# 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 CHI02FA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA228.md): Aeronca 7AC · Caro, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2002 · N84546 · Substantial damage
  > The passenger became incapacitated as a result of a stroke which lead to the inadvertent interference with the flight controls.
- [NTSB ATL02FA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA150.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Spartanburg, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2002 · N7362J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the takeoff initial climb which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with an embankment.
- [NTSB NYC02FA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02FA152.md): Grumman American AA-5B · Marietta, PA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2002 · N81310 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to operate an airplane with known mechanical deficiencies, his improper decision to return to the airport with inadequate altitude remaining, and his failure to maintain airspeed. A factor related to the accident was the…
- [NTSB LAX02FA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA247.md): Beech 58TC · Avalon, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2002 · N2102L · Destroyed
  > the pilot's misjudged distance and speed during the landing approach, which resulted in an overrun of the runway. Also causal was the pilot's failure to conduct a go-around during the approach, or abort the landing when an overrun became obvious.
- [NTSB FTW02FA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA222.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Gypsum, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2002 · N6444J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to perform remedial action and maintain clearance with the rising mountainous terrain. Contributing factors were the pilot's poor planning/decision, the rising terrain, and the high density altitude.
- [NTSB DEN02GA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02GA085.md): Aerospatiale SA315B · Estes Park, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 31, 2002 · N3978Y · Destroyed
  > the pilot's abrupt collective input during water application to a forest fire. Contributing factors were encountering a vortex ring state, the inadvertent settling with power, the low altitude, and the mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB DEN02FA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02FA084.md): Cessna 172K · Greeley, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2002 · N7383G · Destroyed
  > the student pilot's improper handling of the airplane's controls (for reason undetermined), and the inadequate supervision of the flight instructor. A contributing factor was the high density altitude weather condition.
- [NTSB ATL02LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA146.md): WSK PZL Mielec M-18A · Indianola, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2002 · N6236M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall and the subsequent uncontrolled collision with the ground while maneuvering for an aerial application run.
- [NTSB MIA02WA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02WA142.md): Cessna F172N · Nykoebing Mors, Denmark · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 30, 2002 · OY-BNE · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN02FA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02FA080.md): Cessna 177B · Crowheart, WY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2002 · N34859 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance of the high mountain terrain. Contributing factors were the high mountain terrain, and the high density altitude weather condition.
- [NTSB IAD02FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02FA075.md): Beech S-35 · Clear Spring, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2002 · N5761K · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an in-flight collision with rising terrain. Factors included dense fog and mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB CHI02FA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA215.md): Piper PA-30 · Marble Hill, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2002 · N8563Y · Destroyed
  > The solid fuel system contamination resulting in a loss of engine power. The inadequate emergency procedures, and the airspeed not maintained by the pilot were additional causes.
- [NTSB MIA02LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA139.md): Interavia E-3 · Santa Rosa Bch, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2002 · N1535G · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the canopy for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW02WA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02WA215.md): Cessna T210M · Urrao, Colombia · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 24, 2002 · HK-3824P · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX02FA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA234.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Kneeland, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2002 · N8801N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the trees while executing an instrument approach. Contributing factors were the clouds and obscuration weather conditions.
- [NTSB FTW02WA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02WA213.md): Cessna 206 · Guachochi, Mexico · Accident · 6 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 21, 2002 · XA-LIV · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI02FA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA199.md): Beech E-90 · Bloomington, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2002 · N12KA · Destroyed
  > The cause of the accident is undetermined.
- [NTSB IAD02FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02FA074.md): Wehrlen Glassair II RG · Jackson, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2002 · N79CW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ATL02LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA144.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Atlantic Ocean, Bahamas · Accident · 5 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2002 · N9738C · Destroyed
  > The pilot continued VFR flight into IMC and thunderstorm conditions which resulted in spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of control of the airplane.
- [NTSB DEN02GA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02GA074.md): Consolidated-Vultee P4Y-2 · Estes Park, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jul 19, 2002 · N7620C · Destroyed
  > the inflight failure of the left wing due to fatigue cracking in the left wing's forward spar and wing skin. A factor contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance procedures to detect fatigue cracking.
- [NTSB NYC02FA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02FA142.md): Beech C24R · Grindstone, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2002 · N18860 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision resulting in flight into adverse weather, and his failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in overstress of aircraft. A factor was the thunderstorm activity.
- [NTSB FTW02FA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA211.md): North American AT-6A · Albany, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2002 · N42BA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB CHI02FA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA197.md): Piper PA-60 · Columbus, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2002 · N158GA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a missed approach. Additional factors included the operator's inadequate oversight, the pilot's improper in-flight decision, conditions conducive to pilot fatigue, fog, and night.
- [NTSB CHI02FA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA193.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Lee's Summit, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2002 · N5164L · Destroyed
  > The inadequate preflight planning/preparation, the flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and lack of instrument certification by the pilot. Contributing factors were fog/clouds and the pilot's nondisclosure of his physical condition to the Federal…
- [NTSB MIA02GA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02GA137.md): Cessna 172S · Tyner, NC · Accident · 3 fatal · Final report · Jul 17, 2002 · N928CP · Destroyed
  > The loss of power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed.
- [NTSB DEN02FA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02FA076.md): Wheeler Doug 2000 · Ogden, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2002 · N2058T · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to obtain and maintain adequate main rotor rpm, resulting in blade flapping and subsequent blade contact with the airframe, severing of the tailboom, and causing loss of aircraft control. Contributing factors were the high gusty winds, and…
- [NTSB ATL02FA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA143.md): Cessna 150G · Duncanville, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2002 · N3400J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and subsequent collision with the ground. A contributing factor was low level flight.
- [NTSB LAX02FA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA227.md): Cessna 177 · Hana, HI · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2002 · N306DJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB LAX02LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA223.md): Steen SE-1 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2002 · N2018S · Destroyed
  > the loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA02FA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FA131.md): American General AA-5 · Boca Raton, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2002 · N6024L · Minor damage
  > The owner/operator's failure to perform an overhaul or comply with a service bulletin 240 which would have probably precluded the continued installation of the number four cylinder exhaust valve and its subsequent failure.
- [NTSB ANC02FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02FA075.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2002 · N3129F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering inside a box/blind canyon, resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain. A factor contributing to the accident was the box/blind canyon.
- [NTSB CHI02FA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA189.md): Sikorsky S-58ET · Brookville, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2002 · N580US · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's intentional low altitude fight and his failure to maintain clearance from power transmission lines. Factors to the accident were the power transmission lines followed by the inability to control the aircraft after the collision with power…
- [NTSB FTW02LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA203.md): Cessna 172B · Denton, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2002 · N7550X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude. Contributing factors were the pilot's diverted attention and the runway localizer antenna.
- [NTSB SEA02FA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02FA125.md): Cessna 172N · Otis, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2002 · N738QT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance with power lines while conducting low altitude flight resulting in a loss of control and subsequent collision with terrain. Contributing factors were the pilot's low altitude flight and the power lines.
- [NTSB NYC02FA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02FA131.md): Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 20C-1 · Leesburg, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2002 · N960CT · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX02LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA215.md): Rolladen-Schneider LS8-18 · Incline Village, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2002 · N818JF · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and failure to maintain an adequate clearance from terrain.
- [NTSB SEA02FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02FA119.md): Cessna 335 · Tensed, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2002 · N27069 · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control was not maintained during an emergency landing. A loss of power for undetermined reasons was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX02FA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA214.md): Cessna 310I · San Dimas, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2002 · N8145M · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane following a loss of power in one engine during takeoff. The reason for the loss of power in the left engine could not be determined. Contributing factors to the accident were the pilot's failure to…
- [NTSB DCA02WA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA02WA048.md): Boeing 707 · Bangui, Central African Republic · Accident · 23 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 4, 2002 · 9XR-IS · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC02FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02FA070.md): Zawada Super Cuby · Cantwell, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2002 · N43Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and subsequent collision with terrain. A contributing factor was the pilot's impairment from the effects of prescription painkilling drugs.
- [NTSB NYC02LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA129.md): Pank KitFox · Sprakers, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2002 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in category of aircraft.
- [NTSB MIA02LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA127.md): Thomas Outback · Edenton, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2002 · N74PT · Destroyed
  > The pilot/owner's failure to establish an adequate climb rate and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance.
- [NTSB ATL02FA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA137.md): Piper PA-28RT-201 · Lebanon, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2002 · N8143B · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor attempted flight with known deficiencies in equipment, inoperative magneto, and subsequent lost engine power and collided with a transmission line while maneuvering for a forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC02FA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02FA126.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Farmingdale, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2002 · N2414P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW02FA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA195.md): Beech H-18 · Tatum, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2002 · N835K · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance.
- [NTSB DEN02LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA067.md): Schreder RS-15 · Jackson, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2002 · N33515 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the mountain summit.
- [NTSB DCA02RA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA02RA047.md): Boeing 757-23F · Uberlingen, Germany · Accident · 71 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 1, 2002 · A9C-DHL · 2 aircraft
- [NTSB LAX02FA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA212.md): Beech S35 · Ojai, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2002 · N576Q · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude within the canyon.
- [NTSB LAX02FA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA211.md): Beech V-35A · Ojai, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2002 · N156U · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude within the canyon.
- [NTSB LAX02FA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA210.md): Beech C35 · Chambers, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2002 · N5856C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control after falling asleep due to fatigue, which resulted in a structural failure of the airframe during a high speed descent after the design stress limits of the aircraft were exceeded.

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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=175

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