# 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 LAX07FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07FA056.md): Bell 412SP · Hesperia, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 2006 · N410MA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent encounter with instrument meteorological conditions and subsequent failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing to the accident were the dark night conditions, fog, and mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB DFW07FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07FA036.md): Cessna 310Q · Waco, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 2006 · N69677 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid a stall during the instrument landing approach, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with terrain. Also causal was the pilot's impairment due to prohibited drugs. Factors associated…
- [NTSB NYC07FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA043.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Charlottesville, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2006 · N8349C · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL07LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07LA025.md): Fagan Rans S-6S · Taylorsville, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2006 · N949S · Destroyed
  > The pilots failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering resulting in an inadvertent stall, uncontrolled decent, collision with the ground, and a post crash fire.
- [NTSB NYC07FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA042.md): Cessna 210K · Edgewater, MD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 2006 · N9449M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper altitude/clearance will on approach, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. Contributing to the accident was the night-light conditions, an obstruction light that was not illuminated, and trees that had…
- [NTSB LAX07LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA054.md): John Lauer Harmon Rocket II · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 2006 · N604JL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance during an aerobatic maneuver.
- [NTSB NYC07FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA041.md): Mooney M20R · Summersville, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 2006 · N9165T · Destroyed
  > The airplane's encounter with in-flight icing, which resulted in a loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's improper weather evaluation, the in-flight icing conditions, the reduced visibility from a snow squall during the forced…
- [NTSB SEA07LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA025.md): Holloway RV6A · North Bend, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2006 · N914C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the water while performing low altitude maneuvering flight resulting in an in flight collision with the water.
- [NTSB DEN07WA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07WA031.md): 107.5 Flying One Design DR 107 · Langenthal, Switzerland · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 3, 2006 · N107FP · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC07FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA038.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar 601P · West Dover, VT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2006 · N9797Q · Destroyed
  > A loss of control during approach for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a collision with trees.
- [NTSB DFW07LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA032.md): Noble Vans RV-7A · Norman, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2006 · N216RV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was the pilot's attempt at formation flying.
- [NTSB CHI07FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07FA032.md): Cessna 172 · Crookston, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2006 · N9850G · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions which led to his spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of control. Factors were the snow, the low ceiling, and the pilot's lack of instrument flight experience.
- [NTSB NYC07FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA037.md): Cirrus SR22 · Huntersville, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2006 · N665CD · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the night instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB LAX07WA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07WA057.md): Robinson R44 · Nadi, Fiji · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 1, 2006 · DQ-IHE · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN07WA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07WA034.md): Grob G 180 · Mindelheim, Germany · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 29, 2006 · D-CGSP · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC07WA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07WA044.md): Bell 412 · Cafasse, Torino, Italy · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 27, 2006 · I-AIVO · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC07WA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07WA039.md): Robinson R-44 · Venice, Italy · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 26, 2006 · I-EVER · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN07WA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07WA028.md): Yoakley Glasair · Rieden, Germany · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 26, 2006 · N79KD · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX07LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA047.md): Interavia E-3 · San Pedro, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2006 · N4426X · Substantial damage
  > Loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA07WA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07WA022.md): Beech B55 · Coyhaique, Chile · Accident · 6 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 23, 2006 · CC-CAC · Destroyed
- [NTSB DFW07LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA026.md): Keesler Pulsar · Alvarado, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 2006 · N115SE · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper handling of the airplane while manuevering at a low altitude, which resulted in an inadvertant stall.
- [NTSB SEA07LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA021.md): Hughes 369E · Jensen, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2006 · N500FU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the transmission wires due to an inadquate visual lookout while maneuvering during a search and rescue flight.
- [NTSB CHI07FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07FA026.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Wellington, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2006 · N8990W · Destroyed
  > Spatial disorientation experienced by the pilot while attempting to visually locate traffic during cruise flight, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. Contributing factors were the inadvertent overload failure of the wing spar and stabilator, and the…
- [NTSB LAX07LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA037.md): Beechcraft J35 · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 2006 · N8246D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning while on approach which lead to a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB DEN07WA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07WA025.md): Burton Christen Eagle II · Pfronten, Germany · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 16, 2006 · N60BS · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI07LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA024.md): Maule MX-7-180B · Edenville, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2006 · N4159K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control during landing on a lake resulting in the amphibian aircraft flipping over inverted.
- [NTSB LAX07FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07FA035.md): Cessna 421B · Big Bear Lake, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 2006 · N642BD · Destroyed
  > Failure of the turbine wheel shaft in the left turbocharger during the takeoff initial climb for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to attain and maintain safe single engine airspeed that led to a loss of control.
- [NTSB CHI07FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07FA022.md): Cessna T303 · Mill Creek, IN · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 2006 · N611BB · Destroyed
  > The pilot became spatially disoriented and as a result failed to maintain control of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were the instrument meteorological conditions aloft and the pilot being fatigued.
- [NTSB LAX07LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA032.md): Kolb MK III · Paulden, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2006 · N2031S · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate airspeed that led to a stall/spin.
- [NTSB NYC07LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA027.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Williamsburg, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 2006 · N9430K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to depart into adverse weather conditions. Contributing was the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB NYC07LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA026.md): Vogel Glastar 41 · Snow Shoe, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2006 · N441AV · Substantial damage
  > The builder's improper installation of an additional alternator. Contributing to the accident were the night lighting conditions.
- [NTSB NYC07FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA025.md): Czech Aircraft Works CH 601 XL RTF · Basye, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2006 · N601VA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB DFW07FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07FA023.md): McCutchan Glasair · Mineral Wells, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2006 · N606MC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a forced landing, resulting in an inadvertent stall. A factor was the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB SEA07FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07FA016.md): Beech D35 · Shelton, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2006 · N2843V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and his failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid a stall during the subsequent forced landing. A factor associated with the accident is the inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB DEN07FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07FA022.md): Cessna 337C · Alamogordo, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2006 · N2500S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's incapacitation due to a heart attack while landing, which resulted in a loss of control and an on ground collision with objects.
- [NTSB DEN07LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07LA020.md): Air Tractor AT-502A · Deming, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2006 · N1541T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering resulting in an inadvertent stall and impact with terrain. A contributing factor was the low airspeed.
- [NTSB ATL07LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07LA014.md): Carlson Lancair Propjet · Dalton, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2006 · N750LC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a forced landing, resulting in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in loss of engine due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB NYC07LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA022.md): Monard RAF 2000 GTX · Ridgely, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2006 · N107TM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm while maneuvering, which resulted in a loss of rotor blade rigidity.
- [NTSB DFW07FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07FA020.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Danville, AR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2006 · N15852 · Destroyed
  > Failure of the number 5 cylinder which resulted in oil starvation and the subsequent loss of engine power, and the pilot's inability to see the transmission line during the forced landing. Factors Contributing to the accident were the dark night and the…
- [NTSB DFW07FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07FA019.md): Cessna 172S · Hominy, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2006 · N53443 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued cruise flight into adverse weather conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance from terrain. Contributing factors were the dark night conditions, and the low ceilings.
- [NTSB ANC07FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07FA006.md): Cessna 180E · Cordova, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2006 · N4141J · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during cruise flight, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with an embankment.
- [NTSB LAX07FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07FA026.md): Aircraft Mfg & Dev. CH601XL Slsa · Yuba City, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 2006 · N158MD · Destroyed
  > In-flight structural failure of the horizontal stabilizer and wings for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA07WA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07WA023.md): Bell 206L · Antioquia, Colombia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 3, 2006 · HK3727 · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX07LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA025.md): Olson Vans RV-6 · Rio Verde, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2006 · N606RV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines while intentionally flying at a low altitude.
- [NTSB CHI07FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07FA016.md): Cessna 175 · Battle Creek, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2006 · N9408B · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power while in cruise flight due to an oil leak from the nose seal of the reduction gear case. Contributing to the accident were the oil leak, the pilot's reduced visibility out the windscreen, and rising terrain.
- [NTSB MIA07FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07FA011.md): Beech BE-76 · Port Orange, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2006 · N6017U · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB LAX07LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA027.md): Air Creations Tanarg 912 · Bisbee, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2006 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB DEN07WA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07WA018.md): Robinson R-44 · Katrineholm, Sweden · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 30, 2006 · SE-JGX · Destroyed
- [NTSB WAS07RA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WAS07RA004.md): Boeing 737-200 · Abuja, Nigeria · Accident · 96 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 29, 2006 · 5N-BFK
- [NTSB LAX07LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA023.md): Moyes Dragonfly · Brentwood, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2006 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to obtain and maintain an adequate airspeed during the initial climb resulting in a stall and uncontrolled descent into terrain.

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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=138

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