NTSB investigations, 1996

146 cases where the first occurrence was “In flight collision with object”.

Cases per year

19822026
NTSB investigations, 1996 per year, 1982–2026: 4,605 cases
1982302
1983260
1984261
1985230
1986213
1987198
1988191
1989203
1990181
1991155
1992189
1993170
1994163
1995163
1996146
1997154
1998161
1999164
2000164
2001150
2002143
2003155
2004137
2005112
2006114
2007126

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NTSB IAD97LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Colombia Staton, OHinadequate 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.Dec 31, 1996 · N2587G · Substantial damageNTSB LAX97LA079Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5A · Banning, CAThe pilot's intentional low flight in an area of foothills and canyons at an altitude insufficient to maintain clearance from obstacles.Dec 29, 1996 · N9944U · Substantial damageNTSB 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 damageNTSB NYC97LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-5 · Levant, MEthe 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.Dec 21, 1996 · N56391 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC97LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Baltimore, MDthe student pilot's premature rotation and inadequate supervision by the flight instructor (CFI), which resulted in failure of the flight crew to obtain adequate airspeed during takeoff for a proper rate of climb. Trees at the departure end of the runway were…Dec 15, 1996 · N714YW · Substantial damageNTSB IAD97LA031Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Wellsville, NYDescent below the published minimum descent altitude followed by collision with the surrounding terrain.Dec 11, 1996 · N3424N · DestroyedNTSB FTW97LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS350B · East Cameron 71failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from an object (crane/bucket). The gusty wind condition and proximity of the crane/bucket were related factors.Dec 9, 1996 · N390MA · Substantial damageNTSB IAD97FA025Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Commander 681 · Mansfield, OHthe pilot's early descent below the minimum descent altitude (MDA), while preparing to land from an instrument approach, and his failure to maintain adequate altitude and clearance from obstruction(s).Nov 30, 1996 · N9129N · DestroyedNTSB LAX97LA057Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Mcgregor Point, HIthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft and distance from the pole.Nov 29, 1996 · N6262N · Substantial damageNTSB MIA97LA028Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American T28B · Somerville, TNthe pilot misjudged his altitude/clearance above trees on terrain that was higher than the surrounding terrain, while performing an aerobatic maneuver.Nov 23, 1996 · N3178U · DestroyedNTSB FTW97TA046Accident · No injuriesFinal reportAerospatiale AS-355-F1 · Taos, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor was terrain induced turbulence.Nov 23, 1996 · N606SP · Substantial damageNTSB CHI97LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Chesterfield, MOthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout.Nov 22, 1996 · N704DR · Substantial damageNTSB FTW97FA044Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Fort Worth, TXthe 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.Nov 20, 1996 · N1394T · DestroyedNTSB CHI97LA019Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule MX-7-235 · Hubbard Lake, MIthe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and failure to maintain proper alignment with the airstreip during the go-around (aborted landing). The crosswind and proximity of trees were related factors.Nov 3, 1996 · N56593 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW97LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206L-3 · Mancos, COfailure of the pilot to maintain clearance from the windsock, during a hover/pedal-turn after lift-off.Nov 2, 1996 · N937R · Substantial damageNTSB FTW97LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B-3 · Creole, LAthe pilot's inadequate preflight by failing to remove the 100 foot long line and the external cargo basket from the helicopter before takeoff, and/or his failure to ensure that clearance/altitude was maintained from the fence.Oct 31, 1996 · N2043B · Substantial damageNTSB IAD97FA014Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Brandy Station, VAthe 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.Oct 30, 1996 · N7737G · DestroyedNTSB 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 damageNTSB CHI97LA016Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369 · Vestaburg, MIfailure of the pilot to maintain clearance with the wires.Oct 28, 1996 · N9251F · Substantial damageNTSB NYC97MA005Accident · Minor injuriesClass 1 · MajorFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas MD-88 · Flushing, NYThe Safety Board's full report is available at www.ntsb.gov/publictn/publictn.htm. NTSB Report AAR-97/03. the inability of the captain, because of his use of monovision contact lenses, to overcome his misperception of the airplane's position relative to the…Oct 19, 1996 · N914DL · Substantial damageNTSB MIA97LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Fruitland Park, FLThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain proper runway alignment during takeoff. The unfavorable wind condition was a related factor.Oct 19, 1996 · N5155E · Substantial damageNTSB FTW97LA019Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502 · Throckmorton, TXfailure 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…Oct 18, 1996 · N4549Z · DestroyedNTSB IAD97LA006Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Springfield, OHfailure of the pilot to maintain obstacle clearance, while maneuvering at low altitudes. A related factor was the quartering tail wind.Oct 13, 1996 · N42719 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA97FA005Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Everett, WAThe pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to the recent excessive use of potent prescription drugs, the pilot's descent below the published decision height, and the pilot's failure to execute a missed approach. Factors contributing to the…Oct 8, 1996 · N761TQ · DestroyedNTSB MIA97LA004Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Ringgold, GAThe pilot's failure to see and avoid obstructions during takeoff.Oct 8, 1996 · N2286Y · Substantial damageNTSB CHI97LA005Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 23 · Neenah, WIthe local terrain conditions around the airport. A factor was the inadequate runway safety area.Oct 8, 1996 · N2398Z · DestroyedNTSB SEA96LA220Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRalph Taylor Royal T · Kent, WAin-flight collision with an unknown object.Sep 25, 1996 · N2554 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW96TA400Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna T188C · Snyder, TXThe 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.Sep 24, 1996 · N9537J · Substantial damageNTSB IAD96LA151Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150C · Liberty, KYthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude, while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in in-flight collision with trees.Sep 23, 1996 · N1947Z · DestroyedNTSB 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 damageNTSB IAD96LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Richwood, WVimproper in-flight planning/decision by the flight crew, and inadequate supervision by the check pilot, which resulted in the flight crew's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from trees on rising terrain. A factor relating to the accident was:…Sep 21, 1996 · N848LF · Substantial damageNTSB ATL96LA130Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor 402 · Mayersville, MSthe pilot's misjudgment of his ground speed and distance to trees during the swath run, and his delayed pull-up at the end of the swath run, which resulted in his failure to remain clear of the trees. The tail wind and location of the trees were related…Sep 21, 1996 · N1517G · Substantial damageNTSB SEA96LA216Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Gillette, WYfailure of the pilot to see-and-avoid the obstruction (power line). The powerline was a related factor.Sep 19, 1996 · N8789C · Substantial damageNTSB ANC96LA155Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · Skwentna, AKthe pilot's improper planning/decision. Related factors were: the terrain condition, unfavorable (lee-side) wind, and trees.Sep 15, 1996 · N9033L · Substantial damageNTSB SEA96TA213Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell 206B-3 · St Regis, MTfailure of the pilot to maintain clearance from electrical transmission lines. The proximity of transmission lines was a related factor.Sep 13, 1996 · N47MA · Substantial damageNTSB 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 damageNTSB FTW97LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-36-300 · Stanton, TXPilot's failure to maintain clearance with a wire resulting in the separation of the rudder and a loss of aircraft control.Sep 8, 1996 · N57871 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW96LA379Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Palestine, TXThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff.Sep 8, 1996 · N7467D · Substantial damageNTSB SEA96LA211Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Pacific City, ORthe pilot's failure to see-and-avoid the transmission line. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's low altitude flight, and the transmission line.Sep 7, 1996 · N12382 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX96LA331Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Oxnard, CAthe instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight, and his delay in taking the controls and initiating a go-around. The student pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment and the proximity of the runway remaining marker were related factors.Sep 7, 1996 · N41331 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW96LA371Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-301 · Meadow, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the transmission wire. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.Sep 3, 1996 · N3166H · Substantial damageNTSB ANC96LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 207 · Kotzebue, AKan in-flight encouter with bird(s)/geese, which resulted in a bird strike.Sep 3, 1996 · N7396U · Substantial damageNTSB FTW96GA365Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Jennings, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance. Factors were the pilot's lack of recent experience in the make and model of airplane, the dark night, and fog.Aug 31, 1996 · N14196 · DestroyedNTSB 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 damageNTSB CHI96LA313Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Aitkin, MNthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from known transmission lines. Factors relating to this accident were the transmission lines and the sunglare which hindered the pilot's ability to see the transmission lines.Aug 23, 1996 · N4797Q · Substantial damageNTSB LAX96FA310Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell/Tsirah 209AH-1FT · Palmdale, CAthe first pilot misjudged the distance from the rock outcropping. The pilot's ostentatious display was a factor in this accident.Aug 20, 1996 · N777TZ · DestroyedNTSB FTW96FA352Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-1B · Boulder, COThe pilot's poor judgment in attempting low altitude flight in mountainous terrain without adequate mountain flying training which led to low altitude maneuvering exceeding the climb capability of the airplane. Factors in the accident were: the pilot's…Aug 20, 1996 · N6505L · DestroyedNTSB CHI96LA310Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Galesburg, ILfailure of the pilot to maintain clearance from trees that protruded into the field that he was spraying.Aug 20, 1996 · N904X · Substantial damageNTSB SEA96LA195Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182E · Grangeville, IDfailure of the pilot to maintain proper runway alignment and clearance from a fence post during landing. Factors relating to the accident were: an animal (deer) on the approach end of the runway, an encounter with a downdraft, and a fence post near the edge…Aug 18, 1996 · N3270Y · Substantial damageNTSB ATL96LA121Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Tuscaloosa, ALThe pilot's failure to see and avoid an antenna during low altitude maneuvering.Aug 18, 1996 · N4405E · Substantial damage