# 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 224 of 617 · 30,846 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB ANC96FA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96FA158.md): Champion 7EC · May Creek, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1996 · N9061B · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering and/or flying at low altitude, which resulted in a stall and collision with the terrain. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot allowed the weight and balance (aft… - [NTSB SEA96LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA212.md): Grazier Quickie 2 · Superior, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1996 · N73QQ · Substantial damage > loss of engine power after takeoff for undetermined reason(s), and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering to return to the departure airport, which resulted in a stall and collision with wooded terrain. - [NTSB MIA96FA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96FA229.md): Aero Commander 680E · Lakeland, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1996 · N262X · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to maintain minimum control speed, while returning to the airport for a precautionary landing, following a reported loss of power in one engine, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and an uncontrolled collision with the terrain.… - [NTSB CHI96FA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA332.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Bellaire, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1996 · N43687 · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper remedial action, while recovering from an intentional stall, which resulted in an inadvertent spin and collision with the terrain. The lack of altitude for recovery was a related factor. - [NTSB ANC96FA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96FA149.md): Champion 7GCBC · Glennallen, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1996 · N88359 · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering a low altitude, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and an uncontrolled collision with the terrain. A factor related to the accident was: the pilot's use of a medication with sedative… - [NTSB NYC96FA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96FA182.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Frankford Twnsp, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1996 · N422FL · Destroyed > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation by not obtaining a preflight weather briefing, his VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft after becoming spatial disoriented.… - [NTSB SEA96FA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96FA209.md): Cessna 340A · Wise River, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1996 · N128RP · Destroyed > The pilot's attempt to fly in adverse meteorological conditions which led a loss of aircraft control. Factors contributing to the accident include: the pilot's failure to obtain the most current information of the meteorological conditions prior to departure,… - [NTSB FTW96FA373](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA373.md): Beech D55 · Corsicana, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1996 · N873LB · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain minimum control airspeed which resulted in the loss of control. Factors were the bent collar of the left main fuel tank refueling neck which resulted in fuel siphoning from the tank in flight, the pilot's failure to follow… - [NTSB CHI96FA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA327.md): Beech 23 · Tomahawk, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1996 · N2338Z · Destroyed > the student pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol which led to his initiation of VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and loss of control. Factors were: the dark night and the weather conditions. - [NTSB CHI96FA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA330.md): Green Castle Avid Flyer Aerobat · Oxford, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1996 · N95GC · Destroyed > failure of the private pilot to maintain sufficient airspeed after takeoff, during the initial climb and turn to the crosswind leg; and a delay by the flight instructor (CFI) in taking remedial action to avoid a stall. - [NTSB ANC96FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96FA141.md): Cessna 172 · Eagle River, AK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1996 · N8739B · Destroyed > The first pilot's failure to maintain sufficient distance/altitude from terrain. A box canyon and mountainous terrain are factors in the accident. - [NTSB FTW96FA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA368.md): Cessna 150F · Jones, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1996 · N8380G · Destroyed > VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (VMC), and failure of the pilot (PIC) to maintain control of the airplane after becoming spatially disorientation. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, the adverse weather condition (fog and… - [NTSB CHI96FA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA324.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Grosse Ile, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1996 · N7082W · Substantial damage > the pilot exceeding the critical angle of bank required to maintain altitude. - [NTSB CHI96LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA325.md): Karr Titan Tornado · Union Pier, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1996 · N238PW · Destroyed > the pilot not obtaining/maintaining altitude/clearance. Factors were the pilot not maintaining aircraft control and intentional aerobatics. - [NTSB NYC96FA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96FA178.md): Cessna 177 · Youngstown, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1996 · N2992X · Destroyed > the pilot's delay in aborting the landing, and his failure to attain adequate airspeed to fly out of ground effect, which resulted in a stall/mush and collision with the ground. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's improper recovery from a… - [NTSB FTW96GA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96GA365.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Jennings, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Aug 31, 1996 · N14196 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance. Factors were the pilot's lack of recent experience in the make and model of airplane, the dark night, and fog. - [NTSB CHI96FA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA323.md): Globe GC-1B · Hampshire, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1996 · N570SR · Minor damage > improper use of the mini-bike by the driver. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, the unlighted mini-bike, and insufficient standards required by the residents of the airstrip concerning use of the taxiways at night. - [NTSB ANC96FA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96FA139.md): Cessna 206 · Yakutat, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1996 · N7345N · Substantial damage > The pilot's landing on the water with the landing gear inadvertently extended. - [NTSB CHI96FA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA322.md): Mankovich Sonerai · Jeffersonville, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1996 · N7037J · Destroyed > inadequate maintenance and inspection of the airplane by the pilot/owner and other airframe and powerplant mechanics, which failed to assure adequate sealing of the engine firewall, and led to the pilot's incapacitation due to carbon monoxide. - [NTSB CHI96FA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA318.md): Beech 35-33 · Brownsburg, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1996 · N963T · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact on a roadway. Buzzing by the pilot was a contributing factor. - [NTSB MIA96FA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96FA218.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Lagrange, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1996 · N741RB · Destroyed > the pilot's improper procedure by not placing the fuel selector on the tank with the most fuel, which resulted in fuel starvation and a forced landing in a pasture. Contributing factors in this accident were the pilot's inadequate pre-flight and in-flight… - [NTSB LAX96LA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA315.md): Bell 47-G4A · Guam · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1996 · N474GA · Destroyed > loss of tail rotor control due to improper maintenance. - [NTSB CHI96FA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA314.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Medford, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1996 · N7133C · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane, due to spatial disorientation. Factors relating to the accident were: failure of the (primary) vacuum system and a restriction in the (standby) vacuum system. - [NTSB SEA96FA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96FA201.md): Beech D50 · Seattle, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1996 · N567SF · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to follow proper emergency procedures (properly configure the airplane and feather the appropriate propeller) after loosing power in one engine, which resulted in his inability to maintain altitude until reaching an airport. Factors… - [NTSB ATL96FA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96FA123.md): Burkhart Grob G-115D · Indiantown, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1996 · N234VW · Destroyed > failure of maintenance personnel to rebalance the flight controls after the airplane had been repainted, which resulted in rudder flutter and in-flight breakup of the airplane. - [NTSB ANC96FA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96FA131.md): Maule M-7 · Barrow, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1996 · N5656A · Destroyed > the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation and resultant flight into adverse weather conditions. Factors associated with the accident were: high winds and terrain induced turbulence. - [NTSB CHI96LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA312.md): Piper J3C-65 · Urbana, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1996 · N23176 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed. A factor was the diverted attention of the pilot. - [NTSB LAX96FA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA310.md): Bell/Tsirah 209AH-1FT · Palmdale, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1996 · N777TZ · Destroyed > the first pilot misjudged the distance from the rock outcropping. The pilot's ostentatious display was a factor in this accident. - [NTSB IAD96FA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96FA138.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Whitefield, NH · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1996 · N7635P · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to adequately preflight the aircraft which led to the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and the pilot's attempt to return to the airport by executing a steep left turn which led to a stall and subsequent loss of control of the… - [NTSB FTW96FA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA352.md): Grumman American AA-1B · Boulder, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1996 · N6505L · Destroyed > The pilot's poor judgment in attempting low altitude flight in mountainous terrain without adequate mountain flying training which led to low altitude maneuvering exceeding the climb capability of the airplane. Factors in the accident were: the pilot's… - [NTSB CHI96FA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA316.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Hartford, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1996 · N9209J · Substantial damage > inaccurate fuel consumption calculations by the pilot before takeoff, and his improper decision not to land before his airplane ran out of fuel. - [NTSB CHI96FA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA301.md): Bellanca 7GCAA · Hinckley, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1996 · N5026Q · Destroyed > the instructor pilot exceeded the design stress limits of the aircraft which resulted in the overload failure of the wing. A factor was that the weight and balance of the aircraft was exceeded by the instructor pilot. - [NTSB LAX96FA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA308.md): Cessna 210E · Big Bear City, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1996 · N4931U · Destroyed > an inadequate annual inspection conducted by other maintenance personnel. - [NTSB FTW96LA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA349.md): Ayres S2R-T34 · W. Helena, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1996 · N3095X · Destroyed > The inadequate visual lookout of the vehicle driver and his inadvertent driving of the vehicle onto the runway resulting in the pilot of the departing aircraft performing an evasive maneuver in an attempt to avoid the collision. - [NTSB ATL96FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96FA119.md): Cessna 172H · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1996 · N8016L · Substantial damage > An engine malfunction for undetermined reasons. A factor was the pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site. - [NTSB MIA96WA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96WA230.md): Bell UH-1B · Concepcion, Argentina · Accident · 8 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 15, 1996 · LVWAV · Destroyed - [NTSB IAD96FA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96FA136.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Elkton, MD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1996 · N2535Z · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude and control of the airplane while performing aerobatic maneuvers. - [NTSB NYC96FA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96FA163.md): Beech A36 · Roanoke, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1996 · N1795W · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to follow the published instrument approach procedures, and his delayed missed approach, which resulted in an inflight collision with mountainous terrain. - [NTSB FTW96LA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA344.md): Cessna TR182 · Port Isabel, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1996 · N6316T · Destroyed > pilot impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol and drugs, and failure of the pilot(s) to maintain obstacle clearance, during an intentional low altitude flight manueuver (low pass under a bridge). - [NTSB ANC96FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96FAMS1.md): Grumman G21-G · Dutch Harbor, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Aug 12, 1996 · N660PA · Destroyed > Undetermined. - [NTSB SEA96FA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96FA186.md): Let L-13 · Shelton, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1996 · N90865 · Substantial damage > failure of the operator to provide its pilots with information essential for an accurate determination of the glider's weight and balance, the resultant operation of the glider with a center-or-gravity that exceeded the aft limit, and the pilot's inadvertent… - [NTSB SEA96FA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96FA185.md): Aeronca 7CCM · Marsing, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1996 · N2836E · Substantial damage > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s), and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering for a forced landing, which resulted in a stall and collision with terrain. - [NTSB MIA96LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA210.md): Bell 47G-4A · Adel, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1996 · N9472G · Destroyed > the pilot's misjudgment of clearance between the helicopter and the antenna. A factor relating to the accident was the pilot's use of a drug (medication) that had sedative effects. - [NTSB IAD96FA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96FA132.md): Cessna 172P · Summersville, WV · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1996 · N65632 · Destroyed > The pilot's improper flare, his delay in aborting a landing, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a bounced landing and a stall during climb out in an attempt to avoid collision with trees. - [NTSB FTW96FA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA339.md): Beech 23 · Wimberley, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1996 · N2382Z · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed. Factors were the high density altitude, the tail wind, and the pilot's failure to adhere to the limitations prescribed by his flight instructor. - [NTSB MIA96LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA208.md): Beech A36 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1996 · N976WL · Destroyed > an inflight collision with the terrain (water) for undetermined reason(s). Factors relating to the accident were: failure of the pilot to obtain a preflight weather briefing, his failure to obtain in-flight weather avoidance assistance, and his resultant… - [NTSB CHI96FA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA290.md): Aeronca 11AC · Charlotte, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1996 · N85825 · Destroyed > the pilot's improper use of engine controls (carburetor heat and/or throttle), while making a relatively high speed approach, low pass, and pull-up, which resulted in partial loss of engine power; and failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient airspeed after… - [NTSB SEA96FA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96FA182.md): Cessna 182P · St. Anthony, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1996 · N9136M · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a landing attempt. Factors included: probable dusk lighting conditions and no lights on the airstrip. Conributing to the pilot's injury severity was his failure to fasten his seat belt and shoulder… - [NTSB CHI96FA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA284.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Muncie, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1996 · N9137N · Destroyed > the inadvertent flight of the airplane by the pilot-in-command into a thunderstorm. The weather was a factor. - [NTSB CHI96FA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA278.md): Lancair 320 · Fond Du Lac, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1996 · N320L · Destroyed > the fatigue in the propeller flange with soft material and oversized lightening holes. A factor was the pilot's inability to maintain control of the aircraft due to the exceeded weight and balance which led to a stall/spin. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?fatal=1&page=225 ## 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=224 --- 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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