# 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 NYC05FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05FA075.md): Cessna 172R · Armonk, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2005 · N61AF · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain the proper altitude\clearance during the approach, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. Factors in this accident were low ceilings, fog, and gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB MIA05LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA096.md): de Havilland DHC-6 · Deland, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2005 · N24HV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB SEA05MA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05MA085.md): Lockheed P-3B · Chico, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2005 · N926AU · Destroyed
  > Terrain clearance was not maintained while maneuvering for undetermined reasons. Mountainous terrain was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI05FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05FA103.md): Cessna 150M · Festus, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2005 · N45522 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight weather evaluation and his failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing approach. A contributing factor to the accident was the pilot's inadvertent flight in close proximity to a severe thunderstorm associated with…
- [NTSB ATL05LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA073.md): Anderson Mini Mustang · Mullins, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 2005 · N416A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering.
- [NTSB SEA05FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05FA075.md): Raytheon Bonanza · South Bay, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2005 · N448T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while in cruise flight. Factors include night conditions and flat featureless terrain.
- [NTSB LAX05LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA135.md): Cameron Balloons A-210 · Marana, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2005 · N210EW · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the flying pilot to attain a proper climb rate and maintain an adequate clearance from rising terrain. Also causal was the commercial pilot's inadequate supervision of the flight and his delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB DFW05LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA102.md): Spearman Raptor · Bogalusa, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2005 · N750TP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of experience in the make/model airplane.
- [NTSB NYC05LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA070.md): Cessna 177RG · Warren, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2005 · N7545V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the balked landing checklist while attempting to abort a landing. Factors in the accident were his failure to maintain directional control during the landing, and a gust of wind.
- [NTSB NYC05FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05FA069.md): Cessna 152 · Williamsburg, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2005 · N24779 · Substantial damage
  > An improperly installed rudder bumper, which resulted in a rudder jam during spin training and subsequent uncontrolled descent into terrain. A factor was the operator did not comply with the service bulletin.
- [NTSB DFW05FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA099.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Jefferson, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2005 · N2981R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an unmarked transmission line. A contributing factor was the low altitude flight.
- [NTSB SEA05FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05FA072.md): Stinson 10-A · Oak Harbor, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2005 · N39482 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately plan the approach for landing and maintain clearance from trees during the go-around. A tailwind and trees were factors.
- [NTSB LAX05FA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05FA132.md): Cessna T210L · Tranquility, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2005 · N8126L · Destroyed
  > the pilot's in-flight loss of control due to spatial disorientation and a likely accumulation of airframe ice that led to a high speed descent and a structural breakup once the aerodynamic forces exceeded the strength limits of the structure. A factor in the…
- [NTSB DEN05FA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05FA124.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Kremmling, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2005 · N3766A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain.
- [NTSB DEN05FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05FA066.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Broomfield, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2005 · N3015L · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. Contributing factor's included the quartering tailwind, and the pilot's inadequate in-flight decision making.
- [NTSB LAX05LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA131.md): Schweizer SGS 2-32 · Mokuleia, HI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2005 · N693U · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering during a scenic flight, which led to an inadvertent stall/spin and secondary stall/spin encounter. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of total flight experience, his inadequate…
- [NTSB IAD05FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05FA052.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Green Creek, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2005 · N36725 · Destroyed
  > The flight crew's failure to maintain terrain clearance while executing a practice published instrument approach in night visual meteorological conditions. A factor in the accident was the dark night.
- [NTSB DEN05FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05FA047.md): Beech E55 · Fort Collins, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 2005 · N3FJ · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors were the left engine loss of power for reasons undetermined, and the pilot allowing the airspeed to drop below Vmc during an attempted single-engine go-around.
- [NTSB MIA05FA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05FA085.md): Commander 114-B · Venice, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2005 · N60204 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's in-flight loss of control during takeoff/initial climb over the water at night due to spatial disorientation. A related factor was the night conditions.
- [NTSB SEA05LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA068.md): Cessna T337E · Orcas Island, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2005 · N1711M · Substantial damage
  > The loss of power for undetermined reasons which resulted in a forced landing and impact with water.
- [NTSB MIA05LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA088.md): Schweizer 269D · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2005 · N4767 · Destroyed
  > An inflight collision with the ocean for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI05LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA083.md): Mooney M20E · Bloomfield, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2005 · N6092Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. The low altitude was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI05LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA082.md): Matthews Christen Eagle II · Iowa City, IA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2005 · N85SM · Destroyed
  > The pilot not maintaining airplane control and airspeed, and the stall/spin encountered during aerobatic maneuvering. A factor in the accident was the pilot exceeding the published airplane's aft center of gravity limit and a factor in the pilot rated…
- [NTSB CHI05FA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05FA080.md): Piper PA-28-235 · West Union, IA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2005 · N8966W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff, his failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the takeoff, and the pull-up to avoid obstacles which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's failure to maintain…
- [NTSB ATL05FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05FA066.md): Cessna T206H · Johns Island, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2005 · N222YT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow instrument flight procedures and descent below the published minimum descent altitude, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain during an instrument approach.
- [NTSB SEA05LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA067.md): Hoover Challenger II STD · La Grande, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2005 · N4018G · Destroyed
  > The pilot's VFR flight into IMC and his failure to maintain clearance with terrain during cruise flight. Factors were the existing weather conditions that included low ceilings, snow, obscuration, and the mountainous, rising terrain.
- [NTSB NYC05WA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05WA064.md): Beech A23A · Ottengruner, Germany · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 26, 2005 · N4705J · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD05WA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05WA048.md): Bell 206B · Sirnach, Switzerland · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 26, 2005 · HB-XQO · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD05FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05FA047.md): Pilatus PC-12/45 · Bellefonte, PA · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2005 · N770G · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid a stall during an instrument final approach to land, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Factors associated with the accident are the inadvertent stall/spin, the pilot's failure to follow…
- [NTSB CHI05FA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05FA081.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · West Lafayette, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2005 · N999SK · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument conditions and his not maintaining control of the complex airplane during initial climb. Factors in the accident were the low ceiling, the early dawn condition, and the pilots intentional unauthorized use of the…
- [NTSB NYC05FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05FA058.md): Grumman American AA-5 · Chesapeake, OH · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2005 · N6511L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the aborted landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB DFW05FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA086.md): Bell 206B-3 · Shelbyville, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 2005 · N85BH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude and clearance for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA05WA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05WA073.md): Cessna 500 · Caracas, Venezuela · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 8, 2005 · YV-21CP · Destroyed
- [NTSB DFW05FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA082.md): Cessna 172F · Hot Springs, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2005 · N8382U · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the pilot's failure to refuel resulting in fuel starvation. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing, and a shoulder harness restraint system was not installed.
- [NTSB LAX05WA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05WA107.md): Cessna 310R · Tamworth, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 7, 2005 · VH-FIN · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA05LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA054.md): Simpkins RV-6A · Yamhill, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2005 · N664DS · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll resulting in a nose over. Factors contributing to the accident included the wet runway and the embankment.
- [NTSB NYC05FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05FA053.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Coatesville, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2005 · N2343Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate remedial action during an engine failure, which resulted in a loss of airplane control. A factor was the pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation to one engine, and its subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB SEA05WA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05WA053.md): Cessna 340A · Bologna, Italy · Accident · 6 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 3, 2005 · D-IMMA · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX05FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05FA106.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Yucaipa, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2005 · N2954P · Destroyed
  > The failure of the private pilot and the flight instructor to maintain adequate terrain clearance while flying in unfamiliar mountainous terrain in dark night conditions.
- [NTSB DEN05LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA060.md): Piel Emeraude CP-305 · Del Norte, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2005 · N9091 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the terrain for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB IAD05FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05FA040.md): Cessna 182P · West Milford, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2005 · N6685M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel ice, during the initial climb after takeoff.
- [NTSB DEN05LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA059.md): Bourgeois-Avid Flyer MK IV · Kaycee, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2005 · N94B · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB DFW05WA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05WA078.md): Israel Aircraft Industries Westwind 1124 · Sapotito, Mexico · Accident · 7 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 24, 2005 · XC-COL · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA05LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA052.md): Avery Glasair · Brookings, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 2005 · N262WG · Destroyed
  > In flight collision with water while maneuvering for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DCA05WA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA05WA039.md): CASA 212 · Sarmi, Papua, Indonesia · Accident · 15 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 22, 2005 · P-2032 · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC05FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05FA037.md): Cessna 172 · Cedar Key, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 2005 · N739NK · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an abrupt maneuver to avoid a power line, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, a loss of control, and subsequent collision…
- [NTSB DFW05FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA073.md): Bell 206-L1 · Gentry, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 2005 · N5734M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision to maneuver in an environment conducive to a loss of tail rotor effectiveness.
- [NTSB LAX05LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA100.md): Ayres S2R · Firebaugh, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2005 · N4009M · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power during takeoff climb resulting from the fatigue failure of one of the compressor turbine blades; the cause of the fatigue failure could not be definitively determined.
- [NTSB DCA05MA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA05MA037.md): Cessna 560 · Pueblo, CO · Accident · 8 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Feb 16, 2005 · N500AT · Destroyed
  > the flight crew's failure to effectively monitor and maintain airspeed and comply with procedures for deice boot activation on the approach, which caused an aerodynamic stall from which they did not recover. Contributing to the accident was the Federal…
- [NTSB LAX05FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05FA099.md): Beech 95 · Calistoga, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 2005 · N8269D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions at an altitude insufficient to ensure adequate terrain clearance and impact with rising terrain.

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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=152

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