# NTSB investigations, 1996

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 MIA97LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA053.md): Pacheco Searey · Key Biscayne, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1996 · N91036 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to retract the landing gear before landing the amphibious airplane in water. The pilot's lack of experience/certification/training in seaplanes was a possible factor.
- [NTSB MIA97LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA052.md): Sirocco Flying Club MJ 5 · Sanford, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1996 · N949EA · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering in the traffic pattern (crosswind) after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, uncontrolled descent, and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB MIA97LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA051.md): Cessna 172P · Atlanta, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1996 · N62145 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to initiate an immediate climb (go-around or missed approach) after encountering fog, while on final approach to land. Darkness and fog at the end of the runway were related factors.
- [NTSB MIA97IA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97IA050.md): Douglas DC8-62 · Orlando, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1996 · N804AX · Minor damage
  > The failure of the captain to center the rudder and close all engine throttles during an aborted takeoff resulting in an uncontrolled turn to the right due to nose wheel steering through the rudder pedals and asymmetric engine thrust. A factor in the incident…
- [NTSB LAX97LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA081.md): Globe GC-1B · Jean, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1996 · N3325K · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both pilots to maintain directional control of the aircraft, and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. A factor in the accident was the limited conventional gear experience of both pilots.
- [NTSB LAX97LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA080.md): Cessna 182P · Fullerton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1996 · N9003M · Substantial damage
  > Fuel system water contamination due to the failure of both pilots to purge all water from the fuel system prior to departure. Contributing factors were: failure of the mechanic conducting the recent annual inspection to identify and replace a deteriorated…
- [NTSB IAD97LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA040.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Colombia Staton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1996 · N2587G · Substantial damage
  > inadequate supervision by the flight instructor (CFI), and his failure to ensure that sufficient altitude and/or clearance was maintain from obstructions (trees) during the approach. Darkness was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW97LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA077.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Raton, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1996 · N40437 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the exhaust rocker arm retaining studs due to over torquing of the attachment bolts by maintenance personnel during installation. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC97TA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97TA016.md): Cessna 180 · St Mary'S, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 31, 1996 · N7066 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, and subsequent loss of engine power. Factors associated with the accident were the presence of ice crystals in the atmosphere, and unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL97LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA031.md): Cessna 310Q · Selma, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1996 · N7561Q · Substantial damage
  > The failure of maintenance personnel to correctly repair and install the pilot's seat.
- [NTSB MIA97WA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97WA060.md): Aerospatiale SA-315B · Sapahwa, Peru · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 29, 1996 · N9151A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX97LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA079.md): Grumman American AA-5A · Banning, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1996 · N9944U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's intentional low flight in an area of foothills and canyons at an altitude insufficient to maintain clearance from obstacles.
- [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 MIA97LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA045.md): Issoire-Aviation PIK-30 · Boynton Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1996 · N25RJ · Substantial damage
  > failure of the engine to restart for undetermined reason(s), after gliding (sailing) for about 3 hours, resulting in a forced landing in a swamp.
- [NTSB MIA97FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA049.md): Piper PA-30 · Goldsboro, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1996 · N8220Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to follow instrument approach procedures during numerous instrument approaches and missed approaches which resuled in a total loss of engine power on both engines due to fuel exhaustion. Factors contributing to the accident were: the…
- [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 ATL97FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97FA030.md): Beech A36 · Pensacola, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1996 · N23652 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply that resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was low ceilings.
- [NTSB ATL97FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97FA029.md): Mooney M20C · Roxboro, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1996 · N7773M · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane, due to spatial disorientation. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's use of an unapproved drug, low ceiling, restricted visibility (fog), and an undetermined anomaly with the vacuum system.
- [NTSB IAD97LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA036.md): Cessna 172N · Manville, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1996 · N738UW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to perform a go-around, and his failure to retract the flaps in increments.
- [NTSB CHI97LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA048.md): Cessna 402A · Menominee, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1996 · N337PL · Substantial damage
  > ice restricting normal brake system, normal braking not possible for the pilot and the pilot's poor in-flight planning. A factor was the pilot not performing a flight to an alternate destination airport.
- [NTSB MIA97FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA047.md): Champion 7GCBC · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1996 · N7596F · Substantial damage
  > Intentional aerobatics at too low an altitude that did not allow for recovery from an intentional maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the operation of the airplane at an overgross weight condition.
- [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 CHI97LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA046.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Hayes Center, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1996 · N4836V · Substantial damage
  > inadequate fuel management by the pilot, which resulted in fuel starvation. The factors relating to the accident were: a fuel leak at the engine driven fuel pump, and the engine driven fuel pump pressure was too low.
- [NTSB ATL97LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA028.md): Mooney M20F · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1996 · N737JC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel consumption calculations, and the excessive flow of the fuel injector servo, that combined to result in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB LAX97LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA077.md): Cessna 140 · Emigrant Gap, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1996 · N76857 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudgment of altitude/clearance while attempting a precautionary landing on a closed, snow covered runway.
- [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 NYC97LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA037.md): Richardson Kitfox 4 · Trenton, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1996 · N922VR · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering after takeoff, which resulted in a stall/spin and an uncontrolled descent into terrain. The airplane's excessive gross weight was a related factor.
- [NTSB NYC97FA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97FA194.md): Learjet 35A · Dorchester, NH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1996 · N388LS · Destroyed
  > The captain's failure to maintain situational awareness, which resulted in the airplane being outside the confines of the instrument approach; and the crew's misinterpretation of a step-down fix passage, which resulted in an early descent into rising terrain.…
- [NTSB MIA97LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA048.md): Kelly Rans S-12 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1996 · N6156K · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering after takeoff, which resulted in a stall/mush and collision with trees.
- [NTSB LAX97LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA076.md): Trickle TR-4 · Davis, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1996 · N91RT · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue fracture and separation of one rod end cap bolt. A factor in the accident was the nature of the terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX97FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97FA075.md): Piper PA-28-140 · San Diego, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1996 · N943R · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command of the Piper PA-28, N943R, to maintain an adequate visual lookout to see and avoid the Cessna 150, N63137. A factor in the accident was the failure of the air traffic controller to issue a traffic advisory to the pilot…
- [NTSB LAX97LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA073.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-10-15 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1996 · N151SY · No damage
  > the ramp agent's failure to maintain a good situational awareness of the push-back. A factor was the dark night lighting conditions and the general communication failure of the ground push-back crew.
- [NTSB FTW97LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA071.md): Cessna 210A · Peyton, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1996 · N6680X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper fuel management by failing to avoid a prolong uncoordinated turn or slip, which resulted in fuel starvation. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, and the lack of (activated) runway lights.
- [NTSB NYC97LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA033.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Ellington, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1996 · N55228 · Substantial damage
  > ice ingestion into the engine from the carburetor air box, which resulted in a loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing, off airport, on unprepared terrain.
- [NTSB MIA97WA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97WA044.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Walker Cay, Bahamas · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 22, 1996 · N48PB · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA97LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA046.md): Let Blanik L-13 · Mulberry, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1996 · N48052 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to check that the spoiler handle was locked in the retracted position prior to takeoff.
- [NTSB MIA97FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA043.md): Forney F-1 · Middleburg, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1996 · N7530C · Destroyed
  > VFR flight by the noninstrument-rated pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), which resulted in spatial disorientation and an uncontrolled descent into a wooded area. Factors relating to the accident were: failure of the pilot to obtain a…
- [NTSB LAX97LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA072.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-83 · San Jose, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1996 · N590AA · No damage
  > The flight's encounter with severe turbulence while the injured cabin crew was standing.
- [NTSB LAX97LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA071.md): Farhat RV6A · Julian, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1996 · N961CP · Destroyed
  > flight by the pilot into known adverse weather conditions, which resulted in the accumulation of airframe ice and an inability to maintain clearance (proper altitude) from mountainous terrain. Moderate to severe icing conditions in clouds, turbulence, and…
- [NTSB LAX97FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97FA070.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Lucerne Valley, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1996 · N2377T · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed after encountering turbulence, low level wind shear, and an open door.
- [NTSB IAD97LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA037.md): Robinson R22 HP · Islip, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1996 · N8414H · Substantial damage
  > The students pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB FTW97LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA069.md): Aerostar RX-8 · Rio Rancho, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1996 · N6310T · Minor damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent flight into high wind.
- [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 ANC97LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA015.md): Boeing 737-400 · Yakutat, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1996 · N775AS · No damage
  > an in-flight encounter with unforecast severe clear air turbulence.
- [NTSB SEA97IA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97IA040.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-80 · Seattle, WA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1996 · N941AS · Minor damage
  > The failure of the left wing walker to verify the clearance between the left wing and the fuel truck during taxi, and his delay in signaling the lead marshaller to alert the pilot to stop the aircraft prior to impact. Factors contributing to the incident…
- [NTSB NYC97LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA035.md): Cessna T210M · Lexington, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1996 · N732UH · Substantial damage
  > failure of #5 exhaust valve and/or #5 exhaust valve guide, which resulted in a progressive engine failure (debris puncturing the #5 piston crown, exhaust gasses entering the crankcase, loss of oil through the breather system, oil exhaustion, and subsequent…
- [NTSB NYC97LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA034.md): Maule M-5 · Levant, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1996 · N56391 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance from tree(s) during an attempted go-around. The crosswind and proximity of tree(s) were related factors.
- [NTSB NYC97LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA032.md): Cessna 172RG · Stamford, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1996 · N4829V · Destroyed
  > inadequate preflight by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to an inadequate fuel supply of fuel. Darkness and trees in the emergency landing area were related factors.
- [NTSB LAX97LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA074.md): Cessna 152 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1996 · N96049 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in an inadvertent porpoise and subsequent overload failure of the nose gear.
- [NTSB IAD97LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA034.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Beverly, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1996 · N7246F · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s), and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering for a forced landing, which resulted in a stall and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.

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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
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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

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