# 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 MIA08FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08FA091.md): AeroFab Lake LA-250 · Skaneateles, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2008 · N14037 · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor's failure to maintain airspeed during a steep turn.
- [NTSB LAX08FA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08FA115.md): Cessna 150J · Sonora, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2008 · N60760 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and loss of aircraft control. Contributing to the accident were rising mountainous terrain and a high density altitude.
- [NTSB MIA08LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA090.md): Emory B. Wood Phantom X1 · Warrenton, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 2008 · N2692P · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DEN08GA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08GA076.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Fort Carson, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Apr 16, 2008 · N602AA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control following the jettison of the load during an aerial fire flighting mission, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident were the improperly configured aircraft…
- [NTSB DCA08RA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA08RA050.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-9-51 · Goma, Congo - Kinshasa · Accident · 40 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Apr 15, 2008 · 9Q-CHN · Destroyed
  > On April 15, 2008, a Hewa Bora DC-9-51, registration 9Q-CHN, overran runway 18 and crashed into a residential area after aborting the takeoff. The aircraft was destroyed along with several residential buildings. Of the 86 passengers and 8 crewmembers onboard,…
- [NTSB ANC08FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08FA053.md): Eurocopter AS 350 B2 · Chickaloon, AK · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2008 · N213EH · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight overtorque of the engine-to-transmission driveshaft resulting in disconnection of the main transmission from the engine. The overtorque likely occurred due to an in-flight main rotor blade contact with snow-covered terrain, precluding significant…
- [NTSB MIA08LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA089.md): Dayon Lancair Legacy · Lakeland, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2008 · N1177M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's distraction with the canopy during takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI08LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA101.md): Cessna 172K · Roseglen, ND · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2008 · N7490G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain obstacle clearance from the TV antenna during a low altitude maneuver. Contributing factors were the antenna, the night conditions, and pilot impairment due to alcohol.
- [NTSB DFW08LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA097.md): Raytheon B200 · Taylor, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2008 · N300FL · Minor damage
  > The failure of the pilot and mechanic to ensure that the airplane was depressurized prior to actuating the door. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the vacuum system.
- [NTSB SEA08FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08FA108.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Big Bear City, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 2008 · N868PC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from mountainous terrain. Contributing to the accident were the mountainous terrain, the dark night condition, the turbulent wind condition, and the low clouds.
- [NTSB NYC08WA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08WA160.md): Cessna U206C · Nazca, Peru · Accident · 5 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Apr 9, 2008 · OB-1266 · Destroyed
  > On April 9, 2008, about 1530 Peruvian local time, a Cessna U206C, Peruvian registration OB-1266, operated by Aero Ica S.A.C., was destroyed when it impacted terrain while returning to land at Maria Reiche Airport (SPZA), Nazca, Ica Province, Peru. The…
- [NTSB SEA08LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA105.md): Glasair Glasair III · Cheyenne, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2008 · C-GGTM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological weather conditions. Contributing to the accident were low ceilings, snow and whiteout conditions.
- [NTSB NYC08FA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA158.md): Chech Aircraft Works Spol Sro CH 601 XL RTF · Polk City, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2008 · N357DT · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight failure of the left wing for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC08FA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA157.md): Cartwright H Jr/Cottrell M RV-10 · Seale, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2008 · N210HM · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's in-flight loss of control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident were the weather conditions and the pilot-in-command's lack of flight experience in the accident airplane.
- [NTSB NYC08FA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA155.md): SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 · Belfast, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2008 · N601RH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation during an aerobatic maneuver.
- [NTSB LAX08FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08FA092.md): Beech 95-B55 · Benson, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 2008 · N20480 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged speed and altitude during approach that led to a long landing and his subsequent failure to maintain control during an attempted go-around. Contributing to the accident were the dark night, the pilot's low total night flight experience,…
- [NTSB DCA08WA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA08WA060.md): Neiva NE-821 · Lencois, Bahia, Brazil · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Mar 31, 2008 · PT-VCI · Destroyed
  > On March 31, 2008, a Neiva NE-821, Brazilian manufactured Piper PA31T/T1040, registration PT-VCI, operated by Abaeté Táxi Aéreo as a domestic cargo flight, crashed on approach to Lencois, Brazil. There were 2 fatalities and the airplane was destroyed. The…
- [NTSB NYC08RA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08RA149.md): Cessna 500 · Farnborough, Ke, United Kingdom · Accident · 5 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Mar 30, 2008 · VP-BGE · Destroyed
  > On March 30, 2008, at 1338 universal coordinated time, a Cessna Citation 500, Bermudian registration VP-BGE, was destroyed when it impacted a residence shortly after takeoff from the Biggin Hill Airport, Farnborough, Kent, United Kingdom. The two flight crew…
- [NTSB ANC08WA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08WA045.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Wainwright, Canada · Accident · 5 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Mar 28, 2008 · C-FKKH · Destroyed
  > On March 28, 2008, about 0815, mountain daylight time, a Piper PA-46-350P airplane, Canadian registration C-FKKH, operated by A.D. Williams Holdings Inc., broke up in-flight, and crashed about 12 kilometers northeast of Wainwright, Alberta, Canada. The…
- [NTSB NYC08FA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA148.md): Piper PA 28-161 · Venice, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 2008 · N465TC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inflight loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC08FA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA143.md): Beech BE-76 · Rome, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2008 · N184AA · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering during a simulated engine failure. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's lack of total experience as a multiengine flight instructor.
- [NTSB MIA08FA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08FA081.md): Cirrus SR22 · Waxhaw, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2008 · N615WM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering to land, resulting in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the tailwind.
- [NTSB LAX08LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA078.md): Jenkins RV-7A · Winslow, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2008 · N742MJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed that resulted in a stall/spin.
- [NTSB NYC08FA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA139.md): Mooney M20C · Atkins, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2008 · C-FRSK · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to take off in conditions conducive to icing, and his inability to maintain control of the airplane during an in-flight accumulation of structural ice.
- [NTSB MIA08FA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08FA080.md): Cessna 182B · Wildwood, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2008 · C-FFBC · No damage
  > The noninstrument rated pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance at night in marginal visual flight conditions. Contributing to the accident was the dark night, and low cloud ceilings.
- [NTSB NYC08FA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA138.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Front Royal, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 2008 · N141SR · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from rising mountainous terrain, and his failure to turn toward his assigned course during initial climb. Contributing to the accident were the low ceiling, reduced visibility, dark night conditions, and rising…
- [NTSB NYC08FA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA134.md): Robinson R22 Beta II · Wilmington, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2008 · N2215R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper rotor rpm after a partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC08FA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA133.md): Cessna 172 · Indiantown, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2008 · N284SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the overweight condition of the airplane and the inoperative stall warning horn.
- [NTSB NYC08WA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08WA131.md): Bell 412EP · Santa Cruz, Peru · Accident · 10 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 11, 2008 · N417EV · Destroyed
- [NTSB DFW08FA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08FA080.md): Cessna T210M · Abbeville, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 2008 · N732RR · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident were the prevailing clouds, rain, and turbulence.
- [NTSB DFW08LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA081.md): Ritter RV-10 · Ledbetter, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 2008 · N410MR · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DFW08FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08FA078.md): Cessna 172M · Gun Barrel City, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2008 · N13246 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to avoid the transmission line. A contributing factor was the pilot's decision to perform a low-level maneuver.
- [NTSB DFW08MA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08MA076.md): Cessna 500 · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · 5 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Mar 4, 2008 · N113SH · Destroyed
  > Airplane wing-structure damage sustained during impact with one or more large birds (American white pelicans), which resulted in a loss of control of the airplane.
- [NTSB NYC08WA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08WA266.md): Robinson R-44 II · Nizhnevartovsk, Russia · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Mar 2, 2008 · RA-04223 · Destroyed
  > On March 2, 2008, about 1320 universal time coordinated, a Robinson R-44 II, Russian registration RA-04223, was destroyed when it impacted trees and terrain near Nizhnevartovsk, Russia. The pilot and the passenger were fatally injured. The flight was…
- [NTSB NYC08WA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08WA117.md): Cirrus Design SR-22 · Rio de Janiero, Brazil · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 2, 2008 · PR-AIO · Destroyed
  > On March 2, 2008, at 1443 coordinated universal time, a Cirrus Design Corporation SR-22, Brazilian registration PR-AIO, was destroyed when it impacted terrain shortly after takeoff from Jacarepagua Airport (SBJT), Rio de Janiero, Brazil. The pilot and the…
- [NTSB MIA08FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08FA070.md): Ulrich Christen Velocity XL RG · Titusville, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2008 · N244CU · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The pilot of the Velocity’s failure to see and avoid the flight of four RV-8s that had landed and were in the process of clearing the runway.
- [NTSB LAX08FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08FA068.md): Mooney M20C · Riverside, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2008 · N591BB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and aircraft control, resulting in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB NYC08WA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08WA114.md): Cessna 210M · Santiago, Chile · Accident · 11 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Feb 27, 2008 · CC-KKU · Destroyed
  > On February 27, 2008, at 0948 Chilean standard time, a Cessna 210M, Chilean registration CC-KKU, operated by Club Aereo de Personal de Carabineros, was destroyed during a forced landing in the Penalolen Municipal Stadium, in the southeast quadrant of…
- [NTSB ANC08FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08FA037.md): Cessna 170B · Tyonek, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2008 · N8458D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed to prevent a stall while maneuvering, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB NYC08FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA109.md): Beech A36 · Cumberland, MD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 2008 · N3815T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper approach course for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI08FAMS2](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08FAMS2.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Vik, Iceland · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Feb 21, 2008 · N60842 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to fly into an area of forecast weather suitable for structural icing. Contributing to the accident was the effect of the structural icing encountered.
- [NTSB DEN08WA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08WA060.md): Beech 95-55 · Auxerre, France · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Feb 20, 2008 · F-BPJF · Destroyed
  > On February 20, 2008, approximately 1852 UTC, a French registered Beech 95-55, F-BPJF, serial number TC-1143, piloted by a French private pilot, impacted terrain, following a loss engine power, near Auxerre Airfield (LFAQ) France. The pilot was killed and one…
- [NTSB NYC08WA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08WA104.md): Cessna 650 · Caico Seco, Venezuela · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Feb 18, 2008 · N385EM · Destroyed
  > On February 18, 2008, about 1815 Venezuelan local time, a Cessna 650, N385EM, was destroyed when it impacted the savanna near Caico Seco, Anzoategui, Venezuela. The two pilots and one passenger, all Venezuelan citizens, were fatally injured. Visual…
- [NTSB LAX08LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA063.md): Wilson RV-7 · Nevada City, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2008 · N331KM · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of the fuel pump, leading to a fatigue failure of the pump's lever arm and subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN08FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08FA059.md): Cessna 414A · Benton, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 2008 · N41LP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's flight into known adverse weather conditions and the low clouds and visibility.
- [NTSB SEA08FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08FA078.md): Lancair LC41 · Portland, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2008 · N621ER · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to follow the missed approach procedure. Contributing to the accident were the fog and below landing minimums visibility conditions.
- [NTSB LAX08LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA059.md): Munson RV-6A · Stanwood, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2008 · N154RM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed above stall (Vs) during an emergency landing that lead to a stall and uncontrolled descent. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX08WA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08WA071.md): Piper PA-18 · Gascoyne Junc, Australia · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Feb 13, 2008 · VH-OUS · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > On February 13, 2008, about 1015 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Piper PA-18 Super Cub, Australian registration VH-OUS, and a Robinson helicopter R44, Australian registration VH-ZDP, collided in mid-air 54 kilometers northwest of Gascoyne Junction,…
- [NTSB DEN08FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08FA058.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Sterling, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 2008 · N62793 · Destroyed
  > The loss of pitch control during cruise flight resulting from the separation of the stabilator trim actuator due to inadequate maintenenace.
- [NTSB CHI08WA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08WA077.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Empingham, United Kingdom · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Feb 13, 2008 · G-BKFZ · Destroyed
  > On February 13, 2008, at 1540 universal coordinated time, a Piper PA-28R-200, G-BKFZ, registered to a private owner collided with terrain in a wooded area near Rutland Water, United Kingdom. The airplane was destroyed and the private pilot was fatally…

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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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