# NTSB investigations, 1996, OR 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. Page 1 of 2 · 60 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB SEA97FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA037.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Eagle Point, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1996 · N278ML · Destroyed > The failure of the first pilot (flight instructor) to initiate proper aircraft control, and his failure to perform the adequate remedial action to recover from an intentional inverted spin. - [NTSB SEA97LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA035.md): Bell 47G · Pendleton, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1996 · N4758R · Destroyed > The pilot-in-command's attempt to conduct visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain altitude/clearance with hilly terrain. A contributing factor in the accident was the presence of fog. - [NTSB SEA97LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA029.md): Bell 206B3 · Ballston, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1996 · N921RB · Substantial damage > a loss of control for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB SEA97FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA027.md): Cessna P210N · Boring, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1996 · N7823K · Destroyed > The pilot's attempt to conduct visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions. A factor contributing to the accident was the presence of thick fog. - [NTSB SEA97LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA022.md): Collier Q200 · Estacada, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1996 · N200CQ · Substantial damage > inadequate maintenance adjustment by the owner/pilot/mechanic, by not using safety wire to secure the throttle arm clamping screw, which resulted in a loose clamping screw and rotation of the throttle arm with respect to the butterfly valve shaft. The lack of… - [NTSB SEA97LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA020.md): Karmy Rotorway Exec · Redmond, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1996 · N728PC · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to remove the dolly wheels during the preflight inspection. - [NTSB SEA97TA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97TA012.md): Garlick UH-1H · Detroit, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Oct 20, 1996 · N98NW · Substantial damage > the pilot's misjudgement of rotor clearance from the terrain. The proximity of the berm was a related factor. - [NTSB SEA97FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA016.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Halsey, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1996 · N512HH · Destroyed > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain main rotor RPM, resulting in loss of control of the helicopter and collision with terrain. Factors included the pilot's lack of experience in helicopters, and interpersonal relationship problems between the pilot and… - [NTSB SEA97LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA014.md): Cessna 172M · Albany, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1996 · N9579H · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > failure of the SA-750 pilot to see-and-avoid the Cessna 172, which had landed ahead of him on the same runway. The inherent visual restrictions of the SA-750 (a tandem two-place biplane) was a related factor. - [NTSB SEA97LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA011.md): Aero Vodochody Aero. Works L-29 · Tillamook, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1996 · N7150A · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft, while maneuvering behind an F4F aircraft. The lack of altitude for a recovery was a related factor. - [NTSB SEA97LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA007.md): Cessna 182Q · Manzanita, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1996 · N759RE · Substantial damage > failure of pilot to adequately compensate for wind conditions on final approach and attain a proper touchdown point for landing. A factor relating to the accident was: the unfavorable wind condition. - [NTSB SEA97LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA002.md): Rockwell S2R · Glide, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1996 · N8957Q · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to perform an adequate preflight inspection, which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of power. Factors relating to the accident were: false indications of cockpit fuel gauges and unsuitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB SEA97FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA001.md): Boeing Vertol BV-107 II · Canby, OR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1996 · N196CH · Destroyed > failure of maintenance personnel to install a cotter pin in a clevis bolt in the flight control system, which resulted in the aft directional and lateral control output pushrod to become disconnected from a bellcrank in the forward portion of the first stage… - [NTSB SEA96LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA223.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Paisley, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1996 · N8822W · Substantial damage > Total loss of engine power secondary to geartrain failure. - [NTSB SEA96LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA218.md): Cessna 170 · Enterprise, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1996 · N2496D · Substantial damage > the pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance during the approach/landing, his failure to attain a proper touchdown point during the landing, and his failure to go around (while there was sufficient runway remaining). The short runway was a related factor. - [NTSB SEA96LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA211.md): Cessna 172M · Pacific City, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1996 · N12382 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to see-and-avoid the transmission line. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's low altitude flight, and the transmission line. - [NTSB SEA96LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA206.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Ashland, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1996 · N4992Z · Destroyed > inadequate inspection of the airplane by maintenance personnel,and a worn exhaust clamp, which resulted in a disconnected exhaust pipe, exhaust leak, burning and shorting of electrical wiring associated with the voltage regulator, and a cabin fire. - [NTSB SEA96LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA199.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Sisters, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1996 · N2465K · Substantial damage > inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the flight instructor (CFI), and his failure to obtain and/or maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Excessive gross weight, high density altitude, and improper use of flaps were… - [NTSB SEA96TA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96TA192.md): Bell UH-1H · Pendleton, OR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 19, 1996 · N4734F · Substantial damage > undetermined malfunction/failure of a flight control or hydraulic system. Rough terrain in the emergency landing area was a related factor. - [NTSB SEA96LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA194.md): Piper PA-20 · Mulino, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1996 · N150KS · Substantial damage > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). - [NTSB SEA96LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA188.md): Jonas Exec 90 · Hermiston, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1996 · N6183P · Substantial damage > slippage of the drive belts, while hover taxiing in ground effect, which resulted in loss of power to the rotor system; and inadequate remedial action by the pilot, which led to a roll over during touch down (forced landing). A factor relating to the accident… - [NTSB SEA96LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA180.md): Grumman American AA-5A · Klamath Falls, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1996 · N26414 · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain proper alignment with the runway during the landing/go-around. Factors relating to the accident were: strong, gusty crosswinds, and the encounter with a runway… - [NTSB SEA96LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA178.md): Piper PA-12 · Astoria, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1996 · N2564M · Substantial damage > failure of the carburetor heat box flapper valve, and the resultant air flow restriction to the carburetor. A factor relating to the accident was: high vegetation in the area where the forced landing was executed. - [NTSB SEA96LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA173.md): Cessna 182G · Portland, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1996 · N3135S · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path above the MD-80's wake turbulence. - [NTSB SEA96LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA167.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Cornelius, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1996 · N9624P · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning, and his failure to see-and-avoid the obstruction (inadequate visual lookout). The transmission wire was a related factor. - [NTSB SEA96LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA162.md): Conkey/Wapelhorst Lancair 235 · Cottage Grove, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1996 · N235WC · Substantial damage > release of the main landing gear locking mechanism for undetermined reason(s). - [NTSB SEA96LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA156.md): Stinson 108-1 · Arock, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1996 · N8692K · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop. The tailwind was a related factor. - [NTSB SEA96LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA148.md): Mooney M18LA · Beaver Marsh, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1996 · N4077 · Substantial damage > the loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). A factor relating to the accident was: the presence of trees near the forced landing area. - [NTSB SEA96LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA164.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1996 · N58VJ · Substantial damage > blockage of the vents to both wing fuel tanks, after unknown personnel failed to remove tape (protective covering) from the vents, which resulted in collapsed fuel tanks (and wing damage). - [NTSB SEA96LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA144.md): Hughes 369D · Mcminnville, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1996 · N5110Y · Substantial damage > improper maintenance (replacement) and inspection of the engine fuel governor by company maintenance personnel, the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, and a subsequent disconnect of the adjustable governor lever control rod, which disabled the engine… - [NTSB SEA96LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA142.md): Maule MX-7-180 · Newport, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1996 · N5663U · Substantial damage > the passenger's inadvertent activation of the aircraft's rudder, which resulted in a loss of directional control and collision with a tree during an attempted go-around (aborted landing). - [NTSB SEA96LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA139.md): Agusta A109 · Newport, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1996 · N808GM · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the gusty wind condition during the landing. The gusty wind was a related factor. - [NTSB SEA96LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA122.md): Balloon Works Firefly 8B · Wilsonville, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1996 · N71233 · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from the static wire, which became shorted to a transmission wire and subsequently caused a fire to erupt on the balloon's envelope. Factors relating to the accident were: the obstructions (power line wires), and the… - [NTSB SEA96LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA125.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1996 · N6554P · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to attain a proper touchdown point for landing. A factor relating to the accident was: upsloping terrain short of the threshold. - [NTSB SEA96LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA127.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Aurora, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1996 · N67SA · Substantial damage > inadvertent retraction of the landing gear by the pilot during landing. - [NTSB SEA96LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA121.md): Beech 35 · Aurora, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1996 · N2145D · Substantial damage > failure of the non-certificated pilot to ensure that the landing gear was properly extended for landing. The non-certificated pilot's diverted attention was a related factor. - [NTSB SEA96LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA116.md): Cessna 172L · Sisters, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1996 · N7849G · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during a go-around, which resulted in his failure to maintain proper runway alignment. Factors relating to the accident were: the variable/gusty crosswind condition, and the proximity of the hanger and… - [NTSB SEA96LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA111.md): Grumman American AA-1B · Coquille, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1996 · N9875L · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate evaluation of wind conditions, and his subsequent failure to initiate a go-around in a timely manner, which resulted in his inability to maintain clearance with trees during the go-around. Factors relating to the accident included a… - [NTSB SEA96LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA110.md): Stelly Kolb Firestar II · Independence, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1996 · N2213U · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the terrain. The aircraft's excessive gross weight was a related factor. - [NTSB SEA96LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA106.md): Hughes 369HS · Arock, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1996 · N444GJ · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to see and avoid the transmission wire. A factor was the low altitude flight. - [NTSB SEA96LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA101.md): Cessna 177 · Corvallis, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1996 · N177JM · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to properly judge the distance and altitude to the runway just before touching down, and his premature flare for landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the presence of sun glare during the landing, and the resultant degradation… - [NTSB SEA96LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA098.md): Consolidated-Vultee BT-13A · Brookings, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1996 · N56642 · Substantial damage > the pilot's misjudgment of distance/speed during the approach to landing, his failure to attain a proper touchdown point for landing, and his failure to perform a go-around, while there was sufficient runway and airspeed remaining. The tailwind was a related… - [NTSB SEA96LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA097.md): Powers Bede BD-4 · Pacific City, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1996 · N239CP · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the landing flare, and his failure to maintain runway alignment, which resulted in an encounter with tall grass beside the intended landing area. Factors relating to the accident were: the… - [NTSB SEA96LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA093.md): Crescenzi Kitfox · Terrebonne, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1996 · N2094J · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain altitude/clearance above terrain, while maneuvering to land. The unfavorable wind was a related factor. - [NTSB SEA96LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA092.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Bend, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1996 · N2606Z · Destroyed > The pilot in command's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions during the landing. Factors contributing to the accident were a crosswind and gusty wind conditions. - [NTSB SEA96LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA091.md): Limes Challenger II · Redmond, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1996 · N52898 · Substantial damage > the pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude on final approach, and his failure to maintain proper clearance from an object (fence) in his approach path. The fence was a related factor. - [NTSB SEA96LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA088.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Harper, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1996 · N3568D · Substantial damage > the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain (landing area) for a precautionary landing. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot became ill during the flight. - [NTSB SEA96LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA087.md): Nanchang CJ-6A · Molalla, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1996 · N62160 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to adequately plan the approach, and his misjudgment of distance and speed during the landing. The wet runway was a related factor. - [NTSB SEA96LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA078.md): Sport Flight Talon · Salem, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1996 · UNREG · Substantial damage > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s), and failure of the pilot to properly flare the aircraft during the emergency landing. - [NTSB SEA96IA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96IA074.md): Dornier DO 328-100 · Eugene, OR · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1996 · N334PH · Minor damage > delamination of the wing de-icing boot, due to the boot reaching its life limit. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1996&state=OR&page=2 ## 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" = 'OR' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?state=OR&year=1996 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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