# Fatal NTSB investigations 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. Page 105 of 617 · 30,846 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB ERA11FA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA334.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Westbrook, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2011 · N8233P · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power during approach due to inadequate torque on the No. 3 cylinder hold-down nuts. - [NTSB ERA11FA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA332.md): Cessna 152 · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2011 · N48869 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent spin. - [NTSB CEN11WA380](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11WA380.md): Cessna 182 · Asturias, Spain · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 6, 2011 · SP-CFM · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage - [NTSB WPR11FA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA248.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Astoria, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2011 · N511FS · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering for landing, which resulted in a stall/spin. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's distraction and anxiety from a reported failure of the airplane's electrical system. - [NTSB ERA11LA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA326.md): Buckeye Dream Machine · Russellville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2011 · N3561F · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to switch fuel tanks when the fuel was exhausted, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power. - [NTSB WPR11FA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA242.md): Cessna 172R · Wendover, UT · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2011 · N475ER · Substantial damage > The pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed during the downwind turn resulting in an aerodynamic stall, in-flight loss of control, and spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and exceedance of the approved weight and… - [NTSB ERA11FA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA321.md): Beech V35 · Ellijay, GA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 30, 2011 · N29MW · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain while maneuvering in a mountainous area. - [NTSB WPR11FA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA241.md): Cessna R172K · Cold Springs, NV · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 29, 2011 · N9831V · Substantial damage > The pilot's continued visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a controlled collision with terrain. - [NTSB CEN11FA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA358.md): Rockwell 112 · Bryan, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 29, 2011 · N1041J · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and his improper control inputs following the loss of engine power, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control. Contributing to… - [NTSB WPR11FA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA239.md): Brantly B-2B · Weaverville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 27, 2011 · N222DW · Substantial damage > The student pilot's decision to fly in windy conditions that exceeded his capabilities, which resulted in his subsequent loss of helicopter control. Contributing to the accident was his lack of flight experience in the accident helicopter. - [NTSB ANC11FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11FA037.md): Cessna 180 · Chugiak, AK · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 27, 2011 · N4955A · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of control of the airplane during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in make and model, his lack of currency in FAA required takeoffs and landings, and his… - [NTSB ERA11FA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA312.md): Beech 58 · Murphy, NC · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 25, 2011 · N77AR · Substantial damage > An in-flight fire that mostly likely occurred in the right front cockpit area behind the instrument panel and below the glare shield; the origin of the fire could not be determined because of the extensive fire damage. - [NTSB CEN11RA687](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11RA687.md): Pilatus PC-12 · Faridabad Parvatiya Colony, India · Accident · 12 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 25, 2011 · VT-ACF · Substantial damage > On May 25, 2011, an Indian registered Pilatus PC-12/45 airplane, VT-ACF, operated by Air Chartered Services Pvt, as an emergency medical services (EMS) flight, sustained substantial damage when the airplane impacted terrain near Faridabad Parvatiya Colony,… - [NTSB DCA11WA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA11WA113.md): Beech C90 · Kaduna, Nigeria · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 24, 2011 · N346UZ · Substantial damage > On May 24, 2011 about 1300 UTC, N346UZ, a Beechcraft C90, collided with the ground during approach to Kaduna Airport (KAD), Kaduna, Nigeria. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The airplane was substantially damaged. The local flight originated at… - [NTSB ERA11WA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11WA308.md): Bell 206L-3 · Norte de Santander, Colombia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 23, 2011 · HK4448 · Destroyed > On May 23, 2011, about 2105 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Bell 206L-3, Columbian registration HK4448, operated by Aviheco S.A., was destroyed following a collision with terrain near Norte de Santander, Columbia. The local flight originated in Bogota.… - [NTSB CEN11FA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA346.md): Hansen IB C Cassutt III M · Erie, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 22, 2011 · N420FH · Substantial damage > The pilot's incapacitation due to a cardiac event. - [NTSB CEN11FA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA347.md): Beech F33A · Taos, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 20, 2011 · N1533Y · Substantial damage > The pilot’s continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in loss of situational awareness, and a possible encounter with icing conditions. - [NTSB WPR11FA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA230.md): Cameron Lancair Legacy · Pioneer, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 18, 2011 · N121J · Substantial damage > The pilot’s continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions at an insufficient altitude to clear terrain. - [NTSB WPR11FA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA228.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Rock Springs, WY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 18, 2011 · N93577 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s decision to continue flight into an area of known adverse weather, which resulted in an accumulation of structural ice that led to a loss of control and in-flight breakup. Also causal was the pilot’s inadequate preflight weather planning. - [NTSB DCA11RA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA11RA059.md): Saab 340 · Los Menucos, Argentina · Accident · 21 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 18, 2011 · LV-CEJ · Destroyed > On May 18, 2011, at about 23:47 UTC, a Sol Lineas Aereas Saab 340A, registration LV-CEJ, was enroute from Neuquén, Argentina, to Comodoro Rivadavia, Argentina when the flight crew declared an emergency then disappeared from radar. The aircraft was later… - [NTSB WPR11FA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA225.md): P&M Pegasus Quik 912S · Hanalei, HI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 17, 2011 · N705PM · Substantial damage > The pilot's continued operation of the aircraft with deteriorated wing fabric and his aggressive maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in the right wing fabric’s failure during flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's loading of the aircraft… - [NTSB ERA11WA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11WA310.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Sao Pedro, Brazil · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 16, 2011 · PT-IFS · Destroyed > On May 16, 2011, about 0130 universal coordinated time, a Piper PA-34-200, Brazilian registration PT-IFS, was destroyed when it impacted hilly terrain under unknown circumstances near Sao Pedro, Sao Paulo, Brazil. The Brazilian certificated pilot and three… - [NTSB WPR11LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA223.md): Czech Aircraft Works Spol Sro Sportcruiser · Arlington, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2011 · N282SC · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain control during the takeoff climb, which resulted in a stall at low altitude and collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impaired performance from over-the-counter medications. - [NTSB ERA11WA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11WA305.md): Cessna 210M · Breu Branco, Brazil · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 14, 2011 · PR-HSM · Substantial damage > On May 14, 2011, about 1430 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 210M, Brazilian registration PR-HSM, was substantially damaged when it impacted wooded terrain under unknown circumstances, in a remote, dense forest near Breu Branco, Brazil. The foreign… - [NTSB ERA11FA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA299.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Benezette, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 13, 2011 · N7603D · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined from the available evidence. - [NTSB CEN11FA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA337.md): Bell OH-58C · New Athens, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 12, 2011 · N9263Y · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to attain sufficient altitude to clear terrain while maneuvering. - [NTSB WPR11WA482](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11WA482.md): Robinson R22 · Julia Creek, Australia, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 9, 2011 · VH-DSD · Substantial damage > On May 9, 2011, at 0440 universal coordinated time, a Robinson R-22, Australian registry VH-DSD, operated by Versatile Helicopter Services, impacted terrain during a mustering operation near Julia Creek, Australia. The helicopter was substantially damaged and… - [NTSB WPR11FA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA221.md): Air Tractor AT-802A · Miles City, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 9, 2011 · N8523H · Substantial damage > The pilot's continued visual flight rules flight into deteriorating weather conditions in an airplane not equipped for instrument flight, which resulted in a collision with terrain. - [NTSB ERA11FA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA291.md): Piper PA-28-180 · New Hampton, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 9, 2011 · N5275L · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The PA24 pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from the PA28, resulting in an in-flight collision. Contributing to the accident was the PA24 pilot's decision to overtake the PA28. - [NTSB ERA11FA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA287.md): Czech Sport Piper Sport · Spring Hill, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 7, 2011 · N420PS · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent application of control inputs that resulted in rapid, right-rolling, negative g-forces during night cruise flight and his subsequent ejection from the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly at night in… - [NTSB CEN11FA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA324.md): Woodward Harold L Ravin 500 · Conroe, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 7, 2011 · N913RA · Destroyed > An in-flight smoke event on takeoff and the pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB ERA11FA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA285.md): Hebert Peter J Lancair Legacy · Richlands, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 6, 2011 · N23PH · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB CEN11FA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA319.md): Thomas Europa · Shreveport, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 4, 2011 · N914KM · Substantial damage > The loss of aircraft control and subsequent impact with terrain for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CEN11LA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA316.md): Norris Dominator · Blue Springs, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 2011 · N103EB · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines. - [NTSB ERA11FA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA274.md): Beech E18S · Miami Gardens, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 2, 2011 · N18R · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper response to a loss of power in the No. 2 engine and his failure to ensure that the airplane was airworthy. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate engine maintenance by the operator's maintenance personnel. - [NTSB ERA11FA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA272.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Indiana, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 1, 2011 · N445AB · Substantial damage > The pilot's operation of the helicopter at a low-forward airspeed out of ground effect, which resulted in the helicopter’s loss of translational lift and tail rotor authority and the pilot’s subsequent loss of helicopter control. - [NTSB CEN11FA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA312.md): Combs Earl W Kitfox Speedster · Elephant Butte, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 1, 2011 · N89MM · Destroyed > The pilot's loss of control of the airplane for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB CEN11FA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA310.md): Jurmu Stol CH701 · Pulaski, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2011 · N701MJ · Substantial damage > The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane during initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of recent flight experience. - [NTSB ANC11WA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11WA028.md): Cessna 195A · Campbell River, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 28, 2011 · N41X · Destroyed - [NTSB ERA11WA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11WA276.md): Robinson R22 · Sulmona, Italy · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 26, 2011 · I-ETEC · Destroyed > On April 26, 2011, at 1743 coordinated universal time (1843 local time), a Robinson R22, Italian registration I-ETEC, was destroyed when it impacted power lines near Sulmona, L'Aquila, Italy. The pilot and the observer were fatally injured. The flight, which… - [NTSB CEN11LA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA307.md): Cessna 320 · Lake Heron, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2011 · N320AZ · Substantial damage > The pilot’s controlled flight into terrain while conducting a flight at low altitude in instrument meteorological conditions. - [NTSB ERA11LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA263.md): Solo Wings Windlass Aquilla · Starke, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2011 · N94370 · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of airplane control while taxiing, which resulted in the weight-shift-controlled airplane becoming inadvertently airborne and subsequently impacting the ground. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the make and… - [NTSB ERA11FA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA258.md): Cessna 210D · Altavista, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2011 · N3963Y · Substantial damage > The pilot’s loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of experience in actual night instrument conditions. - [NTSB CEN11FA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA304.md): Cubcrafters CC11-160 · Parker, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2011 · N143FJ · Substantial damage > The pilot’s excessive and unsafe maneuvering during gusty wind conditions, which resulted in an inadvertent stall-spin. - [NTSB CEN11FA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA302.md): Beech 58 · Topeka, KS · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2011 · N580EA · Destroyed > The pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s minimal experience flying in actual instrument conditions. - [NTSB ERA11WA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11WA265.md): Embraer EMB-810C · Manaus, Brazil · Accident · 7 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 21, 2011 · PT-EFS · Destroyed > On April 21, 2011, about 1850 coordinated universal time, an Embraer EMB-810C, Brazilian registration PT-EFS, was destroyed when it impacted terrain shortly after takeoff from Eduardo Gomes Airport (SBEG), Manaus, Brazil. The two flight crewmembers and five… - [NTSB CEN11FA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA300.md): Dahlman-Dower Tailwind W-8 · Elk City, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2011 · N7804C · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to attempt flight into instrument meteorological conditions in an airplane that was equipped for flight in visual meteorological conditions only, which resulted in the pilot’s spatial disoriented and loss of control of the airplane. - [NTSB CEN11WA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11WA297.md): Reims FR172J · Rheindelden, Germany · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 18, 2011 · D-EENT · Substantial damage > On April 18, 2011, approximately 1245 coordinated universal time, a Reims Cessna FR172J, D-EENT, departed the runway and nosed over while landing at Herten-Rheinfelden Aiport (EDTR), Rheinfelden, Germany. The two occupants on-board were both fatally injured.… - [NTSB CEN11FA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA299.md): Claus Rodney L Christen Eagle II · San Angelo, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 2011 · N38RC · Substantial damage > The pilot did not maintain sufficient altitude to recover from a low-level aerobatic maneuver. - [NTSB CEN11FA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA285.md): Hawker-Beechcraft E-55 · De Queen, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2011 · N3959W · Substantial damage > The pilot’s loss of control during takeoff for undetermined reasons. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?fatal=1&page=106 ## 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' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?fatal=1&page=105 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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