# NTSB investigations, 1996, MD

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 NYC97LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA031.md): Cessna 152 · Baltimore, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1996 · N714YW · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's premature rotation and inadequate supervision by the flight instructor (CFI), which resulted in failure of the flight crew to obtain adequate airspeed during takeoff for a proper rate of climb. Trees at the departure end of the runway were…
- [NTSB IAD97FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97FA024.md): Cessna 182P · Fort Washington, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1996 · N52773 · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB IAD97LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA016.md): Grumman American AA-1B · Gaithersburg, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1996 · N9926L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight, and his failure to detect an insufficent fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a forced landing after takeoff. Uneven terrain (drop-off in the emergency landing area) was a related factor.
- [NTSB NYC97LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA007.md): Cessna 310Q · Pasadena, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1996 · N8226 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and inadequate management of the airplane's fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a forced landing at night. Factors related to the accident were: an inaccurate fuel quantity indicating…
- [NTSB IAD97FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97FA001.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Brandywine, MD · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1996 · N2881W · Destroyed
  > The pilots failure to maintain his assigned altitude in IFR conditions. A related factor was the failure of the radar controller to prevent the descent of N2881W to an altitude below the minimum vectoring altitude. Additionally, the controller's failure to…
- [NTSB IAD96LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA155.md): Merritt Acro Sport II · Cumberland, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1996 · N30803 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to select the electric fuel boost pump during take off which resulted in loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the subsequent forced landing. A factor to this accident was the owner/builder alteration of the fuel system by…
- [NTSB IAD96LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA146.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Westminster, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1996 · N9074W · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudgement of his speed and distance, his failure to attain the proper touchdown point during the landing, and his delay in executing a go-around (aborted landing), which resulted in an overrun.
- [NTSB IAD96LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA140.md): Aeronca 7AC · Frederick, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1996 · N81543 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in a stall and collision with the terrain.
- [NTSB IAD96LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA139.md): American AA-5 · Annapolis, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1996 · N9525L · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed after takeoff, which resulted in a stall and subsequent collision with water.
- [NTSB IAD96FA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96FA136.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Elkton, MD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1996 · N2535Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude and control of the airplane while performing aerobatic maneuvers.
- [NTSB IAD96LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA130.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Gaithersburg, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1996 · N1439T · Substantial damage
  > the unexpected appearance of a deer on the runway.
- [NTSB IAD96LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA123.md): Cessna 172 RG · Union Bridge, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1996 · N6169R · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB IAD96LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA118.md): Cessna 172 · Frederick, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1996 · N78149 · Substantial damage
  > the private pilot's inadvertently stalling the airplane immediately after takeoff. A related factor was the pilot's improper procedures during lift-off.
- [NTSB IAD96LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA116.md): Quicksilver Sprint · Mt Airy, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1996 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper planning/decision and exceeding the design stress limits of the aircraft, which resulted in overload failure of the wing and subsequent uncontrolled collision with the terrain. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's failure to…
- [NTSB IAD96LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA112.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Salisbury, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1996 · N91493 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB IAD96LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA108.md): Piper J3C-65 · Cambridge, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1996 · N87910 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing. The crosswind was a factor.
- [NTSB IAD96LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA104.md): Taylorcraft F-19 · Mitchellville, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1996 · N2004A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll. Related factors were the gusty crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB IAD96LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA101.md): Cessna 182P · White Marsh, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1996 · N40007 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing. A related factor was the pilot's improperly planned approach.
- [NTSB IAD96LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA097.md): Piper J-3 · Ashton, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1996 · N58379 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate fuel supply which resulted in a fuel exhaustion and a loss of engine power. A related factor was the pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations.
- [NTSB IAD96LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA092.md): Beech V35B · Westminster, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1996 · N369JR · Substantial damage
  > The fracture of the engine crankshaft which had a subsurface origin and progressed in fatigue until overload and separation occurred.
- [NTSB IAD96LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA086.md): Champion 7FC · Stevensville, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1996 · N456JE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of the amount of fuel he had onboard the airplane which resulted in an engine failure due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the severity of the accident was the high vegetation encountered during the forced landing which resulted in…
- [NTSB IAD96FA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96FA085.md): Piper PA-31-310 · Stevensville, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 24, 1996 · N103RW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper short field takeoff/procedure and selection of the wrong runway for takeoff.
- [NTSB IAD96LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA082.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Clinton, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1996 · N2594B · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to assure that an adequate supply of fuel was available for the flight. Related factors were the pilot's inadequate airplane preflight inspection and the unsuitable terrain (horses, fence, house, barn, trees) encountered during the landing…
- [NTSB IAD96LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA093.md): Cessna 177RG · Westminster, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1996 · N35082 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing. A factor in this accident was the CFI-rated pilot/passenger's inattention.
- [NTSB IAD96LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA083.md): Lithuanian Factory of LAK-12 · Woodbine, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1996 · N112LK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to fly with inadequate research of forecast weather.
- [NTSB IAD96LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA065.md): Cessna 150H · Clinton, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1996 · N6508S · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB BFO96LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96LA038.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Hurlock, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 1996 · N87424 · Substantial damage
  > inadequate inspection by maintenance personnel which failed to detect a fatigue crack, and resulted in an in-flight crankshaft fracture and propeller assembly separation. A related factor was the deep snow encountered during the subsequent forced 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" = 'MD' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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

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