# 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 DCA00MA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA00MA006.md): Boeing 767-366-ER · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · 217 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Oct 31, 1999 · SUGAP · Destroyed
  > The National Transportation Safety Board determines that the probable cause of the EgyptAir flight 990 accident is the airplane's departure from normal cruise flight and subsequent impact with the Atlantic Ocean as a result of the relief first officer's…
- [NTSB NYC00LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA022.md): Godbout Exec 162F · Milan, NH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1999 · N228CH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper rotor rpm while maneuvering, which resulted in main rotor blade flapping, and its subsequent impact with the tail boom. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in maneuvering flight.
- [NTSB NYC00FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA020.md): Cessna 210L · Medina, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1999 · N76N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper altitude during the final approach segment of the visual approach. A factor was the diminishing light conditions of a deepening dusk.
- [NTSB LAX00GA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00GA025.md): McDonnell Douglas 500N · San Jose, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Oct 25, 1999 · N904PD · Destroyed
  > The pilot's in-flight loss of control due to the failure and separation of the forward thruster control cable telescoping sleeve ball swivel fitting, which resulted in a stuck thruster and the entry into an uncontrollable yaw/spin. Also causal was the…
- [NTSB DCA00MA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA00MA005.md): Learjet 35 · Aberdeen, SD · Accident · 6 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Oct 25, 1999 · N47BA · Destroyed
  > Incapacitation of the flight crewmembers as a result of their failure to receive supplemental oxygen following a loss of cabin pressurization, for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW00LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA015.md): Sturges Spezio Sport · Mathis, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1999 · N75JS · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines while maneuvering.
- [NTSB DEN00FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00FA009.md): Cessna 172R · Aspen, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1999 · N9548A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper decision to fly directly up the center of the valley and not circle climb to gain sufficient terrain clearance altitude. A factor was inadequate route performance planning by the pilot.
- [NTSB LAX00LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA023.md): Luhnau BD-5B · Boulder City, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1999 · N62765 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to secure an electrical wire terminal in the propeller pitch control circuit following a maintenance adjustment, which resulted in the propeller malfunctioning and going to a flat pitch. The flat pitch of the propeller produced a high drag…
- [NTSB CHI00LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA014.md): Howlett KR-2 · Denison, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1999 · N7057V · Destroyed
  > the pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance from rising terrain and the intentional low altitude flight. Factors were the known turbulence, rising terrain, and the inadequate in-flight decision to fly at low altitudes.
- [NTSB NYC00WA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00WA015.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Cranbrook, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 18, 1999 · N90D · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW00WA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00WA020.md): Cessna 182P · Coban, Guatemala · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 18, 1999 · TGROF · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN00FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00FA007.md): Gardner Varieze · Quemado, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1999 · N13WM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area on which to make a precautionary landing, and his excessive airspeed during landing touchdown. Factors were the ingestion of the foam air filter into the throat of the injector, and the pilot's failure to…
- [NTSB MIA00LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA008.md): Eddie A. Smith KR-2 · Bell Buckle, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1999 · N85ES · Destroyed
  > The poor in-flight planning decision by the pilot-in-command for continuing the flight with inadequate fuel supply and the inadvertent stall by the pilot-in-command following total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Findings in the accident were the…
- [NTSB LAX00LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA018.md): Sikorsky CH-54A · Elko, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1999 · N9125M · No damage
  > the flight engineer's decision to climb a step ladder that put him in close proximity to the still turning main rotor blades. The gusting wind was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB LAX00FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA017.md): Cessna 152 · Ventura, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1999 · N5169B · Destroyed
  > the pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC. Contributing factors were the pilot's self induced pressure to depart the airport before the weather worsened and the airport closed, and the mountain obscurement and foggy weather conditions, and the night light…
- [NTSB LAX00FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA014.md): Piper PA-31-350 · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1999 · N1024B · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain separation from terrain while operating under visual flight rules. Contributing factors were the improper issuance of a suggested heading by air traffic control personnel, inadequate flight progress monitoring…
- [NTSB FTW00RA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00RA156.md): Bell 206L-1 · Quetzaltenango, Guatemala · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 13, 1999 · TGAMA
- [NTSB MIA00WA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00WA014.md): Cessna 207 · Puerto Ayacucho, Venezuela · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 12, 1999 · YV745 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN00FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00FA005.md): Watkins Christen Eagle · Brigham City, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1999 · N24JT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control due to an unknown physical impairment.
- [NTSB NYC00FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA006.md): Raytheon Corporate Jets BE-200 · Williamstown, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1999 · N208MS · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure comply with an air traffic control clearance which resulted in a collision with terrain. A factor in this accident was clouds.
- [NTSB MIA00FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA003.md): Bell 206B · Centreville, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1999 · N1285S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the helicopter's fuel system resulting in an in-flight loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of overboard porting of fuel when the airframe fuel filter was left in the 'drain and locked'…
- [NTSB FTW00LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA006.md): WSK PZL Mielec M18 · Weldon, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1999 · N4779G · Destroyed
  > The cause of the accident was undetermined.
- [NTSB FTW00LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA005.md): Piper PA-36-285 · Brownfield, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1999 · N4241U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with power wires while maneuvering during an aerial application flight. A factor was the sunglare.
- [NTSB NYC00FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA004.md): Cessna 182R · Killingworth, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1999 · N121BG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure follow the published instrument approach procedure. A factor in the accident was the low cloud ceiling.
- [NTSB CHI00LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA004.md): Draper Rans S-10 · Benton, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1999 · N7868G · Destroyed
  > the pilot inadvertently stalled the airplane. Factors relating to the accident was the undetermined loss of power and the pilot's lack of recent experience in the airplane.
- [NTSB FTW00RA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00RA003.md): Bell 214ST · Dhahran, Saudi Arabia · Accident · 12 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 2, 1999 · N704H
- [NTSB FTW00FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00FA001.md): Cessna P210N · Spicewood, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1999 · N7542K · Destroyed
  > The pilot's delayed application of full throttle during a go-around, which resulted in a slow airspeed and inadvertent stall/spin. A factor was the pilot's habit of only applying partial power during takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW99LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA272.md): Cessna 150F · Poteau, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1999 · N8092S · Substantial damage
  > The instructor pilot's inadequate in-flight decision making, which resulted in the continued flight with a disabled generator and subsequent total failure of the electrical system. Factors were the installation of the inadequate generator fuse by unknown…
- [NTSB CHI00FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA003.md): Beech D-45 · Oswego, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1999 · N300SH · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > the visual lookout not obtained by the pilot of the Beech T-34 and the inadequate procedure by the Lima Lima Flying Squadron. The delayed entry into the maneuver by the pilot of the Beech D-45 was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI99FA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA356.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Clinton, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1999 · N5747U · Destroyed
  > the pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather conditions and not maintaining altitude/clearance. Factors were the low clouds, rain, and dark night conditions.
- [NTSB MIA99FA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99FA269.md): Piper PA-31P · Louisville, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1999 · N100EE · Destroyed
  > The pilot's disregard for the published minimum descent altitude resulting in tree contact and separation of 51 inches of the left wing. Findings in the investigation were the pilot's two failures of the ATP checkride in a multiengine airplane.
- [NTSB DCA99MA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA99MA088.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Volcano, HI · Accident · 10 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1999 · N411WL · Destroyed
  > the pilot's decision to continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) in an area of cloud-covered mountainous terrain. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's failure to properly navigate and his disregard for standard operating…
- [NTSB NYC99FA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA236.md): Piper PA 22-150 · Goshen, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1999 · N2381P · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent collision with terrain. A factor in this accident was the down-sloping terrain.
- [NTSB LAX99FA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA317.md): Kaman HH-43F · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1999 · N100PL · Destroyed
  > Failure of the horizontal stabilizer left outboard forward attach point because of a previously existing crack that resulted from inadequate maintenance inspection by the operator. A factor was the use of automotive parts.
- [NTSB FTW99FA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA265.md): Carter Spacewalker II · Conroe, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1999 · N235FC · Destroyed
  > The in-flight separation of the left wing due to the failure of the wing spars resulting from the builder's improper design change utilizing basswood for the spars instead of the specified spruce.
- [NTSB ATL99FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99FA135.md): North American T-6-SNJ-5 · Nashville, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1999 · N23ZH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed which resulted in a stall and the loss of control. A factor was pilot impairment due to the use of drugs.
- [NTSB MIA99FA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99FA263.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Moreland, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1999 · N27343 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the minimum descent altitude while executing a localizer approach. Contributing factors were low ceilings and dark night conditions as well as the trees.
- [NTSB CHI99FA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA346.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Fort Scott, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1999 · N8446W · Destroyed
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft. Factors were the pilot's lack of total experience, his lack of familiarity with the airplane, and the stall/spin encountered.
- [NTSB MIA99LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA258.md): Beech BE-200 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1999 · YV385 · Destroyed
  > undetermined.
- [NTSB FTW99FA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA262.md): Beech A36TC · Franklinton, LA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1999 · N206WJ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent stall while attempting to clear trees during a go-around. Factors were the pilot's misjudgment of the airplane's distance and speed during the precautionary landing and the partial loss of engine power due to a perforated piston.
- [NTSB CHI99LA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA344.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Atlanta, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1999 · N5532K · Destroyed
  > the pilots failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Factors were the aerobatic maneuvers performed by the pilot and the low altitude.
- [NTSB ATL99FA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99FA134.md): Beech BE-35-J35 · Bartow, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1999 · N648T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel management that resulted in the complete loss of engine power.
- [NTSB SEA99LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA166.md): Pitts 11 · Iona, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1999 · N11PU · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's delayed recovery from a snap roll. A contributing factor was the low altitude at which the maneuver was initiated.
- [NTSB LAX99FA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA316.md): Piper PA-24-180 · June Lake, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1999 · N5673P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into known instrument meteorological conditions, including icing, which resulted in an in-flight collision with mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB LAX99FA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA311.md): No American/Rogers B L P-51R · Reno, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1999 · N57LR · Destroyed
  > The onset of a flutter event and the resultant separation of the rudder and empennage from the aircraft. The precipitating cause for the flutter could not be determined.
- [NTSB FTW99FA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA261.md): Cessna 182A · Bryan, TX · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1999 · N4803D · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in an inadvertent stall. A factor was the loss of engine power as a result of fatigue cracking and separation of the #6 cylinder head.
- [NTSB MIA99WA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99WA260.md): Aero Commander 500S · La Tinta, Guatemala · Accident · 6 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 17, 1999 · TGRBK · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI99FA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA342.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Warrensburg, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1999 · N9575T · Destroyed
  > Aircraft control not being maintained by the private pilot candidate and the inadequate supervision by the FAA Designated Examiner. Factors relating to the accident were the inadvertent spin, the unsuccessful remedial action attempted by the flightcrew, and…
- [NTSB CHI99FA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA343.md): Piper J-3 · Brookville, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1999 · N3223N · Destroyed
  > the stall/spin encountered by the pilot. A factor was the intentional slow flight.
- [NTSB CHI99FA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA341.md): Cessna 172H · Plattsburg, MO · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1999 · N1406F · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the initial climb. A factor relating to this accident was the inadvertent stall/spin.

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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=198

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