# 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 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.
- [NTSB LAX02LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA072.md): Hillyer XL-RG Velocity · San Diego, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 2002 · C-FPDL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision making, which resulted in exhaustion of the airplane's fuel supply and loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CHI02FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA074.md): Cessna 441 · Winfield, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 2002 · N441AR · Destroyed
  > The pilot's spatial disorientation resulting in a loss of control and collision with the ground. Additional factors included the pilot operating the airplane with known deficiencies and the instrument flight conditions.
- [NTSB DEN02LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA023.md): Beech V35B · American Fork, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 2002 · N1176T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's poor judgment in that he intentionally initiated VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing factors were low ceiling and obscuration, and the pilot's lack of recent instrument time.
- [NTSB DCA02WA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA02WA019.md): Boeing 727-134 · Ipiales, Colombia · Accident · 92 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 28, 2002 · HC-BLF · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD02LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA028.md): Wilburn Jodel F-12 · Clarksville, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 2002 · N722Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed after a loss of engine power, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Also causal, was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI02LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA070.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Alexandria, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 2002 · N4002B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's disregard of the weather evaluation and his attempt to fly into known adverse weather without an instrument rating. Factors in the accident were the low ceiling, the low visibility, and the icing conditions.
- [NTSB MIA02LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA054.md): Quitzau, Carl Vortex · Immokalee, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 2002 · None · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the gyroplane resulting in the in-flight loss of control and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB LAX02FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA069.md): Cameron Balloons US N-145 · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 2002 · N8004J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged approach and inadequate obstacle clearance, which resulted in his failure to attain the proper touchdown point. Contributing factors were the high gusty wind condition, and the pilot's failure to provide protective safety equipment.
- [NTSB NYC02FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02FA051.md): Smith Aerostar 601P · Chittenden, VT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 2002 · N104CS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while holding.
- [NTSB CHI02FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA067.md): Cessna 402B · Bronson, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 2002 · N371JD · Destroyed
  > The maneuver to avoid the utility wire while maneuvering resulting in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with the ground. Factors were the pilot's inadvertent activation of the elevator trim, resulting in a loss of control during flight in instrument…
- [NTSB WAS02WA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WAS02WA042.md): Schweizer 333 · Gaborone, Botswana · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 22, 2002 · A2-HDB · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC02LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA049.md): Stiles Choctaw · Danville, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 2002 · N97CS · Substantial damage
  > Failure of a connecting rod bearing, which resulted in a loss of engine power during climb.
- [NTSB FTW04WA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04WA068.md): Cessna 182L · Trinidad, Bolivia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 22, 2002 · CP-1541 · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW02FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA072.md): Cessna 177 · Farmington, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 2002 · N29406 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion while in the traffic pattern at the destination airport.
- [NTSB WAS02WA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WAS02WA018.md): Grandman Cozy · Los Barriles, Mexico · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 18, 2002 · N41CZ · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD02FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02FA026.md): MBB BK-117 A-3 · Cleveland, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2002 · N626MB · Destroyed
  > pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the helicopter while hovering, which resulted in its collision with a building. Factors were the confined area, tail wind, and wind gusts.
- [NTSB FTW02FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA071.md): Beech C23 · Sinton, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2002 · N6622X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with trees while executing a missed approach procedure. Contributing factors were the prevailing fog and the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB WAS02RA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WAS02RA025.md): Fairchild FH-227 · El Tigre, Colombia · Accident · 26 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 17, 2002 · HC-AYM
- [NTSB FTW02FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA070.md): Cessna 340A · Temple, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 2002 · N339S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's mismanagement of fuel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to follow the checklist to feather the propellers in order to reduce drag.
- [NTSB DCA02RA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA02RA017.md): Boeing 737-300 · Solo (Java Is.), Indonesia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 16, 2002 · PK-GWA
- [NTSB ANC02FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02FA010.md): Piper PA-32 · Haines, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 2002 · N30004 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and subsequent collision with trees while in cruise flight. Factors in the accident were weather conditions consisting of freezing rain, mist, and low ceilings.
- [NTSB SEA02FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02FA027.md): Cessna 150G · Ilwaco, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 2002 · N2669J · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a low altitude turn.
- [NTSB MIA02FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FA049.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Micanopy, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 2002 · N8263P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's experiencing spatial disorientation while maneuvering at a low altitude at night under visual meteorological conditions which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and an in-flight collision with a tree.
- [NTSB CHI02LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA062.md): Wolter Avid Flyer · Rush City, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 2002 · N4047M · Substantial damage
  > The unqualified pilot inadvertently stalled the airplane. A factor was the unqualified pilot's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB ATL02LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA035.md): Springer Longbow 150 · Oak Hill, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 2002 · N150LB · Substantial damage
  > The improper modification of the exhaust muffler which resulted in fractures that enabled the contamination of the cabin heating and ventilation system. The pilot subsequently became incapacitated by carbon monoxide poisoning, and the airplane descended…
- [NTSB LAX02FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA061.md): Cessna T337H · Buena Park, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 2002 · N1348L · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing approach. Factors included the pilot's distraction when informed that his landing gear was not down, and his impairment from the effects of prescription drugs.
- [NTSB LAX02FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA059.md): Cessna 152 · Petaluma, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 2002 · N24223 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional flight of the airplane into terrain in an act of suicide.
- [NTSB FTW02FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA062.md): Beech 95-B55 · Oak Grove, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 2002 · N77RY · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB DEN02FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02FA017.md): Cessna 172K · Boulder, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 2002 · N78035 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's intentional suicidal flight into terrain. Contributing factors were the pilot's psychological depressive state, and his use of inappropriate medication.
- [NTSB ATL02FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA032.md): Cessna 172R · Tampa, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 2002 · N2371N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's unauthorized use of an aircraft for the purpose of commiting suicide.
- [NTSB ATL02FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA031.md): Cessna 441 · Rio Grande, PR · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 2002 · N441AW · Destroyed
  > The pilot continued visual flight flight into instrument flight conditions resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain. Low clouds were a factor.
- [NTSB DCA02RA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA02RA014.md): Canadair Challenger 604 · Birmingham, United Kingdom · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 4, 2002 · N90AG · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA02FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FA048.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Hollywood, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 2002 · N3525Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate planning for a Title 14 CFR Part 135 on-demand air taxi flight, and his failure to refuel the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion while en route over the Atlantic Ocean, a power off glide, and ditching in the ocean.
- [NTSB NYC02FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02FA044.md): Raytheon BE-23-B24R · Armonk, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2001 · N2173W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB IAD02FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02FA024.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Milford, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 2001 · N7427J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the published IFR approach procedure, which resulted in a premature descent and subsequent impact with water. A factor was the night, overwater visual conditions.
- [NTSB ATL02FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA026.md): Mooney M20C · Gainesville, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 2001 · N6953V · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, resulting from fuel system blockage and improper maintenance by maintenance personnel. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB ATL02FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA025.md): Cessna C-210N · Lilburn, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 2001 · N139JP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB CHI02FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA059.md): Borgman Smyth Sidewinder · Independence, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 2001 · N133G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane and the subsequent inadvertant stall during the base to final turn. A factor associated with the accident was that an unqualified person was piloting the airplane.
- [NTSB DEN02GA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02GA016.md): Hughes 369E · Park City, UT · Accident · 3 fatal · Final report · Dec 27, 2001 · N280SP · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate visual lookout, resulting in an inflight collision with powerlines. Contributing factors were the fog and the powerlines.
- [NTSB LAX02FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA056.md): Cessna 172N · San Clemente, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 2001 · N738BC · Destroyed
  > a loss of engine power due to a loss of magneto to engine timing resulting from stress corrosion crack induced fracture, and separation of the magneto impulse coupling spring.
- [NTSB WAS02WA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WAS02WA014.md): Cessna 337D · Piura, Peru · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 23, 2001 · N24EG · Destroyed
- [NTSB ATL02WA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02WA020.md): Cessna CE-560 · Zurich, Switzerland · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 20, 2001 · HB-VLV · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX02FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA049.md): Cessna T210L · San Jacinto, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2001 · N210RE · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of situational awareness and his failure to adhere to the prescribed instrument approach procedures, including the track and altitudes flown. The underlying reasons for the pilot's loss of situational awareness are unknown.
- [NTSB MIA02FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FA045.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2001 · N7701J · Destroyed
  > The pilot becoming spatially disoriented and losing control of the airplane during a missed approach resulting in the airplane descending uncontrolled and colliding with trees and the ground.
- [NTSB MIA02FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FA044.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Raleigh, NC · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2001 · N41003 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, due to spatial disorientation, while performing a missed approach, resulting in an uncontrolled descent, and subsequent impact with a tree and a house. Factors in this accident were dark night, fog,…
- [NTSB CHI02FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA049.md): Robinson R44 · Waukesha, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2001 · N7007F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather and not maintaining altitude/clearance from the static line during cruise flight. Factors were the static wire, the darkness of night, the low ceiling, and the vehicle.
- [NTSB ATL02FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA017.md): Beech BE-55 · Montgomery, AL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 2001 · N99DC · Destroyed
  > The pilots failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering in instrument flight conditions resulting in an inadvertence stall/spin (vertical descent) and subsequent in-flight collision with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB WAS02WA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WAS02WA011.md): Robinson R22 · Phitippeburg, Germany · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 11, 2001 · D-HLHL · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA02LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA037.md): Mooney M20C · Netarts, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 2001 · N5774Q · Destroyed
  > Reason for occurrence undetermined.

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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=179

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