# NTSB investigations, 1996, TN

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 MIA97LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA037.md): Cessna 150M · Knoxville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1996 · N714LF · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's improper planning/decision, and his failure to maintain proper runway alignment during a crosswind landing. The strong crosswind was a related factor.
- [NTSB MIA97LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA028.md): North American T28B · Somerville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1996 · N3178U · Destroyed
  > the pilot misjudged his altitude/clearance above trees on terrain that was higher than the surrounding terrain, while performing an aerobatic maneuver.
- [NTSB ATL97LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA013.md): Let L-13 · Benton, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1996 · N15CB · Substantial damage
  > failure of the flight crew to maintain altitude/clearance above runway obstacles, and inadequate supervision by the flight instructor. Factors relating to the accident were sunglare on the canopy, and the proximity of obstacles (trees) to the runway.
- [NTSB MIA97FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA014.md): Bellanca 14-13-2 · Smithville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1996 · N74306 · Destroyed
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s), shortly after takeoff; and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while turning in an attempt to maneuver back to the airport, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and uncontrolled descent into…
- [NTSB MIA97LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA006.md): Cessna 150F · Lexington, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1996 · N7102F · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to abort the takeoff after encountering excessive ground roll, and failure (or inability) of the pilot to obtain/maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors relating to the accident were: restricted…
- [NTSB MIA96LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA220.md): Boeing 737-300 · Chattanooga, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1996 · N392US · Minor damage
  > clear air turbulence, which was encountered during cruise flight and resulted in injuries to passengers.
- [NTSB ATL96LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA118.md): Cessna 172N · Nashville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1996 · N5291E · Substantial damage
  > inadequate annual inspection by other maintenance personnel and inadequate pre-flight inspection by the pilot.
- [NTSB ATL96LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA115.md): Cessna 182 · Smithville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1996 · N8584T · Substantial damage
  > Restricted selector valve flow that resulted in fuel starvation. A factor was the automotive fuel that adversely affected an O-ring seal in the fuel selector valve.
- [NTSB ATL96LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA112.md): Cessna 180 · Memphis, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1996 · N3122C · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate annual inspection that resulted in the in-flight loss of the fuel system strainer and subsequent fuel starvation. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA96LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA182.md): Tocholke 1300-Z MAX · Lascassas, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1996 · N398MT · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering (turning) after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall at too low of an altitude to allow recovery.
- [NTSB MIA96LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA180.md): Bell 206B · Pigeon Forge, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1996 · N999TV · Substantial damage
  > fatigue failure of the engine PC line, induced by damage from improper installation, which resulted in a loss of engine power and an autorotative landing to unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB ATL96FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96FA101.md): Boeing 737-200 · Nashville, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1996 · N53SW · Minor damage
  > the captain's improper rejected takeoff, in that the takeoff was rejected after V1, and the flight attendants' improper use of the evacuation procedure, in that an evacuation was independently initiated without the captain's approval, and without assessing…
- [NTSB MIA96LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA173.md): Piper PA-23-150 · Knoxville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1996 · N3061P · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue failure of the blade No. 1 hub arm of the left propeller.
- [NTSB ATL96LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA097.md): Cessna 140 · Jacksboro, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1996 · N72438 · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s), which resutled in a forced landing and subsequent in-flight collision with trees and the terrain.
- [NTSB ATL96FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96FA094.md): Cessna 172N · Arlington, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1996 · N73941 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance above the trees. A factor was the dark night.
- [NTSB ATL96LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA085.md): Merle Musson Cozy · Covington, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1996 · N86LM · Substantial damage
  > The clogged fuel strainer that resulted in an engine stoppage. A factor was the lack of a suitable landing site.
- [NTSB ATL96LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA081.md): Cessna 210 · Knoxville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1996 · N9432T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to heed known operating information by not correcting the flight attitude to prevent fuel unporting during a prolonged slipped descent.
- [NTSB ATL96LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA082.md): Aero Commander 100-180 · Mckenzie, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1996 · N4090X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the flight control during a crosswind landing that resulted in a loss of control of the airplane.
- [NTSB MIA96LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA119.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Portland, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1996 · N2908E · Substantial damage
  > Delay by the pilot-in-command to perform a go-around after the airplane bounced three times during the landing attempt. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot to obtain a preflight weather briefing and his poor in-flight planning decision…
- [NTSB ATL96LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA079.md): Cessna 172K · Lebanon, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1996 · N7479G · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB MIA96LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA107.md): Boeing 727-225 · Memphis, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1996 · N468FE · Substantial damage
  > failure of the flightcrew to maintain clearance from construction equipment while taxiing after landing. Factors relating to the accident were: failure of operator personnel to supply the flightcrew with current NOTAM information, failure of ATC personnel to…
- [NTSB ATL96LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA069.md): Piper J3C-65 · Nashville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1996 · N26046 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot of the Piper PA-28, N26046, to visually clear the intended taxi course.
- [NTSB ATL96LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA067.md): Mooney M20C · Kingston, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1996 · N78896 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate pre-flight inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL96LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA061.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Columbia, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1996 · N32421 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and his failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the improper level-off.
- [NTSB ATL96LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA058.md): Piper PA-24 · Livingston, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1996 · N7913P · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to see-and-avoid obstructions (electrical lines), while on final approach to land after encountering icing conditions and diverting to a new destination (alternate airport).
- [NTSB ATL96LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA055.md): Cessna 152 · Arlington, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1996 · N151FC · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot of the Cessna 150, N63434, to see and avoid the Cessna 152, N151FC.
- [NTSB ATL96LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA045.md): Piper PA-32-RT-300 · Blountville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 1996 · N2200J · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate maintenance, and subsequent in-flight separation of the cowling, due to worn cowling components.
- [NTSB ATL96LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA044.md): Beech C-45G · Blountville, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 1996 · N204AA · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat which resulted in a continuing loss of engine power, and the right landing gear's failure to extend during a single engine approach. A factor was the insufficient time available to extend the landing gear via the…
- [NTSB ATL96FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96FA043.md): Douglas DC-9-32 · Nashville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1996 · N903VJ · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the right main landing gear shock strut cylinder due to preexisting fractures. Contributing to the accident was: the failure of the operator to inspect the shock strut cylinder for fractures following a previous failure of the torque links, and…
- [NTSB ATL96LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA040.md): Cessna 150H · Knoxville, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 1996 · N50215 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB MIA96LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA066.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Smithville, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1996 · N4457X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in a heavy load of airframe ice, an inability to maintain altitude, and a subsequent emergency landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the adverse weather (icing) condition, which was…
- [NTSB MIA96FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96FA059.md): Douglas DC-9-32 · Nashville, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 1 · Field · Final report · Jan 7, 1996 · N922VV · Substantial damage
  > the flight crew's improper procedures and actions (failing to contact system operations/dispatch, failing to use all available aircraft and company manuals, and prematurely resetting the ground control relay circuit breakers) in response to an in-flight…
- [NTSB ATL96FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96FA029.md): Cessna 210H · Columbia, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 1996 · N44DJ · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to follow procedures/directives by flying in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) without proper training/certification; and his failure (or inability) to follow proper IFR procedures and maintain proper altitude during an…

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

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

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