# NTSB investigations, 1996, OK

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 FTW97LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA064.md): Cessna P210N · Muskogee, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1996 · N210BG · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper planning/decision and inaccurate fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in an inadequate supply of fuel, fuel exhaustion, and a subsequent forced landing at night. Darkness was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW97LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA062.md): Luscombe 8E · Ardmore, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1996 · N77974 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the pilot to execute the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW97LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA057.md): Gilbert Rutan Vari EZE · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1996 · N18VE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow proper starting procedures and set the throttle to idle before hand propping.
- [NTSB FTW97LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA036.md): Cessna 150M · Tulsa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1996 · N8960U · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due the student pilot's failure to refuel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW97LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA041.md): Cessna 172RG · Tulsa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1996 · N9520B · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the main landing gear pivot gear assembly.
- [NTSB FTW97LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA008.md): Cessna 172M · Tuttle, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1996 · N172JF · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff roll, which resulted in a ground swerve. Factors relating to the accident were: tall grass along the edges of the runway, and the proximity of the fence, fence posts, and trees.
- [NTSB FTW97LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA007.md): Hispano Aviacion HA-200 Saeta · Elk City, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1996 · N3179K · Substantial damage
  > The loss of aircraft control due to a fuel imbalance as a result of a partial failure of the fuel jettison system. A factor was that fuel could not be transferred from the left wing tip fuel tank to the rear fuselage fuel tank.
- [NTSB FTW96LA363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA363.md): Cessna 150M · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1996 · N9253U · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and subsequent fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. Factors relating to the accident were: the student's lack of experience in this make and model of aircraft, darkness, and lack…
- [NTSB FTW96LA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA358.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1996 · N8565W · Substantial damage
  > low fluid level in the hydraulic reservoir, due to inadequate maintenance/inspection, which resulted in an inoperative brake system. Factors relating to the accident were: the down sloping runway, and trees at the departure end of the runway.
- [NTSB FTW96LA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA345.md): Cessna 210-5 · Muskogee, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1996 · N8139Z · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW96LA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA327.md): Beech 95-B55B · Kingfisher, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1996 · N8576R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudgment of distance and speed, and his failure to attain a proper touchdown point, while landing. Related factors were: the short/wet runway, and uneven terrain and ditch beyond the end of the runway.
- [NTSB FTW96LA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA326.md): Rockwell International S2R · Tahlequah, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1996 · N4886X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane resulting in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW96LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA318.md): Steward Breezy · Owasso, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1996 · N2343 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to secure his cargo prior to departure. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW96LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA312.md): Cessna 182A · Skiatook, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1996 · N2182G · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW96LA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA300.md): Cessna 172P · Owasso, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1996 · N62511 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate maintenance by maintenance personnel resulting in inoperative brake system during an aborted takeoff. A factor was the downhill runway condition.
- [NTSB FTW96LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA298.md): Beech 95-A55 · Ardmore, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1996 · N2992F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent premature retraction of the landing gear during takeoff roll. A factor was inadequate supervision by the safety pilot/flight instructor.
- [NTSB FTW96LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA287.md): Cessna 421B · Stillwater, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1996 · N450SU · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilots of the Cessna 421B, N450SU, and the Cessna 152, N94532, to maintain visual lookout. Factors were: the inadequate radio communications maintained by both pilots, and the failure of the student pilot of the Cessna 152 to take evasive…
- [NTSB FTW96LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA283.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1996 · N7859W · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare during the landing, which resulted in a collapsed nose gear, ground swerve, and collision with an object.
- [NTSB FTW96LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA255.md): Cessna 152 · Hobart, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1996 · N93139 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot became lost/disoriented, and failed to properly use information that was provided by ATC, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and an encounter with soft terrain during an emergency landing. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable…
- [NTSB FTW96LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA249.md): American General AG-5B · Tulsa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1996 · N115JE · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power, due to an inadequate supply of fuel. Darkness was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW96IA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96IA248.md): Fairchild SA227-DC · Enid, OK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1996 · N850LS · No damage
  > failure of the accessory drive bearing, causing the accessory drive gear teeth to shear and disengage the fuel pump accessory drive shaft, resulting in a disabled fuel pump and subsequent fuel starvation.
- [NTSB FTW96FA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA234.md): Fairchild KR-31 · Bartlesville, OK · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1996 · N7780 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of each pilot-in-command to maintain visual lookout. Factors were: the lack of each pilot-in-command obtaining/maintaining communication with the control tower, and inadequate lookout by each pilot-rated passenger, the inadequate…
- [NTSB FTW96TA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96TA222.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-520N · Bethany, OK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 16, 1996 · N520DD · Substantial damage
  > The main rotor blades' contact with the tail boom due to gusting winds during rotor deceleration.
- [NTSB FTW96LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA204.md): Cessna 172G · Okmulgee, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1996 · N202EX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued operation with known deficiencies in the airplane and the pilot's and maintenance personnel's failure to comply with an airworthiness directive resulting in the malfunctioning of a worn ignition switch. A factor was trees.
- [NTSB FTW96LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA190.md): Deaton JUNGSTER-1 · Mcalester, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1996 · N57GD · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance.
- [NTSB FTW96FA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA183.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Vera, OK · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1996 · N7845C · Destroyed
  > improper installation by unknown person(s) of incorrect exhaust system clamps, which led to an exhaust system disconnect and a subsequent engine compartment fire.
- [NTSB FTW96LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA192.md): Bell 47D1 · Ardmore, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1996 · N5226 · Substantial damage
  > the student's inadvertent dynamic rollover, and inadequate supervision by the flight instructor.
- [NTSB FTW96FA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA181.md): Beech A36 · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1996 · N2558W · Destroyed
  > the pilot's delay in aborting the landing and his failure to obtain/maintain sufficient airspeed during the aborted landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's improper…
- [NTSB FTW96LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA177.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Pond Creek, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1996 · N6050D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper planning/decision and failure to obtain/maintain sufficient airspeed to climb after takeoff, which resulted in a stall/mush and subsequent collision with terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: failure of the pilot to follow short…
- [NTSB FTW96LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA137.md): Bell B206-BIII · Chandler, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1996 · N312RS · Destroyed
  > the reported loss of engine power during a go-around for undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB FTW96LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA110.md): Bell 206B · Cushing, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1996 · N2184Z · No damage
  > The inadvertent deployment of the passenger's parachute as a result of his failure to follow proper procedures and deactivate the automatic opening device on the parachute.
- [NTSB FTW96LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA104.md): Cessna 172N · Norman, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 1996 · N76067 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's improper level-off during landing.
- [NTSB FTW96FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA089.md): Cessna A150M · Vinita, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 1996 · N8125V · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to recover from a spin. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's ostentatious display and the lack of altitude (terrain clearance) for recovery from the aerobatic maneuver and subsequent spin.
- [NTSB FTW96LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA094.md): Cessna A188B · Enid, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1996 · N4744Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during the forced landing and to jettison the aircraft's load for a forced landing. A factor was the engine's failure due to a disconnected fuel line which was the result of improper maintenance.
- [NTSB FTW96FA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA085.md): Semple Smyth Sidewinder · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 1996 · N86S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power, and his failure to maintain sufficient airspeed while coping with the emergency, which resulted in and inadvertent stall and subsequent spin.…

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

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

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