# 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 LAX99LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA303.md): Nye KR-2 · Mariposa, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1999 · N71KN · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed margin while performing an intentional steep right bank turning maneuver, which resulted in a stall/mush and descent into terrain.
- [NTSB DCA99RA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA99RA084.md): Dassault Falcon 900 · Bucharest, Romania · Accident · 6 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 14, 1999 · SXECH
- [NTSB SEA99LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA159.md): Gentry Series 5 Vixen · Naples, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1999 · N199DG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a turn back toward the departure surface, resulting in a stall.
- [NTSB NYC99LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA224.md): North American T6-G · Falmouth, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1999 · N7767C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of altitude/clearance on approach which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB NYC99FA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA222.md): Cessna 337C · North Adams, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1999 · N973FS · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > the failure of the pilot of the Cessna 305 to follow the instructions issued, and maintain a low altitude. A factor was the delay in evasive action by the pilot of the Cessna 337 after he was first advised that the Cessna 305 was climbing.
- [NTSB FTW99FA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA256.md): Spagnoletti AIR Command 582 · Conroe, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1999 · N813AC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff/initial climb. A factor was the pilot's lack of recent experience in the type of aircraft.
- [NTSB ATL99FA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99FA127.md): Gulfstream American AA-5A · Carthage, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1999 · N26801 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain altitude clearance while maneuvering. A factor was the pine trees.
- [NTSB CHI99LA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA337.md): Reichert MJ-77 · Owosso, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1999 · N51MJ · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper preflight which resulted in a takeoff with the oil cap not secured and the subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB LAX99FA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA301.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Strathmore, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1999 · N1775P · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate terrain and obstacle clearance altitude, which resulted in a collision with power transmission wires.
- [NTSB NYC99LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA221.md): Valenza Volksplane VP-II · Westmore, VT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1999 · N8535B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from the trees. A related factor was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane.
- [NTSB NYC99FA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA220.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Westerly, RI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1999 · N4830S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control of the airplane during a turn.
- [NTSB MIA99FA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99FA245.md): Beech B-90 · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · 8 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1999 · N338AS · Destroyed
  > a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors in this accident were the pilot's operation of the airplane in an overweight condition, inadequate pre-flight and in-flight planning.
- [NTSB IAD99RA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99RA065.md): Cessna 404 · Linwood, United Kingdom · Accident · 8 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 3, 1999 · GILGW
- [NTSB ATL99FA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99FA122.md): Mooney M20J · Gainesville, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1999 · N4072H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed which resulted in a stall and the subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC99FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99FA130.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Bettles, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1999 · N9166K · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather conditions. Factors in the accident were low ceilings and snow.
- [NTSB LAX99FA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA294.md): Mooney M20D · Bear Valley, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1999 · N6831U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI99FA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA332.md): Piper PA-12 · Neguanee, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1999 · N91901 · Destroyed
  > the pilot failed to maintain clearance from the tower.
- [NTSB LAX99LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA292.md): Hughes 369HS · Pohnpei (Pacific Ocean) · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1999 · N42054 · Destroyed
  > An in-flight collision with the water for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB IAD99RA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99RA063.md): Cessna 404 · Arusha, Tanzania · Accident · 12 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 1, 1999 · 5HNAT
- [NTSB DEN99FA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99FA158.md): Wroblewski RV-4 · Bayfield, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1999 · N95PW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DEN99FA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99FA157.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Villa Grove, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1999 · N4366D · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's improper inflight decision to enter a narrow blind/box canyon, and his misjudgment of the vertical and lateral clearances. A factor was the downdrafts.
- [NTSB SEA99LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA151.md): Rotordyne 200 · Kent, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1999 · N85Z · Destroyed
  > The owner/builder's failure to properly torque the rotor blade retaining bolts.
- [NTSB NYC99FA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA216.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Plymouth, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1999 · N98FM · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's inadequate remedial action, and the pilot-under-instruction's panic and subsequent interference with the flight controls.
- [NTSB DCA99RA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA99RA076.md): Boeing 737-200 · Ba, Argentina · Accident · 80 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 31, 1999 · LVWRZ
- [NTSB SEA99FA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99FA152.md): Cessna T210M · Marcola, OR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1999 · N747CC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain while descending in an area of deteriorating weather. Factors include mountainous terrain, clouds, low ceilings, the pilot's inadequate preflight weather analysis, and his improper decision to attempt…
- [NTSB NYC99FA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA213.md): Cessna 172N · Sussex, NJ · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1999 · N737CJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to takeoff with a tailwind. Factor's in this accident were the tailwind condition and pressure to depart caused by other airplanes performing successful downwind departures.
- [NTSB IAD99WA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99WA062.md): Learjet 35A · Adwa, Ethiopia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 29, 1999 · N350JF · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD99LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA061.md): Schleicher ASW-19 · Bedminster, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1999 · N19DQ · Destroyed
  > the pilot's medical incapacitation after suffering a massive stroke.
- [NTSB ANC99FA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99FA128.md): Cessna 170B · Cooper Landing, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1999 · N3402D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB SEA99FA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99FA150.md): Cessna 182E · Ryegate, MT · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1999 · N2886Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC conditions and his failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain. Factors include low ceilings and inadequate in-flight planning.
- [NTSB MIA99WA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99WA244.md): Cessna 206 · La Ceiba, Honduras · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 28, 1999 · HRAJM · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA99WA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99WA240.md): Robinson R22B · Cornakelly, Ireland · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 27, 1999 · EIMAC · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI99FA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA311.md): Walker Breezy · Janesville, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1999 · N12BZ · Destroyed
  > the inadvertent stall. A factor relating to this accident was the pilot's excessive climb rate.
- [NTSB SEA99LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA149.md): Bell 47G-2 · Benton City, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1999 · N11VH · Destroyed
  > A loss of power for undetermined reasons and the failure of the pilot to maintain adequate rotor RPM following the power loss. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of certification and total experience.
- [NTSB IAD99WA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99WA060.md): Cessna 206G · Nairobi, Kenya · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 26, 1999 · N733YU · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC99FA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA214.md): Cessna 172N · Dyke, VA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1999 · N733DH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his inability to see the rapidly rising terrain. A factor was the pilot's inaccurate evaluation of the weather.
- [NTSB CHI99LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA309.md): Pinick Horizon 2 · Grain Valley, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1999 · N787TP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in this type of airplane.
- [NTSB NYC99FA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA210.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Saddle Island, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1999 · N98PK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from trees.
- [NTSB DCA99RA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA99RA074.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-90 · Hualien, Taiwan · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 24, 1999 · B7873
- [NTSB SEA99FA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99FA146.md): Republic RC-3 · Chimacum, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1999 · N6070K · Destroyed
  > The inadequate visual lookout by both the pilot-in-command and second pilot, and the pilot-in-command's failure to maintain sufficient flying speed to prevent a stall condition. Contributing factors were the transmission lines, gusty wind conditions, and the…
- [NTSB FTW99FA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA235.md): Beech D-35 · Seminole, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1999 · N2934B · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power caused by oil starvation, which resulted in the failure of the #6 cylinder connecting rod bolts. A factor was the pilot's performance of an evasive maneuver to avoid impacting buildings, trees, people on the ground, and power lines.
- [NTSB MIA99FA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99FA232.md): Beech C24R · Pickens, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1999 · N67198 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly preflight plan and prepare for the flight's fuel consumption resulting in engine loss of power due to fuel exhaustion and the subsequent inflight collision with trees.
- [NTSB NYC99LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA208.md): Klotz Kolb Mark III · Scott, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1999 · N6268A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall, after he experienced a loss of lift due to an improperly installed gap seal.
- [NTSB LAX99FA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA275.md): Mooney M20E · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1999 · N2654W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's steep turn at low altitude that resulted in an accelerated stall while in the landing configuration, leading to a loss of control and subsequent ground impact.
- [NTSB SEA99FA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99FA144.md): Beech F33A · White Swan, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1999 · N2291L · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight planning/preparation and low airspeed. A dirt embankment, soft runway, and an excessive takeoff weight were factors.
- [NTSB MIA99FA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99FA230.md): Cessna 210L · Tampa, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1999 · N640AJ · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to follow procedures and directives established by the operator for his failure to fuel the airplane after landing following the first leg. Contributing to the accident was the total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.…
- [NTSB ANC99FAMS2](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99FAMS2.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Chitina, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Aug 18, 1999 · N56877 · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB DEN99FA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99FA148.md): Grumman American AA-5 · Newcastle, WY · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1999 · N1370R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and inadequate altitude/clearance from the transmission wires.
- [NTSB FTW99FA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA222.md): Piper PA30 · Holdenville, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1999 · N7178Y · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff initial climb. Factors were the loss of right engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's lack of total experience in the make and model of aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI99FA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA293.md): Hudson Avenger · Lansing, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1999 · N4088X · Destroyed
  > the weight and balance exceeded by the owner/builder. The inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the owner/builder.

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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=199

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