# 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. Page 145 of 617 · 30,845 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB SEA06FA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06FA147.md): Cessna 421C · Carson, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 2006 · N69KM · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering. Icing conditions, clouds and the pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather were factors. - [NTSB ANC06FA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06FA018.md): Aero Vodochody L-39MS · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 2006 · N104XX · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to follow published instrument landing procedures and his descent below approach minimums during an IFR circle to land approach, which resulted in the airplane striking the ocean and a loss of engine power. Factors contributing to the… - [NTSB SEA06MA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06MA047.md): Cessna 560 · Carlsbad, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 2006 · N86CE · Destroyed > The captain's delayed decision to execute a balked landing (go-around) during the landing roll. Factors contributing to the accident include the captain's improper decision to land with a tailwind, his excessive airspeed on final approach, and his failure to… - [NTSB CHI06LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA071.md): Villarubia RV-6 · Decatur, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 2006 · N242EV · Substantial damage > An inflight collision with the terrain for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB SEA06WA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06WA046.md): Cessna 208B · Port Alberni, Canada · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 22, 2006 · C-GRXZ · Substantial damage - [NTSB DFW06WA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06WA086.md): Brantly Helicopter B-2B · Googlong, NSW, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 22, 2006 · VH-FBE · Destroyed - [NTSB CHI06LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA070.md): Cessna 172 · Harrison, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 2006 · N8540B · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's impairment due to drugs. - [NTSB LAX06WA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06WA093.md): Beech 58 · McArthur Rive M, Australia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 19, 2006 · VH-MNI · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX06FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA091.md): Cessna 182P · Big Pine, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2006 · N6034J · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude during a cruise descent that resulted in controlled flight into terrain (CFIT). Factors in the accident were the rising mountainous terrain, the dark nighttime lighting condition. - [NTSB WAS06WA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WAS06WA007.md): Robinson R22 · Cape Point, South Africa · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 17, 2006 · ZS-RXA · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA06WA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06WA045.md): EADS Socata TB-20 Trinidad · Bourdeau, France · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 16, 2006 · N250AG · Destroyed - [NTSB DFW06FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06FA056.md): Boeing 737-524 · El Paso, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 2006 · N32626 · Minor damage > the mechanic's failure to maintain proper clearance with the engine intake during a jet engine run, and the failure of contract maintenance personnel to follow written procedures and directives contained in the airline's general maintenance manual. Factors… - [NTSB WAS06WA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WAS06WA006.md): Robinson R22 · Mariental, Namibia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 15, 2006 · V5-HSL · Substantial damage - [NTSB ATL06WA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06WA036.md): Beech D35 · Tierra Blanca, Costa Rica · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 15, 2006 · N5985C · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX06FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA089.md): Piper PA-30 · Visalia, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2006 · N7291Y · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the landing approach, which resulted in a stall and uncontrolled descent. Contributing factors to the accident were the pilot's impairment due to his prolonged use of a highly sedating over-the-counter sleep aid… - [NTSB CHI06FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA067.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Pierre, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2006 · N8745E · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power during takeoff-initial climb due to the pilot's failure to correctly position the fuel selector, which resulted in fuel starvation and a forced landing. - [NTSB LAX06FA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA087.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Lancaster, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2006 · N526CD · Destroyed > The student pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering, and, the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. A factor in the accident was the strong tailwind encountered as the airplane turned from an upwind to a downwind… - [NTSB LAX06FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA082.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Mammoth Lakes, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 2006 · N9124W · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed resulting in a stall/spin. - [NTSB SEA06FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06FA039.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Burlington, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 2006 · N36107 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain the published minimum descent altitude and not adhering to the published missed approach procedures, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees and terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were low ceilings and… - [NTSB SEA06FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06FA038.md): Mooney M20K · North Plains, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 2006 · N27ER · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering for a forced landing, resulting in a stall-spin and uncontrolled descent to ground impact. A contributing factor was the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion resulting from the pilot's… - [NTSB DFW06WA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06WA052.md): Beech 95B55 · Piedras Negras, Venezuela · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 5, 2006 · YV-1612P · Destroyed - [NTSB MIA06WA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06WA038.md): Cessna 172RG · Mendoza, Argentina · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 3, 2006 · PT-OJN · Destroyed - [NTSB SEA06FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06FA036.md): Beech 35-A33 · Heber City, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 2006 · N1254Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC and his subsequent failure to maintain terrain clearance while maneuvering resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain. Contributing factors were low ceilings, snow, and mountainous terrain. - [NTSB NYC06WA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06WA052.md): Raytheon HS-125-700 · Kharkiv, Ukraine · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 2, 2006 · P4-AOD · Destroyed - [NTSB MIA06FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06FA039.md): Robinson R44 · Grand Ridge, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 2006 · N442DH · Destroyed > The pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather, and his impairment, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees and terrain during cruise flight. - [NTSB LAX06WA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06WA077.md): Cessna U206 · Brisbane, Australia · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 2, 2006 · VH-UYB · Destroyed - [NTSB ATL06FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06FA030.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Peachtree City, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 2006 · N2169T · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude while performing an instrument approach in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees and terrain. - [NTSB ANC06LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA015.md): Cessna 180 · Seward, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 2006 · N212RF · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, which resulted in an in-flight encounter with low ceilings, turbulence, and downdrafts in cruise flight, and the pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance while maneuvering, which resulted in an in-flight… - [NTSB NYC06FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06FA048.md): Beech D55 · Dawson, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 2006 · N8165W · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to preclude a stall, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and loss of control while circling to land. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and weather… - [NTSB DEN06FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06FA028.md): Cessna 182D · Heber, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 2006 · N182GV · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from terrain. Contributing factors included the pilot's lack of night flying experience and the dark night. - [NTSB LAX06FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA075.md): Beech V35A · Valley Center, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2005 · N7944R · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed margin following a loss of engine power in the takeoff initial climb, resulting in a stall/spin. While the laboratory tests indicated the presence of an unknown biological contaminant in the fuel manifold… - [NTSB CHI06FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA057.md): Piper PA-28-180 · La Vista, NE · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 2005 · N9072J · Destroyed > The non-instrument rated pilot not maintaining aircraft control and not maintaining altitude/clearance from terrain during takeoff into instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing factors were the low ceilings, night conditions present, and the pilot's… - [NTSB ATL06FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06FA029.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Sylva, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 2005 · N799TM · Destroyed > The pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC conditions resulting in a collision with mountainous terrain. - [NTSB LAX06FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA071.md): Learjet 35A · Truckee, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 2005 · N781RS · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind condition and failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering in a steep turn close to the ground. - [NTSB MIA06WA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06WA035.md): Piper PA-23-250 · South Caicos, Turks & Caicos Islands · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 26, 2005 · N444DA · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX06FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA069.md): McDonnell Douglas 369FF · Lihue, HI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 2005 · N530MD · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while hovering out of ground effect during an external load operation. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of experience in external load operations. - [NTSB DFW06LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA041.md): Boeing A75N1 (PT17) · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 2005 · N67195 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing factors were the reported loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the low altitude maneuver. - [NTSB LAX06LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA068.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Hopland, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 2005 · N3953R · Destroyed > The non-instrument rated pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain, which resulted in a controlled flight into terrain. Contributing factors were the dark night conditions and the low clouds. - [NTSB MIA06WA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06WA036.md): Piper PA-23-260 · Cali, Colombia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 24, 2005 · N7744D · Destroyed - [NTSB DEN06LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA026.md): Syracuse Kitfox · Niwot, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 2005 · N94CV · Destroyed > The pilot's improper in-flight decision to perform aerobatics at a low altitude resulting in a loss of control and impact with terrain. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of aerobatic experience. - [NTSB LAX06FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA066.md): Beech 36 · Livermore, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 2005 · N5942S · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain the appropriate glidepath alignment during an instrument landing system approach, resulting in collision with terrain. A contributing factor to the accident was the failure of the air traffic controllers to issue a minimum safe… - [NTSB LAX06LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA064.md): Cessna 172 · Gilroy, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2005 · N7383A · Destroyed > The non-instrument rated pilot's poor judgment to fly in dark night instrument conditions, which resulted in his spatial disorientation and loss of aircraft control while maneuvering. Contributing factors were the dark night light condition and the low… - [NTSB NYC06WA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06WA046.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-36 · Terrace, BC, Canada · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 21, 2005 · C-FTWO · Destroyed - [NTSB CHI06WA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06WA047.md): Bell 206B · Coupar Angus, United Kingdom · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 21, 2005 · G-WLLY · Destroyed - [NTSB DCA06MA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA06MA010.md): Grumman G-73T · Miami, FL · Accident · 20 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Dec 19, 2005 · N2969 · Destroyed > The in-flight failure and separation of the right wing during normal flight, which resulted from (1) the failure of the Chalk's Ocean Airways maintenance program to identify and properly repair fatigue cracks in the right wing and (2) the failure of the… - [NTSB MIA06LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA041.md): Cessna 195 · St. Augustine, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2005 · N22L · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power during cruise flight for an undetermined reason, which resulted in an emergency descent and ditching. Factors contributing to the survivability of the accident were the low ceilings and rough water. - [NTSB SEA06LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA029.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Butte, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2005 · N4350F · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain during low-level maneuvering at night. Factors included the pilot’s improper in-flight decision to continue into an area that was forecasted to possibly contain snow, fog, and low ceilings. Additional… - [NTSB LAX06FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA059.md): Cessna 172S · Hana, HI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2005 · N542SP · Substantial damage > Collision with mountainous terrain for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB LAX06LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA058.md): Cessna 177RG · Dixon, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 2005 · N8040G · Substantial damage > the pilot's intentional flight at low altitude and failure to maintain obstacle clearance with a high tension static line. The glare from the setting sun was a factor. - [NTSB DEN06FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06FA023.md): Cessna 172S · Pinon, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2005 · N1257Z · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane for undetermined reasons. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?fatal=1&page=146 ## 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=145 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.