# 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. Page 216 of 617 · 30,845 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB CHI97FA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FA283.md): Cessna 177B · Crump, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1997 · N34142 · Destroyed > Continued flight by the non-instrument rated pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) and her failure to maintain control of the airplane, due to spatial disorientation. Related factors were the low ceiling, and the pilot's lack of instrument… - [NTSB SEA97LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA203.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Harrah, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1997 · N2349J · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a transmission wire while on final approach. A factor was a 40-foot high transmission wire located approximately 20 feet from the end of the airstrip. - [NTSB NYC97FA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97FA178.md): Cessna U206B · Gilbertsville, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1997 · N206KY · Destroyed > The improper repair of a float by maintenance personnel which resulted in the total failure of the float. - [NTSB IAD97FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97FA117.md): Cessna 182E · Smithfield, RI · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1997 · N3286Y · Destroyed > A loss of engine power for undetermined reason, and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. - [NTSB CHI97LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA284.md): North American-Aero Classics P-51D · Monroe, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1997 · N6345T · Destroyed > the pilot operating the airplane with a known coolant leak, coolant exhaustion, overheating of the engine, and subsequent failure of a connecting rod, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power; and failure of the pilot to see the powerline. The… - [NTSB ATL97FA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97FA134.md): North American T-6-SNJ5 · Camden, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1997 · N1047C · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to take remedial action after a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, leading to a spin. Factors were the pilot's use of unapproved medication, and the FAA's inadequate certification and standards for airman. - [NTSB ANC97FA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97FA143.md): Aero Commander AC-500A · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1997 · N543AN · Destroyed > The rupture of the right engine fuel supply line as a result of inadequate inspection by the pilot/mechanic, and the pilot's excessive pull up which resulted in exceeding the design stress limits of the airplane. Factors were the improper emergency procedures… - [NTSB ATL97WA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97WA145.md): Cessna A188B · Trinidad, WN · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 5, 1997 · 9YTIQ · Destroyed - [NTSB CHI97LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA278.md): Schweizer G-164B · Larimore, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1997 · N8326K · Destroyed > the pilot delaying the swath run turnaround maneuver at the end of the field boundary, and his failure to maintain clearance between the airplane and the high tension wires. A factor was the pilot's inattentiveness regarding the time to begin the swath run… - [NTSB SEA97FA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA201.md): Cessna 182C · Bremerton, WA · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1997 · N9015T · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed in a climbing turn at low altitude, resulting in a stall and impact with terrain. A factor was the pilot exceeding the aircraft's maximum takeoff gross weight limitation. - [NTSB NYC97FA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97FA173.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Hancock, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1997 · N40AB · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance and the proper altitude. Contributing was mountainous terrain. - [NTSB NYC97FA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97FA172.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Baptistown, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1997 · N5464Y · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane for undetermined reason(s), while operating it at low altitude. - [NTSB SEA97FA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA196.md): Southern Aero UH-1B · Skykomish, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1997 · N896W · Substantial damage > A fatigue fracture in the main rotor mast, which resulted in an in flight separation of the main rotor from the helicopter. Contributing to the accident was insufficient Federal Aviation Administration airworthiness standards and requirements for the aircraft. - [NTSB NYC97LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA171.md): Lorello Genesis · Columbia Statn, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1997 · N9091B · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed. - [NTSB FTW97FA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA330.md): Southwest Florida SW204 · Manila, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1997 · N482SA · Destroyed > Fatigue failure of the main rotor blade resulting in the in-flight separation of the main rotor system due to the use of an unairworthy blade, and failure of the maintenance personnel who modified the rotor blade and the mechanic who complied with the… - [NTSB CHI97FA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FA272.md): Kellums Sonerai 1 · Scottsburg, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1997 · N76457 · Destroyed > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed greater than the stalling speed for the airplane. A factor relating to this accident was the student pilot's lack of total experience. - [NTSB NYC97FA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97FA170.md): Cessna 337B · Warren Township, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1997 · N2442S · Destroyed > the pilot's loss of control in flight for undetermined reasons and the subsequent collision with terrain. - [NTSB IAD97FA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97FA112.md): Classic YMF-5 · Ocean City, MD · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1997 · N68SH · Destroyed > The pilot performed an aerobatic maneuver at a low altitude, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. - [NTSB ATL97LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA123.md): Jurka P51D Mustang · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1997 · N151MS · Destroyed > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s); and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while starting to maneuver for an emergency landing, which resulted in loss of aircraft control (stall) and collision with terrain. - [NTSB MIA97FA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA239.md): Beech 95-B55 · Brownsville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1997 · N5678K · Destroyed > the pilot's inadequate preflight, and his improper in-flight planning/decision, which led to fuel exhaustion and a forced landing at night on unprepared terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, and the lack of a suitable area for an emergency… - [NTSB FTW97RA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97RA323.md): Bell 206L-1 · Arica, Peru · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 21, 1997 · N2246Q - [NTSB ANC97GA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97GA126.md): Bell BH-206B · Dillingham, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 21, 1997 · N18FH · Destroyed > The pilot's intentional VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). Factors associated with the accident are the pilot's failure to activate the cabin heating system, the lack of an operable windshield defogger, the pilot's overconfidence in… - [NTSB FTW97FA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA313.md): Beech B24R · Albany, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1997 · N2521W · Destroyed > The flight instructor's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff/initial climb. A factor was the flight instructor's lack of experience in the make and model of aircraft. - [NTSB LAX97FA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97FA291.md): Hefner Pitts S1S · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1997 · N10HJ · Destroyed > the operation of the propeller beyond the design rpm limitations and the resultant gyroscopic loads from aerobatics. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a required instrument panel rpm restriction for the propeller mandated by an airworthiness… - [NTSB LAX97FA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97FA288.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Corcoran, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1997 · N96294 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain separation from ground obstacles. - [NTSB FTW97RA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97RA314.md): Bell 412HP · Cuernavaca, Mexico · Accident · 8 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 15, 1997 · XCPFI - [NTSB MIA97FA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA232.md): Beech 200 · Dalton, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1997 · N74EJ · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper IFR procedure, by failing to maintain the minimum descent altitude (MDA) during the ILS localizer approach, until the runway environment was in sight, which resulted in a collision with terrain short of the runway. Factors relating to the… - [NTSB CHI97FA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FA256.md): Beech BE-65-A90 · Alice, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1997 · N41VC · Destroyed > loss of control due to the pilot's improper in-flight decision. A factor was the improper installation of the secondary low pitch stop system by the mechanic. - [NTSB ANC97FA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97FA121.md): Cessna U206G · Halibut Cove, AK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1997 · N756AD · Destroyed > The pilot's improper evaluation of the weather conditions which led the pilot to maneuver within the confines of the lake to avoid surrounding terrain and a subsequent inadvertent stall. Factors were the terrain-induced turbulence and gusts. - [NTSB FTW97FA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA304.md): Grumman G-164 · Wilmot, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1997 · N634U · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to a fractured throttle cable because the cable housing prevents an inspection of the cable by maintenance personnel. Factors were the pilot's impairment due to a heart attack, the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing,… - [NTSB ATL97FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97FA118.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Palm Bch Garden, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1997 · N8213P · Destroyed > loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain flying speed. - [NTSB ATL97FA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97FA115.md): Mooney M20F · Tallahassee, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1997 · N3455X · Destroyed > fatigue failure of the crankshaft for undetermined reasons. Related factors were: darkness, and obstructions (trees) in the emergency landing area. - [NTSB CHI97FAMS3](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FAMS3.md): Grumman American AA-5 · Lower Brule, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Aug 10, 1997 · N7148L · Destroyed > undetermined due to the accident airplane not being available for examination. - [NTSB NYC97LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA163.md): Elliot Monnett Moni · Hollis, NH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1997 · N2400M · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall spin and collision with terrain. - [NTSB IAD97LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA108.md): Riekkenen Ryelong LE · Wurtsboro, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1997 · N4YC · Destroyed > The pilot performed an aerobatic maneuver and misjudged the altitude. - [NTSB LAX97LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA275.md): Grumman American AA-5 · Monterey, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1997 · N6086L · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from surrounding terrain. - [NTSB FTW97FA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA302.md): Beech G35 · Alpine, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1997 · N44T · Destroyed > The pilot's performance of aerobatics at low altitude and his failure to maintain aircraft control. - [NTSB DCA97MA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA97MA059.md): Douglas DC-8-61 · Miami, FL · Accident · 5 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Aug 7, 1997 · N27UA · Destroyed > The airplane being misloaded to produce a more aft center of gravity and a correspondingly incorrect stabilizer trim setting that precipitated an extreme pitch-up at rotation, was (1) the failure of Fine Air to exercise operational control over the cargo… - [NTSB DCA97MA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA97MA058.md): Boeing 747-300 · Nimitz Hill · Accident · 228 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Aug 6, 1997 · H7468 · Destroyed > the captain's failure to adequately brief and execute the nonprecision approach and the first officer's and flight engineer's failure to effectively monitor and cross-check the captain's execution of the approach. Contributing to these failures were the… - [NTSB LAX97FA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97FA272.md): Piper PA-28RT-201 · Hesperia, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1997 · N8227Q · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to see-and-avoid high voltage power lines, while coping with a lack of engine power during a go-around in a high density altitude condition. Factors relating to the accident were: high density altitude that resulted in a normal reduction… - [NTSB FTW97FA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA299.md): Beech 58P · Colorado Spring, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1997 · N258W · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to follow IFR procedures; and his failure to maintain proper altitude, while executing a missed approach from an attempted ILS approach. Related factors included: low ceiling, rain, fog, the pilot's overconfidence in his personal ability,… - [NTSB CHI97FA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FA248.md): Valley Adventurers Adventurer 333 · Fond Du Lac, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1997 · N323VA · Destroyed > The kit manufacturer's use of inadequate material in construction of the airplane, his inadequate application of quality controls resulting in the debonding of the horizontal stabilizer. Factors were the total loss of the horizontal stabilizer, the elevator,… - [NTSB SEA97LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA182.md): Cessna 140 · Vancouver, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1997 · N2076N · Substantial damage > Aircraft control was not maintained. Continued operation with known deficiencies in equipment and movement restrictions to an exhaust valve were factors. - [NTSB NYC97FA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97FA159.md): Piper J3C-65 · Danbury, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1997 · N24565 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to takeoff with the fuel selector in the full on position, which resulted in fuel starvation. Also causal was the pilot's improper in-flight decision to attempt a 180 degree turn back to the runway, which resulted in the inadvertent… - [NTSB CHI97FA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FA252.md): Beech 76 · New Richmond, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1997 · N18960 · Destroyed > The certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action and the flight crew's lack of aircraft control. A factor was loss of control while maneuvering downwind by one of the pilot's. - [NTSB CHI97FA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FA245.md): Peck Osprey 2 · Poygen, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1997 · N4442C · Destroyed > A loss of control in flight for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB SEA97FA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA181.md): Avian Magnum IX · Donald, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1997 · N20146 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree that was located on the edge of the field in which he was attempting to land. - [NTSB MIA97WA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97WA226.md): Boeing 757-200 · Lima, Peru · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 3, 1997 · N12114 · No damage - [NTSB CHI97LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA239.md): Briegleb BG-12A · Superior, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1997 · N5516V · Destroyed > the separation of the wing from the glider for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB FTW97FA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA295.md): Lancair 320 · Dillon, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1997 · N360GB · Destroyed > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) conditions, and failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: low ceiling, rain, and… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?fatal=1&page=217 ## 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=216 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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