# 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 CHI00FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA107.md): Aeronca 7AC · Embarrass, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2000 · N84424 · Destroyed
  > the inadvertent stall/spin the pilot encountered. A factor was the wind gusts.
- [NTSB MIA00FA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA129.md): Learjet 35A · Marianna, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2000 · N86BE · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while on final approach resulting in the airplane striking trees. Factors in this accident were: improper planning of the approach, and not obtaining the proper alignment with the runway.
- [NTSB FTW00LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA117.md): Johnson Zodiac CH-601-HDS · Orange, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2000 · N601GJ · Destroyed
  > the inadvertent stall while maneuvering. A contributing factor was the loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB MIA00FA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA126.md): Cessna 177RG · Chipley, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 2000 · N1997Q · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain runway alignment during the initial climb from the grass airstrip. Also, the excessive pull-up by the pilot and inadvertent stall. Findings in the investigation were 1) in-flight collision with the tops of trees and 2) the…
- [NTSB FTW00FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00FAMS1.md): Beech M35 · Gulf Of Mexico · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Apr 3, 2000 · N9778R · Destroyed
  > the pilot's continued flight of the airplane into known adverse weather conditions resulting in the pilot's loss of control of the aircraft. Contributing factors were the severe turbulence and windshear.
- [NTSB SEA00FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00FA061.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · Stanwood, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2000 · N3377H · Destroyed
  > The disengagement of the oil jet fitting from its threaded receptacle at the forward end of the engine crankshaft. This resulted in excessive oil within the clutch assembly, the subsequent slipping of the clutch, and ultimately the disengagement of the rotor…
- [NTSB FTW00FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00FA113.md): Vans RV-6T · Pettigrew, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2000 · N96VA · Destroyed
  > the pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. Contributing factors were adverse weather conditions, and the pilot's disregard for the forecasted adverse weather.
- [NTSB CHI00LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA101.md): Aerotek Pitts S-2A · Shelbyville, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2000 · N224V · Substantial damage
  > the proper touchdown point and proper alignment not attained by the pilot. Contributing factors were the unmarked golf cart, color, and lack of a radio. Additional factors were the runway maintenance performed by the driver of the golf cart and the NOTAM(s)…
- [NTSB NYC00FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA106.md): Cessna 172P · Ballston Spa, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2000 · N98574 · Destroyed
  > a loss of control for undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB LAX00FA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA144.md): Commander 114 · Hanford, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2000 · N516CA · Destroyed
  > undetermined. The pilot's failure to reject the takeoff and his failure to retract the landing gear following liftoff were factors.
- [NTSB LAX00WA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00WA138.md): McDonnell Douglas 369FF · Manapouri, New Zealand · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 28, 2000 · ZKHJN · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA00GA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00GA121.md): Hughes 269C · Del Rio, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Mar 27, 2000 · N1110N · Destroyed
  > An in-flight loss of control while maneuvering for undetermined reasons resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain. A factor in the accident was the in-flight loss of engine power and rotor rpm.
- [NTSB MIA00FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA118.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Panama City, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2000 · N9204P · Destroyed
  > The pilot experiencing spatial disorientation while reversing course during a dark night while over water which resul;ted in an in-flight collision with water. A factor was the dark night lighting conditions.
- [NTSB LAX00LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA141.md): Birx Vans RV-6 · Taft, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2000 · N986DB · Destroyed
  > The in-flight collision with the ground for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX00LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA140.md): Stuart RAF 2000 GTX SE · Overton, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2000 · N60739 · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to obtain/maintain aircraft control. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inexperience in rotorcraft.
- [NTSB FTW00FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00FA103.md): Cessna 525 · Buda, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2000 · N130MR · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate in-flight decision to continue a visual approach in instrument meteorological conditions which resulted in his failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing factors were the fog, drizzle, and low ceilings.
- [NTSB DEN00FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00FA067.md): Cessna 152 · Roswell, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 2000 · N6251B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and the subsequent inadvertent stall/spin. A factor was the pilot's diverted attention to over flying her residence.
- [NTSB LAX00FA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA134.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Rialto, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 2000 · N8328Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA00FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA117.md): Cessna 177RG · Columbia, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 2000 · N1556H · Destroyed
  > The PIC's inadequate planning and preparation resulting in refueling not being performed and the subsequent fuel exhaustion and forced landing into trees. A factor in the accident was the erratic operation of the right fuel tank quantity indicating system.
- [NTSB NYC00WA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00WA096.md): Raytheon Corporate Jets C90 · Bursa, Türkiye · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 21, 2000 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW00RA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00RA102.md): Bell 206L4 · Toluca, Mexico · Accident · 6 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 21, 2000 · XCJCF
- [NTSB NYC00FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA094.md): Beech A23 · Akron, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2000 · N1410L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to operate the airplane with known deficiencies. A factor in this accident was the inability of the engine to attain full power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX00FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA130.md): Bell 212 · Snelling, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2000 · N415B · Destroyed
  > the in-flight separation of the main rotor mast while in cruise flight following a mast bumping event. The reason for the mast bumping event was not determined.
- [NTSB CHI00FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA090.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Dighton, KS · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2000 · N4494X · Destroyed
  > the inadvertent stall. Factors relating to this accident were the pilot's inadvertent flight into known adverse weather conditions, the icing conditions, and improper in-flight planning by the pilot.
- [NTSB SEA00WA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00WA056.md): Douglas DC-3C · Ennadai Lake, Canada · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 17, 2000 · CFNTF · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA00WA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00WA122.md): de Havilland DHC-6 · Carreto, Panama · Accident · 10 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 17, 2000 · HP-12 · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA00LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA051.md): Weatherly 620B · Odell, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2000 · N9040V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude over, or clearance with, a tree. Factors contributing to the occurrence of the accident were the tree and sharply rising terrain. A factor contributing to the severity of the accident was a post-crash fuel…
- [NTSB LAX00FA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA126.md): Cessna 182Q · Fallbrook, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 2000 · N95996 · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power resulting from fuel starvation due to the pilot's inadequate pre-flight inspection, inadequate performance of the pre-takeoff checklist, and failure to ensure that the fuel selector was properly positioned prior to takeoff. Also…
- [NTSB FTW00FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00FA091.md): Eurocopter BO105S-CBS-5 · Dalhart, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 2000 · N335T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter as a result of his continued flight into known adverse weather conditions. Factors were the dark night light condition, fog, low ceiling, and the pilot's lack of total instrument flight time.
- [NTSB MIA00FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA103.md): Cessna 172K · Sarasota, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 2000 · N79960 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of the supervisor/ground controller and the local controller to provide effective separation between the accident airplanes on the runway, resulting in a collision during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot and…
- [NTSB IAD00WA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00WA029.md): Sikorsky S-76A · Kakap, Isle of Man · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 8, 2000 · PKPUC · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI00WA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00WA088.md): Hughes 269C · Tysford, United Kingdom · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 8, 2000 · GZAPS · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX00FA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA122.md): Piper PA-12 · Cima, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2000 · N7586H · Destroyed
  > In-flight collision with terrain for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL00LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA036.md): Trike Unknown · Dalton, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2000 · NONE · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain appropriate clearance with objects during final approach to landing. A factor was the tree.
- [NTSB MIA00FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA102.md): McDonnell Douglas HU-600N · Miami, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 2000 · N611BC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's ostentatious display and in-flight decision to perform an abrupt low altitude pitch up maneuver (aerobatic flight). This resulted in the main rotor blades colliding with and separating the tail boom assembly while maneuvering, and the helicopters…
- [NTSB ATL00LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA031.md): unknown unknown · Manatee, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 2000 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's impairment due to the use of unapproved medication which led to loss of control in flight.
- [NTSB IAD00FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00FA024.md): Cessna 337 · Prnce Frederick, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2000 · N53HS · Destroyed
  > was the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane after a loss of engine power on one engine. Factors in the accident were the pilot/owner's failure to follow the published emergency procedure, his inadequate fuel management, and his intentional…
- [NTSB MIA00WA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00WA096.md): Cessna 210 · Puerto Barrios, Guatemala · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 25, 2000 · TGTRO · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN00FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00FA053.md): Cessna 182E · El Prado, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 2000 · N2988Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning/preparation in that he initiated flight into known adverse weather, and continued VFR flight into IMC to the point where remedial action was not possible. Factors were the weather conditions that included snow, low…
- [NTSB CHI00LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA082.md): Ellis Q2 · Shelbyville, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 2000 · N84DG · Destroyed
  > aircraft control not being maintained by the pilot during the attempted go-around. Factors to the accident were the inadequate preflight by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. An additional factor to the accident was the inadvertent stall/mush.
- [NTSB CHI00FA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA080.md): Beech 95-B55 · Moorhead, MN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 2000 · N7736R · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the missed approach. Factors to the accident were, the pilot's improper decision to attempt the approach in weather conditions below the approach/landing minimums, the weather, the pilot's lack of…
- [NTSB IAD00FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00FA023.md): Aerotechnik L-13 SEH Vivat · Plymouth, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 2000 · N64RG · Destroyed
  > the flight instructor's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. A factor was the flight instructor's improper use of speed brakes and the strong gusty winds with downdrafts.
- [NTSB CHI00LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA072.md): Cessna 180 · Tower, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 2000 · N6545A · No damage
  > the passenger not maintaining clearance from the rotating propeller.
- [NTSB DCA00MA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA00MA026.md): Douglas DC-8-71F · Rancho Cordova, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Feb 17, 2000 · N8079U · Destroyed
  > A loss of pitch control resulting from the disconnection of the right elevator control tab. The disconnection was caused by the failure to properly secure and inspect the attachment bolt.
- [NTSB FTW00FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00FA083.md): Cessna 182M · Mcalester, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2000 · N91994 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of both pilots to maintain visual lookout while maneuvering in the traffic pattern.
- [NTSB ATL00FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00FA026.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Chamblee, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 2000 · N8447Y · Substantial damage
  > The S76 helicopter pilot's failure to follow ATC landing sequence clearance, which resulted in the PA-28's encounter with the helicopters wake turbulence. A factor was the air traffic controllers clearance procedure.
- [NTSB NYC00FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA079.md): Beech 58 · Cynthiana, KY · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 2000 · N875JC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a climb, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control.
- [NTSB LAX00FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA099.md): Cessna 182L · Coulterville, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 2000 · N3324R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's attempted flight into known adverse weather after receiving hazardous weather advisories, which resulted in inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions while attempting to maintain VFR conditions on top. The subsequent…
- [NTSB MIA00FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA090.md): Beech 35-P35 · Dayton, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 2000 · N9796Y · Destroyed
  > the non-instrumented rated pilot elected to takeoff into known adverse weather conditions, which resulted in impact with rising terrain. Factors in this accident were, clouds and low ceilings.
- [NTSB IAD00LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA021.md): Wood Seawind 3000 · Cumberland Gap, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 2000 · N94WB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued flight from visual flight rules into instrument meteorological conditions.

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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=195

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