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NTSB investigations, 1996, FL

180,610 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,589 accidents, the rest incidents and other occurrences. Each has NTSB’s narrative and, once the investigation is done, its probable cause; since 2008, its findings and sequence of events.

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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
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  WHERE year(c.\"eventDate\") = 1996
    AND c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'FL' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB MIA97LA053Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPacheco Searey · Key Biscayne, FLfailure 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.Dec 31, 1996 · N91036 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA97LA052Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSirocco Flying Club MJ 5 · Sanford, FLfailure 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.Dec 31, 1996 · N949EA · DestroyedNTSB MIA97IA050Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportDouglas DC8-62 · Orlando, FLThe 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…Dec 31, 1996 · N804AX · Minor damageNTSB MIA97LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportIssoire-Aviation PIK-30 · Boynton Beach, FLfailure of the engine to restart for undetermined reason(s), after gliding (sailing) for about 3 hours, resulting in a forced landing in a swamp.Dec 28, 1996 · N25RJ · Substantial damageNTSB ATL97FA030Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Pensacola, FLThe pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply that resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was low ceilings.Dec 28, 1996 · N23652 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA97FA047Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · Fort Lauderdale, FLIntentional 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.Dec 26, 1996 · N7596F · Substantial damageNTSB ATL97LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Daytona Beach, FLThe pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel consumption calculations, and the excessive flow of the fuel injector servo, that combined to result in fuel exhaustion.Dec 26, 1996 · N737JC · Substantial damageNTSB MIA97LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKelly Rans S-12 · Jacksonville, FLfailure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering after takeoff, which resulted in a stall/mush and collision with trees.Dec 24, 1996 · N6156K · 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 MIA97FA043Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportForney F-1 · Middleburg, FLVFR 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…Dec 22, 1996 · N7530C · DestroyedNTSB MIA97LA038Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G · Lantana, FLan undetermined throttle problem, which resulted in a stuck (binding) throttle; and inadequate remedial action by the pilot, which led to a hard landing and subsequent nose over.Dec 15, 1996 · N1200Z · DestroyedNTSB MIA97LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Pensacola, FLfailure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground swerve and subsequent collapse of the nose gear. The crosswind was a related factor.Dec 10, 1996 · N6955D · Substantial damageNTSB ATL97LA023Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPereyra Aventura II · Rockledge, FLThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Dec 9, 1996 · N32913 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL97LA022Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421C · St. Petersburg, FLimproper installation of the new starter adapter by maintenance personnel.Dec 8, 1996 · N5195C · Substantial damageNTSB MIA97LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHoster/Volmer VJ22 (Sportsman) · Seminole, FLinadequate maintenance/inspection of the airplane by the pilot/owner, and fuel contamination that resulted in fuel starvation.Dec 6, 1996 · N2921 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA97LA032Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Sugarloaf Key, FLa complete loss of engine power due to a disconnected connecting rod cap.Dec 1, 1996 · N9545J · Substantial damageNTSB ATL97LA020Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLake LA-4-200 · St. Petersburg, FLFuel exhaustion for undetermined reasons.Nov 27, 1996 · N1109L · Substantial damageNTSB ATL97LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Brooksville, FLThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Nov 1, 1996 · N81435 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL97FA014Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Avon Park, FLThe pilot's improper use of the elevator trim, which resulted in runway contact by the propeller during the takeoff roll and subsequent loss of aircraft control.Oct 31, 1996 · N8353P · Substantial damageNTSB ATL97LA010Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLindberg Kitfox IV · Merritt Island, FLA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the failure of the pilots to maintain airspeed.Oct 27, 1996 · N11LG · DestroyedNTSB MIA97LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSiai-Marchetti F206C · Kissimmee, FLthe pilot misjudged the flare resulting in a hard landing.Oct 25, 1996 · N61FD · Substantial damageNTSB ATL97LA009Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Amelia Island, FLinadequate maintenance/inspection, which resulted in a failure to detect and correct moisture contamination of the left magneto; and/or improper adjustment of the engine fuel pump output, which resulted in excessive fuel pressure.Oct 25, 1996 · N32DG · Substantial damageNTSB ATL97LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco YMF5 · Punta Gorda, FLthe pilot's improper flare during touchdown.Oct 24, 1996 · N723SR · Substantial damageNTSB MIA97FA010Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 172F · Venice, FLinadequate maintenance servicing of the airplane during an oil change by the owner/pilot for his failure to secure the oil temperature probe securing nut. Also, inadequate maintenance of the airplane by the owner/pilot for his failure to operate the engine…Oct 22, 1996 · N5130F · Substantial damageNTSB MIA97LA008Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 21OK · Tampa, FLThe failure of the pilots of both airplanes to see and avoid each other. Contributing to the accident was the improper planning/decision of the pilot of the Cessna 210 to depart the traffic pattern on the downwind leg rather than on the upwind leg as…Oct 20, 1996 · N81SC · 2 aircraft · 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 ATL97LA003Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHarper W-8 Tailwind · Macclenny, FLthe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.Oct 13, 1996 · N91323 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA96TA236Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell 206B III · Flamingo, FLthe wire strike protection guide became entangled in a mangrove branch which resulted in helicopter control not being maintained.Sep 30, 1996 · N2113Z · Substantial damageNTSB MIA96LA231Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Pensacola, FLloss of engine power during the initial climb due to contamination in the carburetor. Trees in the emergency landing area were a related factor.Sep 16, 1996 · N984WB · Substantial damageNTSB ATL96LA127Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 33 · West Palm Beach, FLThe maintenance personnel failure to properly inspect the fuel system during the last annual inspection.Sep 16, 1996 · N108VW · Substantial damageNTSB MIA96FA229Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Commander 680E · Lakeland, FLfailure of the pilot to maintain minimum control speed, while returning to the airport for a precautionary landing, following a reported loss of power in one engine, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and an uncontrolled collision with the terrain.…Sep 10, 1996 · N262X · DestroyedNTSB MIA96LA228Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCanadair T-33 · Punta Gorda, FLfailure of the pilot to extend the wing flaps for takeoff, and his failure to attain sufficient airspeed for flight with the flaps retracted, which resulted in a stall/mush after lift-off.Sep 7, 1996 · N99195 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA96LA227Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAgusta A109A II · Flamingo, FLThe pilot being unable to stop the helicopter after encounter wet grass after making a precautionary landing in an unlit parking lot following loss of power in one engine and illumination of a transmission chip detector light.Sep 6, 1996 · N169BH · Substantial damageNTSB MIA96LA222Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Stuart, FLThe student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, resulting in a loss of directional control, collapse of the nose gear, and subsequent nose down on the runway.Sep 3, 1996 · N93102 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL96FA123Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBurkhart Grob G-115D · Indiantown, FLfailure of maintenance personnel to rebalance the flight controls after the airplane had been repainted, which resulted in rudder flutter and in-flight breakup of the airplane.Aug 24, 1996 · N234VW · DestroyedNTSB MIA96LA215Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210M · Opa Locka, FLthe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, a forced landing, and subsequent in flight collision with terrain. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a related factor.Aug 21, 1996 · N732ST · Substantial damageNTSB ATL96LA122Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican AA5 · Crestview, FLthe pilot's improper operation of the powerplant controls.Aug 20, 1996 · N1198D · Substantial damageNTSB ATL96FA119Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · St. Petersburg, FLAn engine malfunction for undetermined reasons. A factor was the pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site.Aug 17, 1996 · N8016L · Substantial damageNTSB MIA96LA214Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Plant City, FLa loss of engine power due to fuel contamination, resulting in a forced landing, and subsequent nose over. A factor in this accident was an inadequate aircraft pre-flightAug 16, 1996 · N7053F · Substantial damageNTSB MIA96LA213Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Lantana, FLthe pilot misjudged the flare, resulting in a hard landing, and the nose gear collapsing.Aug 15, 1996 · N89405 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA96LA209Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269A · Cottondale, FLimproper assembly of the main rotor blade dampners by a mechanic which resulted in the helicopter being damaged by ground resonance.Aug 10, 1996 · N8784F · Substantial damageNTSB MIA96LA207Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStout Glasair III · Boynton Beach, FLinadequate preflight by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power, due to an inadequate supply of fuel.Aug 8, 1996 · N340 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA96LA224Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Panama City, FLfailure of the pilot to extend the landing gear before touchdown, which resulted in an inadvertent wheels-up landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot allowed his attention to be diverted, and the resultant interference with his landing…Aug 6, 1996 · N4478W · Substantial damageNTSB MIA96LA202Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Live Oak, FLfailure of the pilot to use carburetor heat during the approach to land, which resulted in loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. The weather (carburetor icing condition) was a related factor.Aug 4, 1996 · N3399W · Substantial damageNTSB MIA96LA198Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Sarasota, FLthe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the fuel tanks resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Jul 31, 1996 · N397MS · Substantial damageNTSB MIA96LA197Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47D1G · West Boca Raton, FLFailure of the pilot to apply carburetor heat following a loss of engine power due to inadequate altitude over a populated area. Contributing to the accident was the encounter with conditions favorable for carburetor icing.Jul 30, 1996 · N1200Z · Substantial damageNTSB MIA96LA193Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Fort Myers, FLfailure of the pilot (PIC) to ensure that an adequate preflight inspection was performed; a missing (or loose) fuel cap on the left wing; probable fuel siphoning; and fuel exhaustion, which resulted in a loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing…Jul 22, 1996 · N1623X · Substantial damageNTSB MIA96LA192Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Okeechobee, FLfailure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane during a high speed taxi check, which resulted in a lift-off and subsequent collision with the terrain.Jul 19, 1996 · N62224 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA96LA191Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFairchild Hiller FH1100 · Lutz, FLthe pilot's improper use of the flight controls (collective and cyclic), while conducting a ground run, resulting in a roll over.Jul 19, 1996 · N5061F · Substantial damageNTSB MIA96LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · St Petersburg, FLa loss of engine power due to fuel contamination, which resulted in a forced landing (ditching) in water. Factors relating to the accident were: an inadquate annual inspection by maintenance personnel, and an inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot.Jul 17, 1996 · N6819Y · Substantial damage