# 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 MIA99WA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99WA024.md): Aerospatiale Alouette 3 · Santa Cruz, Bolivia · Accident · 6 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 31, 1998 · P2345 · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX99LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA019.md): Cessna 182Q · Fresno, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1998 · N5352N · No damage
  > The pilot's decision to allow unescorted passengers to approach the aircraft with the engine running, and, the passenger's failure to see and avoid the rotating propeller. A factor in the accident was the low ambient lighting conditions, which would have made…
- [NTSB LAX99FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA020.md): Cessna 182Q · Nixon, NV · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1998 · N95726 · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument rated pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an attempted flight into adverse weather which resulted in inadvertent VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors in the accident were the pilot's failure to…
- [NTSB CHI99LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA013.md): C.B. Withun T-BIRD II · New Haven, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1998 · N72145 · Destroyed
  > the improper installation of the propeller by the owner/pilot- mechanic and the pilot not maintaining the airplane's airspeed while approaching the trees along the airplane's flight path. A factor in this accident was the stall encountered by the pilot.
- [NTSB DEN99FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99FA016.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Hayden, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1998 · N35533 · Destroyed
  > The pilot not following instrument procedures and subsequently descended to minimums prematurely. Factors were the mountainous terrain and the falling snow.
- [NTSB ATL99FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99FA011.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Roswell, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1998 · N8554C · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to the failure of the number five connecting rod assembly as a result of fatigue cracks that were initiated in areas of galling. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC99FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA015.md): Cessna 172N · Linden, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1998 · N6214F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power lines. A factor was sunglare.
- [NTSB SEA99GA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99GA007.md): Cessna 182P · Deming, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 23, 1998 · N1324M · Destroyed
  > Terrain clearance was not maintained for undetermined reasons. Mountainous terrain was a factor.
- [NTSB FTW99FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA016.md): Kolb Twinstar TA-2 · Bryan, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1998 · N4281Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control as result of the partial separation of the elevator trim tab resulting in the inability to maintain aircraft control. A factor was the improper design and installation of the elevator trim tab.
- [NTSB DEN99FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99FA012.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Buffalo, WY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1998 · N8537N · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated pilot's initiated flight into adverse weather conditions and inadvertently flew into IMC weather conditions. Factors were the low ceiling weather conditions, the dark night light conditions, and a non operating VOR navigational aid.
- [NTSB LAX99LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA011.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Shelter Cove, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1998 · N6870F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's excessive airspeed, failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and the delayed decision to initiate a go-around.
- [NTSB MIA99LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA008.md): Ryan ST3KR · Rossville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1998 · N59514 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed (VSO) while maneuvering in a recovery from a spin.
- [NTSB IAD99FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99FA005.md): Cessna R172K · Bowie, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1998 · N736KL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Also causal was the pilot's poor in-flight planning/decision, and his continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. A related factor was the fog.
- [NTSB NYC99WA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99WA009.md): Cessna 402 · Sorstukken, Norway · Accident · 9 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 12, 1998 · OYBHE · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC99FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA007.md): Cessna 172G · Bennington, VT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1998 · N1330F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's VFR flight into IMC. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of recent experience, mountainous/hilly terrain, and clouds.
- [NTSB FTW99FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA006.md): Cessna 172M · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1998 · N172JF · Destroyed
  > Suicide.
- [NTSB FTW99LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA007.md): Painton Loehle Aviation 5151 · Osceola, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1998 · N81029 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to incapacitation as a result of hypertensive arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
- [NTSB DEN99FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99FA009.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Montrose, CO · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1998 · N39663 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper inflight planning/decision. Factors were a reduction in the airplane's climb and turn capabilities, the aft c.g. limit being exceeded, and the pilot's lack of familiarity with the geographic area and his lack of experience in the airplane…
- [NTSB ATL99WA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99WA010.md): Cessna 172M · Freeport, Bahamas · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 10, 1998 · N9728H · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL99LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA007.md): W.S. Bowers, Jr. RV-4 · Apopka, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1998 · N741WB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while performing aerobatics which resulted in the lost of control and a stall/spin. A contributing factor was the low altitude at which the maneuver was performed.
- [NTSB NYC99FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA012.md): Grumman American AA-5 · Provincetown, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1998 · N7100L · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to follow the published instrument approach procedure, which resulted in inadvertent collision with water. Factors in the accident were the dark night and low ceiling.
- [NTSB CHI99LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA007.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Superior, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1998 · N924TA · Destroyed
  > the pilot not maintaining clearance with the terrain, and his improper decision to enter maneuvers too close to the terrain. Factors contributing to this accident were the aerobatic maneuvers, the trees and the berm.
- [NTSB CHI99FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA003.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Howell, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1998 · N3040A · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain/exceed the Vmc airspeed during a go-around maneuver. Contributing factors were the shutting down of the left engine and the lack of recent experience in the type operation.
- [NTSB FTW99FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA004.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Newellton, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1998 · N4531M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during an inadvertent entry into adverse weather conditions. A related factor was the fog.
- [NTSB LAX99GA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99GA005.md): Grumman TS-2A · Banning, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 5, 1998 · N416DF · Destroyed
  > The pilot misjudged his maneuvering altitude. Factors to this accident were the mountainous terrain, tailwind conditions, and turbulence in the area.
- [NTSB LAX99FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA006.md): Robinson R-22 · Lowerlake, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1998 · N801EH · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's failure to adequately supervise the conduct of the flight and the failure of the flying pilot to ensure that adequate ground clearance existed between the stinger/tail rotor and the ground during a deceleration while the aircraft was…
- [NTSB IAD99FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99FA004.md): Cessna 305A · Warren, VT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1998 · N5213G · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The glider pilot's failure to perform the emergency tow release and abort the takeoff. A factor in the accident was the glider pilot's improper decision to make repeated attempts to close the canopy in flight.
- [NTSB FTW99FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA001.md): Bell 407 · Vermilion 331 · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1998 · N403PH · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > the failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other's aircraft during cruise flight. Factors were the failure of both pilots to use a known safety advisory recommendation and the failure of both operators to implement the recommendation as a company…
- [NTSB DEN99FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99FA004.md): Cameron A-250 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1998 · N4557W · Destroyed
  > The pilot not planning his approach to a landing so as to fly over the transmission wires (on the approach edge of the landing field) in level flight or ascending flight, and the pilot not pulling out the rip panel for emanate contact with transmission wires…
- [NTSB CHI99LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA001.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Bad Axe, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1998 · N648FL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from the wires.
- [NTSB LAX99LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA004.md): Burson Revolution Mini 500 · Moorpark, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1998 · N418MB · Destroyed
  > The improper use of the cyclic flight control by the pilot, which resulted in low g flight load condition, which resulted in rotor disk divergence (mast bumping), and the main rotor blade striking and severing the tail boom.
- [NTSB ANC99LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA005.md): Beech G-35 · Neah Bay, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1998 · N4479D · Destroyed
  > Undetermined. Missing Aircraft.
- [NTSB NYC99LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA002.md): Foreit Super CAT · Middlebury, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1998 · N132TF · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to utilize his seat belt and shoulder harness.
- [NTSB LAX99FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA001.md): Aero Commander 680 FPL · Palm Springs, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1998 · N5YZ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to properly use the manual turbocharger wastegates and to monitor the manifold pressure during takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX98FA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA312.md): Cessna 152 · Avalon, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1998 · N49770 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance. Contributing to the accident were the hilly and mountainous terrain and glare from the setting sun.
- [NTSB MIA98WA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98WA259.md): Robinson R22B · Buenos Aires, Argentina · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 29, 1998 · LQBJP · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC98FA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98FA168.md): Cessna TU-206G · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1998 · N4820U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing factors were low ceilings and mountainous/hilly terrain.
- [NTSB MIA98WA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98WA258.md): Cessna U206G · Missing, Bolivia · Accident · 7 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 28, 1998 · CP152 · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX98FA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA306.md): Beech 95-B55 · Hawthorne, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1998 · N554MB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's disregard of the weather briefing information and his decision to attempt flight into forecast adverse weather conditions, which led to an encounter with icing conditions beyond the performance capability of the aircraft. The pilot's disregard for…
- [NTSB LAX98FA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA305.md): O'Neil VAN'S RV-3 · Arbuckle, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1998 · N244WW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's attempt to continue VFR flight in instrument conditions, which led to his spatial disorientation and in-flight loss of aircraft control, and, resulted in a pilot-induced overload failure of the airframe. The pilot's use of quinine may have been a…
- [NTSB FTW98FA411](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA411.md): Cessna 170B · Weatherford, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1998 · N3469D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance.
- [NTSB CHI98LA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA361.md): Champion BL-7-GCBC · Upham, ND · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1998 · N311DM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's steep pull and failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall/spin. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane's handling qualities, and a lack of recent experience in the airplane.
- [NTSB IAD98GA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98GA110.md): Hughes OH-6A · Newark, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Sep 25, 1998 · N234ZM · Destroyed
  > Failure of the Instructor Pilot to control the helicopter's rate of descent during a demonstrated autorotation. Contributing to the accident were the Operator's lack of: a. Instructor Pilot standardization procedures, and b. Specific or adequate flight…
- [NTSB FTW98LA406](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA406.md): Nicks PW-5 · Waller, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1998 · N110WN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance.
- [NTSB LAX98FA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA296.md): Cessna 310K · Saugus, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1998 · N711CG · Destroyed
  > the pilot's in-flight loss of control which led to a subsequent structural airframe failure as the pilot exceeded the design stress limits of the airplane during an attempted recovery.
- [NTSB MIA98FA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FA250.md): Piper Aerostar 600 · N. Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1998 · N17MT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed (Vs) during a single engine approach resulting in an inadvertent stall. Factors contributing to the accident were a fatigue crack in the exhaust pipe in the right engine, the aircraft weight and balance was exceeded,…
- [NTSB LAX98FA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA297.md): Beech 35-B33 · San Jose, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1998 · N486W · Destroyed
  > the pilot's loss of aircraft control and entry into a spiral dive for undetermined reasons. The dark night lighting conditions and the pilot's probable low recent flight experience were factors in this accident.
- [NTSB CHI98FA353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA353.md): Barklage Revolution Mini 500 · Cahokia, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1998 · N611AB · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to cold seizure of the power-takeoff cylinder. A factor contributing to the accident was the power lines.
- [NTSB SEA98LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA182.md): Cora Allegro · Cresent Lake, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1998 · OKDUU · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees located off the departure end of the runway. Factors include strong, variable, gusty winds, terrain-induced turbulence, a high density altitude, and trees off the departure end of the runway.
- [NTSB ATL98GA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98GA127.md): Government Aircraft Fact N22S · Caribbean Sea · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Sep 18, 1998 · N6305U · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command of the other aircraft (N6305U) to maintain physical clearance from N6302W. Contributing factors were the inadequate visual lookout of all four pilots involved.

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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=206

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