# 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 136 of 617 · 30,845 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB ATL07FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07FA069.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Andrews, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 2007 · N21423 · Destroyed > The pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude during a night approach for landing, resulting in an in flight collision with wires and the ground. - [NTSB LAX07LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA122.md): Scottish Bulldog 120 · So Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2007 · N706X · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from objects and the mountainous terrain. - [NTSB SEA07LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA090.md): Burton Fly Baby · Arlington, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2007 · N101LX · Substantial damage > The pilot exceeding the design stress limits of the aircraft while maneuvering in intentional aerobatics. - [NTSB NYC07FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA091.md): Piper PA-30 · Trappe, MD · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2007 · N555EM · Destroyed > The pilot's improper decision to fly into an area of thunderstorms, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and subsequent in-flight breakup. Contributing to the accident was the thunderstorm. - [NTSB DFW07LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA090.md): Schilleci RV-6 · Sinton, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2007 · N606S · Destroyed > The pilot's loss of control while performing an instrument approach. A contributing factor was the prevailing fog. - [NTSB ATL07LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07LA067.md): Piper PA28-181 · New Tazewell, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2007 · N30465 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the non-instrument rated pilot's continued flight from visual meteorological conditions into instrument meteorological conditions, and a low cloud ceiling. - [NTSB DEN07WA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07WA081.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Klagenfurt, Austria · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 1, 2007 · DGMBE · Destroyed - [NTSB ATL07LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07LA066.md): Szybowcowy Zaklad Do SZD-36A · Sylacauga, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2007 · N6SZ · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper installation of the left wing attachment pin, which allowed it to disengage during cruise flight, resulting in wing separation. - [NTSB LAX07LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA118.md): Ryan Navion A · Los Banos, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2007 · N4369K · Destroyed > the pilot's intentional performance of aerobatic maneuvers that exceeded the design stress limits of the airplane structure. Also causal was the pilot's impairment due to the effects of alcohol consumption. Contributory was the pilot's impairment due to the… - [NTSB NYC07FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA088.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Howell, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2007 · N33521 · Destroyed > The pilot's improper decision to attempt a flight with known serious medical conditions, which resulted in impairment during cruise flight, likely due to a stroke or transient ischemic attack. A factor was the pilot providing false information on his medical… - [NTSB DEN07FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07FA079.md): Robinson R44 II · Ponte Vedra Bch, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2007 · N744SH · Destroyed > the mechanic's improper installation of the attachment hardware for the servo to swashplate push-pull tube joint which resulted in a disconnection, subsequent loss of control, and impact with terrain. Contributing factors were the company management's… - [NTSB NYC07FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA083.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Jacksonville, MD · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 2007 · N324ST · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane which was a result of spatial disorientation after takeoff into instrument conditions with an operationally degraded electronic primary flight display. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s… - [NTSB DEN07WA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07WA075.md): Beech 24R · Rendsburg-Schac, Germany · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 19, 2007 · D-EDER · Destroyed - [NTSB ATL07LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07LA054.md): James Walter Hornet · Talbotton, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2007 · N7XS · Substantial damage > The failure of the right main fuel line, resulting in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power. - [NTSB LAX07LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA113.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Lincoln City, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2007 · N75194 · Destroyed > In-flight collision with water for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB DFW07FA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07FA084.md): Beech 58P · Marietta, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2007 · N584DP · Destroyed > The pilot's improper landing flare. A contributing factor was the premature touchdown in an area of rising terrain. - [NTSB MIA07FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07FA060.md): Aero Vodochody Aero. Works L-39C · Titusville, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2007 · N63925 · Destroyed > The pilot’s failure to ensure sufficient altitude while maneuvering in close proximity to the ground during an airshow, which resulted in an impact with terrain. - [NTSB DEN07FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07FA071.md): Beech A23A · Holman, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2007 · N4761J · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain a safe altitude and clearance, and his improper inflight planning/decision to postpone initiating a climbing turn to avoid obstructions. - [NTSB CHI07MA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07MA083.md): McDonnell Douglas 369FF · Haena, HI · Accident · 1 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 2007 · N911VC · Substantial damage > The fatigue failure of the tail rotor blade root fitting due to a manufacturing defect which resulted in the separation of the tail rotor system and loss of tail rotor control. A contributing factor to the accident were the trees that the helicopter struck… - [NTSB CHI07FA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07FA084.md): Beech 58 · Munster, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 2007 · N332HA · Substantial damage > The fuel starvation for an undetermined reason which led to the loss of power on the left engine. Additional causes were the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which led to his loss of control of the airplane. Factors in the accident were the flight… - [NTSB WAS07WA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WAS07WA009.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Lilongwe, Malawi · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 9, 2007 · ZS-MSN · Destroyed - [NTSB NYC07MA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07MA073.md): Aerospatiale AS350BA · Princeville, HI · Accident · 4 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 2007 · N354NT · Substantial damage > The failure of maintenance personnel to properly tighten (torque) the flight control servo lower attachment clevis, and reinstall a functioning lock washer, which resulted in a flight control disconnect and a complete loss of helicopter control. Contributing… - [NTSB LAX07FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07FA103.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Tooele, UT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2007 · N9381W · Destroyed > The pilot exceeded the design stress limits of the airplane, which resulted in the in-flight separation of the wings and horizontal stabilizers. Contributing to the accident were the night lighting conditions, clouds, turbulence and icing conditions. - [NTSB CHI07LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA086.md): Camair 480 · East Liberty, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2007 · N209 · Destroyed > The uncontrolled descent for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB DCA07RA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA07RA030.md): Boeing B737-400 · Yogyakarta, Indonesia · Accident · 23 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 7, 2007 · PK-GZC - [NTSB CHI07LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA080.md): Wood Quickie Q-2 · Edwardsville, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 2007 · N89WW · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power during cruise due to loose cylinder head bolts/loose cylinders. - [NTSB CHI07FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07FA079.md): Cessna 150M · Bedford, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 2007 · N66513 · Substantial damage > Suicide. - [NTSB MIA07FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07FA056.md): Beech 95-C55 · Port Orange, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 2007 · N100FG · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during initial climb resulting in inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper positioning of the left fuel selector which resulted in fuel starvation to the left engine. - [NTSB LAX07LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA099.md): Mallian Rocket II · Arvin, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 2007 · N789JM · Destroyed > Loss of control during cruise for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB DFW07LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA160.md): Ingraham RV-6 · Carlsbad, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2007 · N320TX · Destroyed > The pilot's loss of control for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB MIA07LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA058.md): Unknown Kolb Mark III · Panama City, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2007 · UNREG · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall, uncontrolled descent, and in-flight collision with terrain. A factor in the accident was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ATL07LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07LA045.md): Hiller UH-12A · Bethlehem, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 2007 · N8180H · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm, which resulted in an attempted autorotation and in-flight collision with trees. Contributing to the severity of the accident was the pilot exceeding the helicopters takeoff capability. - [NTSB LAX07WA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07WA095.md): RV-4 · Officer South, Australia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 23, 2007 · VH-ZGH · Substantial damage - [NTSB DFW07FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07FA073.md): Cessna 210K · Lago Vista, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 2007 · N1162M · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain. A factor was the pilot's diverted attention with a reported autopilot malfunction. - [NTSB DFW07FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07FA071.md): Stevens KB-2 · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2007 · N6KT · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the gyroplane while in the traffic pattern. Contributing to the accident was the high wind with terrain induced turbulence and the absence of the gyroplane's horizontal stabilizer. - [NTSB CHI07FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07FA073.md): Cessna 340A · Council Bluffs, IA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 2007 · N111SC · Destroyed > The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather, and his failure to maintain altitude during the instrument approach. Contributing factors were the presence of severe icing, moderate turbulence, and low-level wind shear. - [NTSB DEN07WA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07WA062.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Natal, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 16, 2007 · D-GOMM · Destroyed - [NTSB DEN07WA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07WA060.md): Piper PA-31T · Rieschweiler, Germany · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 12, 2007 · N160TR · Destroyed - [NTSB CHI07FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07FA069.md): Eurocopter France EC120B · Gulf of Mexico · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 2007 · N690WR · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty wind conditions which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance with the structure extending from the offshore oil platform. Contributing to the accident was the gusty wind condition. - [NTSB LAX07CA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA087.md): Wampole Mini-Max · Adelanto, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Data collection · Final report · Feb 10, 2007 · UNREG · Substantial damage > a loss of control for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB DEN07WA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07WA061.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Gresse-en-Verco, France · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 10, 2007 · N2195B · Destroyed - [NTSB DFW07FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07FA067.md): Cessna 414 · Rocksprings, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 2007 · N69845 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain. Contributing factors were the below approach/landing minimums weather and the drizzle/mist weather conditions. - [NTSB DEN07FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07FA059.md): Beech H-18 · Great Bend, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 2007 · N45GM · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the missed approach which resulted in an inadvertent stall and impact with terrain. A contributing factor was the icing conditions. - [NTSB ATL07FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07FA040.md): Beech A36 · Hinesville, GA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 2007 · N506BC · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in the in-flight breakup of the airplane due to aerodynamic overload. Contributing to the accident were airframe icing and the pilot's impairment by illegal drugs. - [NTSB SEA07FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07FA061.md): Cessna T210R · Rexburg, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2007 · N6390U · Destroyed > The loss of engine power due to the contamination of the fuel manifold valve, and the pilot's continued operation of the airplane with known maintenance discrepancies. - [NTSB SEA07FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07FA051.md): Beech 200 · Belgrade, MT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 2007 · N45MF · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate altitude and descent rate during a night visual approach. Dark night conditions and mountainous terrain are factors in the accident. - [NTSB SEA07LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA060.md): Brown Pitts S-1 · Incline Vlg, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 2007 · N20164 · Substantial damage > The airplane collided with a frozen lake for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's intentional operation of the airplane while impaired by alcohol and the FAA's failure to obtain additional information about the pilot's… - [NTSB LAX07FA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07FA080.md): Mooney M20J · Ranchita, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 2007 · N201RV · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance during a cruise descent. Contributing to the accident were the dark night lighting conditions and the mountainous terrain. - [NTSB NYC07FA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA065.md): Socata TBM 700 · Dartmouth, MA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 2007 · N944CA · Destroyed > Both pilots' failure to maintain aircraft control during a missed approach. - [NTSB CHI07WA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07WA065.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Blackpool, United Kingdom · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 3, 2007 · G-BBBK · Substantial damage Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?fatal=1&page=137 ## 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=136 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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