# 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 MIA04FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04FA064.md): Piper PA-30 · Fernandina Bch, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2004 · N14A · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to feather the left propeller and his failure to maintain control of the airplane following a loss of engine power from the left engine resulting in the in-flight collision with terrain. A factor in the accident was the loss of power…
- [NTSB LAX04FA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA177.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Ukiah, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2004 · N4130D · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated pilot's flight intentional flight into instrument meteorological conditions during takeoff-initial climb, which resulted in spatial disorientation, a subsequent loss of aircraft control, and an uncontrolled descent into terrain. A…
- [NTSB NYC04FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04FA100.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Harrietstown, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 2004 · N4686J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow instrument flight rules procedures resulting in a collision with a tree. Factors related to the accident were the dark night conditions, low visibility, and low cloud ceiling.
- [NTSB SEA04LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA063.md): Glasflugel STD Libelle 201B · Oso, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2004 · N161D · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot of the Glaser-Dirks (lead glider) failure to maintain clearance from the Glasflugel (trailing glider) resulting in a mid-air collision while maneuvering.
- [NTSB SEA04LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA062.md): Davenport RV-8F · College Place, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2004 · N284DM · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s) and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate flying airspeed during the forced landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's decision to attempt a turn at low altitude.
- [NTSB NYC04WA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04WA098.md): Cessna T310R · Lancashire, United Kingdom · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 30, 2004 · N6834L · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA04FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04FA060.md): Cessna 182Q · Santiam Junc., OR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2004 · N96719 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall while attempting a low-level crossing of a ridge from the leeward to the windward side. Factors include low-level maneuvering, strong gusty winds, and downdrafts.
- [NTSB NYC04WA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04WA095.md): Piper PA-32-301T · Annemasse, France · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 25, 2004 · F-GTCS · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC04FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04FA093.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-36 · Pittsfield, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 2004 · N201UV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and subsequent impact with the ground.
- [NTSB DEN04LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA055.md): Mikoyan MiG Mig-17 · Truth or Conseq, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 2004 · N508M · Destroyed
  > the loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons resulting in impact with desert terrain.
- [NTSB DCA04MA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA04MA030.md): Sikorsky S76A++ · Gulf of Mexico · Accident · 10 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Mar 23, 2004 · N579EH · Destroyed
  > the flight crew's failure to identify and arrest the helicopter's descent for undetermined reasons, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.
- [NTSB NYC04FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04FA092.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Harlan, KY · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 2004 · N8173U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to continue VFR flight into IMC conditions and his failure to maintain terrain clearance, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Factors were night, snow and a low ceiling.
- [NTSB LAX04FA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA168.md): Alon A2 · Cameron Park, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2004 · N6374V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering for a forced landing, which resulted in a stall/spin. Also causal was the partial loss of engine power due to improperly secured magnetos.
- [NTSB FTW04FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA097.md): Bell 407 · Pyote, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2004 · N502MT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent encounter with adverse weather, which resulted in the pilot failing to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing factors were the dark night conditions, the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and planning, and the pressure to…
- [NTSB LAX04FA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA167.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Jean, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2004 · N2421D · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's failure to regain control of the aircraft following an upset due to the disconnected primary right aileron control cable. The failure of the company maintenance personnel to detect and correct the improperly secured turnbuckle fitting at…
- [NTSB LAX04FA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA162.md): Mooney M20K · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2004 · N1148V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control while maneuvering due to spatial disorientation. Contributing factors were the low ceiling, reduced visibility (fog), and the pilot's lack of instrument flying currency. An additional factor was the failure of air traffic…
- [NTSB ANC04FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04FA042.md): Cessna 150C · DeLand, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2004 · N2080Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to detect water in the fuel system during the preflight inspection, which precipitated a loss of engine power during initial climb, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in a stall.
- [NTSB MIA04FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04FA060.md): Cessna 182P · Spring Hill, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2004 · N8148G · Substantial damage
  > The non instrument rated pilot's decision to attempt VFR flight into IMC conditions resulting in an in-flight loss of control.
- [NTSB LAX04TA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04TA161.md): WSK PZL Mielec M-18A · Safford, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Mar 16, 2004 · N6259N · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and at least one ensuing engine power surge, which caused the airplane to pitch up abruptly into a stall at an altitude too low for recovery. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's mismanagement of the fuel…
- [NTSB MIA04LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04LA058.md): Ortmayer/Parson none · Bunnell, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 2004 · N69EP · Substantial damage
  > The owner/pilot mechanic's failure to comply with a manufacture notice to replace the rotor blades and hub bar assembly, resulting in a failure of the hub bar to hub bar wing attaching bolt and separation of a main rotor blade.
- [NTSB LAX04FA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA165.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-40 · Napa, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 2004 · N966MA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane following a shutdown of the left engine during a night visual approach. A factor contributing to the accident was the dark night.
- [NTSB LAX04FA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA150.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Oakdale, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 2004 · N93707 · Destroyed
  > the in-flight separation of the main spar due to corrosion in the wing center section not detectable by inspection methods described in manufacturer's service bulletins and FAA Airworthiness Directives.
- [NTSB MIA04LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04LA068.md): Quad City Challenger II · Labelle, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2004 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's abrupt pull up, which resulted in an overload of the right wing, right wing separation, an uncontrolled descent, and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB FTW04WA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04WA089.md): Cessna 182 · San Luis Potosi, Mexico · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 6, 2004 · XB-MIR · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA04LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA050.md): Cessna 170 · Herron, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2004 · N2534V · Destroyed
  > The failure of the left muffler while maneuvering, resulting in a carbon monoxide leak into the cabin rendering the pilot incapacitated, and the subsequent uncontrolled descent and impact with water.
- [NTSB LAX04WA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04WA144.md): Robinson R-22 · Yakom Landing, Israel · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 29, 2004 · 4X-BCM · Destroyed
- [NTSB ATL04FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA079.md): Cessna 210 · Blountville, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 29, 2004 · N9660T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, and improper recovery which resulted in a bounced landing, collapse of the left main landing gear, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering resulting in a stall, uncontrolled descent, and collision with the…
- [NTSB NYC04LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA078.md): Raven Industries Rally RX7 · Nicholasville, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2004 · N4110M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to continue the inadvertent flight in variable wind conditions, which resulted in an impact with power lines. Factors were the variable wind conditions and the unsuitable takeoff area.
- [NTSB LAX04FA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA139.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Pine Mtn Club, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2004 · N7687J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued visual flight into adverse weather conditions at night, which resulted in an in-flight collision with mountainous terrain. The pilot's failure to obtain preflight weather information for the route of flight was also causal.
- [NTSB NYC04FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04FA077.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Corry, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2004 · N4166P · Substantial damage
  > The loss of partial engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's lost of control after performing an evasive maneuver to avoid trees during a forced landing at night. Factors related to the accident were a rough running engine and the pilot's…
- [NTSB FTW04FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA083.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Wrightsville, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2004 · N43005 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed sufficient for flight resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin on the downwind leg of the traffic pattern.
- [NTSB DCA04RA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA04RA024.md): Beech 200 · Bosnia, Bosnia & Herzegovina · Accident · 9 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 26, 2004 · Z3-BAB
- [NTSB FTW04LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA080.md): Grumman G-164C · Hazen, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 2004 · N6721K · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control while maneuvering during an aerial application flight for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL04FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA077.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Arlington, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 2004 · N9103Z · Destroyed
  > The pilots inadequate in-flight planning/decision and his failure to maintain aircraft control, resulting in an in-flight encounter with a thunderstorm and exceeding the design limits of the aircraft.
- [NTSB FTW04FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA079.md): Cessna 210N · Valley Spring, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 2004 · N6175Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather and failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering in instrument meteorological conditions, due to spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB LAX04LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA132.md): Gillespie Sport Copter Vortex · Yuba City, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 2004 · N96XV · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to the incorrect installation of the fuel line, which resulted in fuel starvation, and the pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM, which resulted in an inflight loss of control. A factor to the accident was the pilot's lack of…
- [NTSB LAX04WA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04WA164.md): Robinson R22M · Kumealon Inlet, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 20, 2004 · C-FILW · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX04WA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04WA129.md): Aero Commander 500 · Hobart Tasmania, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 19, 2004 · VH-LST · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX04LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA125.md): Knapple/Wray Lancair IV-P · Apache Junction, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 2004 · N330KT · Destroyed
  > the pilot/builder's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering that resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB CHI04FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04FA069.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Rich Hill, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 2004 · N7876W · Destroyed
  > Spatial disorientation experienced by the non-instrument rated pilot due to a lack of visual references and his subsequent failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Contributing factors were the pilot's intentional flight into adverse weather conditions,…
- [NTSB CHI04FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04FA066.md): Beech B90 · Dodge City, KS · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 2004 · N777KU · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to maintain clearance with terrain due to pilot fatigue (lack of sleep).
- [NTSB NYC04FA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04FA223.md): Aero Commander 112 · Vieques, PR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2004 · N1261J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight planning and decision making which resulted in the airplane entering instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of instrument experience, a vacuum pump failure, and…
- [NTSB LAX04FA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA137.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Jean, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2004 · N9199Z · Destroyed
  > !!This case was modified January 31, 2006!! the pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance with the rising terrain, while maneuvering at low altitude in a mountainous area.
- [NTSB CHI04FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04FA071.md): Cessna 182Q · Rozel, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2004 · N735RD · Destroyed
  > The inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions, the spatial disorientation, and aircraft control not maintained by the pilot during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident were the night instrument meteorological conditions due to low…
- [NTSB ANC04LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA022.md): Bertrand/Warner Thorp T-18 · Crescent City, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 2004 · N98WB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain terrain clearance. Factors associated with the accident were fog and low ceilings.
- [NTSB ATL04FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA075.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Alma, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 2004 · N6473J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision, and his failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in continued VFR flight into IMC and the subsequent collision with trees during approach.
- [NTSB ANC04FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04FA021.md): Beech J35 · Pensacola, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 2004 · N8389D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to conduct flight that exceeded his demonstrated skills/ability. Also causal was his failure to properly execute the instrument approach. Contributing factors were low ceiling, fog, and the pilot's lack of the appropriate…
- [NTSB DCA04WA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA04WA026.md): Fokker 50 · Sharjah Airport · Accident · 46 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 10, 2004 · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX04WA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04WA120.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Lake Eildon, Australia · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 7, 2004 · VHTRZ · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN04FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04FA043.md): Cessna T206H · Walcott, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 2004 · N51192 · Destroyed
  > The pilot not following proper IFR procedures for tracking a VOR radial while on an IFR flight plan in IMC conditions, and not maintaining clearance with terrain during cruise flight. Contributing factors were the mountain, and the cloudy weather condition.

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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=161

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