# 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 ERA09LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA193.md): Burkholder Jimmy C Zodiac 601HD · Live Oak, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 2009 · N601DE · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control of the airplane for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA188.md): MXR Technologies MX2 · Dade City, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 2009 · N262MX · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight loss of aircraft control for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB CEN09FA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA195.md): Grumman American Avn. AA-1B · Golden, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 2009 · N9646L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's recent usage of alcohol and his subsequent impairment.
- [NTSB ERA09WA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09WA223.md): Beech A36 · Querencia, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 8, 2009 · PT-LKH · Destroyed
  > None
- [NTSB ERA09FA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA185.md): Cessna 182P · Carrollton, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2009 · N1913M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to continue visual flight rules flight into an area of reduced visibility weather conditions, which resulted in disorientation and subsequent loss of aircraft control.
- [NTSB CEN09FA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA193.md): Bell 206-L4 · Moundridge, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2009 · N863H · Substantial damage
  > Inflight collision with terrain for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA196.md): Fritz RV3-A · Greencastle, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2009 · N933WF · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the emergency descent.
- [NTSB WPR09LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA149.md): Cessna 172N · Oceanside, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2009 · N726RJ · Destroyed
  > A loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA184.md): Kevin Eldredge Stewart · Ocala, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2009 · N551X · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to contamination and clogging of the fuel system by a post-assembly fuel tank sealant.
- [NTSB ERA09LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA182.md): Moore Glenn Moronca · Burgaw, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 2009 · N404AF · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to fuel contamination as a result of the pilot's operation of the airplane with a deteriorated fuel tank.
- [NTSB WPR09FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA141.md): Stephenson Zodiac 601 XL · Antelope Island, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 2009 · N3683X · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight failure of both wings due to aileron flutter. The aileron flutter was the result of inadequate wing stiffness and the lack of aileron counterbalances.
- [NTSB WPR09FA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA146.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA-40 · Arcata, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 2009 · N521DS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper altitude and glidepath while executing a night instrument approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's fatigue.
- [NTSB ERA09WA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09WA180.md): Beech BE-100 · San Miguel, Venezuela · Accident · 6 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 2, 2009 · YV-2129 · Destroyed
  > None.
- [NTSB WPR09FA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA133.md): Mooney M20E · Rio Linda, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2009 · N3463X · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering during the initial climb, which resulted in a stall/spin.
- [NTSB ERA09WA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09WA178.md): Cessna 172 · Liquino, Ecuador · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 28, 2009 · HC-BFQ · Substantial damage
  > None.
- [NTSB CEN09FA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA178.md): Cessna 182M · Albany, LA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2009 · N91593 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation after an encounter with marginal VMC and/or instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to attempt the flight with the preflight…
- [NTSB WPR09LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA130.md): Toland S/Thornburgh J Twin 503SL · Torrance, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2009 · N426MT · Substantial damage
  > The passenger’s inadvertent activation of the engine throttle.
- [NTSB ERA09LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA176.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Ridgeland, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2009 · N4981T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a precautionary landing. Contributing to the accident was a partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DCA09RA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA09RA030.md): Boeing B737-800 · Amsterdam, Netherlands · Accident · 9 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 25, 2009 · TC-JGE · Destroyed
  > On February 25, 2009 at approximately 10:40 am local time, a Turkish Airlines B737-800 (registration TC-JGE), equipped with CFM engines, flight TK 1951, crashed during approach to Schipol Amsterdam Airport in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. The flight originated…
- [NTSB ERA09LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA173.md): Hughes 369F · Moyock, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 2009 · N5205C · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to verify that the helicopter's skid was clear of an obstruction while demonstrating a one-skid and toe-in landing maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's decision to practice this maneuver at an…
- [NTSB CEN09WA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09WA174.md): Cirrus Design SR 22 · Itzehoe, Germany · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Feb 24, 2009 · D-EPDK · Destroyed
  > On February 24, 2009, at 1600 coordinated universal time, a Cirrus Design Corporation SR22, German registered D-EPDK, was destroyed when it impacted terrain under unknown circumstances near Itzehoe Germany. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the…
- [NTSB CEN09WA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09WA216.md): Robinson R44 · Tocumen, Panama · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 19, 2009 · HP-AM3 · Destroyed
  > The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Panama. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Direccion de Aeronautica Civil Apartados 7501 y 7615 Panama 5 http://www.aeronautica.gob.pa This report is for…
- [NTSB ERA09FA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA169.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Deltona, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 2009 · N493DA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision and both pilots'…
- [NTSB WPR09FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA116.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Hagerman, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2009 · N8810P · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's spatial disorientation, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and subsequent in-flight breakup. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's mental condition which could have contributed to the inappropriate decision to fly the…
- [NTSB CEN09WA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09WA176.md): Cessna 206 · Island of Cebaco, Panama · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 16, 2009 · HP-1367 RS · Substantial damage
  > Not Required. Investigation is being conducted by AAC, Panama.
- [NTSB ERA09WA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09WA167.md): Bell UH-1H · Chanco, Chile · Accident · 13 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 15, 2009 · CC-CBW · Destroyed
  > None.
- [NTSB DCA09MA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA09MA027.md): Bombardier DHC-8-402 · Clarence Center, NY · Accident · 50 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Feb 13, 2009 · N200WQ · Destroyed
  > The captain’s inappropriate response to the activation of the stick shaker, which led to an aerodynamic stall from which the airplane did not recover. Contributing to the accident were (1) the flight crew's failure to monitor airspeed in relation to the…
- [NTSB CEN09WA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09WA177.md): Dassault Falcon · Samedan, Switzerland · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 12, 2009 · VP-BAF · Destroyed
  > This is under the jurisdiction and control of the Swiss government.
- [NTSB CEN09FA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA164.md): Beech 95-A55 · Porter, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 2009 · N9648Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during an aborted landing for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09WA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09WA163.md): Robinson R44 · Budaors, Hungary · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 10, 2009 · HA-MIX · Substantial damage
  > N/a
- [NTSB ERA09MA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09MA157.md): Cessna 206H · Quebradillas, PR · Accident · 6 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2009 · N118ME · Destroyed
  > The pilot exceeded the design limits of the airplane, which resulted in an in-flight break up while maneuvering in adverse weather conditions.
- [NTSB ERA09WA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09WA166.md): Embraer EMB110 · Coari, Brazil · Accident · 24 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 7, 2009 · PR-SAE · Destroyed
  > On February 7, 2009, at 1810 universal time coordinates, an Embraer EMB 110P1, Brazilian registry PT-SEA, operated by Manaus Aerotaxi as a commuter flight, experienced an unknown problem after take-off from the Coari, Amazonas Airport (SWKO) in Coari, Brazil,…
- [NTSB ERA09RA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09RA161.md): Cessna 650 · Rome, Italy · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 7, 2009 · I-FEEV · Destroyed
  > None.
- [NTSB WPR09FA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA112.md): Beech A36 · Avalon, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 2009 · N66819 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to follow the published instrument departure procedures during the climb to cruise, and loss of control in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of total experience in instrument…
- [NTSB ERA09WA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09WA211.md): Piper PA-28R · Santo Antonio do Leverger, Brazil · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 1, 2009 · PT-DJA · Destroyed
  > None.
- [NTSB ERA09LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA152.md): Piper PA-18 -150 · Tallahassee, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 2009 · N2424A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to initiate takeoff in close proximity to other vehicles which were operating on the runway resulting in collision with a vehicle during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN09FA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA147.md): Mooney M20C · Elbert, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 2009 · N7774M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB WPR09FA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA104.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta II · Fillmore, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 2009 · N4160A · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight break-up while maneuvering as a result of the main rotor blades diverging from the normal plane of rotation and severing the tailboom. The underlying reason for the main rotor divergence could not be determined.
- [NTSB ERA09LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA150.md): Quicksilver MXL II Sport · Ellenboro, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 2009 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during climbout. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of experience in the make and model of the airplane.
- [NTSB ERA09LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA147.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Moscow, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 2009 · N31254 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's initiation of a low altitude maneuver followed by an uncontrolled descent into terrain.
- [NTSB CEN09FA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA146.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Menomonie, WI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 2009 · N495LV · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while flying at night in instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB ERA09FA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA145.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Huntington, WV · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 2009 · N8047C · Destroyed
  > (1) The pilot’s failure to perform adequate preflight planning and to use available in flight resources in a timely manner and (2) his decision to continue visual-flight-rules flight in instrument meteorological conditions despite his lack of an instrument…
- [NTSB WPR09FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA102.md): Siai-Marchetti SF-260C · Santa Monica, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 2009 · N688C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to select the proper fuel tank for takeoff, which resulted in a loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while attempting a return to runway maneuver.
- [NTSB ERA09FA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA148.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Moncks Corner, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 2009 · N224SB · Substantial damage
  > A loss of aircraft control during the landing approach for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA144.md): Cox William M Bearhawk · Anahuac, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 2009 · N3WC · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control in flight for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA141.md): Remos Remos GX · Sebring, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 2009 · N9GX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight assembly and inspection which resulted in the pushrod connection to the left aileron not being connected, which led to a subsequent inflight loss of control and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR09FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA096.md): Cessna 205 · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 2009 · N8298Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of situational awareness and failure to maintain clearance from hilly terrain while flying in an area of a low cloud ceiling. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to continue flight due to a self-induced pressure.
- [NTSB ERA09LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA139.md): Hughes OH-6A · Monroe, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 2009 · N4191A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-rated-passenger’s failure to maintain clearance from a known wire hazard during low-level maneuvering. Contributing to the accident was the pilot-in-command’s inadequate monitoring of the flight.
- [NTSB CEN09WA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09WA138.md): Piper PA-42-720 · Konigstein, Germany · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 19, 2009 · DIDIA · Destroyed
  > This is under the jurisdiction and control of the German Government.
- [NTSB WPR09FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA089.md): Glaser-Dirks DG-400 · Volcano, HI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 2009 · N777WN · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of pitch control and subsequent exceedance of the glider's airspeed limit for undetermined reasons.

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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=121

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