# 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 FTW97FA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA229.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Las Animas, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1997 · N7308E · Destroyed
  > in-flight collision with terrain, while maneuvering, for undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB NYC97LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA116.md): Goodwin Rans S-4 · Cedar Bluff, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1997 · N495J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the initial takeoff climb which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A related factor was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane.
- [NTSB NYC97FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97FA118.md): Cessna 152 · Edgewater, MD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1997 · N93908 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's excessive maneuver at a low altitude, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the pilot, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB FTW97FA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA221.md): Cessna 172N · Greenbrier, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1997 · N738YG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a low altitude maneuver. Factors were the pilot's lack of total experience in the type of operation and inadequate training by the company management.
- [NTSB NYC97WA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97WA115.md): Cessna 185F · Bagotville, Canada · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 14, 1997 · N4758E · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW97FA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA220.md): Ayres S2R-T34 · Corning, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1997 · N3103D · Destroyed
  > The in-flight separation of the left wing as result of fatigue crack of the lower spar cap due to inadequate materials by the manufacturer. A factor was the operator's failure to comply with a published service bulletin on the airframe.
- [NTSB LAX97FA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97FA210.md): Cessna 210K · Topanga, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1997 · N8276M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper VFR altitude over mountainous terrain obscured by clouds, and his intentional descent into instrument meteorological weather conditions.
- [NTSB LAX97GA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97GA205.md): Rockwell OV-10A · Hollister, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 10, 1997 · N94LM · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate ground clearance altitude while performing a low-level aerobatic maneuver. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI97LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA163.md): Siefert 5151RG · Shelbyville, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1997 · N81728 · Destroyed
  > the cause of the accident is undetermined.
- [NTSB SEA97FA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA133.md): Cessna U206E · Red Lodge, MT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1997 · N206EC · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's flight into known adverse weather and the subsequent overload and separation of the right wing-strut fuselage-to-strut attach point. Factors contributing were clouds and obscuration.
- [NTSB NYC97LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA121.md): Robbins Kolb Firestar · Gilbertsville, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1997 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The noncertificated operator's improper decision to fly low over a congested area, which resulted in an abrupt maneuver to avoid a collision with a tethered blimp, and the subsequent uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB LAX97FA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97FA202.md): Cessna 206 · Saugus, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1997 · N756PU · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude while attempting VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB IAD97LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA083.md): Ercoupe G · Dalton, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1997 · N94435 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's delay in aborting the landing after allowing the airplane to touchdown long. His failure to attain a proper touchdown point was a related factor.
- [NTSB SEA97FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA130.md): Lockheed P-38L · Tillamook, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1997 · N7973 · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain minimum control speed (VMC), after loss of power in one engine, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and collision with terrain. Related factors were: the pilot's improper fuel management and failure to change the fuel…
- [NTSB CHI97LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA159.md): Piper PA-25 · Sullivan, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1997 · N6339Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions in an airplane not equipped for flight into IMC. Factors were: the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, his inadequate evaluation of the weather, and fog.
- [NTSB MIA97FA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA179.md): Piper J3C-65 · Asheboro, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1997 · N804DA · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilots in both airplanes to see and/or avoid a collision with each other.
- [NTSB NYC97FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97FA103.md): Cessna 210M · Elliston, VA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1997 · N9162M · Destroyed
  > failure of the PIC to maintain control of the airplane, due to spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB LAX97GA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97GA198.md): Beech 95-B55 · San Carlos, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jun 3, 1997 · N8KB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which led to an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB MIA97FA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA176.md): Cessna 172N · Comerio, PR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1997 · N4752D · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in his failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from obstructions on rising terrain.
- [NTSB MIA97FA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA175.md): Grumman American AA-5B · Avon Park, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1997 · N28297 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed (Vso) during an approach in instrument flight conditions.
- [NTSB NYC97WA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97WA104.md): Cessna TU-206G · Carroll Lake, Canada · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 1, 1997 · N6428Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD97FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97FA079.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Melville, NY · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1997 · N6337J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors to this accident were night instrument meteorological conditions with low ceiling and fog.
- [NTSB FTW97LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA209.md): Giertz Vmax Probe · Lake Jackson, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1997 · N1200M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during an approach to landing. A related factor was the pilot's lack of experience in make and model of aircraft.
- [NTSB FTW97FA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA208.md): Bell 206B · Intracoastl Cty, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1997 · N115AL · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other's aircraft. Factors were the failure of the pilot of N2773A to use the available traffic advisory service and the failure of the operator of N2773A to make the use of traffic advisory services a company…
- [NTSB FTW97FA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA207.md): Canadair F-86E MK.6 · Broomfield, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1997 · N86EX · Destroyed
  > Inadequate planning and decision making by the pilot in starting the aerobatic maneuver at an insufficient altitude to successfully complete the maneuver.
- [NTSB LAX97LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA197.md): Rotorway 162F · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1997 · N176BT · Destroyed
  > the owner/builder incorrectly installed the tail rotor drive pulley mounting scissors, overtorqued the pivot belts, did not perform the required maintenance lubrication of the pivot belts, and failed to perform adequate visual maintenance checks of these…
- [NTSB FTW97RA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97RA213.md): Bell UH-1H · Roque, Peru · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 30, 1997 · PNP30
- [NTSB IAD97LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA076.md): Dresbach RV-4 · Bainbridge, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1997 · N61CD · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane during the initial climb after takeoff. The pilot's physiological conditions was a possible factor.
- [NTSB CHI97FA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FA146.md): Henry Barracuda · Antonia, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 26, 1997 · N5926 · Destroyed
  > inadvertent flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), spatial disorientation of the pilot, which led to his loss of aircraft control, and the pilot exceeding the design stress limits of the airplane, which led to an in-flight…
- [NTSB MIA97FA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA173.md): Cessna 205 · Homestead, FL · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 25, 1997 · N8214Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed as he slowed for a parachutist to jump from the aircraft, and his failure to apply spin recovery emergency procedures prior to ground impact. Contributing to the accident was the pilot-in-command's lack of…
- [NTSB SEA97FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA120.md): Piper PA-32-301T · Bend, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 24, 1997 · N83211 · Destroyed
  > Overload of the airframe structure. Thunderstorms and turbulence were factors.
- [NTSB FTW97FA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA199.md): Beech V35 · Shawnee, OK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 23, 1997 · N5459U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent entry into a spin. A factor was the pilot's initiated flight into adverse weather.
- [NTSB SEA97LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA117.md): Hiller UH-12E · Miltonfreewater, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1997 · N3005J · Substantial damage
  > The main rotor blade separated due to fatigue. Factors were: an Airworthiness Directive was not properly performed, and inadequate inspection of the main rotor blades.
- [NTSB CHI97LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA140.md): Aerospatiale AS-365-N2 · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1997 · N653CN · No damage
  > inadequate visual clearance by the passenger resulting in his being struck with the rotor blade. A factor relating to this accident was the gusting winds.
- [NTSB ATL97LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA073.md): Capstaff Challenger II · Southern Pines, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1997 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol which led to his failure to maintain clearance from obstacles.
- [NTSB FTW97RA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97RA194.md): Rockwell 1121B · La Carbonera, Mexico · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 20, 1997 · N1121F
- [NTSB FTW97FA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA193.md): Pezetel M-18A · Wilmot, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 19, 1997 · N8089Z · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to remove the elevator control lock before the first flight of the day, which resulted in his inability to control the airplane, due to the locked elevator control. Related factors were: the prevailing high winds and the lack of a visible…
- [NTSB LAX97LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA185.md): Bell 206B · Hilo, HI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1997 · N98AW · Destroyed
  > the noninstrument-rated pilot flew into instrument conditions and failed to maintain adequate terrain clearance, while attempting to descend through an overcast. The adverse weather conditions and mountainous terrain were related factors.
- [NTSB CHI97FA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FA133.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Savoy, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 18, 1997 · N383AV · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper preflight planning/preparation and her not maintaining airspeed. Factors were fuel exhaustion and entering an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB NYC97FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97FA092.md): Cessna T337G · North Dansville, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 16, 1997 · N1ZP · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper decision to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance from rising/wooded terrain. The adverse weather conditions and rising wooded terrain were related factors.
- [NTSB MIA97FA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA162.md): Cessna R182 · N. Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 14, 1997 · N9080C · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around resulting in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB LAX97FA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97FA177.md): Beech A36TC · Truckee, CA · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 12, 1997 · N6174N · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain altitude and clearance above the terrain, while turning (for an unknown reason) back toward the airport after takeoff. Factors relating to the accident were: the environmental conditions (light conditions at dusk and high…
- [NTSB NYC97LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA089.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Pottstown, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1997 · N56639 · Minor damage
  > was the flight instructor's diverted attention while standing on the wing behind a turning propeller, which resulted in his departure from the wing, forward into the turning propeller.
- [NTSB MIA97WA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97WA158.md): Ayres S2R · Brenon, Panama · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 11, 1997 · N3090K · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX97LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA176.md): Hughes 369D · Puako, HI · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1997 · N5105N · Destroyed
  > erosion of second stage stator vanes, inadequate maintenance inspection for the erosion, and subsequent fatigue failure of a stator vane, which resulted in loss of engine power and a forced landing on mountainous/hilly terrain. Also causal was: the pilot's…
- [NTSB SEA97LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA104.md): Cessna T188C · Mitchell, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1997 · N3152J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which led to a stall. A factor contributing to the accident was the lack of adequate altitude to effect a successful stall recovery.
- [NTSB SEA97FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA106.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Tigard, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 10, 1997 · N55676 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to properly manage the aircraft fuel supply, which led to fuel exhaustion of the right tank and subsequent fuel starvation/power loss of the engine during the final approach. Factors contributing to the accident were the lack of sufficient…
- [NTSB SEA97FA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA105.md): Cessna 182 · Clinton, UT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 10, 1997 · N5434B · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Inadequate prior arrangements for formation flight by the pilot-in-command of the Cessna 182, N5434B, and his subsequent failure to see-and-avoid the Piper PA-28R, N5270T. Factors were: the Cessna pilot's visibility of the Piper impaired by the sun;…
- [NTSB ATL97FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97FA072.md): Bellanca 14-13 · Stockbridge, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 10, 1997 · N86734 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, which led to loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Factors related to the accident were: carburetor icing (weather) conditions, and trees in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB FTW97FA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA181.md): Cessna 172RG · Intracoastal, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 8, 1997 · N6505V · Destroyed
  > the pilot's decision to fly, when he was not in good physical condition; and his subsequent loss of aircraft control due to incapacitation. A related factor was: the pilot's perception of an urgency (pressure) to fly, induced by conditions/events.

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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
```

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