# 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 LAX98FA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA208.md): Frandsen Midget Mustang MM-1 · Tracy, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1998 · N76JF · Destroyed
  > inadequate maintenance/inspection by the owner/pilot that resulted in an obstructed fuel vent system and a subsequent loss of engine power during takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW98FA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA290.md): Cessna A188B · Panhandle, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1998 · N3845J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power transmission wires while maneuvering during an aerial application flight.
- [NTSB FTW98FA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA289.md): Cessna 150H · Weslaco, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1998 · N22651 · Destroyed
  > Failure to maintain adequate airspeed by one of the pilot's on board. A factor was the low altitude.
- [NTSB DCA98WA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA98WA061.md): Bell 212 · Nigeria · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 30, 1998 · 5NAJL · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW98GA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98GA286.md): Lockheed SP-2H · Reserve, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jun 28, 1998 · N14835 · Destroyed
  > Failure of the copilot to maintain both lateral and vertical clearance from the trees, and failure of the captain to provide adequate supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB FTW98FA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA287.md): Cessna 175 · Clovis, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1998 · N7366M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance and the proper landing glide path. Also causal was his loss of aircraft control during an attempted go-around. Factors were the dark night light conditions, the pilot's recent lack of sleep, and the…
- [NTSB CHI98LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA224.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Liberal, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1998 · N8903W · Destroyed
  > the inadvertent stall, the pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which led to performing a takeoff with insufficient distance to clear the utility pole. A factor which contributed to this accident was the utility pole.
- [NTSB FTW98FA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA283.md): Montgomery Quickie TRI-Q/200 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1998 · N699WB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control when an excessive taxispeed resulted in an inadvertent lift-off of the airplane. A factor was the pilot's lack of total experience in the make and model of aircraft.
- [NTSB DCA98WA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA98WA058.md): Beech 200 · Côte d’Ivoire · Accident · 7 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 26, 1998 · ZSMSL · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX98FA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA211.md): Eurocopter AS-350-BA · Mt. Waialeale, HI · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1998 · N594BK · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to continue VFR flight into deteriorating weather conditions consisting of lowering ceilings and visibility in mountainous terrain, which resulted in the inadvertent entry into instrument meteorological conditions and a collision with a…
- [NTSB LAX98FA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA210.md): Cessna 152 · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1998 · N67421 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to identify a proper touchdown point on the runway and maintain an appropriate glidepath so as to remain clear of vortex turbulence from the preceding large aircraft. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to…
- [NTSB MIA99FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99FA050.md): Cessna 172L · Macclenny, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1998 · N3853Q · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's attempted VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, resulting in a subsequent in-flight collision with trees and terrain. Contributing factors were, haze/smoke, the student pilot's failure to obtain a preflight weather…
- [NTSB MIA98FA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FA187.md): Mooney M-20E · Pickens, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1998 · N2709W · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot not maintaining adequate clearance with objects (trees) during the emergency landing. Contributing factors were the pilot's impairment associated with the use of an antihistamine and the trees.
- [NTSB IAD98FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98FA072.md): Cessna 172M · Hebron, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1998 · N12912 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to obtain a weather briefing which resulted in inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation. Factors in this accident were low ceilings and…
- [NTSB IAD98FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98FA070.md): Cessna 172N · Ocean City, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1998 · N5944E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft due to spatial disorientation. Contributing factors wer fog, dark night conditions, lack of recent experience, inadequate preflight planning, and flight into known adverse weather.
- [NTSB FTW98FA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA276.md): Beech A36 · Nephi, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1998 · N3861K · Destroyed
  > The improper installation of the turbocharger exhaust stack by unknown maintenance personnel and the subsequent fire in the engine compartment due to the exhaust gas leak from the turbocharger. Factors were the total loss of engine power due to fuel line…
- [NTSB SEA98FA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98FA105.md): Cessna 340 · Lincoln, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1998 · N88JH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper or inadequate use of the aircraft's weather avoidance equipment, resulting in penetration of a Level 4 thunderstorm and subsequent loss of aircraft control from which the pilot did not recover. Factors included a thunderstorm and the…
- [NTSB CHI98LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA209.md): Tillman Christen II · Howell, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1998 · N124ET · Destroyed
  > the pilot not maintaining aircraft control during the go-around maneuver. A factor in this accident was the pilot s lack of recent experience in the accident airplane.
- [NTSB CHI98LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA208.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Winchester, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1998 · N4539R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's low altitude flight and failure to maintain clearance, resulting in collision with trees. A factor was trees.
- [NTSB NYC98FA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA129.md): Hawker Hunter T MK 8 · Manchester, NH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1998 · N745WT · Destroyed
  > Fuel exhaustion, resulting from the pilot's reliance on an inaccurate fuel quantity indicating system. A factor in the pilot's death was his intentional delay of the ejection sequence in order to avoid people and property on the ground.
- [NTSB FTW98FA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA272.md): Ayres S2R-R1340 · Humphrey, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1998 · N4020G · Destroyed
  > The pilot's visual lookout was inadequate for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DCA98RA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA98RA056.md): Swearingen Metro II · Montreal, Canada · Accident · 13 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 18, 1998 · CGQAL
- [NTSB ANC98FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98FA079.md): Cessna 185 · Big Lake, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1998 · N9982X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's performance of a low level maneuver. Factors were the pilot's overconfidence in his personal ability, his lack of experience in the type of airplane, and his failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain.
- [NTSB SEA98FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98FA100.md): Aero Commander 680FL · Helena, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1998 · N446JR · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the correct altitude while turning inbound during a procedure turn to the ILS final approach course. Factors include hilly/mountainous terrain and clouds in the area where the course reversal was performed.
- [NTSB CHI98LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA204.md): Cessna 172R · Greenfield, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1998 · N387MA · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's incapacitation due to a heart attack. A factor in the accident was the passenger's, a non-pilot, improper recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in an overload failure of the nose gear.
- [NTSB LAX98LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA200.md): Hughes 369HS · Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean) · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1998 · N95MS · Destroyed
  > The improper shimmying of the tail rotor driveshaft by maintenance personnel which induced fatigue in the tail rotor driveshaft coupling causing it to fail, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor control. A factor is the failure of the pilot to recognize the…
- [NTSB LAX98FA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA199.md): Mooney M20R · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1998 · N130RB · Destroyed
  > the non-instrument rated pilot's intentional VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors were the low ceiling, drizzle, and fog.
- [NTSB FTW98LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA263.md): Moore B-8MJ · Pauls Valley, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1998 · N4874X · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the hangar. A factor was the pilot's maneuvering at a low altitude.
- [NTSB LAX98LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA195.md): Blackmore RV-4 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1998 · N813R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's attempt to perform aerobatics with insufficient terrain clearance altitude available to complete the maneuver. A factor was high density altitude.
- [NTSB SEA98LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA093.md): Cessna 150 · Amboy, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1998 · N7759E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude and/or clearance from terrain during a go-around attempt. Factors included a short landing area and trees in the landing area.
- [NTSB NYC98FA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA127.md): Piper 601P · Martinsburg, PA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1998 · N60721 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with terrain. A factor in the accident was the low ceiling.
- [NTSB IAD98FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98FA068.md): Beech F33A · Delaplane, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1998 · N6033U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision which led to VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance resulting in collision with mountainous terrain. Contributing factors were…
- [NTSB SEA98LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA091.md): Stephens Vortex · Chinook, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1998 · N9261N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB SEA98FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98FA092.md): Cessna T210N · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1998 · N199JM · Destroyed
  > Improper installation (bushing), mechanical binding (bushing), mechanical binding (connecting rod), and fatigue within the crankshaft. Contributing factors were inadequate major (engine) overhaul and trees.
- [NTSB LAX98FA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA189.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Lytle Creek, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1998 · N16344 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's intentional VFR descent into instrument meteorological conditions, resulting in a collision with mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB LAX98FA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA188.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Bangor, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1998 · N9703C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's attempted flight into instrument meteorological conditions, loss of spatial orientation, and the resultant loss of airplane control. Contributing factors were his improper preflight and in-flight decisions, overconfidence in his personal ability,…
- [NTSB SEA98FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98FA089.md): Mooney M20A · Canyon Creek, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1998 · N1048B · Destroyed
  > The design stress limits of the aircraft was exceeded. The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, lack of an instrument rating, poor weather evaluation and low ceilings and mountain obscuration were factors.
- [NTSB SEA98FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98FA090.md): Maule M-5-220C · Kettle Falls, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1998 · N16CB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance. A factor was an attempt to perform aerobatics at low altitude.
- [NTSB MIA98FA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FA182.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Statesville, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1998 · TGHUH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's attempted flight into adverse weather, resulting in a loss of control in flight. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to obtain updated weather information, rain, and fog.
- [NTSB FTW98LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA257.md): Aero Commander S2R · Hondo, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1998 · N1765S · Destroyed
  > The inadvertent stall due to the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors were the high winds and the wind induced turbulence.
- [NTSB FTW98FA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA256.md): Eurocopter AS350BA · La Gloria, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1998 · N911VA · Destroyed
  > the pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions resulting in a loss of control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing factors were the dark night illumination, the lack of visual cues, the pilot's lack of total instrument time, and the…
- [NTSB SEA98LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA085.md): Piper PA-30 · Everett, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1998 · N98NT · Minor damage
  > The pilot-in-command's exiting the aircraft with both engines running to remove a wheel chock. A factor was the inadequate preflight of the aircraft (not removing the chock) prior to engine start.
- [NTSB SEA98FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98FA088.md): Cessna 172N · Prindle, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1998 · N6234D · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during attempted flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors contributing to the accident were clouds, dark night conditions, spatial disorientation, and drug impairment.
- [NTSB MIA98FA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FA177.md): Cessna 182R · Bradenton, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1998 · N9846H · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed during climb after a low level observation flight resulting in the aircraft entering into a stall and descending uncontrolled until it crashed into trees and a river.
- [NTSB NYC98FA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA124.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Dalton, MA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1998 · N75137 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to continue the flight into instrument meteorological conditions, resulting in a loss of control, and airplane stress limits to be exceeded. Factors in the accident, the pilot's decision to disregard the preflight weather briefing, and…
- [NTSB MIA98FA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FA176.md): Mooney M-20E · Winston-Salem, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1998 · N9365V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to conduct a maintenance test flight with a known unairworthy mechanical condition (unserviceable servo fuel injector), resulting in a partial loss of engine power on climb out, subsequent forced landing, and in-flight collision…
- [NTSB LAX98LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA180.md): Vickers MK XVI · Blue Canyon, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1998 · N382RW · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance and his VFR flight into instrument meteorological condition. Mountainous terran and obscurations are contributing factos. inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions in mountainous…
- [NTSB SEA98FA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98FA084.md): McDonnell Douglas 369FF · Shoshone, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1998 · N16031 · Substantial damage
  > Failure to maintain clearance from wires. A transmission wire was a factor.
- [NTSB MIA98FA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FA172.md): Aero Commander Callair A-9 · Ocean Springs, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1998 · N7736V · Destroyed
  > an in-flight collision with a nylon rope (wire), resulting in a loss of engine power, an inadvertent stall, and subsequent impact with the ground.
- [NTSB CHI98FA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA187.md): Cessna 421 · Little Falls, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1998 · N541N · Destroyed
  > the pilot's continued operation with a known deficiency in equipment.

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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=209

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