# 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 LAX98WA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98WA316.md): Cessna 206 · Arusha, Tanzania · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 17, 1998 · N36MS · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX98LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA295.md): Hughes Cassutt 111M2 · Reno, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1998 · N94HA · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed margin while maneuvering in gusty wind conditions, which led to an inadvertent stall/spin at low altitude.
- [NTSB ANC98FA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98FA152.md): Cessna 207 · Kotzebue, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1998 · N1809Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors associated with the accident were low ceilings, mountainous/hilly terrain features, rain, and fog.
- [NTSB SEA98FA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98FA179.md): Cessna 172M · Concrete, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1998 · CFZEY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for undetermined reasons. Night conditions were a factor.
- [NTSB CHI98FA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA349.md): Beech 58 · Oakdale, WI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1998 · N4574Q · Destroyed
  > The installation of the door seal inflation system by company personnel. An additional cause was the emergency procedures not followed by the pilot-in-command. A contributing factor was the trees.
- [NTSB LAX98RA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98RA310.md): Cessna 177 · Mt Cook, New Zealand · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 14, 1998 · ZKDKL
- [NTSB FTW98FA399](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA399.md): Cessna 172N · Montezuma Crk, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1998 · N737NH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's attempted aerobatic maneuver and the subsequent inadvertent stall/spin. A factor was his intentional low altitude flight.
- [NTSB NYC98FA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA185.md): Cessna 170A · Lagrangeville, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1998 · N4709Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB FTW98FA394](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA394.md): Grumman American AA-1B · Yoder, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1998 · N6288L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of aircraft control due to not maintaining adequate airspeed and the subsequent inadvertent stall. Factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight and the engine's power failure due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ANC98FA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98FA145.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1998 · N1433Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors associated with this accident were the pilot's unfamiliarity with the geographic area, the low clouds, his becoming disoriented, and the blind canyon into which…
- [NTSB NYC98FA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA180.md): Beech A23-24 · Shunk, PA · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1998 · N453D · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's attempted flight into known adverse weather conditions, his failure to maintain control of the aircraft, and his exceeding the airframe design limits resulting in separation of the outboard left wing. Contributing factors were clouds,…
- [NTSB MIA98FA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FA239.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1998 · N922ER · Destroyed
  > The pilot's use of the aircraft to commit suicide.
- [NTSB IAD98FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98FA106.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Centerville, NY · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1998 · N9150X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather conditions. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's failure to use weather detection equipment and use of airspeeds in excess of limitations.
- [NTSB NYC98FA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA179.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar TS-600 · Marietta, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1998 · N600JB · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed during a precautionary landing which resulted in a loss of control while operating with one engine shutdown. An additional cause was the improper maintenance procedures that resulted in the #5 cylinder not being…
- [NTSB MIA98FA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FA237.md): Glasair SH-2R · Panama City, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1998 · N534TS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate during a precautionary landing following a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX98FA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA282.md): Simons Lancair 235 · Llano, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1998 · N1142W · Destroyed
  > Pilot's inadvertent VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a subsequent loss of aircraft control.
- [NTSB FTW98FA384](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA384.md): Cessna 172 · West Jordan, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1998 · N8232B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper airport traffic pattern altitude. Factors were night lighting conditions and the unseen static line.
- [NTSB DCA98RA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA98RA085.md): Douglas MD-11 · Nova Scotia, Canada · Accident · 229 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 3, 1998 · HBIWF
- [NTSB CHI98FA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA356.md): Cessna 310R · Seymour Twp., WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1998 · N5056J · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > the pilots of both airplanes not maintaining visual separation from the other airplane.
- [NTSB IAD98FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98FA103.md): Beech T-34B · Quantico, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1998 · N669MC · Destroyed
  > The failure of the flight instructor to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB FTW98FA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA378.md): Mooney M20F · Fort Collins, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1998 · N377X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent stall/mush due to his excessive angle of bank during his traffic pattern turn to base. Factors were the pilot's improper downwind altitude, the pilot not properly setting his Kollsman Window in his altimeter, and the high density…
- [NTSB FTW98FA377](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA377.md): Jodel F11-3 · Beeville, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1998 · N8122 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain obstacle clearance during an intentional low altitude maneuver.
- [NTSB CHI98FA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA343.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Beaver Dam, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1998 · N2931Z · Destroyed
  > The continued flight into adverse weather conditions and aircraft control not maintained by the pilot-in-command. Contributing factors were the improper preflight planning/preparation and lack of certification by the pilot-in-command in addition to the…
- [NTSB SEA98FA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98FA170.md): Cessna 172L · Anacortes, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1998 · N1069M · Substantial damage
  > Terrain clearance was not maintained. A low ceiling and the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision were factors.
- [NTSB ATL98RA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98RA119.md): Cessna 402C · Melville Hall, Dominica · Accident · 11 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 23, 1998 · N2748J
- [NTSB FTW98FA372](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA372.md): Cessna 175A · Erie, CO · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1998 · N6874E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed (above stall speed) and the subsequent stall/spin. Contributing factors were the tailwind, high density altitude, and aircraft overweight conditions.
- [NTSB IAD98FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98FA097.md): Cessna 182N · Painesville, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1998 · N9282G · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering back toward the runway resulting in an inadvertent stall. Also causal was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which resulted in his failure to secure the oil filler cap. A…
- [NTSB CHI98FA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA323.md): Bell 222 · Spencer, IA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1998 · N30SV · Destroyed
  > The below standard (loose) fit of the 'white' swashplate outer ring pin resulting in fatigue and subsequent separation of the pin, and ultimately the in-flight breakup of the rotorcraft. A factor was the manufacturer's dissemination of the pin which did not…
- [NTSB FTW98FA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA365.md): Cessna 150F · Wilton, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1998 · N7738F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain minimum required airspeed for flight, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors were the pilot's improper use of flaps during the takeoff climb and the high density altitude.
- [NTSB NYC98LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA170.md): Kite Kitfox IV 1200 · Granby, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1998 · N4038T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB ATL98FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98FAMS1.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Missing · Accident · 4 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Aug 18, 1998 · N25626 · Destroyed
  > The aircraft is missing.
- [NTSB IAD98WA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98WA101.md): Cessna 150J · Jamaica · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 17, 1998 · 6YJPM · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD98FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98FA095.md): Cessna 152 · Blue Ash, OH · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1998 · N93784 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inaccurate calculation of the fuel which resulted in exhaustion of fuel and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB LAX98FA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA264.md): North American Navion · Salinas, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1998 · N8820H · Destroyed
  > the pilot's attempt to continue visual flight operations into an area of known instrument meteorological conditions resulting in controlled flight into rising terrain.
- [NTSB IAD98FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98FA094.md): Beech A-36 · Amelia, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1998 · N8EM · Destroyed
  > the pilot's loss of control in flight due to spatial disorientation. A related factor was the fog.
- [NTSB FTW98FA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA358.md): Cessna 172N · Cord, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1998 · N6323G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's performance of low altitude flight and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance.
- [NTSB SEA98FA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98FA164.md): North American SNJ-5C · Winlock, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1998 · N766CA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude during attempted low-level aerobatics.
- [NTSB CHI98FA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA313.md): Hiller FH-1100 · Dewitt, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1998 · N8171U · Destroyed
  > The rotor failure/malfunction due to debonding of the tail rotor blade. Also causal was the inadequate maintenance inspection of the aircraft by the company and the improper maintenance procedure by other maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB NYC98FA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA166.md): Champion 7FC · Alliance, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1998 · N8520E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance during the approach which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of recent experience and lack of experience in the make and model of the accident…
- [NTSB MIA98LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA222.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Bainbridge, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1998 · N8654L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in a stall.
- [NTSB IAD98FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98FA092.md): Austin Revolution Mini 500 · Northampton, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1998 · N2XK · Destroyed
  > the improper maintenance adjustment and the failure to properly torque the pitch-change link barrel by the owner/builder which resulted in main rotor to tailboom contact and main rotor separation.
- [NTSB CHI98FA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA309.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · New Hampton, IA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1998 · N9350N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight/planning inspection and his continued flight into known adverse weather conditions that led to spatial disorientation and loss of aircraft control. Also causal was the pilot exceeded the design limits of the airplane causing…
- [NTSB NYC98FA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA164.md): Cessna 150L · Towanda, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1998 · N19127 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to obtain adequate climb and his premature retraction of the flaps. A contributing factor was his inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB LAX98FA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA260.md): Piper PA-31-T1 · Baker, NV · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1998 · N6JM · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to comply with a 12,500-foot altitude restriction placed on the aircraft by an FAA approved maintenance facility due to unresolved oxygen system issues. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to divulge his true physical…
- [NTSB FTW98FA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA344.md): Cessna T210N · Creede, CO · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1998 · N2WF · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain flying airspeed and the subsequent stall/spin. A contributing factor was high density altitude.
- [NTSB ANC98FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98FA116.md): Cessna A185F · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1998 · N5314R · Destroyed
  > Fuel starvation and the pilot's improper fuel tank selection. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's failure to follow the pre-takeoff checklist and trees.
- [NTSB CHI98FA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA300.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Rosemount, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1998 · N9396D · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to water-contaminated fuel and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB MIA98FA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FA219.md): Socata TBM-700 · Spearfish, SD · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1998 · N69BS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while turning to base leg. Contributing factors were low ceilings, clouds, and the pilot's failure to adhere to both the published approach procedures and the published minimum decent altitude.
- [NTSB FTW98FA354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA354.md): Mooney M20J · Centennial, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1998 · N5698L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's disregard of information provided in weather briefs, and his flight into known adverse weather in mountainous terrain which resulted in an in-flight collision with a mountain. Factors were rain and low ceiling/visibility.
- [NTSB CHI98FA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA344.md): Cessna A185F · Phillips, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1998 · N888KS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance with trees. Contributing factors were fog, rain showers, and the trees.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?fatal=1&page=208

## 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=207

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