# 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 FTW04FA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA235.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Rachel, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2004 · N6209J · Destroyed
  > The total failure of the vacuum pump that resulted in an inoperative attitude gyro and spatial disorientation and a subsequent loss of aircraft control by the pilot. Factors were; the prevailing instrument meteorological conditions, and the dark night light…
- [NTSB SEA04WA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04WA184.md): Robinson R44 · Roma, Australia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 8, 2004 · VH-JWX · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN04FA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04FA134.md): Mooney M20D · Pagosa Springs, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2004 · N1907Y · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and his failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff, and the rough and uneven runway surface.
- [NTSB FTW04FA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA232.md): Fairchild M-62A-3 · Corsicana, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2004 · N79307 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a faulty carburetor and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed sufficient for flight resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin during the forced landing after takeoff.
- [NTSB ATL04LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA173.md): Air Tractor AT-401B · Bainbridge, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2004 · N3047A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an abrupt maneuver which resulted in a stall and collision with the ground.
- [NTSB ANC04FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04FA102.md): Piper PA-12 · Koliganek, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2004 · N2899M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while on approach to land, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and an uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB LAX04LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA313.md): Redgate Europa Classic · Marble Canyon, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2004 · N912EE · Destroyed
  > an in-flight collision with terrain for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW04LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA226.md): Cassutt Iiim · Pearland, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2004 · N3TW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed sufficient for flight resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin while turning from the base leg of the traffic pattern to final. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of experience for the make/model airplane.
- [NTSB NYC04WA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04WA203.md): Piper PA-31P-425 · Sevilla, Spain · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 1, 2004 · EC-GYD · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA04WA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04WA177.md): Cessna 421 · Station Townshi, Australia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 30, 2004 · HB-LRW · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA04FA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04FA173.md): Beech C35 · Kalispell, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2004 · N63AC · 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 NYC04FA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04FA197.md): Robinson R-22 · Northport, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2004 · N871CL · Substantial damage
  > An improper maneuver by the flightcrew while attempting to avoid a kite, which resulted in mast bumping, the separation of the main rotor system, and a subsequent uncontrolled descent into water.
- [NTSB FTW04WA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04WA230.md): Piper PA-30 · Aldama, Mexico · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 29, 2004 · XB-XEY · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC04WA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04WA208.md): Cessna 337C · Bresso, Italy · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 28, 2004 · I-ATAR · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX04FA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA304.md): American Champion 8KCAB · Prescott, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2004 · N561ER · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of both pilots to maintain adequate clearance from each other while performing formation aerobatic maneuvers.
- [NTSB CHI04LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA243.md): Boeing A75 · Wisconsin Rapid, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2004 · N86600 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight decision when he decided to fly at a low altitude over the river and failed to maintain clearance from the power lines. A factor was the wires.
- [NTSB ANC04LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA098.md): de Havilland DHC-3 · McGrath, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2004 · N197TT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision making, his continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. Factors contributing to the accident were low ceilings due to smoke, rain, and mist.
- [NTSB WAS04WA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WAS04WA012.md): Sikorsky S-64E · Bastia, Corsica, France · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 26, 2004 · N248AC · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA04WA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04WA125.md): Cessna 206 · Nirgua, Venezuela · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 26, 2004 · YV-2099 · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX04FA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA301.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Malibu, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2004 · N53879 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of both pilots to maintain an adequate visual lookout and their failure to see and avoid the other aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI04WA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04WA235.md): Champion 7ECA · Angle Inlet, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 23, 2004 · N11083 · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA04MA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04MA167.md): Bell 407 · Battle Mountain, NV · Accident · 5 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2004 · N2YN · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper decision to take the direct route over mountainous terrain, the dark night conditions, and the pressure to complete the mission induced by the…
- [NTSB CHI04FA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04FA234.md): Cessna 172E · Decorah, IA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2004 · N5410T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional operation of the airplane with a defective magneto, his failure to abort the takeoff due to degraded aircraft performance, and his failure to obtain or maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall/spin and subsequent impact with the…
- [NTSB SEA04FA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04FA169.md): Cessna A185F · Toutle, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2004 · N7562Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather conditions. Inadequate preflight planning/preparation, trees, a low ceiling and no suitable terrain available for the landing were factors.
- [NTSB LAX04FA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA300.md): Consolidated Aeronautics Lake LA-4-200 · Oroville, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2004 · N1238L · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the water's surface, which resulted in his dragging of the right wing pontoon during low-altitude flight. The glassy-surfaced water was a contributing factor to the accident.
- [NTSB IAD04FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04FA040.md): Piper PA-31P · Clarkson, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2004 · N57EF · Destroyed
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel by his failure to select the proper fuel tank which resulted in starvation and subsequent loss of engine power in both engines.
- [NTSB SEA04LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA168.md): Cessna 150L · Angela, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2004 · N17062 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance while maneuvering. A factor contributing to the accident was the physical impairment of the pilot due to an elevated blood alcohol level.
- [NTSB SEA04FA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04FA166.md): Beech BE-99 · Neihart, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2004 · N199GL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance during cruise, which resulted in the in-flight collision with mountainous terrain. Dark night conditions and mountainous terrain were contributing factors.
- [NTSB ANC04LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA093.md): Hudson Hiperbipe SNS-7 · Palmer, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2004 · N898DH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and subsequent in-flight collision with trees. A factor associated with the accident was a low altitude maneuver preformed by the pilot just after takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA04TA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04TA163.md): Bell 206B · Mead, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 17, 2004 · N34698 · Destroyed
  > The reversal of the reel machine during a sock line pull which resulted in a loss of control while hovering out of ground effect. Factors were the failure of company management to develop adequate procedures for conducting sock line pulls, the inadequate…
- [NTSB SEA04FA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04FA165.md): Cessna T210L · Tulsa, OK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2004 · N2452S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection by his failure to secure the oil cap, which resulted in oil leakage on the windscreen, obstructing his vision, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed.
- [NTSB LAX04WA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04WA293.md): Mooney M20K · Queensland, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 15, 2004 · VH-DXZ · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX04FA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA291.md): Cessna 172M · Yuba City, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2004 · C-GTKX · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB ANC04FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04FA092.md): Maule M-5-235C · Seward, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2004 · N6194M · Substantial damage
  > The failure of an aviation mechanic/inspector to adequately inspect the pilot/owner's work during the engine overhaul, which resulted in a loss of engine oil and engine power during cruise flight, and a subsequent ditching. Factors associated with the…
- [NTSB MIA04FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04FA119.md): Cessna U206B · Key West, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2004 · N3800G · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during cruise flight, which resulted in the pilot ditching the airplane in ocean waters.
- [NTSB LAX04WA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04WA295.md): Robinson R22 Beta · McIvor Lake, BC, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 13, 2004 · C-FHGH · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW04WA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04WA216.md): Bell 407 · Santa Cruz, Mexico · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 13, 2004 · XA-CVG · Destroyed
- [NTSB DCA04MA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA04MA068.md): Convair Div. of Gen. Dynamics CV-340 (580) · Florence, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Aug 13, 2004 · N586P · Destroyed
  > fuel starvation resulting from the captain's decision not to follow approved fuel crossfeed procedures. Contributing to the accident were the captain's inadequate preflight planning, his subsequent distraction during the flight, and his lateinitiation of the…
- [NTSB IAD04LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04LA036.md): Cessna 172M · Brownville Junc, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2004 · N12959 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the airplane's controlled flight into rising terrain. Factors included the instrument meteorological conditions and the rising terrain.
- [NTSB CHI04LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA225.md): Cessna A188B · Mylo, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2004 · N92806 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the windmill. The windmill was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI04FA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04FA223.md): Cessna 172L · Webster, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2004 · N3599F · Destroyed
  > The high velocity impact with terrain for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA04TA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04TA158.md): Bell 205A1 · Leavenworth, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 11, 2004 · N205XP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the snag while hovering out of ground effect during an external load operation. Factors were the smoke jumper's misjudgment of the tree heights in the area, which resulted in the use of too short a long line, and…
- [NTSB LAX04WA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04WA294.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Sazava, Czechia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 11, 2004 · OK-YIT · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI04LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA220.md): Allied Ag Cat Productions G-164B · Moville, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2004 · N48424 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision by his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. Contributing factors were low altitude flying and the tree.
- [NTSB DEN04FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04FA119.md): Cessna 172P · Monarch Crest, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2004 · N911JR · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall, and his decision to conduct flight beyond the performance capability of the aircraft. A contributing factor was the high density altitude, and an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB ATL04LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA166.md): Sidney Freebird · Lexington, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2004 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, resulting in an inadvertent stall, and collision with the ground. A factor was the pilot's total lack of experience in type of aircraft.
- [NTSB NYC04FA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04FA185.md): Cessna A150L · Kinnelon, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2004 · N6186F · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Both pilots inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a midair collision.
- [NTSB FTW04FA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA208.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Burnet, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2004 · N927RP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather, VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation. A contributing factor was the cloudy weather.
- [NTSB CHI04FA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04FA215.md): Jorgensen Velocity XL-RG · Belvidere, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2004 · N190J · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated pilot's VFR flight into known instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in an inverted flat spin, in-flight breakup, and explosion.
- [NTSB CHI04FA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04FA214.md): Eurocopter France EC130 B4 · Prairie du Sac, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2004 · N450CM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional low-level flight toward the lake and his failure to maintain clearance from the static wire on power transmission lines. Contributing factors were the separation of the Fenestron (tail rotor) assembly from the tail boom as a result of…

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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=157

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