# NTSB investigations, 1996, WI

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 CHI97FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FA047.md): Beech C90 · Rhinelander, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1996 · N998VB · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command's inadequate weather evaluation and continued flight into forecast severe icing conditions which exceeded the capabilty of the airplane's anti-ice/deice system. The icing conditions were a factor.
- [NTSB CHI97LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA011.md): Aero Commander 685 · Eden, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1996 · N58RG · Destroyed
  > a partial loss of engine power due to improper adjustment of the fuel pump by an unqualified person (pilot-in-command) and the pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in his selection of unsuitable terrain for the attempted takeoff. The pilot's…
- [NTSB CHI97LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA015.md): Cessna 180 · New Richmond, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1996 · N1535C · Substantial damage
  > the dual student's failure to recover from the bounced landing and the instructor pilot's failure to correct the situation in time.
- [NTSB CHI97LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA005.md): Beech 23 · Neenah, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1996 · N2398Z · Destroyed
  > the local terrain conditions around the airport. A factor was the inadequate runway safety area.
- [NTSB CHI96LA354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA354.md): Cessna 172L · Delavan, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1996 · N7216Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to assure the airplane was properly secured prior to hand-propping the engine.
- [NTSB CHI96LA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA346.md): Beech B23 · Viroqua, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1996 · N66338 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight which led to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the rough uneven terrain.
- [NTSB CHI96LA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA335.md): Piper PA-31 · Janesville, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1996 · N27299 · Substantial damage
  > fuel exhaustion as a result of an inadequate preflight by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB CHI96FA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA327.md): Beech 23 · Tomahawk, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1996 · N2338Z · Destroyed
  > the student pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol which led to his initiation of VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and loss of control. Factors were: the dark night and the weather conditions.
- [NTSB CHI96IA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96IA320.md): Cessna 525 · Milwaukee, WI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1996 · N123JN · Minor damage
  > an uncontained failure of a high pressure turbine disk blade retention post due to fatigue. A factor relating to the incident was: inadequate design of the high pressure turbine disk. Fretting on the leading side of the lobe near the fracture origin may have…
- [NTSB CHI96LA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA337.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Wausau, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1996 · N94196 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area, and his misjudgment of distance and speed, while attempting to minimize the effect of crossing an uneven area on the runway. The uneven runway condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI96LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA293.md): Aero Commander 600 · Rhinelander, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1996 · N1797S · Destroyed
  > a total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI96LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA286.md): Schuler T Bird II · Fond Du Lac, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1996 · N31774 · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power because of improperly insulated ignition wiring. Factors relating to the accident were improper maintenance; and high obstructions in the emergency landing area, which the pilot had to avoid, resulting in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CHI96LA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA288.md): Beech 23 · Wilmot, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1996 · N1823Q · Destroyed
  > improper planning/decision by the flight instructor (CFI) by failing to ensure that the airplane would be able to clear brush and trees near the departure end of the runway.
- [NTSB CHI96FA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA278.md): Lancair 320 · Fond Du Lac, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1996 · N320L · Destroyed
  > the fatigue in the propeller flange with soft material and oversized lightening holes. A factor was the pilot's inability to maintain control of the aircraft due to the exceeded weight and balance which led to a stall/spin.
- [NTSB CHI96LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA271.md): Cessna 150 · Wisconsin Rapid, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1996 · N3238X · Substantial damage
  > fuel exhaustion, due to the pilot's improper planning/decision and inadequate fuel management.
- [NTSB CHI96LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA268.md): Ultravia Aero Int'l Pelican · Winneconne, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1996 · CFPWZ · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a ground swerve. The location of the tree was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI96LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA267.md): Yakovlev YAK-3UA · Fond Du Lac, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1996 · N33UA · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations, and his inadequate in-flight planning and decision making. The pilot's failure to declare an emergency fuel condition (inadequate communication) was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI96LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA263.md): Rockwell S-2D · Bancroft, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1996 · N1768S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a ground swerve, encounter with soft/sandy terrain, and a subsequent noseover. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's selection…
- [NTSB CHI96LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA262.md): Piper PA-J3C · Camp Lake, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1996 · N3445K · Substantial damage
  > seizure of the number 2 piston. Inadequate maintenance was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI96LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA253.md): Yasecko LONG-EZE · Waukesha, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1996 · N303Y · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the throttle cable.
- [NTSB CHI96LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA252.md): Boeing A75N1 · East Troy, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1996 · N58712 · Substantial damage
  > corrosion and fracture of the rudder control horn.
- [NTSB CHI96LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA236.md): Wsk Pzl Mielec M-18 Dromader · Waupaca, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1996 · N2047S · Substantial damage
  > inadequate maintenance of the throttle cable by maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB CHI96LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA225.md): Sisk BD-5 · Lake Geneva, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1996 · N51SK · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to abort the takeoff, while there was sufficient runway remaining. The high temperature and calm wind were related factors.
- [NTSB CHI96LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA222.md): Piper J3C-90 · Racine, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1996 · N77563 · Destroyed
  > was improper remdial action by the pilot after encountering a stall when the elevator back pressure was not removed and the ailerons were positioned for a right bank by that increasing the airplane's left yaw/roll action. Factors in this accident were a stall…
- [NTSB CHI96LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA227.md): Cessna 172 · Cottage Grove, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1996 · N1674E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. A factor was the delayed go-around.
- [NTSB CHI96LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA215.md): Loehle-Avia 5151RG · Fond Du Lac, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1996 · N5151N · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper positioning of the fuel tank selector, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power. A factor relating to the accident was: the design/location of the fuel tank selector.
- [NTSB CHI96LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA180.md): Cessna 152 · Eau Claire, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1996 · N94647 · Destroyed
  > the flight instructor's inadequate supervision. A factor relating to the accident was: the student pilot's improper flare.
- [NTSB CHI96LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA165.md): AS+ AC 4 · Hartford, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1996 · N29HS · Substantial damage
  > lack of airspeed control by the pilot, while maneuvering.
- [NTSB CHI96LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA149.md): Deweese Bushby Mustang M-II · Lancaster, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1996 · N16JD · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering in the traffic pattern, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and collison with the terrain. The pilot's use of abrupt maneuvers was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI96LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA136.md): Cessna 172N · Middleton, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1996 · N739BN · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. Factors relating to the accident were: the gusty crosswind condition, the pilot's excessive lowering of flaps, and the…
- [NTSB CHI96LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA127.md): Socata TBM-700 · Eau Claire, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1996 · N292RG · Substantial damage
  > fatigue fracture and subsequent failure of the gear door hinge bracket.
- [NTSB CHI96LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA118.md): Cessna 310R · Marshfield, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1996 · N1835E · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot of the PA-32R, N1030Q, to obtain identification of the Cessna 310R, N1835E, visually, and his inadequate visual outlook. A factor was the failure of both pilots to hear communications from each other.
- [NTSB CHI96LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA105.md): Cessna 172 · Camp Lake, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1996 · N2966U · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from trees that were located beside the runway.
- [NTSB CHI96FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA113.md): Piper PA-32 · Milwaukee, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 1996 · N3326Q · Destroyed
  > Inadequate maintenance and inspection in that the Airworthiness Directive which applied to the fuel pump had not been complied with. A factor was the pilot was unable to reach land.
- [NTSB CHI96LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA078.md): Piper J3C-65 · Mount Horeb, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 1996 · N1412N · No damage
  > failure of the pilot to see-and-avoid the pedestrian. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, his landing on a closed airstrip, and the snow covered terrain.

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

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

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