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NTSB investigations: NONE, 1996

45 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is NONE. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.

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Phase of flight

Aircraft model

Cases per year

19642026

NTSB investigations: NONE, 1996 per year, 1964–2026: 2,123 cases
1964	20
1965	19
1966	15
1967	25
1968	32
1969	27
1970	31
1971	30
1972	25
1973	45
1974	41
1975	49
1976	41
1977	51
1978	55
1979	46
1980	60
1981	42
1982	38
1983	64
1984	58
1985	45
1986	50
1987	31
1988	39
1989	25
1990	34
1991	37
1992	36
1993	37
1994	42
1995	34
1996	45
1997	39
1998	37
1999	29
2000	30
2001	44
2002	34
2003	35
2004	38
2005	38
2006	30
2007	38
2008	33
2009	33
2010	36
2011	28
2012	28
2013	24
2014	24
2015	24
2016	22
2017	19
2018	26
2019	20
2020	19
2021	24
2022	25
2023	17
2024	23
2025	18
2026	19

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Latest cases

Query with 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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('00000')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

duckdb -csv -c "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.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('00000'))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('00000'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.

NTSB MIA97LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLet Blanik L-13 · Mulberry, FLThe pilot's failure to check that the spoiler handle was locked in the retracted position prior to takeoff.Dec 22, 1996 · N48052 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW97LA068Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaven S-60A · Rio Rancho, NMThe passenger's failure to follow recommended procedures to properly brace for a high wind landing. A factor was the windshear.Dec 21, 1996 · N4396K · No damage NTSB SEA97LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-77 · Spokane, WAThe failure of the pilots of both airplanes to see and avoid each other. A factor contributing to the accident was the Cessna's pilot diverted attention.Dec 18, 1996 · N6043M · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB FTW97LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLet L23 · Bryan, TXthe 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.Dec 2, 1996 · N290SB · Substantial damage NTSB CHI97LA022Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGalaxy AX8 · Columbia, MOthe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the ditch, which was encountered during the landing; and high vegetation, which covered the ditch making it not visible to the pilot.Nov 3, 1996 · N5347S · No damage NTSB LAX97LA028Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLeibert BD-5B · Phoenix, AZloss of engine power during the takeoff initial climb, due to an undetermined cooling system malfunction. A related factor was: soft terrain in the forced landing area.Oct 30, 1996 · N169DS · Substantial damage NTSB ATL97LA013Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLet L-13 · Benton, TNfailure 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.Oct 30, 1996 · N15CB · Substantial damage NTSB LAX97LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 2-33-A · Los Alamitos, CAThe student pilot's failure to properly handle the glider, and the instructor pilot's inadequate supervision.Oct 20, 1996 · N65844 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW97LA023Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar RX 8 · Albuquerque, NMA sudden increase in wind velocity.Oct 8, 1996 · N3581D · No damage NTSB IAD97LA004Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWsk Pzl Krosno KR-03A · Kutztown, PAthe glider pilot's improper decision to takeoff despite the presence of a glider winch cable lying on the runway area, which led to the glider snagging the winch cable during the takeoff roll and a subsequent forced landing. A related factor was: the airport…Oct 6, 1996 · N288S · Substantial damage NTSB FTW97LA011Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAvian Balloon Skyhawk · Albuquerque, NMThe ground crew member's failure keep clear from the gondola during take off. A factor was the pilot's failure to insure crew coordination during take off.Oct 5, 1996 · N47AV · No damage NTSB FTW97LA004Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPZL-Bielsko SZD-59 · Sterling, COLoss of control when the pilot exceeded the velocity of stall while in a turn.Oct 4, 1996 · N597R · Substantial damage NTSB LAX96FA344Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportThunder and Colt Colt 240A · Phoenix, AZThe pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to drugs which led to his misjudgment of his descent rate during landing. Contributing factors were: his failure to activate the deflation device (rip line) and turn off the pilot lights, improper use of…Sep 27, 1996 · N434TC · Minor damage NTSB NYC97LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchempp-Hirth CIRRUS-S · Wadsworth, OHThe pilot's inadvertent activation of the speed brakes while being towed for takeoff. Subsequently, the glider pilot lost sight of the tow airplane due to excessive altitude, released the tow rope, and performed an off airport landing during which the glider…Sep 25, 1996 · N9775 · Substantial damage NTSB CHI96LA349Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAvian Balloon Magnum IX · Stilwell, KSthe pilot's not maintaining adequate clearance from a tree, and his allowing an abrupt touchdown. Factors relating to the accident were: dusk and the proximity of tree(s).Sep 22, 1996 · N2006W · No damage NTSB LAX96LA343Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 690 · Truckee, CAThe inadequate visual outlook by both pilots while in the vicinity of the airport. A factor was that each aircraft was on a different frequency at the time.Sep 20, 1996 · N840DC · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB LAX96LA330Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBurkhart Grob G102 · Warner Springs, CAimproper planning/decision by the pilot concerning a low altitude release to return to the airport after takeoff. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's inadequate preflight by failing to ensure that the yaw indicator string movement was free,…Sep 9, 1996 · N3950B · Substantial damage NTSB IAD96LA142Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS-1-26E · Elmira, NYthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude and airspeed during the landing approach, resulting in a stall/spin and subsequent encounter with an embankment.Sep 1, 1996 · N1142S · Substantial damage NTSB NYC96LA172Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPzl-Bielsko SZD-59 · Franconia, NHThe pilot's misjudged altitude and distance which resulted in the collision with trees short of the runway.Aug 24, 1996 · N591SZ · Substantial damage NTSB FTW96LA361Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBalloon Works Firefly 7 · Rio Rancho, NMthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power lines. The variable wind condition was a related factor.Aug 24, 1996 · N7414U · Substantial damage NTSB CHI96LA279Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchleicher ASK-13 · Thompsonville, MIan evasive maneuver necessitated by the tow plane's aborted takeoff.Aug 4, 1996 · N11EK · Substantial damage NTSB FTW96LA330Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchleicher KA6-CR · Forrest City, ARthe pilot's failure to abort the takeoff. Factors were the dust restricting his visibility and the uneven terrain.Aug 3, 1996 · N445M · Substantial damage NTSB ATL96LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Bessemer, ALThe dual student's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during landing, and the flight instructor's failure to properly supervise the flight.Jul 25, 1996 · N9167T · Substantial damage NTSB SEA96LA147Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchleicher ASW-19 · Salem, UTThe pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point during an off-airport landing. Factors relating to the accident were: loss of thermal lift, high obstructions (transmission wires) near the edge of the field that the pilot chose to land, and a bale of…Jul 5, 1996 · N19KH · Substantial damage NTSB NYC96LA140Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 1-26E · Marston Mills, MAfailure of the pilot to maintain control of the glider while being towed during takeoff, which resulted in a pitch oscillation, failure of the tow cable, loss of airspeed, an inadvertent stall/spin, and an uncontrolled collision with the ground.Jul 5, 1996 · N603MX · Destroyed NTSB FTW96LA303Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaven Ralley RX7 · Gunnison, COthe pilot's inadequate weather evaluation. A factor was the high wind.Jul 5, 1996 · N4014K · Substantial damage NTSB FTW96LA292Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRaven S55A · Gunnison, COThe pilot's improper planning/decision. The weather condition (sudden high wind) was a related factor.Jul 5, 1996 · N4273Y · No damage NTSB FTW96FA279Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPrevatt RV-6 · Boulder, COPoor judgment by the pilot of the RV-6, N194JP, in that he traversed an uncontrolled airport at traffic pattern altitude, failure of the pilots of both airplanes to see and avoid each other, and an inadvertent airplane stall encountered by the pilot of the…Jun 29, 1996 · N194JP · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB CHI96TA260Accident · No injuriesFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33AK · Mattoon, ILthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the glider. Factors were the runway sign and the failure of the pilot to maintain a visual lookout.Jun 19, 1996 · N65809 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW96LA242Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar S-60A · San Angelo, TXfailure of the pilot to maintain altitude or clearance from a tree, during an approach to land in a field.Jun 9, 1996 · N63286 · Minor damage NTSB ATL96LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS233A · Franklinton, NCthe failure of the instructor pilot to maintain control of the aircraft.May 30, 1996 · N1197S · Substantial damage NTSB LAX96LA218Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 1-24 · Tehachapi, CAthe glider pilot's decision to land on the grass covered infield instead of the alternate runway, and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper use of the spoilers and brakes.May 25, 1996 · N91888 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC96LA111Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS-2-33A · Bloomingburg, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall spin and collision with trees.May 19, 1996 · N65847 · Minor damage NTSB CHI96LA165Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAS+ AC 4 · Hartford, WIlack of airspeed control by the pilot, while maneuvering.May 18, 1996 · N29HS · Substantial damage NTSB FTW96LA212Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBalloon Works Firefly 8B-15 · Ft. Lupton, COthe pasenger's failure to follow the instructions given by the pilot during a briefing.May 14, 1996 · N2577G · No damage NTSB IAD96LA083Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLithuanian Factory of LAK-12 · Woodbine, MDThe pilot's decision to fly with inadequate research of forecast weather.May 11, 1996 · N112LK · Substantial damage NTSB FTW96LA201Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS-233A · Odessa, TXthe pilot's failure to obtain the required airspeed resulting in a hard landing. A factor was the lack of thermal lift.May 3, 1996 · N7773S · No damage NTSB ANC96LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Kasilof, AKfuel starvation due to a kinked fuel supply line from the left main tank, and the pilot's improper rebuild/remanufacture of the airplane. A smaller than standard fuel line from the fuel strainer to the carburetor, a smaller than standard fuel cap vent, and a…Apr 28, 1996 · N1930A · Substantial damage NTSB LAX96LA160Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS1-34 · Inyokern, CAthe pilot misjudged altitude while maneuvering in mountainous terrain. Contributing factors were: the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and the lack of available thermal lift over the rapidly rising rough terrain.Apr 7, 1996 · N7623 · Substantial damage NTSB ATL96LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Elkin, NCfailure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve.Mar 29, 1996 · N89297 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW96FA156Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportThunder and Colt 180A · Hartsel, COThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain on which to make a landing. The rocky terrain was a related factor.Mar 25, 1996 · N767TC · Destroyed NTSB LAX96LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEiriavion PIK 20D · Hollister, CAthe pilot's improper in-flight decision to take a longer than necessary route back to the airport during a period of marginal lift.Mar 23, 1996 · N4HT · Substantial damage NTSB LAX96LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBurkhart Grob G102 · Minden, NVthe pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude from the airport, which resulted in an off-airport forced landing.Mar 14, 1996 · N851BG · Substantial damage NTSB FTW96LA140Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerostar Raven S49A · Vidalia, LAthe pilot-in-command's inadequate supervision of the ground crewmember.Mar 3, 1996 · N6374L · No damage NTSB CHI96LA102Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBalloon Works Firefly 7-15 · Brighton, IAThe pilot's bone condition, which resulted in a fractured ankle during a normal touchdown.Feb 25, 1996 · N2598H · No damage