# NTSB investigations, 1996, TX

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.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB FTW97FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA073.md): Cessna 210L · Brackettville, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1996 · N30891 · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude and/or clearance from terrain, while on a cross-country flight at night. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, the prevailing low ceilings, and mountainous/hilly terrain.
- [NTSB FTW97LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA072.md): Cessna 150M · Austin, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1996 · N66773 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as result of the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the pilot's improper preflight inspection of the fuel system.
- [NTSB FTW97LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA066.md): Cessna 210N · Kerrville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1996 · N6555Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW97LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA065.md): Cessna A188 · La Porte, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1996 · N9860V · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW97LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA063.md): Ercoupe 415-D · Amarillo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1996 · N87226 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the #1 exhaust valve, which resulted in loss of engine power and a forced landing on rough/uneven terrain. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW97LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA060.md): Mooney M-20G · Saginaw, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1996 · N6868N · Substantial damage
  > The driver of the vehicle's failure to maintain clearance from the taxiing airplane. A factor was the dark night light condition which resulted in the driver's delayed visual identification of the airplane.
- [NTSB FTW97LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA059.md): Cessna 340 · El Dorado, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1996 · N999JW · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. The gusty wind was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW97LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA054.md): Let L23 · Bryan, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1996 · N290SB · Substantial damage
  > the pilot misjudged his distance and altitude during the landing approach. Factors relating to the accident were: the high obstructions (power lines), and subsequent tailwind during the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW97LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA052.md): Luscombe 8F · Floydada, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1996 · N1907K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind during landing. Factors were the crosswind and the locked left main wheel brake.
- [NTSB FTW97IA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97IA045.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-82 · Dfw Airport, TX · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1996 · N3507A · Minor damage
  > The failure of the low pressure turbine shaft. A factor was the coke build up on the low pressure turbine shaft.
- [NTSB FTW97FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA044.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1996 · N1394T · Destroyed
  > the pilots' continued descent of the aircraft below decision height. Factors contributing to the accident were the fog, the dark night illumination, one of the pilot's impairment due to use of marihuana, and both pilots' fatigue.
- [NTSB FTW97LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA043.md): Cessna 170B · Manvel, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1996 · N25JM · Substantial damage
  > Loss of aircraft control due to the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB FTW97LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA040.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Plainview, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1996 · N5443 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's continued descent below the minimum descent altitude (MDA). Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, the adverse weather conditions.
- [NTSB FTW97FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA039.md): Cessna 182Q · Colorado City, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1996 · N5116N · Destroyed
  > the pilot's encounter with instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his subsequent loss of aircraft control, due to spatial disorientation. Factors relating to the accident were: the clouds, low ceilings, and the pilot's lack of recent instrument…
- [NTSB FTW97LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA037.md): Cessna T210N · Grand Prairie, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1996 · N6546N · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to ensure that the fuel selector was positioned to a tank with sufficient fuel, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's inadequate preflight, false indication from the…
- [NTSB FTW97LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA035.md): Stinson 108-3 · Tyler, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1996 · N798C · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to failure of the crankshaft. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW97FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA032.md): Mooney M20J · San Leon, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1996 · N25LS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent stall and spin of the airplane. Factors were the pilot's lack of total experience in the make and model of airplane and the weather conditions.
- [NTSB FTW97LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA031.md): Beech BE-19 · Mckinney, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1996 · N5102R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, by selecting a seat/cushion that would not allow adequate knee clearance and ankle movement in the cockpit, which was subsequently attributed to the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during…
- [NTSB FTW97LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA027.md): Bellanca 17-31ATC · Lubbock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1996 · N444TL · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB FTW97LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA028.md): Cessna A185E · Giddings, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1996 · N185XX · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power as result of an oil leak due to a pinched 'O' ring in the oil filter. Factors were the improper installation of the oil filter, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW97LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA025.md): Beech S35 · Jefferson, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1996 · N881T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and his failure to maintain clearance from the fence. A factor was the fence post.
- [NTSB FTW97LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA019.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Throckmorton, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1996 · N4549Z · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain clearance of a transmission wire during pullup from a swath run. The proximity of the transmission wire was a related factor. The installation of wire cutter equipment on the landing gear might have prevented or reduced the…
- [NTSB FTW97LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA015.md): Beech BE-55B · Bellville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1996 · N179DP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall. Factors were the dark night conditions and the pilot's failure to lower the flaps.
- [NTSB FTW97LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA013.md): Dickson RV-3A · Rosharon, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1996 · N3920P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to follow procedures and directives in that he did not use carburetor heat and he did not periodically clear the engine during an extended glide. Factors were the carburetor icing weather conditions and the transmission wire.
- [NTSB FTW97LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA012.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Idalou, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1996 · N4533H · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in an overrun during takeoff and an encounter with cotton (crop) and rough/uneven terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: the excessive loading of the airplane for the existing conditions, the…
- [NTSB FTW97LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA006.md): Cessna 175B · Mount Pleasant, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1996 · N8171T · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to the #3 connecting rod separation resulting in engine seizure. Factors were the dark night and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW96TA400](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96TA400.md): Cessna T188C · Snyder, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 24, 1996 · N9537J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a pole resulting in the separation of the left aileron and a loss of aircraft control. A factor was the haze.
- [NTSB FTW96TA398](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96TA398.md): Hughes 269C · Houston, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Sep 24, 1996 · N7492F · Substantial damage
  > company maintenance personnel not complying with maintenance procedures and directives to inspect the helicopter's skids, which allowed the right skid to wear beyond the manufacturer's tolerances.
- [NTSB FTW96FA399](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA399.md): Ayres S2R-T45 · Granger, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1996 · N3107B · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather conditions, and subsequent loss of aircraft control due to spatial disorientation. Factors relating to the accident were darkness, the prevailing fog and low ceilings, the inadequate flight instruments…
- [NTSB FTW96LA397](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA397.md): Cessna T210L · Lonestar, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1996 · N369PT · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations resulting in the fuel exhaustion. A factor was the unsuitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW96LA395](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA395.md): Bell 407 · Kerrville, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1996 · N1114S · Substantial damage
  > The loss of power due to the pilot's failure to comply with established procedures. Factors were a short in the FADEC wiring harness due to a manufacturing defect, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW96FA390](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA390.md): Cessna 320C · Waco, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1996 · N3020T · Destroyed
  > VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude or clearance from the terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: inadequate preflight by the pilot, his failure to obtain a weather…
- [NTSB FTW96IA389](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96IA389.md): Airbus Industrie AE 340-300 · San Antonio, TX · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1996 · DAIGK · No damage
  > turbulence, and failure of passengers to properly fasten their seat belts and properly hold lap children after the captain announced expected turbulence.
- [NTSB FTW97LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA029.md): Piper PA-36-300 · Stanton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1996 · N57871 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a wire resulting in the separation of the rudder and a loss of aircraft control.
- [NTSB FTW96LA379](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA379.md): Piper PA-18 · Palestine, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1996 · N7467D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW96LA377](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA377.md): Pzl-Mielec MIG-17 · Amarillo, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1996 · N1719 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's excessive takeoff rotation which led to premature lift-off at a speed inadequate to maintain flight. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in the MIG-17.
- [NTSB FTW96FA373](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA373.md): Beech D55 · Corsicana, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1996 · N873LB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain minimum control airspeed which resulted in the loss of control. Factors were the bent collar of the left main fuel tank refueling neck which resulted in fuel siphoning from the tank in flight, the pilot's failure to follow…
- [NTSB FTW96LA371](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA371.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Meadow, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1996 · N3166H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the transmission wire. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW96LA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA375.md): Hughes 269B · Frisco, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1996 · N9558F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper touchdown procedure.
- [NTSB FTW96LA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA374.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Brownfield, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1996 · N1502F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB FTW96LA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA370.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Plains, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1996 · N1558N · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane, while maneuvering after a swath run, which subsequently resulted in a collision with the terrain. A factor relating to the accident was: the adverse wind condition (gusty wind and possible windshear).
- [NTSB FTW96LA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA357.md): Mooney M20J · Lubbock, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1996 · N4538H · Substantial damage
  > inadequate maintenance by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power when the magneto disengaged from the engine. A related factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW96LA353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA353.md): Piper PA-36-300 · Hale Center, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1996 · N57831 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and failure to obtain and/or maintain adequate airspeed after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush. The overweight condition of the airplane and high density altitude were related factors.
- [NTSB FTW96LA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA351.md): Cessna A185F · Midland, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1996 · N61609 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to obtain or maintain adequate airspeed, by allowing the airplane to enter an excessive nose high attitude and an excessive rate of climb after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with the terrain. A…
- [NTSB FTW96LA354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA354.md): Cessna 170B · Victoria, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1996 · N600JM · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. A related factor was the rough/uneven terrain (gopher mound) on the grass runway.
- [NTSB FTW96LA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA364.md): Cessna 152 · Spring, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1996 · N89032 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during a touch-and-go, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve, an encounter with soft terrain, and a nose over of the airplane.
- [NTSB FTW96LA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA348.md): Vans RV-4 · Van Horn, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1996 · XBINF · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power due to a cracked oil cooler, which led to the loss of all lubricating oil and an engine seizure. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW96LA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA344.md): Cessna TR182 · Port Isabel, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1996 · N6316T · Destroyed
  > pilot impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol and drugs, and failure of the pilot(s) to maintain obstacle clearance, during an intentional low altitude flight manueuver (low pass under a bridge).
- [NTSB FTW96LA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA341.md): Ayres S-2R · Wharton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1996 · N3084X · Substantial damage
  > total loss of engine power due to a fractured torque sensor shaft. Factors relating to the accident were: the obstructions (fence and trees) in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB FTW96FA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA339.md): Beech 23 · Wimberley, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1996 · N2382Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed. Factors were the high density altitude, the tail wind, and the pilot's failure to adhere to the limitations prescribed by his flight instructor.

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

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