# 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 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.
- [NTSB NYC99FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA071.md): Mooney M20K · Counts, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1999 · N231HU · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI99FA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA105.md): Beech C-45G · Romulus, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1999 · N234L · Destroyed
  > the aircraft control not maintained and the inadvertent stall by the pilot while maneuvering to the landing area. The open door was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB SEA99FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99FA041.md): Cessna 421B · North Bend, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1999 · N41096 · Substantial damage
  > A delayed aborted takeoff for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB CHI99FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA101.md): Mooney M20F · Cabool, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1999 · N9381M · Destroyed
  > The pilot not maintaining an appropriate airspeed during the turn from base to final resulting in a stall.
- [NTSB SEA99LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA038.md): Sikorsky S-64E · Shelton, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1999 · N194AC · No damage
  > The failure of the victim to follow the procedure that required him to make sure that all choker lines had separated from the helicopter's release mechanism prior to entering the landing (collection area).
- [NTSB LAX99LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA113.md): Cessna P210N · Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean) · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1999 · HSKCC · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine oil pressure and ensuing loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW99LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA086.md): Keil Jaeger D-IX · Santa Fe, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1999 · N257JK · Destroyed
  > The separation of the right upper aileron for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB MIA99FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99FA095.md): Beech AT11/18 · Tampa, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1999 · N65860 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane resulting in an inadvertent stall at too low an altitude to allow for recovery.
- [NTSB IAD99RA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99RA032.md): Bell 407 · Belo Horizonte, Brazil · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 26, 1999 · PT-YVI
- [NTSB NYC99LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA063.md): Piper PA 32R-301 · Dulles, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 1999 · N3559U · No damage
  > The FBO employee's diverted attention, resulting in an inadvertent encounter with a rotating propeller.
- [NTSB LAX99LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA108.md): Bell UH-1H · Glenn, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 1999 · N6258Z · Destroyed
  > An inflight loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI99FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA094.md): Cessna 172C · Grenola, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 1999 · N1831Y · Destroyed
  > loss of control in flight due to incapacitation.
- [NTSB LAX99LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA107.md): Weatherly 620B · Yuma, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1999 · N2014U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from the power lines during an aerial application flight. A factor in the accident was the dark night lighting conditions.
- [NTSB LAX99FA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA104.md): Beech 95-B55 · Coalinga, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1999 · N125TW · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadvertant visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB ATL99FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99FA048.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Cartersville, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1999 · N21724 · Destroyed
  > In flight collision with terrain for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX99FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA096.md): Beech C99 · Bishop, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 1999 · N205RA · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to follow procedures and directives and his failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB NYC99FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA060.md): Cessna 170A · Leominster, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1999 · N1460D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper altitude during the approach.
- [NTSB MIA99WA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99WA086.md): Cessna 210N · Trinidad, Bolivia · Accident · 6 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 7, 1999 · CP161 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA99FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99FA075.md): Cessna 210J · Naples, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 1999 · N6174F · Destroyed
  > In-flight collision with water while on base turn to final at night for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX99FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA091.md): Cessna 150J · Mariposa, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 1999 · N50878 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's premature descent into terrain during a dark nighttime approach. Also causal was his physiological impairment due to alcohol. A contributing factor was his psychological condition.
- [NTSB FTW99FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA075.md): Cessna 182B · Ozona, TX · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 1999 · N54FC · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to obtain/maintain clearance from terrain during initial climb after take off. A contributing factor was the dark night.
- [NTSB CHI99FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA089.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Belle Fourche, SD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 1999 · N8075D · Destroyed
  > inadequate preflight planning/preparation, refueling not performed, and aircraft control not maintained by the pilot. The inadvertent stall by the pilot was an additional cause. Fuel exhaustion was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB LAX99FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA102.md): North American T-28B · Joshua Tree, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 1999 · N628B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to attempt flight into an area of known adverse weather and the subsequent inadvertent VFR flight into IFR conditions resulting in an in-flight collision with mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB LAX99FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA090.md): North American T-28C · Joshua Tree, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 1999 · N128BJ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to attempt flight into an area of known adverse weather and the subsequent inadvertent VFR flight into IFR conditions resulting in an in-flight collision with mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB CHI99FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA079.md): Cessna U-206G · Salem, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1999 · N7586N · Destroyed
  > the spatial disorientation and loss of control by the pilot after a reported vacuum failure. Factors were instrument flight conditions and icing conditions.
- [NTSB ATL99FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99FA046.md): Aero Commander 560A · Belleview, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 1999 · N919VC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning of the fuel required for the flight that resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent total loss of engine power to both engines.
- [NTSB FTW99FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA074.md): Beech 95-B55 · Pearcy, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 1999 · N260LH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the minimum descent altitude during the instrument approach. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to follow the instrument approach procedure, trees, mountainous terrain, low ceilings and foggy weather conditions.
- [NTSB ATL99FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99FA045.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Brevard, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 1999 · N1875H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate inflight planning that resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB LAX99FA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA080.md): North American T-6G-NA · New River, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 1999 · N2757G · Destroyed
  > The pilot's delayed recovery after an intentional stall/spin of 3 to 4 rotations. A factor was the pilot's inadequate entry altitude for the intended maneuver.
- [NTSB CHI99FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA075.md): Beech BE-55 · Elkhart, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 1999 · N40HC · Destroyed
  > the pilot failed to maintain a proper glidepath and obstacle clearance. Factors were the fog and dark night.
- [NTSB CHI99FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA072.md): Beech 95-C55 · Pellston, MI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 1999 · N4920M · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain proper altitude/clearance on the approach and his flight into known icing conditions. Factors relating to this accident were the pilot flying with known equipment deficiencies, the pilot's physical impairment (alcohol), the…
- [NTSB LAX99FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA078.md): Cessna 182P · Danville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 1999 · N8579M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's disregard for the preflight weather briefing, and his intentional continuation into adverse weather conditions.
- [NTSB DEN99FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99FA034.md): Cessna P210N · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 1999 · N79NL · Destroyed
  > Total failure of the vacuum system, and failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control, resulting in wing spar failure. Factors were the pilot's spatial disorientation, and his exceeding the design stress limits of the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX99FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA077.md): Beech F35 · Chino, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1999 · N3364C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional flight into known instrument meteorological conditions in hilly terrain and his failure to maintain aircraft control due to spatial disorientation. Factors were the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather conditions, dark night…
- [NTSB FTW99FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA067.md): Cessna 182B · Honobia, OK · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 1999 · N8433T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB DCA99RA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA99RA033.md): Cessna CE-208 · Jumla, Nepal · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 17, 1999 · UNK
- [NTSB ATL99FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99FA044.md): Beech 300 · Cullman, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 1999 · N780BF · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to adhere to the missed approach procedure resulting in a collision with terrain. Contributing factors were fog and the rotorcraft rated pilot's lack of fixed wing certification/experience.
- [NTSB NYC99FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA047.md): Cessna 310R · Kearny, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 1999 · N87365 · Destroyed
  > a loss of elevator control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA99FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99FA028.md): Pacific Aviation Composites LC 40-550FG · Portland, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 1999 · N141LC · Destroyed
  > Aircraft control was not maintained and the pilot's lack of total experience in type operation. Weather conditions reported ceilings below approach/landing minimums and a dark night condition were factors.
- [NTSB SEA99FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99FA027.md): Beech 58P · Yamhill, OR · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 1999 · N700LF · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from hilly terrain while maneuvering below a low ceiling. Factors include a dark night, a low ceiling, fog, and hilly terrain.
- [NTSB IAD99FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99FA025.md): Lake LA-4-250 · Laconia, NH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 1999 · N14001 · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power during initial climb due to oil starvation. Contributing to the accident was the failure to perform an engine overhaul.
- [NTSB FTW99FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA060.md): Piper PA-32-300R · Smackover, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 1999 · N7676C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's spatial disorientation resulting in a loss of control of the airplane and the ensuing stall/spin. Factors were the low ceilings and the night condition.
- [NTSB DEN99FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99FA029.md): Piper PA-24-180 · West Jordan, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1998 · N7283P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's poor judgement by intentionally flying into instrument meteorological conditions without proper certification. Factors were the resulting spatial disorientation, the pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft, the in-flight wing…
- [NTSB NYC99FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA041.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Randolph, NH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1998 · N4591J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions which led to spatial disorientation and loss of aircraft control. Also causal was the pilot exceeded the design limits of the aircraft which resulted in an in-flight separation.…
- [NTSB FTW99FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA055.md): Cessna 182P · Midland, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1998 · N182FE · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, resulting in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB LAX99LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA068.md): Piper PA-28 · Thermal, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1998 · N7776W · Destroyed
  > The occurrence of an in-flight incapacitating heart rhythm to the pilot. A factor was the pilot's ingestion of over-the-counter medications that made him more susceptible to an abnormal heart rhythm.
- [NTSB CHI99FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA053.md): Cessna C-172R · Angola, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1998 · N989CP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX99FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA058.md): Cessna 150L · Yucaipa, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1998 · N11829 · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX99FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA057.md): Bell UH-1H · Quincy, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1998 · N4590 · Destroyed
  > An inaccurate exhaust gas temperature gauge, that allowed the engine to be run over-temperature unknowingly by the pilot, which resulted in the subsequent failure of the turbine sections. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM during 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=204

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