# NTSB investigations, 1996, IN

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 CHI97LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA044.md): Cessna 150 · Jeffersonville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1996 · N66211 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare and inadequate airspeed, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CHI97IA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97IA041.md): Boeing 757-225 · Terre Haute, IN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1996 · N603AU · Minor damage
  > inadequate installation of electrical wiring for an audio entertainment system associated with Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SA5537NM, and a subsequent short in the wiring. Factors relating to the accident were: inadequate design (installation…
- [NTSB CHI97LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA003.md): Piper PA-16 · Silver Lake, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1996 · N5749H · Destroyed
  > fuel starvation due to an inadequate preflight and the pilot performed a low altitude maneuver which prevented him from selecting suitable terrain for landing. Additional factors included the loose fuel cap, fuel siphoning, and unreliable fuel gauges.
- [NTSB CHI96FA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA334.md): Thocker RV-4 · Muncie, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1996 · N952JT · Destroyed
  > was the in-flight disconnection of the horizontal and vertical stabilizer forward attachments.
- [NTSB CHI96FA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA322.md): Mankovich Sonerai · Jeffersonville, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1996 · N7037J · Destroyed
  > inadequate maintenance and inspection of the airplane by the pilot/owner and other airframe and powerplant mechanics, which failed to assure adequate sealing of the engine firewall, and led to the pilot's incapacitation due to carbon monoxide.
- [NTSB CHI96FA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA318.md): Beech 35-33 · Brownsburg, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1996 · N963T · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact on a roadway. Buzzing by the pilot was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI96LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA299.md): Piper PA-22 · Portland, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1996 · N2309A · Substantial damage
  > the aircraft ground looped when the pilot lost control of the aircraft during landing.
- [NTSB CHI96LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA289.md): Mrotek Minicab GY20 · Albion, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1996 · N263AM · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude during the approach to land, and his failure to attain the proper touchdown point. Factors relating to the accident were: the uneven and uphill terrain conditions at the approach end of the airstrip.
- [NTSB CHI96FA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA284.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Muncie, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1996 · N9137N · Destroyed
  > the inadvertent flight of the airplane by the pilot-in-command into a thunderstorm. The weather was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI96LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA283.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Rensselaer, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1996 · N44245 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CHI96LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA272.md): Maule MT-7-235 · Poseyville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1996 · N3187Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper flare during the landing. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's lack of familiarity with the make and model of airplane.
- [NTSB CHI96LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA238.md): Piper PA-28 · Lafeyette, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1996 · N4798F · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and the crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI96LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA230.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Valparaiso, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1996 · N8352H · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CHI96LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA224.md): Piper PA-36-375 · Windfall, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1996 · N2459X · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering to avoid an obstruction (transmission line), which resulted in a stall and collision with the terrain. His lack of familiarity with the geographic area was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI96LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA219.md): Navion NA1 · Evansville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1996 · N4096K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot did not maintain control of the aircraft during landing roll.
- [NTSB CHI96LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA187.md): Cessna P206 · Goshen, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1996 · N2625X · Substantial damage
  > the parachute equipment was not properly maintained by the parachutist. A factor related to the accident was the inadvertent deployment of the parachute.
- [NTSB CHI96LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA178.md): Dickinson Fisher Classic · Mooresville, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1996 · N6292B · Substantial damage
  > the pilot failed to maintain adequate altitude and clearance from the trees, and had made an improper in-flight decision when he got to far from a suitable landing area. The reason for the loss of power failure was undetermined.
- [NTSB CHI96IA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96IA170.md): Beech 1900D · Indianapolis, IN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 24, 1996 · N148SK · Minor damage
  > failure of a forward cabin ventilation blower motor bearing, which resulted in binding of the blower motor; and inadequate design of the electrical system, which allowed overheating of the electrical circuit and smoke in the cabin of the aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI96IA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96IA157.md): Boeing 727-290 · Indianapolis, IN · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 13, 1996 · N775AT · No damage
  > the failure of the captain and flight engineer to utilize a checklist to troubleshoot a pressurization system problem, and the flight engineer's improper control of the pressurization system which resulted in an inadvertent opening of the outflow valve and…
- [NTSB CHI96LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA155.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Lafayette, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1996 · N9816C · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor's inadequate supervision and the dual student's failure to extend the landing gear. Factors were the distraction of the flight instructor and the student's failure to use checklist procedures.
- [NTSB CHI96LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA153.md): Piper PA-38 · Layfayette, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1996 · N2364N · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CHI96LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA143.md): Cessna 172 · Terre Haute, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1996 · N18HZ · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in his inadequate compensation (or inability to compensate) for the wind condition. The high/gusty wind condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI96LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA110.md): Yakovlev YAK C-11 · North Vernon, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1996 · N9YK · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during an aborted landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB CHI96LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA108.md): Bishop-Christian Eagle II · Cambridge, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1996 · N219RC · Destroyed
  > the pilot allowed the airplane to enter a flat spin, while performing an acrobatic maneuver, and was unable to recover before ground impact. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's overconfidence in his personal ability, and his lack of familiarity…
- [NTSB CHI96LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA103.md): Cessna 172 · Valparaiso, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1996 · N21662 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's continued flight into adverse weather. Factors were the low ceilings, icing conditions, airframe ice, and the muddy field.
- [NTSB CHI96LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA096.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Bourbon, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1996 · N6939B · Substantial damage
  > Water contamination in the fuel, and an inadequate preflight by the pilot. Factors relating to the accident were: soft terrain in the emergency landing area, and an improper soft field landing procedure used by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI96FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA095.md): Cessna 310 · Portland, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1996 · N5024J · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an altitude adequate for terrain clearance. A factor was the weather.
- [NTSB CHI96FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA090.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Brookston, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 1996 · N4612F · Destroyed
  > the pilot's disregard for the forecast adverse weather conditions, his inadvertent flight into adverse weather conditions, and his disorientation. Factors relating to this accident were the pilot's lack of experience in instrument conditions, the snow and fog.
- [NTSB CHI96LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA086.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Marion, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1996 · N800TC · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CHI96LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA079.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Zionsville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 1996 · N80029 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane on the ground. A factor relating to this accident is the snowbank.
- [NTSB CHI96LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA071.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Zionsville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 1996 · N111UC · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to properly align the airplane for a safe landing on the runway. Related factors were: the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, snow, the snow-covered runway, and snowbanks on the sides of the runway.

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

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

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