# 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 DCA09WA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA09WA070.md): Cessna U206 · Nairobi, Kenya · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 1, 2009 · 5Y-LMB · Destroyed
  > On August 1, 2009, about 1130 UTC, 5Y-LMB, Cessna U206, owned and operated by the African Inland Mission, collided with the ground at Nairobi, Kenya. The airplane was conducting low flight while the passengers were filming the underlying area. During the…
- [NTSB ERA09FA429](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA429.md): Cirrus SR-22 · Ravenswood, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2009 · N581DS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper modification of the certified, on-board oxygen system, which resulted in incapacitation due to hypoxia, and the airplane's subsequent uncontrolled descent into terrain.
- [NTSB CEN09LA466](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA466.md): Luscombe 8C · Mount Carmel, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2009 · N37080 · Substantial damage
  > The reason for this accident was not determined.
- [NTSB CEN09FA462](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA462.md): Beech V35 · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2009 · N9112S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to operate an airplane with known deficiencies, and the loss of engine power during climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09FA417](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA417.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Boonsboro, MD · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2009 · N7189W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision to depart on a visual flight rules (VFR) flight at night in adverse weather conditions in close proximity to rising mountainous terrain in a helicopter that was only certified to be operated under VFR and his subsequent failure…
- [NTSB WPR09LA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA362.md): Mooney M20C · Elma, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2009 · N6422U · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the fatigue failure of the number 4 cylinder connecting rod.
- [NTSB ERA09FA414](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA414.md): Hughes 369 · Franklin, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2009 · N61735 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's fuel mismanagement.
- [NTSB WPR09TA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09TA356.md): Bell 212 · Willow Creek, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 21, 2009 · N212HP · No damage
  > The rappeller's failure to properly latch the rappelling harness to the rappelling assembly before exiting the helicopter.
- [NTSB ANC09WA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09WA079.md): Robinson R44 · Tajima, Japan · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 20, 2009 · JA32CT · No damage
  > On July 20, 2009, about 0925 Japan standard time, a Robinson R44 helicopter, Japanese registration JA32CT, collided with mountainous terrain about 9 miles southeast of the Tajima Airport, Tajima, Japan. The helicopter sustained substantial damage due to…
- [NTSB ANC09WA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09WA071.md): Piper PA-46-31P · Kamsack, Canada · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 20, 2009 · C-GUZZ · Substantial damage
  > On July 19, 2009, about 2100 central standard time, a Piper PA-46-31P airplane, Canadian registration C-GUZZ, crashed on takeoff from Kamsack, Saskatchewan, Canada. Two people aboard received fatal injuries, and the remaining two people aboard received…
- [NTSB ERA09LA413](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA413.md): Cessna 152 · Ponce, PR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2009 · N5518P · Destroyed
  > The airplane’s impact with water for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA412](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA412.md): James O'Bert Vari-Eze · Columbus, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2009 · N39DX · Substantial damage
  > The pilots improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN09LA444](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA444.md): Beech TC-45J · Verdel, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2009 · N6688 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to fly an airplane that was not airworthy and for which he was not properly rated to operate, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane during a forced landing to a field following an engine failure. Contributing to the…
- [NTSB WPR09LA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA357.md): Weiss Lancair · Santa Clarita, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2009 · N244RR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and control while maneuvering.
- [NTSB CEN09WA454](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09WA454.md): Cirrus SR22 · Perrigny, France · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 18, 2009 · N752CD · Destroyed
  > Under the jurisdiction and control of the French government.
- [NTSB ERA09FA419](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA419.md): MD Helicopter 530 (369FF) · Camp Butler, Iraq · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2009 · N974BW · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain terrain clearance during a low-level course reversal.
- [NTSB ERA09FA411](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA411.md): Cessna R182 · Hayesville, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2009 · N778RK · Destroyed
  > Flight into terrain for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09FA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA347.md): Raytheon G36 · Hawthorne, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2009 · N618MW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in a loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the inadvertent activation of the fuel boost pump during the attempted go-around.
- [NTSB CEN09LA440](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA440.md): Antares MA-33 · Centerburg, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2009 · N6405 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ANC09WA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09WA063.md): Maule M-5-235C · Whitehorse, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 14, 2009 · N9138E · Substantial damage
  > On July 13, 2009, about 2145 pacific daylight time, a float-equipped Maule M-5-235C airplane, N9138E, nosed over and partially sank while landing on Kluane Lake, about 127 miles northwest of Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada. The airplane was being operated as a…
- [NTSB ANC09FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09FA062.md): Zenair Stol CH 701 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2009 · N701BX · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid an aerodynamic stall during takeoff and his decision to fly the airplane over its allowable gross weight. Contributing to the accident was the airplane's excessive gross weight.
- [NTSB ERA09WA408](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09WA408.md): Beech A36 · Masizo del Roraima, Venezuela, Venezuela · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 11, 2009 · N354RA · Destroyed
  > On July 16, 2009, about 1640 Atlantic standard time, the wreckage of a Beechcraft A36 A, N354RA, was located on the “Ilu – Tepuy” mountain, within the sector of Masizo del Roraima, Bolivar, Venezuela. The pilot had filed a flight plan from the Maurice Bishop…
- [NTSB ERA09LA398](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA398.md): Barber John A Glasair · Switzerland, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2009 · N132JB · Destroyed
  > A loss of control in flight for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's performance of aerobatic maneuvers at altitudes lower than those recommended by the kit manufacturer, resulting in insufficient terrain clearance to conduct a…
- [NTSB ERA09LA394](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA394.md): Ayres S2R-T34 · Hertford, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2009 · N357CA · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight collision with terrain for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09LA427](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA427.md): Zivko Aeronautics Edge 540 · Tarkio, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2009 · N26HB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the aerobatic flight.
- [NTSB ANC09WA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09WA084.md): Kawasaki BK117 · Kinmen, Taiwan · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 10, 2009 · B-77088 · No damage
  > On July 10, 2009, about 0420 Taiwan standard time, a Kawasaki BK-117-B1 helicopter, Taiwanese registration B-77088, collided with ocean water about 1 mile south of the Kinmen Island Airport, Kinmen, Taiwan. The helicopter sustained substantial damage due to…
- [NTSB CEN09FA425](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA425.md): North American SNJ-5 · Simla, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2009 · N212TC · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while practicing aerobatic maneuvers and his subsequent failure to recover from an inadvertent spin.
- [NTSB WPR09FA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA334.md): Cessna 182P · Mammoth Lakes, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2009 · N7314S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision to attempt to fly at a low altitude in a confined area of mountainous terrain in a high density altitude weather condition, and his failure to maintain clearance from the trees.
- [NTSB ERA09LA392](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA392.md): Noles Vance L Vans RV7A · Sanderson, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2009 · N774US · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions with convective activity and thunderstorms. Contributing to the accident was his failure to get an adequate weather briefing.
- [NTSB ERA09FA389](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA389.md): Cessna 421C · Gulf of Mexico · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2009 · N4467D · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s decision to operate into a known area of adverse weather, which resulted in the inadvertent penetration of a severe thunderstorm, a subsequent loss of control, and in-flight breakup of the airplane.
- [NTSB ERA09LA385](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA385.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Brinson, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2009 · N8587S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model airplane.
- [NTSB WPR09FA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA326.md): Cessna 150 · South Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2009 · N51172 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to a malfunctioning carburetor and the pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering to return to the runway. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB ERA09FA377](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA377.md): Cessna 400 · Huntington, WV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2009 · N207JB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB ERA09FA376](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA376.md): Pilatus PC-12/45 · Raphine, VA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2009 · N578DC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while in instrument meteorological conditions following a reported instrumentation failure for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA325.md): Aero Vodochody L-29 · Tehachapi, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2009 · N97869 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain while performing a low altitude maneuver.
- [NTSB CEN09LA409](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA409.md): Cessna 172 · Latimer, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2009 · N8138B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power line while flying at a low altitude.
- [NTSB CEN09FA405](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA405.md): Beech C35 · Weslaco, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2009 · N2043D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while operating with a fuel imbalance. Contributing to the accident was the pilot/owner's decision to fly the airplane outside of the operating limitations.
- [NTSB WPR09FA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA320.md): Piper PA-46-350P · St George, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2009 · N927GL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance during descent for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA318.md): Alexander Schleicher ASW 27-18E · Ephrata, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2009 · N129TD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the glider during flight and his exceedance of the glider’s design limits during an attempted recovery from a spin.
- [NTSB WPR09LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA317.md): Schempp-Hirth Ventus 2CM · Paragonah, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2009 · N68MP · Substantial damage
  > The glider departed controlled flight for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DCA09WA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA09WA063.md): Airbus A310 · Moroni, Comoros · Accident · 152 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 29, 2009 · 7O-ADJ · Destroyed
  > On June 29, 2009, about 2251 UTC, an Airbus A310-300, 7O-ADJ, operated as Yemenia flight 626, collided with the waters of the Indian Ocean, during an approach to land at Moroni, Comoros. Of the 153 aboard, one passenger was the sole survivor and the aircraft…
- [NTSB WPR09FA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA316.md): Cessna 172M · Rimrock, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2009 · N4396R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of flight experience, and his delayed initiation of a go-around.
- [NTSB ERA09LA371](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA371.md): Layson Stanley B Steen SKY Bolt · High Point, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2009 · N233VW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN09FA393](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA393.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Lakeview, AR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2009 · N38171 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor judgment/decision making in attempting the no-flap takeoff, his failure to comply with weight and balance limitations, and his failure to calculate the airplane's performance under exiting conditions.
- [NTSB WPR09WA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09WA296.md): Robinson R22 · Paraburdoo, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 25, 2009 · VH-HOX · Destroyed
  > On June 25, 2009 at 2230 local time, a Robinson R22 helicopter, Australia registry VH-HXO, collided with the ground near Paraburdoo, Western Australia. The helicopter was owned and operated by a private individual and was on a non-commercial cross country…
- [NTSB WPR09FA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA309.md): Beech B95 · Holbrook, AZ · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2009 · N912T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to depart when ill and his failure to maintain control of the airplane during a return to the airport, likely because of his physical illness and drug impairment.
- [NTSB ERA09LA369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA369.md): P&M Quikr · Cedar Town, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2009 · N433PM · Substantial damage
  > A loss of aircraft control for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB CEN09LA385](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA385.md): Schendl Mustang II · West Union, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2009 · N152AS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed after a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin at a low altitude.
- [NTSB WPR09LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA308.md): Mayo RV-6A · Cottonwood, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2009 · N413RV · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB CEN09FA377](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA377.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Sanborn, IA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2009 · N7795N · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's improper fuel planning and failure to refuel.

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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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