# 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.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB CEN11WA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11WA222.md): Learjet 24 · Pachuca, Mexico · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 18, 2011 · XB-GHO · Destroyed
  > On February 18, 2011, approximately 1705 coordinated universal time (1105 central standard time), a Lear Jet 24, XBGHO, registered to Rutas Aereas Mayas Flight School, was destroyed when it impacted terrain and a building while doing touch-and-go landings at…
- [NTSB CEN11FA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA195.md): Cessna 182P · Levelland, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2011 · N325LA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during a landing and subsequent go-around with a crosswind.
- [NTSB ERA11FA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA146.md): Cessna 172S · New Smyrna Beach, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2011 · N6345L · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to recognize or implement adequate remedial action to counter the effects of spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the spatial disorientation experienced by one or both pilots.
- [NTSB WPR11FA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA138.md): AirBorne WindSport Edge XT-912-L · Hanapepe, HI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 2011 · N29EP · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor did not maintain aircraft control while maneuvering at low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the inadvertent application of the choke, which resulted in a momentary interruption of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN11LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA194.md): Taylorcraft DCO-65 · Americus, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 2011 · N46089 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR11LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA133.md): Buckeye Breeze LX · Bullfrog, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 2011 · N75752 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control while maneuvering to land at an off-airport site.
- [NTSB DCA11WA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA11WA027.md): Indonesian Aerospace 212 · Tanjung Pinang, Indonesia · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 12, 2011 · PK-ZAI · Destroyed
  > On February 12, 2011, at 1340 Indonesian local time (0640 UTC), an Indonesian Aerospace CASA 212-100, registered in Indonesia as PK-ZAI, and operated by PT. Sabang Merauke Air Charter, crashed under unknown circumstances following takeoff from Hang Nadim…
- [NTSB CEN11WA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11WA190.md): Hawker Beechcraft BE 95-B55 · Forcletta, Switzerland · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 11, 2011 · HB-GDS · Destroyed
  > Under the jurisdiction and control of the Swiss government.
- [NTSB DCA11RA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA11RA025.md): Swearingen SA227 · Cork, Ireland · Accident · 6 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 10, 2011 · EC-ITP · Destroyed
  > On February 10, 2010, at 0950 local time, a Swearingen SA-227 Metroliner, Spanish registration EC-ITP, operated by Flightline/Manx2 Air as flight 7100, crashed after attempting a landing on runway 17 at the Cork Airport, Cork, Ireland. The flight was a…
- [NTSB ANC11WA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11WA019.md): Cessna 150 · Mission, British Columbia, Canada · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 10, 2011 · Substantial damage
  > On February 9, 2011, approximately 1615 Pacific Standard Time, two Canadian registered Cessna 150 airplanes, C-FVXY and C-GZUB, collided in midair during a planned formation flight involving four airplanes. After separating, C-GAUB glided down and landed in a…
- [NTSB ERA11WA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11WA145.md): Scotts-Bell 47 47G-4A · El Tocuyo, Venezuela · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 9, 2011 · YV447A · Destroyed
  > On February 9, 2011, about 1300 UTC, a Scotts-Bell 47, Inc., 47G-4A, YV-447A, collided into mountainous terrain near El Tocuyo, Venezuela. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and flight plan information is unknown for the foreign non-U.S.…
- [NTSB DCA11WA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA11WA038.md): Pilatus PC-12 · Plettenberg, South Africa · Accident · 9 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 8, 2011 · ZS-GAA · Destroyed
  > On February 8, 2011 at 1430 UTC, ZS-GAA, a Pilatus PC-12, operated by Majuba Aviation, crashed during approach to Plettenberg Bay Airport, South Africa. Instrument meterological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The pilot, copilot, and 7…
- [NTSB WPR11WA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11WA129.md): Cessna 310R · Bathurst Island, Australia, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 5, 2011 · VH-XGX · Substantial damage
  > On February 5, 2011, at 1255 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 310R, VH-XGX, operated by a private individual, collided with terrain near Bathurst Island, Australia. The airplane was substantially damaged and the pilot, the sole occupant, was killed. The…
- [NTSB ERA11WA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11WA161.md): Cessna A188B · Itinga, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 5, 2011 · PT-FFG · Substantial damage
  > On February 5, 2011, about 1330 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Cessna A188B, Brazilian registration PT-FFG, operated by Globo Aviacao Agricola Ltda, collided with a tree during a crop dusting flight, in Bom Jesus, Itinga do Maranhao City, Maranhao,…
- [NTSB WPR11WA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11WA127.md): Robinson R44 · Cessnock, Australia, Australia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 4, 2011 · VH-HFH · Substantial damage
  > On February 4, 2011, at 0047 universal coordinated time, a Robinson R-44, VH-HFH, operated by Aero Logistics Pty, collided with terrain during an instructional flight near Cessnock, Australia. The helicopter was substantially damaged and the pilot and a…
- [NTSB DCA11WA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA11WA024.md): Raytheon Hawker · Sulaimanyia, Iraq · Accident · 7 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 4, 2011 · OD-SKY · Destroyed
  > On February 4, 2011 about 1449 UTC, OD-SKY, a Hawker Beechcraft HS-850XP, registered to Club Aviation S.A.L and operated by Sky Lounge services S.A.L., crashed during the initial takeoff climb at Suliamaniyah International Airport, Iraq. The 3 crew members…
- [NTSB WPR11FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA120.md): Aeronca O-58C · San Luis Obispo, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 2011 · N47503 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s delay in using carburetor heat, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to an encounter with carburetor icing conditions.
- [NTSB ERA11FA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA133.md): Potez-Air Fouga CM 170 Magister · Kissimmee, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 2011 · N415FM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/mechanic's improper decision to continue a tight-turning landing pattern after a loss of hydraulic pressure, and his subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed during that pattern, which resulted in an accelerated maneuver stall. Contributing…
- [NTSB WPR11GA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11GA115.md): Mcdonnell Douglas Heli 369FF · Marana, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jan 31, 2011 · N530RL · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent tail rotor strike during an attempted pinnacle landing, which resulted in the pilot's loss of control of the helicopter. Inhospitable terrain/topography contributed to the severity of the accident.
- [NTSB ERA11WA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11WA160.md): Cessna 182 · Novo Repartimento, Brazil · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 31, 2011 · PT-KAS · Destroyed
  > On January 31, 2011, about 1410 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Cessna, 182P, Brazilian registration PT-KAS, operated by a private individual, collided with a tree during a balked landing at the Uniáo Farm, Novo Repartimento, Pará, Brazil. Visual…
- [NTSB WPR11FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA116.md): Cessna 182K · Adrian, OR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 2011 · N3083Q · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot did not maintain sufficient altitude to clear mountainous terrain while in cruise flight in the dark.
- [NTSB WPR11FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA114.md): Mooney M20J · Furnace Creek, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 2011 · N50BJ · Substantial damage
  > The magneto clamps were not securely fastened to the mount, which led to a partial loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing on unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB ERA11WA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11WA143.md): Beech 58 · Patrimonio Regina City, Brazil · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 28, 2011 · PT-BOR · Substantial damage
  > On January 28, 2011, at 2047 coordinated universal time (1847 local time), a Beech 58, Brazilian registration PT-BOR, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain near Patrimônio Regina City, Paraná, Brazil. The two pilots and the passenger were fatally…
- [NTSB ERA11WA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11WA136.md): Cessna 172 · Isola Fossara, Perugia, Italy · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 27, 2011 · I-AMCO · Substantial damage
  > On January 27, 2011, at 1410 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 172N, Italian registration I-AMCO, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain during cruise flight near Isola Fossara, Perugia, Italy. The certificated private pilot was fatally…
- [NTSB WPR11FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA103.md): Cessna T206H · Stanwood, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 2011 · N142HF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not confirm retraction of the landing gear before landing on water as a result of distraction. Contributing to the accident was the pilot coping with the death of a close family member in the days before the accident, which resulted in a…
- [NTSB ANC11WA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11WA015.md): Cessna 172 · Uljin Airport, South Korea · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 21, 2011 · HL1080 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > On January 21, 2011, about 0049 universal coordinated time, two Cessna 172 airplanes, Korean registered HL1080 and HL1127, operated by the Korea Aerospace University and Hanseo University respectively, sustained substantial damage following a midair collision…
- [NTSB ERA11FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA118.md): Cessna 172S · North Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2011 · N2100V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control during a missed approach due to spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB ERA11WA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11WA121.md): Beech B200 · Senador Canedo City, Brazil · Accident · 6 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 14, 2011 · PR-ART · Destroyed
  > On January 14, 2011, at 2010 coordinated universal time (1810 local time), a Beechcraft B200, Brazilian registration PR-ART, was destroyed when it impacted terrain near Senador Canedo City, Goias, Brazil, while approaching Santa Genoveva Airport (SBGO),…
- [NTSB WPR11LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA096.md): Ryan Aeronautical ST3KR · Warner Springs, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 2011 · N57027 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the wind sock pole during landing.
- [NTSB ERA11WA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11WA119.md): Avions Robin DR400 · Guidonia Montecelio, Italy · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 11, 2011 · I-ITAV · Destroyed
  > On January 11, 2011, about 1430 universal coordinated time, an Avions Pierre Robin, DR400/180R, Italian registration I-ITAV, crashed during takeoff, while towing a glider, and was destroyed by fire. The airplane was departing Guidonia Airport (LIRG), Guidonia…
- [NTSB WPR11LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA094.md): Rockwell International S-2R · Oakley, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 2011 · N4977X · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with an unmarked meteorological evaluation tower (MET) during an aerial application flight due to the pilot's failure to see and avoid the obstacle. Contributing to the accident was the lack of visual conspicuity of the MET and the lack…
- [NTSB CEN11WA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11WA151.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Santiago Atitlán, Guatemala · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 10, 2011 · N431SR · Destroyed
- [NTSB ERA11WA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11WA111.md): Air Tractor AT802 · Santa Juana, Chile · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 9, 2011 · EC-IOE · Destroyed
  > On January 9, 2011, at 1930 universal coordinated time, an Air Tractor AT-802, Spanish registration EC-IOE, registered to FAASA Group Aerodromo Sebastian Almagro Ctra, operated by FAASA Chile Servicios Aeros LTDA, collided with trees near Santa Juana, Chile,…
- [NTSB CEN11FA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA150.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Westcliffe, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2011 · N727MC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control following an encounter with moderate to severe weather.
- [NTSB WPR11FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA090.md): Beech S35 · Chester, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 2011 · N5866S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control while maneuvering to land, most likely due to spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB ERA11WA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11WA113.md): Partenavia P68 · Cojedes, Venezuela · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 7, 2011 · YV1303 · Destroyed
  > On January 7, 2011, at 2045 universal coordinated time, a Partenavia P68C, Venezuelan registration YV1303, was destroyed after it impacted terrain during the en route phase of flight, near Cojedes, Venezuela. The pilot and four passengers were fatally…
- [NTSB ERA11FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA107.md): Beech 58P · Birmingham, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 2011 · N48TS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an instrument approach due to spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB CEN11FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA141.md): Columbia Aircraft Mfg LC41-550FG · Midlothian, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 2011 · N1393T · Substantial damage
  > The engine's loss of power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because no engine anomalies were discovered during the postaccident examination.
- [NTSB CEN11LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA138.md): Cessna 172H · Walnut Grove, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 2011 · N1416F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's fatigue.
- [NTSB ERA11WA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11WA126.md): Piper · Corupa, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 3, 2011 · PT-DJS · Substantial damage
  > On January 03, 2011, at 1200 coordinated universal time (10:00 local time), a Piper PA-25-260, Brazilian registration PT-DJS, incurred substantial damage when it impacted terrain for unknown reasons near, Corupa, Santa Catarina, Brazil,. The pilot was fatally…
- [NTSB ERA11FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA102.md): Cessna 310F · Orange, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 2011 · N6725X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain separation from trees during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and lack of recent night flight experience.
- [NTSB ERA11FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA101.md): Cessna 172H · Weyers Cave, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2010 · N2876L · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The inherent limitations of the see-and-avoid concept, which made it difficult for the helicopter pilot to see the airplane before the collision. Contributing to the accident was the airplane pilot’s non-standard entry to the airport traffic pattern, which,…
- [NTSB CEN11FA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA133.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Milaca, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 2010 · N9103N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not recover from an unusual attitude while operating in instrument meteorological conditions following a disconnect of the autopilot system for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s lack of recent flight experience…
- [NTSB CEN11FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA130.md): Cessna 210B · Loveland, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 2010 · N200EP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's intentional flight into terrain.
- [NTSB ERA11FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA095.md): Mooney M20R · Dundee, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 2010 · N968SM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to operate in known moderate-to-severe icing conditions, which resulted in a loss of control during approach.
- [NTSB WPR11FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA082.md): Aero Commander 114B · Lander, WY · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2010 · N799RS · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to continue visual flight in instrument or marginal visual meteorological conditions in mountainous terrain, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of…
- [NTSB ERA11FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA094.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Spencer, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2010 · N30ZZ · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight collision with a tree while returning to land for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN11FA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA125.md): Beech C24R · Wheeling, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2010 · N5293M · Substantial damage
  > The installation of the wrong engine-driven fuel pump, which resulted in a loss of engine power during takeoff, and the pilot's subsequent decision to turn back toward the airport at an insufficient altitude to complete the maneuver. Contributing to the…
- [NTSB CEN11FA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA124.md): Mooney M20E · Colorado Springs, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2010 · N79869 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to initiate an approach into weather conditions where the ceiling and visibility were below the minimums for the approach and where reported icing existed, in an airplane not certified for flight in icing conditions, and his failure to…
- [NTSB ERA11WA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11WA098.md): Bell 206 · Aracuju, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 21, 2010 · PR-HQB · Substantial damage
  > On December 21, 2010, about 1300 universal coordinated time, a Bell 206B, Brazilian registration PR-HQB, during an approach for landing; encountered a strong wind gust, impacted the terrain, and was substantially damaged in Aracaju, Segripe, Brazil. The pilot…

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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."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?fatal=1&page=107

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