# 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. Page 18 of 617 · 30,845 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB GAA24WA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA043.md): Rockwell 112 · Kasberg, Grünau im Almtal, Austria · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Nov 25, 2023 · D-ELPO · Substantial damage - [NTSB GAA24WA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA039.md): Cessna 402B · Panama City, Panama · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Nov 24, 2023 · N76MD · Destroyed - [NTSB CEN24FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24FA045.md): Cirrus Design SR22T · Fairland, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 22, 2023 · N17DT · Destroyed > Both pilots’ failure to maintain adequate airspeed during departure from the airport, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack, entering an aerodynamic stall, and impacting terrain. - [NTSB CEN24FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24FA042.md): Mooney M20C · Plano, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 21, 2023 · N1204X · Destroyed > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a climbing turn during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control. - [NTSB GAA24WA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA036.md): Cessna 172 · Dinslaken, Germany · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Nov 17, 2023 · D-EDJL · Destroyed - [NTSB WPR24FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24FA037.md): Cessna P210N · San Diego, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 16, 2023 · N1400 · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s inadequate flight and fuel planning and his decision to fly in night instrument meteorological conditions despite his lack of recent instrument flight. - [NTSB ERA24FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24FA038.md): Xtremeair XA42 · Union City, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 15, 2023 · N42XM · Substantial damage > The pilot receiving instruction’s loss of airplane control while performing aerobatics, which resulted in a stall/spin at an altitude too low for recovery. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision. - [NTSB WPR24FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24FA035.md): Cessna 172G · Provo, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 14, 2023 · N3971L · Substantial damage > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a chandelle maneuver, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and descent into trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to maneuver into a canyon and… - [NTSB ERA24FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24FA036.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Micanopy, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 14, 2023 · N7806W · Destroyed > The non-instrument-rated pilot’s improper inflight decision making and his flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s… - [NTSB GAA24WA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA034.md): Cessna 421C · Sunshine Coast, Australia · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Nov 10, 2023 · VH-VPY - [NTSB GAA24WA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA032.md): Cessna 150 · Ponte de Sor, Portugal · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Nov 10, 2023 · D-ERIT - [NTSB GAA24WA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA028.md): Gulfstream 695A · Cloncurry, Australia · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Nov 4, 2023 · VH-HPY · Destroyed - [NTSB GAA24WA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA025.md): Cirrus SR20 · St. Andrä im Lunga, Austria · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Nov 2, 2023 · D-ESFB · Destroyed - [NTSB GAA24WA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA024.md): Robinson R44 · Cirque de Salazie, Réunion · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 3 · Foreign · Oct 31, 2023 · F-HLOU · Destroyed - [NTSB ERA24FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24FA026.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Marion, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 31, 2023 · N44601 · Destroyed > A descent and impact with terrain for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CEN24FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24FA028.md): Piper PA46 · McCook, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 30, 2023 · N510KC · Substantial damage > The pilot exceeded the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the initial climb, resulting in an aerodynamic stall from which he could not recover. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to take off with the airplane well above its maximum… - [NTSB GAA24WA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA022.md): Cessna 208 · Rio Branco, Brazil · Accident · 12 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Oct 29, 2023 · PT-MEE · Destroyed - [NTSB WPR24FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24FA024.md): Cessna T206H · Orangeville, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 27, 2023 · N915DV · Substantial damage > The pilot's controlled flight into mountainous terrain for reasons that could not be determined. - [NTSB GAA24WA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA023.md): Robinson R66 · Williamtown, Australia · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Oct 26, 2023 · VH-KFT · Destroyed - [NTSB CEN24FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24FA024.md): Lancair 320 · Manitowoc, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 25, 2023 · N320P · Substantial damage > The pilot’s decision to continue the visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions and failure to maintain clearance from trees and terrain during an unapproved instrument approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s… - [NTSB CEN24FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24FA021.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Vidalia, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 24, 2023 · N5180W · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines during an aerial application flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s cell phone use and the position of the sun, which reduced the pilot’s ability to perceive the location of the power… - [NTSB CEN24LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA020.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Pierre, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 23, 2023 · N92884 · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s improper configuration of the automatic fuel transfer system. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to adequately monitor the header tank’s fuel quantity. - [NTSB WPR24FA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24FA018.md): Beech A36 · Covelo, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 21, 2023 · N8248K · Destroyed > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees after entering a steep banked turn for unknown reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to take off toward rising terrain. - [NTSB GAA24WA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA042.md): Beech C23 · Bram Fischer International Airpor, South Africa · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Oct 21, 2023 · ZS-JKE · Substantial damage - [NTSB GAA24WA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA020.md): Beech C23 · Pretoria, South Africa · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Oct 21, 2023 · ZK-JKE · Substantial damage - [NTSB GAA24WA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA014.md): Cessna 172 · Barrancabermeja, Colombia · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 4 · Foreign · Oct 19, 2023 · HK-2465G · Substantial damage - [NTSB WPR24FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24FA014.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Williams, AZ · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 17, 2023 · N6192J · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed and exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during initial climb after takeoff, resulting in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing was the pilot’s inadequate preflight airplane performance… - [NTSB GAA24WA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA011.md): Cessna 208 · Pacencia-Yacma, Belize · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Oct 16, 2023 · V3-HIN · Destroyed - [NTSB GAA24WA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA013.md): Cessna 208 · Monêtier-Allemont, France · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Oct 15, 2023 · F-HSLE · Destroyed - [NTSB GAA24WA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA124.md): Robin DR400-180 · Propriano, France · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Oct 12, 2023 · F-GIKS · Destroyed - [NTSB CEN24FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24FA010.md): Cessna 414 · Patterson, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 12, 2023 · N880A · Destroyed > The pilot’s failure to properly set the elevator trim before takeoff, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall during takeoff. - [NTSB WPR24FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24FA010.md): Robert L Thurmond RV8 · Centerville, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 10, 2023 · N75RT · Substantial damage > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while attempting to return to the departure airport, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at an altitude too low for recovery. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the No. 2… - [NTSB GAA24WA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA010.md): Bell 206 · Bondeno, Italy · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 4 · Foreign · Oct 10, 2023 · T7-HZM · Destroyed - [NTSB GAA24WA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA009.md): Diamond DA20 · Almeria, Spain · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Oct 10, 2023 · CO493 · Substantial damage - [NTSB GAA24WA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA033.md): Piper PA-24-250 · San Juan de la Costa, Mexico · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Oct 9, 2023 · N6518P · Substantial damage - [NTSB GAA24WA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA015.md): Cessna 172N · Merriton, Australia · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Oct 8, 2023 · VH-RSB - [NTSB ERA24FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24FA003.md): Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407 · Croydon, NH · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 8, 2023 · N802JR · Substantial damage > The pilot’s loss of control during the initial climb in dark night conditions due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in a steep banking descent into trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of recent night flight experience,… - [NTSB CEN24LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA006.md): Gyro Technic GT-VX2 · Saint Peter, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 8, 2023 · N557LJ · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines during low-level maneuvering through a river valley. - [NTSB GAA24WA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA018.md): Piper PA 34 · Chilliwack BC, Canada · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Oct 6, 2023 · C-GTYH · Destroyed - [NTSB GAA24WA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA006.md): Cirrus SR22 · Canberra, Australia · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 4 · Foreign · Oct 6, 2023 · VH-MSF · Destroyed - [NTSB WPR24FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24FA004.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Newberg, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 4, 2023 · N8360K · Substantial damage > The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain control of the airplane and the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the flight, which resulted in a stall/spin from which they were unable to recover. - [NTSB GAA24WA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA004.md): Beech 90 · Cuiaba, Brazil · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Oct 4, 2023 · PS-JCO · Destroyed - [NTSB WPR24FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24FA002.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Moab, UT · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 2, 2023 · N7153R · Substantial damage > The pilot’s loss of visual reference to the horizon while departing during dark night, which resulted in the pilot experiencing spatial disorientation and subsequent controlled flight into terrain. - [NTSB WPR24FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24FA001.md): Cubcrafters CCK-1865 · Twisp, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 1, 2023 · N56DV · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to see and avoid a rock during an aborted landing on a hillside, the collision with which resulted in damage to the aileron system that precluded subsequent control of the airplane. - [NTSB ERA24FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24FA001.md): Cessna 177RG · Lake Placid, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 1, 2023 · N545PZ · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight weight and balance planning and his aggressive low altitude maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control. - [NTSB GAA23WA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA273.md): Cessna 172 · Uk, Germany · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 30, 2023 · D-EDDH - [NTSB ERA23FA384](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA384.md): Cessna 150K · Gilford, NH · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Sep 30, 2023 · N6312G · Substantial damage > The pilot’s loss of control during visual flight rules flight in night instrument meteorological conditions due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s motivation to depart on the flight despite being made aware that conditions… - [NTSB GAA23WA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA282.md): Cessna 206G · Mashava, Zimbabwe · Accident · 5 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 29, 2023 · Z-CAM · Substantial damage - [NTSB ERA23FA382](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA382.md): Smith William S Smith Cozy Mark IV · Cullman, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Sep 29, 2023 · N95SF · Substantial damage > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot/owner’s improper installation of engine… - [NTSB CEN23LA423](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA423.md): Beech A36 · Broken Bow, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 29, 2023 · N9379Q · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain the runway centerline during landing and subsequent failure to maintain clearance from the airport grounds worker during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the absence of a NOTAM for mowing operations at the… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?fatal=1&page=19 ## 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=18 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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