · Destroyed
  > the pilot's abrupt retraction of the flaps and his failure to coordinate airspeed with flap retraction which resulted in the lack of airplane performance.
- [NTSB MIA96LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA092.md): Cessna 152 · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1996 · N5399P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and his failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB ATL96IA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96IA056.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-9-32 · Savannah, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1996 · N936VV · No damage
  > the copilot's misjudgment of the landing touchdown point, and the pilot-in-command's inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB ATL96LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA132.md): Beech 35 · Griffin, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1996 · N3134V · Substantial damage
  > failure of maintenance personnel to properly balance the ruddervator assemblies after they had been reskinned and painted, which resulted in flutter and subsequent damage to the empennage.
- [NTSB ATL96FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96FA036.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Peachtree City, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1996 · N9210F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to follow the published instrument approach procedure. The fog was a factor.
- [NTSB ATL96FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96FA035.md): Cessna 150G · Social Circle, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 1996 · N3751J · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision, and his delay in aborting the takeoff.

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

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

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