# 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 SEA99FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99FA113.md): Alexander VAN'S RV-8 · Lafayette, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1999 · N41VA · Destroyed
  > Fatigue of the number two connecting rod end resulting in a fracture at the rod end and release from the crankshaft, an ensuing in-flight fuel fed fire, followed by the pilot's abandoning the aircraft in flight. A contributing factor was pressure on the pilot…
- [NTSB SEA99FA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99FA112.md): Beech A23 · Eatonville, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1999 · N8873M · Substantial damage
  > Improper fuel management which led to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB SEA99FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99FA116.md): Cessna 182D · Big Creek, ID · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1999 · N8761X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during approach. Factors included high density altitude conditions and high terrain, which obstructed view of the runway and limited maneuvering space in the traffic pattern.
- [NTSB CHI99FA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA223.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Fertile, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1999 · N7314P · Destroyed
  > the inadvertent stall. Factors relating to this accident were the instructor pilot maneuvering the airplane at very low altitude and the trees.
- [NTSB CHI99FA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA222.md): Cessna 182E · Menominee Falls, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1999 · N2899Y · Destroyed
  > the pilots failure to maintain adequate clearance. A factor was the static wire.
- [NTSB SEA99FA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99FA105.md): Gadbury RV-6A · Arlington, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1999 · N5987D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's excessive climb rate, which lead to his failure to maintain an airspeed above stalling speed (Vs). Factors include the pilot's lack of total experience in the aircraft make and model.
- [NTSB DCA99WA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA99WA068.md): Boeing 727-243F · Kathmandu, Nepal · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 7, 1999 · VT-LCI · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA99FA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99FA104.md): Harry Tomlinson Coot A · Arlington, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1999 · N700HT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to attain adequate clearance from power transmission lines.
- [NTSB DEN99FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99FA114.md): Cessna 182J · La Veta, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1999 · N3334F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Factors were low ceiling and the pilot's lack of instrument experience.
- [NTSB NYC99LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA165.md): Lakeland Ultralites Kolb Mark III · Clark, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1999 · N901JL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to perform an aerobatic maneuver with inadequate altitude for recovery/clearance.
- [NTSB DEN99FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99FA113.md): Pitts S-2B · Steamboat Sprgs, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1999 · N321MB · Destroyed
  > Intentional aerobatics performed by the pilot at an altitude insufficient to make a safe recovery.
- [NTSB LAX99FA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA242.md): Beech 58 · Hilo, HI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1999 · N971GA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper fuel system modifications resulting in inadequate fuel flow to the left engine during a critical phase of flight. Factors in the accident were the operation at an over gross weight condition with a CG more than 2 inches aft of the rear…
- [NTSB CHI99FA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA213.md): Larson Smith Miniplane DSA-1 · Blackduck, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1999 · N535Y · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control not being maintained by the pilot. Factors to the accident were the aerobatic maneuvers being flown by the pilot and the encountered spiral.
- [NTSB DEN99FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99FA119.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Coaldale, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1999 · N4753A · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane for reasons for reasons undetermined.
- [NTSB FTW99FA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA177.md): Beech V35 · Baton Rouge, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1999 · N5608S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's performance of an abrupt maneuver immediately after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB NYC99FA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA163.md): Piper PA-31T · Deerfield, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1999 · N602RM · Destroyed
  > Loss of control of the airplane due to pilot incapacitation following a heart attack.
- [NTSB DCA99WA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA99WA075.md): Beech 99 · Leige, Belgium · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 30, 1999 · DIBEX · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN99FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99FA109.md): Boeing Stearman A75 · Carpenter, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1999 · N801RB · Destroyed
  > Pilot incapacitation for unknown reasons.
- [NTSB ATL99FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99FA102.md): Beech BE-58 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1999 · N17915 · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to follow emergency procedures that resulted in the uncontrolled collision with trees.
- [NTSB FTW99FA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA176.md): Cessna T210L · Petersburg, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1999 · N93058 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain obstacle clearance.
- [NTSB NYC99FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA161.md): Piper J3C-85 · Dawson, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1999 · N1548N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to turn toward rising terrain with inadequate terrain clearance. Factors were the density altitude, downdraft, and the pilot's decision to operate at a weight in excess of the maximum allowable gross weight.
- [NTSB CHI99FA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA202.md): Rans S-10 Sakota · La Crosse, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1999 · N108AN · Destroyed
  > directional control not maintained by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI99FA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA196.md): Beech C-23 · Mandan, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1999 · N9703Q · Destroyed
  > the pilot failed to maintain aircraft control on approach to the airport after encountering high winds, gusts, rain, and thunderstorms in the area.
- [NTSB MIA99WA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99WA198.md): Beech T-34B Mentor · San Isidro, Dominican Republic · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 25, 1999 · N1611 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA99FA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99FA188.md): Beech C90 · Munson, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1999 · N3019W · Destroyed
  > The poor in-flight weather evaluation by the pilot-in-command and his operation of the airplane at an indicated airspeed greater than the design maneuvering speed (Va) in a thunderstorm contrary to the pilot's operating handbook resulting in an in-flight…
- [NTSB NYC99FA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA157.md): Robinson R-22 · Hurricane, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1999 · N9070F · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm and the transmission wires.
- [NTSB NYC99WA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99WA206.md): Robinson R22 · Grossenhain, Germany · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 22, 1999 · N220WP · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI99WA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99WA194.md): Maule M-5-220C · Lake St. John, Canada · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 22, 1999 · N62041 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW99FA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA172.md): Keen Glasair I · Albany, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1999 · N233TK · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent stall while performing an evasive maneuver to avoid colliding with powerlines. Factors were the night light condition and the pilot's decision to fly at low altitude.
- [NTSB NYC99FA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA150.md): Canadair F-86E · Mount Holly, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1999 · N186JC · Destroyed
  > A failure in the fuel transfer system which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB LAX99FA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA220.md): Cessna 182A · Paso Robles, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1999 · N4824D · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to set the trim as prescribed by the published check list. This led to a steep climb angle which caused the airspeed to decay, resulting in a stall at an altitude too low to allow recovery.
- [NTSB CHI99FA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA190.md): Cessna 182J · Satanta, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1999 · N2711F · Substantial damage
  > the preflight planning/preparation and the missed approach not performed by the pilot. The obstruction clearance not maintained by the pilot was an additional cause. Contributing factors were the low ceiling and the fog.
- [NTSB MIA99WA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99WA187.md): Cessna U206F · Ciudad Bolivar, Venezuela · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 18, 1999 · YV239 · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX99FA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA214.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Bass Lake, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1999 · N2706R · Destroyed
  > Inadequate in-flight planning and decision making resulted in a failure to maintain clearance from terrain. A factor in the accident was the pilot's low total time and lack of experience in this make and model of airplane.
- [NTSB FTW99FA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA171.md): Heilig-Reading Emeraude CP 301A · Altus, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1999 · N3751 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a wire, during an approach to a private airstrip.
- [NTSB NYC99FA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA140.md): Sikorsky S-76A · Jackson, KY · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1999 · N2743E · Destroyed
  > the failure of the PIC to adequately supervise the SIC, and maintain a positive climb. Factors were the fog and dark night.
- [NTSB MIA99FA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99FA180.md): Cessna 421C · Charlotte, NC · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1999 · N421LL · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to shutdown the right engine and feather the propeller after a reported loss of power in the engine shortly after takeoff resulting in the airplane descending, colliding with trees and then the ground.
- [NTSB SEA99GA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99GA085.md): Cessna 182R · Enterprise, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jun 13, 1999 · N9458H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering in a canyon, and the mentor's failure to take adequate remedial action. Factors included box canyon terrain and high density altitude conditions.
- [NTSB MIA99LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA179.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Wimauma, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1999 · N7485J · No damage
  > a passenger deplaning the airplane while the engine was running struck the propeller.
- [NTSB LAX99LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA215.md): AB Sportine Aviacija Genesis 2 · Minden, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1999 · N240BG · Destroyed
  > The flight control stabilator becoming disconnected during the initial ground tow. Factors in the accident were the inadequate preflight by the pilot and communications with the pilot not possible.
- [NTSB CHI99GA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99GA185.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Baudette, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jun 11, 1999 · N305NR · Destroyed
  > the pilot inadvertently stalled the airplane. A factor was the low altitude.
- [NTSB ANC99FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99FA074.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Tanana, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1999 · N41078 · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB MIA99FA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99FA172.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Cape Canaveral, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1999 · N56192 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's VFR flight into Instrument meteorological conditions and his subsequent failure to maintain control of the aircraft resulting in overload and separation of both wings. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to obtain a preflight and…
- [NTSB ANC99FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99FA073.md): Eurocopter AS-350BA · Juneau, AK · Accident · 7 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1999 · N6099S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into adverse weather, spatial disorientation, and failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors associated with the accident were pressure by the company to continue flights in marginal weather, and the "flat" lighting leading…
- [NTSB NYC99FA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA136.md): American Eurocopter AS-350B · Ashcamp, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1999 · N35AG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate visual look out which resulted in an in-flight collision with wires.
- [NTSB CHI99FA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA177.md): Cessna 340A · Phillipsburg, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1999 · N1372G · Destroyed
  > the pilot not maintaining flying speed. Factors to the accident were the fuel transfer problem of unknown origin.
- [NTSB CHI99FA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA174.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Drummond Island, MI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1999 · N246MA · Destroyed
  > the altitude/clearance not obtained/maintained and the inadequate planning/decision by the pilot-in-command. The exceeded aircraft performance was an additional cause. The unfavorable wind and trees were contributing factors.
- [NTSB SEA99LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA081.md): D. Wayne Smith Wayncraft 14 · Libby, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1999 · N58WS · Substantial damage
  > Collision with terrain for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX99LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA209.md): Blanco SEA Hawker · Yucca Valley, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1999 · N2485 · Destroyed
  > A loss of control in flight for undetermined reasons that resulted in an in flight collision with terrain. A factor was turbulent weather conditions in mountainous/hilly terrain.
- [NTSB LAX99LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA211.md): Cessna 150G · Rimrock, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1999 · N2675J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and to maintain airspeed during the aborted landing, resulting in an inadvertent stall. A factor was the pilot's failure to adjust the flaps for the attempted aborted landing in accordance with the…

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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=201

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