# 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. Page 131 of 617 · 30,845 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB DFW08WA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08WA034.md): Vans RV4 · Palencia, Spain · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 28, 2007 · EC-ZNT · Destroyed - [NTSB ANC08WA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08WA016.md): Cessna 172 · Golden, Canada · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 28, 2007 · C-GQZX · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX08FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08FA001.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Cedar City, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2007 · N3971X · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while in cruise flight due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident were the dark conditions. - [NTSB ANC08WA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08WA013.md): Robinson R-22B · Yao-City, Japan · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 27, 2007 · JA-102D · Substantial damage - [NTSB ANC08WA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08WA012.md): Piper PA-46 · Fairmont, Canada · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 27, 2007 · C-GTCS · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX08LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA024.md): North Wing Mustang II 17.5 · Tracy, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2007 · UNREG · Substantial damage > Failure or disconnection of a wing support/brace assembly for undetermined reasons during an undetermined phase of flight. - [NTSB DEN08LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA017.md): Schempp-Hirth Ventus B/16.6 · Salida, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2007 · N36LB · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering resulting in an inadvertent stall and impact with terrain. - [NTSB CHI08FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08FA027.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Browerville, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2007 · N327ND · Substantial damage > An in-flight collision with at least one Canada goose, and the resulting damage to the left stabilator that caused the airplane to become uncontrollable. Contributing to the accident was the night lighting condition, which precluded any possibility of the… - [NTSB MIA08WA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08WA059.md): Cessna 182 · Araya, Venezuela · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 23, 2007 · YV-2405 · Substantial damage - [NTSB DCA08WA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA08WA010.md): Beech A36 · Windhoek, Namibia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 22, 2007 · V5-KLB · Destroyed - [NTSB ANC08WA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08WA014.md): Piper PA-34 · Vancouver, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 19, 2007 · C-GHFD · Destroyed - [NTSB DFW08FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08FA015.md): Beech A36 · Glenpool, OK · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2007 · N978TL · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane after departure, which resulted in a collision with power lines. A factor was the high winds. - [NTSB DEN08WA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08WA018.md): North American T-6G · Neuchatel, Switzerland · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 17, 2007 · HB-RDC · Destroyed - [NTSB NYC08FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA012.md): Aero Commander 560-F · Wiley Ford, WV · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2007 · N6370U · Destroyed > A partial power loss in the right engine due to the failure of the number one exhaust valve, and the airplane's inability to maintain a climb on one engine for unknown reasons. Contributing to the accident were fog and rising terrain. [This report was… - [NTSB NYC08WA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08WA014.md): Sullivan Lancair IV · Great Harbor, Bahamas · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Oct 13, 2007 · N95HS · Destroyed > On October 13, 2007, at 1036 eastern daylight time, an amateur-built Lancair IV, N95HS, was destroyed when it encountered turbulence over Bahamian waters near Great Harbor Cay, Berry Islands. The certificated commercial pilot was presumed to be fatally… - [NTSB ANC08WA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08WA015.md): Cessna 172 · Bamfield, Canada · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 13, 2007 · C-GGVK · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC08WA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08WA013.md): Hawker-Beechcraft BE-200 · Bogota, Colombia · Accident · 7 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 12, 2007 · HK-4222 · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX08MA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08MA007.md): Cessna 208B · Naches, WA · Accident · 10 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2007 · N430A · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed to avoid an aerodynamic stall while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's impaired physiological state due to hypoxia, the pilot's inadequate preflight weather evaluation, and his… - [NTSB DEN08LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA004.md): Aerostar S-66A · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2007 · N7179Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate visual lookout and clearance resulting in an in-flight collision with power lines, and the ground crew's improper assistance. Contributing to this accident were the high wind, the pilot's diverted attention, low… - [NTSB DCA08WA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA08WA002.md): Gulfstream Aerospace Giib · Santo Domingo, Venezuela · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 8, 2007 · XB-KKU · Destroyed - [NTSB CHI08LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA006.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Festus, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2007 · N43246 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight, fuel system water contamination and fuel starvation which resulted in a loss of engine power during landing approach. An additional cause was the emergency landing procedure not followed by the pilot following a loss… - [NTSB SEA08FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08FA006.md): Cessna 310N · Ekalaka, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2007 · N85WT · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, his continued flight into adverse weather (icing conditions), and failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during the emergency descent for landing. Contributing to the accident were the forecast icing… - [NTSB NYC08LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA008.md): Beech D55 · St.Croix · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2007 · N100UC · Destroyed > The non-instrument rated pilot's decision to continue VFR flight into IMC conditions subsequently leading to a loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of instrument experience, the weather conditions, and the night lighting… - [NTSB DFW08FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08FA004.md): Cessna 150L · Castroville, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2007 · N11467 · Destroyed > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot receiving instruction's failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in the stall. A factor contributing to the accident was the instructor pilot's delayed remedial action. - [NTSB NYC08LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA005.md): Pelt Mad Max II Special · Blacksburg, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2007 · N26VT · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was a lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB MIA08LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA002.md): Bellanca 7GCAA · Toughkenamon, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2007 · N8642V · Substantial damage > The reason for this accident is undetermined. - [NTSB MIA08FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08FA003.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Newton, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2007 · N62970 · Substantial damage > The failure of the right wing wooden spar due while the airplane was in cruise flight, due to the mechanic's inadequate annual inspection and his failure to comply with an airworthiness directive. - [NTSB LAX08FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08FA002.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Oak Hills, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2007 · N6549W · Substantial damage > The pilot's continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions and failure to maintain terrain clearance during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident were mountainous terrain, dark night, and fog. - [NTSB DEN08FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08FA003.md): Raytheon C90A · Pagosa Springs, CO · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2007 · N590GM · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning, improper in-flight planning and decision making, the dark night, and the controller's failure to issue a safety… - [NTSB SEA08FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08FA005.md): Piper PA-18 · Crowley Ranch, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2007 · N91254 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a power transmission line while maneuvering. Contributing to this accident was the pilot's diverted attention, and decision to maneuver at a low altitude. - [NTSB NYC08LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA001.md): Lambert John G Varieze · Chesapeake, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2007 · N8VE · Destroyed > A loss of control in flight for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB MIA08FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08FA001.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Walthourville, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2007 · N96HA · Destroyed > The non-instrument rated pilot's loss of control at night in marginal night VFR operations due to spatial disorientation. A factor in the accident was the pilot's improper decision to continue the flight. - [NTSB ANC07FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07FA109.md): Helio H-295 · King Salmon, AK · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2007 · N295BA · Substantial damage > A corrosion-induced fatigue fracture of the airplane's left wing to fuselage attachment cap fitting, which resulted in a partial separation of the left wing, and an uncontrolled descent. - [NTSB DCA07WA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA07WA064.md): Reims F406 · Entebbe, Uganda · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 26, 2007 · ZS-SSD · Destroyed - [NTSB CHI07FA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07FA305.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Defiance, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2007 · N8341G · Destroyed > The pilot's spatial disorientation when he encountered convective turbulence which resulted in a loss of control. This encounter resulted in an in-flight break up. Contributing to the accident was the convective turbulence in the clouds. - [NTSB DEN07FA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07FA165.md): Cessna T210M · Moriarty, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2007 · N732XE · Destroyed > the instructor pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during aborted landing and attempted go-around which resulted in an inadvertent elevator trim stall. Contributing to the accident were the instructor pilot's inadequate supervision during the… - [NTSB MIA07LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA155.md): Grumman AA-5A · Worthington, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2007 · N26442 · Substantial damage > The separation of the engine's No. 4 piston from the crankshaft for unidentified reasons and the pilot's continued operation with known equipment deficiencies. - [NTSB ATL07LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07LA129.md): Kolb MK II · Sweetwater, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2007 · N43046 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during climb. - [NTSB ANC07FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07FA102.md): Cessna 180 · Whittier, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2007 · N46209 · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot's seat to engage, or remain engaged, and the pilot's inadvertent stall/mush during takeoff-initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the failure of maintenance personnel to comply with an FAA AD regarding the pilot's seat rails. - [NTSB NYC07LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA233.md): Temco GC-1B · New Smyrna Bch, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2007 · N2455B · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which was the result of a blocked fuel tank vent. - [NTSB MIA07FA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07FA154.md): North American Navion · Clayton, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2007 · N8844H · Destroyed > The pilot's intentional abrupt maneuver during low altitude cruise flight to avoid obstructions ahead, resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain and a building. Contributing to the accident were the failure of the pilot to obtain a preflight weather… - [NTSB ANC07FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07FA103.md): Short Bros. SC-7 · McGrath, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2007 · N2088Z · Substantial damage > A collision with trees during takeoff-initial climb for an undetermined reason. - [NTSB DEN07WA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07WA164.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Airolo, Switzerland · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 16, 2007 · HB-PGC · Destroyed - [NTSB DCA07RA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA07RA063.md): Boeing MD-82 · Phuket, Thailand · Accident · 89 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 16, 2007 · HS-OMG - [NTSB NYC07FA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA228.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Dallas, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2007 · N8260R · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power during cruise due to fuel contamination. - [NTSB DFW07LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA199.md): Monocoupe 110SP · Utopia, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2007 · N110SP · Destroyed > The pilot's loss of control while performing a low level inverted flight maneuver. - [NTSB DEN07FA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07FA158.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik a.s. SportStar · Erie, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2007 · N616EV · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during takeoff-initial climb to avoid a stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate preflight planning, his failure to calculate the airplane's weight and… - [NTSB SEA07FA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07FA264.md): Deluca-Owl OR-71 · Reno, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 2007 · N1VD · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilots of both aircraft to maintain an adequate visual lookout and clearance from one another during a low altitude aerial race. - [NTSB SEA07FA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07FA263.md): Aero Vodochody L-39C · Reno, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2007 · N139DK · Substantial damage > The pilot's encounter with wake turbulence while maneuvering over a race course. Contributing to the accident was the low altitude at which the encounter occurred. - [NTSB SEA07FA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07FA262.md): Beech A-36TC · Burlington, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2007 · N1811Q · Destroyed > The pilot's decision to descend below the published minimum descent altitude (MDA), and his failure to maintain clearance from vertical objects during an instrument approach. Contributing to the accident were low ceilings, inadequate preflight planning, and… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?fatal=1&page=132 ## 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=131 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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