# 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 WPR11FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA032.md): Mooney M20J · Lander, WY · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2010 · N201HF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to depart into known adverse weather conditions over mountainous terrain, which required operation near the limits of the airplane's performance capability and which resulted in a loss of airplane control and subsequent ground impact.…
- [NTSB WPR11FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA029.md): Cessna 340A · Morton, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2010 · N68718 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to arrest the excessive rate of turn into the failed engine, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was a partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined…
- [NTSB WPR11FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA027.md): Reed Glasair III SH-3R · Lake Mathews, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2010 · N2XZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering at low altitude beneath a cloud layer.
- [NTSB DCA11WA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA11WA114.md): Piper PA32 - 301 · Vipingo Ridge, Kenya · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 23, 2010 · 5Y-NAM · Substantial damage
  > On October 23, 2010, about 0653 UTC, 5Y-NAM, a Piper PA-32R-301, a personal flight, had an inflight breakup during cruise flight and crashed in an open field at Vipingo Ridge, Kenya. The pilot, the sole occupant, was fatally injured. The aircraft was…
- [NTSB CEN11WA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11WA042.md): Agusta A109 · New Castle, United Kingdom · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 23, 2010 · N2NR · Destroyed
- [NTSB WPR11FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA021.md): Cirrus Design SR-22 · Agua Dulce, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2010 · N427MC · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot's improper decision to continue the flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and loss of control.
- [NTSB CEN11FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA040.md): Beech 95-B55 (T42A) · Clarion, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2010 · N784CB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the loss of left engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA11WA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11WA031.md): Cessna TU206G · Medellin, Colombia · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 20, 2010 · HK2933 · Destroyed
  > On October 20, 2010, about 1300 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Cessna TU206G, Columbian registration HK2933, was destroyed by fire after crashing in Path Shipyards, Medellin, Columbia. The flight was en route from Medellin, (SKMD), to Fort Vigia,…
- [NTSB WPR11WA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11WA020.md): Cessna 172 · Durham Downs, Australia, Australia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 18, 2010 · VH-VSK · Substantial damage
  > On October 18, 2010, at 1230 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 172S, VH-VSK, collided with the terrain near Durham Downs, Australia. The airplane was operated by S. Kidman & Co LTD. The pilot and passenger were killed and the airplane was substantially…
- [NTSB CEN11FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA029.md): American Champion 8KCAB · Sebewaing, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2010 · N105AC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and aircraft control following a loss of engine power after takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA11FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA021.md): Siai-Marchetti S.205/22R · Farmingdale, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2010 · N934W · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during a low approach for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA11LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA022.md): Newcomer RV6 · Monticello, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2010 · N13KN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of aircraft control during the initial climb.
- [NTSB ERA11WA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11WA032.md): Cessna 172N · Malaga, Colombia · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 15, 2010 · HK4631 · Destroyed
  > On October 15, 2010, about 1300 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Cessna 172N, Columbian registration HK4631, operated by Aerolineas Alas de Columbia, impacted terrain near the town of Malaga, Santander, Columbia. The flight was en route from Lebrija,…
- [NTSB CEN11WA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11WA070.md): Bell 212 · Minatitlan Veracruz, Mexico · Accident · 8 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 15, 2010 · XA-IUR · Substantial damage
  > The government of Mexico has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BELL 212 helicopter that occurred on October 15, 2010. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Mexico's investigation under the provisions of…
- [NTSB CEN11RA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11RA024.md): Beech A36 · Ensenada, Mexico · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 15, 2010 · N212DB · Destroyed
  > On October 15, 2010, at 2200 coordinated universal time (1400 local), a Beech A36, US registered N212DB, owned by Lyon Roger C Trustee and piloted by an instrument rated private pilot, was destroyed when it impacted terrain under unknown circumstances near…
- [NTSB CEN11GA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11GA020.md): Bell 206B · Clarkson Valley, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 15, 2010 · N96MP · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and decision-making, and his improper control inputs following the loss of engine power, which resulted in mast bumping and separation of the…
- [NTSB DCA11WA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA11WA003.md): Lockheed L-100 · Kabul, Afghanistan · Accident · 8 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 12, 2010 · 5X-TUC · Destroyed
  > On October 12, 2010, about 1505 UTC, a Trans Afrique Airlines (under contract to National Air Cargo) Lockheed L-100, registration 5X-TUC, impacted terrain while maneuvering to land at Kabul International Airport (OAKB), Kabul Afghanistan. The two flight crew…
- [NTSB ERA11LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA014.md): Engineering & Research Ercoupe 415-D · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 2010 · N89331 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate maintenance performed on the airplane, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the corrosion within the carburetor.
- [NTSB WPR11LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA004.md): Beech A35 · Blue Diamond, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2010 · N8402A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB WPR11FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA005.md): Cessna 172 · Panguitch, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2010 · N8437A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to conduct a low-level flight into a canyon in windy conditions at a high density altitude, which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB CEN11LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA012.md): Newmann Edward W Challenger II · Easton, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2010 · N61328 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN11FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA008.md): Grumman American AA-5A · Springfield, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2010 · N9695U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an attempted go-around, which led to an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA11WA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11WA008.md): Cessna 402 · Nassau, Bahamas · Accident · 9 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 5, 2010 · C6NLH · Substantial damage
  > On October 5, 2010, about 1236 Atlantic standard time, a Cessna 402C, Bahamian registration C6-NLH, registered to and operated by Lebocruise Air Limited, crashed into Lake Killarney shortly after takeoff from the Lynden Pindling International Airport (MYNN),…
- [NTSB ERA11WA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11WA041.md): Piper PA38 · Buenos Aires, Argentina · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 3, 2010 · LV-MNO · Substantial damage
  > On October 3, 2010, about 1920 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Piper PA-A-38-112, Argentinean registration LV-MNO, crashed into terrain during an instructional flight near Marcos Paz, Argentina. The local training flight originated from San Fernando…
- [NTSB ERA11WA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11WA004.md): Cessna 185 · Nazca, Peru · Accident · 6 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 2, 2010 · OB-1808 · Substantial damage
  > On October 2, 2010, about 2102 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Cessna 185, Peruvian registration OB-1808, operated by Air Nasca S.A.C., on a commercial air tour flight, was substantially damaged, when it impacted terrain after a loss of power during…
- [NTSB ERA10WA510](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10WA510.md): Robinson R44 · Davinopolis, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 30, 2010 · PR-CCO · Destroyed
  > On September 30, 2010, about 0844 local/1144 UTC, a Robinson R44 II, Brazilian registration PR-CCO, registered to and operated by a private individual, was landed in rugged terrain near Davinopolis, State of Maranhao, Brazil. Weather conditions and flight…
- [NTSB ERA10LA511](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA511.md): Ballonbau Worner NL-1000/STU · Adriatic Sea, A1 · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2010 · N801NM · Substantial damage
  > The crew's intentional flight into known adverse weather conditions, which resulted in destruction of the balloon envelope by lightning strike and the subsequent uncontrolled descent to the sea.
- [NTSB WPR10FA473](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA473.md): Hawker Beechcraft F33 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2010 · N1600W · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during approach for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA10FA503](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA503.md): Cessna 150F · Sweetwater, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2010 · N7915F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight weather planning and improper decision to continue a visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of control.
- [NTSB ERA10FA502](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA502.md): Cessna 172 · Chatsworth, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2010 · N84249 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flight planning and in-flight fuel management resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the operator's failure to ensure aircraft records pertaining to engine modifications and…
- [NTSB CEN12WA547](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12WA547.md): Beech D55 · Cabo San Lucas, Mexico · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 25, 2010 · N91HV · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN10LA558](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA558.md): Worthington Rotorway · Pattison, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2010 · N520RW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain main rotor rpm, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR10WA484](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10WA484.md): Champion 8KCAB · Bandung, Indonesia, Indonesia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 24, 2010 · PK-NZP · Substantial damage
  > On September 24, 2010, at 0312 universal coordinated time, an American Champion Super Decathlon 8KCAB, PK-NZP, collided with terrain while performing an inverted aerobatic maneuver at low altitude during an air show at Husein Sastranegara Airport, Bandung,…
- [NTSB CEN10FA557](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA557.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Woodruff, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2010 · N570ER · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to attempt an instrument approach in turbulent night instrument meteorological conditions with a recently-identified deficiency with his instrument flight proficiency, which resulted in a loss of airplane control as a result of spatial…
- [NTSB WPR10LA462](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA462.md): Cosmos Phase II · El Mirage, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2010 · N56078 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight and starting procedures, which resulted in an inadvertent takeoff with the gust lock still installed.
- [NTSB ERA10LA488](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA488.md): Schulman Mosquito XEL · Halifax, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2010 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control while hovering. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s limited experience operating the helicopter make and model.
- [NTSB CEN10WA546](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10WA546.md): Bell 206 · San Pedro Sula, Honduras · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 18, 2010 · HR-AVL · Substantial damage
  > On September 18, 2010, at 1757 coordinated universal time, a Bell 206B, HR-AVL, was substantially damaged upon impact with terrain near the La Mesa Airport, San Pedro Sula, Honduras. The pilot, the sole occupant on board, was fatally injured. The number of…
- [NTSB WPR10FA459](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA459.md): Cessna T210N · Coeur d'Alene, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2010 · N111NA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions and failure to maintain clearance with mountainous terrain while maneuvering in an area of low cloud ceilings.
- [NTSB ERA10WA509](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10WA509.md): Robinson R44 · Lagoa do Triunfo, Para, Brazil · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 15, 2010 · PR-DAN · Substantial damage
  > On September 15, 2010, about 2150 universal coordinated time, a Robinson R-44 II helicopter, Brazilian registration PR-DAN, was substantially damaged when it impacted the terrain in Lagoa do Triunfo, Para, Brazil. The pilot and three passengers were fatally…
- [NTSB WPR10WA460](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10WA460.md): Cessna 188 · Geraldton Aerodrome, Australia, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 14, 2010 · VH-KZF · Substantial damage
  > On September 14, 2010, at 0745 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 188 Agwagon, VH-KZF, collided with terrain during takeoff for an aerial application flight near Geraldton Aerodrome, Australia. The airplane was operated by Prestige Helicopters PTY LTD. The…
- [NTSB WPR10LA464](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA464.md): Hughes OH-6A · Majuro (Pacific Ocean) · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2010 · N74LB · Substantial damage
  > A loss of helicopter control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10WA507](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10WA507.md): Robinson R44 · Itanhaem, Brazil · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 10, 2010 · PT-YON · Substantial damage
  > On September 10, 2010, about 1445 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Robinson Helicopters R44, Brazilian registration PT-YON, operated by AM Transportes Ltda ME, crashed into mountainous terrain near Itanhaem, State of Sao Paulo, Brazil. The flight was en…
- [NTSB ERA10FA471](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA471.md): Cessna 182T · Helena, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2010 · N804GK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s continuance of the GPS approach below the minimum descent altitude while landing in instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB CEN10LA526](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA526.md): Thompson Kolb Twinstar Mark · Elkhart, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2010 · N408K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing approach.
- [NTSB CEN10FA520](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA520.md): Cessna T210 · Mountain Home, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2010 · N2081U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to continue flight into a known area of heavy rain and his subsequent failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB WPR10FA449](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA449.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2010 · N36072 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain a positive rate of climb after takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10FA464](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA464.md): Cessna 150H · DeLand, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2010 · N23471 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and airplane control during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, wire strike, and subsequent impact with the ground.
- [NTSB CEN10WA538](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10WA538.md): Mooney M20J · Ryde, United Kingdom · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 4, 2010 · G-JAST · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > On September 4, 2010, approximately 1600 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Mooney M20J single-engine airplane, G-JAST, and a Vans RV-4 single-engine airplane, G-MARX, collided in midair while maneuvering near Ryde, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom. G-JAST was…
- [NTSB DCA10RA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA10RA092.md): Boeing 747-44AF · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 3, 2010 · N571UP · Destroyed
- [NTSB CEN10WA574](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10WA574.md): Bell OH-58 · Tuxtlas, Mexico · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 3, 2010 · XB-KYY · Substantial damage
  > On September 3, 2010, at an unknown time, a Bell OH-58, Mexican registration XY-KYY, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain while conducting crop dusting operations near Tuxtlas, Mexico. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of…

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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=109

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