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NTSB investigations, 1996, OR

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
  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\" = 'OR' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB SEA97FA037Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Eagle Point, ORThe failure of the first pilot (flight instructor) to initiate proper aircraft control, and his failure to perform the adequate remedial action to recover from an intentional inverted spin.Dec 14, 1996 · N278ML · DestroyedNTSB SEA97LA035Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G · Pendleton, ORThe pilot-in-command's attempt to conduct visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain altitude/clearance with hilly terrain. A contributing factor in the accident was the presence of fog.Dec 10, 1996 · N4758R · DestroyedNTSB SEA97LA029Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B3 · Ballston, ORa loss of control for undetermined reasons.Nov 19, 1996 · N921RB · Substantial damageNTSB SEA97FA027Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Boring, ORThe pilot's attempt to conduct visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions. A factor contributing to the accident was the presence of thick fog.Nov 15, 1996 · N7823K · DestroyedNTSB SEA97LA022Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCollier Q200 · Estacada, ORinadequate maintenance adjustment by the owner/pilot/mechanic, by not using safety wire to secure the throttle arm clamping screw, which resulted in a loose clamping screw and rotation of the throttle arm with respect to the butterfly valve shaft. The lack of…Oct 29, 1996 · N200CQ · Substantial damageNTSB SEA97LA020Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKarmy Rotorway Exec · Redmond, ORThe pilot's failure to remove the dolly wheels during the preflight inspection.Oct 25, 1996 · N728PC · Substantial damageNTSB SEA97TA012Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportGarlick UH-1H · Detroit, ORthe pilot's misjudgement of rotor clearance from the terrain. The proximity of the berm was a related factor.Oct 20, 1996 · N98NW · Substantial damageNTSB SEA97FA016Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Halsey, ORThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain main rotor RPM, resulting in loss of control of the helicopter and collision with terrain. Factors included the pilot's lack of experience in helicopters, and interpersonal relationship problems between the pilot and…Oct 19, 1996 · N512HH · DestroyedNTSB SEA97LA014Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Albany, ORfailure of the SA-750 pilot to see-and-avoid the Cessna 172, which had landed ahead of him on the same runway. The inherent visual restrictions of the SA-750 (a tandem two-place biplane) was a related factor.Oct 12, 1996 · N9579H · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB SEA97LA011Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAero Vodochody Aero. Works L-29 · Tillamook, ORfailure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft, while maneuvering behind an F4F aircraft. The lack of altitude for a recovery was a related factor.Oct 11, 1996 · N7150A · DestroyedNTSB SEA97LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Manzanita, ORfailure of pilot to adequately compensate for wind conditions on final approach and attain a proper touchdown point for landing. A factor relating to the accident was: the unfavorable wind condition.Oct 8, 1996 · N759RE · Substantial damageNTSB SEA97LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S2R · Glide, ORfailure of the pilot to perform an adequate preflight inspection, which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of power. Factors relating to the accident were: false indications of cockpit fuel gauges and unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.Oct 4, 1996 · N8957Q · Substantial damageNTSB SEA97FA001Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBoeing Vertol BV-107 II · Canby, ORfailure of maintenance personnel to install a cotter pin in a clevis bolt in the flight control system, which resulted in the aft directional and lateral control output pushrod to become disconnected from a bellcrank in the forward portion of the first stage…Oct 4, 1996 · N196CH · DestroyedNTSB SEA96LA223Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Paisley, ORTotal loss of engine power secondary to geartrain failure.Sep 25, 1996 · N8822W · Substantial damageNTSB SEA96LA218Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170 · Enterprise, ORthe pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance during the approach/landing, his failure to attain a proper touchdown point during the landing, and his failure to go around (while there was sufficient runway remaining). The short runway was a related factor.Sep 22, 1996 · N2496D · 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 SEA96LA206Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Ashland, ORinadequate inspection of the airplane by maintenance personnel,and a worn exhaust clamp, which resulted in a disconnected exhaust pipe, exhaust leak, burning and shorting of electrical wiring associated with the voltage regulator, and a cabin fire.Aug 30, 1996 · N4992Z · DestroyedNTSB SEA96LA199Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Sisters, ORinadequate preflight planning/preparation by the flight instructor (CFI), and his failure to obtain and/or maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Excessive gross weight, high density altitude, and improper use of flaps were…Aug 22, 1996 · N2465K · Substantial damageNTSB SEA96TA192Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell UH-1H · Pendleton, ORundetermined malfunction/failure of a flight control or hydraulic system. Rough terrain in the emergency landing area was a related factor.Aug 19, 1996 · N4734F · Substantial damageNTSB SEA96LA194Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Mulino, ORloss of engine power for undetermined reason(s).Aug 18, 1996 · N150KS · Substantial damageNTSB SEA96LA188Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJonas Exec 90 · Hermiston, ORslippage of the drive belts, while hover taxiing in ground effect, which resulted in loss of power to the rotor system; and inadequate remedial action by the pilot, which led to a roll over during touch down (forced landing). A factor relating to the accident…Aug 12, 1996 · N6183P · Substantial damageNTSB SEA96LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5A · Klamath Falls, ORthe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain proper alignment with the runway during the landing/go-around. Factors relating to the accident were: strong, gusty crosswinds, and the encounter with a runway…Aug 6, 1996 · N26414 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA96LA178Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Astoria, ORfailure of the carburetor heat box flapper valve, and the resultant air flow restriction to the carburetor. A factor relating to the accident was: high vegetation in the area where the forced landing was executed.Aug 5, 1996 · N2564M · Substantial damageNTSB SEA96LA173Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182G · Portland, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path above the MD-80's wake turbulence.Jul 28, 1996 · N3135S · Substantial damageNTSB SEA96LA167Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Cornelius, ORthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning, and his failure to see-and-avoid the obstruction (inadequate visual lookout). The transmission wire was a related factor.Jul 25, 1996 · N9624P · Substantial damageNTSB SEA96LA162Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportConkey/Wapelhorst Lancair 235 · Cottage Grove, ORrelease of the main landing gear locking mechanism for undetermined reason(s).Jul 20, 1996 · N235WC · Substantial damageNTSB SEA96LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-1 · Arock, ORfailure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop. The tailwind was a related factor.Jul 12, 1996 · N8692K · Substantial damageNTSB SEA96LA148Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M18LA · Beaver Marsh, ORthe loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). A factor relating to the accident was: the presence of trees near the forced landing area.Jul 9, 1996 · N4077 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA96LA164Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-46-350P · Hillsboro, ORblockage of the vents to both wing fuel tanks, after unknown personnel failed to remove tape (protective covering) from the vents, which resulted in collapsed fuel tanks (and wing damage).Jul 8, 1996 · N58VJ · Substantial damageNTSB SEA96LA144Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369D · Mcminnville, ORimproper maintenance (replacement) and inspection of the engine fuel governor by company maintenance personnel, the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, and a subsequent disconnect of the adjustable governor lever control rod, which disabled the engine…Jul 6, 1996 · N5110Y · Substantial damageNTSB SEA96LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule MX-7-180 · Newport, ORthe passenger's inadvertent activation of the aircraft's rudder, which resulted in a loss of directional control and collision with a tree during an attempted go-around (aborted landing).Jul 5, 1996 · N5663U · Substantial damageNTSB SEA96LA139Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAgusta A109 · Newport, ORthe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the gusty wind condition during the landing. The gusty wind was a related factor.Jul 1, 1996 · N808GM · Substantial damageNTSB SEA96LA122Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBalloon Works Firefly 8B · Wilsonville, ORfailure of the pilot to maintain clearance from the static wire, which became shorted to a transmission wire and subsequently caused a fire to erupt on the balloon's envelope. Factors relating to the accident were: the obstructions (power line wires), and the…Jun 16, 1996 · N71233 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA96LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Hillsboro, ORthe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to attain a proper touchdown point for landing. A factor relating to the accident was: upsloping terrain short of the threshold.Jun 15, 1996 · N6554P · Substantial damageNTSB SEA96LA127Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Aurora, ORinadvertent retraction of the landing gear by the pilot during landing.Jun 14, 1996 · N67SA · Substantial damageNTSB SEA96LA121Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Aurora, ORfailure of the non-certificated pilot to ensure that the landing gear was properly extended for landing. The non-certificated pilot's diverted attention was a related factor.Jun 10, 1996 · N2145D · Substantial damageNTSB SEA96LA116Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Sisters, ORthe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during a go-around, which resulted in his failure to maintain proper runway alignment. Factors relating to the accident were: the variable/gusty crosswind condition, and the proximity of the hanger and…Jun 8, 1996 · N7849G · Substantial damageNTSB SEA96LA111Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-1B · Coquille, ORthe pilot's inadequate evaluation of wind conditions, and his subsequent failure to initiate a go-around in a timely manner, which resulted in his inability to maintain clearance with trees during the go-around. Factors relating to the accident included a…Jun 5, 1996 · N9875L · Substantial damageNTSB SEA96LA110Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStelly Kolb Firestar II · Independence, ORfailure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the terrain. The aircraft's excessive gross weight was a related factor.Jun 1, 1996 · N2213U · Substantial damageNTSB SEA96LA106Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369HS · Arock, ORthe pilot's failure to see and avoid the transmission wire. A factor was the low altitude flight.May 31, 1996 · N444GJ · Substantial damageNTSB SEA96LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Corvallis, ORfailure of the pilot to properly judge the distance and altitude to the runway just before touching down, and his premature flare for landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the presence of sun glare during the landing, and the resultant degradation…May 27, 1996 · N177JM · Substantial damageNTSB SEA96LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportConsolidated-Vultee BT-13A · Brookings, ORthe pilot's misjudgment of distance/speed during the approach to landing, his failure to attain a proper touchdown point for landing, and his failure to perform a go-around, while there was sufficient runway and airspeed remaining. The tailwind was a related…May 26, 1996 · N56642 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA96LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPowers Bede BD-4 · Pacific City, ORthe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the landing flare, and his failure to maintain runway alignment, which resulted in an encounter with tall grass beside the intended landing area. Factors relating to the accident were: the…May 25, 1996 · N239CP · Substantial damageNTSB SEA96LA093Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCrescenzi Kitfox · Terrebonne, ORThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain altitude/clearance above terrain, while maneuvering to land. The unfavorable wind was a related factor.May 13, 1996 · N2094J · Substantial damageNTSB SEA96LA092Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7BCM · Bend, ORThe pilot in command's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions during the landing. Factors contributing to the accident were a crosswind and gusty wind conditions.May 11, 1996 · N2606Z · DestroyedNTSB SEA96LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLimes Challenger II · Redmond, ORthe pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude on final approach, and his failure to maintain proper clearance from an object (fence) in his approach path. The fence was a related factor.May 10, 1996 · N52898 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA96LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Harper, ORthe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain (landing area) for a precautionary landing. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot became ill during the flight.May 4, 1996 · N3568D · Substantial damageNTSB SEA96LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNanchang CJ-6A · Molalla, ORthe pilot's failure to adequately plan the approach, and his misjudgment of distance and speed during the landing. The wet runway was a related factor.May 3, 1996 · N62160 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA96LA078Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSport Flight Talon · Salem, ORloss of engine power for undetermined reason(s), and failure of the pilot to properly flare the aircraft during the emergency landing.Apr 6, 1996 · UNREG · Substantial damageNTSB SEA96IA074Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportDornier DO 328-100 · Eugene, ORdelamination of the wing de-icing boot, due to the boot reaching its life limit.Mar 31, 1996 · N334PH · Minor damage