# 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 SEA97FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA075.md): Cessna T210L · Dillon, MT · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1997 · N22219 · Destroyed
  > flight by the pilot into adverse weather conditions, and his failure to maintaint altitude/clearance from terrain. The adverse weather condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX97LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA131.md): Zenair 601 · Penn Valley, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1997 · N4073T · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors in the accident were the pilot's lack of recent experience, lack of experience in the type aircraft, and physical impairment due to drugs.
- [NTSB FTW97LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA136.md): Grumman G-164A · Swifton, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1997 · N8922H · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision and failure to maintain positive control of the airplane, while performing an aerobatic maneuver.
- [NTSB FTW97FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA135.md): Teschendorf Cassutt Sport · Stilwell, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1997 · N86T · Destroyed
  > failure of the right wing spar and/or debonding of the right wing skin, which resulted in separation of the wing skin and a portion of the right wing, during high speed flight. Factors related to the accident were: previous wing damage and inadequate…
- [NTSB FTW97FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA130.md): Cessna 421 · League City, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1997 · N4050L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane which resulted in the loss of power to the right engine due to fuel exhaustion, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the single engine landing approach which resulted in a stall/spin.
- [NTSB LAX97LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA127.md): Passadori Norman Breezy · Gilroy, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1997 · N16KB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's delayed decision to reverse course while climbing into rising terrain, and his failure to maintain an adequate airspeed margin which resulted in a stall/mush into trees and terrain.
- [NTSB LAX97FA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97FA126.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Bagdad, AZ · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1997 · N3629Z · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to obtain and/or maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff/initial climb, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the terrain. High density altitude was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW97LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA127.md): Air Tractor AT-402 · Pine Bluff, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1997 · N1524R · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to see-and-avoid the tower. The proximity of the tower was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW97WA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97WA133.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Tejupilco, Mexico · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 16, 1997 · N5968F · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA97FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA097.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Andrews, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1997 · N8857P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's poor in-flight planning in attempting to maintain VFR conditions at night over mountainous terrain, and his failure to maintain clearance from the mountain. Contributing to the accident was: the pilot's inadequate preflight planning for not…
- [NTSB LAX97FA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97FA123.md): Ercoupe 415-D · Pacoima, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1997 · N3030H · Destroyed
  > improper maintenance/installation of electrical wiring, the lack of circuit protection, and subsequent in-flight electrical fire.
- [NTSB FTW97RA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97RA126.md): Bell 205A1 · Lofssjon, Sweden · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 15, 1997 · HSX
- [NTSB FTW97FA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA122.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Westminster, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1997 · N6219J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance during an intentional low altitude maneuver. A factor was the transmission line.
- [NTSB CHI97FA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FA084.md): Douglas DC-3C/BT-67R · Newton, WI · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1997 · TZ389 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > failure of the Beech A36 pilot to maintain clearance from the modified Douglas DC-3, while positioning the A36 for photography of the DC-3.
- [NTSB FTW97FA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA121.md): MBB BO-105S · Lena, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1997 · N7161J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his subsequent loss of aircraft control due to spatial disorientation. Factors were the pilot not following company procedures and directives, the low ceiling, and the dark night…
- [NTSB ATL97LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA048.md): Bill Parson Parson 2+2 · Bunnell, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1997 · N254WP · Destroyed
  > The owner/pilot mechanic's improper bending of the front flight control stick that resulted in an fatigue failure, and the subsequent loss of flight control.
- [NTSB SEA97FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA070.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Boise, ID · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1997 · N7583P · Destroyed
  > the accumulation of airframe ice on the aircraft, and the pilot's delayed remedial action after intentionally flying into forecast adverse weather conditions. The adverse weather (icing) conditions were related factors.
- [NTSB ANC97FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97FA031.md): Buesing SX-300 · Sitka, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1997 · N357SX · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to properly evaluate the presence of icing conditions, and his failure to comply with procedures to use alternate engine air in icing conditions. Factors relating to the accident were: icing (weather) conditions, the pilot's improper…
- [NTSB NYC97FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97FA057.md): Beech E-18S · Mabie, WV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1997 · N54BT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's disregard of the preflight weather briefing for severe weather along his route of flight, and his departure into the known and forecasted severe weather. A factor in the accident was the inadequate FAA oversight of the operator, which fostered an…
- [NTSB MIA97FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA095.md): Cessna T210L · Meridianville, AL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1997 · N2142S · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper decision to takeoff downwind which resulted in his failure to maintain control of the airplane. The winds were a factor.
- [NTSB SEA97FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA067.md): Beech 200 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1997 · N117WM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed on the ILS approach, resulting in a stall. Factors included: low visibility; the pilot's selection of the improper DME for the approach; his resulting failure to attain the proper descent profile for the…
- [NTSB MIA97WA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97WA092.md): Cessna 402A · Caracas, Venezuela · Accident · 6 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 3, 1997 · YV784 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA97LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA091.md): Hackett Windex 1200C · Wauchula, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1997 · N1201G · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB FTW97LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA110.md): Cessna 152 · Plaquemine, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1997 · N49205 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper altitude and clearance from transmission wires. Factors were, the dark night, low cloud ceiling, and fog.
- [NTSB FTW97FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA109.md): Keating Quickie II · Houston, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1997 · N89WL · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as result of the pilot's improper fuel management. Factors were the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane, the dark night, the lack of cockpit lights, and the lack of suitable terrain for the pilot to…
- [NTSB CHI97FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FAMS1.md): Cessna T210N · Chicago, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Feb 20, 1997 · N7134J · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB MIA97WA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97WA085.md): Israel Aircraft Industries 1124A · Guatemala City, Guatemala · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 19, 1997 · YV160 · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX97GA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97GA105.md): McDonnell Douglas 369D · Santee, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Feb 17, 1997 · N5200Y · Substantial damage
  > Spatial disorientation and temporary visual impairment that led to a loss of aircraft control as result of difficulty to light adaptivity. Contributing was the crew coordination and inadequate night flight recurrency training.
- [NTSB LAX97LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA104.md): Piper PA-18A · Livingston, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 1997 · N8487D · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to see and avoid power lines. A factor was the pilot's poor judgment in conducting unwarranted low altitude maneuvering.
- [NTSB FTW97FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA103.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Farmington, NM · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 1997 · N6433P · Destroyed
  > loss of aircraft control for undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB MIA97WA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97WA100.md): Cessna T210 · Challao, Argentina · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 11, 1997 · N470E · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX97FAMS2](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97FAMS2.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Avalon, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Feb 11, 1997 · N8436X · Destroyed
  > undetermined.
- [NTSB NYC97LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA051.md): Piper PA-44-180T · Caldwell, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1997 · N8457H · No damage
  > The pilot's incapacitation due to a heart attack.
- [NTSB MIA97FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA082.md): Cessna 402C · St. Thomas · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 1997 · N318AB · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain altitude while making a visual approach at night over water in black hole conditions resulting in the aircraft descending and crashing into the sea. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot and operator to…
- [NTSB CHI97FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FA067.md): Cessna 150 · Larchwood, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 1997 · N714EE · Destroyed
  > the noninstrument-rated pilot's takeoff into instrument meteorological conditions. The weather was a factor.
- [NTSB ANC97FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97FA026.md): Piper PA-18 · Circle, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 1997 · N121BB · Destroyed
  > inadequate preflight by the pilot; and his subsequent loss of aircraft control, during the initial climb after takeoff. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot failed to ensure that the cargo was properly secured, and he allowed the aircraft's weight…
- [NTSB FTW97RA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97RA101.md): Beech 23 · Santa Catarina, Mexico · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 5, 1997 · N8723M
- [NTSB FTW97FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA100.md): Piper PA-28-200 · Lone Wolf, OK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1997 · N33322 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to drugs, his resultant improper planning/decision, and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude (clearance above a lake), while performing aerobatic flight. Factors relating to the accident were: the…
- [NTSB FTW97FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA099.md): Aeronca 65-TC · Moriarty, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1997 · N31794 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maitain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin. Factors were gusty winds, turbulence, a high density altitude, and the pilot's lack of total experience in the make and model of aircraft.
- [NTSB MIA97LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA077.md): Beech 95-B55 · Monroe, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1997 · N70F · Substantial damage
  > pilot incapacitation as result of Ischemic heart disease.
- [NTSB ATL97FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97FA034.md): Cessna A150L · Trinity, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1997 · N50TB · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain flying airspeed, while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in a stall and subsequent collision with a tree, utility line, and the ground.
- [NTSB ANC97LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA025.md): Piper PA-22 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · 3 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1997 · N7235D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and subsequent failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident are the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, his becoming lost/disoriented, and…
- [NTSB FTW97FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA097.md): Cessna 152 · Guthrie, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1997 · N5366B · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's failure to obtain/maintain clearance with the power line. A factor was the sunglare from the setting sun, which could have impaired the flight instructor's ability to see the power line.
- [NTSB ANC97FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97FA024.md): de Havilland DHC-4A · Sparrevohn, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 1997 · N702SC · Destroyed
  > loss of the right engine propeller control oil, which led to an overspeed of the right engine and propeller, and necessitated a shut-down of the right engine; and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate altitude/distance from terrain during visual approach…
- [NTSB FTW97FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA092.md): Beech 95-B55 · Mayhill, NM · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 1997 · N47SM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with trees and terrain. Factors were the mountainous terrain, the snow obscuring the visibility, the dark night illumination, and the pilot's fatigue.
- [NTSB NYC97FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97FA048.md): Cessna 172F · Conrad, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 1997 · N8835U · Destroyed
  > VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and spatial disorientation of the pilot, which led to loss of aircraft control, an uncontrolled descent, and subsequent collision with wooded terrain. Factors relating to the accident…
- [NTSB LAX97LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA092.md): Crane Thorp T-18 · San Diego, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 1997 · N40918 · Destroyed
  > Installation by the pilot/owner of an unairworthy check valve in the fuel system of the amateur built aircraft, which resulted in inadequate fuel flow to the engine and subsequent engine failure. A factor in the accident was the owner's operation of the…
- [NTSB MIA97LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA073.md): Cress Cress B-8-M (Bensen) · Williston, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 1997 · N3495 · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain rotor rpm, while maneuvering, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB MIA97FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA070.md): Bell 206-B3 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 1997 · N2047R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's incapacitation by carbon monoxide from undetermined sources which led to his diminished ability to see and avoid a radio tower.
- [NTSB LAX97FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97FA093.md): Cessna R172K · Bagdad, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 1997 · N736WZ · Destroyed
  > continued flight by the pilot into adverse weather conditions, and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude or clearance from terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: the high/mountainous terrain and adverse weather conditions.

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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=220

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