# 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 190 of 617 · 30,845 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB NYC01FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01FA001.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Seven Springs, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2000 · N3039Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. - [NTSB LAX00FA354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA354.md): Piper PA-38 · San Luis Obispo, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2000 · N2493G · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while turning to reverse course following inadvertent nighttime flight into instrument meteorological conditions. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in nighttime operations. - [NTSB FTW01WA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01WA010.md): Cessna TU-206F · San Mateo, Mexico · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 1, 2000 · XBGSL · Destroyed - [NTSB MIA00RA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00RA275.md): Robinson R-44 · Carlos Tejedor, Argentina · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 30, 2000 · LVWIF - [NTSB DEN00LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA183.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Tucumcari, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2000 · N2421H · Destroyed > loss of control during initial climb following takeoff by an unqualified person. - [NTSB DEN00FA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00FA182.md): Sukhoi SU-26MX · Telluride, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2000 · N26KP · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering, and the subsequent inadvertent stall/spin to the ground. A contributing factor was the high density altitude weather condition. - [NTSB ATL00LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA095.md): William J. Knowles KNOWLES-THORP KT-18 · Opa-Locka, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2000 · N37BK · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain flying airspeed during initial climb, resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin. - [NTSB FTW00LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA270.md): Cessna 188B · Stanton, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2000 · N4983Q · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from guy wires and tower. - [NTSB SEA00WA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00WA196.md): Cessna A185F · Smithers, Canada · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 28, 2000 · N90151 · Destroyed - [NTSB MIA00WA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00WA274.md): Cessna 185 · Vargas, Venezuela · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 28, 2000 · N2463P · Destroyed - [NTSB FTW00FA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00FA268.md): Cessna 152 · Navasota, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2000 · N5357M · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation. Contributory factors were the clouds, dark night light conditions, the pilot's lack of total instrument flight time, and the pilot's self-induced pressure to complete the… - [NTSB SEA00LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA186.md): de Havilland DH-100 MK.6 · Ontario, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2000 · N152RD · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during low-altitude maneuvering flight, resulting in an accelerated stall and spin. A factor was the pilot's intentional low-altitude maneuvering flight. - [NTSB LAX00FA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA346.md): Cessna 182G · Tuba City, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2000 · N3103S · Destroyed > the pilot's inadvertent descent into terrain on the downwind leg for landing. Contributing to the accident was the dark night and sparse population. - [NTSB CHI00FA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA302.md): Cessna 150G · Jasper, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2000 · N4770X · Destroyed > the inadvertent stall by the pilot in command. Contributing factors were the approach airspeed not obtained/maintained by the pilot in command and the wind gusts. - [NTSB ANC00FA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00FA128.md): Cessna 207 · Aniak, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2000 · N42472 · Destroyed > The pilot's decision to initiate visual flight into dark night instrument meteorological conditions. Factors associated with the accident are a low ceiling, a dark night, the pilot's failure to follow regulatory procedures and directives, and his self-induced… - [NTSB CHI00LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA282.md): Piper PA-16 · Chesaning, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2000 · N5943H · Destroyed > The pilot failed to maintain clearance from the trees. A factor was the trees. - [NTSB ANC00MA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00MA125.md): Piper PA-31T3 · Nuiqsut, AK · Accident · 5 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2000 · N220CS · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear, his improper aborted landing procedure, and inadvertent stall/mush. Factors in the accident were an improper adjustment of the landing gear warning horn system by company maintenance personnel, and the failure… - [NTSB DEN00FA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00FA175.md): Beech S35 · Longmont, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2000 · N711HZ · Destroyed > The pilot/passenger's failure to maintain aircraft control, and the pilot in command's inadequate supervision of the flight. A factor was the pilot/passenger's lack of experience in aircraft type. - [NTSB FTW00LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA259.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Lariat, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 2000 · N1508V · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the antenna guy wire. A factor was the pilot's physical impairment from his use of diphenhydramine. - [NTSB ATL00FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00FA091.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Ft. Pierce, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2000 · N9208N · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > Failure of local controller to provide adequate spacing between two airplanes that resulted in a midair collision. Contributing Factors: the local controller declined receiving a formal brief before relieving the controller on duty. The controller who was… - [NTSB IAD00FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00FA082.md): Grumman AA-5B · Carrollton, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2000 · N28817 · Substantial damage > Pilot's improper decision to delay the aborted landing, which resulted in an insufficient airspeed during climb and subsequent collision with terrain. A factor was the wet runway and tailwind. - [NTSB MIA00FA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA265.md): Beech 58P · Brookhaven, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2000 · N58PB · Destroyed > The poor in-flight planning/decision by the pilot for flying a close-in downwind leg, improper aircraft handling by the pilot for his executing a 70-75 degree angle of bank turning base to final while circling to land, and inadvertent stall/mush of the… - [NTSB LAX00LA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA331.md): E. J. Humphrey Christen Eagle II · Lake Elsinore, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2000 · N44ED · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from ground obstacles that resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree, while intentionally maneuvering at a low altitude, and the pilot's inattentive visual lookout. - [NTSB FTW00RA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00RA262.md): Dornier DO-28D-2 · Manta, Ecuador · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 9, 2000 · HCBNT - [NTSB CHI00FA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA288.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Custer, SD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2000 · N4730Z · Destroyed > The pilot not maintaining clearance from the tree. Factors relating to this accident were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, the high density altitude, the inadequate rate of climb, the pilot's improper in-flight decision to fly into… - [NTSB MIA00GA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00GA264.md): Bell UH-1H · Waynesville, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Sep 7, 2000 · N525BM · Destroyed > An in-flight encounter with ground level fog due to the pilot's decision to continue VMC flight into instrument conditions, resulting in an in-flight collision with trees. - [NTSB LAX00LA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA328.md): Hughes 269C · Rancho Murieta, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2000 · N50638 · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout during cruise, which subsequently led to a wire strike. - [NTSB IAD00WA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00WA083.md): Lockheed C-130A · Aubenas, France · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 6, 2000 · N116TG · Destroyed - [NTSB MIA00FA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA260.md): Beech B-95 · Odessa, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2000 · N3WT · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain Vmc, which resulted in a loss of control, and collision with the ground. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to feather a propeller powered by an operational engine, while at a low altitude. - [NTSB DCA00WA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA00WA092.md): Beech Kingair 200 · Queensland, Australia · Accident · 8 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 4, 2000 · VHSKC · Destroyed - [NTSB NYC00FA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA248.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · South Kingstown, RI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2000 · N8230G · Destroyed > The pilot's loss of control, and his subsequent overstress of the airplane after a vacuum system failure during flight in instrument meteorological conditions. Factors included the instrument meteorological conditions, a sheared coupling on the vacuum pump,… - [NTSB DEN00LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA163.md): Nicholson Thorp T-18CWS · Tooele, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2000 · N24WN · Destroyed > Failure by the pilot to maintain control of the airplane during aerobatic maneuvers as a result of his alcohol impairment. Factors were: The pilot's inadequate planning and decision making and the inadequate altitude he choose for maneuvering. - [NTSB DEN00FA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00FA164.md): North American SNJ-5 · Steamboat Spg, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2000 · N440JG · Destroyed > the pilot's inadvertent entry into a spin while performing aerobatics. - [NTSB NYC00FA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA247.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Apple Creek, OH · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2000 · N2102X · Destroyed > The pilot's premature liftoff and failure to attain a proper climb rate. Factors related to the accident were the over-gross weight conditions, and the low cloud ceilings. - [NTSB CHI00FA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA284.md): Beech K35 · Manitowish Watr, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2000 · N3076C · Destroyed > the pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance from the trees during an approach on a dark, low overcast night, the pilot's improper use of an IFR procedure without clearance, and the pilot's improper in-flight decision to attempt an IFR approach without… - [NTSB LAX00FA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA322.md): Piper PA-46-310P · So. Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2000 · N88AM · Destroyed > The pilot's in-flight loss of control in the takeoff initial climb for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CHI00LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA279.md): Mockler Zodiac CH-600 · Carmel, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2000 · N1156L · Destroyed > the pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance from the tower. A factor was the tower. - [NTSB ANC00FA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00FA110.md): Cessna 172G · Juneau, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2000 · N4411L · Destroyed > The pilot's inadvertent stall/mush. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of certification. - [NTSB NYC00FA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA245.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Lexington, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2000 · N6411P · Destroyed > The pilot's attempted VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions that resulted in spatial disorientation. A factor in this accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning. - [NTSB LAX00FA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA319.md): Cessna 150L · Laton, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2000 · N11919 · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering, resulting in a stall at an altitude too low to allow recovery. - [NTSB CHI00FA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA276.md): Beech E-55 · Grafton, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2000 · N9047V · Destroyed > The pilot not maintaining aircraft control and altitude/clearance from the river. Factors to the accident included the pilot not obtaining an air traffic control clearance prior to departure into instrument meteorological conditions, the pilot becoming… - [NTSB MIA00WA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00WA262.md): Sikorsky S55B · Wanganui, New Zealand · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 29, 2000 · ZKHSC · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX00FA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA320.md): Cessna 182N · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2000 · N92596 · Destroyed > The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions into rising terrain and the air traffic controller's failure to issue a Safety Advisory. - [NTSB IAD00FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00FA079.md): Mooney M20F · Jonestown, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2000 · N9436V · Destroyed > The pilot's delay in aborting the landing, which resulted in a collision with transmission wires. Factors in the accident were the pilot's improper inflight decision to attempt a landing with a 14-knot tailwind, and his use of an unapproved pain medication. - [NTSB NYC00FA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA257.md): Cessna 172L · Mill Creek, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2000 · N4344Q · Destroyed > The pilot's improper pre-flight planning, and in-flight planning decision to continue visual fight into deteriorating adverse weather conditions. Factors were the night conditions, low clouds and fog. - [NTSB MIA00LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA252.md): Pitts S1-T · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2000 · N112JG · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain control in flight, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent, and collision with the ground. - [NTSB LAX00FA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA314.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Poway, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2000 · N428FL · Destroyed > The pilot's intentional flight into known adverse weather. - [NTSB MIA00WA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00WA249.md): Cessna 208B · La Fortuna, Costa Rica · Accident · 10 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 26, 2000 · N1357 · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX00LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA312.md): Cable-Breigler BG-12BD · Tehachapi, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2000 · N4458 · Destroyed > The pilot exceeded the airspeed limit for operation of the flaps resulting in flap and wing overload and separation. - [NTSB LAX00FA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA310.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Hilo, HI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2000 · N923BA · Substantial damage > Deterioration and failure of the oil filter converter plate gasket, which resulted in a loss of engine power and a subsequent in-flight fire. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?fatal=1&page=191 ## 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=190 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.