# 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 DCA04WA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA04WA070.md): Socata Rallye TB-10 · Solroed Strand, Denmark · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 6, 2004 · OY-CAK · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC04WA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04WA101.md): Cessna U206G · Optand, Sweden · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 6, 2004 · SE-GOP · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA04FA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04FA154.md): Cessna 182P · Port Angeles, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2004 · N79404 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's VFR flight into IMC and his failure to maintain clearance from trees. Trees, mountainous terrain, dark night conditions, clouds and VFR flight into IMC were factors.
- [NTSB MIA04GA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04GA117.md): Bell 47G-5 · Bunnell, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 4, 2004 · N232MC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued flights and inadequate inspections after repeated tail rotor guard ground strikes due to improper flaring, which resulted in an in-flight failure of tail rotor drive shaft components, a loss of control, and the helicopter crash.
- [NTSB FTW04FA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA206.md): Mooney M20J · Olney, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2004 · N1050W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed sufficient for flight resulting in the inadvertent stall/spin. A contributing factor was the prevailing tailwind.
- [NTSB DEN04FA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04FA115.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Mineral Wells, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2004 · N3352W · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall. A contributing factor was the low altitude.
- [NTSB FTW04FA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA204.md): Piper PA-60-601P · Lakeway, TX · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2004 · N601BV · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to successfully perform a short-field takeoff and his subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed during climbout, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB MIA04FA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04FA115.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Miami, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2004 · N2566W · Destroyed
  > The failure of company maintenance personnel to secure the push/pull tube to the left lug of the non-rotating portion of the swashplate assembly following maintenance, and the inability of the pilot to control the helicopter resulting in the in-flight…
- [NTSB CHI04FA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04FA205.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Point Lookout, MO · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2004 · N4230R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure attain adequate flying speed and his delay in aborting the takeoff which resulted in premature liftoff and an overrun of the runway. Contributing factors were the descending embankment, trees and ravine.
- [NTSB SEA04LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA152.md): Paulick Wittman W-10 · Langley, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2004 · N70P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation to assure adequate takeoff performance to clear obstacles, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance.
- [NTSB FTW04LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA199.md): Drzymala RV-4 · Collinsville, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2004 · N7XD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CHI04FA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04FA203.md): Knoepflein Lancair Legacy 2000 · Madison, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2004 · N98SN · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to high engine temperatures which resulted in a failure of the number three piston, the pilot's continued operation of the airplane with known high temperature problems, the pilot's poor inflight planning, and the pilot's failure to…
- [NTSB ATL04LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA164.md): Cessna 172S · Waterloo, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2004 · N970SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in a stall and subsequent uncontrolled descent and collision into water.
- [NTSB FTW04WA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04WA203.md): Helio H-295 · La Campa, Honduras · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 31, 2004 · N6347V · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC04FA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04FA084.md): Cessna 170B · Kenai, AK · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2004 · N2269D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed (Vs) while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and loss of control.
- [NTSB SEA04WA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04WA148.md): Piper PA-31T · Benalla, Australia · Accident · 6 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 28, 2004 · VH-TNP · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI04FA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04FA198.md): Mooney M20J · Fox Lake, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2004 · N91381 · Destroyed
  > The flight crew's failure to maintain airspeed which led to an inadvertent stall/spin. An additional cause was the flight instructor's unsuccessful remedial action during the course of the accident sequence. The slow flight performed was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI04FA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04FA197.md): Robinson R22 Alpha · Mount Clemens, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2004 · N103MH · Destroyed
  > A loss of control in flight for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC04FA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04FA179.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Exton, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2004 · N91075 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the airplane impacting a residence. Factors in the accident were the pilot's lack of recent instrument experience.
- [NTSB NYC04LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA178.md): Garrett Stephens Akro · Westport, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2004 · N45KY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of aircraft control while maneuvering, due to incapacitation, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB SEA04FA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04FA143.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Cle Elum, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2004 · N1912H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain and maintain a safe rate of climb after takeoff, due to his failure to perform pre-takeoff weight/balance and takeoff/climb performance calculations. Factors include a high density altitude environment, and trees off the…
- [NTSB IAD04FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04FA033.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Toughkenamon, PA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2004 · N38355 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to add power, in an attempt to abort the landing after the airplane had veered off the runway. A factor was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control after the landing.
- [NTSB DEN04FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04FA109.md): Beech 58P · Fort Collins, CO · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2004 · N69CL · Destroyed
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall/spin. Clouds and the pilot's diverted attention were contributing factors.
- [NTSB CHI04WA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04WA192.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Hamm-Lippewiese, Germany · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 22, 2004 · D-EZET · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX04LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA274.md): Finke Rotorway Exec 162F · Cameron Park, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2004 · N103RW · Destroyed
  > The owner-builder's improper main rotor blade (MRB) maintenance/installation by under torquing the blade retaining nut.
- [NTSB NYC04FA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04FA170.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Wheeling, WV · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2004 · N7710M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance while executing an instrument approach. A factor was the night instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB NYC04FA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04FA171.md): Cessna 172M · Brookville, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2004 · N9731V · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's control interference while the flight instructor was maneuvering to avoid a tree, which resulted in a failure to maintain airspeed and a stall/mush.
- [NTSB MIA04WA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04WA108.md): Cessna 172 · Algarrobo, Chile · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 18, 2004 · CC-PJO · Destroyed
- [NTSB ATL04FA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA159.md): Beech 36TC · Sylvester, GA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2004 · N1525M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision resulting in flight into thunderstorms resulting in an in-flight breakup of the airframe.
- [NTSB LAX04FA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA271.md): Beech 58 · Bishop, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2004 · N807Q · Destroyed
  > the pilot's continued VFR flight into marginal weather conditions with lowering ceilings in a box canyon in mountainous terrain, and his subsequent inability to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering to reverse direction, which led to an accelerated…
- [NTSB FTW04FA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA186.md): Bell 206 L-1 · Cameron, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2004 · N1078C · Destroyed
  > The helicopter's in-flight collision with water for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL04LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA158.md): Pitts S-1 · Durham, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2004 · N177J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC04FA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04FA080.md): Cessna 170B · Willow, AK · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2004 · N4588C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall while maneuvering, and a collision with trees and terrain during an uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB SEA04FA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04FA133.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Ontario, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2004 · N4439P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an aerodynamic stall while maneuvering for an approach to land.
- [NTSB FTW04LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA183.md): Beech C23 · Morrilton, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2004 · N48DB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation to assure adequate takeoff performance to clear obstacles.
- [NTSB CHI04MA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04MA182.md): Bell 407 · Newberry, SC · Accident · 4 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2004 · N503MT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance as a result of fog conditions. A contributing factor was inadequate weather and dispatch information relayed to the pilot.
- [NTSB ATL04LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA153.md): Convair Div. of Gen. Dynamics 440 · Beef Island · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2004 · N4826C · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight fire on the number two engine, for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC04FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04FA161.md): Beech E95 · Atlantic City, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2004 · N7090N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while performing a go-around after experiencing a loss of power to the left engine for undetermined reason(s). A factor related to the accident was the loss of power to the left engine.
- [NTSB IAD04FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04FA031.md): Cessna 172C · Edinburgh, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2004 · N8358X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's occluded left main coronary artery, which resulted in a massive heart attack and sudden death in flight.
- [NTSB DEN04FA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04FA104.md): Cessna 172I · Paris, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2004 · N46174 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, his attempted flight into adverse weather conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance from the trees resulting in the airplane's collision with the trees and subsequent impact with the ground. Factors…
- [NTSB IAD04FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04FA030.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Ticonderoga, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2004 · N45032 · Destroyed
  > Reason for occurrence undetermined.
- [NTSB CHI04FA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04FA177.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · Rochester, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2004 · N8118L · Destroyed
  > The loss of control due to the student pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB LAX04LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA253.md): Anderson Harmon Rocket II · Seal Beach, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2004 · N28BE · Destroyed
  > the in-flight separation of the elevator, which resulted in a loss of airplane control and an uncontrolled descent. The underlying cause and mechanism of the elevator separation could not be determined.
- [NTSB CHI04WA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04WA171.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Qaqortoq, Greenland · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 6, 2004 · N47984 · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC04FA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04FA157.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Wilmot, NH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2004 · N6248V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC conditions, and his failure to maintain terrain clearance, which resulted in a controlled flight into terrain. Factors in the accident were the low cloud ceiling and the pilot's lack of recent instrument time.
- [NTSB ATL04WA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04WA147.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Liverpool, United Kingdom · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 4, 2004 · G-BJYG · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC04RA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04RA153.md): Israel Aircraft Industries 1124 · Tocumen, Panama · Accident · 7 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 2, 2004 · N280AT · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW04FA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA172.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Hot Springs, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2004 · N4123R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to fly a stabilized, published instrument approach procedure, which resulted in a collision with mountainous terrain. Factors were the clouds and the air traffic controllers' failure to provide known information that may have assisted the…
- [NTSB SEA04WA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04WA131.md): Socata TB-200 · Mianyang, China · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 29, 2004 · B8830 · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA04LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA119.md): Apco Powered Parachute · Wolf Point, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2004 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control as a result of trying a low altitude quick turning maneuver. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in the aircraft.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?fatal=1&page=159

## 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=158

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