# 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 CHI01LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA194.md): Houston Challenger II · Sedalia, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2001 · N902GH · Destroyed
  > the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. Additional factors were the pilot's lack of experience in the type of airplane, the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the trees.
- [NTSB MIA01WA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01WA184.md): Cessna 172 · Sonnblick, Austria · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 1, 2001 · D-EZMB · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC01GA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01GA075.md): Piper PA-18-150 · King Salmon, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 26, 2001 · N7050 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of the incorrect fuel tank, subsequent fuel starvation, and inadvertent stall during initial climb. Factors associated with the accident were inadequate transition training, and insufficient training standards of the operator/management.
- [NTSB MIA01WA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01WA177.md): Cessna 206 · Baborigame, Mexico · Accident · 6 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 25, 2001 · XA-SFT · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX01FA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA222.md): Beech 35-B33 · Lakeside, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2001 · N22CR · Destroyed
  > Loss of control in flight due to cardiovascular incapacitation.
- [NTSB FTW01LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA152.md): Mottier RV-6 · Hammond, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2001 · N149 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control following a loss of engine power. A factor was the loss of engine power during takeoff initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA01LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA175.md): Bucker-Jungmann Aero Z-131 · Rupert, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2001 · N4842 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB FTW01FA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01FA151.md): Ercoupe 415-CD · McAlester, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2001 · N3962H · Destroyed
  > the inadvertent stall by the pilot-in-command.
- [NTSB MIA01LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA170.md): Unknown DragonFly B · LaBelle, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2001 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent stall/spin by the pilot resulting in an uncontrolled descent and impact with the ground.
- [NTSB NYC01WA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01WA162.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Yverdon, Switzerland · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 22, 2001 · HB-PKL · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD01FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01FA070.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Greenwich, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2001 · N13VH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering in instrument meteorological conditions, due to spatial disorientation. Factors in the accident were the fog, and the pilot's use of a sedating medication.
- [NTSB CHI01LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA182.md): Mooney M20J · Columbia, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2001 · N20WR · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI01LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA181.md): Masko Mustang MII · Ann Arbor, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2001 · N24898 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane resulting in the inadvertent stall/spin. A factor was the pilot's unfamiliarity with the airplane.
- [NTSB NYC01WA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01WA159.md): Cessna 170B · Uxbridge, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 20, 2001 · C-GKGG · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
- [NTSB MIA01LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA166.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Finley, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2001 · N23672 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft altitude control while on downwind leg of the landing pattern, resulting in an uncontrolled descent and in-flight collision with the terrain.
- [NTSB IAD01WA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01WA073.md): Cessna 210 · Petawa, Ontario, Canada · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 18, 2001 · C-GPMC · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC01LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA148.md): Cessna 182P · Oswego, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2001 · N58594 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate altitude clearance above water while conducting low level flight maneuvers. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's impairment of judgment due to alcohol consumption.
- [NTSB NYC01FA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01FA147.md): Cessna 172 · Newfane, VT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2001 · N7106T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff. A factor was the pilot's impairment due to a narcotic painkiller and antihistamine.
- [NTSB MIA01LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA164.md): Broyles P51 · Conestee, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2001 · N251RB · Destroyed
  > Partial loss of engine power due to an engine cylinder experiencing detonation resulting in a forced landing to none suitable terrain.
- [NTSB MIA01FA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01FA165.md): Cessna 150L · Manteo, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2001 · N11912 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering after releasing a banner resulting in an inadvertent stall and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB LAX01FA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA212.md): Schultz Lancair IV-P · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2001 · N424E · Substantial damage
  > the builder's failure to install a fuel compartment vent in the right wing, affecting the total available fuel capacity, and resulting in the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. A contributing factor was the pilot's intentional flight with a known…
- [NTSB IAD01LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA078.md): Patalivo Dominator · Laconia, NH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2001 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot's inability to maintain control of the gyrocopter after inadvertently allowing it to become airborne. A factor was the pilot's lack of flight experience.
- [NTSB CHI01FA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA180.md): Potez-Air Fouga CM 170 · La Crosse, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2001 · N301FM · Destroyed
  > The fatigue failure of the aircraft's left wing tip fuel tank rear attachment, while the aircraft was being maneuvered in a low approach, leading to the tank's in-flight separation and subsequent in-flight break up of the airplane and the aircraft's control…
- [NTSB NYC01FA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01FA145.md): Aeronca 7DC · Fulton, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2001 · N82562 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin to the ground. A factor was the pilot's decision to fly from the rear seat, which reduced his visibility of critical flight instruments, including the…
- [NTSB MIA01FA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01FA163.md): Cessna 172RG · Waveland, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2001 · N4734R · Destroyed
  > The incapacitation of the pilot (cardiovascular) resulting in his inability to fly the airplane and subsequent in-flight collision with trees then a house.
- [NTSB LAX01FA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA208.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Lanai City, HI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2001 · N319FC · Destroyed
  > the CFI's inadequate in-flight planning/decision making, inadequate supervision, and his delayed remedial action, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.
- [NTSB MIA01FA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01FA162.md): Beech C90 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2001 · YV2466P · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to properly plan fuel consumption and to perform an en route refueling, resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion while on downwind leg for landing at eventual destination, causing an emergency descent and collision…
- [NTSB NYC01FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01FA141.md): Cessna P210N · Honesdale, PA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2001 · N450M · Destroyed
  > An improperly manufactured torquemeter gearshaft assembly, which resulted in gearshaft assembly failure, an N2 overspeed, and a subsequent uncontained engine failure.
- [NTSB SEA01LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA116.md): Yakovlev YAK 52 · Custer, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2001 · N52BG · Destroyed
  > The first pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering. Factors include an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB DEN01FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01FA113.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-20 · Cerrillos, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2001 · N187AF · Destroyed
  > the pilot's loss of aircraft control inflight for reasons undetermined. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate transition/upgrade training and his total lack of experience in aircraft make/model.
- [NTSB IAD01FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01FA066.md): Hughes 369A · Perry, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2001 · N58963 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain terrain clearance. A contributing factor was mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB MIA01FA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01FA151.md): Mooney M-20J · Monroe, NC · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2001 · N4780H · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command’s failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering to avoid objects, resulting in a stall/mush and collision with the terrain during uncontrolled descent. Contributing to the accident was the improper approach to land and his failure to…
- [NTSB FTW01LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA136.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Powhatan, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2001 · N48721 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance while maneuvering after takeoff.
- [NTSB IAD01WA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01WA064.md): Piper 31-310 · Prince Edward, Canada · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 5, 2001 · C-GMTT · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WAS01WA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WAS01WA010.md): Bell UH-IH · Taumarunui, New Zealand · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 4, 2001 · ZH-HJH · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX01FA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA308.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Lytle Creek, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2001 · N8253W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate decision to fly into an area of rising terrain.
- [NTSB LAX01FA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA199.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Big Bear City, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2001 · N5413S · Destroyed
  > the student pilot's selection of a takeoff runway conducive to a tailwind weather condition and his failure to maintain airspeed and his inadvertent stall during takeoff initial climb. Factors in the accident were the partial loss engine power resulting from…
- [NTSB MIA01FA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01FA152.md): Piper PA-31-T2 · Jackson, TN · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2001 · N31XL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's shutting down the left engine following loss of control of the left propeller resulting in an in-flight loss of control of the airplane due to the windmilling propeller. Factors in the accident were the failure of the propeller control bracket…
- [NTSB LAX01FA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA198.md): Cessna 150L · Tulare, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2001 · N10531 · Substantial damage
  > The student's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the crosswind climb that resulted in a stall/spin at low altitude and the airplane's subsequent ground impact. A factor was the student's failure to retract the wing flaps.
- [NTSB IAD01WA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01WA065.md): Bell P-63A-7BE · Biggin Hill, United Kingdom · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 3, 2001 · G-BTWR · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN01FA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01FA110.md): Cessna T210G · Lyons, CO · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2001 · N6886R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and his continued flight into adverse weather condition resulting in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing factors were the fog, low ceilings and the pilot's lack of recent experience.
- [NTSB CHI01LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA151.md): Air Tractor AT-402B · Mount Vernon, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2001 · N484WB · Destroyed
  > the pilot not maintaining aircraft control while maneuvering close to the ground.
- [NTSB ATL01LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA063.md): Air Tractor 502B · Anguilla, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2001 · N257LA · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Failure of both pilots to maintain visual lookout, resulting in an in-flight collision. A factor was sun glare.
- [NTSB DEN01FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01FA111.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Meeker, CO · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 29, 2001 · N5999V · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance as a result of his drug induced impairment. A factor was his exceeding the airplane's gross weight limits.
- [NTSB SEA01FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01FA106.md): Piper PA-12 · Augusta, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 28, 2001 · N2564M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed after takeoff resulting in an inadvertent stall at low a altitude.
- [NTSB LAX01FA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA194.md): Cessna 210A · Escondido, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 28, 2001 · N9462X · Destroyed
  > the pilot's spatial disorientation and lack of instrument flight proficiency that resulted in a loss of directional control and the airplane's subsequent in-flight collision with the ground.
- [NTSB CHI01FA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA146.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Osage Beach, MO · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 28, 2001 · N7331P · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control not being maintained by the pilot during the forced landing and inadequate preflight inspection performed by the pilot. Contributing factors to the accident were the fuel system contamination that resulted in the loss of engine power, the…
- [NTSB FTW01LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA132.md): de Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter · Fentress, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2001 · N125PM · Minor damage
  > the King Air pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision in that he failed to remain in the agreed on formation position, resulting in one of his skydiver's contacting the propeller of the de Havilland airplane. A contributing factor was the lack of total…
- [NTSB CHI01LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA149.md): Geertz Zenith CH 200 · Kankakee, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2001 · N77VZ · Destroyed
  > The loss of control on initial climbout for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI01LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA147.md): Cessna 150H · Protem, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2001 · N23033 · Destroyed
  > The overload of the flap control cable for undetermined reasons resulting in aircraft control not being possible. The trees were a factor.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?fatal=1&page=185

## 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
```

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