# 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 FTW03FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA053.md): Cessna 172N · Lindsay, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2002 · N5155E · Destroyed
  > The in-flight separation of the right wing due to the missing nut that secures the right wing's strut to fuselage fitting to the fuselage.
- [NTSB IAD03FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03FA019.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Bastian, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 2002 · N31554 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate altitude above terrain. Factors in the accident were the dark night conditions and the low cloud ceiling.
- [NTSB FTW03FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA051.md): Piper PA-34-220T · McAlester, OK · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 2002 · N699WG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the airplane's minimum controllable airspeed during a single-engine go-around which resulted in his loss of control. Contributing factors to the accident included the loss of power from the left engine as a result of…
- [NTSB SEA03FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03FA013.md): Cessna 172P · Malaga, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 2002 · N65564 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's attempted VFR flight into IMC resulting in the aircraft colliding with trees and up sloping terrain. Contributing factors were clouds, trees, and uphill terrain. The pilot’s performance and judgment were likely impaired by the effects of…
- [NTSB LAX03FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA037.md): Beech B36TC · Union City, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2002 · N3242Q · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude, which resulted in controlled flight into rising mountainous terrain. Contributing factors were the pilot's loss of situational awareness to his terrain proximity, the dark night, and the…
- [NTSB FTW03LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA049.md): Girard RV-4 · Homer, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2002 · N5246 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's VFR flight into IMC conditions and his failure to obtain/maintain altitude/clearance from trees during the initial climb after takeoff. Contributing factors were fog and trees.
- [NTSB FTW03FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA048.md): Beech A36 · Salem, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2002 · N367T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate inflight planning/decision to continue flight from visual to instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance from terrain while in cruise flight. A low ceiling, obscuration, mountainous terrain…
- [NTSB NYC03FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA024.md): Socata TB-20 · Massena, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2002 · N57TB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall. Factors in this accident were the icing conditions, deteriorated airplane performance due to ice accumulation, and control interference by the passenger as reported by the pilot.
- [NTSB FTW03FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA044.md): Cessna 210L · Kentwood, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2002 · N93770 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the #1 and #2 connecting rods during climb to cruise due to overheating, resulting from oil starvation. A contributing factor was the low cloud conditions limiting the pilot's visibility during the ensuing emergency landing.
- [NTSB ATL03FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA017.md): Cessna 182Q · Cornelia, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2002 · N58GH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow IFR approach procedures and continue below the minimum descent altitude, which resulted in an inflight collision with trees, and the ground. A factor was the pilot's impairment from a prescription drug.
- [NTSB MIA03LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA019.md): John H. Heiring Express · Moncks Corner, SC · Accident · 3 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 2002 · N297JH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed following a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, resulting in an inadvertent stall and subsequent uncontrolled descent and in-flight collision with water.
- [NTSB NYC03FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA022.md): Cessna 182D · NewPhiladelphia, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2002 · N9964T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to disregard the weather briefing, and to conduct an intentional flight into known icing conditions, with an airplane not equipped for that flight, and his failure to maintain airspeed. Factors were the clouds and icing…
- [NTSB MIA03WA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03WA017.md): Piper PA-23-250 · San Carlos, Argentina · Accident · 7 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 17, 2002 · LV-HJE · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW03LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA041.md): Cessna 152 · Houston, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2002 · N4794P · No damage
  > The dual student's intentional suicide by exiting from the airplane during descent. A contributing factor was the psychological condition of the dual student.
- [NTSB NYC03FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA021.md): Mooney M10 · Fairfield, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2002 · N9502V · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate visual lookout of both pilots. Factors in the accident were the FAA controller's failure to provide a traffic advisory, the improper decision among the three controllers to leave only one controller in the cab, and night conditions.
- [NTSB MIA03FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03FA016.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Climax, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2002 · N8162N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's operation of the airplane at a low altitude during final approach that resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree, a witness reported pitch-up, and subsequent stall and in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB FTW03WA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03WA043.md): Cessna 182M · Gonzaga, Mexico · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 15, 2002 · N70685 · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC03LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA015.md): Bell 206B · Kingman, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2002 · N16962 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from obstacles during cruise flight, which resulted in the helicopter striking a transmission line, and subsequently the ground.
- [NTSB NYC03FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA020.md): Cessna 210L · Rochester, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 2002 · N2444S · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in this accident was the night light condition which precluded the pilot's ability to adequately view suitable forced landing areas.
- [NTSB SEA03FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03FA008.md): Beech A36TC · San Andreas, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2002 · N32FW · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power during takeoff climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC03LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA019.md): Mooney M20R · Vineyard Haven, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2002 · N2165Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's spatial disorientation during a missed approach, which resulted in a loss of control, and the airplane's subsequent impact with water. Factors included clouds, rain, and night lighting conditions.
- [NTSB FTW03WA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03WA042.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Polvaredas, Argentina · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 11, 2002 · CC-PMG · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI03FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FAMS1.md): Cessna 175 · MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Nov 11, 2002 · N7091M · Substantial damage
  > Undetermined. Missing aircraft.
- [NTSB ATL03LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA016.md): Chance Vought F4U-4 · Columbia, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2002 · N713JT · Destroyed
  > An in-flight engine fire for undetermined reasons
- [NTSB IAD03LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA012.md): Westland Helicopters Gazelle AH-MK1 · East Hampton, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2002 · N911XW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude, which resulted in an in-flight collision with water. Factors included the pilot's decision to fly over water on a moonless night, his lack of experience in that environment, and the dark night lighting…
- [NTSB LAX03FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA025.md): Cessna 150E · Anaheim Hills, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2002 · N6236T · Destroyed
  > the pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from power lines. A contributing factor was the pilot's impairment by medication.
- [NTSB FTW03FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA037.md): Cessna 152 · Justin, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2002 · N4835B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB FTW03FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA036.md): Israel Aircraft Industries 1124A · Taos, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2002 · N61RS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent flight into mountain wave weather conditions while IMC, resulting in a loss of aircraft control.
- [NTSB DEN03FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03FA012.md): Cessna 208B · Parks, AZ · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2002 · N514DB · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper in flight planning/decision making, his flight into known icing conditions, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in the inadvertent stall/spin and impact with terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were the…
- [NTSB SEA03LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA007.md): Riddell IV-P · Bozeman, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2002 · N41RJ · Destroyed
  > The loss of power for undetermined reason(s) and the pilot's failure to maintain the aircraft's flying speed above the power off stall speed in the landing configuration.
- [NTSB FTW03WA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03WA032.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Cambita, Dominican Republic · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 4, 2002 · N74946 · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW03WA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03WA031.md): Canadair F-86 · San Isidro, Dominican Republic · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 4, 2002 · N30CJ · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI03FA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA018.md): Piper PA-24 · Fond du Lac, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 2002 · N6606P · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to maintain obstacle clearance from the power lines while on a night VFR approach. Factors to the accident included the dark night and the power lines.
- [NTSB MIA03LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA012.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Memphis, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2002 · N167MA · Destroyed
  > The cause of the accident is unknown as the airplane has not been located. A finding in the investigation was the fact that the pilot conducted an unstabilized approach; the flight was right, left, then right of the final approach course during the approach…
- [NTSB FTW03FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA029.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Las Vegas, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2002 · N566T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions and failure to maintain clearance with the terrain. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to obtain an updated preflight weather briefing.
- [NTSB FTW03FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA028.md): Hughes 269A · Fort Gibson, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2002 · N8885F · Destroyed
  > The in-flight separation of the tail boom resulting from the failure of the fuselage to tail boom attachment fitting lugs, due to fatigue.
- [NTSB FTW03FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA027.md): Aero Commander 500-B · Rayville, LA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2002 · N1HV · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB NYC03FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA015.md): Cessna 182S · Accident, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 2002 · N7099L · Substantial damage
  > The pilots improper in-flight decision to continue flight into known adverse weather conditions. A factor related to the accident was the icing conditions.
- [NTSB ATL03LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA012.md): Beech F33A · Fernandina Bch, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 2002 · N3122K · Destroyed
  > Water contamination in the fuel system which resulted in the loss of engine power and the subsequent collision with trees.
- [NTSB FTW03FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA024.md): Piper PA-31T · Hobbs, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2002 · N3998Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control while in instrument meteorological conditions during initial takeoff climb. Contributing factors were the prevailing clouds and fog.
- [NTSB FTW03WA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03WA021.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Caraballeda, Venezuela · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 28, 2002 · YV2459P · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA03FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03FA007.md): Cessna 172M · Coral Springs, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2002 · N9840V · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of the dual students and flight instructors on both N9840V and N6101F to see and avoid each other, which resulted in a midair collision.
- [NTSB DCA03MA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA03MA008.md): Beech King Air 100 · Eveleth, MN · Accident · 8 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Oct 25, 2002 · N41BE · Destroyed
  > The flight crew's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which led to an aerodynamic stall from which they did not recover.
- [NTSB ATL03FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA010.md): Cessna R182 · Greensboro, NC · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2002 · N4629S · Destroyed
  > The pilot experienced spatial disorientation, which resulted in a loss of control and the subsequent collision with the ground. Factors were low ceilings and fog.
- [NTSB ATL03FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA009.md): Beechcraft A60 · Jesup, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2002 · N73CR · Destroyed
  > The loss of power in one engine and the loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL03FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA008.md): Cessna 208B · Spanish Fort, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2002 · N76U · Destroyed
  > the pilot's spatial disorientation, which resulted in loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the night instrument meteorological conditions with variable cloud layers.
- [NTSB MIA03FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03FA005.md): Cessna 310 · Merritt Island, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2002 · N5247A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to take off with a known equipment deficiency, and his failure to maintain airspeed (VMC) following a loss of engine power to one of the airplane's two engines for undetermined reasons, which resulted in descent and an impact with terrain.
- [NTSB LAX03FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA013.md): Piper Aerostar 601 · Agua Dulce, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2002 · N700US · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to attain and maintain a sufficient airspeed, which led to an inadvertent stall mush. The pilot's selection of the wrong runway for departure, considering the uphill gradient, the wind direction, and a takeoff path into rising terrain are…
- [NTSB FTW03FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA016.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Paron, AR · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2002 · N4353Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from terrain. Contributing factors were the low ceiling, the pilot's decision to fly in known adverse weather conditions, and his lack of an instrument rating.
- [NTSB FTW03WA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03WA020.md): Bell 430 · Jalapa, Mexico · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 19, 2002 · XC-DPC · 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=172

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