# NTSB investigations: Cardiovascular

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB ERA25LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA019.md): Cessna 150 · Gainesville, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 18, 2024 · N11519 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s sudden incapacitation due to an in-flight cardiac arrest, which necessitated a landing by a non-pilot passenger and resulted in a hard landing and collapse of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB WPR25LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA003.md): Raytheon C90A · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 4, 2024 · N6077X · No damage
  > The pilot’s incapacitation by an in-flight cardiac event that led to cardiac arrest.
- [NTSB ERA23LA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA300.md): Piper PA46 · Vineyard Haven, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 15, 2023 · N444RR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s incapacitation due to a sudden in-flight cardiac event, which resulted in a gear-up landing.
- [NTSB ERA23LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA267.md): Fly Gyros M24 Orion · Venice, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 10, 2023 · N49PF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control on takeoff for unknown reasons; whether the pilot’s acute stroke contributed to, or resulted from, the accident could not be determined.
- [NTSB CEN23FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA019.md): Bell 407 · Morgan City, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 26, 2022 · N34BM · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of consciousness due to a cardiovascular event.
- [NTSB CEN22FA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22FA224.md): Schweizer SGS135 · Midlothian, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 5, 2022 · N2817H · No damage
  > The pilot’s incapacitation by an aortic dissection (natural disease).
- [NTSB CEN22FA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22FA217.md): Cessna 162 · Memphis, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 31, 2022 · N162KG · Substantial damage
  > Pilot incapacitation due to an acute cardiac event.
- [NTSB CEN22LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA164.md): Mooney M20E · Kerrville, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 31, 2022 · N21BS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s sudden cardiac event, which resulted in incapacitation, uncontrolled taxi after landing, and collision with a stationary parked airplane.
- [NTSB CEN22FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22FA042.md): Cessna T310R · Chadron, NE · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 22, 2021 · N310JA · Destroyed
  > The incapacitating effects of a myocardial infarction (heart attack), which resulted in the pilot's loss of airplane control and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA20LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA234.md): Evektor Aerotechnik Sportstar · Ocala, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 1, 2020 · N820NG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s impairment or distraction due to an acute stroke, which resulted in an unstabilized approach and subsequent loss of airplane control during landing.
- [NTSB ERA20FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20FA056.md): Bell 407 · Headland, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 25, 2019 · N663SF · Substantial damage
  > Pilot incapacitation by a sudden cardiac event related to severe coronary artery disease, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control.
- [NTSB WPR19LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA181.md): Rolladen Schneider LS4 · Moriarty, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 29, 2019 · N7LR · Minor damage
  > An in-flight cardiac event which necessitated an emergency landing, and which the pilot succumbed to.
- [NTSB ERA19LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA197.md): Piper PA32 · Crisfield, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 15, 2019 · N2750Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's sudden incapacitation from an undiagnosed cardiac arrhythmia while on final approach, which resulted in descent and collision with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB CEN19LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA053.md): Piper PA28 · Salem, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 2019 · N75191 · Substantial damage
  > The incapacitating effects of an acute myocardial infarction (heart attack), which resulted in the pilot's loss of airplane control and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR19LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA013.md): Robinson R44 · Kaneohe, HI · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 23, 2018 · N4132H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s sudden incapacitation from an undiagnosed heart condition during flight, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN18LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA245.md): Kubicek BB30 · Ashland, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2018 · N717FN · Minor damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure that he was secure in the balloon's basket after landing, which resulted in him falling and striking his head on the burners when the wind caught the envelope and tipped the basket over. Contributing to the accident was the…
- [NTSB CEN18LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA205.md): Cessna 150L · Union, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2018 · N19366 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s medical impairment at the time of the accident, which resulted in a collision with power lines off the end of the runway.
- [NTSB ERA17LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA269.md): Rose Herbert D Pietenpol AIR Camper · Tower City, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2017 · N709HR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incapacitation due to fainting as a result of complications from a previously undiagnosed heart condition.
- [NTSB CEN17FA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA315.md): Piper PA 22-150 · Las Vegas, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2017 · N3664Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering to land, which resulted in an accelerated stall and the pilot’s subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the gap in the pilot’s flight experience, his…
- [NTSB CEN17FA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA259.md): Air Tractor AT 602 · Cash, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2017 · N4257R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's incapacitation due to a cardiac event, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB CEN17FA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA209.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Dimmitt, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2017 · N7091F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incapacitation due to scarring from previous heart attacks and severe hypertrophy of the left ventricular wall which resulted in arrhythmia and a loss of control while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB ERA15FA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA336.md): Henderson W A/Johnson W L RV 6A · Bon Aqua, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2015 · N216LA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incapacitation from complications of a recent heart attack, which resulted in a loss of control during cruise flight.
- [NTSB WPR15FA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA250.md): Piper PA 25 · Llano, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2015 · N4369Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control during the landing approach due to an incapacitating medical event.
- [NTSB ERA15FA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA297.md): Piper PA46 · Saranac Lake, NY · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2015 · N819TB · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control during takeoff, which resulted from his impairment or incapacitation due to an acute cardiac event.
- [NTSB CEN15FA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA281.md): Stuhlmiller Robert Europa · Beloit, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2015 · N149RS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s incapacitation in flight due to a cardiovascular event.
- [NTSB CEN15LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA195.md): Quad City Challenger - II · Chippewa Falls, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2015 · N30796 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s incapacitation due to a cardiovascular event, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN14FA438](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA438.md): Cessna 414 · Bowie, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2014 · N127BC · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s incapacitation in flight as the result of a an acute cardiac event, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR14LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA272.md): Aerospatiale AS350B2 · Dietrich, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2014 · N350CR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s sudden incapacitation from a previously undiagnosed medical condition while in cruise flight, which resulted in his inability to maintain helicopter control.
- [NTSB WPR14LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA233.md): North Wing Apache Sport · Polson, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2014 · N2804P · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control during initial climb due to his experiencing an incapacitating medical event.
- [NTSB ANC14FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14FA030.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Chugiak, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 28, 2014 · N392GP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control of the helicopter due to impairment or incapacitation from a sudden, acute cardiac event.
- [NTSB ERA14FA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA138.md): Beech F33 · Lumberport, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2014 · N7203E · Destroyed
  > A stroke or cardiovascular event, which resulted in the pilot’s acute impairment or incapacitation and his subsequent flight into terrain.
- [NTSB ERA14LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA084.md): Beech A36 · Fryeburg, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 2014 · N1803X · No damage
  > The pilot’s incapacitation due to a cardiac event during taxi.
- [NTSB CEN13FA446](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA446.md): Campbell Earl S JR RV-6A · Knox, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2013 · N914ES · Destroyed
  > The incapacitation of the pilot due to a cardiovascular event that prevented him from maintaining control of the airplane during the landing approach.
- [NTSB CEN13LA377](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA377.md): Dankelman Peter G RV-7A · Marion, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2013 · N445RV · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s sudden incapacitation and natural death as a result of cardiovascular disease.
- [NTSB CEN13LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA256.md): Eskildsen Steen Skybolt · Easton, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 2013 · N7KE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's medical incapacitation due to an acute cardiac event after performing aerobatic maneuvers.
- [NTSB CEN13FA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA259.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Lamar, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 5, 2013 · N82509 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's in-flight loss of control, which was likely due to a sudden cardiac event.
- [NTSB CEN13LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA179.md): Cessna 150M · Deming, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2013 · N9172U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's physical incapacitation, including loss of vision, which led to a loss of control and the subsequent in-flight breakup of the airplane.
- [NTSB WPR13FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA118.md): Cessna 152 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2013 · N89059 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incapacitation due to his preexisting cardiac disease, which resulted in his degraded or complete loss of ability to control the airplane.
- [NTSB ERA13LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA093.md): Russom Roy G Hummel H5 · Calhoun, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2012 · N156FH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s impairment or incapacitation due to the effects of medication, worsening cardiac disease, or cardiac arrhythmia, which resulted in his loss of control of the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN13FA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA081.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Blair, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2012 · N720RC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control due to physical incapacitation.
- [NTSB ERA13FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA039.md): Beech A36 · Hooksett, NH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2012 · N4325W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's total incapacitation in flight due to an acute heart attack.
- [NTSB CEN12FA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA378.md): Iar Brasov IS-28B2 · Wallis, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2012 · N6388V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an emergency situation, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s acute coronary event, which resulted from his severe…
- [NTSB WPR12LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA241.md): Westcott Prowler Jaguar · Salinas, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2012 · N125CW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inability to maintain airplane control during takeoff due to an incapacitating cardiac event.
- [NTSB CEN12FA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA154.md): Cessna 172N · Floresville, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 2012 · N5427J · Substantial damage
  > The medical incapacitation of the pilot due to a sudden cardiac arrhythmia or acute myocardial infarction.
- [NTSB CEN12FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA088.md): Piper PA-31 · New Orleans, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 2011 · N6485L · Minor damage
  > The pilot's fatal cardiac event, which resulted in the inflight loss of control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's use of impairing medications and operation of the airplane with disqualifying medical conditions.
- [NTSB ANC12FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12FA006.md): Eurocopter AS 350 B2 · Iliamna, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2011 · N165EH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control due to sudden medical impairment or incapacitation.
- [NTSB ERA12FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA006.md): Harry L. Weber Arion LI · Hedgesville, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2011 · N747HW · Substantial damage
  > An aerodynamic stall at low altitude due to the pilot’s acute cardiac event.
- [NTSB WPR11FA474](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA474.md): Poe G L/Poe S Y 540 · Chualar, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2011 · N42GP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s incapacitation due either to g-induced loss of consciousness alone or in combination with a cardiac arrhythmia. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s use of several medications.
- [NTSB ERA11LA496](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA496.md): Aero Adventure Zephyr II · Sylacauga, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2011 · N3577F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incapacitation due to a heart attack during takeoff, which led to an in-flight loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB ERA11FA495](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA495.md): North American T-28C · Martinsburg, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2011 · N688GR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's impairment or incapacitation that occurred during a low-altitude aerobatic maneuver due to complications from a recent heart attack, resulting in his inability to maintain control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the Federal…

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```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 c."mKey" IN (SELECT f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE starts_with(f."findingCode", '02012050'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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