# 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 FTW01LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA128.md): Blucher KR-2S · Wichita Falls, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 2001 · N197DB · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control following a loss of engine power while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing factors to the accident were the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's lack…
- [NTSB IAD01WA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01WA060.md): Beech BE-36 · Berlin, Germany · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 24, 2001 · D-EEJ6 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN01FA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01FA105.md): Schempp-Hirth Nimbus-3DM · Alamogordo, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 24, 2001 · N11ZQ · Destroyed
  > The flight crew's inadequate in-flight planning to fly over the mesa with insufficient altitude. A contributing factor was the downdraft weather condition
- [NTSB SEA01LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA102.md): Piper PA-18-105 Special · Wilbur, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 2001 · N7155K · Substantial damage
  > A collision with terrain for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC01FA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01FA128.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Danvers, MA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 22, 2001 · N8365M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors in the accident were the dark night, low ceiling, reduced visibility, and the pilot's decision to attempt a visual flight rules flight in marginal weather conditions.
- [NTSB FTW01LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA125.md): Gideon Wittman Tailwind W8 · Manvel, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 2001 · N3GJ · Destroyed
  > the flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a touch-and-go landing, for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB CHI01LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA145.md): Bell Helicopter 407 · Schoolcraft, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 2001 · N5259N · No damage
  > The pilot rated passenger failed to maintain clearance with the rotor blades as he exited the helicopter.
- [NTSB SEA01WA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01WA099.md): Cessna 172P · Kuwana Mie Pre., Japan · Accident · 10 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 21, 2001 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX01FA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA186.md): Beech M35 · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 19, 2001 · N9820R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/owner's failure to correctly install the oil filter, which resulted in oil exhaustion and a loss of engine power. Also causal was his attempt to modify the design of the oil filter element adapter by breaking the bond between the base and the…
- [NTSB WAS01RA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WAS01RA008.md): Bell 407 · Puerto Princesa, Philippines · Accident · 6 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 18, 2001 · RP-C2345
- [NTSB LAX01FA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA178.md): Beech D45 · Julian, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 18, 2001 · N8NV · Destroyed
  > The pilot's selection of an insufficient altitude over rising mountainous terrain and his failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance.
- [NTSB CHI01LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA138.md): Brault Glasair SH2F · Green Bay, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 2001 · N1490 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot allowed the airspeed to get too low and inadvertently stalled the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI01LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA137.md): Bellanca 14-13-3 · Scott City, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 2001 · N6522N · Destroyed
  > The low level roll maneuver the pilot performed on final to runway 17 and his not maintaining clearance from terrain during the maneuver.
- [NTSB WAS01WA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WAS01WA007.md): Cessna 182 · Zumatlan, Mexico · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 15, 2001 · XB-TAA · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN01FA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01FA098.md): Beech King Air B90 · San Jon, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 15, 2001 · N221CH · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to his incapacitation for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the subsequent inadvertent stall/spin to the ground.
- [NTSB FTW01FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01FA117.md): Convair BT-13A · Odessa, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 14, 2001 · N66791 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain the minimum required airspeed for flight, which resulted in a loss of control while performing a go-around. A contributing factor to the accident was the gusty tailwind condition.
- [NTSB NYC01FA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01FA123.md): Cessna 150A · Jackson Twp., PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 13, 2001 · N7064X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout while manuevering at low level. A factor was the pilot's improper decision to conduct low-level flight.
- [NTSB MIA01FA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01FA140.md): Cessna 404 · Pena Pobre, PR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 13, 2001 · N404BA · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain altitude/clearance, resulting in an in-flight collision with rising terrain.
- [NTSB FTW01FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01FA116.md): Cessna 210K · Leakey, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 13, 2001 · N8246M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance during a go-around, which resulted in the aircraft impacting a tree.
- [NTSB NYC01FA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01FA122.md): Cessna U206E · New Market, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 12, 2001 · N948CG · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to a failure of the number 5 piston for undetermined reasons. A factor in this accident was the inadequate emergency handling provided by the air route traffic controller.
- [NTSB MIA01WA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01WA141.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Maldon Essex, United Kingdom · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 12, 2001 · G-AIRE · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD01WA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01WA057.md): Cessna 182S · Leicester, United Kingdom · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 12, 2001 · G-BYEG · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN01FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01FA096.md): Beech 76 · Gunnison, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 12, 2001 · N6002H · Destroyed
  > intentional buzzing by both pilots and their failure to maintain clearance with transmission wires. A contributing factor was the sun glare.
- [NTSB ATL01FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01FA059.md): Cessna 150 G · Dunlap, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 12, 2001 · N3370J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed that resulted in a stall and subsequent loss of control in flight.
- [NTSB SEA01FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01FA089.md): Robinson R44 · Gorst, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 11, 2001 · N111PH · Destroyed
  > An abrupt application of the tail rotor/anti-torque pedal by an unknown pilot resulting in tail rotor contact with the tail boom. Tail rotor blades and empennage assembly separation, and trees were factors.
- [NTSB CHI01LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA131.md): Madsen Lancair 320 · Valparaiso, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 2001 · N316M · Destroyed
  > The pilot not maintaining aircraft control during the initial climb after takeoff and the inadvertent stall/spin. A factor to the accident was the pilot's total lack of experience in accident airplane.
- [NTSB CHI01FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA130.md): Cessna 172N · Wichita, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 6, 2001 · N733RK · Destroyed
  > the student pilot not maintaining clearance from the tower support wire during the practice emergency landing maneuver and the instructor pilot's inadequate supervision of the student pilot. Factors relating to the accident were the static wire and the low…
- [NTSB NYC01WA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01WA117.md): Piper PA-42-1000 · Nurnberg, Germany · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 5, 2001 · D-IMAY · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN01FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01FA094.md): Cessna 208B · Steamboat Spngs, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 5, 2001 · N948FE · Destroyed
  > an inadvertent stall during an instrument approach, which resulted in a loss of control. Contributing factors were the pilot's attention being diverted by an abnormal indication, conditions conducive to airframe icing, and the pilot's lack of total experience…
- [NTSB WAS01RA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WAS01RA005.md): Cessna 182J · Coban, Guatemala · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 4, 2001 · TG-CEG · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX01FA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA160.md): Bellanca 14-19 · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 1, 2001 · N521A · Destroyed
  > A fuel leak on the cabin and engine sides of the firewall with a probable origin at the firewall pass-through fitting for the fuel pressure gage line. The fire likely began on the engine side of the firewall near the bottom with the explosive ignition of the…
- [NTSB FTW01FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01FA111.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-40 · The Woodlands, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 1, 2001 · N16CG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control following a loss of right engine power, which resulted in impact with terrain in an uncontrolled descent. A contributing factor was the loss of right engine power as a result of the fatigue failure of the…
- [NTSB IAD01FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01FA053.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Afton, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 2001 · N7680J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of consciousness due to a medical condition, which resulted in his failure to maintain control of the airplane and subsequent impact with rising terrain.
- [NTSB MIA01WA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01WA142.md): Cessna C-208 Caravan · Nagambie, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 29, 2001 · VH-MMV · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC01FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01FA109.md): Beech A-36 · Middletown, RI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2001 · N55588 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while landing.
- [NTSB MIA01WA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01WA133.md): Cessna 208B · Roque Perez, Argentina · Accident · 10 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 28, 2001 · LV-WSC · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX01LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA141.md): Motley Vans RV-6A · Baker, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2001 · N51DA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude, which led to an inadvertent stall/spin. The wind gusts were a factor.
- [NTSB NYC01LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA108.md): Bensen Gyroplane · Watertown, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2001 · N8184 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in rotary wing aircraft.
- [NTSB FTW01FA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01FA104.md): Cessna 402B · Del Rio, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2001 · N80Q · Destroyed
  > the loss of control due to a jammed trim tab, which resulted from the failure of maintenance personnel to properly secure the trim tab actuator rod when installing a replacement elevator.
- [NTSB CHI01FA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA128.md): Cessna 210L · Farmington, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2001 · N5060V · Substantial damage
  > The fracture of the crankshaft due to fatigue, the propeller separating from the airplane while in-flight, which resulted in the propeller striking the empennage structure and flight controls, yielding the airplane uncontrollable. Contributing factors to the…
- [NTSB FTW01FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01FA101.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Brackettville, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2001 · N4312G · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's intentional low flight and his poor judgment to intentionally fly into known adverse weather, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain. Contributing factors were the dark night conditions and the thunderstorm.
- [NTSB NYC01WA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01WA104.md): Mooney M20E · Saint Mamet, France · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 22, 2001 · N200YS · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX01LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA153.md): Holt Christian Eagle II · White Water, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2001 · N32MJ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from the power lines during an intentional low level flight.
- [NTSB LAX01FA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA152.md): Cessna 310F · Carmel Valley, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2001 · N5834X · Destroyed
  > The in-flight loss of control of the airplane in instrument meteorological conditions for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC01FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01FA102.md): Cessna 152 · La Grange, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2001 · N95655 · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering the airplane at low altitude. A factor was the pilot's overconfidence in his abilities.
- [NTSB MIA01FA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01FA126.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2001 · N4103R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's exceeding the forward center of gravity (CG)) limits at the time of engine start, the inability of the pilot to control the airplane due to the exceeded CG limits, the failure of the pilot to abort the takeoff with sufficient runway remaining,…
- [NTSB MIA01WA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01WA132.md): Beech 55 · Carache, Venezuela · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 18, 2001 · YV-2345P · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI01WA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01WA123.md): Cessna T310R · Madinah, Saudi Arabia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 18, 2001 · N700AS · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN01FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01FA088.md): Beech 35 · Glenwood Sprgs, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 2001 · N2PZ · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, and the subsequent inadvertent stall/mush to the ground. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of experience in make/model airplane, the high density altitude weather condition, and the pilot's attempted…
- [NTSB CHI01FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA117.md): Beech F35 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 2001 · N888SM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. The low altitude was a contributing factor.

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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=185

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