# 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 DCA00MA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA00MA052.md): British Aerospace J-3101 · Bear Creek Town, PA · Accident · 19 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · May 21, 2000 · N16EJ · Destroyed
  > The flight crew’s failure to ensure an adequate fuel supply for the flight, which led to the stoppage of the right engine due to fuel exhaustion and the intermittent stoppage of the left engine due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident were the…
- [NTSB CHI00FA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA139.md): Wsk Pzl Mielec M-18A · Muskegon, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 20, 2000 · N178RA · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees. Factors relating to this accident were the low altitude and the trees.
- [NTSB MIA00FA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA163.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Titusville, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 19, 2000 · N3492P · Destroyed
  > The failure of the PIC to maintain control of the aircraft while in the simulated engine inoperative configuration in the landing pattern during a checkout flight resulting in an uncontrolled descent and collision with trees. A factor in the accident is the…
- [NTSB FTW00RA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00RA155.md): Cessna 182P · Coban, Guatemala · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 18, 2000 · TGJOR
- [NTSB NYC00FA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA136.md): Bell UH-1H · Frenchville, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 16, 2000 · N52AG · Substantial damage
  > Foreign object damage to the compressor and turbine sections of the engine, which resulted in a loss of power.
- [NTSB DEN00GA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00GA089.md): Cessna T337C · Alamogordo, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · May 15, 2000 · N2522S · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, and the subsequent inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing factors were the loss of engine power on both engines for unknown reasons and the terrain induced turbulence.
- [NTSB MIA00LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA153.md): Mclarty Vans RV-4 · Apex, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2000 · N45DR · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB NYC00LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA134.md): Hing FLY Baby 1A · Keymar, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2000 · N2685 · Destroyed
  > An overload failure of both flying wires, on the underside of the right wing, while the airplane was climbing, due to improper balance between the two flying wires, by unknown person(s).
- [NTSB CHI00LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA135.md): Rotorway Exec 162F · Ithaca, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2000 · N962WM · Destroyed
  > the door separation for undetermined reasons and the foreign object damage due to the door impact to the tailboom and tail rotor drive system.
- [NTSB FTW00FA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00FA146.md): Beech BE-95-B55 · Houston, TX · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 12, 2000 · N4005A · Destroyed
  > the loss of control on takeoff as a result of the pilot's failure to remove the flight control lock due to his inadequate preflight inspection. A contributing factor was the pilot exceeding the aircraft's certificated maximum weight and balance limitations.
- [NTSB LAX00FA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA191.md): Rockwell NA-265-65 · Kaunakakai, HI · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 11, 2000 · N241H · Destroyed
  > Inadequate crew coordination led to the captain's decision to discontinue the instrument approach procedure and initiate a maneuvering descent solely by visual references at night in an area of mountainous terrain. The crew failed to review the instrument…
- [NTSB MIA00LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA149.md): Morphew Pitts Model 12 · New Smyrna Bch, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 2000 · N69BM · Destroyed
  > the pilot's loss of control in flight for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW00RA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00RA147.md): Piper PA-23-250F · Santa Cruz, Bolivia · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 8, 2000 · N1430
- [NTSB FTW00FA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00FA144.md): Cessna 210L · Mack, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 8, 2000 · N732ER · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors were the mountain obscuration and the rising terrain.
- [NTSB FTW00TA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00TA142.md): Air Tractor AT-802A · Fort Stockton, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 7, 2000 · N60471 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the antenna tower. A factor was the smoke weather condition.
- [NTSB NYC00WA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00WA271.md): Bell 206B · Mattawa, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 5, 2000 · C-GGUB · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN00FA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00FA084.md): Aerospatiale AS-350B · Blanding, UT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 4, 2000 · CGPTT · Destroyed
  > the pilot's loss of aircraft control due to abrupt flight maneuvering. Contributing factors were the high density altitude weather condition, the total loss of engine power due to the pilot manually introducing excessive fuel into the engine and over temping…
- [NTSB IAD00RA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00RA041.md): Learjet 35A · Lyon, France · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 2, 2000 · GMURI
- [NTSB DEN00FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00FA082.md): McDonnell Douglas 369E · Bloomfield, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 2, 2000 · N1606K · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional buzzing (low level flying), and his failure to maintain clearance with the static wire. A factor was his physical impairment by a contraindicated drug controlled substance.
- [NTSB CHI00FA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA129.md): Cessna 172M · Cornell, WI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 2, 2000 · N13145 · Destroyed
  > the pilot not maintaining aircraft control and the stall/spin he encountered. A factor was the extended flaps.
- [NTSB ANC00FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00FA052.md): Piper PA-18 · Kotzebue, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 1, 2000 · N3935Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation. Factors in the accident were weather conditions consisting of low ceilings, fog, a whiteout, and the…
- [NTSB DEN00LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA079.md): Green GTX-SE-FI · Gillette, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 2000 · N2411V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's abruptly pulling the nose up at an excessive airspeed, resulting in the rotor blades striking the vertical stabilizer and a subsequent loss of aircraft control.
- [NTSB DEN00FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00FA086.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 601 · Estes Park, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 2000 · N7421S · Destroyed
  > A descent below the surrounding terrain, by the pilot, in IMC conditions. Factors were high mountainous terrain, clouds, inaccurate weather evaluation by the pilot, and the pilot's flight into IMC conditions.
- [NTSB DCA00WA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA00WA046.md): Douglas DC-10-30 · Entebbe, Uganda · Accident · 12 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 30, 2000 · N800WR · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA00FA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00FA080.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Fort Smith, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2000 · N216BC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain. Factors include low ceilings, snow, rain, and rising, mountainous/hilly terrain.
- [NTSB MIA00FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA141.md): North American SNJ-5 · Elk Park, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2000 · N3187G · Destroyed
  > The inflight loss of control for undetermined reasons resulting in the airplane colliding with mountainous terrain during the uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB LAX00FA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA178.md): Cessna 172P · Chester, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2000 · N216PB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's encounter with a wind shear at low altitude, which resulted in a loss of control and a stall/spin. Factors in the accident were the high density altitude and the pilot's lack of experience and training in high density altitude operations. The…
- [NTSB LAX00FA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA176.md): Cessna T210L · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2000 · N2193S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around in a crosswind condition.
- [NTSB LAX00LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA172.md): Robinson R22 Beta · San Diego, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2000 · N622EH · Destroyed
  > The failure of the flight instructor to maintain control of the helicopter, resulting in skid contact with an obstacle and dynamic roll over.
- [NTSB CHI00FA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA123.md): Cessna 177RG · Watertown, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2000 · N1978Q · Destroyed
  > the pilot failed to maintain aircraft control due to spatial disorientation. Factors relating to the accident were the dark night, clouds, and rain.
- [NTSB LAX00FA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA171.md): Cessna 152 · Austin, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2000 · N67435 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to attempt flight in an area of high rising mountainous terrain at an inadequate altitude, which resulted in an impact during a turn to reverse direction. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of total experience in mountain flying…
- [NTSB ATL00FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00FA048.md): Eurocopter BK117-A3 · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2000 · N428MB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance that resulted in the in-flight collision with a tower.
- [NTSB NYC00FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA119.md): Beech N35 · Conicville, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2000 · N1253Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's in-flight decision to continue flight into IMC conditions, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors related to the accident were the failure of the vacuum pump and the pilot's lack of recent instrument time.
- [NTSB LAX00WA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00WA205.md): Cessna U206F · Wanaka, New Zealand · Accident · 6 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 22, 2000 · ZKJBJ · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX00FA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA170.md): Emigh Trojan A2 · Brentwood, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2000 · N8324H · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX00FA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA169.md): Air Tractor 502A · Queen Creek, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2000 · N15466 · Destroyed
  > The fatigue failure and in-flight separation of the left wing due to the manufacturer's underestimation during the aircraft design process of the time interval from fatigue crack initiation to failure, and, the manufacturer's subsequent specification of an…
- [NTSB LAX00FA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA168.md): Beech D35 · Agua Dulce, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2000 · N2086D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance while cruising up a mountain pass, on a dark night, in IMC conditions, and his improper in-flight decision to perform a VFR flight in the inclement weather.
- [NTSB NYC00FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA118.md): Mooney M20J · Norton, VA · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2000 · N5632H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper weather evaluation, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. Factors in this accident were icing conditions, and aircraft loading which exceed the airplane's weight and balance limitations.
- [NTSB MIA00WA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00WA188.md): Cessna 150J · Epping Essex, Russia · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 19, 2000 · GINGR · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DCA00WA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA00WA040.md): Boeing 737-200 · Samal Island, Philippines · Accident · 131 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 19, 2000 · RPC30 · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX00GA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00GA158.md): Grumman US-2C · Reno, NV · Accident · 3 fatal · Final report · Apr 17, 2000 · N7046U · Destroyed
  > the flying pilot's failure to maintain directional control following a loss of engine power. Also causal was the failure of the flight crew to follow the published checklist and use the rudder assist system, and the decision not to abort the takeoff.
- [NTSB IAD00FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00FA038.md): Piper PA-12 · Norfolk, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 2000 · N3813M · Substantial damage
  > The loss of power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an inadvertent stall during at banner pick-up.
- [NTSB FTW00RA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00RA128.md): Cessna TU206F · Nevaj, Guatemala · Accident · 7 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 17, 2000 · N59143
- [NTSB SEA00FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00FA074.md): Maule M-5-210C · Babb, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2000 · N284X · Destroyed
  > Terrain clearance was not maintained. High mountains, mountain obscuration, and the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation were factors.
- [NTSB NYC00LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA113.md): Piper J3C-65 · Lanconia, NH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2000 · N42383 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB ATL00FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00FA041.md): Beech BE-58 · Palatka, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2000 · N1072D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's physically impaired condition due to his high level of alcohol. Factors were the pilot's intentional VFR flight into IMC conditions and failure to perform a missed approach, which resulted in a collision with the ground.
- [NTSB NYC00FA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA112.md): Cessna 172H · Grottoes, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2000 · N1404F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control of the airplane in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Factors included the pilot's lack of instrument time under actual conditions, and his lack of recent instrument flight experience.
- [NTSB MIA00LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA133.md): Air & Space. 18A · Lakeland, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2000 · N905AS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's in-flight loss of control while maneuvering for undetermined reasons resulting in an uncontrolled descent and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB LAX00FA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA151.md): Beech B36TC · Fullerton, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2000 · N6791P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while in the traffic pattern, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing factor was the pilot's diverted attention with the loss of engine power from his inadvertent activation of the auxiliary…
- [NTSB LAX00FA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA148.md): Fouga 6 CM 170 · San Joaquin, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 2000 · N495F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional performance of aerobatic maneuvers that resulted in the aircraft stalling and entering a spin from which he did not recover. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the aircraft.

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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=194

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