# NTSB investigations, 1996, PA 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 NYC97FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97FA025.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Felton, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1996 · N5538J · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, and his failure to refuel which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent collision with trees during the forced landing. - [NTSB NYC97LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA024.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Myerstown, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1996 · N394PM · Substantial damage > fatigue failure of the connecting rod to crankshaft attachments, due to inadequate overhaul of the engine by the manufacturer, which resulted in a loss of engine power and a forced landing. Factors relating to the accident included the discharge of oil from… - [NTSB NYC97LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA023.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Long Pond, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1996 · N4839F · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and improper inflight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power, due to an inadequate supply of fuel. Darkness and trees in the emergency landing area were related… - [NTSB IAD97LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA026.md): Cessna 205 · Columbia, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1996 · N1892Z · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to obtain/maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and collision with trees during the initial climb. A factor in the accident was a tailwind condition. - [NTSB NYC97LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA020.md): Zukowski EAA Biplane · Williamsport, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1996 · N818Z · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, which resulted in opening of the unsecured canopy during the takeoff roll, and subsequent loss of directional control and a nose over. A factor was: the pilot's failure to use a checklist. - [NTSB NYC97FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97FA013.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Lehman Township, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1996 · N5671V · Destroyed > The failure of the forward fuselage nose assembly for an undetermined reason, which resulted in an in-flight breakup of the airplane. - [NTSB NYC97FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97FA004.md): Beech F33A · Doylesburg, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1996 · N2154L · Destroyed > continued VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain altitude and/or clearance from high terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, low ceiling, fog, and high (mountainous) terrain along the… - [NTSB IAD97LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA004.md): Wsk Pzl Krosno KR-03A · Kutztown, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1996 · N288S · Substantial damage > the glider pilot's improper decision to takeoff despite the presence of a glider winch cable lying on the runway area, which led to the glider snagging the winch cable during the takeoff roll and a subsequent forced landing. A related factor was: the airport… - [NTSB IAD97LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA002.md): Cessna 150H · Sunbury, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1996 · N6741S · Substantial damage > failure of the cluster gear attaching bolts (of which one failed from fatigue), resulting in a disconnect of the gear and loss of engine power. An obstruction (rock) in the emergency landing area was a related factor. - [NTSB NYC97LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA001.md): Cessna 172 · Coudersport, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1996 · N5154E · Destroyed > the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, and his failure to ensure that adequate airspeed would be maintained, while maneuvering at low altitude to photograph a residence. The rising terrain and lack of altitude were related factors. - [NTSB IAD96LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA152.md): Cessna 182B · Hanover, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1996 · N2731G · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper planning/decision and failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during the landing roll. Related factors were: darkness, the lack of usable runway lights, and the road grading equipment parked 50 feet from the edge of the grass runway. - [NTSB IAD96FA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96FA147.md): Short Brothers SC7 · Findlay Twnshp, PA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1996 · N10DA · Destroyed > The pilot's improper in-flight decision to continue to his destination when known en route delays were encountered which resulted in fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB NYC96LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA171.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Coatsville, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1996 · N3868W · Destroyed > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, and the lack of suitable landing areas. - [NTSB NYC96LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA170.md): Grumman American AA-1B · Tafton, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1996 · N9611L · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance during the landing. - [NTSB IAD96LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA135.md): Mooney M20F · Hanover, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1996 · N9103V · Substantial damage > the pilot's delay in aborting the landing. Factors related to the accident were: the lack of braking action on the wet grass runway, the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model of airplane, and the sign near the departure end of the runway. - [NTSB IAD96LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA133.md): Piper PA-31T · Pottstown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1996 · N163SA · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff/ground run resulting in in-flight collision with a fence. Related factors were the pilot's poor planning/decision making, and the fog. - [NTSB IAD96LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA131.md): Cessna 150F · Greenfld Twnshp, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1996 · N6984F · Destroyed > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). A high obstruction in the forced landing area was a related factor. - [NTSB IAD96FA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96FA126.md): Aerotek Pitts Special S-1S · Pittsburgh, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1996 · N2HT · Destroyed > The pilot's utilization of airspeeds greater than the manufacturer recommended maneuvering airspeeds which exceed the design limits of the airplane and resulted in the subsequent failure of the wing spar. - [NTSB NYC96LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA161.md): American Champion 8KCAB · Pittsburgh, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1996 · N2552Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain alignment with the runway, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane during the aborted landing, which resulted in the inadvertent stall/mush, and collision with the runway. - [NTSB NYC96LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA146.md): Cessna 172H · Cherry Tree, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1996 · N1412F · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to assure that adequate takeoff distance was available to clear an obstacle. - [NTSB IAD96LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA105.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Harrisburg, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1996 · N6994Y · Destroyed > Failure of the right engine due to a fatigue fracture of the crankshaft resultant from heat cracks from an undetermined source. - [NTSB NYC96LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA136.md): Cessna 172N · Newry, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1996 · N4776E · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to identify the inoperative airspeed indication and abort the takeoff, while there was sufficient runway remaining; excessive speed during the approach/landing; and the pilot's failure to perform a go-around after not attaining a proper… - [NTSB NYC96LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA134.md): Wsk Pzl-Krosno KR-03A · Hilltown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1996 · N32113 · Substantial damage > failure of a bolt on the tow hook which resulted in an uncommanded release of the tow rope, and forced landing of the glider. - [NTSB NYC96LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA132.md): Cessna 140A · Edinboro, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1996 · N3788V · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent nose over. The tailwind was a related factor. - [NTSB NYC96LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA114.md): Waco UPF-7 · East Canton, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1996 · N32091 · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent collision with obstacles. The gusty crosswind condition was a related factor. - [NTSB NYC96LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA112.md): Aeronca 7EC · New Castle, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1996 · N1536E · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground swerve and an encounter with high grass and a ditch off the side of the runway. - [NTSB IAD96LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA077.md): Hiller UH-12E · Hellam, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1996 · N90467 · Substantial damage > the pilot's loss of directional control during aerial application for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB NYC96LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA108.md): Piper J3C-65 · Kittanning, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1996 · N22946 · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate inflight planning/decision and improper fuel management, which resulted in a precautionary landing on unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB NYC96LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA099.md): Elves Rotorway Exec 90 · Somerset, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 1996 · N162AK · Substantial damage > the kit manufacturer's inadequate design of a throttle bushing, which resulted in insufficient clearance after the bushing became heated, restricted throttle movement, lack of engine response, hard landing, gear (skid) collapse, and rollover. - [NTSB NYC96LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA098.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Bath, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1996 · N9549J · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper in-flight decision and planning, and his mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. Darkness and low clouds in the emergency landing area were related factors. - [NTSB NYC96LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA095.md): Piper PA-28-R200 · Forks Township, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1996 · N5030S · Substantial damage > the flight instructor's misjudgment of distance and altitude, and delay in performing remedial action. - [NTSB NYC96LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA071.md): Beech C24R · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1996 · N6625P · Destroyed > the pilot's improper planning/decision, and his resultant flight into known icing conditions, which resulted in ice accumulation, loss of engine power, a forced landing, and subsequent collision with a residence and a vehicle. A factor relating to the… - [NTSB IAD96IA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96IA048.md): Boeing 767-2B7 · Pittsburgh, PA · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1996 · N656US · No damage > the in-flight encounter with unforecast turbulence. - [NTSB NYC96LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA062.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Butler, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 1996 · N89HS · Destroyed > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the final approach, which resulted in the uncontrolled descent and subsequent collision with the ground. A contributing factor is windshear conditions. - [NTSB NYC96FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96FA061.md): Cessna P206A · Forks Township, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1996 · N4655F · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper altitude, and insufficient obstruction lighting requirements established by the Federal Aviation Administration and the Federal Communications Commission. - [NTSB NYC96LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA058.md): Beech 1900D · Bradford, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 1996 · N159YV · Substantial damage > the pilot misjudged the flare during landing. Factors in the accident were: an improper recovery from a bounced landing, and the first officers lack of experience in this type operation. - [NTSB NYC96LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA053.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-6 · Allentown, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1996 · N888TP · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to comply with IFR procedures in that he attempted an instrument approach with visibility below the required minimums, and his delayed execution of a missed approach. A factor was the reduced visibility due to clouds. - [NTSB NYC96LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA048.md): Piper PA-23-150 · Silver Spring, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 1996 · N1082P · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power as a result of fuel exhaustion. ## 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" = 'PA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?state=PA&year=1996 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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