# 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 146 of 617 · 30,845 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB LAX06FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA055.md): Beech A23 · Mammoth Lakes, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 2005 · N3590R · Destroyed > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and, the failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering following the loss of power, which resulted in a stall/spin. - [NTSB CHI06FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA043.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Arco, MN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 2005 · N621PH · Destroyed > The pilot's inadvertent cruise flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft after experiencing spatial disorientation. Factors associated with the accident are the pilot's improper planning/decision… - [NTSB WAS06RA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WAS06RA005.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-9-31 · Port Harcourt, Nigeria · Accident · 107 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 10, 2005 · 5N-BFD - [NTSB LAX06FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA054.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Kingsburg, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2005 · N3039B · Destroyed > The pilot's in-flight decision to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions during descent, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees and terrain. Fog, low ceiling, and obscuration were factors. - [NTSB SEA06WA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06WA035.md): Cessna 152 · Clinge, Netherlands · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 9, 2005 · OO-ACS · Destroyed - [NTSB DCA06MA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA06MA009.md): Boeing 737-700 · Chicago, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Dec 9, 2005 · N471WN · Substantial damage > The pilots' failure to use available reverse thrust in a timely manner to safely slow or stop the airplane after landing, which resulted in a runway overrun. This failure occurred because the pilots' first experience and lack of familiarity with the… - [NTSB LAX06WA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06WA053.md): Cessna 150G · Packsaddle, NSW, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 6, 2005 · VH-KPQ · Destroyed - [NTSB DFW06WA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06WA039.md): Cessna A150L · Buenos Aires, Argentina · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 6, 2005 · LV-LBV · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX06WA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06WA051.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Condobolin, Australia · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 2, 2005 · VH PYN · Destroyed - [NTSB NYC06FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06FA040.md): Beech B-55 · Nantucket, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2005 · N64PW · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper glidepath during the instrument approach, which resulted in controlled flight into water. Factors were the failure of the air traffic controllers to issue minimum safe altitude warnings, night lighting conditions,… - [NTSB DFW06FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06FA037.md): Piper PA-30 · Raymond, MS · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2005 · N7315Y · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain Vmc (velocity minimum control) on initial climb resulting in a loss of control. Contributing factors were the loss of engine power to the right engine and the prevailing gusty wind conditions. - [NTSB SEA06FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06FA022.md): Cessna 425 · Belgrade, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 2005 · N701QR · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the approach which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors associated with the accident were dark night conditions, clouds, icing conditions, low visibility and snow. - [NTSB LAX06FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA049.md): Navion G · Imperial, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2005 · N2455T · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree and transmission wires while performing a low altitude maneuver. Also causal was the pilot's impaired judgment and performance due to alcohol ingestion. - [NTSB NYC06LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA039.md): Rogers Lancair 360 · Vineyard Haven, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 2005 · N360JR · Destroyed > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CHI06FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA037.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Atlanta, NE · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 2005 · N5596F · Destroyed > The non-instrument rated private pilot not maintaining clearance from the marked tower and his continued flight into adverse weather during cruise flight. Factors were the marked tower and the low ceilings present at the accident. - [NTSB ATL06LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA019.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Blairsville, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 2005 · N6485R · Substantial damage > The non-instrument rated pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather and his failure to maintain clearance in mountainous terrain, resulting in an in-flight collision with trees and the ground. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of an… - [NTSB MIA06FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06FA024.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Mims, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 2005 · N666DE · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to improper installation of the #2 cylinder by maintenance personnel, which resulted in the separation of the cylinder as a result of fatigue cracking of the cylinder to crankcase fasteners. A contributing factor was the lack of… - [NTSB NYC06FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06FA034.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Burlington, VT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2005 · N26399 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to follow the published instrument flight procedure, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain. Factors in the accident were the local air traffic controller's inadequate monitoring of the MSAW system, and his delayed… - [NTSB MIA06WA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06WA023.md): Bell B-206L · Cundinamarca, Colombia · Accident · 6 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 21, 2005 · HK-3516 · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA06FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06FA022.md): Aerospatiale AS350B · Homestead, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2005 · N264BH · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The failure of both pilot's to maintain visual lookout resulting in the mid-air collision. A factor in the accident was the failure of the AS-350B pilot to follow approach procedures suggested in the Speedway Heliport Operations Manual. Findings in the… - [NTSB DEN06FA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06FA018.md): American Champion 8KCAB · Calhan, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2005 · N70MT · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors contributing to the accident were the low altitude, and the resultant stall/spin. - [NTSB NYC06RA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06RA032.md): Cessna 208B · Moscow, Russia · Accident · 8 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 19, 2005 · P4-OIN - [NTSB LAX06LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA041.md): Tingle Special · Tucson, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 2005 · N660T · Destroyed > The pilot's excessive use of power during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent torque roll shortly after lift off. Also causal was the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff when directional control could not be maintained during the takeoff roll. - [NTSB LAX06FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA043.md): Cessna T210N · Dana Point, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 2005 · N546BC · Destroyed > The pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in a loss of airspeed and a stall/spin. The inability of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane was likely due to an incapacitating cardiac event. - [NTSB DFW06WA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06WA036.md): Britten-Norman BN2A-21 · Cayo Province, Belize · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 18, 2005 · V3-HFO · Substantial damage - [NTSB DEN06GA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06GA017.md): Cessna 182R · Alpine, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Nov 18, 2005 · N9928H · Destroyed > the pilot's intentional low level flight/maneuver. A contributing factor was his exercising poor judgment. - [NTSB CHI06FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA032.md): Aero Commander 500B · Gaylord, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2005 · N1153C · Destroyed > The clearance not maintained with terrain during a nonprecision approach. Contributing factors were the ceiling, visibility, night conditions, and trees. - [NTSB MIA06WA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06WA018.md): Cessna U206E · Ituango, Colombia · Accident · 6 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 14, 2005 · HK4070W · Destroyed - [NTSB DFW06LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA028.md): Rehler Gyrocopter · New Braunfels, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2005 · N100KR · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control while landing. A contributing factor was the high winds. - [NTSB ATL06LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA014.md): Mooney M20M · Summerville, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2005 · N43CW · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to follow the pre-landing checklist which resulted in a gear up landing and subsequent propeller strike. The pilots improper decision to attempt a go-around after the propeller strike, resulted in a loss of engine power and subsequent… - [NTSB LAX06FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA031.md): Beech F33A · Geyserville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2005 · N9204Q · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude profile during the descent that resulted in controlled flight into terrain. - [NTSB CHI06FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA030.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Bloomington, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2005 · N4319P · Substantial damage > The aircraft control not possible by the pilot during a visual approach to the runway due to the physical impairment of the pilot. - [NTSB NYC06FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06FA029.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Leesburg, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2005 · N4171T · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with trees and terrain. - [NTSB DEN06FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06FA013.md): Beech A36 · Datil, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2005 · N1548Y · Destroyed > the pilot's loss of control during flight as a result of incapacitation due to atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. - [NTSB CHI06FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA026.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Ankeny, IA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2005 · N27177 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to preflight the airplane, the pilot's improper in-flight decision not to land the airplane on the runway when he had the opportunity, and the inadvertent stall when the pilot allowed the airspeed to get too low. Factors that contributed… - [NTSB DFW06FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06FA021.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Tomball, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2005 · N4171Z · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft while attempting to execute a missed approach procedure in weather that was below landing minimums. Contributing factors were the low ceiling, and the below approach landing minimums. - [NTSB NYC06FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06FA025.md): Cessna 172A · Pohatcong, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2005 · N7467T · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The inadequate visual lookout of the pilots in both airplanes, which resulted in a midair collision during descent. - [NTSB DFW06LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA027.md): Arrow Falcon Exporters Arrow F OH-58A · West Memphis, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2005 · N331TA · Destroyed > The loss of engine power due to a disconnected pneumatic (Pc) line. A contributing factor was the ravine. - [NTSB DFW06FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06FA019.md): Cessna 500 · Houston, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2005 · N505K · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane resulting in an inadvertent stall/mush. Contributing factors were the unsecured passenger door and the pilot's diverted attention. - [NTSB MIA06WA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06WA016.md): Beech 95-55 · Porlamar, Venezuela · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 4, 2005 · YV-1005P · Destroyed - [NTSB SEA06WA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06WA016.md): Boeing Vertol BV-107 II · Bella Bella, Canada · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 3, 2005 · C-GHFT · Substantial damage - [NTSB DFW06WA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06WA023.md): Bell 206 · El Marques, Mexico · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 2, 2005 · XA-LUM · Destroyed - [NTSB NYC06WA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06WA018.md): Cessna 172N · Barcelona, Spain · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 24, 2005 · EC-EME · Destroyed - [NTSB NYC06FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06FA015.md): Cessna 411 · East Hampton, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2005 · N7345U · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, while maneuvering with the left engine inoperative. Contributing to the accident were the failure of the left engine, and the pilot's lack of multiengine certification. - [NTSB DEN06FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06FA010.md): Lancair LC-40-550FG · Steamboat Spgns, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2005 · N101HK · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from terrain. Contributing factors include the pilot's lack of recent experience, the pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision making, the dark night and the mountainous terrain. - [NTSB WAS06RA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WAS06RA004.md): Boeing 737-200 · Lagos, Nigeria · Accident · 117 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 22, 2005 · 5N-BFN - [NTSB LAX06WA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06WA018.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Ballidu, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 22, 2005 · VH-NIT · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX06LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA016.md): Nord 3202 · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2005 · N22532 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a low-altitude evasive maneuver away from another airplane, which resulted in a stall and uncontrolled descent. - [NTSB CHI06WA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06WA015.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Biggin Hill, United Kingdom · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 22, 2005 · GBYLE · Substantial damage - [NTSB WAS06WA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WAS06WA003.md): Cessna 210 · Windhoek, Namibia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 20, 2005 · V5-AAG · Destroyed Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?fatal=1&page=147 ## 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=146 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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