# 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 MIA06FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06FA008.md): Cessna P337H · Port St. Lucie, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2005 · N5HU · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued flight into an area of known convective weather, resulting in a loss of aircraft control. Contributing factors were the failure of the FAA center controller to provide information on depicted severe weather to the pilot and the…
- [NTSB SEA06WA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06WA042.md): Cessna 185 · Limestone Lake, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 17, 2005 · N9222H · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX06FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA014.md): Lancair LC-41-550FG · Warner Springs, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2005 · N285JB · Destroyed
  > The flight crew's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance and their decision to continue flight into known adverse weather conditions. Contributing to the accident was overcast conditions, and terrain obscuration. A finding of the investigation is that…
- [NTSB WAS06WA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WAS06WA002.md): Cessna U206P · Mahone, Tanzania · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 16, 2005 · 5H-APE · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA06FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06FA007.md): Cessna 172P · La Belle, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2005 · N99173 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the initial takeoff climb, resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin and uncontrolled descent to ground impact. A contributing factor was the failure of the wing flap control, which resulted in the flaps…
- [NTSB ATL06LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA008.md): Elan/Glaser Dirks DG-300 · Brownsboro, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2005 · N300HX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of distance/altitude on final approach which resulted in an undershoot of the runway, and an in-flight collision with a embankment. A factor was the dirt bank/rising terrain.
- [NTSB SEA06FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06FA007.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Everett, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2005 · N5FN · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate airspeed during his aborted landing takeoff/climb which lead to a series of stall/mushes and subsequent impact with trees. Contributing factors were the pilot's loss of aircraft control during his initial landing approach and his…
- [NTSB MIA06LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA006.md): Steven W. Jones KR2 · Venice, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2005 · N212KR · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight collision with the water for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL06LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA007.md): North American AT-6D · Mocksville, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2005 · N494S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper fuel management resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and an in-flight collision with trees and the ground.
- [NTSB LAX06LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA006.md): Robinson Helicopter R-22 Beta II · Eagar, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2005 · N7196J · Substantial damage
  > The pilots' inadequate in-flight planning, which led the helicopter toward rising terrain in excess of the performance capability of the helicopter. Contributing factors were the high density altitude, and the rapidly rising terrain.
- [NTSB CHI06FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA010.md): Plavcan Lancair 235 · Rootstown, OH · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2005 · N235U · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of both pilots to maintain an adequate visual lookout during cruise flight, which resulted in their failure to see and avoid each other and a midair collision.
- [NTSB NYC06LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA010.md): Cessna 150F · Pineville, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2005 · N8684S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Factors in the accident were the low cloud ceiling and fog.
- [NTSB LAX06FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA005.md): American Champion 8KCAB · Oroville, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2005 · N943D · Destroyed
  > The certified flight instructor and the private pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while attempting a return to runway maneuver, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB CHI06LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA005.md): Cessna 172RG · Union City, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 2005 · N6085R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to perform a preflight weather evaluation which led to his inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his spatial disorientation. The low ceilings and the dark night were contributing factors.
- [NTSB NYC06MA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06MA005.md): Augusta 109E · Smethport, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2005 · N7YL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors in the accident were, night instrument meteorological conditions, pilot workload, and improper air traffic control procedures by the approach controller.
- [NTSB ATL06LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA003.md): Grumman F6F · Monterey, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2005 · N4994V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and inadequate evaluation of the weather, inadequate visual lookout, and his failure to maintain clearance, resulted in the in-flight collision with power lines.
- [NTSB NYC06FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06FA004.md): Beech A36 · Pikeville, KY · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2005 · N97CM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to follow the published instrument approach which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. A factor was the low ceiling.
- [NTSB DEN06LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA004.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Truth or Conseq, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2005 · N55910 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's attempt to fly VFR into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing factors were the reported low ceiling and mountain obscuration, resulting in the pilot being unable to maintain a visual…
- [NTSB NYC06RA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06RA003.md): Cessna 208B · Winnipeg, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 6, 2005 · C-FEXS
- [NTSB LAX06WA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06WA004.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · Nr Calindary Ho, Australia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 6, 2005 · VH-HUZ · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DFW06FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06FAMS1.md): Bell 206-L3 · Gulf of Mexico · Accident · 3 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Oct 6, 2005 · N6560K · Destroyed
  > Undetermined. The aircraft is missing.
- [NTSB DFW06WA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06WA006.md): Piper PA28-181 · Ansa village, Morocco · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 4, 2005 · HB-PHB · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN06FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06FA001.md): Beechcraft V35B · Barnum, WY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 2005 · N9085Q · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision to continue flight into forecasted icing conditions and the pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control due to wing contamination in the form of ice. Contributing factors included the weather conditions…
- [NTSB WAS06WA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WAS06WA001.md): Eurocopter Deutschland BO-105 · Harlem, South Africa · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 2, 2005 · ZS-RMR · Destroyed
- [NTSB DFW05FA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA251.md): Cessna 150M · Crystal Springs, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2005 · N45339 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to retract the flaps during the go-around and his failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB SEA05MA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05MA202.md): Agusta A109A II · Edmonds, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2005 · N655GS · Destroyed
  > Loss of control for an undetermined reason during maneuvering flight, which resulted in an in-flight collision with water.
- [NTSB MIA05WA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05WA165.md): Cessna 182 · Barinas, Venezuela · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 30, 2005 · YV-1353P · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI05LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA276.md): Stits Playboy SA3B Lightning · Kimball, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2005 · N4747G · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent stall and low airspeed by the pilot following takeoff. Contributing factors were the low altitude at the time of occurrence, the high density altitude, and the propeller.
- [NTSB SEA05FA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05FA201.md): Cessna P210N · Salmon, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2005 · N45SE · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to obtain airspeed during the initial takeoff climb, which resulted in a stall/mush and subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB LAX05LA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA321.md): Cessna 150 · Taft, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2005 · N1238Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance while maneuvering. The mountainous terrain was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA05WA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05WA203.md): Hughes 269C · Daisen, Japan · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 27, 2005 · JA7670 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA05WA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05WA162.md): Piper PA-36-375 · Puerta del Segu, Spain · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 27, 2005 · CY-EYO · Destroyed
- [NTSB DFW05WA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05WA254.md): Bell UH-1H · Pisa Flores, Mexico · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 26, 2005 · N3140U · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA05MA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05MA199.md): Aerospatiale AS350BA · Haena, HI · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Sep 24, 2005 · N355NT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue flight into adverse weather conditions, which resulted in a loss of control due to an encounter with a microburst. Contributing to the accident was inadequate Federal Aviation Administration surveillance of Special Federal…
- [NTSB LAX05WA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05WA323.md): Beech A36 · Tenterfield, NS, Australia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 24, 2005 · VH-BKM · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD05LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA142.md): Air Creation Clipper 912 · Millstone, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2005 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and impact with trees.
- [NTSB CHI05FA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05FA274.md): Robinson R44 · Drummond, WI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2005 · N9158U · Substantial damage
  > Clearance not obtained/maintained by the pilot during an unknown phase of flight. Contributing factors were the improper use of procedures by the pilot, the inadequate surveillance of the operation by company/management, and the wire.
- [NTSB CHI05FA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05FA272.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-36 · West Memphis, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2005 · N103RC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper in-flight decision not to land at the departure runway or other available airports during the emergency descent, and his failure to maintain clearance from a vehicle and terrain. Contributing factors were a false engine fire warning…
- [NTSB SEA05LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA198.md): Cessna 170A · Ione, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2005 · N9527A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure during low-level maneuvering flight, to maintain clearance from a pair of unmarked power lines. Factors include the pilot's intentional low altitude flight/maneuver and wires.
- [NTSB LAX05WA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05WA316.md): Robinson R-22 Mariner · Falaise, France · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 21, 2005 · F-GRIB · Destroyed
- [NTSB DFW05WA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05WA245.md): Bell 412EP · Llano Grande, Mexico · Accident · 9 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 21, 2005 · XC-PFI · Destroyed
- [NTSB DFW05FA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA244.md): Diamond Aircraft Industries DA20-C1 · Pleasanton, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2005 · N63PA · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain clearance from an unmarked transmission line. A contributing factor was the low altitude flight.
- [NTSB LAX05FA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05FA311.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Baker, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2005 · N957SH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into adverse weather conditions that resulted in a collision with mountainous terrain. Contributing to the accident was the obscuration of mountainous terrain by rain and low clouds, moderate turbulence, and the pilot's…
- [NTSB IAD05LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA137.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Tiffin, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2005 · N9311P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to takeoff in weather below the published takeoff minimums, which resulted in spatial disorientation and the airplane's collision with trees and terrain. Factors in the accident were the instrument meteorological conditions, and the…
- [NTSB DFW05FA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA242.md): Akro Tech Aviation Inc. Giles G-300 · Yukon, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2005 · N300NW · Destroyed
  > The catastrophic separation of the canopy as result of the failure of the forward canopy hinge while performing aerobatics and the subsequent incapacitation of the pilot.
- [NTSB DFW05FA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA241.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Houston, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2005 · N69146 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper in-flight decision to maneuver back to the departure airport following a loss of engine power on initial climb. Contributing factors were the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB DEN05LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA148.md): Brown Hi-MAX 1700R · Fort Morgan, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2005 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a forced landing. Contributing factors were the resultant and inadvertent stall, the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane.
- [NTSB MIA05WA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05WA159.md): Cessna 207 · La Esmeralda, Venezuela · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 16, 2005 · YV412C · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA05LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA158.md): Cessna 172C · Saint Cloud, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2005 · N1814Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the airspeed while maneuvering following loss of engine power resulting in a stall/mush, an uncontrolled descent, and collision with trees and the ground.
- [NTSB DFW05WA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05WA243.md): Cessna 525 · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 16, 2005 · PT-WLX · Destroyed

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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=147

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