# 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 DCA97WA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA97WA045.md): Boeing 737-300 · Shenzhen, China · Accident · 35 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 8, 1997 · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA97LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA099.md): Grumman G-164A · Rosalia, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1997 · N7926 · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain clearance with terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were, hilly terrain conditions and impairment due to recent use of marihuana.
- [NTSB NYC97LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA085.md): Marsh-Turner BG-12A · Marion, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1997 · N8711R · Destroyed
  > Disconnection of the elevator control rod which resulted in the loss of elevator control. A factor was failure to complete the required maintenance inspection.
- [NTSB MIA97WA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97WA181.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Bimini, Bahamas · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 4, 1997 · N570VR · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA97FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA097.md): Cessna T210M · Bullfrog, UT · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 3, 1997 · N732QB · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate flying airspeed, for reason(s) unknown, resulting in a subsequent stall.
- [NTSB FTW97FA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA174.md): Beech V35 · Lake George, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 3, 1997 · N831U · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain control of the airplane. A factor was the terrain-induced turbulence.
- [NTSB MIA97FA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA152.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · New Smyrna Bch, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 2, 1997 · N5057F · Substantial damage
  > an in flight loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL97WA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97WA068.md): Beech 58 · St. Vincent, Spain · Accident · 6 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 1, 1997 · 9YTHF · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC97LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA083.md): Porter Stolp SA-750 · E. Huntingdon, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1997 · N513EP · Destroyed
  > was the pilot's entry into an uncontrolled stall/spin and his inadequate recovery from the maneuver which resulted in collision with terrain. Factors in the accident were the low entry altitude for the maneuver and the pilot's lack of recent flight experience.
- [NTSB DCA97WA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA97WA044.md): Cessna 208 · Cambodia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 30, 1997 · N9825F · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX97LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA173.md): Shoaf Christen Eagle II · Half Moon Bay, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1997 · N61GS · Destroyed
  > undetermined.
- [NTSB NYC97FA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97FA080.md): Piper PA-60-601P · Waterford, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1997 · N885JC · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to follow the published instrument (IFR) approach procedure, by failing to maintain the minimum altitude for that segment of the approach.
- [NTSB SEA97FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA094.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 601P · Klammath Falls, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1997 · N30LL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to set the throttle of his second failed engine to 'Cracked-1/2-Open' as called for in the Engine Failure/Restart checklist, followed by a high-power engine surge. Factors include the pilot's delay in landing for refueling, the pilot…
- [NTSB FTW97FA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA171.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Rye, CO · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1997 · N2225A · Destroyed
  > The pilot initiating flight into IMC conditions in mountainous terrain. Factors were mountainous terrain, low ceiling, snow, preflight planning, and in-flight planning and decision making.
- [NTSB CHI97FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FA116.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Holland, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1997 · N3126Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall/mush and subsequent impact with trees and then a residence. A related factor was turbulence.
- [NTSB FTW97FA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA166.md): Socata TB-20 · Pagosa Springs, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1997 · N20NK · Destroyed
  > inadvertent flight by the pilot into known adverse weather conditions, and his failure to maintain altitude or clearance from terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: low ceiling, rain, snow, icing conditions, and mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB CHI97FAMS2](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FAMS2.md): Beech 95-C55 · Grand Haven, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Apr 21, 1997 · N242BS · Destroyed
  > undetermined.
- [NTSB MIA97FA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA142.md): Boeing Stearman N2S-4 · Apex, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1997 · N61S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's ostentatious display by performing an aerobatic maneuver with inadequate altitude.
- [NTSB IAD97FA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97FA065.md): Lockheed PV2 · Blandburg, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1997 · N6856C · Destroyed
  > Pilot in command misjudged his maneuvering altitude. Factors to this accident were the mountainous terrain, windy conditions, turbulence in the area, and smoke.
- [NTSB SEA97LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA089.md): Ivan Langston Hawk · Howell, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1997 · N627K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Heavy rain and gusting winds were a factor.
- [NTSB MIA97LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA141.md): Young Merlin GT · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1997 · N2100S · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and subsequent collision with the terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's failure to use all available runway, and…
- [NTSB ATL97FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97FA060.md): Beech C23 · Athens, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1997 · N6005T · Destroyed
  > pilot impairment of judgment and performance, due to alcohol; and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude or clearance from obstacles, while maneuvering at low altitude at night. Darkness was a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX97LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA150.md): Duff MINI-500 · Lihue, Kauai, HI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1997 · N13118 · Destroyed
  > the student pilot's improper use of the helicopter flight controls, which resulted in rotor contact with the tail boom and loss of control. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's lack of total and recent training and experience in airborne control…
- [NTSB NYC97FA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97FA076.md): Eurocopter MBB-BK117-B2 · New York, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1997 · N909CP · Destroyed
  > Fatigue failure of the vertical fin, accelerated by the installation of blind rivets in lieu of solid rivets in the replacement of the yaw SAS mount support, which resulted in the loss of helicopter directional control and collision with the terrain (water).…
- [NTSB LAX97LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA158.md): Devendorf Glassair GL25 · Congress, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1997 · N28BD · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to recover from an inverted stall/spin prior to impact with the ground. The reason for the loss of control was not determined.
- [NTSB MIA97WA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97WA135.md): Beech A-36 · Pitts Town, Bahamas · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 12, 1997 · N11RV · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI97FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FA102.md): Cessna T210N · Vichy, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1997 · N5310A · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to properly follow the missed approach procedure and maintain the minimum descent altitude (MDA) during night/IFR flight. Factors relating to the accident included: darkness, low ceiling, fog, and failure of the pilot to properly…
- [NTSB LAX97FA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97FA156.md): Glaser-Dirks DG-300 · Minden, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1997 · N70644 · Destroyed
  > loss of aircraft control for undetermined reason(s), inadequate design of the canopy jettison system, and incapacitation of the pilot, when he was struck by the canopy frame during a jettison sequence.
- [NTSB ANC97MA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97MA161.md): Cessna 208B · Wainwright, AK · Accident · 5 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1997 · N408GV · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain altitude/clearance from terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were the weather conditions.
- [NTSB ANC97LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA054.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Manokotak, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1997 · N8071D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall of the airplane. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's performance of a low altitude flight maneuver.
- [NTSB DCA97WA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA97WA039.md): Cessna 414 · Zurich, Switzerland · Accident · 10 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 10, 1997 · HBLPN · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC97FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97FA051.md): Cessna 185 · Tatitlek, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1997 · N59AK · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The command pilots of both airplanes inadequate visual outlook which led to their failure to see and avoid each other's airplane. A factor associated with the accident was sunglare.
- [NTSB MIA97LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA120.md): Basinski Kolb MK3 · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1997 · N128BB · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed after an oil leak occurred, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and subsequent collision with a residence and the terrain. The oil leak and the pilot's diverted attention were related factors.
- [NTSB IAD97FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97FA064.md): Cessna 414 · Hillsboro, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1997 · N13MN · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering, which resulted in an advertent stall and collision with trees, vehicles, and the terrain.
- [NTSB LAX97FA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97FA148.md): Cessna 152 · S. Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1997 · N64845 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's collision with mountainous terrain due to his failure to follow published high density altitude departure procedures during climb out, and route selection which exceeded the airplane's maximum climb performance specifications. Also causal was the…
- [NTSB ATL97FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97FA057.md): Douglas C54A-DC · Griffin, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1997 · N83FA · Destroyed
  > The flightcrew's inadequate procedures, during a rejected takeoff following a possible engine malfunction at a critical time in the takeoff, and the second pilot's physical impairment.
- [NTSB LAX97FA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97FA143.md): Cessna T210N · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1997 · N6172C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to spatial disorientation and his lack of proficiency in conducting instrument flight. Contributing were the inoperative alternator, cockpit lighting, and vacuum system.
- [NTSB ATL97LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA056.md): Cessna A188B · Waynesboro, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1997 · N53212 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the right wing after the pilot exceeded the design stress limit of the airplane, leading to a loss of control in flight.
- [NTSB IAD97FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97FA060.md): Cessna 337D · Hickory, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1997 · N2685S · Destroyed
  > Servicing of the pilots portable oxygen system with compressed air, which resulted in pilot incapacitation due to Hypoxia.
- [NTSB LAX97FA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97FA142.md): Cessna P210N · Corona, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1997 · N3894P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance during a nighttime flight at low altitude through a mountainous area. Factors in the accident were the conditions of low clouds and dark light conditions.
- [NTSB SEA97LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA079.md): Rose VP-1 · Gardiner, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1997 · N89PR · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Factors contributing to the accident were gusty and high winds.
- [NTSB NYC97LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA066.md): Lowe Super Koala · Perry Township, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1997 · N4424V · Substantial damage
  > improper construction by the builder which led to the failure of the strut and wing assembly.
- [NTSB DCA97WA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA97WA035.md): Bell B212 · Nuevo Leon, Mexico · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 30, 1997 · XCJBO · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI97FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FA095.md): Cessna 140 · Big Lake, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1997 · N77166 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's maneuvers which exceeded the design stress limits of the airplane and resulted in structural overload of the horizontal tail followed by a structural overload of the wings.
- [NTSB NYC97LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA064.md): Lockheed L-1011 · Jamaica, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1997 · N762DA · No damage
  > The failure of the right wing walker, also the push back supervisor, to identify and avoid a hazardous condition, which resulted in his activity near the airplane's nose wheel during tow operations, and where he was subsequently caught under the nose wheel. A…
- [NTSB CHI97FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FA093.md): Stinson 108 · Greenfield, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1997 · N97120 · Destroyed
  > a loss of engine power due to restricted movement in the exhaust valve and rotted/weathered ignition harness, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertant stall.
- [NTSB SEA97FA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA076.md): Cessna 172P · Burlington, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1997 · N97527 · Destroyed
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW97RA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97RA151.md): Bell UH-1H · Mariquita, Colombia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 26, 1997 · PN160
- [NTSB ATL97FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97FA054.md): Beech V35 · Marco Island, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1997 · N9049S · Destroyed
  > inadvertent flight by the pilot into adverse weather conditions (severe thunderstorms), which led the design stress limits of the airplane being exceeded, subsequent in-flight break-up of the airplane, and an uncontrolled collision with water.
- [NTSB ANC97FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97FA037.md): Short Brothers SC7 · Nunapitchuk, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1997 · N451SA · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > inadequate visual look-out by the pilots of both airplanes, which resulted in their failure to see-and-avoid each other's airplanes.

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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=219

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