# 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 ANC05FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05FA034.md): Beech 35-C33 · Clearwater, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 2005 · N3NM · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel exhaustion, the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane, and the pilot's failure to maintain minimum airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and uncontrolled descent into a residence.
- [NTSB ANC05FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05FA030.md): Beech K35 · Leesburg, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 2005 · N634Q · Substantial damage
  > An abrupt maneuver performed by the pilot at a low altitude, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which precipitated an inadvertent stall and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB DFW05WA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05WA071.md): Twin Commander Acft. 685 · Toluca, Mexico · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 13, 2005 · XB-PRS · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC05LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05LA033.md): Twente Pitts Model 12 · Marion, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 2005 · N20GT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while performing a low altitude, aerobatic maneuver, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent, and an in-flight collision with terrain. A factor associated with the accident was the initiation of a low…
- [NTSB LAX05FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05FA092.md): Cessna P210N · Lebec, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 2005 · N432AR · Destroyed
  > the pilot's in-flight loss of control due to the flight's encounter with unforecasted localized mountain wave activity with severe to potentially extreme turbulence, downdrafts, and rotors.
- [NTSB NYC05WA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05WA051.md): Cessna 182Q · Villac, France · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 10, 2005 · F-GBJH · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX05FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05FA090.md): American AA1B · Petaluma, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 2005 · N5704L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed above the stall speed (Vso) while maneuvering to a landing area that resulted in a stall-spin. Factors in the accident were the fuel starvation induced loss of engine power due to the pilot's fuel system…
- [NTSB DCA05RA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA05RA036.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-902 · Shanghai, China · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 10, 2005 · B2116
- [NTSB ATL05WA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05WA050.md): Cessna 182Q · Limoges Bellega, France · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 10, 2005 · F-GBJF · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC05LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05LA027.md): Cessna U206 · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · 3 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 2005 · N206AR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), his improper in-flight planning and decision making, and his failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering to reverse direction at a low altitude. Factors…
- [NTSB MIA05WA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05WA056.md): Cessna 340 · Mendoza, Argentina · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 7, 2005 · N5790M · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX05FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05FA088.md): Cirrus Design SR22 G2 · Norden, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 2005 · N286CD · Destroyed
  > the pilot's in-flight loss of control following an inadvertent encounter with unforecast severe icing conditions. A factor in the accident was the inaccurate icing forecast developed by the NWS Aviation Weather Center.
- [NTSB IAD05LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA039.md): Air Creation Clipper 912 · Woodbine, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 2005 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > The student's failure to maintain control of the airplane, and the flight instructor's inadequate remedial action, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent into terrain.
- [NTSB NYC05FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05FA048.md): Beech V35B · Norwich, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 2005 · N35JL · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA05FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05FA055.md): Bell 206B · Bonifay, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 2005 · N35BA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a climb after takeoff and his continued descent which resulted in an in-flight collision with the ground. A factor in the accident was the dark night.
- [NTSB CHI05LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA065.md): Ramsey RV-8A · Rochester, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 2005 · N44RX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to obtain a preflight weather briefing for his destination airport and he initiated the flight into known adverse weather conditions at the departure airport. The pilot subsequently failed to maintain adequate altitude while circling the…
- [NTSB CHI05FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05FA063.md): Beech BE-58 · Niles, MI · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 2005 · N12AZ · Destroyed
  > The steep nose down descent from cruise for undetermined reasons and the subsequent collision with terrain in a steep nose down attitude.
- [NTSB DFW05FA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA065.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Alexandria, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 2005 · N99452 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control while maneuvering to land.
- [NTSB DCA05RA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA05RA033.md): Boeing 737-200 · Kabul, Afghanistan · Accident · 104 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 3, 2005 · EX-037
- [NTSB SEA05WA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05WA046.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Taupo, New Zealand · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 2, 2005 · ZK-FMW · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL05FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05FA048.md): Cessna T210M · Shallotte, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 2005 · C-GVVS · Destroyed
  > The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX05FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05FA079.md): Cessna 180 · Adelanto, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 2005 · N2882A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid a stall during an attempted go-around, resulting in a loss of control and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB DFW05WA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05WA064.md): Bell 206L3 · Villarrica, Chile · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 23, 2005 · CC-CKC · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DFW05FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA059.md): Beech BE-36 · Brownwood, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 2005 · N1750A · Destroyed
  > The pilots failure to maintain proper altitude and clearance while on final approach to land. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of familiarity with the geographic area, the dark night light conditions, the non-availability of a visual approach glide…
- [NTSB SEA05FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05FA038.md): Cirrus SR22 · Hood River, OR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 2005 · N6057M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing factors were the mountainous terrain, the low ceiling weather conditions, and dark night light conditions.
- [NTSB DFW05FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA058.md): Beech J-35 · Abernathy, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 2005 · N399RH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper positioning of the fuel tank selector, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent loss of engine power while maneuvering.
- [NTSB CHI05FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05FA056.md): Cessna 421C Riley Turbine E · Overland Park, KS · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 2005 · N844JK · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance during cruise flight, resulting in collision with trees. Contributing factors were the low altitude and low ceiling.
- [NTSB DFW05RA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05RA063.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Guerrero, Mexico · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 20, 2005 · N2144C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX05LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA073.md): Cessna 172SP · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 2005 · N2157H · No damage
  > the pilot's inadvertent encounter with a rotating propeller. Contributing factors were the dark night conditions and the pilot's fatigued condition.
- [NTSB WAS05WA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WAS05WA004.md): Aerostar 600 · Cornelia, South Africa · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 18, 2005 · N7478S · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA05FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05FA037.md): Aero Commander AC200D (Meyers) · Hatch, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2005 · N49J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering. Inadequate airspeed, the pilot's diverted attention, and low altitude flight were factors.
- [NTSB CHI05FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05FA055.md): Cessna T-37B · Hollister, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2005 · 66-8003 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The pilots of the AT-502B and the T-37B failed to maintain adequate visual lookout and did not maintain clearance from the other aircraft. Contributing factors included the lack of a transponder and radios on the AT-502B, and the reduced visibility due to…
- [NTSB LAX05LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA069.md): SlipStream Revelation · Camarillo, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 2005 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in a stall/spin.
- [NTSB IAD05FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05FA032.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Coconut Creek, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 2005 · N889JB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent to the ground. Factors included an avionics failure, pilot disorientation, and instrument meteorological conditions. A factor in the severity of the impact was the…
- [NTSB NYC05FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05FA042.md): Embraer EMB-110P1 · Swanzey, NH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2005 · N49BA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to attempt a single-engine missed approach with the airplane in a slow airspeed, full flap configuration, which resulted in a minimum control speed (Vmc) roll. Contributing factors included an inoperative engine for undetermined…
- [NTSB MIA05FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05FA050.md): Cessna T337G · Lakeland, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2005 · N42WA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's operation of the airplane with known deficiencies in equipment related to pitch, an abrupt pitch-up during the initial climb after takeoff for undetermined reasons and the failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed (Vs) resulting in inadvertent…
- [NTSB DFW05LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA069.md): Nolen Lite Squared · Holdenville, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2005 · N222JN · Destroyed
  > Undetermined
- [NTSB DFW05FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA055.md): Beech 95-B55 · Patterson, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2005 · N7912R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow check-list procedures and the required placard instructions, which resulted in the fuel selectors being selected to the improper fuel tanks for take-off, resulting in a loss of engine power to the left engine. Also causal was the…
- [NTSB LAX05LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA064.md): Jimmy Hill Lancair 235 · El Cajon, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 2005 · N124JH · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain the proper glidepath to avoid obstacles and terrain.
- [NTSB DEN05FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05FA051.md): Beech BE-90 · Rawlins, WY · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 2005 · N41WE · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather [severe icing] conditions, resulting in an aerodynamic stall impact with rising, mountainous terrain during approach. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate planning for the…
- [NTSB CHI05FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05FA053.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Eureka Springs, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 2005 · N500KW · Destroyed
  > The pilot misjudged his distance/speed which resulted in the overrun and subsequent impact with trees. The wet turf runway and the trees were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB ATL05FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05FA044.md): Cessna T206H · Huntsville, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 2005 · N2467X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to attempt flight into known adverse weather, which resulted in an in-flight encounter with a thunderstorm.
- [NTSB SEA05FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05FA034.md): Cessna 182R · Monroe, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 2005 · N9474E · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot manipulating the controls to maintain aircraft control during a night missed approach in instrument meteorological conditions. Factors include a dark night and low ceilings.
- [NTSB NYC05MA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05MA039.md): Eurocopter Deutschland EC 135 P2 · Oxon Hill, MD · Accident · 2 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 2005 · N136LN · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to identify and arrest the helicopter's descent, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident were the dark night conditions, limited outside visual references, and the lack of an operable radar altimeter…
- [NTSB MIA05LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA046.md): Cessna 172M · Orlando, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 2005 · N9336H · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the CFI to initiate a precautionary landing after noticing zero oil pressure with corresponding oil temperature increase, resulting in total loss of engine power due to oil exhaustion. A contributing factor in the accident was the failure of…
- [NTSB MIA05FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05FA045.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Leesburg, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 2005 · N1266T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to continue VMC flight into IMC conditions.
- [NTSB ATL05FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05FA043.md): Piper PA-30 · Charleston, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 2005 · N7654Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight and mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB DFW05LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA118.md): Cessna TR182 · Little Rock, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 2005 · N6150S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an instrument approach for undetermined reasons. Contributing factors were the mist and low cloud ceiling.
- [NTSB DFW05FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA052.md): Cessna 150M · Coleman, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 2005 · N45173 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision by his VFR flight into IMC which resulted in his failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors were fog and the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation.
- [NTSB ATL05LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA042.md): Beech 35 · Knoxville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2005 · N501B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance, which resulted in the in-flight collision with trees. A factor was dark night.

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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=153

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