# 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 FTW98FA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA248.md): Jacob Tussel Everett B1 · Stanley, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 31, 1998 · N30BP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional performance of an aerobatic maneuver at an altitude insufficient for a safe recovery.
- [NTSB ANC98FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98FA061.md): Aerospatiale AS-350-B2 · Juneau, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 31, 1998 · N187EH · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both command pilots to maintain an adequate lookout to see and avoid each other's aircraft. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's failure to follow published advisory procedures to monitor/issue position reports on the…
- [NTSB SEA98FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98FA083.md): Papa 51 Thunder Mustang · Marsing, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 30, 1998 · N151TM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB DCA98WA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA98WA059.md): Rans Airaile S 12 · Sligo Airport, Ireland · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 30, 1998 · DMLAB · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC98FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA117.md): Morelli Rans S9 · Taunton, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 26, 1998 · N1189Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's operation of the aircraft in an unapproved configuration contrary to procedures resulting in diminished aircraft control, and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft resulting in a stall/spin event. Contributing factors were the…
- [NTSB CHI98FA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA172.md): Piper J-3C · Morris, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 26, 1998 · N24743 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during low altitude flight.
- [NTSB NYC98GA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98GA113.md): Cessna 182R · Middleborough, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · May 25, 1998 · N9885E · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a VFR go-around. A factor was the impairment due to drugs.
- [NTSB NYC98FA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA112.md): Beech A36 · Middletown, RI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 25, 1998 · N4507S · Destroyed
  > The shift of the number 2 engine bearing, which in turn blocked oil lubrication, and resulted in crankshaft failure. Also causal, was the pilot's decision to continue toward the airport instead of performing a forced landing to an available field. Factors…
- [NTSB ATL98FA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98FA080.md): Bell 206L-3 · Indian Trail, NC · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 25, 1998 · N96CW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude while operating in adverse weather. A contributing factor was the incoming fog and high tension static wire.
- [NTSB LAX98FA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA171.md): Vans RV-8 · Ripley, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 24, 1998 · N58RV · Destroyed
  > the intentional or unintentional sudden application of aft elevator control by an undetermined aircraft occupant that exceeded the design stress limits of the aircraft. The aircraft gross weight, which exceeded the maximum allowable for aerobatics, and…
- [NTSB FTW98FA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA238.md): Bell 47G · Bixby, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 24, 1998 · N9954F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power lines.
- [NTSB NYC98FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA111.md): Piper PA-28RT-201 · Lincoln, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 23, 1998 · N82824 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed.
- [NTSB LAX98LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA172.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Half Moon Bay, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1998 · N2480Q · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated pilot's loss of aircraft control due to spatial disorientation in dark night conditions.
- [NTSB SEA98FA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98FA081.md): Cessna P206C · Dubois, ID · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 21, 1998 · N8669Z · Substantial damage
  > Attempted VFR flight into IMC and a loss of aircraft control. An inadequate weather evaluation and drug impairment were factors.
- [NTSB CHI98LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA170.md): Kreatz Genesis · Maple Lake, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1998 · N68474 · Destroyed
  > the pilot inadvertently stalled the airplane. A factor was the failed reduction drive belts.
- [NTSB SEA98FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98FA078.md): Piper PA-31T1 · Great Falls, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 19, 1998 · N121BE · Destroyed
  > The flight crew's failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB IAD98FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98FA061.md): Sukhoi SU-29 · Manassas, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 19, 1998 · N292SU · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance during an aerobatic maneuver.
- [NTSB FTW98FA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA229.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Guthrie, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 18, 1998 · N4410P · Destroyed
  > The designated pilot examiner's decision to execute a single engine go-around which exceeded the airplane's engine out climb capability in the gear down configuration. Factors were the arcing of an electrical wire that grounded the engine starter and the high…
- [NTSB CHI98FA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA159.md): Bell 206L-1 · Arlington Hgts, IL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 18, 1998 · N41BL · Destroyed
  > Loss of helicopter control for unknown reasons.
- [NTSB NYC98LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA110.md): Cessna 337B · Montgomery, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1998 · N5471S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper decision to initiate a takeoff with the rear engine inoperative, which resulted in an airplane that could not climb sufficiently to clear obstacles (trees).
- [NTSB IAD98FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98FA059.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Fort Washington, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 17, 1998 · N4537R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall and collision with trees.
- [NTSB CHI98FA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA165.md): Cessna 172 · S. Sioux City, NE · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 17, 1998 · N8919B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate flying airspeed during the climbing left turn resulting in a stall condition. Contributing factors were the gusty, crosswind conditions, and the pilot's excessively tight turn maneuver during the initial climb.
- [NTSB NYC98FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA107.md): Ercoupe ERCO-415C · New Lisbon, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 16, 1998 · N3230H · Destroyed
  > Detonation within the No. 2 cylinder resulting in melting and breaching of the piston, and the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. Contributing factors were the uphill terrain encountered during the landing and the visual perception…
- [NTSB FTW98FA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA216.md): Beagle B-206 · Vernon, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 16, 1998 · N1885S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the airplane's minimum controllable airspeed following a loss of left engine power after takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control. Contributing factors were the fractured exhaust valve guide on the left engine's # 2…
- [NTSB CHI98FA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA153.md): Commander 114-B · Lagrange, WI · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 15, 1998 · N6059C · Destroyed
  > the pilot not maintaining aircraft control during cruise flight and exceeding the airplane's design stress limits. Factors in this accident was the pilot's lack of total experience in the airplane and the clouds.
- [NTSB ANC98FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98FA048.md): Cessna 172M · Palmer, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 15, 1998 · N9212H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's intentional flight into known adverse weather conditions. Contributing factors were the terrain induced turbulence, clouds, the pilot's overconfidence in his abilities, and mountainous terrain conditions.
- [NTSB MIA98FA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FA162.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Mccalla, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 14, 1998 · N96750 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB MIA98LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA160.md): M2 Sport 1000 · Semmes, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1998 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft after an encounter with turbulence during initial climb out. A related factor was the turbulence.
- [NTSB LAX98LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA156.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Gorman, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1998 · N11867 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and an inadvertent stall while attempting to reverse direction in low cloud conditions in mountainous terrain
- [NTSB IAD98FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98FA054.md): Beech A36 · Davis, WV · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 12, 1998 · N72141 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's spatial disorientation, his subsequent loss of control of the airplane, and his overload of the horizontal stabilizer during a recovery attempt. Factors include the pilot's continued flight into icing conditions, his lack of airspeed control, and…
- [NTSB FTW98FA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA215.md): Beech 76 · Frisco, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 12, 1998 · N6701C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control resulting in an inadvertent stall while performing simulated single engine maneuvers during a practical test for a multiengine rating.
- [NTSB CHI98LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA143.md): Alon A-2 · Cedar Hills, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1998 · N5482E · Destroyed
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain airplane control due to alcohol impairment.
- [NTSB MIA98WA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98WA156.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Walker'S Cay, Bahamas · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 8, 1998 · N5813Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA98LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA072.md): Stinson 108-1 · Toledo, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1998 · N8659K · Substantial damage
  > Partial loss of power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA98FA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FA155.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Fargo, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 7, 1998 · N4BN · Destroyed
  > the left engine propeller blades struck the runway surface during takeoff, resulting in the pilot losing control of the airplane, and subsequently impacting with trees.
- [NTSB LAX98FA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA152.md): Cessna 172N · Avalon, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 7, 1998 · N6514E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance in a Blind/Box Canyon. A related factor was the mountainous/hilly terrain.
- [NTSB CHI98LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA142.md): Bombardier Rans S-9 · Waukee, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1998 · N5360D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane which resulted in a stall while performing intentional buzzing maneuvers.
- [NTSB FTW98FA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA203.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Olustee, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 6, 1998 · N87125 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper decision to attempt an 180 degree turn to return to the takeoff runway.
- [NTSB DCA98WA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA98WA041.md): Boeing 737-200 · Andoas, Peru · Accident · 87 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 6, 1998 · UNK · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX98FA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA154.md): Mooney M20K · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 5, 1998 · N231BY · Destroyed
  > The pilot's operation of the airplane at a speed well in excess of it's designed never exceed speed that resulted in elevator flutter and in-flight failure of the airplane. Turbulence and icing conditions were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB LAX98FA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA153.md): Beech G33 · Crestline, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 5, 1998 · N9471Q · Destroyed
  > the pilot's intentional flight into known instrument weather conditions while operating VFR.
- [NTSB ATL98LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA073.md): Quad City Ultralight Challenger II · Savannah, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1998 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > In flight collision with terrain for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the aircraft.
- [NTSB LAX98FA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA149.md): Robinson R22 · Irwindale, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 1, 1998 · N8365D · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to observe in a timely manner and maintain clearance from electrical power transmission wires and her improper maneuver to avoid the obstruction.
- [NTSB NYC98LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA104.md): Hispano Aviacion HA200B Saeta · Xenia, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1998 · N9108Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude clearance with trees after an improper decision to perform low level aerobatics.
- [NTSB ANC98FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98FA043.md): Taylorcraft BL12 · Sitka, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1998 · N33902 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's attempted VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing factors were clouds, the pilot's lack of instrument flight experience, obscuration and mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB NYC98LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA102.md): Piper PA-32-300 · New Bedford, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1998 · N15326 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's impairment due to alcohol, which resulted in an inadequate preflight examination and subsequent takeoff with a control lock installed.
- [NTSB IAD98FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98FA049.md): Fairchild Hiller FH-1100 · Stevensville, MD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1998 · N1345Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's abrupt, low-g maneuver, which resulted in mast bumping and separation of the main rotor system.
- [NTSB FTW98FA393](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA393.md): Cessna T310R · Pie Town, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1998 · N467DL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continuing VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing factors were weather conditions, that included clouds, and mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB FTW98FA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA192.md): Beech BE-58 · Kerrville, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1998 · N60UU · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to spatial disorientation. Factors were the dark night conditions, overcast skies, and the pilot's inadequate preflight planning.
- [NTSB DCA98WA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA98WA053.md): Cessna 210 · Eucembune, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 26, 1998 · VHIOR · Destroyed

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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=210

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