# 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 LAX05GA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05GA231.md): Eurocopter France EC120B · Fair Oaks, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jul 14, 2005 · N266SD · Destroyed
  > The failure of the constant delta P diaphragm in the fuel control unit, which resulted in an increased fuel flow and subsequent catastrophic failure of the engine. The diaphragm's failure was the result of improper installation by the engine manufacturer. A…
- [NTSB NYC05FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05FA117.md): Carlstrom Long EZ · Lewes, DE · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2005 · N78LC · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The Long EZ pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the RV-8 airplane, which resulted in a mid-air collision during a formation flight.
- [NTSB CHI05WA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05WA182.md): Waco UPF-7 · Moose Jaw, Canada · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 10, 2005 · N2369Q · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
- [NTSB ATL05FA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05FA128.md): Cessna 172N · Penrose, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2005 · N73747 · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use the full length of the runway for takeoff, and the inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB LAX05WA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05WA234.md): Robinson R44 · Derrybrien, Ireland · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 9, 2005 · EI-DOC · Destroyed
- [NTSB ATL05LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA126.md): Ellsworth Sky Bolt · Cumming, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2005 · N250SE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management while maneuvering resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB LAX05WA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05WA228.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Mount Hotham, Australia · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 8, 2005 · VH-OAO · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC05FA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05FA098.md): Maule M-7-235 · Seward, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2005 · N5661J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain minimum airspeed during final approach, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and impact with the surface of the lake.
- [NTSB SEA05RA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05RA139.md): Erickson Air-Crane S-64F · Rome, Italy · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 6, 2005 · N236AC · Destroyed
- [NTSB DFW05FA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA178.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Norman, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2005 · N902J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. A contributing factor was the pilot's attempted aborted landing following a hard landing and propeller strike.
- [NTSB CHI05LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA164.md): Rockwell S-2R · Bristol, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2005 · N3211R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the static lines between the transmission towers. A factor associated with the accident were the static lines.
- [NTSB CHI05LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA163.md): Becker RAF 2000 · Gladwin, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2005 · N481KB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the gyrocopter while in the traffic pattern. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's lack of gyrocopter experience.
- [NTSB CHI05FA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05FA162.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Grand Rapids, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2005 · N4386G · Destroyed
  > An observed loss of engine power due to the bound/jammed turbocharger wastegate during takeoff, the pilot not maintaining airplane control, and the stall he inadvertently encountered. A factor was the maintenance personnel not replacing the turbocharger…
- [NTSB MIA05FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05FA130.md): Beech V35 · De Funiak Sprgs, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2005 · N2056W · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise flight for an undetermined reason, which resulted in an emergency descent and an in-flight collision with tress and terrain.
- [NTSB LAX05LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA224.md): Schleicher ASW-20 · Big Pine, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2005 · N31AP · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude and his decision to turn toward higher terrain.
- [NTSB ATL05LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA121.md): Denmark Mini-Max · Covington, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2005 · N11949 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, uncontrolled descent, and subsequent collision with the ground.
- [NTSB SEA05FA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05FA136.md): Beech E-55 · Lopez, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2005 · N686T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane which resulted in a dual loss of engine power during normal descent due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the incorrect installation of the left and right wing fuel sight gage/float assemblies by unknown…
- [NTSB LAX05LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA222.md): Quiksilver MX LII Sport · Palmdale, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2005 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > an in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB IAD05LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA089.md): Longtin Kitfox Model III · New London, NH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2005 · N795JL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. A factor in the accident was the tail wind condition.
- [NTSB MIA05LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA126.md): JSH Air LLC II Comp Air 7SLX · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2005 · N657TT · Destroyed
  > The abrupt steep pitch-up during the initial climb for undetermined reasons resulting in an inadvertent stall, uncontrolled descent, and in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC05FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05FA090.md): Cessna T207 · Nanwalek, AK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2005 · N1621U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an in-flight collision with an island cliff during cruise flight. A factor contributing to the accident was fog in the area of the accident.
- [NTSB DEN05FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05FA103.md): Agusta A119 · Mancos, CO · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2005 · N403CF · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's inability to get into autorotation prior to impacting the ground. A factor contributing to the accident was the helicopter's low altitude when power was lost.
- [NTSB DEN05FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05FA101.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Marble, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2005 · N44269 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper decision to perform a go-around, and failure to maintain clearance from terrain and obstacles during a go-around. Factors contributing to the accident include the pilot's lack of recency of experience and lack of mountain flying…
- [NTSB SEA05LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA134.md): Jones Long EZ · Marsing, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2005 · N58LD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during landing, and his subsequent delay in attempting a recovery from a bounced landing. A contributing factor was the taxiway berm.
- [NTSB NYC05FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05FA109.md): Cessna 182Q · Groton, CT · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2005 · N5155N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while executing an ILS (Instrument Landing System) approach to minimums.
- [NTSB DEN05FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05FA100.md): CGS Hawk Two Place Arrow · Jackson, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2005 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > The loss of airplane pitch control resulting from the pilot/owner's improper reinstallation of the rear locking collar on the elevator control torque tube, which allowed the torque tube to move rearward during flight and loosen the elevator control cable…
- [NTSB IAD05LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA085.md): Martel Air Command 532Elite · Highgate, VT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2005 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper cyclic input, which resulted in a retreating rotor blade stall, and its subsequent impact with the propeller. Also causal, was the pilot's failure to acquire proper training. A factor was the pilot's decision not to have a stability…
- [NTSB SEA05LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA128.md): Ellsberg One Design · Madras, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2005 · N555TE · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from terrain while performing aerobatics which resulted in a collision with the ground.
- [NTSB NYC05FA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05FA105.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Fairview, PA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2005 · N235G · Destroyed
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing after takeoff and subsequent collision with a residence.
- [NTSB SEA05FA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05FA125.md): Cessna 172M · Yamhill, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2005 · N4368R · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's excessive climb and failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an attempted go-around, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with the ground. Contributing factors were the flight instructor's improper…
- [NTSB DFW05FA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA170.md): Beech E90 · New Roads, LA · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2005 · N62BL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and subsequent loss of control during a go-around maneuver.
- [NTSB ATL05LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA113.md): Mize Donald Kolb MK III X · Dickson, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2005 · N194DM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance during climb out which resulted in the in-flight collision with a tree.
- [NTSB IAD05LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA083.md): Titan Tornado · Bath, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2005 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > The pilot/owner's failure to maintain adequate airspeed following a loss of engine power, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Factors in the accident were the stripped spark plug threads, and an inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot/owner.
- [NTSB DFW05LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA171.md): Cessna A188B · Piggott, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2005 · N9071R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB ATL05LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA111.md): Piper J3C-65 · Yadkinville, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2005 · N6912H · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain adequate clearance from object and inadequate visual look-out while maneuvering resulted in an in-flight collision with power lines.
- [NTSB ATL05LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA110.md): Casten Rans S-10 · Perry, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2005 · N327AN · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot mismanagement. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in a stall during the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL05LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA105.md): Cessna T182T · Naples, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2005 · N53538 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot continued flight into known thunderstorm activity that resulted in the loss of control and the subsequent collision with water. A factor was the controller's failure to provide the pilot with convective intensity.
- [NTSB ATL05FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05FAMS1.md): Piper PA-23 · Ft Pierce, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Jun 20, 2005 · N6886Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued flight into known thunderstorm activity that resulted in the loss of control and the subsequent collision with water. A factor was the controller's failure to provide the pilot with convective intensity.
- [NTSB SEA05WA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05WA130.md): Cessna 172 RG · Dittingen, Switzerland · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 19, 2005 · HB-CLN · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC05FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05FA100.md): Cessna 182Q · Stockholm, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2005 · N21005 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and impact with the ground. Factors in this accident were clouds, and the pilot's spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB IAD05LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA080.md): Navickas Load Runner 2000 · Hammonton, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2005 · N200LR · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was the wooded area, into which, the pilot had to autorotate.
- [NTSB CHI05LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA149.md): Cessna 188 · Senath, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2005 · N9778G · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the tower guy wires. A factor was the extra antenna guy wire.
- [NTSB LAX05FA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05FA213.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Mt. Shasta, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2005 · N4506J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued cruise flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the pilot's controlled flight into high mountainous terrain (CFIT).
- [NTSB ATL05LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA103.md): Rutherford Seawind 3000 · Sarasota, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2005 · N7117 · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel failure to secure throttle linkage on the carburetor which resulted in loss of engine power and a collision with a building.
- [NTSB DFW05LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA162.md): Wsk-Pzl Mielec M18B · Eudora, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2005 · N16836 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the tree.
- [NTSB CHI05LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA148.md): Reay Titan Tornado II · Winsted, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2005 · N122AR · Destroyed
  > The pilot performed an unauthorized aerobatic loop and failed to maintain control of the airplane.
- [NTSB ATL05FA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05FA098.md): Fairchild M-62A-3 · Williamson, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2005 · N26GA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the before takeoff checklist and attempted a takeoff with flaps extended, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB DFW05LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA159.md): Hughes 269A · Rusk, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2005 · N8768F · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undermined reasons, and the subsequent collision with power lines and the ground. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX05LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA204.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Woodfords, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2005 · N8634 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while turning in strong wind conditions, which resulted in a stall/spin. A factor in the accident was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB NYC05LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA098.md): Norcutt Hornet · Shelby, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2005 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain\maintain the proper climb airspeed during departure, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of flight experience in the accident airplane make and model.

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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=150

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