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NTSB investigations, 1996, TX

180,611 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,590 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\" = 'TX' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB FTW97FA073Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Brackettville, TXfailure 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.Dec 26, 1996 · N30891 · DestroyedNTSB FTW97LA072Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Austin, TXThe 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.Dec 25, 1996 · N66773 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW97LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210N · Kerrville, TXthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.Dec 19, 1996 · N6555Y · Substantial damageNTSB FTW97LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188 · La Porte, TXloss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.Dec 17, 1996 · N9860V · Substantial damageNTSB FTW97LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-D · Amarillo, TXfailure of the #1 exhaust valve, which resulted in loss of engine power and a forced landing on rough/uneven terrain. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.Dec 14, 1996 · N87226 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW97LA060Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M-20G · Saginaw, TXThe driver of the vehicle's failure to maintain clearance from the taxiing airplane. A factor was the dark night light condition which resulted in the driver's delayed visual identification of the airplane.Dec 11, 1996 · N6868N · Substantial damageNTSB FTW97LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 340 · El Dorado, TXthe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. The gusty wind was a related factor.Dec 11, 1996 · N999JW · Substantial damageNTSB 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 damageNTSB FTW97LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8F · Floydada, TXThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind during landing. Factors were the crosswind and the locked left main wheel brake.Nov 29, 1996 · N1907K · Substantial damageNTSB FTW97IA045Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas MD-82 · Dfw Airport, TXThe failure of the low pressure turbine shaft. A factor was the coke build up on the low pressure turbine shaft.Nov 23, 1996 · N3507A · Minor 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 FTW97LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Manvel, TXLoss of aircraft control due to the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind. A factor was the crosswind.Nov 15, 1996 · N25JM · Substantial damageNTSB FTW97LA040Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Plainview, TXthe pilot's continued descent below the minimum descent altitude (MDA). Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, the adverse weather conditions.Nov 13, 1996 · N5443 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW97FA039Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Colorado City, TXthe pilot's encounter with instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his subsequent loss of aircraft control, due to spatial disorientation. Factors relating to the accident were: the clouds, low ceilings, and the pilot's lack of recent instrument…Nov 12, 1996 · N5116N · DestroyedNTSB FTW97LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Grand Prairie, TXfailure of the pilot to ensure that the fuel selector was positioned to a tank with sufficient fuel, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's inadequate preflight, false indication from the…Nov 5, 1996 · N6546N · Substantial damageNTSB FTW97LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-3 · Tyler, TXa loss of engine power due to failure of the crankshaft. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Nov 3, 1996 · N798C · Substantial damageNTSB FTW97FA032Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · San Leon, TXThe pilot's inadvertent stall and spin of the airplane. Factors were the pilot's lack of total experience in the make and model of airplane and the weather conditions.Nov 1, 1996 · N25LS · Substantial damageNTSB FTW97LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-19 · Mckinney, TXthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, by selecting a seat/cushion that would not allow adequate knee clearance and ankle movement in the cockpit, which was subsequently attributed to the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during…Oct 30, 1996 · N5102R · Substantial damageNTSB FTW97LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-31ATC · Lubbock, TXthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind. A factor was the crosswind.Oct 26, 1996 · N444TL · Substantial damageNTSB FTW97LA028Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185E · Giddings, TXThe loss of engine power as result of an oil leak due to a pinched 'O' ring in the oil filter. Factors were the improper installation of the oil filter, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Oct 24, 1996 · N185XX · Substantial damageNTSB FTW97LA025Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech S35 · Jefferson, TXThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and his failure to maintain clearance from the fence. A factor was the fence post.Oct 24, 1996 · N881T · 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 FTW97LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-55B · Bellville, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall. Factors were the dark night conditions and the pilot's failure to lower the flaps.Oct 11, 1996 · N179DP · Substantial damageNTSB FTW97LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDickson RV-3A · Rosharon, TXThe pilot's failure to follow procedures and directives in that he did not use carburetor heat and he did not periodically clear the engine during an extended glide. Factors were the carburetor icing weather conditions and the transmission wire.Oct 9, 1996 · N3920P · DestroyedNTSB FTW97LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502 · Idalou, TXthe pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in an overrun during takeoff and an encounter with cotton (crop) and rough/uneven terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: the excessive loading of the airplane for the existing conditions, the…Oct 8, 1996 · N4533H · Substantial damageNTSB FTW97LA006Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175B · Mount Pleasant, TXThe total loss of engine power due to the #3 connecting rod separation resulting in engine seizure. Factors were the dark night and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Oct 7, 1996 · N8171T · 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 FTW96TA398Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportHughes 269C · Houston, TXcompany maintenance personnel not complying with maintenance procedures and directives to inspect the helicopter's skids, which allowed the right skid to wear beyond the manufacturer's tolerances.Sep 24, 1996 · N7492F · Substantial damageNTSB FTW96FA399Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-T45 · Granger, TXthe pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather conditions, and subsequent loss of aircraft control due to spatial disorientation. Factors relating to the accident were darkness, the prevailing fog and low ceilings, the inadequate flight instruments…Sep 23, 1996 · N3107B · DestroyedNTSB FTW96LA397Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Lonestar, TXThe loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations resulting in the fuel exhaustion. A factor was the unsuitable terrain for the forced landing.Sep 21, 1996 · N369PT · Substantial damageNTSB FTW96LA395Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 407 · Kerrville, TXThe loss of power due to the pilot's failure to comply with established procedures. Factors were a short in the FADEC wiring harness due to a manufacturing defect, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Sep 21, 1996 · N1114S · Substantial damageNTSB FTW96FA390Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 320C · Waco, TXVFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude or clearance from the terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: inadequate preflight by the pilot, his failure to obtain a weather…Sep 19, 1996 · N3020T · DestroyedNTSB FTW96IA389Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportAirbus Industrie AE 340-300 · San Antonio, TXturbulence, and failure of passengers to properly fasten their seat belts and properly hold lap children after the captain announced expected turbulence.Sep 18, 1996 · DAIGK · No 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 FTW96LA377Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPzl-Mielec MIG-17 · Amarillo, TXThe pilot's excessive takeoff rotation which led to premature lift-off at a speed inadequate to maintain flight. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in the MIG-17.Sep 6, 1996 · N1719 · DestroyedNTSB FTW96FA373Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech D55 · Corsicana, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain minimum control airspeed which resulted in the loss of control. Factors were the bent collar of the left main fuel tank refueling neck which resulted in fuel siphoning from the tank in flight, the pilot's failure to follow…Sep 5, 1996 · N873LB · DestroyedNTSB 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 FTW96LA375Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269B · Frisco, TXThe pilot's improper touchdown procedure.Sep 1, 1996 · N9558F · Substantial damageNTSB FTW96LA374Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Brownfield, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll. A factor was the crosswind.Sep 1, 1996 · N1502F · Substantial damageNTSB FTW96LA370Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401 · Plains, TXfailure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane, while maneuvering after a swath run, which subsequently resulted in a collision with the terrain. A factor relating to the accident was: the adverse wind condition (gusty wind and possible windshear).Aug 30, 1996 · N1558N · Substantial damageNTSB FTW96LA357Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Lubbock, TXinadequate maintenance by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power when the magneto disengaged from the engine. A related factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.Aug 25, 1996 · N4538H · Substantial damageNTSB FTW96LA353Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-36-300 · Hale Center, TXthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and failure to obtain and/or maintain adequate airspeed after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush. The overweight condition of the airplane and high density altitude were related factors.Aug 20, 1996 · N57831 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW96LA351Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Midland, TXfailure of the pilot to obtain or maintain adequate airspeed, by allowing the airplane to enter an excessive nose high attitude and an excessive rate of climb after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with the terrain. A…Aug 19, 1996 · N61609 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW96LA354Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Victoria, TXthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. A related factor was the rough/uneven terrain (gopher mound) on the grass runway.Aug 18, 1996 · N600JM · Substantial damageNTSB FTW96LA364Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Spring, TXfailure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during a touch-and-go, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve, an encounter with soft terrain, and a nose over of the airplane.Aug 17, 1996 · N89032 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW96LA348Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportVans RV-4 · Van Horn, TXloss of engine power due to a cracked oil cooler, which led to the loss of all lubricating oil and an engine seizure. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a related factor.Aug 16, 1996 · XBINF · Substantial damageNTSB FTW96LA344Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TR182 · Port Isabel, TXpilot impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol and drugs, and failure of the pilot(s) to maintain obstacle clearance, during an intentional low altitude flight manueuver (low pass under a bridge).Aug 13, 1996 · N6316T · DestroyedNTSB FTW96LA341Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S-2R · Wharton, TXtotal loss of engine power due to a fractured torque sensor shaft. Factors relating to the accident were: the obstructions (fence and trees) in the emergency landing area.Aug 12, 1996 · N3084X · Substantial damageNTSB FTW96FA339Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 23 · Wimberley, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed. Factors were the high density altitude, the tail wind, and the pilot's failure to adhere to the limitations prescribed by his flight instructor.Aug 11, 1996 · N2382Z · Destroyed