# Fatal NTSB investigations: Cessna 305A

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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB IAD99FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99FA041.md): Cessna 305A · Hilltown, PA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 1, 1999 · N5171G · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The inadequate lookout of both pilots, and the pilot of the other aircraft.
- [NTSB IAD99FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99FA004.md): Cessna 305A · Warren, VT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1998 · N5213G · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The glider pilot's failure to perform the emergency tow release and abort the takeoff. A factor in the accident was the glider pilot's improper decision to make repeated attempts to close the canopy in flight.
- [NTSB ANC91FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91FA050.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Tatitlek, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1991 · N6966D · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Failure of both pilots to see-and-avoid each other (inadequate visual lookout). A factor related to the accident was: inadequate communication among all participating aircrews.
- [NTSB ATL90FA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA144.md): Cessna 305A · Fruitdale, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1990 · N5301G · Destroyed
  > The pilot exercised poor judgment by attempting to operate the airplane while impaired by alcohol.
- [NTSB NYC89FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89FA074.md): Cessna 305A · Blairstown, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 1989 · N5300G · Substantial damage
  > Delays by both pilots in releasing the glider tow line after the glider pilot allowed the glider to maneuver excessively above the tow aircraft. The weather conditions were factors.
- [NTSB MIA88FA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88FA269.md): Cessna 305A · Tampa, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1988 · N5223G · Substantial damage
  > Plt experienced complete loss of engine power while climbing through 200 ft. the aircraft stalled and mushed, descending out of control and crashing to the ground. The engine was operated to full power after the accident. The cause of the loss of engine power…
- [NTSB SEA88LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA046.md): Cessna 305A (L-19) · Jean, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 1988 · N5173G · Destroyed
  > Witnesses observed acft enter 45 deg climb attitude on liftoff, climb to about 200 ft AGL, then enter left turn. Acft appeared to stall, wing dropped and nose fell through to impact 100 yds left of runway. Flaps found set at 60 deg vs. max 30 deg setting…
- [NTSB NYC85FA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85FA213.md): Cessna C-305A · Brooklyn, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1985 · N5250G · Destroyed
  > During an aerial banner tow operation at low level along the beach, witnesses observed the airplane bank sharply to the right and dive into the water. Witnesses recall the engine noise to have been loud yet sputtering before the impact. Inspection of the…
- [NTSB SEA82FA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82FA175.md): Cessna 305A · Belden, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1982 · N5196G · Destroyed
  > During a search mission, the subject aircraft was seen to turn, then apparently slow or pause and then disappear inverted into high trees at the 4600 foot level. Parts of the aircraft being searched for were only 300 feet from the crash of the subject…
- [NTSB MKC81FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC81FA009.md): Cessna 305A · Denison, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 29, 1980 · N5262G · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC80FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80FA064.md): Cessna 305A · Farmingdale, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 2, 1980 · N5174G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX79FA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79FA065.md): Cessna 305A · Hamilton City, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Aug 11, 1979 · N5191G · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN77FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN77FA045.md): Cessna 305A · Gunnison, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jun 26, 1977 · N5222G · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW67A0084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW67A0084.md): Cessna 180 · Catahoula, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Feb 13, 1967 · N53650 · Destroyed
- [NTSB UNK64X1924](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X1924.md): Cessna 305A · Stuttgart, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 23, 1964 · N1173D · Destroyed

## 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."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2074002'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?fatal=1&model=2074002

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