# 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 LAX03WA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03WA281.md): Cessna 404 · Jandakot, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 11, 2003 · VH-ANV · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX03FA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA254.md): Cessna 340A · Bishop, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2003 · N340DC · Destroyed
  > the pilot's in-flight loss of control due to a Somatogravic illusion and/or spatial disorientation. Factors in the accident were the dark lighting conditions and the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane.
- [NTSB FTW03WA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03WA193.md): Cessna 185F · Prto. Echeverry, Colombia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 9, 2003 · HK-1661P · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC03FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03FA094.md): Beech V35-B · Skagway, AK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2003 · N4317S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and subsequent inadvertent stall, which resulted in a collision with trees during takeoff-initial climb. Factors contributing to the accident were terrain features consisting of a ravine and rising terrain on…
- [NTSB IAD03FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03FA070.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Factoryville, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2003 · N6373C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper in-flight decision to descend below the published minimum descent altitude while executing a non-precision approach in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in collision with trees. A factor was the fog.
- [NTSB CHI03FA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA251.md): Cessna 182G · Topeka, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2003 · N2064R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in a stall during takeoff. Contributing factors were the low altitude he was at during the takeoff, and the trees.
- [NTSB NYC03FA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA176.md): Grumman AA-5B · Pleasantville, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2003 · N28788 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper IFR procedure by his failure to maintain published altitudes, which resulted in the in-flight collision with terrain. A factor was his impairment due to prescription medication.
- [NTSB DEN03FA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03FA138.md): Wright Hughes 1-B · Yellowstone Nat, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2003 · N258Y · Destroyed
  > The in-flight loss of a propeller counterweight, followed by the pilot's loss of aircraft control during a forced landing attempt and subsequent inadvertent stall/spin to the ground.
- [NTSB DEN03FA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03FA137.md): Cessna 182P · Antonito, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2003 · N1344S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision and his failure to maintain clearance from the trees. Factors contributing to the accident were the low altitude, the trees, and the mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB CHI03FA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA246.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Clarkfield, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2003 · N4577T · Destroyed
  > The pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance from terrain and his continued VFR flight into IMC during cruise flight. A factor was the low ceilings.
- [NTSB NYC03FA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA173.md): Learjet 35A · Groton, CT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2003 · N135PT · Destroyed
  > The first officer's inadvertent retraction of the flaps during the low altitude maneuvering, which resulted in the inadvertent stall and subsequent in-flight collision with a residential home. Factors in the accident were the captain's decision to perform a…
- [NTSB MIA03WA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03WA156.md): Robinson R-22 · Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 3, 2003 · HI-682SP · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI03LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA241.md): Young Pietenpol Air Camper · Peru, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2003 · N81171 · Destroyed
  > The pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance from the trees during the landing. A factor was the trees he impacted.
- [NTSB IAD03FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03FA069.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Galion, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2003 · N577SK · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper in-flight decision making and flight into known adverse weather conditions while maneuvering to land. Also causal was the pilot's failure to regard the pre-flight weather briefing. Factors were the thunderstorm, rain, wind gusts and hail.
- [NTSB CHI03LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA242.md): Teratorn · Elbow Lake, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2003 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional flight into known fog and failure to maintain aircraft control during cruise flight. A factor was the fog, and the low altitude flight.
- [NTSB NYC03WA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03WA174.md): Cessna 182T · Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 1, 2003 · N666JH · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC03LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA171.md): Stewart Hummel Bird · North Baltimore, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2003 · N7075Y · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall during an emergency landing.
- [NTSB SEA03LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA157.md): Schleicher ASW-24E · Hood River, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2003 · N24YB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel prior to the flight, resulting in fuel exhaustion during the initial climb, followed by the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed. An inadvertent stall was a factor.
- [NTSB MIA03LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA150.md): Turkan Delta Wing Kite Trik · Odessa, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2003 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper assembly and failure to connect a bolt following an attempted modification that resulted in airframe malfunction, and uncontrolled descent, and an impact with the ground.
- [NTSB CHI03LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA227.md): Ullrich Auriga FT · Aberdeen, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2003 · N512EA · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to the lack of design fuel pressure for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA03GA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03GA153.md): Kaman K-1200 · Keller, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 26, 2003 · N314KA · Destroyed
  > Corrosion fatigue within the blade retention bolt bushing(s) of the main rotor blade grip resulting in fatigue, cracking and ultimate separation of the upper grip plate. The separation of the upper blade grip plate led to a dynamic imbalance within the rotor…
- [NTSB LAX03GA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03GA244.md): Bell 206L-3 · Whiteriver, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jul 26, 2003 · N6184D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a minimum translational lift airspeed while maneuvering in high density altitude conditions at near maximum required torque and above the in ground effect hover altitude, that resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness and…
- [NTSB DEN03FA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03FA136.md): Mooney M20C · Blanding, UT · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2003 · N35KR · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall/spin.
- [NTSB MIA03WA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03WA159.md): Cessna 551 · Sorocaba, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 23, 2003 · PT-LME · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX03FA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA241.md): Bell 206B · Waialeale,Kauai, HI · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2003 · N37741 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance/altitude while descending over mountainous terrain, and his continued flight into adverse weather. Factors contributing to the accident were clouds and a low ceiling.
- [NTSB SEA03FA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03FA148.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Tulalip, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2003 · N7190K · Destroyed
  > A loss of control for unknown reasons.
- [NTSB NYC03FA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA164.md): Hawker T Mk 7A · Pittston, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2003 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff, after the engine experienced a partial power loss for undetermined reasons. Factors were the pilot's improper preflight planning by his failure to determine if the airplane was airworthy, and the operators inadequate…
- [NTSB CHI03FA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA219.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Jackson, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2003 · N33774 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional flight into terrain as an act of suicide.
- [NTSB MIA03LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA146.md): Sonerai Sonerai IIB · Lakeland, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2003 · N224RB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to conduct low level flight and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance.
- [NTSB LAX03LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA237.md): Thompson Quickie Q2 · Tehachapi, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2003 · N218DT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent entry into a pilot induced oscillation and failure to maintain airplane control during the takeoff initial climb. A contributing factor was the pilot's likely impairment by an over-the-counter drug substance that degraded his physical…
- [NTSB WAS03WA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WAS03WA017.md): Hughes 369HS · Sevenoaks, Kent, United Kingdom · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 19, 2003 · G-CSPJ · Destroyed
- [NTSB WAS03RA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WAS03RA016.md): Swearingen SA-226TC · Mount Kenya,, Kenya · Accident · 14 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 19, 2003 · ZS-OYI
- [NTSB NYC03FA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA162.md): Start & Flug H101 · Rock Hill, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2003 · N999JB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable area for landing.
- [NTSB DEN03FA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03FA133.md): Grumman American AA-5B · Steamboat Sprng, CO · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2003 · N742BM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing factors include the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, high density altitude, and mountainous conditions.
- [NTSB NYC03FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA161.md): Cessna T210L · Quakertown, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2003 · N700PR · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA03WA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03WA147.md): Piper PA-23-235 · Freeport, Bahamas · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 18, 2003 · N4928P · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI03LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA216.md): Cessna 172H · Isle, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2003 · N1606F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. The trees, high density altitude, and the soft field were additional factors.
- [NTSB SEA03FA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03FA143.md): Piper PA-34-200T · White Bird, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2003 · C-GBEN · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with terrain while maneuvering. Factors contributing to the accident included the impairment of the pilot due to carbon monoxide exposure and the trees.
- [NTSB DCA03WA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA03WA045.md): Lockheed L-188A · Cranbrook, Canada · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 16, 2003 · C-GFQA · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI03LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA213.md): Allenberg Swick BC 12-D · Winsted, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2003 · N7895A · Destroyed
  > The inadequate aircraft preflight by both pilots of the closed main fuel valve which led to fuel starvation of the engine. Additional causes were the lack of recent experience in the accident airplane and the inadvertent stall by both pilots after a loss of…
- [NTSB DEN03LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA128.md): Grob G103 Twin Astir · Morgan, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2003 · N27TA · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall/mush. Also causal was the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision to fly low over a mountain ridge. Contributing factors included the wind shear, altitude/clearance, and the…
- [NTSB ANC03LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA076.md): Cessna 401 · Gustavus, AK · Accident · 4 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2003 · N6296Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision making process, and failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. A factor associated with the accident was the lack of a suitable forced landing site.
- [NTSB WAS03WA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WAS03WA014.md): Cessna 182 RG · Pianello/Carena, Switzerland · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 13, 2003 · N6412T · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA03FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03FA141.md): Cessna 402C · Treasure Cay, Bahamas · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 1 · Field · Final report · Jul 13, 2003 · N314AB · Substantial damage
  > the in-flight failure of the right engine and the pilot’s failure to adequately manage the airplane’s performance after the engine failed. The right engine failure resulted from inadequate maintenance that was performed by Air Sunshine’s maintenance personnel…
- [NTSB ENG04WA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG04WA019.md): Beech A-36 · Miyazaki Airpor, Japan · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 11, 2003 · JA4166 · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC03FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03FA075.md): Cessna 206 · English Bay, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2003 · N505SD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an aborted landing, resulting in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with water. Factors were the high velocity crosswind conditions, the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind…
- [NTSB MIA03WA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03WA142.md): Beech S-35 · San Vito Java, Costa Rica · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 10, 2003 · N80695 · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN03FA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03FA125.md): CASA 2.111 · Cheyenne, WY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2003 · N72615 · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for reasons undetermined, and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors were the unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing, low airspeed, the fence, automobile, and the school bus wash barn.
- [NTSB FTW03FA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA184.md): Cessna 172M · McAllen, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2003 · N13368 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to recover from a bounced landing which resulted in a loss of control. Contributing factors were the gusty winds.
- [NTSB WAS03RA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WAS03RA019.md): Boeing 737-200 · Port Sudan, Sudan · Accident · 115 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 8, 2003 · ST-AFK · Destroyed

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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=166

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