# 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 DFW08WA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08WA205.md): Cessna T210N · Poptun, Guatemala · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 1, 2006 · TG-LUK · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI06LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA175.md): Cessna A185E · Clear Lake, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2006 · N1972U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged flare that resulted in a hard landing and subsequent nose over. A factor to the accident was the grass runway that the forward landing gear dug into during the hard landing, resulting in the amphibian airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB WAS06WA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WAS06WA011.md): Cessna 208B · Vilanculos, Mozambique · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 30, 2006 · ZS-POG · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC06FA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06FA162.md): Cessna 310D · Sutton, WV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2006 · N6867T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during takeoff-initial climb to avoid a stall/mush. A factor associated with the accident was the inadvertent stall/mush.
- [NTSB CHI06FA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA173.md): Bell 206B · Walford, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2006 · N2877F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from powerlines. The powerlines were a factor.
- [NTSB NYC06WA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06WA166.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Thirkleby, United Kingdom · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 29, 2006 · G-BBEY · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC06FA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06FA080.md): Piper PA-12 · Cooper Landing, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2006 · N7658H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while performing a low level pass, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain. A factor contributing to the accident was an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB NYC06LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA160.md): Aerial Productions Intl. Acrojet Special · Ocean City, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2006 · N23AP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall mush and subsequent impact with trees. A factor in the accident was windshear, and the high weight of the airplane.
- [NTSB NYC06FA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06FA156.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Philipsburg, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2006 · N56246 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to comply with the published instrument approach procedure, which resulted in controlled flight into trees. Factors in the accident were the low cloud ceiling, and dark night conditions.
- [NTSB DFW06WA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06WA170.md): Cessna U206 · Chiguao, Venezuela · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 26, 2006 · YV-229C · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC06FA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06FA155.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Tafton, PA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2006 · N8371X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent encounter with a thunderstorm, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control, and a subsequent in-flight breakup.
- [NTSB MIA06FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06FA120.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-60 · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2006 · N316PR · Destroyed
  > the pilot’s loss of aircraft control during the initial climb which was precipitated by the sudden loss of thrust and increase in drag from the right engine, and the pilot’s failure to adhere to the published emergency procedures regarding the position of the…
- [NTSB LAX06LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA213.md): Cessna T210M · Hayward, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2006 · N761GW · No damage
  > The passenger's failure to see and avoid the rotating propeller.
- [NTSB LAX06FA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA211.md): Cessna 560 · Upland, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2006 · N486SB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's unstabilized approach to the runway and failure to obtain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB CHI06LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA163.md): Varga 2150A · Columbus, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2006 · N8267J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the trees during the attempted low altitude pass along the river. Contributing factors were the intentional low altitude flight maneuver, the pilot's improper decision to attempt that maneuver, and his…
- [NTSB SEA06FA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06FA126.md): Pilatus PC-12/47 · Big Timber, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2006 · N768H · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which led to an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB CHI06LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA164.md): Miller Zenair Cricket MC-12 · Lee's Summit, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2006 · N36CZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while operating in the traffic pattern after the loss of power in one engine, resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin. An additional cause was the loss of engine power in one of the two engines for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC06FA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06FA154.md): Cessna 172N · Newry, ME · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2006 · N572BA · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain altitude/clearance while maneuvering, which resulted in an impact with trees.
- [NTSB MIA06LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA118.md): Ercoupe 415C · Panacea, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2006 · N99355 · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the airplane descending and impacting trees during the approach. A possible contributing factor was the pilot's pre-existing cardiovascular condition.
- [NTSB DFW06LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA163.md): Ayres S2R-T34 · Colt, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2006 · N2292J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the ground during an aerial application flight.
- [NTSB ATL06LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA094.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Wilkesboro, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2006 · N5626P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations and improper in-flight planning/decision which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, a forced landing, and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB LAX06FA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA206.md): Cessna 180 · Payson, AZ · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2006 · N1535C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain during a low level flyby maneuver. A factor was glare from the sun and shadows created by the mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB CHI06LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA157.md): Good RV-6A · Peru, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2006 · N86CG · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot of the second airplane in the formation to maintain clearance with the lead airplane during the overhead recovery maneuver prior to landing.
- [NTSB SEA06FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06FA119.md): Cessna 180 · Agness, OR · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2006 · N38SP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree and subsequent collision with rocky terrain. A contributing factor was the sun glare.
- [NTSB NYC06FA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06FA145.md): Raytheon B36TC · North Garden, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2006 · N202EN · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while turning onto the final approach, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB NYC06LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA144.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Mayville, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2006 · N96486 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's improper decision to attempt a simulated engine failure at a low altitude and her failure to maintain clearance from trees and wires, while maneuvering. Also causal was the flight instructor's impairment from prescription medication.
- [NTSB CHI06FA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA154.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Parkville, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2006 · N292HH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improperly planned approach which resulted in the encounter with wake turbulence while the airplane's airspeed exceeded maneuvering speed. This encounter resulted in the subsequent loss of aircraft control and the in-flight separation of the left…
- [NTSB MIA06FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06FA117.md): Beech 65-A90-1 · Tampa, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2006 · N7043G · Destroyed
  > The poor in-flight planning decision by the captain for his failure to establish the airplane on a stabilized approach for a forced landing, resulting in the airplane landing on a taxiway near the departure end of the runway. Contributing to the accident were…
- [NTSB SEA06FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06FA116.md): Lciv Lancair IV-P Propjet · Provo, UT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2006 · N95CE · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance during a VFR approach, which resulted in an in-flight collision with water. Contributing factors were the dark night light conditions and the low clouds.
- [NTSB SEA06FA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06FA115.md): Cessna TU206G · Mullan, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2006 · N5136X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's VFR flight into IMC and his subsequent failure to maintain terrain clearance. The pilot's inadequate inflight planning/decision, mountain obscuration, trees and high terrain were factors.
- [NTSB LAX06FA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA200.md): Cessna 152 · Peoria, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2006 · N627PA · Substantial damage
  > the failure of both the flight instructor and student pilot to regain control of the airplane in a timely manner during an intentional spin maneuver, resulting in a collision with terrain. A factor in the accident was the instructor's inadequate supervision…
- [NTSB CHI06FA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA152.md): Beech B36TC · Gregory, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2006 · N65EL · Substantial damage
  > The non-mechanical loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during cruise flight and the unsuitable terrain the pilot selected for the forced landing. A factor was the tree that was impacted during the forced landing. An additional factor was the…
- [NTSB LAX06FA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA197.md): Beech H35 · Reno, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2006 · N5455D · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power during takeoff initial climb for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with a house. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC06LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA136.md): Howe/Wilmer Lancair 360 · Montgomery, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2006 · N360WH · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control during approach for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC06FA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06FA137.md): Gates Learjet 35A · Groton, CT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2006 · N182K · Destroyed
  > The crew's failure to properly monitor the airplane's altitude, which resulted in the captain's inadvertent descent of the airplane into water. Contributing to the accident were the foggy weather conditions, and the captain's decision to descend below the…
- [NTSB NYC06FA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06FA133.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Manahawkin, NJ · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 31, 2006 · N48ED · Substantial damage
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot's inadvertent VFR cruise flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his subsequent loss of aircraft control, which resulted in his exeeding the design stress limits of the airplane, and an in-flight separation of the…
- [NTSB LAX06WA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06WA188.md): Beech A36 · Bathurst Island, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 31, 2006 · VH-JDJ · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC06MA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06MA131.md): Eurocopter EC-135P1 · Washington, DC · Accident · 1 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · May 30, 2006 · N601FH · Destroyed
  > The operator's inadequate training program and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter following his inadvertent disabling of the No. 1 and then the No. 2 engine full authority digital engine control system.
- [NTSB DFW06WA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06WA148.md): Air Tractor AT-802 · Molinicos, Spain · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 30, 2006 · EC-GOS · Destroyed
- [NTSB DFW06WA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06WA147.md): Schweizer 269D · Ciudad Juarez, Mexico · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 30, 2006 · XC-LJU · Destroyed
- [NTSB DFW06IA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06IA145.md): Bell 206L-3 · Grand Isle 43AA · Incident · 1 fatal · Incident investigation · Final report · May 30, 2006 · N92MT · No damage
  > The pilot's incapacitation and death due to pre-existing cardiac disease.
- [NTSB CHI06FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA141.md): Cessna 210N · Ft. Thomas, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 30, 2006 · N5212U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain altitude/clearance with trees while attempting to return to the airport.
- [NTSB NYC06LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA127.md): Schweizer SGS 1-35 · Eighty Four, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2006 · N91MC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incapacitation, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control during approach, and subsequent collision with trees.
- [NTSB CHI06LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA138.md): Hughes 269A · Berlin Center, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2006 · N69HU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot flew at a low altitude and failed to maintain clearance from the wire. A factor was the wire.
- [NTSB LAX06FA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA186.md): Cessna T182T · Burney, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 27, 2006 · N451JE · Destroyed
  > the pilot's decision to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB DFW06FA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06FA140.md): Aviat A-1B · Edna, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 27, 2006 · N166MA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's ostentatious display while maneuvering at low altitude which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and subsequent impact with the water.
- [NTSB NYC06WA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06WA132.md): Cessna 150M · Raharney, Ireland · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 25, 2006 · EI-CHM · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DFW06FA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06FA136.md): Cessna 150F · Levelland, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 22, 2006 · N6242R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall. Contributing factors were low altitude and the gusting wind.
- [NTSB DFW06LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA130.md): Grumman G-164A · DeWitt, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 2006 · N6629 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure by both pilots to maintain adequate visual lookout and the Grumman G-164A pilot's impairment caused by the recent use of marijuana.
- [NTSB LAX06LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA170.md): Schlitter Rans S-18 Stinger · Llano, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2006 · N24052 · Substantial damage
  > an in-flight loss of control and collision with terrain for undetermined reasons.

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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=142

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