# 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 CHI98FA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA299.md): Cessna 140 · St. Joseph, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1998 · N2364V · Destroyed
  > the pilot not maintaining a proper final approach glide path to avoid an encounter with wake turbulence. A factor in this accident was the pilot not being able to control the airplane after its encounter with wake turbulence.
- [NTSB SEA98FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98FA161.md): Cessna 177 · Red Lodge, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1998 · N2213Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude over, or clearance with, mountainous terrain during night visual flight rules flight. Factors included night lighting conditions and mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB NYC98FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA161.md): Cessna 150M · Worthington, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1998 · N704ZY · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed due to diverted attention.
- [NTSB IAD98FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98FA086.md): Consolidated-Vultee BT-13A · Stevensville, MD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1998 · N550C · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain aircraft control while buzzing a building.
- [NTSB CHI98FA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA296.md): Cessna 340A · Chicago, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1998 · N5340F · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper use of the throttle in not using full power for takeoff, the pilot's failure to use proper aborted takeoff procedures, and the inadvertant stall/mush. A factor associated with the accident was inadequate preflight/planning by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI98FA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA288.md): Hispano Aviacion A10B-37 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1998 · N2741P · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude which resulted in in-flight collision with trees and subsequent compressor stall for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI98FA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA287.md): Navion A · Coloma, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1998 · N8991H · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain proper altitude, and his failure to maintain adequate visual lookout to see and avoid obstructions. The transmission wire was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB ANC98LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA105.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Cantwell, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1998 · N2350T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional continued VFR flight into IMC. Factors were the scattered to broken clouds, and the mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB SEA98LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA154.md): Cessna 172 · Baker City, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1998 · N835T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance and inadequate in-flight planning/decision. Contributing to the accident was mountain obscuration.
- [NTSB FTW98FA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA340.md): Piper J3C-85 · Seminole, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1998 · N7018H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB FTW98FA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA338.md): Cessna 210M · Leesville, LA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1998 · N732PB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to establish a climb during a night go-around. Factors were the lack of visual cues available to the pilot and the dark night illumination.
- [NTSB DCA98RA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA98RA075.md): Beech 1900D · Lorient, France · Accident · 15 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 30, 1998 · FGSJM · 2 aircraft
- [NTSB ANC98LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA112.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Nondalton, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1998 · N123EF · No damage
  > The pilot's inadequate procedures/directives when he allowed a passenger to exit the cabin area while the propeller was still turning, and the passenger's failure to follow the pilot's instructions to stay away from the propeller. A factor associated with the…
- [NTSB DCA98WA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA98WA071.md): Swearingen · Barcelona, Spain · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 28, 1998 · ECFXD · Destroyed
- [NTSB ATL98RA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98RA099.md): Ayres S2R-T34 · San Jose Del, Colombia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 27, 1998 · N3090M · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW98FA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA339.md): Beech H35 · La Veta, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1998 · N35DE · Destroyed
  > The pilot's poor judgment by intentionally flying into instrument meteorological conditions without proper certification. Factors were his failure to obtain a weather briefing, and the existing weather conditions that included clouds, rain, and obscuration.
- [NTSB CHI98LA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA368.md): Grumman American AA-5B · Deadwood, SD · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1998 · N4535P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the trees.
- [NTSB CHI98FA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA274.md): Cessna 172M · Brooklyn, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1998 · N1461V · Substantial damage
  > The proper touchdown point was not attained and the visual lookout not being maintained by the pilot-in-command. Contributing factors to the accident were the unmarked static and transmission wires.
- [NTSB ANC98FA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98FA110.md): Yakovlev YAK-54 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1998 · N354AM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate remedial action to recover from an inverted spin, while performing aerobatics. Contributing factors were the lower than recommended entry altitude for a spin and the pilot's lack of familiarity with the accident airplane.
- [NTSB FTW98FA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA333.md): Cessna 182P · Jal, NM · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1998 · N58870 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed. Contributing factors were high density altitude and excessive airplane weight.
- [NTSB NYC98WA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98WA196.md): Cessna 152 · Ice Cap, Greenland · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 24, 1998 · N6333H · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA98FA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FA205.md): Cessna 310Q · Port Orange, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1998 · N8135Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation and his continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions which resulted in in-flight collision with trees. A related factor was the fog.
- [NTSB LAX98LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA240.md): Grumman G-164A · Tracy, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1998 · N7442 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate clearance with the telephone wires.
- [NTSB SEA98LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA145.md): Baggarley Glasair II-FT · Vernonia, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1998 · N31066 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW98FA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA316.md): Nord Stampe SV4C · Ovilla, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1998 · N123SV · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft while performing aerobatic maneuvers.
- [NTSB LAX98LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA237.md): De Malignon Varieze · Globe, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1998 · N77AX · Destroyed
  > fuel starvation due to the pilot's failure to properly plan his flight with regard to his estimated flight time, planned descent(s), and the amount of usable fuel available and required in the fuselage tank. The pilot/builder's deviation from the aircraft…
- [NTSB LAX98FA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA236.md): Sikorsky CH-54A · Yucca Valley, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1998 · N64KL · Destroyed
  > An in-flight main rotor blade spar separation as a result of the pilot-in-command's decision to continue to fly the aircraft after it had failed an AD directed BIM check. Factors were the failure of the operator's chief pilot to maintain proper supervision…
- [NTSB IAD98RA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98RA090.md): Bell UH-1H · Nueva Colonia, Colombia · Accident · 7 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 18, 1998 · N159
- [NTSB FTW98FA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA325.md): Commander 114TC · West Jordan, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1998 · N61174 · Destroyed
  > A brittle fracture of the clamp that joins the exhaust pipe to the turbocharger. The pipe separated and hot exhaust gases escaped into the engine compartment. The engine lost power due to the high heat vaporizing fuel in the fuel line. Factors were inadequate…
- [NTSB CHI98MA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98MA260.md): North American NA-265-80 · Florence, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1998 · N547JL · Destroyed
  > the pilot's overconfidence in his personal ability, his improper in-flight decision to attempt aerobatics, and his loss of control of the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI98LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA259.md): Anderson T Craft Special · Pick City, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1998 · N91XX · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance with terrain. A factor was the pilot's attempted low altitude acrobatic maneuver.
- [NTSB MIA98FA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FA200.md): Piper PA-31-310 · Miami, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1998 · N7578L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which led to fuel contamination and subsequent loss of engine power. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain single engine flying speed (VMC).
- [NTSB LAX98FA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA235.md): PZL-Bielsko SZD 50-3 · California City, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1998 · N7215L · Destroyed
  > The failure of the first and/or second pilot to obtain and maintain control of the aircraft after stalling and entering a spin.
- [NTSB SEA98LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA138.md): Rockwell S-2R · Burley, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1998 · N5036X · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > A failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other's aircraft due to inadequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB NYC98FAMS2](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FAMS2.md): Nauer Lancair 4P · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · 2 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Jul 15, 1998 · N88PP · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB MIA98FA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FA196.md): Cessna 150E · Panama City Bch, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1998 · N3549J · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed (Vs) and the inadvertent stall by the pilot. Contributing to the accident was the intentional operation of the airplane by the pilot in an over gross weight condition resulting in a higher stall speed, and failure…
- [NTSB FTW98FA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA310.md): Air Command International C-147A · Caddo Mills, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1998 · N147GY · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm while maneuvering, which resulted in the main rotor blades contacting the tail section of the gyroplane.
- [NTSB CHI98FA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA244.md): Stubbe-Kitfox Classic · Traer, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1998 · N494S · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > the failure of the pilot of the Kitfox to maintain flying speed (Vs).
- [NTSB FTW98FA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA306.md): Bell 47G · Jones, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1998 · N12085 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the trees during a low altitude flight/maneuver.
- [NTSB SEA98LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA128.md): Hughes 369D · Raymond, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1998 · N5063G · No damage
  > The use of the improper long-line cable by the ground crew, and its subsequent separation from the helicopter.
- [NTSB MIA98WA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98WA194.md): Beech BE58 · Belize City, Belize · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 8, 1998 · N9025V · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC98FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98FA091.md): Swearingen SA-26AT · St. George, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1998 · N501FS · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to adequately monitor the instrument approach and the co-pilot's failure to intercept and maintain the proper NDB bearing on the approach. Contributing factors were the pilot-in-command's obstructed view of the NDB indicator and…
- [NTSB SEA98WA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98WA127.md): Cessna U-206F · Tofino, Canada · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 6, 1998 · N9516G · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX98LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA223.md): Morane-Saulnier MS 880B · Trinity Center, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1998 · N55BF · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed margin while maneuvering in a mountainous area at low altitude, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB LAX98LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA222.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Chico, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1998 · N592SP · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW98FA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA299.md): Grumman American AA-1A · Larkspur, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1998 · N9453L · Destroyed
  > The pilot inadvertently stalling the airplane and entering an unrecoverable spin. A factor was clear air turbulence.
- [NTSB ATL98LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA092.md): Cessna 182 · Green Sea, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1998 · N7247E · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent activation of the skydivers pilot chute, pulling him into the horizontal stabilizer/elevator, resulting in substantial damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI98FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FAMS1.md): Aero Vodochody Aero. Works L-39C · Traverse City, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Jul 3, 1998 · N7868M · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB FTW98FA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA291.md): Cessna 140A · Edgewood, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1998 · N9689A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain minimum required airspeed for flight. Factors were the worn fuel line, which separated, and the failure of the maintenance personnel to locate the worn fuel line during the annual inspection.
- [NTSB CHI98LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA235.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Spearfish, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1998 · N5181Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilots improper preflight planning, which failed to detect the fuel selector positioned on the left fuel tank, which had insufficient fuel, resulting in fuel starvation, and the loss of engine power.

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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=208

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