# 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 FTW02FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA106.md): Beech D35 · Nacogdoches, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2002 · N2966B · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine driven fuel pump drive pin resulted in a total loss of engine power. Contributing factors were inadequate maintenance, the pilot's inadequate use of the manual auxillary fuel pump (wobble pump), and the night conditions.
- [NTSB WAS02WA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WAS02WA030.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Ramstein, Germany · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 28, 2002 · D-ENEC · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX02FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA116.md): Sikorsky S-61A · Lakehead, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2002 · N318Y · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the flight crew's failure to maintain rotor rpm following a loss of engine power while maneuvering.
- [NTSB DEN02FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02FA034.md): Cessna 340 · Englewood, CO · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 2002 · N341DM · Destroyed
  > the pilot not following procedures/directives (flying a landing approach with the left fuel selector in the auxiliary position). Contributing factors were the loss of the left engine power due to fuel starvation, the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft…
- [NTSB FTW02FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA099.md): Bell 206L-4 · Eugene Isld 188 · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 2002 · N7077B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff. A contributing factor was the pilot's inadequate preflight which resulted in his failure to remove the left front tie down.
- [NTSB ANC02FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02FA025.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Manokotak, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 2002 · N1220R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and subsequent collision with terrain during cruise flight. Factors in the accident were low ceilings, snow, and mountainous snow-covered terrain.
- [NTSB FTW02WA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02WA140.md): Cessna 152 · Tegucigalpa, Honduras · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 22, 2002 · HR-AHU · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX02FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA114.md): Eurocopter AS-350B · Susanville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2002 · N1184H · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance above the water while performing a low altitude flight. Factors relating to the accident were the glassy water condition, and a lack of visual cues concerning perception of altitude.
- [NTSB WAS02WA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WAS02WA028.md): Bell 206 B III · Anaco, Venezuela · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 20, 2002 · YV-324C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI02FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA094.md): Piper PA-31P · Daleville, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2002 · N125TT · Destroyed
  > The pilots failure to maintain control of the airplane during the instrument approach. The low overcast ceiling and the pilot's in-flight decision to execute the instrument approach in below minimum weather conditions were factors.
- [NTSB IAD02FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02FA037.md): Cessna 172P · Ocean City, MD · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2002 · N96811 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's spatial disorientation, which resulted in his subsequent loss of control of the airplane. A factor was the dark night, over water visual conditions.
- [NTSB ATL02LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA064.md): Kopp Robert E GYRO-KOPP-TER · Citra, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2002 · N6158F · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain flight control, followed by a subsequent collision with the terrain.
- [NTSB LAX02LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA109.md): Trenti RV-4 · Jacumba, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 2002 · N491T · Destroyed
  > in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX02FA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA110.md): Pilatus UV-20A · Marana, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 2002 · N23253 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > the failure of both pilots to maintain an adequate visual lookout. The failure of the Pilatus pilot to report his proper position was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI02FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA093.md): Cessna 208B · Alma, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 2002 · N228PA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not removing the ice contamination from the airplane prior to departure and the pilot intentionally flying into known severe icing conditions, resulting in the aircraft not being able to maintain altitude/clearance from the terrain. Factors to the…
- [NTSB MIA02FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FA067.md): Piper PA32R-300 · Broadway, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2002 · N4451X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance.
- [NTSB FTW02FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA095.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Marianna, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2002 · N84719 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions and his failure to maintain clearance with terrain while maneuvering. Factors were, the low cloud and mist weather conditions, and the dark night light conditions.
- [NTSB SEA02GA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02GA053.md): Piper PA-31 · Atlanta, ID · Accident · 3 fatal · Final report · Mar 12, 2002 · N2336V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while in cruise flight which resulted in the in-flight separation due to overload of the spar at the right wing root. Hypoxia was a factor.
- [NTSB DEN02FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02FA030.md): Mooney M20C · Glenwood Sprngs, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 2002 · N1323D · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to spatial disorientation, resulting in a collision with terrain. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of an instrument rating and the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB NYC02FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02FA068.md): Cessna T210N · Teterboro, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 2002 · N2BS · Destroyed
  > Improper maintenance by other maintenance personnel, which resulted in the air filter element being sucked into and blocking the turbocharger inlet, and a subsequent power loss. Factors in the accident were the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and the…
- [NTSB ATL02FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA063.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Laurens, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 2002 · N160D · Destroyed
  > The pilot experienced spatial disorientation, which resulted in a loss of control and the subsequent collision with terrain. Factors were low clouds and dark-night.
- [NTSB ATL02FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA062.md): Eurocopter France AS355 F1 · Savannah, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 2002 · N355D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow operating procedures and, experienced spatial disorientation while attempting a night landing to an offshore platform. A factor was a dark night.
- [NTSB CHI02FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA088.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Niles, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2002 · N5246T · Destroyed
  > Flight into known adverse weather conditions by the pilot and the spatial disorientation of pilot. Contributing factors were the lack of certification by the pilot and the weather conditions.
- [NTSB ATL02LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA061.md): Moore Sammie M-Breezy · Pell City, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2002 · N9167C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed, followed by an inadvertent stall spin, and subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB MIA02FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FA066.md): Cessna 172N · Bunnell, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2002 · N75908 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate maintenance inspection of the airplane by comapny maintenance personnel which resulted in corrosion in an aileron control cable going undetected, failure of the aileron control cable, and impact with terrain following loss of control of the…
- [NTSB LAX02FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA101.md): Cessna 425 · San Jose, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2002 · N444JV · Destroyed
  > the pilot's loss of control and resulting exceedence of the design stress limits of the aircraft, which led to an in-flight structural failure. The pilot's loss of control was due in part to the loss of primary airspeed reference resulting from pitot tube…
- [NTSB ATL02FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA059.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Macon, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 2002 · N41340 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree while maneuvering after takeoff.
- [NTSB ATL02FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA058.md): Beech BE-60 · Mexia, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 2002 · N7272D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to remove the control lock before the flight and his failure to follow the checklist.
- [NTSB FTW02FA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA087.md): Beech A36 · Austin, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2002 · N7236L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, resulting in a stall. Contributing factors were the low ceiling, fog, and the unforecast weather conditions..
- [NTSB FTW02LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA086.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Extension, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2002 · N6073U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor was the pilot's impairment due to drugs.
- [NTSB ATL02FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA057.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Hamilton, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2002 · N33584 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX02FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA097.md): Grumman American AA1B · Pomona, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2002 · N1628R · Substantial damage
  > a total loss of engine power due to an excessively rich mixture setting in the carburetor. The overly rich operation of the carburetor was due to the overhaul shop's failure to obtain the proper clearance between the float and chamber walls, which allowed the…
- [NTSB ATL02LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA055.md): Krejci S-51D · Port St. Lucie, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2002 · N51KK · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering in an attempt to return to landing area (Emergency/ departure airport.) This resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. Factor to the accident was a partial loss…
- [NTSB WAS02WA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WAS02WA026.md): Cessna U206G · San Antonio, Peru · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 23, 2002 · OB-1230 · Destroyed
- [NTSB ATL02FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA051.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 2002 · N7345W · Destroyed
  > The flight's encounter with isolated severe to extreme turbulence that resulted in an in-flight breakup of the airplane and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB NYC02WA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02WA063.md): Robinson R-44 · Verona, Italy · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 21, 2002 · N110DD · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI02WA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02WA080.md): Cessna 421B · Libourne, France · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 18, 2002 · F-GHUY · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC02FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02FA060.md): Rockwell 500S · Exeter, RI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 2002 · N999N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control after encountering icing conditions while on approach for landing. Factors in this accident were the night light conditions and pilot's failure to select the airplane's propeller de-icing switches to the "on" position.
- [NTSB ATL02FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA048.md): Bell 206L-1 · New Smyrna Bch., FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2002 · N23PJ · Destroyed
  > The pilot continued visual flight into instrument conditions that resulted in the in-flight collision with trees. Factor were the pilot's alcohol impaired condition, and low cloud conditions.
- [NTSB IAD02WA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02WA031.md): Beech 300LW Super King Air · Zernez, Switzerland · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 14, 2002 · D-ICBC · Destroyed
- [NTSB WAS02RA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WAS02RA021.md): Cessna U206 · Cackchila, Guatemala · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 13, 2002 · TG-SAC
- [NTSB LAX02LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA085.md): Ellenberger/Werner Glasair I TD · Minden, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 2002 · N777WE · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane resulting in the airplane entering a flat spin from which the pilot did not recover.
- [NTSB SEA02LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA040.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Scappoose, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 2002 · N7004P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to tie down the aircraft prior to hand propping the engine. Factors were a fence, trees, and the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation.
- [NTSB MIA02FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FA059.md): Cessna TR182 · Cedar Key, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 2002 · N5136S · Destroyed
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation resulting in the airplane descending and colliding with water. A factor in the accident was a dark night.
- [NTSB SEA02LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA039.md): Bitton/Sport Flight Talon · Boring, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 2002 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > Loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL02FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA043.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 2002 · N4105W · Destroyed
  > The pilot experienced spatial disorientation that resulted in the loss of control.
- [NTSB ANC02FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02FA014.md): Cessna 206 · Bethel, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 2002 · N756HL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain adequate ground clearance, which resulted in an in flight collision with terrain. Factors associated with the accident were flat light conditions, and…
- [NTSB MIA02LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA058.md): Harleman Tornado II · Molino, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 2002 · N140V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance, resulting in the in-flight collision with a static wire and an uncontrolled descent and collision with the ground. A factor in the accident was the pilot's impairment resulting from the use of unapproved…
- [NTSB NYC02FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02FA055.md): Beech V35B · Chester, CT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 2002 · N32BR · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the turn to final, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Factors included low ceilings and night lighting conditions.
- [NTSB LAX02FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA073.md): Piper Aerostar 601P · Stonyford, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 2002 · N3636M · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance during cruise flight, which resulted in the in-flight collision with mountainous terrain. Factors in the accident were the mountainous terrain and the dark night light conditions.

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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=178

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