# 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 SEA07LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA126.md): Cessna 150G · Pahrump, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 2007 · N3121J · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel contamination followed by the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight and an inadequate 100-hour maintenance inspection by other maintenance…
- [NTSB NYC07FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA119.md): Beech BE-A55 · Dunkirk, NY · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 17, 2007 · C-FDJP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a single-engine missed approach, after the failure of the airplane's left engine aft-top counterweight assembly. Contributing to the accident were instrument meteorological conditions due to clouds.
- [NTSB MIA07FA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07FA098.md): Hughes 369A · Moulton, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 13, 2007 · N468WE · Destroyed
  > The separation of a main rotor blade from its tension torsion bar for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB LAX07LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA168.md): Schweizer G-164B · Colusa, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2007 · N3633Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from wires.
- [NTSB LAX07LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA167.md): Sheely Rans S-12XL · Pinetop, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2007 · N6641K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB DFW07WA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07WA113.md): Cessna A188B · San Francisco, Honduras · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 13, 2007 · HR-ATW · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA07FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07FA119.md): Cessna 182C · Marion, MT · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 12, 2007 · N8771T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering to reverse direction. Factors included the airplane exceeding its maximum gross takeoff weight, the improper preflight by the pilot by not securing an oil cap, the low altitude, and an…
- [NTSB LAX07LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA163.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Delta, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2007 · N7739Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in a stall and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB LAX07FA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07FA160.md): Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 40 · Lake Pleasant, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 12, 2007 · N512DS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude above the surface of water during an intentional buzzing maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the nighttime lighting environment.
- [NTSB DFW07WA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07WA110.md): Bell 47G · Ciudad Victoria, Mexico · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 12, 2007 · N25802 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI07FA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07FA140.md): Cessna 172N · Sharonville, OH · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 11, 2007 · N6614D · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The inadequate visual lookout of the pilots in both airplanes and their not maintaining clearance from each others airplane during climb.
- [NTSB LAX07LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA156.md): Teague Rans S-6ES Coyote II · Nyssa, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 2007 · N220GT · Substantial damage
  > Loss of aircraft control while maneuvering for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA07FA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07FA124.md): Cessna P210N · Spanish Fork, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 7, 2007 · N7343P · Substantial damage
  > An engine oil line leak and subsequent engine compartment fire while in cruise flight.
- [NTSB MIA07LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA091.md): Lee Stevens Sorrell SNS-2 Guppy · Stewartstown, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 2007 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the airplane.
- [NTSB DCA07RA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA07RA040.md): Boeing B737-800 · Douala, Cameroon · Accident · 114 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 5, 2007 · 5Y-KYA
- [NTSB ATL07FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07FA083.md): Cessna 182Q · Asheville, NC · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 4, 2007 · N735DP · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the directional gyro and attitude indicator due to a vacuum system leak caused by a loose fitting. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to execute a partial panel, no-gyro approach.
- [NTSB ANC07FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07FA037.md): Cessna 170 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 4, 2007 · N4217V · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during takeoff initial climb due to fuel contamination, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB LAX07FA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07FA150.md): Cessna S550 · Dillon, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 3, 2007 · N22HP · Destroyed
  > An in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DFW07LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA103.md): Livpt Lancair IV-P · McAllen, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 2007 · N119TC · Destroyed
  > A loss of power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW07LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA102.md): Walker Zenith Zodiac 601 XL · Canadian, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 2007 · N10028 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper pre-flight planning and decision to depart into deteriorating weather conditions, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent in-flight break up.
- [NTSB LAX07LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA147.md): Ceridono Vegas Sport Flyer · Mountain Pass, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 2007 · N169BC · Destroyed
  > The loss of airplane control while maneuvering after takeoff for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB LAX07LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA142.md): McDonald J4B-2 · Marysville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2007 · N445SM · Destroyed
  > An in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the impairment of the pilot by the drug substances identified in the toxicological testing.
- [NTSB LAX07LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA140.md): Cessna 182Q · Carlsbad, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2007 · N97287 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB DEN07FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07FA089.md): Schleicher Alexander ASH 26E · Castle Rock, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2007 · N123KS · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in an inadvertent stall/mush.
- [NTSB DFW07WA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07WA100.md): Cessna 210 · Palma Real, Honduras · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 28, 2007 · TG-MAP · Destroyed
- [NTSB ATL07FA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07FA081.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Dawsonville, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2007 · N9247T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision to continue visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, with a low cloud ceiling, over mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB SEA07GA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07GA112.md): Cessna 182R · Rachal, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Apr 25, 2007 · N6277E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and subsequent impact with the ground. A factor was the gusty tailwind condition.
- [NTSB MIA07WA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07WA159.md): Britten-Norman BN2A Islander · Kopinang, Guyana · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 25, 2007 · 8R-GET · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI07LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA115.md): Bird Seawind 3000 · Knox City, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2007 · N40SW · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain that was encountered by the pilot during the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI07FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07FA114.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Bass Lake, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2007 · N382BT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach glidepath, which resulted in a settling-with-power flight condition. Contributing to the accident was the dark night light condition.
- [NTSB NYC07FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA100.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Windham, CT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2007 · N5651Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around.
- [NTSB CHI07LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA113.md): Murphy Aircraft Mfg SR3500 Moose · Cotter, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2007 · N360MM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining airplane control and airspeed during the approach. Factors were the gusty wind conditions, the inadvertent stall the pilot encountered, and the power lines that were impacted during the uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB ATL07FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07FA077.md): Beech 58 · Hamilton, GA · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2007 · N5647C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's exceeding the design stress limits of the airplane while performing aerobatics in a nonaerobatic airplane, which resulted in an in-flight overload failure of the airframe. A factor in the accident was the pilot's decision to perform aerobatics.
- [NTSB MIA07LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA084.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · 5 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2007 · N4TR · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued visual flight rules flight into known adverse weather conditions, resulting in an in-flight loss of aircraft control. Contributing to the accident were thunderstorms.
- [NTSB MIA07FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07FA083.md): Cessna 182Q · Cudjoe Key, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2007 · N422G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an active restricted area, which resulted in the airplane colliding with the tether of an aerostat.
- [NTSB DFW07WA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07WA094.md): Bell 206 · Changuinola, Panama · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 21, 2007 · HP1602HFN
- [NTSB NYC07LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA098.md): Grumman American AA-5B · Danville, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2007 · N4535N · Destroyed
  > The passenger's inadvertent interference with the flight controls due to his physiological condition. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB MIA07LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA081.md): Cessna U206G · Welaka, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2007 · N2874B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain clearance from utility poles. Contributing to the accident were the fog and haze.
- [NTSB SEA07FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07FA106.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Tehachapi, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2007 · N8168N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's VFR flight into IMC and his ensuing failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing factors were the cloudy weather conditions and the mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB NYC07FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA096.md): Beech 95-B55 · Saranac Lake, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2007 · N868ST · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB MIA07LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA077.md): Terrence A. Sack Terrair Express · Lakeland, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2007 · N456TS · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed while turning base to final which led to a stall. A contributing factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of recent experience.
- [NTSB CHI07LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA104.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Ava, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2007 · N4712Z · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the aileron cable eye splice during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident were improper installation and service of the crimped cable sleeve, which rendered the airplane uncontrollable.
- [NTSB LAX07LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA130.md): Beech 35-B33 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · 3 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2007 · N9556Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the high wind conditions and wind shear encounter on final approach, that led to a failure to maintain an adequate airspeed and a stall.
- [NTSB NYC07LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA094.md): Romeo Lancair Legacy RG · Fulton, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2007 · N45FR · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during the initial climb after takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI07FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07FA102.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Viburnum, MO · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2007 · N8969J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of aircraft control during cruise flight in instrument meteorological conditions. Factors contributing to the accident were turbulence and icing conditions.
- [NTSB LAX07LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA126.md): Arbc 150A · Mecca, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2007 · N156LB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to fly in forecasted unfavorable wind conditions that exceeded the balloon's capabilities.
- [NTSB ATL07LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07LA073.md): Culver, Aurther L. Seawind 3000 · Yanceyville, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2007 · N666AC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance/altitude while operating in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of an instrument rating, his improper decision to operate in IMC, a low cloud ceiling, and…
- [NTSB MIA07LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA073.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Bird Cay, Bahamas · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2007 · N444JH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's poor in-flight weather evaluation, which resulted in flight into a level 6 thunderstorm.
- [NTSB LAX07FA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07FA123.md): Cessna 172N · Page, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 2007 · N6267D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude, and, his failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering to reverse course in a box canyon. Contributing to the accident were the rising terrain and the box canyon.
- [NTSB CHI07WA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07WA099.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Oban, Scotland, United Kingdom · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 9, 2007 · G-JMTT · Substantial damage

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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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