# NTSB investigations, 1996, VA

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 NYC97LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA039.md): Cessna 150D · Catawba Valley, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1996 · N4523U · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper planning/decision, and his failure to attain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall after takeoff and collision with ground. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's use of inadequate terrain for takeoff, high vegetation…
- [NTSB DCA97MA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA97MA016.md): Douglas DC-8-63F · Narrows, VA · Accident · 6 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Dec 22, 1996 · N827AX · Destroyed
  > the inappropriate control inputs applied by the flying pilot during a stall recovery attempt, the failure of the nonflying pilot-in-command to recognize, address, and correct these inappropriate control inputs, and the failure of ABX to establish a formal…
- [NTSB NYC97LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA029.md): Cessna T210M · Charlottesville, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1996 · N1929M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's miscalculation of fuel consumption and his inadequate in-flight decision making, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB IAD97FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97FA023.md): Beech 65-A90 · Orange, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1996 · N814SW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and his failure to complete the pretakeoff checklist which resulted in a takeoff roll with the control lock in place.
- [NTSB IAD97LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA017.md): Vanatta KR-2 · Blackstone, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1996 · N85JV · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s), and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a loss of control (stall) and collision with the ground.
- [NTSB IAD97FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97FA014.md): Cessna 172L · Brandy Station, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1996 · N7737G · Destroyed
  > the certificated flight instructor's failure to ensure that proper altitude/clearance was maintained above the terrain and trees, while on final approach. Darkness was a related factor.
- [NTSB IAD97LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA013.md): Cessna 140 · Wakefield, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1996 · N83N · Substantial damage
  > uncommanded operation of the parking brake, due to a missing tension spring, which resulted in locked brakes and subsequent nose over of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB NYC96FA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96FA163.md): Beech A36 · Roanoke, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1996 · N1795W · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to follow the published instrument approach procedures, and his delayed missed approach, which resulted in an inflight collision with mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB IAD96LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA134.md): Champion 7ECA · Ashland, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1996 · N2598G · Substantial damage
  > an undetermined braking anomaly and/or failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing.
- [NTSB IAD96LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA094.md): Rotorway Exec 152 · Gretna, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1996 · N7182Z · Destroyed
  > failure of the bearing assembly shaft insert inside the main rotor shaft. Related factors are the jammed rotorcraft flight control which restricted the pilot's ability to control the helicopter and resulted in a hard touchdown.
- [NTSB DCA96IA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA96IA061.md): Boeing B-737-201 · Richmond, VA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1996 · N221US · No damage
  > The yaw/roll upset of the airplane resulting from the movement of the rudder surface to its blowdown limit. The rudder surface most likely deflected in a direction opposite to that commanded by the pilots as a result of a jam of the main rudder power control…
- [NTSB IAD96LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA087.md): Bellanca 17-30A · New Market, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1996 · N14765 · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power as a result of the failure of the left exhaust tailpipe and led to a shorted ignition system. A related factor was the unsuitable terrain in which the aircraft landed.
- [NTSB IAD96LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA081.md): Cessna 205A · Sommerville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1996 · N5261G · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during banner towing operations.
- [NTSB IAD96LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA078.md): Cessna 152 · Roanoke, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1996 · N67557 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain adequate control of the aircraft during the touch and go landing. Related factors were the crosswind condition and the student pilot's lack of experience.
- [NTSB IAD96LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA071.md): Beech A36 · Hot Springs, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1996 · N12JE · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to attain adequate aircraft speed during takeoff. Related factors were the density altitude and gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB IAD96LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA069.md): Cessna 172L · Culpeper, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1996 · N7546G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper compensation for the crosswind.
- [NTSB IAD96LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA068.md): Beech B55 · Lynchburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1996 · N1580W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop/swerve and landing gear collapse. A related factor was the strong crosswind.
- [NTSB IAD96LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA063.md): Glasair GL20 · Rocky Mount, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1996 · N518EC · Destroyed
  > the pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions which led to airframe ice and a loss of control. Related factors were: the failure of the FSS briefer to advise the pilot of a valid AIRMET regarding icing conditions, the icing conditions, and…
- [NTSB IAD96LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA062.md): Cessna 182 · Saluda, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1996 · N1356S · Substantial damage
  > was the pilot's failure to follow the manufacturer's recommended approach reference speed (VREF) during the approach.
- [NTSB IAD96FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96FA061.md): Cessna P206C · Hartwood, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1996 · N8682Z · Destroyed
  > the inadvertent/premature deployment of the first skydiver's parachute, which resulted in contact with the airplane's horizontal stabilizer by the first skydiver and his parachute, loss of integrity of the empennage to the aft fuselage, loss of aircraft…
- [NTSB IAD96LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA056.md): Cessna 172E · Roanoke, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1996 · N5730T · Destroyed
  > the pilot's misjudged estimation of the airplane's fuel supply for the flight. Related factors are the inadequate preflight inspection, the pilot's expectation that the airplane had been topped off, and the soft terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB IAD96LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA053.md): Cessna 172 · Roanoke, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1996 · N108RV · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). Darkness and the pilot's improper emergency procedures were related factors.
- [NTSB IAD96FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96FA050.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Marion, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1996 · N54839 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance during the instrument approach (FAF/Outer Marker to Threshold IFR), which resulted in the in-flight collision with trees. A related factor was the foggy weather conditions.
- [NTSB IAD96LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA049.md): Kitfox IV-1200 · Saluda, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1996 · N32495 · Substantial damage
  > a partial loss of engine power due to spark plug failure, and the pilot's evasive maneuver to avoid lights at the end of the runway.
- [NTSB IAD96LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA045.md): Advanced Technology Ultra Sport 254 · West Point, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1996 · N254AS · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during low altitude flight/maneuvering, which resulted in the helicopter impacting terrain. A related factor was the pilot's lack of flight experience in the make and model of helicopter.
- [NTSB IAD96LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA109.md): Mooney M20F · Cape Charles, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 1996 · N9199V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision making by continuing flight into known adverse weather conditions. Related factors were the dark night and the winter storm (snow and fog).

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

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

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