# 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 ATL06LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA079.md): Taylor Skybolt · Sharpsburg, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2006 · N78BJ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control while conducting aerobatic flight. Factors in the accident were the pilot's ostentatious display, and lack of recent and total experience in type of operation.
- [NTSB ATL06FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06FA078.md): Cessna 150L · Cumming, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 12, 2006 · N1715Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to consider the appropriate aircraft performance data prior to takeoff, and his improper use of the wing flaps during takeoff, which resulted in reduced climb performance and an in-flight collision with a residence. A factor associated…
- [NTSB NYC06LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA112.md): Bulmer Lancair IV-P · Somerset, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 2006 · N5473 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed after takeoff to preclude a stall, which resulted in a loss of control and an inadvertent stall. Factors associated with the accident are the inadvertent stall, the loss of engine power due to the pilot's…
- [NTSB MIA06LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA106.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Caribbean Sea · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 2006 · N5033Y · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane. A contributing factor in the accident was the spatial disorientation of the pilot, resulting in the in-flight loss of control.
- [NTSB ATL06FA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06FA076.md): Piper PA60-602P · Camp Hill, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 10, 2006 · N68999 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued flight into known thunderstorms resulting in an in-flight break up. A factor in the accident was air traffic controller's failure to issue extreme weather radar echo intensity information displayed on the controller's radar to the pilot.
- [NTSB LAX06LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA158.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26D · Aguila, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 2006 · N7729S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the glider during takeoff-initial climb, which resulted in a broken tow rope, a spiral, and an in-flight collision with terrain. A factor associated with the accident is the pilot's failure to correct the spiral.
- [NTSB ENG07WA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG07WA003.md): Airbus A320 · Sochi, Russia · Accident · 113 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 3, 2006 · EK-32009 · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN06WA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06WA072.md): Beech C 24R · Albshausen, Germany · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 3, 2006 · D-ELES · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX06FA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA156.md): Robinson R44 Raven II · Desert Center, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 1, 2006 · C-FICL · Destroyed
  > a loss of control and the divergence of the main rotor blade system from its normal rotational path for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX06LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA153.md): Ronald R Russell RV-6 · Death Valley, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 2006 · N655VT · Destroyed
  > a fuel starvation induced loss of engine power due to a likely vapor lock condition in the fuel lines.
- [NTSB ATL06WA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06WA074.md): Piper PA-34-220T · San Javier, Spain · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 29, 2006 · EC-IYY · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WAS06WA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WAS06WA009.md): Cessna 208B · Kasese, Uganda · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 28, 2006 · ZS-ADL · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA06FA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06FA098.md): Beech A24R · Okeechobee, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2006 · N9774L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control as a result of spatial disorientation and an in-flight break up. Contributing to the accident were the dark night and thunderstorms.
- [NTSB NYC06FA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06FA104.md): Cessna 172L · Montgomery Twp, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2006 · N7604G · Destroyed
  > An impact with mountainous terrain for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB CHI06LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA119.md): Woods Skyboy Quick Kit · Huntington, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2006 · N758RW · Substantial damage
  > The flight's impact with terrain while maneuvering due to undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL06LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA070.md): Lancair Lancair 360 · Charleston, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2006 · N9GX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during a climb to preclude a stall, which resulted in a loss of control and an in-flight collision with terrain. A factor associated with the accident was an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB ATL06LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA069.md): Cessna 182B · Gainesville, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2006 · N7110E · Substantial damage
  > The pilots improper preflight planning and preparation which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB LAX06FA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA148.md): Cessna T337C · Wrightwood, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2006 · N2620S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological weather conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB ANC06FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06FA048.md): Cessna 170B · Chugiak, AK · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2006 · N4488B · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The inadequate visual lookout by the pilots of both airplanes during cruise flight, which resulted in their failure to see-and-avoid each other, and a subsequent midair collision.
- [NTSB DFW06FA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06FA110.md): Mooney M20K · Columbus, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2006 · N231GE · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the pilot's improper decision to forgo suitable forced landing opportunities in an attempt to return to the airport.
- [NTSB CHI06FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA117.md): Cessna U206G · Bloomington, IN · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2006 · N120HS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued descent below decision height and not maintaining adequate altitude/clearance from the trees while on approach. Factors were the the night lighting conditions, and the mist.
- [NTSB NYC06FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06FA100.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · East Hanover Tw, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2006 · N22MP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to hover out-of-ground-effect in a tailwind, and his failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor in the accident was the tailwind.
- [NTSB CHI06MA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06MA115.md): Cessna 210A · Ludville, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2006 · N6579X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to obtain updated en route weather information, which resulted in his continued instrument flight into a widespread area of severe convective activity, and the air traffic controller's failure to provide adverse weather avoidance…
- [NTSB ATL06WA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06WA067.md): Cessna 172M · Toledo, Spain · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 18, 2006 · EC-HAS · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN06FA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06FA065.md): Cessna T310R · Heber City, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 2006 · N289WB · Destroyed
  > the pilot's loss of aircraft control due to the loss of engine power due to induction icing. Contributing factors include the in-flight encounter with structural icing, the severe turbulence, and the pilot's increased workload.
- [NTSB NYC06LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA097.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Avondale, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2006 · N15507 · Destroyed
  > Separation of the propeller blade due to fatigue.
- [NTSB MIA06FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06FA090.md): Beech B-60 · Gainesville, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2006 · N999DE · Destroyed
  > The loss of control for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB DFW06LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA103.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Meridian, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2006 · N5003E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees. Contributing factors were the drug impairment and low maneuvering altitude.
- [NTSB DFW06FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06FA102.md): Robinson R44 II · Fredericksburg, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2006 · N123CK · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines. Contributing factors were the dusk light condition and the pilot's non-compliance with standard taxi and takeoff procedures.
- [NTSB CHI06FA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA110.md): Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm BO 105LS A-3 · Green Bay, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2006 · N202LF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight check of the flight controls prior to takeoff and the directional contol not possible by the pilot. Additional causes were the improper installation of the anti-torque pedal cover by company personnel which blocked the flight…
- [NTSB CHI06FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA109.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Chelsea, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2006 · N887BC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the helicopter that failed to discover water in the fuel, resulting in a loss of engine power while maneuvering, and an in-flight collision with trees and terrain. Factors associated with the accident were…
- [NTSB MIA06WA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06WA087.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Antioquia, Colombia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 12, 2006 · HK-2387 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX06LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA141.md): Velocity XL-RG · Pearce, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2006 · N732RA · Destroyed
  > a departure from controlled flight for undetermined reasons, resulting in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CHI06LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA105.md): Cessna 177 · Blackburn, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2006 · N34200 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance from the power line during low altitude maneuvering. A factor was the power line.
- [NTSB DFW06FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06FA095.md): Piper/Stevens PA18A-150 · Hollandale, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2006 · N3887P · Destroyed
  > The pilots failure to maintain control of the airplane. A contributing factor was the pilots impairment.
- [NTSB DEN06WA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06WA057.md): Herde Lancair 360 · Bankstown, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 5, 2006 · VH-ZNZ · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA06LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA077.md): Marvin T Eiland SparrowHawk · Ona, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2006 · N41964 · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons during a normal descent, resulting in an uncontrolled descent, and in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB LAX06FA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA133.md): Rockwell 112 TCA · La Canada, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2006 · N4641W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and an adequate airspeed during climb to cruise that led to a stall/spin. Contributing to the accident were the clouds and the pilot's physiological state.
- [NTSB MIA06WA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06WA076.md): Cessna R172K · Cambita Garabit, Dominican Republic · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 29, 2006 · N323EP · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX06FA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA131.md): Cessna 208B · Oak Glen, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2006 · N208WE · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued flight into instrument meteorological weather conditions and his subsequent failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering, that led to a stall/spin.
- [NTSB DFW06WA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06WA091.md): Cessna 206 · Medellin, Colombia · Accident · 6 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 29, 2006 · HK-2969 · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX06WA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06WA132.md): Cessna A188B · Narrandera, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 27, 2006 · VH-ZIP · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DFW06WA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06WA090.md): Cessna 150 · San Luis Potosi, Mexico · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 27, 2006 · XB-KAT · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC06LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA030.md): Mooney M-10 · Salinas, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 2006 · N9533V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather, and his failure to maintain sufficient airspeed, which resulted in a loss of control and an inadvertent stall/spin during cruise flight. Factors associated with the accident are a low ceiling with…
- [NTSB ANC06LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA029.md): Cooper Harmon Rocket ll · McKittrick, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 2006 · N96CR · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance while performing intentional low altitude aerobatic flight maneuvers. Factors associated with the accident are the low altitude aerobatic flight maneuvers.
- [NTSB MIA06RA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06RA070.md): Cessna 208B · Cuenca, Ecuador · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 24, 2006 · HC-BXD · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA06FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06FA069.md): Cessna 340A · Melbourne, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 2006 · N37JB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed to avoid a stall during the final approach to land. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment due to the use of a sedating antihistamine.
- [NTSB DEN06WA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06WA053.md): Mooney M-20K · San Bartelome, Spain · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 22, 2006 · EC-JCT · Destroyed
- [NTSB DFW06LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA088.md): Beech C23 · Mena, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2006 · N2160W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing factors were the mountainous terrain and the low ceilings.
- [NTSB DFW06LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA087.md): Weatherly 201B · Hondo, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2006 · N1257W · Substantial damage
  > A loss of aircraft control 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=143

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