# 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 IAD99FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99FA041.md): Cessna 305A · Hilltown, PA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 1, 1999 · N5171G · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The inadequate lookout of both pilots, and the pilot of the other aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI99LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA137.md): Berrick GP-4 · Plattsmouth, NE · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1999 · N54WB · Destroyed
  > aircraft control and airspeed not maintained by the pilot-in-command. A factor to the accident was the inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB NYC99FA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA098.md): Cessna 150G · Watertown, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1999 · N8426J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command misjudged altitude, which resulted in an in-flight collision with utility wires at the approach end of the airstrip. A factor was the pilot's failure to wear his corrective lenses.
- [NTSB MIA99FA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99FA142.md): Cessna 210L · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1999 · N3458H · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to a disconnected throttle/power lever, cable. Also causal was the failure of the mechanic to install a cotter pin in the throttle control cable attach hardware at the throttle control arm, and failure of the company quality control…
- [NTSB FTW99FA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA123.md): Cessna 402C · Goldsby, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1999 · N819BW · Destroyed
  > The fatigue failure of the right wing spar as a result of inadequate quality control during manufacture of the spar. A factor was the inadequate inspection of the right wing by maintenance personnel, which failed to detect the crack.
- [NTSB NYC99FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA097.md): Ives Sonerai II-L · Eastford, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1999 · N56RA · Destroyed
  > Inadequate welding of the airplane's spar-box by the owner/builder, which resulted in a total spar-box failure in-flight. A factor in the accident was the pilot's decision to perform aerobatics.
- [NTSB LAX99FA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA162.md): Globe GC-1B · Trona, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1999 · N80720 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude while performing intentional low altitude passes over a campground.
- [NTSB LAX99FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA161.md): Cessna 210 · Hayward, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1999 · N9512T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and his failure to verify fuel consumption during flight that resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent collision with obstacles and the ground.
- [NTSB ATL99FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99FA074.md): Cessna 172 · Savannah, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1999 · N6433B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's selection of the wrong runway for landing and his delayed go-around, which resulted in the collision with trees. A factor was the tailwind on landing.
- [NTSB MIA99FA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99FA140.md): Beech B95A · Fountain, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1999 · N6600 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane that resulted in a loss of engine power because of fuel vent blockage and his selection of unsuitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN99FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99FA066.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar 601P · Ruidoso, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1999 · N48MD · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for undetermined reason. A factor was the low ceiling IMC weather condition.
- [NTSB SEA99LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA054.md): Wells Baby Lakes · Monroe, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1999 · N92JW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor was attempting to fly the airplane outside of its weight and balance limits.
- [NTSB NYC99FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA096.md): Sellors Searey · Selby Beach, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1999 · N6115P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing sequence, which resulted in the airplane contacting the water in a nose low attitude.
- [NTSB LAX99FA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA160.md): Cessna 150G · Gorman, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1999 · N3403J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional flight into adverse weather conditions beneath a low ceiling in mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB FTW99FA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA121.md): Cessna 182G · Blanco, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1999 · N2330R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions and his failure to maintain clearance with terrain. Factors were, the low cloud and drizzle weather conditions, and the dark night light conditions.
- [NTSB FTW99RA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99RA122.md): Kawasaki BK-117B-1 · Keelung, Taiwan · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 21, 1999 · B5550
- [NTSB ATL99FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99FA072.md): Beech T-34A · Rydal, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1999 · N140SW · Destroyed
  > Fracture of the wing spar as a result of fatigue cracking that occurred over an unknown number of flights and flight hours with a wing loading spectrum not anticipated during design of the airplane. This report was modified on November 2, 2005.
- [NTSB NYC99LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA093.md): Mooney M20E · Brooksville, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1999 · N1987Y · Substantial damage
  > Contaminated fuel which resulted in the forced landing, and a heart attack from an adrenaline rush that interacted with preexisting coronary disease which resulted in the pilot's death.
- [NTSB MIA99LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA131.md): Piper J-3C · Jackson, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1999 · N38272 · No damage
  > The failure of the airshow aerial performer to maintain a grip on the airplane's externally mounted rope ladder for unknown reasons and his failure to install and use a safety line resulting in his fall to earth. A factor in the accident was the sudden…
- [NTSB LAX99FA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA150.md): Beech 36 · San Diego, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1999 · N7706R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper glidepath during an ILS approach. A factor in the accident was the pilot's disregard for the weather reports, which showed the airport as being below landing minimums.
- [NTSB DCA99RA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA99RA056.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-11 · Shanghai, China · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 15, 1999 · HL737
- [NTSB LAX99RA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99RA151.md): Bell 206B · 60 N. Jakarta, Indonesia · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 14, 1999 · PKDBC
- [NTSB CHI99FA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA129.md): Cessna 152 · Superior, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1999 · N4611B · Destroyed
  > the Certified Flight Instructor failed to maintain control of the airplane.
- [NTSB ANC99FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99FA047.md): Cessna 207A · Kotzebue, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1999 · N73188 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, spatial disorientation, and an inadvertent stall. Factors in the accident were weather conditions consisting of snow and mist, and flat lighting conditions.
- [NTSB MIA99FA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99FA125.md): Piper PA-16 · Hardeeville, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1999 · N5796H · Destroyed
  > An inflight loss of control for undetermined reasons while in a descent and the subsequent collision with the terrain.
- [NTSB IAD99FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99FA038.md): Beech BE-95A · Shawsville, VA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1999 · N3113K · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in intentional flight into known severe turbulence and the subsequent loss of control. Factors in the accident were the turbulence in instrument meteorological conditions and an airplane loaded over the…
- [NTSB DCA99RA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA99RA053.md): Boeing 737-400 · Ceyhan Adana, Türkiye · Accident · 6 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 7, 1999 · TC-JEP · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX99FA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA138.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Warner Springs, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1999 · N9254Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot disregarded his weather briefing and attempted flight into areas of forecast and reported icing and moderate to severe turbulence. The airplane encountered mountain wave activity resulting in an overload condition and in-flight separation of the…
- [NTSB LAX99FA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA137.md): Mbb B0-105CBS-4 · Indian Springs, NV · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1999 · N105HH · Destroyed
  > the pilot's decision to continue VFR flight in deteriorating IFR conditions resulting in spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB FTW99FA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA104.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Waldron, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1999 · N497CA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's encounter with adverse weather and loss of aircraft control, which resulted in exceeding the aircraft's design stress limits. Factors were the pilot's lack of total experience in the make and model of airplane, and the icing and thunderstorm…
- [NTSB NYC99FA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA085.md): Cessna 310N · Cecilia, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1999 · N4159Q · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the airplane. A factor was the flight instructor's inexperience instructing in the accident airplane.
- [NTSB LAX99WA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99WA141.md): Bell 412 · Santan, Indonesia · Accident · 7 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 3, 1999 · PKHMV · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX99FA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA136.md): Bell 206B · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1999 · N992UC · Destroyed
  > The failure of the flight crew to properly preflight the helicopter and to detect and remove accumulated snow from the engine inlets and plenum chamber. Factors in the accident were the clouded plenum chamber inspection window and the failure of preceding…
- [NTSB CHI99FA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA227.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 601P · St. Clair Shore, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1999 · N441CB · Destroyed
  > Undetermined as the aircraft was not recovered.
- [NTSB ATL99FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99FA066.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Tallahassee, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1999 · N15478 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed during initial climb which resulted in a stall and uncontrolled collision with terrain.
- [NTSB DEN99FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99FA064.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Pagosa Springs, CO · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1999 · N56306 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC conditions. Related factors were flight into known adverse weather, the adverse weather, mountain obscuration, snow, icing, and high density altitude.
- [NTSB FTW99FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA100.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Houston, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1999 · N2323V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter while maneuvering. A factor was the pilot's impairment due to his use of a prescription narcotic.
- [NTSB MIA99FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99FA114.md): Grumman G-21A · Lauderdale Lake, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1999 · N5548A · Destroyed
  > The pilots failure to correctly identify an in-flight emergency (fluctuating manifold pressure and rpm due to a disconnected spark plug lead / unscrewed ignition lead shroud) and failure to complete the engine shutdown procedure once it was initiated…
- [NTSB CHI99FA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA112.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Duluth, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1999 · N115CD · Destroyed
  > the lack of sufficient aileron-to-wing gap clearance design. Contributing factors were the inadequate oversight of the Federal Aviation Administration of the design and manufacturing and flight test process of Cirrus Design Corporation, the location of the…
- [NTSB LAX99FA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA129.md): Cessna 152 · Rancho Cucamong, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1999 · N67821 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from mountainous terrain for unknown reasons.
- [NTSB CHI99LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA111.md): Cessna A188B · Atwood, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1999 · N5706G · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles.
- [NTSB NYC99FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA078.md): Deleeuw Sprint 1000 · Lakewood, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1999 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control, which resulted in an unintentional stall/spin after an engine failure. A factor in the accident was the engine failure, which occurred when the magneto piston seized within the cylinder sleeve during an overtemp event.
- [NTSB MIA99FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99FA108.md): Pushkar Hornet · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1999 · N4376N · Destroyed
  > the pilot's (owner/builder) inadvertent aerodynamic stall of the airplane after a total loss of engine power. Factors were the pilot's improper maintenance action and his lack of total experience in the airplane type.
- [NTSB LAX99FA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA128.md): Ercoupe 415E · Kingman, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1999 · N94818 · Destroyed
  > The in-flight loss of airplane control due to rear wing spar attachment fitting failure. The failure resulted from severe corrosion that was undetected during performance of an inspection specified by an airworthiness directive. The airworthiness directive…
- [NTSB LAX99FA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA125.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Lytle Creek, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1999 · N2529W · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadvertent visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions resulting in impact with high terrain.
- [NTSB FTW99FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA094.md): Eurocopter AS-350-B2 · Eugene Is. 193 · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1999 · N6100R · Destroyed
  > the loss of control as a result of the spring-steel extension becoming entangled with the hatch door handle during takeoff. A contributing factor was the flat design of the spring-steel extension.
- [NTSB NYC99FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA074.md): Cessna 340A · Chesapeake, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1999 · N13DT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a single engine emergency landing, after experiencing a failure of the left engine. A factor in this accident was the failure of the left engine's camshaft due to a fatigue crack.
- [NTSB IAD99GA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99GA036.md): Mil MI-8MTV-1 · Hinche, Haiti · Accident · 13 fatal · Final report · Mar 15, 1999 · RA-25464 · Destroyed
  > The flightcrew's inability to maintain visual contact with mountainous terrain in night, instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was a lack of preparation and support for difficult flight conditions, including lack of coordination…
- [NTSB IAD99FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99FA034.md): Beech BE-76 · Dravosburg, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1999 · N6638C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to accurately calculate fuel required for the flight, and his decision not to divert for fuel prior to his intended destination. A factor in the accident was the pilot's over confidence in his ability to operate the airplane with minimal…
- [NTSB DEN99FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99FA051.md): Cessna 172 · Gill, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1999 · N6085A · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional maneuvering at an unwarranted low altitude resulting in a collision with the ground. Factors were the pilot's ostentatious behavioral display and reduced lighting (dusk) 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=203

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