# NTSB investigations, 1996, LA

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 FTW97LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA050.md): Cessna 172H · Hammond, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1996 · N2440L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight, resulting in the total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [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 FTW97LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA016.md): Bell 206L-3 · Venice, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1996 · N21497 · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to frogs being ingested into the engine as a result of the pilots failure to perform a thorough preflight, and the pilot's improper touchdown technique.
- [NTSB FTW97LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA018.md): Aeronca 11BC · Oil City, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1996 · N3818E · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilots of both aircraft to maintain an adequate visual lookout. Factors were: different traffic pattern altitudes flown by the two pilots, and the sunglare encountered by the pilot of the ultralight.
- [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 FTW97LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA001.md): Continental Copters EL Tomcat MK-5A · Lafayette, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1996 · N7MH · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to ensure a proper preflight and the groundcrew's failure to remove the tiedown. Factors were pilot and groundcrew fatigue.
- [NTSB FTW96LA388](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA388.md): Schweizer G-164B · Ferriday, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1996 · N8498K · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to a cracked cylinder head. Factors were the oil leak which restricted the pilot's visual lookout and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW96LA386](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA386.md): Bell 206L-1/C-30P · Morgan City, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1996 · N2654 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of tail rotor control as result of a tail rotor blade strike by an undetermined object. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW96LA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA378.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Loreauville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1996 · N80750 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation for the flight, resulting in exceeding the maximum gross weight and performance of the helicopter. A factor was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB FTW96FA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA368.md): Cessna 150F · Jones, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1996 · N8380G · Destroyed
  > VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (VMC), and failure of the pilot (PIC) to maintain control of the airplane after becoming spatially disorientation. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, the adverse weather condition (fog and…
- [NTSB FTW96GA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96GA365.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Jennings, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Aug 31, 1996 · N14196 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance. Factors were the pilot's lack of recent experience in the make and model of airplane, the dark night, and fog.
- [NTSB FTW96LA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA356.md): Bell 47 Soloy · Intracoastal, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1996 · N1169W · Destroyed
  > the loss of aircraft control by unknown person(s).
- [NTSB FTW96LA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA355.md): Cameron O-65 · Clinton, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1996 · N2035C · Minor damage
  > the instructor pilot's failure to follow recommended procedures to properly brace himself in preparation for landing.
- [NTSB FTW96LA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA338.md): Cessna A188B · Winnsboro, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1996 · N92917 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and altitude/clearance during the takeoff. A factor was the density altitude.
- [NTSB FTW96LA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA333.md): Emroth-Emair MA-1B · Clayton, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1996 · N9918M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. A factor was the wet grass runway.
- [NTSB FTW96LA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA332.md): Ayres S2R-G5 · Start, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1996 · N20GH · Destroyed
  > a leak in the turbine scavenge pump oil supply line, due to chafing of its separated shield assembly, which resulted in an oil leak, oil starvation, and activation of the propeller feathering system.
- [NTSB FTW96FA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA319.md): Chester Glasair RG · Lafayette, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1996 · N127E · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain proper altitude (and clearance above wooded terrain), while diverting to an alternate destination. Factors relating to the accident were: the loss of the comm/nav equipment as a result of an electrostatic discharge, darkness,…
- [NTSB FTW96LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA285.md): Hiller UH12 · Franklin, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1996 · N14637 · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM. A factor was the unsuitable terrain available for the precautionary landing.
- [NTSB FTW96LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA277.md): Cessna 152 · Lake Providence, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1996 · N93526 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in an inadvertent porpoise motion of the airplane and subsequent damage.
- [NTSB FTW96LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA257.md): Owens/Smyth Sidewinder · Minden, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1996 · N177TJ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations resulting in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the unsuitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW96LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA231.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Bunkie, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1996 · N188TB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane.
- [NTSB FTW96FA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA228.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Lake Providence, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 28, 1996 · N1549D · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient airspeed, while maneuvering (turning), which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the terrain. The high gusty wind condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW96LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA218.md): Maule MX-7-160 · Belcher, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1996 · N35TX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control in flight. A factor was the gusty wind.
- [NTSB FTW96FA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA216.md): Nanchang CJ-6A · Shreveport, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 16, 1996 · N24AD · Destroyed
  > a loss of engine power due to failure of the pressure carburetor diaphragm which led to restricted fuel flow through the carburetor and eventual fuel starvation. Factors contributing to the accident were the unsuitable terrain and tall trees which resulted in…
- [NTSB FTW96LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA205.md): Grumman G-164B · Iowa, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1996 · N6832K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's selection of an unsuitable area for takeoff. The high vegetation (tall grass) was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW96FA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA200.md): North American Harvard MK II · Lafayette, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 4, 1996 · N2755Z · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed and/or altitude, while performing aerobatic flight.
- [NTSB FTW96LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA175.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Franklin, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1996 · N2329K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor judgment in attempting to refuel the helicopter with the engine (and rotors) operating. Factors relating to the accident were: the gusty wind condition, and close proximity of the vehicle that was allowed to be driven under the turning rotors.
- [NTSB FTW96LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA171.md): Cessna U206G · Venice, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1996 · N734QW · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions. A factor was the fog.
- [NTSB FTW96LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA166.md): Cessna 182RG · Welsh, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1996 · N2385C · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the unsuitable terrain for the emergency landing.
- [NTSB FTW96LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA159.md): Wsk Pzl Mielec M-18A · Hughes, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1996 · N2159K · Destroyed
  > the pilot exceeding the maximum authorized crosswind component of the airplane. Factors were the crosswind and the side sloping runway.
- [NTSB FTW96LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA154.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Slidell, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1996 · N9385T · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the approach, and his failure to execute a go-around. A factor was the gusting wind.
- [NTSB FTW96FA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA151.md): Sukhoi SU-29 · New Orleans, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1996 · N729SU · Destroyed
  > The in-flight loss of a bolt in the elevator control system due to improper installation by unknown person(s), which resulted in a disconnection of the elevator control system that rendered the airplane uncontrollable.
- [NTSB FTW96LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA147.md): Bell 206BIII · Houma, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1996 · N115FH · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's attempted maneuver which exceeded the dynamic capability of the helicopter.
- [NTSB FTW96LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA144.md): Beech V35A · Clinton, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1996 · N8323N · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector which resulted in fuel starvation. Factors were the dark night light condition and the worn spark plugs.
- [NTSB FTW96LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA140.md): Aerostar Raven S49A · Vidalia, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1996 · N6374L · No damage
  > the pilot-in-command's inadequate supervision of the ground crewmember.
- [NTSB FTW96LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA128.md): Cessna 172P · Iowa, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1996 · N775NA · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's selection of the wrong runway for landing, his delay in initiating a go-around (aborted landing), and his failure to maintain clearance from the transmission lines. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's improper weather evaluation,…
- [NTSB FTW96LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA122.md): Cessna 182P · New Orleans, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 1996 · N9901M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not following procedures and directives in that he did not periodically clear the engine during an extended glide. The factors were carburetor icing weather conditions and lack of suitable terrain for landing.
- [NTSB FTW96LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA103.md): Cessna A185F · Belle Chase, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 1996 · N6034N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent encounter with a ditch. The crosswind was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW96LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA099.md): Cessna 182K · Covington, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1996 · N3098Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's delayed touchdown which resulted in a landing with inadequate runway remaining under the wet runway condition. A factor was the wet grass runway.
- [NTSB FTW96LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA096.md): Cessna 150M · Mandeville, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 1996 · N714JV · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol, his resultant improper planning/decision, and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from obstructions (power lines) at night.

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

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

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