# 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 FTW98FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA024.md): Cessna 150M · Deming, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1997 · N6206K · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. Contributing was unsuitable terrain consisting of high vegetation and sand.
- [NTSB ATL98FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98FA002.md): Beech 95-B55 · Kennesaw, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1997 · N315K · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper emergency procedures and subsequent loss of aircraft control, while attempting to maneuver for a precautionary landing. A factor relating to the accident was: partial loss of power in one or both engines for undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB FTW98FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA012.md): Cessna A188B · Morton, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1997 · N731GY · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power lines while maneuvering during an aerial application flight.
- [NTSB LAX98FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA008.md): Adrian Davis LONG-EZ · Pacific Grove, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1997 · N555JD · Destroyed
  > the pilot's diversion of attention from the operation of the airplane and his inadvertent application of right rudder that resulted in the loss of airplane control while attempting to manipulate the fuel selector handle. Also, the Board determined that the…
- [NTSB MIA98FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FA010.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Knoxville, TN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1997 · N15331 · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane, while climbing after takeoff, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and impact with the water.
- [NTSB LAX98FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA009.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Tracy, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1997 · N11860 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's low operating altitude and his failure to maintain appropriate clearance during low level maneuvering flight. Contributing factors were transmission wires and the physical impairment that resulted from the effects of the over-the-counter…
- [NTSB IAD98FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98FA005.md): Bell 206B · Sago, WV · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1997 · N911RH · Destroyed
  > The improper overhaul of the turbine governor by the manufacturer, which resulted in the loss of power.
- [NTSB CHI98LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA014.md): Cessna 172N · Terre Haute, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1997 · N734WT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a go-around attempt which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB SEA98FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98FA001.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Leadore, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1997 · N2938B · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadvertent entry into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance from wooded terrain in the area where he was maneuvering. Factors relating to the accident include: darkness, low ceiling, and high/mountainous…
- [NTSB NYC98FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA009.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Morganville, NJ · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1997 · N3981T · Destroyed
  > The inadequate maintenance by the flying club and maintenance facility, which resulted in a takeoff with a partially blocked fuel injector nozzle and the failure of the landing gear to retract after takeoff. This resulted in the pilot's diverted attention and…
- [NTSB LAX98FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA007.md): Schweizer 2-32 · Warner Springs, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1997 · N242DB · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions after inadvertently encountering mountain wave and associated downdraft conditions. The obscuration and high/mountainous terrain were related factors.
- [NTSB LAX98FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA006.md): Cessna 152 · Julian, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1997 · N67293 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning which resulted in VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and the loss of aircraft control. Contributing was the pilot's overconfidence in his ability, clouds, and rain.
- [NTSB DCA98RA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA98RA003.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-9-32 · Nuevo Berlin, Uruguay · Accident · 75 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 10, 1997 · LVWEG
- [NTSB DCA98WA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA98WA004.md): Beech BE-200 · Banjul, Gambia · Accident · 8 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 9, 1997 · ECERQ · Destroyed
- [NTSB DCA98MA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA98MA002.md): Cessna 208B · Montrose, CO · Accident · 9 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1997 · N12022 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed for undetermined reasons while maneuvering the airplane near the maximum gross weight and aft cg in or near instrument meteorological conditions, resulting in the loss of control and entry into a stall/spin.…
- [NTSB MIA98FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FA007.md): Beech 35-C33A · Robbins, NC · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1997 · N2050W · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilots in both aircraft to see-and-avoid each other's airplane (inadequate visual lookout), and failure of the Beech pilot to operate his airplane at a correct Visual Flight Rules (VFR) cruising altitude for his route of flight.
- [NTSB CHI98FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA010.md): Aero Commander 100-180 · Auburn, NE · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1997 · N4028X · Destroyed
  > the pilot misjudged distance/altitude to the runway, while on final approach to land, allowing the airplane to get too low and collide with a truck. A related factor was: the proximity of the truck (and highway) to the runway.
- [NTSB DCA98WA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA98WA001.md): Zhuhai Helicopter S-76A · Wenzho, China · Accident · 7 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 3, 1997 · B7301 · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC98LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA001.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Sterling, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1997 · N8955D · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB ANC97FA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97FA159.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1997 · N4787C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's excessive climb and turning maneuver at low altitude, the pilot's inadvertent stall, and the intentional operation of the airplane with the required stall warning system disabled. Factors associated with this accident were the pilot's…
- [NTSB IAD97FA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97FA123.md): Fairchild Hiller FH-1100 · Pittsfield, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1997 · N5045F · Destroyed
  > The first pilot's improper procedures for an autorotation, and improper flare which resulted in a hard landing. Also causal was the second pilot's inadequate remedial action.
- [NTSB CHI97LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA304.md): Luscombe 8A · Brooklyn, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1997 · N1269K · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to see-and-avoid the transmission wires (inadequate visual lookout, and failing to maintain sufficient altitude and clearance from the obstruction).
- [NTSB LAX97FA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97FA331.md): Cessna 172K · Sandy Valley, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1997 · N84621 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's intentional VFR flight into adverse weather conditions, and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude or clearance from mountainous/hilly terrain. Related factors were: the high/mountainous/hilly terrain, and the adverse weather condition (low…
- [NTSB LAX97FA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97FA330.md): Ryan Navion B · Pacoima, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1997 · N5241K · Destroyed
  > the dual student's improper positioning of the fuel selector and the CFI's inadequate supervision, which led to a takeoff with the auxiliary fuel tank selected and resulted in fuel starvation. A contributing factor was the position of the nomenclature on the…
- [NTSB ANC97FA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97FA155.md): Cessna 207A · Twin Hills, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1997 · N9984M · Destroyed
  > Improper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot, and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude over mountainous terrain. Factors related to the accident were downdraft conditions, mountainous/hilly terrain, and the use of over-the-counter medications.
- [NTSB CHI97FA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FA300.md): Beech T34B · Fremont, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1997 · N777SU · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. Also causal was the pilot's ostentatious display.
- [NTSB SEA97FA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA215.md): Cessna 172M · Bremerton, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1997 · N6756H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude from the runway, and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from the terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were dark night conditions, the pilot's improper decision to conduct the flight at night,…
- [NTSB NYC97WA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97WA191.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Belgium · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 24, 1997 · N28158 · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC97FA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97FA186.md): Cessna 172 · Normalville, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1997 · N35405 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate clearance above an unlighted ridgeline in clouds and fog at night, and his decision to not file an IFR flight plan and his VFR flight into IMC conditions.
- [NTSB NYC97FA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97FA185.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Glastenbury, VT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1997 · CGHUE · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper decision to disregard the weather briefing and continue into adverse weather which resulted in a loss of control. The weather was a factor.
- [NTSB IAD97FA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97FA122.md): Cessna 172P · Airville, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1997 · N55221 · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall/mush and subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ATL97FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97FA135.md): Cessna 182G · Lexington, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1997 · N3725U · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which led to the fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing. Trees in the emergency landing area were a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX97FA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97FA328.md): Beech C23 · Torrance, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1997 · N543JL · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to attain and maintain adequate airspeed during the initial takeoff climb, which resulted in a stall/spin and subsequent collision with a building.
- [NTSB ATL97LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA137.md): John W. Culp KR-2 · Greenwood, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1997 · N9097E · Destroyed
  > The collision with the ground for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW97LA353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA353.md): Aerotek Pitts S-2A · San Marcos, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1997 · N73EW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control while performing aerobatics resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin. A factor was the lack of altitude available for recovery.
- [NTSB MIA97FA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA249.md): Cessna 177RG · Sebring, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1997 · N2562V · Destroyed
  > continued flight by the pilot into adverse weather conditions, and his failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent until impact in a lake. The adverse weather condition (thunderstorm) was a related factor.
- [NTSB MIA97FA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA248.md): Bell 47G · Saluda, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1997 · N70747 · Destroyed
  > in-flight collision with a tree, for undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB SEA97LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA212.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Oakridge, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1997 · N8509 · Destroyed
  > The first pilot's decision to perform a low altitude maneuver, and his subsequent failure to maintain altitude and clearance from trees during a low altitude maneuver.
- [NTSB FTW97GA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97GA350.md): Bell OH-58A · Newark, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Sep 17, 1997 · N149SD · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm which resulted in a loss of aircraft control.
- [NTSB FTW97FA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA348.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Telluride, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1997 · N86708 · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while climbing after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and collision with terrain. Factors relating to the accident included: the pilot allowing the maximum gross weight limit of the…
- [NTSB CHI97FA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FA308.md): Piper PA-28-235 · St. Ignaces, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1997 · N9399W · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot's improper decision to depart in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in impact with terrain.
- [NTSB FTW97LA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA346.md): Reilly Thorp T-18 · Wagoner, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1997 · N16LE · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed.
- [NTSB FTW97FA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA345.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Ethel, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1997 · N14255 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance. Related factors were the pilot's impairment due to alcohol and night conditions.
- [NTSB LAX97GA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97GA325.md): Bell 205A-1 · Sequim, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Final report · Sep 12, 1997 · N90HJ · Destroyed
  > the pilot's intentional flight into known adverse weather conditions in mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB CHI97FA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FA293.md): Keaggy-David Skybolt · Adeline, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1997 · N79DK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI97FA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FA290.md): Beech 76 · West Lafayette, IN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1997 · N18562 · Destroyed
  > the inadvertent stall. A related factor was the instructor pilot's failure to ensure the elevator trim was reset for takeoff.
- [NTSB MIA97FA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA242.md): Mooney M20F · Coral Springs, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1997 · N6417Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudging the distance vs. altitude resulting in the collision with the water short of the intended touchdown point of the rough field. Contributing to the accident was the total loss of engine power due to failure of the No. 3 cylinder…
- [NTSB SEA97FA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA206.md): Piper PA-12 · Horseshoe Bend, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1997 · N3637M · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from transmission wires. The wires were a factor.
- [NTSB FTW97LA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA339.md): Roddie MINI-500 · Idabel, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1997 · N42JR · Destroyed
  > The loss of control in flight for undetermined reasons. A factor was the pilot's lack of total experience in helicopters.
- [NTSB FTW97FA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA340.md): Cessna 182N · Montrose, CO · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1997 · N9043G · Destroyed
  > Inadequate preflight and in-flight planning, preparation and decision making. A related factor was the improper use of flaps.

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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=215

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