# 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 LAX04LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA034.md): Canadair T33 · Santa Clarita, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2003 · N99192 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain during low altitude maneuvers.
- [NTSB CHI04LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA026.md): Master Donald C BD5B · Traverse City, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2003 · N515KH · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command not maintaining control of the aircraft during the final approach.
- [NTSB LAX04FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA031.md): Cessna 421B · Kelso, CA · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2003 · N444AM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument conditions between cloud layers and with reduced visibility due to smoke that resulted in an in-flight loss of control from spatial disorientation, and the structural overload of the airframe during the…
- [NTSB DEN04MA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04MA015.md): Cessna 208B · Cody, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2003 · N791FE · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors include the pilot's failure to divert to an alternate airport, an inadvertent stall, and the snow and icing conditions.
- [NTSB LAX04LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA029.md): North American T-28B · Hornbrook, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2003 · N28AF · Destroyed
  > a catastrophic engine failure from oil exhaustion due to inadequate maintenance installation of the lubricating system hoses.
- [NTSB FTW04WA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04WA016.md): Raytheon Corporate Jets Hawker 125 · Tampico, Mexico · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 27, 2003 · XA-ISH · Destroyed
- [NTSB ATL04FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA027.md): Piper PA-30 · Spartanburg, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2003 · N7799Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to follow IFR procedures and descent below the glide path, which resulted in an inflight collision with trees during an instrument approach. A factor was the pilot's impairment due to the sedating effects of medication.
- [NTSB MIA04WA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04WA014.md): Fairchild FH227B · Buenos Aires, Argentina · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 26, 2003 · LV-MGV · Destroyed
- [NTSB ATL04FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA023.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Spencer, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2003 · N69190 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering resulting in an inadvertent stall and the subsequent collision with the ground.
- [NTSB NYC04LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA013.md): Loranger Emeraude CP301A · Brookville, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2003 · N29GL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to operate an airplane with insufficient fuel for the flight, his improper decision to return to the airport with inadequate altitude remaining, and his failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A…
- [NTSB MIA04FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04FA008.md): Bell 47G-2A-1 · Balm, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2003 · N73979 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional buzzing and his failure to maintain altitude/clearance which resulted in an in-flight collision with a building.
- [NTSB MIA04FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04FA007.md): Cessna 172N · Olive Branch, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2003 · N75510 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed (Vso), which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin, an uncontrolled descent, and an impact with terrain. A factor in the accident was his failure to follow the airplane's operating checklist and retract the…
- [NTSB SEA04FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04FA009.md): Beech A36 · Seaside, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2003 · N136SB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from objects while maneuvering. High winds, gusts and rain were factors.
- [NTSB ATL04LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA021.md): Godwin Lancair 360 · Knoxville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2003 · N797RP · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and subsequent inflight collision with rocks during forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX04FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA019.md): Beech 35-C33 · Mesquite, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2003 · N9438S · Destroyed
  > fuel starvation due to the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and fuel system management, and failure to select a fuel tank containing fuel. Also causal was the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB FTW04LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA014.md): Rans S-10 · Ponder, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2003 · N190SP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to conduct low altitude maneuvering flight and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed.
- [NTSB SEA04FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04FA006.md): Cessna 340A · Scappoose, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2003 · N340P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering. An inadvertent stall, the pilot's failure to follow engine operation procedures and engine detonation were factors.
- [NTSB FTW04LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA010.md): General Motors FM-2 · Houston, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2003 · N681S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin while maneuvering to land.
- [NTSB CHI04LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA015.md): Schweizer 269C · Fenton, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2003 · N456JP · Substantial damage
  > The intentional low altitude flight maneuvering and the ostentatious display by the pilot. The water was a factor to the accident.
- [NTSB NYC04LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA011.md): Cessna 150M · Wax, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2003 · N3807V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance. Low altitude flight is a contributing factor.
- [NTSB SEA04LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA005.md): Bell 206B · Swisshome, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2003 · N86W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering. The power line, mountainous terrain with high obstructions (thick trees and underbrush) and the operators failure to maintain a "hazard map" as indicated in their procedures manual…
- [NTSB ATL04FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA016.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Cordesville, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2003 · N63942 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent uncontrolled descent into trees and the ground. A factor was physical impairment.
- [NTSB NYC04LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA007.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Cheswold, DE · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2003 · N5320L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path to the runway, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance which resulted in an in-flight collision with an unlit utility pole. Factors related to the accident were the unlit utility pole, and the dark…
- [NTSB NYC04LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA006.md): Extra Flugzeugbau EA-300L · Queen Anne, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2003 · N18NL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's performance of aerobatic maneuvers with positive and negative Gs, which resulted in a G induced loss of control, and uncontrolled impact with the ground.
- [NTSB ATL04WA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04WA042.md): Cirrus Design SR-22 · Pamplona, Spain · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 12, 2003 · N100BR · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW04FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA007.md): Bell 206L-3 · W. Cameron 509 · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2003 · N81671 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control following an inadvertent encounter with adverse weather conditions. Contributing factors were the prevailing thunderstorms, the low ceilings, and the miscommunication between the pilot and the company's communication center in…
- [NTSB CHI04LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA007.md): Aviat Pitts S-2B · Cromwell, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2003 · N68PS · Destroyed
  > The altitude/clearance not maintained by the pilot while performing aerobatic maneuvers. Contributing factors were the planning/decision to perform an aerobatic maneuver at a low altitude.
- [NTSB SEA04FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04FA003.md): Cessna 177B · Chinook, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 2003 · N30921 · Destroyed
  > The total loss of engine power in cruise flight due to the separation of the carburetor from its mounting bolts, and the pilot's failure to adequately compensate for strong crosswinds while attempting the subsequent forced landing. Additional factors include…
- [NTSB NYC04LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA004.md): Pfeifler Edge-540 · Warrenton, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2003 · N540SH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while performing aerobatic maneuvers.
- [NTSB FTW04LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA004.md): Colliander RV-8 · Van, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2003 · N27JW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation. Contributing factors were the low ceilings, rain, and fog.
- [NTSB DEN04FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04FA003.md): Mooney M20J · Grantsville, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 2003 · N201KM · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual outlook during low level flight maneuvers that resulted in a collision with terrain. A contributing factor was the pilot's attention being diverted.
- [NTSB LAX04FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA002.md): Lockheed P2V · East Highlands, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2003 · N299MA · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision and continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions that resulted in controlled flight into mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB FTW04WA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04WA005.md): Cessna U-206G · El Peru, Bolivia · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 3, 2003 · CP-2169 · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN04FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04FA002.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Teasdale, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2003 · N7357W · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision and his failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors contributing to the accident were the student pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather conditions, the low ceiling, the rain, the student…
- [NTSB DCA04WA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA04WA007.md): Convair Div. of Gen. Dynamics CV340/580 · Kapiti Coast, New Zealand · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 3, 2003 · ZK-KFU · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI04LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA003.md): Luscombe 8E · Orange City, IA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2003 · N1909K · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance from the trees while manuevering at a low altitude. A factor was the trees.
- [NTSB ATL04LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA003.md): Whitty Mustang II · Holly Ridge, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2003 · N888PW · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering for a forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX04WA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04WA006.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Queensland, Australia · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 1, 2003 · VH-WAC · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX04FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA001.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Corona, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2003 · N481CA · Destroyed
  > failure of the turbocharger exhaust clamp due to a pre-existing weld crack, which allowed the release of high temperature exhaust gasses in the engine compartment, causing an in-flight fire.
- [NTSB ATL04LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA001.md): Johnson Walter A Hornet · Saint Marys, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2003 · N1928J · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to improper maintenance and the pilot's failure to maintian airspeed during the attempted forced landing that resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB DEN03FA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03FA157.md): Beech 35 · Belen, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2003 · N3853N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control immediately after takeoff due to spatial disorientation. A factor was the dark night light conditions.
- [NTSB LAX03WA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03WA303.md): Robinson R22 · Derby, Australia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 28, 2003 · VH-UXF · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC03FA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA206.md): Piper PA-18-180 · Bardstown, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2003 · N4314Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain aircraft control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC03FA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA205.md): Cessna 182T · Concord, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2003 · N963LP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to spatial disorientation. A factor was the low ceilings.
- [NTSB LAX03LA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA300.md): McClanahan Stits Playmate SA-11 · Fontana, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2003 · N9YC · Destroyed
  > a loss of engine power due to oil starvation that was the result of misaligned main bearing halves that obstructed the oil galley passages. Since the history of the engine could not be reconstructed, the person or entity responsible for the bearing…
- [NTSB CHI03FA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA320.md): Cessna 152 · Three Oaks, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2003 · N25787 · Destroyed
  > The pilot not maintaining adequate airspeed resulting in a stall during takeoff. Contributing factors were the buzzing flight and trees.
- [NTSB ATL03FA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA147.md): Grumman HU-16C · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2003 · N70258 · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to the pilot placing the fuel selector in the off position which resulted in fuel starvation to the left engine, after the pilot intentionally shut down the right engine.
- [NTSB NYC03FA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA203.md): Cessna 402C · Nantucket, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2003 · N405BK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a missed approach. Factors in this accident were fog and the night light conditions.
- [NTSB DEN03FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03FAMS1.md): Beech F33A · Greer, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Sep 21, 2003 · N927JL · Destroyed
  > The airplane is missing for unknown reason.
- [NTSB LAX03MA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03MA292.md): Aerospatiale AS350BA · GrandCanyonWest, AZ · Accident · 7 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Sep 20, 2003 · N270SH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's disregard of safe flying procedures and misjudgment of the helicopter's proximity to terrain, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a canyon wall. Contributing to the accident was the failure of Sundance Helicopters and the Federal…

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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=164

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