# 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 CEN10WA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10WA248.md): Mooney M20B · Old Buckenham, United Kingdom · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 9, 2010 · G-JDIX · Substantial damage
  > On May 9, 2010, about 1721 hours universal coordinated time, a Mooney M20B, G-JDIX, sustained substantial damage when it impacted a field near Old Buckenham, Norfolk, United Kingdom. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane departed from Biberach, Germany…
- [NTSB WPR10GA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10GA231.md): Cessna T206H · Borrego Springs, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 7, 2010 · N663HP · Destroyed
  > The pilot suffered a sudden incapacitating event as a result of his severe cardiovascular disease.
- [NTSB WPR10FA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA228.md): Cessna U206G · Yuma, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 6, 2010 · N756WN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of situational awareness and failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering at low altitude. Contributing to the accident was glare from the rising sun.
- [NTSB CEN10LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA236.md): Aero Commander S2R · DeWitt, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 2010 · N5531X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain clearance from terrain for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10FA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA233.md): JetProp DLX Piper PA46 · New Albany, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 3, 2010 · N135CC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN10LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA234.md): CGS Hawk · Haysville, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 2010 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control of the airplane, for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10FA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA230.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Friendswood, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2010 · N14787 · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's impact with terrain for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR10FA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA217.md): Piper PA-30 · Merced, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2010 · N847DE · Substantial damage
  > Pilot incapacitation due to the combined effect of multiple unreported medical conditions.
- [NTSB ERA10WA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10WA252.md): Air Tractor AT802 · Resende, Brazil · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 27, 2010 · PR-EBM · Destroyed
  > On April 27, 2010, about 1845 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), an Air Tractor AT-802, Brazilian registration PR-EBM, operated by Corpo de Bombeiros Militar do Rio de Janeiro, was destroyed following an in-flight loss of control and impact with terrain at…
- [NTSB ERA10FA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA246.md): Beech 58 · Bear Branch, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2010 · N1856S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, his continued flight into adverse weather (icing conditions), and failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during the emergency descent.
- [NTSB CEN10WA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10WA292.md): Piper PA28R · Emäsalo, Finland · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 23, 2010 · OH-PAM · Substantial damage
  > On April 23, 2010, at 1131 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA-28R-200, OH-PAM, was substantially damaged upon impact with terrain near Emäsalo, Finland. One crew member was fatally injured, another crew member was seriously injured, and a passenger was…
- [NTSB WPR10FA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA211.md): AirBorne WindSport Edge XT-912-L · Captain Cook, HI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2010 · N34TH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s intentional in-flight maneuvers that exceeded the structural limits of the aircraft, which resulted in structural failure of the wings.
- [NTSB CEN10LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA216.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Madison, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2010 · N5425P · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to conduct the flight with known physiological impairment and his use of unapproved sedating medication, both of which likely impaired his ability…
- [NTSB ERA10FA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA232.md): Maule M5-235C · Zellwood, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2010 · N9196E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, loss of aircraft control, and collision with trees.
- [NTSB ERA10LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA233.md): Cessna 172H · Archer, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2010 · N8112L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed for undetermined reasons while maneuvering in the vicinity of an airport, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and hard landing.
- [NTSB DCA10RA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA10RA053.md): Airbus A300B4-203 · Monterrey, Mexico · Accident · 6 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 14, 2010 · XA-TUE · Destroyed
  > At 2300 local time on April 13, 2010, an Airbus A300-200, Mexican registration XA-TUE, crashed on approach to Monterrey, Mexico. The airplane was destroyed, 5 crewmembers and one person on the ground, were killed. Rain showers and cumulonimbus clouds were…
- [NTSB ERA10WA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10WA226.md): Cessna 182 · Vigne, Italy · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 11, 2010 · OE-DHA · Destroyed
  > On April 11, 2010, about 1607 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Cessna 182S, Austrian registration OE-DHA, operated by a private individual, was destroyed following an impact with terrain near Vigne, Italy. The flight was en route from Rome (LIRU) to…
- [NTSB ENG10RA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG10RA025.md): Tupolev TU154 · Smolensk, Russia · Accident · 89 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 10, 2010 · N101 · Destroyed
  > On April 10, 2010, about 0656 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), a Tupolev Tu-154M, Tail Number 101, operated by the Polish Air Force as flight PLF101, crashed during approach to the Military Aerodrom Smolensk "Severnyi", Russia. All 89 passengers and 7…
- [NTSB WPR10LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA195.md): Snow Rocket F1 · Borrego Springs, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2010 · N28VS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain control due to the in-flight failure and separation of the pilot's flight control stick. The reason for the flight control stick failure could not be determined.
- [NTSB ERA10LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA206.md): Center Charles C X-5 · Ghent, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2010 · N25761 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb, resulting in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment.
- [NTSB CEN10LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA184.md): Stutesman Charles Lee RV-6 · Balmorhea, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2010 · N4024K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the lake while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB ERA10LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA207.md): Luciano Edison HA-2 Sportster · Humacao, PR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 2010 · N764EL · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the gyrocraft while maneuvering after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s operation of the gyrocraft with an inoperative right magneto.
- [NTSB ERA10LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA205.md): Cupaiole RV-6A · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 2010 · N84KM · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin. The reason for the loss of power could not be determined.
- [NTSB ERA10FA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA202.md): Cessna 172E · West Milford, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 2010 · N5528T · Substantial damage
  > The complete loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA10LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA203.md): Lopez Phillip Jabiru J250 · Middletown, DE · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2010 · N464PP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat, which resulted in the formation of carburetor icing and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN10FA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA181.md): Cessna 172D · Hillsboro, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2010 · N2190Y · Destroyed
  > Impact with the runway pavement for unknown reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA199.md): Ratcliffe John A Kolb MARK3X · Charleston, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2010 · N3181L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model airplane.
- [NTSB DCA10WA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA10WA050.md): Wlotzkasbaken, Namibia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 1, 2010 · Destroyed
  > On April 1, 2010, V5-BAT, a Cessna 210, domestic charter flight, experienced an in-flight breakup and crashed near Wlotzkasbaken, Namibia. The pilot, the sole occupant, was fatally injured. The aircraft was destroyed. There was no fire. The flight originated…
- [NTSB CEN10FA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA182.md): Czech Aircraft Works Spol Sro Mermaid · Algonac, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2010 · N853CZ · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of control resulting from an aerodynamic stall/spin while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB CEN10FA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA180.md): Beech B36TC · Dayton, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2010 · N4BA · Destroyed
  > The complete loss of engine power due to failure of the No. 1 main bearing, and the secondary failure of a crankcase through-bolt and the fuel pump drive coupling. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to attempt a return to the airport for a…
- [NTSB ERA10FA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA195.md): Piper PA46 · Roanoke, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2010 · N6913Z · Destroyed
  > A malfunction of the flight controls for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR10WA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10WA185.md): Piper PA30 · Northam, Australia, Australia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 28, 2010 · VH-KDS · Substantial damage
  > On March 28, 2010, at 0900 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA-30, VH-KDS, registered to a private owner, collided with terrain near Northam, Australia. The airplane was substantially damaged and the pilot and passenger were killed. The flight departed…
- [NTSB ERA10MA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10MA188.md): Eurocopter AS-350-B3 · Brownsville, TN · Accident · 3 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 2010 · N855HW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to attempt the flight into approaching adverse weather, resulting in an encounter with a thunderstorm with localized instrument meteorological conditions, heavy rain, and severe turbulence that led to a loss of control.
- [NTSB ENG10RA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG10RA022.md): Embraer EMB120 · Darwin Aerodrome, Australia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 22, 2010 · VH-ANB · Destroyed
  > On 22 March 2010, at 1009 Central Standard Time, an Embraer - Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-120ER Brasilia with two crew, prepared to take off on a training flight from runway 29 at Darwin Aerodrome, Northern Territory. The crew were the only…
- [NTSB WPR10FA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA163.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Morton, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2010 · N224GS · Substantial damage
  > The failure of maintenance personnel to properly secure a fitting cap on the throttle and metering assembly inlet after conducting a fuel system pressure check, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was…
- [NTSB ERA10FA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA180.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Williston, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2010 · N823AG · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilots of both airplanes did not maintain an adequate visual lookout to see and avoid each other.
- [NTSB ERA10FA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA178.md): Beech 95 · Lagrange, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2010 · N9389Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN10LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA165.md): Walsh Philip J SEA REY · Huntsville, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2010 · N100JW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10FA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA164.md): Maule M-5-235C · Lewisville, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2010 · N56489 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not retract the landing gear before a water landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot did not use a checklist.
- [NTSB WPR10FA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA162.md): North American AT6 · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2010 · N75AG · Substantial damage
  > The pilots did not maintain clearance from terrain for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA175.md): Smith Edward I Lancair IV-P · Hilton Head Island, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 2010 · N9JE · Minor damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the failure of the crankshaft as a result of a previous propeller strike.
- [NTSB ANC10FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10FA022.md): Antares MA-32 · Chugiak, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2010 · N7JQ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to pitch the aircraft excessively during a steep climbing maneuver, resulting in a loss of control and an aerodynamic tumble.
- [NTSB WPR10FA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA158.md): Beech K35 · Boulder City, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2010 · N5392E · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel management; also causal was his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from power lines.
- [NTSB WPR10LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA156.md): North American P51D · Chandler, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 2010 · N514NH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper flare, resulting in a bounced landing, stall, and loss of directional control.
- [NTSB ERA10WA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10WA171.md): Robinson R44 · Karelia, Russia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 10, 2010 · RA-04163 · Substantial damage
  > On March 10, 2010, about 0900 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Robinson R-44 helicopter, Russian registration RA-04163, operated by a private individual, was involved in an accident under unknown circumstances near Karelia, Russia. The helicopter departed…
- [NTSB CEN10WA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10WA150.md): Cessna 421 · Tegucigalpa, Honduras · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 10, 2010 · TG-JYM · Destroyed
  > This investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Honduran government.
- [NTSB CEN10WA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10WA153.md): Piper PA32 · Chambery, France · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 7, 2010 · HB-PQZ · Destroyed
  > This accident is under the jurisdiction and control of the French government.
- [NTSB ERA10FA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA163.md): North American T6 · Santa Rosa Beach, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2010 · N47LF · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a low altitude,over water aerobatic maneuver, which resulted in an aggravated stall/spin. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's loss of situational awareness and his decision to perform aerobatics at a…
- [NTSB CEN10WA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10WA148.md): Alon Aircoupe A2-A · Ciborro, Montemor-o-Novo, Portugal · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 6, 2010 · CS-AIG · Destroyed
  > This accident is under the jurisdiction and control of the Portuguese government.
- [NTSB CEN10FA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA139.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta II · Cotulla, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2010 · N922SH · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel planning. Contributing to the accident was the low-altitude operating environment that would not allow for a successful autorotation after the loss of engine power.

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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
```

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