# 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 DEN06FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06FA109.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Mosca, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2006 · N5416P · Destroyed
  > a non-mechanical partial loss of engine power due to carburetor ice, and the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain. Contributing factors in this accident were weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing and the pilot inadvertently flying…
- [NTSB CHI06LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA223.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Underwood, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2006 · N4693Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power line during the aerial application flight.
- [NTSB ATL06LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA115.md): McWhorter Skystar Vixen · Peachtree City, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2006 · N93TR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering to reverse his direction following loss of engine power shortly after takeoff resulting in an inadvertent stall and collision with the ground. A factor in the accident was a loss of engine power for…
- [NTSB NYC06LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA187.md): Burleigh SeaRey · Ringoes, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2006 · N4293S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors included a partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DEN06FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06FA107.md): American Champion 7KCAB · Winter Park, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2006 · N5232X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed to avoid a stall while maneuvering at a low altitude in mountainous terrain. Factors associated with the accident are the pilot's performance of a low altitude flight maneuver, an inadvertent stall/spin, and…
- [NTSB CHI06FA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA224.md): American Legend AL11C · Chicago, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2006 · N848LC · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both pilots to assure that the fuel cap was securely in place prior to takeoff which resulted in fuel siphoning and untimately fuel exhaustion. An additional cause was the decision to fly over the lake outside of gliding distance to shore along…
- [NTSB CHI06FA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA206.md): Grumman TBM-3 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2006 · N420GP · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The Avenger pilot's visual lookout was inadequate and he failed to maintain clearance from the RV-6. Contributing factors were the Avenger's restricted visibility and the RV-6.
- [NTSB CHI06FA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA210.md): de Havilland DHC-6-100 · Sullivan, MO · Accident · 6 fatal · Class 1 · Field · Final report · Jul 29, 2006 · N203E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed following a loss of power in the right engine due to the fracturing of compressor turbine blades for undetermined reasons. Contributing to some parachutists' injuries was the lack of a more effective restraint system…
- [NTSB ANC06FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06FAMS1.md): Aero Commander 690A · Anchorage, AK · Accident · 3 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Jul 29, 2006 · N57096 · Destroyed
  > Undetermined; the airplane and its occupants are missing.
- [NTSB LAX06LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA246.md): Cessna 177B · Kalaupapa, HI · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2006 · N30652 · Destroyed
  > Loss of aircraft control during cruise flight for undetermined reasons. Clouds, rain, and dark night conditions were factors.
- [NTSB NYC06WA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06WA186.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Guipuzcoa, Spain · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 27, 2006 · EC-ENR · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DFW06FA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06FA193.md): Mooney M20J · Newellton, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2006 · N577RS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions. Contributing factors were the prevailing thunderstorms, the dark night conditions, and Air Traffic Control's failure to issue hazardous weather information to the pilot.
- [NTSB SEA06FA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06FA146.md): Spectrum Aeronautical 33 · Spanish Fork, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2006 · N322LA · Destroyed
  > Incorrect installation by company maintenance personnel of the aft upper torque tube bell crank resulting in roll control that was opposite to that commanded in the cockpit. Contributing factors were the lack of maintenance documentation detailing the…
- [NTSB CHI06FA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA184.md): Cessna 172F · Brookville, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2006 · N8829U · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight loss of engine power during cruise flight due to restricted fuel flow and the inadequate preflight the pilot performed. An additional cause was the trees.
- [NTSB ATL06LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA111.md): Canadair F86 · Hickory, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2006 · N86FS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper assembly of the airplanes brakes, exceeding the authorized gross weight of the airplane at takeoff, and the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff in sufficient time to avoid an on-ground collision with fixed objects. A factor in the…
- [NTSB ATL06LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA110.md): Arter RV6 · Hartselle, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2006 · N112WA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering resulting in an inadvertent stall and collision with trees and the ground. Factor in the accident were the pilot's ostentatious display and impairment due to alcohol.
- [NTSB LAX06FA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA243.md): Raytheon G36 · Bullhead City, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2006 · N241JL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged distance and speed that led to a long landing, and his inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, all due to the effects of impairment from alcohol consumption, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain during an aborted…
- [NTSB CHI06FA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA196.md): Shaw Europa XS · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2006 · N229WC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed on final approach which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB DEN06LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA103.md): Ayres S2R-G10 · Dexter, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2006 · N3298Y · No damage
  > The pilot's failure to remain clear of the airplane's propeller resulting in the propeller contacting the pilot and causing fatal injuries to the pilot.
- [NTSB DFW06LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA188.md): Cessna P210N · Amarillo, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2006 · N732TZ · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power as result of the failure by maintenance personnel to install oil pump support bushings, which resulted in the fracture of the driven-gear and subsequent loss of oil pressure. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for…
- [NTSB DFW06FA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06FA187.md): Cessna 172N · Petal, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2006 · N738KE · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper use of flaps, which resulted in an impact with trees during takeoff-initial climb.
- [NTSB CHI06FA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA193.md): Cessna 560 · Cresco, IA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2006 · N636SE · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew's inadequate aeronautical decision-making and poor crew resource management (CRM), including the inadequate use of the on-board sources (such as the flight management system and navigation charts), to get critical information about Ellen…
- [NTSB DFW06FA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06FA186.md): Beech BE58P · Jeanerette, LA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2006 · N158LW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather condition and his delayed attempt to abort the landing. A contributing factor was the prevailing thunderstorm.
- [NTSB LAX06FA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA233.md): Bellanca 14-19 · Arcata, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2006 · N522A · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to follow the prescribed instrument approach procedure and to maintain the proper glide slope and altitude/clearance from obstacles while on an instrument landing system approach, resulting in a collision with trees. Contributing to the…
- [NTSB DFW06FA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06FA184.md): Piper J3 · Walnut Ridge, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2006 · N6732H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and the subsequent stall. Contributing factors were the low altitude and impairment due to drugs.
- [NTSB SEA06FA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06FA142.md): Hawker Siddeley MK-58A Hunter · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2006 · N58MX · Destroyed
  > Loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons during the takeoff sequence.
- [NTSB MIA06LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA122.md): Cessna 320E · Wimauma, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2006 · N227DG · Destroyed
  > Pilot's inadequate preflight planning and exceeding the weight and balance limitations of the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI06WA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06WA192.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Marina di Campo, Italy · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 16, 2006 · D-EJMV · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN06WA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06WA102.md): Cessna T310R · Saint Tropez, France · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 15, 2006 · N234SA · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI06LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA190.md): Armpriest Breezy · South Haven, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2006 · N316DA · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent stall by pilot during climb following propeller blade damage from the compartment door separation after takeoff. The low altitude and airspeed not maintained by the pilot were additional causes. Contributing factors were the compartment door…
- [NTSB NYC06LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA179.md): Cessna 172N · Pompton Lakes, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2006 · N4792D · Destroyed
  > Improper maintenance of the throttle shaft, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during cruise flight, and subsequent impact with trees during a forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN06WA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06WA098.md): Cessna 172N · El Rosario, Spain · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 14, 2006 · EC-HQR · Destroyed
- [NTSB WAS06WA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WAS06WA012.md): Lockheed 382 C130 · Kigoma, Tanzania · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 12, 2006 · S9-BOF · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA06FA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06FA139.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Easton, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2006 · N40ST · Destroyed
  > The loss of power in both engines for undetermined reasons while in cruise flight, leading to an attempted forced landing. Factors include unfavorable winds at the site of the forced landing, and trees off the approach end of the grass runway the pilot was…
- [NTSB DFW06FA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06FA180.md): Beech C24R · Virginia Beach, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2006 · N78MB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin while maneuvering at a low altitude. Contributing was the pilot's diverted attention to an open door.
- [NTSB CHI06LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA187.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Steubenville, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2006 · N9841Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the unmarked power line which resulted in the subsequent impact with the roadway. Factors were the unmarked power line, and the low altitude at which the flight was conducted.
- [NTSB CHI06FA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA186.md): Cirrus Design SR-22 · Edgewater, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2006 · N8163Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot' failure to maintain sufficient airspeed which resulted in a stall. A factor was the pilots failure to properly set the flaps for the go-around.
- [NTSB DFW06WA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06WA177.md): Cessna 182C · Tepic, Mexico · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 9, 2006 · XB-PER · Destroyed
- [NTSB DCA06RA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA06RA055.md): Airbus Industrie A310-300 · Irkutsk, Russia · Accident · 124 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 8, 2006 · F-OGYP
- [NTSB DCA06RA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA06RA053.md): Sikorsky S61N · Tenerife, Spain · Accident · 6 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 8, 2006 · EC-FJJ
- [NTSB ATL06FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06FA102.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Suches, GA · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2006 · N3380W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to retract the wing flaps and his decision to make a turn while performing a go-around.
- [NTSB CHI06LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA178.md): Moon Rans S-14 · Berlin, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2006 · N43293 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC06FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06FA089.md): Piper PA-28 · Manley Hot Spng, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2006 · N9026W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued cruise flight into known adverse weather conditions, his failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering, and his exceeding the design stress limits of the airplane, which resulted in an in-flight break-up. Factors associated with…
- [NTSB NYC06FA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06FA169.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Block Island, RI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2006 · N5012S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight decision making and his failure to maintain terrain clearance during departure. Contributing, were low ceilings, rain, and thunderstorms.
- [NTSB NYC06LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA171.md): Buckeye Dream Machine · Monticello, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2006 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The misplaced parachute suspension line, which resulted in an in-flight loss of control. A factor was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB DEN06FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06FA091.md): Beech A36TC · Montrose, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2006 · N1800Z · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/decision by not having the airplane refueled prior to takeoff, and allowing the engine to be starved of fuel because he failed to switch the fuel selector valve. A contributing factor was the flight instructor's…
- [NTSB NYC06LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA165.md): North American Navion · Sturgis, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2006 · N91686 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a leaking fuel pump gasket.
- [NTSB DFW06FA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06FA173.md): Cessna 180K · Owasso, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2006 · N1SE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain, a residential street, for both takeoff and landing, which resulted in a collision with a static wire and terrain during takeoff-initial climb.
- [NTSB SEA06LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA134.md): Taylor Royal T · Davenport, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2006 · N2554 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering, resulting in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB LAX06FA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA222.md): Raytheon A36 · Somis, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2006 · N615M · Destroyed
  > a ground collision during an emergency landing for undetermined reasons.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?fatal=1&page=142

## 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=141

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