# 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 ERA09WA519](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09WA519.md): Robinson R44 · Perm, Russia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 14, 2009 · RA-04289 · Substantial damage
  > On September 14, 2009, at 0700 Universal Time Coordinated, a Robinson R44-II, Russian registration RA-04289, operated by Geliks Airline, crashed 6.2 miles from the Perm Airport, Perm, Russia. The pilot and passenger were killed, and the helicopter sustained…
- [NTSB WPR09LA449](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA449.md): Schweizer SGS 1-34 · Lake Elsinore, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2009 · N7656 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the glider after the tow line released during the initial climb.
- [NTSB ERA09FA515](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA515.md): Cirrus SR-22 · Rock Hill, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2009 · N922XX · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and altitude while maneuvering after takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA09FA514](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA514.md): Beech A36 · Flat Rock, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2009 · N888WD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s attempt to maintain visual flight during instrument meteorological conditions, resulting in controlled flight into mountainous terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to advise the controller of the weather conditions…
- [NTSB WPR09FA437](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA437.md): Cessna 152 · Coolidge, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2009 · N94741 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both safety/spotter pilots to see and avoid the other airplane.
- [NTSB CEN09WA582](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09WA582.md): Reims F172 · Commune de Brethencourt, France · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 8, 2009 · F-BXIU · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Under the jurisdiction and control of the French government.
- [NTSB ERA09LA503](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA503.md): Piper PA-11 · Quincy, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2009 · N4778M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper use of flight controls following a partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment from the use of an over-the-counter sedating antihistamine.
- [NTSB ERA09LA501](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA501.md): Keithley Thomas E Starduster Too · St. Matthews, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2009 · N26TK · Substantial damage
  > A loss of airplane control during approach for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA500](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA500.md): Blum Matthew Aventura II · Boca Raton, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2009 · N6301M · Substantial damage
  > The improper assembly of both carburetors, resulting in an excessively rich fuel to air ratio and subsequent partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA09LA502](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA502.md): M-Squared Sprint 1000 · Madeira Beach, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2009 · N185SQ · Substantial damage
  > A loss of torque to the gearbox engine-side coupling flange bolts, which resulted in separation of the gearbox and propeller from the engine and the subsequent severing of the airplane's tail structure.
- [NTSB CEN09FA562](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA562.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2009 · N1228H · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot’s decision to attempt flight in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and an in-flight collision with a radio tower guy wire.
- [NTSB DCA09WA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA09WA076.md): Bell 430 · Kurnoon, India · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 2, 2009 · VT-APG · Destroyed
  > On September 2, 2009, at approximately 0343 UTC, a Government of Andhra Pradesh Gad (Poll "c") Bell 430 helicopter crashed enroute to Chitoor, India from Hyderabad, India. There were 2 crew members and 3 passengers, including the Secretariat of Hyderabad on…
- [NTSB ERA09FA497](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA497.md): Robinson R44 · Jackson, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2009 · N33PX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm, for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10WA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10WA072.md): Cessna 414 · Simeprodeso, Mexico · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 31, 2009 · N53DJ · Destroyed
- [NTSB WPR09FA428](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA428.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Canyonville, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2009 · N2967P · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument-rated and non-certificated pilot’s decision to continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions in mountainous terrain, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.
- [NTSB ERA09LA492](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA492.md): Bond Neal O S-9 · Saylorsburg, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2009 · N463NB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s excessive flight control inputs that resulted in an overload failure of the right elevator and horizontal stabilizer.
- [NTSB WPR09LA419](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA419.md): James B. Taplin RV-6 · Orland, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2009 · N43521 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin.
- [NTSB ERA09FA487](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA487.md): Socata TB20 · Pavo, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2009 · N654GT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, with embedded intense thunderstorms, heavy rain, and severe to extreme turbulence, resulting in an in-flight separation of the left wing due to overstress.
- [NTSB ERA09LA483](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA483.md): Beech C24R · Sylva, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2009 · N770DL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during an aborted landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN09LA549](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA549.md): Piper PA-15 · Lakeview, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2009 · N4585H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN09LA555](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA555.md): Destiny Powered Parachutes Destiny 2000 · Arcanum, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2009 · N5604B · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of pilot to maintain an adequate visual lookout in order to avoid the collision with an aircraft on final approach to land.
- [NTSB CEN09LA543](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA543.md): Sportflight International Astra HKS · Bloomfield, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2009 · N940Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering.
- [NTSB WPR09FA414](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA414.md): Piper PA-25 · Creswell, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2009 · N6353Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff for a glider tow operation. Contributing to the accident were the tow pilot's impairment due to marijuana use and the low altitude of the flight that reduced the time available to recover from an…
- [NTSB CEN09LA538](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA538.md): Brown Joseph B JR RV-6 · Ama, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2009 · N352JB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN10WA486](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10WA486.md): Cessna T206 · Hamburg Harbour, Germany · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 22, 2009 · Substantial damage
  > On August 22, 2009, at 1252 coordinated universal time, a Cessna T206H, was substantially damaged when it nosed over during a water landing at Hamburg Harbour, Hamburg, Germany. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The pilot…
- [NTSB CEN09LA536](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA536.md): Brown Steen Skybolt · Harrison, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2009 · N14BB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA09LA469](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA469.md): Raytheon 58 · Teterboro, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2009 · N167TB · Substantial damage
  > The complete loss of thrust due to the second-in-command’s (SIC) inadvertent feathering of both propellers during a high-speed, low-altitude approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot-in-command’s inadequate monitoring of the SIC’s performance.…
- [NTSB WPR09GA407](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09GA407.md): Air Tractor AT-802A · Austin, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 20, 2009 · N807MA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain a stabilized approach prior to the retardant drop and his subsequent failure to release the retardant load, resulting in a stall/mush and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR09FA409](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA409.md): Stemme S10-VT · Mackay, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2009 · N35MP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering in terrain-induced turbulent wind conditions, resulting in an inadvertent entry into a stall/spin.
- [NTSB WPR09FA400](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA400.md): Piper PA-24 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2009 · N6304P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering to return to the runway at a high density altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR09FA398](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA398.md): Cessna 152 · Hesperia, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2009 · N67361 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering in the traffic pattern, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin. Also causal was the failure of the left magneto due to improper assembly of the drive gear during installation on the…
- [NTSB CEN09LA523](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA523.md): From Here To There PDQ RV-8 · Tea, SD · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2009 · N98AW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during recovery from an aerobatic maneuver.
- [NTSB CEN09LA527](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA527.md): Air Tractor AT-802A · Corning, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2009 · N802LL · Destroyed
  > The in-flight loss of control due to the pilot's impairment as a result of hypoxia. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to operate the unpressurized airplane at an altitude requiring supplemental oxygen without having any oxygen available.
- [NTSB CEN09WA524](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09WA524.md): Beech 99 · Évora, Portugal · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 14, 2009 · F-BTME · Destroyed
  > Under the jurisdiction and control of the Portuguese government.
- [NTSB CEN09FA518](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA518.md): Beech E18S · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2009 · N3038C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s lack of experience flying the accident make and model of airplane, which led to a loss of control while maneuvering to return to the airport. Contributing to the accident was a partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA454](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA454.md): Pongracz John M Nieuport 1 · Brasstown, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2009 · N112PM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during climb after takeoff, resulting in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB ERA09LA452](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA452.md): Maxair Drifter · Bumpass, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2009 · N160HA · Substantial damage
  > The accelerated stall induced by the pilot in a steep turn to avoid obstacles during takeoff. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s chosen takeoff path and the density altitude.
- [NTSB ERA09MA447](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09MA447.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Hoboken, NJ · Accident · 9 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Aug 8, 2009 · N71MC · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > (1) the inherent limitations of the see-and-avoid concept, which made it difficult for the airplane pilot to see the helicopter until the final seconds before the collision, and (2) the Teterboro Airport local controller’s nonpertinent telephone conversation,…
- [NTSB ERA09LA450](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA450.md): Stump Bradley Kolb · Calhoun, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2009 · N2456 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to perform aerobatics at a low altitude and his failure to maintain control of the airplane while performing aerobatics.
- [NTSB ERA09LA448](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA448.md): Kociemba Robert H T-Bird II · Keymar, MD · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2009 · N90458 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed following a total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.
- [NTSB WPR09FA391](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA391.md): Navion Navion A · Adrian, OR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2009 · N4898K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control while in cruise flight due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in an exceedence of the design stress limits of the aircraft and led to an in-flight structural failure.
- [NTSB WPR09FA379](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA379.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Saint Charles, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2009 · N6905B · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain terrain clearance while maneuvering.
- [NTSB CEN09WA529](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09WA529.md): Bell 412 · Manzanillo, Mexico · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 7, 2009 · XA-HSH · Destroyed
  > On August 7, 2009 a Bell Helicopter model 212 was destroyed when it impacted the ground in low visibility mountainous terrain. The pilot and on board mechanic were killed. The helicopter is located near a mountain top and is not accessible. When to helicopter…
- [NTSB CEN09LA512](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA512.md): Hooper James A Bushby MUS · Gladwin, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2009 · N37JD · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09FA385](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA385.md): Cessna 182S · Napa, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2009 · N23750 · Substantial damage
  > The instrument-rated pilot’s loss of situational awareness and failure to follow the prescribed instrument departure clearance/procedure, which resulted in an in-flight collision with the terrain.
- [NTSB CEN09WA506](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09WA506.md): Enstrom F28 · Mont Laurier, Canada · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 5, 2009 · C-GVQQ · Destroyed
  > On August 5, 2009, at 1000 eastern daylight time, an Enstrom F28C helicopter, Canadian registered C-GVQQ, registered to a private individual and piloted by the accident pilot, was destroyed when it impacted wires and terrain near Mont-Laurier Airport (CSD4),…
- [NTSB WPR09LA384](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA384.md): Boeing E75 · Happy Jack, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2009 · N5195N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB CEN09WA499](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09WA499.md): Torrance, Canada · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 3, 2009 · C-GGMG · Destroyed
  > On August 3, 2009, 1545 eastern daylight time, a Cessna TU-206, C-GGMG impacted trees during takeoff from Lake Muskoka, near Torrance, Ontario, Canada. The airplane was destroyed. The pilot and passenger sustained fatal injuries. The flight was originating at…
- [NTSB WPR09LA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA378.md): Gray RV-6 · Caldwell, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2009 · N69KG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed that led to a stall/spin while maneuvering in the traffic pattern.
- [NTSB ERA09LA435](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA435.md): Beech B90 · West Point, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2009 · N1999G · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent deployment of the instructor's reserve parachute.

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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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