# 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 NYC05LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA096.md): Hall Maxair Drifter · Gloucester, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2005 · N9238V · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight separation of the empennage, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent impact with the ground.
- [NTSB SEA05LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA114.md): Avia Stroitel AC-4B · Wenatchee, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2005 · N1198Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DFW05FA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA152.md): Beech 76 · Conroe, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2005 · N819ER · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed resulting in a loss of control. Contributing factors were the high density altitude, the pilot's improper decision to secure the left engine, and his attempt to perform a single-engine go-around.
- [NTSB DEN05FA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05FA087.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Telluride, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2005 · N81659 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain. Contributing to the accident were the high, rising terrain and fatigue.
- [NTSB DCA05MA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA05MA070.md): Embraer 170 · Washington, DC · Accident · 1 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2005 · N803MD · Minor damage
  > The inexperience of the driver (fleet service agent) in the operation of a belt loader, which resulted in the belt loader being driven under, and colliding with, the airplane.
- [NTSB DFW05FA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA145.md): Beech 95-B55 · Jeanerette, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2005 · N656RS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain/maintain sufficient airspeed to maintain control. A contributing factor was the loss of engine power for undetermined reason.
- [NTSB LAX05FA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05FA193.md): Mooney M20C · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2005 · N6574U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to attempt flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the pilot's loss of aircraft control due to spatial disorientation. Factors in the accident were haze and low ceilings, the night lighting condition, an…
- [NTSB MIA05WA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05WA117.md): Cessna 185 · Neiva, Colombia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 1, 2005 · HK-3014 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA05WA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05WA115.md): Cessna 206C · Puntarenas, Costa Rica · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 31, 2005 · N558DZ · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA05LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA119.md): Watson Slip Stream · Wildwood, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2005 · N7066T · Destroyed
  > An in-flight loss of control during takeoff/initial climb for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a stall/spin, and impact with terrain
- [NTSB NYC05LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA088.md): Klasing Bradley BA100 · Xenia, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 2005 · N53SK · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and uncontrolled descent into terrain.
- [NTSB MIA05WA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05WA113.md): Cessna 206 · San Jose, Costa Rica · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 29, 2005 · TI-AHW · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD05FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05FA069.md): American AA-1A · Levittown, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 28, 2005 · N9346L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the forced landing, resulting in an inadvertent stall and uncontrolled…
- [NTSB DFW05LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA138.md): Stearman D75 · Taylor, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2005 · N56259 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an unmarked transmission line. A contributing factor was low altitude selected by the pilot.
- [NTSB SEA05FA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05FA105.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-25 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 25, 2005 · N312MA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain minimum controllable airspeed during the takeoff climb, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control when the left engine lost partial power. A fatigue failure to an oil tube, which resulted in the partial power loss to the left…
- [NTSB MIA05WA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05WA110.md): Beech BE-300 · Caracas, Venezuela · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 24, 2005 · YV783CP · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD05FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05FA068.md): Cessna R182 · New Fairfield, CT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 24, 2005 · N756PN · Destroyed
  > Failure of the aluminum-clad, number two connecting rod bearings, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. A factor was the relatively short forced landing area.
- [NTSB CHI05LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA125.md): Hurley Searey · South Beloit, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2005 · N60667 · Destroyed
  > In-flight collision with the ground for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL05FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05FA086.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Conway, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 23, 2005 · N9951Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering after releasing a banner aerial sign, resulting in an inadvertent stall and collision with the ground. A factor in the accident was the flight instructor's improper supervision of the pilot receiving…
- [NTSB NYC05FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05FA086.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Edinburg, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 22, 2005 · N217AW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB IAD05FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05FA067.md): Cessna 172S · Brooklyn, NY · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 21, 2005 · N778LP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB DFW05LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA129.md): Miller Rand Robinson KR-2 · Galliano, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2005 · N684LM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin during initial takeoff climb. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of experience for the make/model airplane.
- [NTSB LAX05FA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05FA184.md): Bellanca 14-13-3 · Caliente, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 20, 2005 · N6511N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent encounter with instrument meteorological conditions and failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance, which resulted in controlled flight into the terrain. Contributing factors were the pilots' delayed decision to reverse course, the…
- [NTSB DFW05LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA126.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Ralls, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2005 · N9017Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the antenna tower. Contributing factors were the recency of the tower's construction and the lack of obstruction lights on the tower.
- [NTSB DFW05LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA125.md): Aerostar International S53A · Shreveport, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2005 · N699WH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from electrical power lines.
- [NTSB SEA05WA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05WA111.md): Beech B55 · Ipil, Philippines · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 17, 2005 · RPC808 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA05WA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05WA105.md): Beech 65-A80 · Patagonia, Argentina · Accident · 10 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 16, 2005 · CC-CFS · Destroyed
- [NTSB ATL05LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA081.md): Paul E. Conner Rotor-EZ · St Elmo, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 2005 · N2992 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent loss of engine power. The pilot failed to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB ATL05FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05FA082.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Nashville, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 16, 2005 · N5990Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering resulting in an in flight loss of control, stall, and collision with trees and the ground. A factor was the pilot's impairment due to drugs.
- [NTSB LAX05WA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05WA174.md): American Champion 7GCAA · Stonefield, Australia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 15, 2005 · VH-TUF · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX05FA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05FA175.md): Cessna 182M · Palm Springs, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 15, 2005 · N333LP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision, and his failure to maintain clearance while maneuvering in rising terrain, resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB SEA05LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA098.md): Cessna 150M · Elk River, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2005 · N704JJ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inability to control the airplane during initial climb due to the restricted movement of the control yoke and rudder control by the passenger, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with trees.
- [NTSB CHI05LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA114.md): Cessna A188B · Ludell, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2005 · N4734Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during an aerial application maneuver. The trees and the sun glare were contributing factors.
- [NTSB IAD05LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA063.md): Aeronca 65-TAC · Harrisonburg, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2005 · N36973 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and subsequent impact with the ground.
- [NTSB LAX05FA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05FA167.md): Beech 95-B55 · Elko, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 12, 2005 · N8771R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued VFR cruise flight into instrument meteorological conditions in mountainous terrain, and his failure to maintain clearance from terrain. A contributing factor was mountain obscuration and clouds.
- [NTSB DEN05FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05FA074.md): Cessna T210G · Ouray, CO · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 11, 2005 · N6807R · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather conditions, loss of control, and resulting exceedence of the design stress limits of the aircraft. which led to an in-flight structural failure. Factors in the accident included the pilot's inadequate…
- [NTSB ATL05FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05FA079.md): North American SNJ-6 · Kissimmee, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 9, 2005 · N453WA · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the outboard right-wing lower attachment bracket due to fatigue cracking and the subsequent in-flight separation of the right wing assembly.
- [NTSB SEA05WA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05WA095.md): Cessna 207 · Tanauan City, Philippines · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 8, 2005 · RPC-3216 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA05WA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05WA101.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Cordoba, Argentina · Accident · 6 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 8, 2005 · LV-LXO · Destroyed
- [NTSB ATL05LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA078.md): Earnest Jodel D-9 · Memphis, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 2005 · N5164J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of distance/altitude, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in a stall and subsequent undershoot.
- [NTSB LAX05LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA151.md): Gulfstream 695A · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 2005 · N337DR · Substantial damage
  > The incapacitation of the pilot.
- [NTSB SEA06WA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06WA060.md): Fairchild Swearingen SA227-AC · Stratford, New Zealand · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 3, 2005 · ZK-POA · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA05FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05FA092.md): Cessna T210N · Kalispell, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 3, 2005 · N106PM · Destroyed
  > Loss of aircraft control during climb while in instrument meteorological conditions. Icing conditions was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA05FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05FA090.md): Cessna 170B · Portland, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 1, 2005 · N6352Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inability to control the airplane due to his incapacitation (carbon monoxide poisoning) from a deteriorated engine exhaust muffler. A contributing factor was the inadequate annual inspection by other maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB ANC05FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05FA070.md): Taylorcraft F-19 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 1, 2005 · N3691T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a minimum airspeed during a low-altitude turn to return to the airport, and his improper in-flight decision to initiate a steep, low altitude turn, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin, and an in-flight collision with…
- [NTSB DFW05WA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05WA114.md): Bell 407 · La Primavera, Mexico · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 30, 2005 · XA-RRV · Destroyed
- [NTSB DFW05FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA111.md): Cessna 172 · Midland, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2005 · N8314L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was the low altitude.
- [NTSB LAX05LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA149.md): Schlitter Randy J Rans S6ES Coyote II · Tombstone, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2005 · N32050 · Destroyed
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the flying pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed that resulted in a stall and uncontrolled descent into terrain.
- [NTSB CHI05FA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05FA180.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Lake Michigan, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2005 · N5360F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inaccurate preflight planning and his delayed en route decision to make a fuel stop, which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and subsequent ditching.
- [NTSB LAX05WA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05WA150.md): Cessna A150L · Healesville, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 24, 2005 · VH-UPS · 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=151

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