# 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 LAX08FA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08FA300.md): Beech A36 · Carlsbad, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2008 · N82TB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control during the instrument approach and attempted go-around.
- [NTSB DFW08FA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08FA237.md): Cessna 320D · Collinsville, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2008 · N4165T · Substantial damage
  > The crews' failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall close to the ground.
- [NTSB NYC08FA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA324.md): Cessna 402 · Vineyard Haven, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2008 · N770CA · Destroyed
  > A loss of aircraft control due to spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB LAX08WA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08WA305.md): Bell 206 · Douglas Camp, Papua New Guinea · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 25, 2008 · P2-HBC · Substantial damage
  > On September 25, 2008, at 1012 local time, a Bell 206L3, Papua New Guinea (PNG) registry P2-HBC, crashed in a remote area near Douglas Camp (PNG) under unknown circumstances while reportedly performing long line operations. The helicopter was operated by Heli…
- [NTSB SEA08WA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08WA209.md): Liberty Aerospace XL-2 · Hoxton Park, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 24, 2008 · VH-CZX · Substantial damage
  > On September 24, 2008 at 0645 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Liberty XL-2, Australian registration VH-CZX, collided with the terrain near Hoxton Park, Australia. The pilot, the sole occupant, was killed. It is reported that the airplane collided in an…
- [NTSB NYC08LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA322.md): Nagel SAL 2/3 P51 · Schenectady, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2008 · N51WW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb, which led to an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB NYC08FA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA319.md): Piper PA-32 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2008 · N3029Y · Substantial damage
  > A loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI08FA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08FA293.md): Robinson R44 II · Kenosha, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2008 · N999ZD · Destroyed
  > The pilots failure to maintain clearance from terrain resulting in an in-flight collision with a house. Contributing to the accident was the night instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) and the pilot's lack of experience of flying in IMC.
- [NTSB DCA08MA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA08MA098.md): Learjet LR60 · Columbia, SC · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Sep 20, 2008 · N999LJ · Destroyed
  > The operator’s inadequate maintenance of the airplane’s tires, which resulted in multiple tire failures during takeoff roll due to severe underinflation, and the captain’s execution of a rejected takeoff (RTO) after V1, which was inconsistent with her…
- [NTSB DFW08FA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08FA233.md): Piper Aerostar PA-60-602P · Kremmling, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2008 · N97TS · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and spin.
- [NTSB DEN08FA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08FA155.md): Cessna 172L · York, NE · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2008 · N4380Q · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, and the flight instructor's failure to take remedial action, for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DFW08RA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08RA232.md): Cessna 421B · Ojinaga, Mexico · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 15, 2008 · N7560Q · Substantial damage
  > On September 15, 2008, approximately 1318 central daylight time, a United States registered Cessna 421B, N7560Q, was substantially damaged after it collided with mountainous terrain approximately 28 miles northwest of Ojinaga, Mexico, near the border town of…
- [NTSB DFW08FA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08FA228.md): American Champion 7GCBC · Wichita Falls, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 2008 · N571JH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain safe flying airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall during the forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB DCA08RA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA08RA097.md): Boeing 737-500 · Perm, Russia · Accident · 88 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 14, 2008 · VP-BKO · Destroyed
  > On September 14, 2008, at 0510 local time, Aeroflot-Nord flight 821, a Boeing 737-500, Bermuda registered (VP-BKO) and Russian operated, equipped with CFM56 engines, crashed on approach to Perm airport in Perm, Russia. All on board, including 6 crew and 82…
- [NTSB CHI08FA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08FA282.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Woodruff, WI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2008 · N193BS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during a missed approach leading to the inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s lack of experience in the type of operation conducted, the certificate holder’s loss of operational control, and…
- [NTSB ANC08LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA122.md): Piper PA-18 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2008 · N7174K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to preclude a stall while maneuvering at a low altitude, resulting in an uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB NYC08LA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA310.md): Dufault Mark V Pitts S-1D · Ridgely, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2008 · N511MD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight weather evaluation which resulted in an attempted landing in fog and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB NYC08FA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA307.md): Lindstrand Balloons 150A · Phoenixville, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2008 · N844LB · Substantial damage
  > The separation of a portion of a fuel fitting during a hard landing resulting in release of fuel and a fire in the balloons basket area. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to follow the manufacturer's published procedures to shut down the…
- [NTSB DEN08FA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08FA152.md): Gulfstream American AA-5A · Baxter Pass, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2008 · N26930 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a turn, resulting in an unrecoverable aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB SEA08FA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08FA196.md): Debus J / Mountain S / Bowes E DEBUS-CASST-SNOSHOO · Reno, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2008 · N102MB · Substantial damage
  > The movement of the airplane’s modified horizontal stabilizer trim system during an intentional high speed aerobatic maneuver that resulted in exceedence of the design stress limits of the airplane and an in-flight structural failure. Contrubuting to the…
- [NTSB NYC08WA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08WA308.md): Robinson R-44 · Muzino Village, Russia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 6, 2008 · RA-04180 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX08LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA290.md): Airborne XT-912 · Chelan, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2008 · N227EK · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB MIA08WA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08WA181.md): Bell 212 · Persian Gulf, United Arab Emirates · Accident · 7 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 3, 2008 · A6-AVL · Substantial damage
  > On September 3, 2008, at 0023 universal time, a Bell 212, A6-AVL registered to and operated by Aerogulf Services Company LLC, collided with a crane during takeoff from an oil rig in the Persian Gulf. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a visual…
- [NTSB CHI08LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA272.md): Socata TB-20 Trinidad · Cassville, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2008 · N597TB · Substantial damage
  > The left seat pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around and the inadvertent in-flight opening of the cabin door for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the distraction of the door opening.
- [NTSB SEA08GA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08GA194.md): Lockheed P2V-7 · Reno, NV · Accident · 3 fatal · Final report · Sep 2, 2008 · N4235T · Destroyed
  > The failure of the flight crew to maintain airspeed above in-flight minimum control speed (Vmca) after losing power in the left jet engine during initial climb after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the crew's inadequate cockpit resource management…
- [NTSB DCA08RA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA08RA095.md): Beech 1900 · Bukavu, Congo - Kinshasa · Accident · 17 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 1, 2008 · ZS-OLD · Destroyed
  > On September 1, 2008 about 1510 UTC, ZS-OLD, Beech 1900C, operated by Air Serv International, collided with high terrain during approach to Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The pilot, copilot, and 15 passengers were fatally injured. The airplane…
- [NTSB CHI08MA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08MA270.md): Convair CV-580 · Columbus, OH · Accident · 3 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2008 · N587X · Destroyed
  > The improper (reverse) rigging of the elevator trim cables by company maintenance personnel, and their subsequent failure to discover the misrigging during required post-maintenance checks. Contributing to the accident was the captain’s inadequate…
- [NTSB SEA08LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA192.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Camarillo, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2008 · N7482D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to fly the correct approach profile that resulted in the inadvertent pickup of a banner tow line with the airplane's main landing gear.
- [NTSB MIA08FA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08FA177.md): Cessna T310R · Latrobe, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2008 · N3180M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's impairment/incapacitation (cardiovascular) resulting in the pilot being unable to control the airplane.
- [NTSB DFW08LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA220.md): Schleicher ASW-20B · Cleburne, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2008 · N30WK · Substantial damage
  > Loss of control inflight for undetermined reason.
- [NTSB CHI08FA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08FA269.md): Bell 206L-1 · Greensburg, IN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2008 · N37AE · Destroyed
  > The in-flight separation of a main rotor blade due to a fatigue failure of the blade spar, rendering the helicopter uncontrollable, and the manufacturer's production of main rotor blades with latent manufacturing defects, which precipitated the fatigue…
- [NTSB NYC08FA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA298.md): Mooney M20C · Lawrenceburg, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2008 · N6480U · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB DCA08WA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA08WA096.md): Boeing B737-200 · Latacunga, Ecuador · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 30, 2008 · YV102T · Destroyed
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- [NTSB SEA08LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA190.md): Lien Zodiac 601 XL · Coeur d'Alene, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2008 · N9881T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after the engine experienced a loss of power. Contributing to the accident was the mixture control arm separating from the fuel metering valve shaft.
- [NTSB DFW08FA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08FA218.md): Robinson R44 II · Ridgedale, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2008 · N41411 · Destroyed
  > An in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX08FA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08FA286.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2008 · N212HB · Substantial damage
  > A loss of power in the right engine due to an in-flight fuel-fed fire in the right engine compartment that, while the exact origin could not be determined, was likely related to the right engine-driven fuel pump, its fuel supply line, or fitting. Contributing…
- [NTSB MIA08WA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08WA173.md): Beech BE-55 · Curico, Chile · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Aug 25, 2008 · CC-PBY · Substantial damage
  > On August 25, 2008, about 1410 eastern daylight time, a Beech BE-55, CC-PBY, registered to and operated by Inversiones Aeronauticas Y Servicios Aereos Limitada, as a personal flight, collided with a private residence while maneuvering in the vicinity of…
- [NTSB NYC08RA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08RA286.md): Cessna 208 · Zacapa, Guatemala · Accident · 11 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Aug 24, 2008 · TG-JCS · Destroyed
  > On August 24, 2008, about 1545 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 208, Guatemalan registry TG-JCS, was destroyed during a forced landing, following a loss of engine power while in cruise flight near Zacapa, Guatemala. The two Guatemalan certificated flight…
- [NTSB DFW08FA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08FA212.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Yuma, CO · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2008 · N5476P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane after an encounter with instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB DCA08WA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA08WA092.md): Boeing 737 · Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan · Accident · 65 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 24, 2008 · Ex-009 · Destroyed
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- [NTSB LAX08MA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08MA277.md): Beech A100 · Moab, UT · Accident · 10 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2008 · N601PC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain terrain clearance during takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX08LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA274.md): Killgore Velocity · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · 3 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2008 · N415MK · Destroyed
  > A partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to the detachment of the engine supercharger drive belt. The detachment resulted from the owner/builder's inadequate installation of the supercharger system and belt-tensioning adjustment.
- [NTSB LAX08LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA272.md): Socata Rallye 235E · San Martin, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2008 · N711BZ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's incapacitation due to severe unrecognized coronary artery disease that resulted in a loss of aircraft control.
- [NTSB SEA08FA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08FA187.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Springerville, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2008 · N5316L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed during takeoff in high density altitude conditions that resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB DCA08RA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA08RA090.md): Boeing MD-82 · Madrid, Spain · Accident · 154 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 20, 2008 · EC-HFP · Destroyed
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- [NTSB DFW08WA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08WA240.md): Cessna 501 · Las Americas, Dominican Republic · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 19, 2008 · N223LC · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA08FA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08FA185.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta II · Olalla, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2008 · N301MA · Destroyed
  > The complete loss of engine power due to the accumulation of ice in the carburetor as a result of the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat.
- [NTSB NYC08LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA281.md): Roberto P. Garcia Nieuport 24bis · Rhinebeck, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2008 · N5246 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and spin.
- [NTSB MIA08LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA167.md): Ayres S2R-T15 · Morton, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2008 · N4015P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during low altitude maneuvering.
- [NTSB DFW08LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA206.md): Balloon Works Firefly 7-15 · Mountain Grove, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2008 · N90897 · Substantial damage
  > An on-board fire following a propane leak. Contributing to the accident was the lack of training/experience of the non-certificated pilot.

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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=124

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