# 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 DEN04FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04FA079.md): Mooney M20K · Pinedale, WY · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 23, 2004 · N231DL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather conditions, and his failure to maintain terrain clearance while maneuvering. Contributing factors were the downdraft, the snow shower weather and mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB SEA04LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA095.md): WSK PZL Mielec PZL M-18B · Borah Peak, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 2004 · N117BS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate planning/decision, VFR into IMC, and his failure to maintain terrain clearance. Factors include mountainous terrain and instrument meteorological condition.
- [NTSB IAD04LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04LA022.md): Masak Scimitar · Alexandria, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 2004 · N12PX · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. A factor was the turbulent wind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC04FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04FA056.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Cold Bay, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 22, 2004 · N4319Z · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during the final approach to land for an undetermined reason, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the ensuing emergency descent, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor associated with the accident was the stall.
- [NTSB MIA04FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04FA086.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Venice, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 20, 2004 · N3331W · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to recover from an improper landing flare resulting in his failure to maintain airspeed (Vs), an inadvertant stall, loss of control, and inflight collision with terrain during an uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB SEA04FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04FA088.md): Cessna A185F · Molalla, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 19, 2004 · N61611 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in VFR flight into IMC, and his failure to maintain control. Factors include mountain obscuration, clouds and convective weather conditions.
- [NTSB CHI04WA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04WA125.md): de Havilland DHC-2 MK.1 · Fawcett Lake, Canada · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 18, 2004 · C-GQHT · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA04FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04FA083.md): Cessna 170B · Tenino, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 17, 2004 · N3510D · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout during cruise flight, which resulted in a midair collision between the two airplanes.
- [NTSB NYC04WA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04WA126.md): Robinson R-44 · Ulenurme, Estonia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 17, 2004 · ES-HPV · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW04WA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04WA129.md): Cessna T210J · Rosario, Argentina · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 17, 2004 · LV-JPB · Destroyed
- [NTSB ATL04FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA118.md): Beech A36 · Morrisville, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 17, 2004 · N4550S · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine for undetermined reasons resulting in the aircraft colliding with powerlines and the ground during the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX04LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA213.md): Bachman Lancair IV-P · Supai, AZ · Accident · 4 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 2004 · N299SD · Destroyed
  > the loss of aircraft control while in cruise flight for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC04FA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04FA123.md): Cessna 310R · Willoughby, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 15, 2004 · N3161M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the initial climb after takeoff. Factors in this accident were clouds and the night conditions.
- [NTSB IAD04FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04FA021.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-60 · Ferndale, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 14, 2004 · N755AF · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a sharp turn, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with terrain. Factors included the pilot's failure to fly to the intended point of landing, and his abrupt course reversal back towards…
- [NTSB ATL04TA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04TA116.md): Hughes 269A · Louisburg, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 14, 2004 · N115ES · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue failure of the tailboom saddle fitting which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. Also causal was inadequate maintenance due to non-compliance to an airworthiness directive requiring inspection of the saddle fitting. A contributing factor was the…
- [NTSB LAX04FA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA207.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Wittmann, AZ · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 13, 2004 · N4144C · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid a stall/spin while maneuvering the airplane with a dual student.
- [NTSB SEA04LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA082.md): Kaman K-1200 · West Fork, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2004 · N162KA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance with trees during logging operations. Contributing factors were the trees, mountainous (steeply sloped) terrain, and the pilot's decision to conduct operations in this terrain with a 200 foot long line.
- [NTSB MIA04WA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04WA083.md): Cessna 206C · Guaviare, Colombia · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 12, 2004 · HK-2708 · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX04FA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA205.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Julian, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 11, 2004 · N304PA · Destroyed
  > The incorrect use of an abbreviated callsign by the TRACON sector radar controller to issue a descent clearance to N434PA and the sector controllers failure to detect that the clearance had been read back with the full callsign by the pilot of N304PA. Also…
- [NTSB FTW04IA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04IA147.md): Bell 206L-1 · Smi-28 · Incident · 1 fatal · Incident investigation · Final report · May 11, 2004 · N83MT · No damage
  > Incapacitation of the pilot due to a heart attack.
- [NTSB ATL04LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA112.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Cortland, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 2004 · N7123R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of distance/altitude and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance which resulted in an undershoot and collision with trees.
- [NTSB FTW04WA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04WA126.md): Cessna 172M · Curico, Chile · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 10, 2004 · CC-CWP · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX04LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA203.md): Schleicher ASW-20 · Reno, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 2004 · N126PS · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed margin while performing a return to runway maneuver, which led to a stall and spin. Factors in the accident were: 1) the deteriorated condition of the glider towrope, which resulted in towrope failure…
- [NTSB NYC04LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA118.md): Cessna T-50 · Sharon, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 2004 · N45P · Substantial damage
  > The loss of power in one engine for undetermined reasons. Factors were the excessive weight, and degraded climb performance.
- [NTSB ATL04LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA111.md): Riggs Skyraider 1 · Blounts Creek, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 2004 · N321TR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. A factor was loss of engine power and water in the fuel.
- [NTSB ATL04LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA109.md): Bergmann Rans S-12 XL Airaile · Cummings, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 2004 · N8KD · Substantial damage
  > The unqualified person's poor judgement and his failed to maintain clearance from power lines and trees while maneuvering for a landing which resulted in the in-flight collision with trees and power lines. Factors were the dark night and the unqualified…
- [NTSB MIA04WA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04WA079.md): Swearingen SA-227 · Carepa, Colombia · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 5, 2004 · HK-4275 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA04WA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04WA078.md): Cessna 208B · Chimanta Tepuy, Venezuela · Accident · 7 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 4, 2004 · YV-OCBL7 · Destroyed
- [NTSB ATL04FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA107.md): Mooney M20M · Cary, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 3, 2004 · N91514 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot experienced spatial disorientation, which resulted in a loss of control and the subsequent collision with trees. Factors were low ceilings and fog.
- [NTSB FTW04WA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04WA120.md): Aero Commander 840 · Milpillas, Mexico · Accident · 7 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 2, 2004 · XC - JEH · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC04FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04FA049.md): Bell 206L-3 · Deadhorse, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 1, 2004 · N130AL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his spatial disorientation and loss of control during a subsequent landing. Factors associated with the accident are flat light and whiteout conditions, fog, and…
- [NTSB ATL04LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA104.md): Sukhoi SU-31 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 2004 · N31SU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to recover from an intentional spin during an attempted aerobatic maneuver.
- [NTSB CHI04LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA112.md): Grumman American AA-1B · Dodge Center, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2004 · N9919L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure maintain climb and his failure to maintain clearance from the terrain during initial climb out after takeoff. The aircraft's low altitude, high gusty winds and low level turbulence were contributing factors.
- [NTSB SEA04LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA074.md): Schramm Helicycle · Montour, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2004 · N3275Q · Destroyed
  > In flight collision with terrain for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL04FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA099.md): Cessna 172N · Moselle, MS · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2004 · N75812 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance and his inadequate visual look-out while maneuvering resulting in an in-flight collision with a radio tower.
- [NTSB ATL04LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA097.md): Durr Lancair Legacy · Oakland, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2004 · N511WD · Destroyed
  > The pilot loss control of the airplane when he continued flight into known thunderstorm and convective activity. A factor is insufficient information provided by ATC personnel.
- [NTSB CHI04FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04FA107.md): Bell 206L-1 · Boonville, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2004 · N137AE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate planning/decision which resulted in his failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning, his diverted attention, and the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB MIA04FA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04FA076.md): Cessna 177RG · Tampa, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2004 · N1910Q · Substantial damage
  > Improper maintenance by other maintenance personnel, and the reinstallation of an unserviced magneto during an engine overhaul, which resulted in the magneto malfunctioning, a loss of engine power, and the airplane being ditched into the water.
- [NTSB IAD04FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04FA017.md): Piper PA-24-250 · North Lima, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2004 · N5369P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a safe altitude clearance from trees. Factors included the night lighting conditions and the pilot's diminished night vision capability.
- [NTSB ATL04FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA096.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Greenwood, SC · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2004 · N8157J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during initial climb that resulted in an inadvertent stall and the subsequent collision with trees. A factor was the inadequate preflight planning/preparation when he failed to lower the wing flaps.
- [NTSB MIA04WA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04WA073.md): Cessna 310P · Caracas, Venezuela · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 13, 2004 · YV-310C · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW04LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA108.md): Air Tractor AT-402B · Goliad, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2004 · N852JH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with power lines while maneuvering during an aerial application flight.
- [NTSB ATL04FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA093.md): Cessna 182S · North Augusta, SC · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2004 · N364ME · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and subsequent in-flight collision with trees and the ground.
- [NTSB IAD04LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04LA016.md): Pilatus P3-05 · Edgewater, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2004 · N860MK · Destroyed
  > The delamination of the no. 2 connecting rod bearing for undetermined reasons, resulting in a total loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inability to complete a successful forced landing due to oil on the windscreen, and smoke and…
- [NTSB FTW04WA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04WA137.md): Lancair IV-P · Novalato, Mexico · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 7, 2004 · XB-IPZ · Destroyed
- [NTSB ATL04LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA094.md): Firefly F8B · Eatonton, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2004 · N2200D · Minor damage
  > The overload failure of the windline quick release tiedown eyebolt.
- [NTSB DEN04FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04FA057.md): Cessna 182F · Burlington, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2004 · N3524Y · Destroyed
  > loss of aircraft control due to structural icing. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather conditions, the icing conditions, and ice fog.
- [NTSB CHI04LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA100.md): Christen A-1 · Curtis, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2004 · N9599B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's ostentatious display of a "hammerhead stall" during intial climb and his failure to maintain clearance from terrain. A factor was the post impact fire.
- [NTSB ATL04FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA090.md): Smith Aerostar 601P · Johns Island, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2004 · N869CC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during emergency descent, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and uncontrolled descent into trees and terrain. A factor was the loss of engine power in one engine due to pre-ignition/detonation.
- [NTSB MIA04LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04LA069.md): Louis Amato Buccaneer · Labelle, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2004 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > The pilots improper preflight preparation resulting in loss of engine power due to contaminated fuel and his failure to maintain airspeed while attempting to reverse direction to land resulting in an inadvert stall, uncontrolled descent, and impact with…

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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
```

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