# 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 ANC06WA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06WA042.md): MD Helicopter MD 600 · Zama City, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 21, 2006 · C-FTAZ · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC06LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA026.md): Extra Flugzeugbau 300S · Greenfield, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2006 · N124X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the base leg to final approach phase of a VFR landing pattern, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and an uncontrolled descent. A factor contributing to the accident was the inadvertent stall/mush.
- [NTSB LAX06FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA130.md): Beech F33A · Kingman, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2006 · N41PT · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument rated pilot's cruise flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent, and an in-flight collision with terrain. Factors associated with the…
- [NTSB CHI06FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA094.md): Piper PA34-200T · Branson, MO · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2006 · N21RR · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin while maneuvering to return to the departure airport for landing after declaring an emergency for unspecified reasons. Additional factors were the low cloud…
- [NTSB DEN06WA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06WA052.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Bonndorf, Germany · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 19, 2006 · D-ELCI · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA06FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06FA068.md): Beech C99 · Butte, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2006 · N54RP · Substantial damage
  > The second pilot's failure to follow the published instrument approach procedure and the captain/PIC's inadequate supervision. Snow and mountain obscuration were factors.
- [NTSB NYC06FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06FA079.md): Beech 56TC · Winfield, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2006 · N18LL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation to ensure an adequate supply of supplemental oxygen, and his inadequate in-flight planning and decision making, which resulted in exhaustion of his oxygen supply, and incapacitation from hypoxia during cruise…
- [NTSB SEA06FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06FA067.md): Kaman K-1200 · Dayville, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2006 · N263KA · Substantial damage
  > The improper overhaul of the reduction gear box assembly and improper installation of the N1 seal and nut assembly lockcup by maintenance personnel, which resulted in failure of the reduction gear box and a total loss of engine power. A contributing factor…
- [NTSB DFW06FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06FA083.md): Bell 206L-1 · Patterson, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2006 · N370RL · Destroyed
  > The improper installation of an engine fuel line fitting by other maintenance personnel, which resulted in a loose fitting and a loss of engine power during cruise flight. Factors associated with the accident are a tailwind, and the lack of a suitable site…
- [NTSB NYC06FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06FA078.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Old Bridge, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2006 · N8446F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to conduct visual approach and landing in instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees and terrain during the go-around. Factors in the accident were the low cloud ceiling and…
- [NTSB LAX06FA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA129.md): Beech A36 · Santa Monica, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2006 · N16JR · Substantial damage
  > The failure of an aviation maintenance technician to properly torque and cotter pin the number 2 connecting rod bolts at their attach point to the crankshaft, which resulted in the separation of the connecting rod in flight, and complete power loss.
- [NTSB LAX06FA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA126.md): Cessna 414A · Kahului, HI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 2006 · N5601C · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to execute the published emergency procedures pertaining to configuring the airplane for single engine flight, which would have allowed him to maintain minimum controllable airspeed (Vmc) and level flight. The pilot's failure to…
- [NTSB SEA06WA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06WA063.md): Beech C24R · Ribe, Denmark · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 7, 2006 · D-ETRA · Destroyed
- [NTSB DFW06WA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06WA080.md): Cessna 421C · Labiano, Spain · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 7, 2006 · EC-JAX · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI06FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA090.md): Beech J35 · Holland, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2006 · N8271D · Substantial damage
  > A lossof engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel system management and failure to select a tank containing fuel. A factor was the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB DFW06LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA078.md): Cessna C-37 · Fittstown, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2006 · N18045 · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to a cracked cylinder head. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain available to the pilot for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI06WA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06WA097.md): Mooney M-20K · Sachsen, Germany · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 6, 2006 · D-EIOI · Destroyed
- [NTSB DFW06FA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06FA076.md): Cessna 182N · Georgetown, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 2006 · XB-BID · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during takeoff which resulted in a loss of control.
- [NTSB LAX06FA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA124.md): Aero Vodochody L39 · California City, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2006 · N39DF · Destroyed
  > The flight crew's failure to maintain terrain clearance during an intentionally performed course reversal turn at low altitude.
- [NTSB LAX06LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA123.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Valencia, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 2006 · N61466 · Destroyed
  > The certified flight instructor's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from objects.
- [NTSB NYC06LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA073.md): Cessna 182D · Weyers Cave, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 2006 · N9178X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to maneuver at a low altitude at night, and his failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance, which resulted in a collision with power lines. A factor in this accident was the night light conditions.
- [NTSB DFW06WA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06WA075.md): Bell 206B3 · Mutata, Colombia · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 24, 2006 · HK-2496 · Destroyed
- [NTSB DFW06LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA074.md): Champion 7ECA · Forrest City, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 2006 · N9007L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow proper procedures while attempting to start the engine by hand-proping the engine.
- [NTSB SEA06FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06FA055.md): Cessna 182P · Goldendale, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 2006 · N888SR · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance during descent. Factors contributing to the accident were the high mountains, mountain obscuration, the dark night condition, and the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision making.
- [NTSB SEA06FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06FA054.md): Beech 58P · Bow, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 2006 · N469MD · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the climb to cruise. Contributing factors included a loss of engine power to the right engine folowing a turbocharger failure, instrument meteorological and dark night conditions.
- [NTSB NYC06FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06FA072.md): Lancair LC41-550FG · Stafford, VA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 2006 · N400WX · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to execute the published missed approach. Factors included the night lighting conditions, low ceilings and fog.
- [NTSB DEN06FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06FA043.md): Cessna 182E · Austin, CO · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 2006 · N9298X · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the transmission wire resulting in the airplane's outboard wing portion to be severed, and the subsequent loss of control and ground impact. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's impairment from…
- [NTSB NYC06FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06FA071.md): Cessna 172R · Mitchellville, MD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 2006 · N3536C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper inflight planning/decision to attempt a landing in weather conditions below landing minimums, and his failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering. Factors in the accident were the fog and snow.
- [NTSB ANC06FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06FA020.md): Robinson R22 · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 2006 · N7512G · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power during cruise flight for an undetermined reason, and the pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB LAX06WA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06WA121.md): Robinson R44 · Gunpowder, Australia · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 21, 2006 · VH-HBS · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN06LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA039.md): Spane RV-4 · Wichita, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 2006 · N437T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preparation prior to takeoff, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane resulting in a stall and subsequent crash. Factors contributing to the accident were the unsecured canopy latch, the pilot's diverted attention, and the…
- [NTSB SEA06WA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06WA058.md): Cessna 501 · Sulaimaniya, Iraq · Accident · 6 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 16, 2006 · D-IMRX · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX06LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA110.md): Carpenter BJ/Carpenter Glasair II-S FT · Roseville, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 2006 · N540FT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while performing low level aerobatics that led to a stall/spin.
- [NTSB DFW06WA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06WA069.md): Cessna 172P · Samana, Dominican Republic · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 12, 2006 · HI-410CT · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX06FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA106.md): Cessna 172RG · El Cajon, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 2006 · N9531B · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The pilots of both airplanes failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout due to their relative flight paths, which limited the available visual cues. Factors were the failure of the air traffic controller(s) to issue a conflict alert to the Cessna 172RG…
- [NTSB LAX06LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA105.md): Hooker Zodiac 601XL · Oakdale, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2006 · N105RH · Destroyed
  > the structural failure of the wings for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL06FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06FA045.md): Swearingen SA-226-TC · Paris, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2006 · N629EK · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inflight loss of control following a reported fuel asymmetry condition for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX06FA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA104.md): Robinson R44 II · Minden, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 2006 · N447SH · Substantial damage
  > The divergence of the main rotor from its normal plane of rotation for an undetermined reason, which resulted in main rotor/tail boom contact and loss of control.
- [NTSB SEA06LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA052.md): Robinson R44 · Helena, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 2006 · N7085U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional suicide. The unauthorized use of a helicopter and impairment by alcohol were factors.
- [NTSB CHI06FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA077.md): Short Brothers SD-360-300 · Watertown, WI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 2006 · N3735W · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The other airplane's flight crew failure to maintain clearance while maneuvering during formation flight. Contributing to the accident was the decision of both flight crews to fly in formation.
- [NTSB MIA06FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06FA050.md): Cirrus Design SR-22 · Stuart, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 2006 · N667WP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and impact with the water. Contributing to the accident were a reported instrument failure, pilot disorientation, and instrument meteorological conditions. A factor in…
- [NTSB ATL06FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06FA044.md): Beech 200 · N Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 2006 · N266EB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control during landing approach for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX06WA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06WA100.md): Bell 206B III · Parkes, Australia · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 2, 2006 · VH-MFI · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX06FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA099.md): Beechcraft F33A · Buckeye, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 2006 · N1563A · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC06LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA066.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Henderson, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 2006 · N8335Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to attempt the off-airport takeoff; and his improper decision to continue the takeoff after striking a pole during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB CHI06FA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA076.md): Cessna 421B · Wheeling, IL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 2006 · N920MC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the landing approach which led to an inadvertent stall and subsequent uncontrolled descent and impact with the ground.
- [NTSB LAX06LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA096.md): Reichel Lancair 360 · Santa Ynez, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 2006 · N79Y · Destroyed
  > Loss of airplane control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL06FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06FA038.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Camden, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 2006 · N38510 · Destroyed
  > The pilots failure to maintain altitude and clearance during a visual descent which resulting in an in-flight collision with trees and the ground for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX06WA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06WA095.md): Robinson R-44 · Lorca, Murcia, Spain · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 27, 2006 · EC-JOG · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI06LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA073.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Pontiac, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 2006 · N55CW · Destroyed
  > The excessive bank angle executed by the flight crew and their failure to maintain airspeed during the turn, which led to the inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with the ground. A factor was the low altitude.

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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=144

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