# 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 225 of 617 · 30,845 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB ANC96FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96FA118.md): Cessna P206 · Nome, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1996 · CFRVD · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance. Factors include mountainous terrain, low ceilings and mountain obscuration. - [NTSB MIA96LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA200.md): Bell 206B III · Barton, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1996 · N5015T · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to see-and/or-avoid the obstruction (unmarked power line), while en route between the area that was being treated and the refueling location. The power line and lack of visual cues at dusk were related factors. - [NTSB IAD96FA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96FA126.md): Aerotek Pitts Special S-1S · Pittsburgh, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1996 · N2HT · Destroyed > The pilot's utilization of airspeeds greater than the manufacturer recommended maneuvering airspeeds which exceed the design limits of the airplane and resulted in the subsequent failure of the wing spar. - [NTSB SEA96FA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96FA175.md): Mooney M20E · Purdy, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1996 · N9360M · Destroyed > The noninstrument-rated pilot's continuation of VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions which led to pilot spatial disorientation and loss of control of the aircraft. Factors were: pilot self-induced pressure, night conditions, low ceilings, and… - [NTSB LAX96FA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA294.md): Mooney M20K · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1996 · N4634H · Destroyed > due to an in-flight loss of control resulting from a probable incapacitation for unknown reasons. The loss of control occurred while the aircraft was being flown in close proximity to a level 6 thunderstorm. The failure of the pilot to obtain current weather… - [NTSB ATL96FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96FA114.md): Cessna TU206A · Greer, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1996 · N4813F · Substantial damage > The disintegration of the number 3 piston, and the pilot's inadequate selection of terrain for the landing. - [NTSB CHI96FA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA264.md): Hoffman, Wolf, Flugzeugbau H-36 · Waukegan, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1996 · N86PS · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering to land, which resulted in an inadvertent stalled and collision with the terrain. A factor relating to the accident was: the loose engine cowling. - [NTSB CHI96LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA269.md): Vanwinkle Kitfox · Mt Vernon, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1996 · N8200Q · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane. - [NTSB FTW96FA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA324.md): Slaybaugh Mustang II · Crested Butte, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1996 · N16WY · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor was the inadequatete altitude in which to effect a safe recovery. - [NTSB SEA96FA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96FA171.md): Cessna 340A · Richland, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1996 · N341TL · Destroyed > The pilot-in-command's allowing the aircraft's airspeed to decrease below the single-engine minimum control speed (Vmc) resulting in a stall/spin condition. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot-in-command's allowing the left engine to be shut… - [NTSB FTW96LA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA320.md): Qualline Hatz CB-1 · Pipe Creek, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1996 · N485D · Destroyed > loss of aircraft control in flight for undetermined reason(s). - [NTSB ANC96FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96FA109.md): Cessna 180B · Iliamna, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1996 · N9141T · Destroyed > VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude and/or clearance from mountainous terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: the adverse weather condition (low ceiling and… - [NTSB SEA96FA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96FA170.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Libby, MT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1996 · N3071R · Destroyed > collision with rising mountainous terrain for unknown reason(s). - [NTSB LAX96FA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA290.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Mound House, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1996 · N57438 · Destroyed > the flight instructor's improper in-flight planning/decision by allowing the student pilot to get too low during a simulated emergency landing before initiating a go-around. - [NTSB IAD96LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA122.md): Cessna 150L · Philippi, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1996 · N21953 · Destroyed > the pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol, his resultant improper planning/decision, and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from trees, while maneuvering at low altitude. Intentional maneuvering at low altitude was a… - [NTSB FTW96LA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA316.md): Kraft AIR Master · Katy, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1996 · N222Y · Destroyed > the pilot's improper positioning of the fuel tank selector, which resulted in fuel starvation, loss of engine power, and a forced landing. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a related factor. - [NTSB SEA96LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA165.md): Bell 206B · Warren, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1996 · N750LT · Destroyed > the pilot's improper remedial action after helicopter's right skid became snagged by a log that was used in the construction of a temporary landing site. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area, inadequate… - [NTSB NYC96FA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96FA158.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Sea Bright, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1996 · N84280 · Destroyed > the pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain control of the airplane, due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in a collision with water. Factors relating to the accident were the pilot's… - [NTSB NYC96FA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96FA157.md): Cessna 182P · Brewer, ME · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1996 · N9920E · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane, during a missed approach, after diverting to an alternate destination, while on his first solo flight in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). - [NTSB FTW96FA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA319.md): Chester Glasair RG · Lafayette, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1996 · N127E · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to maintain proper altitude (and clearance above wooded terrain), while diverting to an alternate destination. Factors relating to the accident were: the loss of the comm/nav equipment as a result of an electrostatic discharge, darkness,… - [NTSB SEA96FA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96FA168.md): Beech D35 · Yellow Pine, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1996 · N2161D · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering in mountainous terrain, which resulted in a stall/spin and collision with terrain. - [NTSB LAX96FA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA284.md): Cessna 210M · Corning, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1996 · N6002N · Destroyed > improper installation of an electrical component, during an alteration of the aircraft electrical system; and subsequent electrical insulation failure, which resulted in electrical shorting, arcing, and an electrical fire. Factors relating to the accident… - [NTSB ANC96FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96FA102.md): Douglas DC-6A · Russian Mission, AK · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1996 · N313RS · Destroyed > fatigue failure of the master connecting rod, which originated from corrosion pitting, subsequently compromised the engine crankcase, and resulted in a fire; and failure of the flight crew to follow emergency procedures by pulling the fire handle before… - [NTSB LAX96LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA278.md): Cessna 172 · Midas, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1996 · N1958D · Destroyed > the decision of the pilot to perform a low-level steep turn which resulted in an inadvertent loss of control and subsequent stall/spin. Factors were high density altitude and inadequate altitude for recovery. - [NTSB ANC96FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96FA101.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Elfin Cove, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1996 · N54LA · Destroyed > The pilot's decision to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain adequate clearance from rising terrain. Factors associated with the accident were the rising terrain and clouds. - [NTSB NYC96FA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96FA152.md): Champion 7GCBC · Farmingdale, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1996 · N7557F · Destroyed > the pilot's improper handling of the airplane during a banner pickup maneuver, which resulted in a stall/mush and collision with the ground. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's lack of experience in the type of operation. - [NTSB DCA96MA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA96MA070.md): Boeing 747-131 · East Moriches, NY · Accident · 230 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Jul 18, 1996 · N93119 · Destroyed > An explosion of the center wing fuel tank (CWT), resulting from ignition of the flammable fuel/air mixture in the tank. The source of ignition energy for the explosion could not be determined with certainty, but, of the sources evaluated by the investigation,… - [NTSB LAX96FA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA275.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Tennant, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1996 · N9324P · Destroyed > the pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather conditions. - [NTSB ANC96FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96FA099.md): Rotorway Exec 90 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1996 · N9297H · Destroyed > the pilot's excessive control inputs and the lack of familiarity with the helicopter. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's failure to follow the prescribed operating limitations. - [NTSB MIA96FA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96FA186.md): Cessna 152 · New Smyrna Bch, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1996 · N65514 · Destroyed > the pilot's impairment of judgment and performance because of gastroenteritis and use of the prescription drug Phenergan (promethazine). - [NTSB MIA96FA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96FA185.md): Champion Aeronca 7GCB · Fairhope, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1996 · N9908Y · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while manuevering at low altitude, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and uncontrolled impact with the water. The pilot's ostentatious display and the lack of altitude to recover from a stall were… - [NTSB NYC96WA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96WA175.md): Piper PA-30 · North Italy, Italy · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 13, 1996 · N8484Y · Destroyed - [NTSB IAD96LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA116.md): Quicksilver Sprint · Mt Airy, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1996 · UNREG · Destroyed > The pilot's improper planning/decision and exceeding the design stress limits of the aircraft, which resulted in overload failure of the wing and subsequent uncontrolled collision with the terrain. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's failure to… - [NTSB CHI96FA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA237.md): Piper PA-12 · Roselle, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1996 · N25JP · Destroyed > the pilot's improper decision to perform a go-around, while there was restricted rudder movement and the banner was still attached to the airplane, which resulted in a loss of airspeed and an inadvertent stall. Factors relating to the accident were: the… - [NTSB ANC96FA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96FA098.md): Sikorsky CH-54A · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1996 · N541SB · Destroyed > failure of the number 5 tailrotor bearing. A factor relating to the accident was: the uneven/steep sloping terrain, where the pilot was forced to land. Possible factors were: inadequate handling/labeling of the 'relubed' bearing by intermediate supplyier(s),… - [NTSB ATL96FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96FA103.md): George Evenson Cuby · Hawkinsville, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1996 · N1035W · Destroyed > The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain airspeed. - [NTSB SEA96LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA146.md): Grumman American AA-5B · St Maries, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1996 · N28452 · Destroyed > the pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to a drug (marijuana), and his failure to see-and-avoid power lines. The pilot's intentional low altitude flight was a related factor. - [NTSB IAD96FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96FA107.md): Bell 206B · Salem, OH · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1996 · N49578 · Destroyed > The pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol and the pilot's improper handling of the helicopter resulting in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness. A related factor was the pilot's disregard for the aircraft's weight and balance while… - [NTSB DCA96MA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA96MA068.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-88 · Pensacola, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Jul 6, 1996 · N927DA · Substantial damage > the fracture of the left engine's front compressor fan hub, which resulted from the failure of Delta Air Lines' fluorescent penetrant inspection process to detect a detectable fatigue crack initiating from an area of altered microstructure that was created… - [NTSB NYC96LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA140.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26E · Marston Mills, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1996 · N603MX · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to maintain control of the glider while being towed during takeoff, which resulted in a pitch oscillation, failure of the tow cable, loss of airspeed, an inadvertent stall/spin, and an uncontrolled collision with the ground. - [NTSB LAX96LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA262.md): Ryan ST3KR · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1996 · N57017 · Destroyed > a partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering toward the runway following the power loss. - [NTSB NYC96LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA139.md): Titan Tornado · Richland, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1996 · UNREG · Destroyed > failure of the student pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, during an apparent go-around, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with the terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's lack of certification, and… - [NTSB LAX96LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA258.md): Davis Challenger I CW · Paso Robles, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1996 · N75489 · Destroyed > the owner/builder/pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to drugs which led to his improper handling of the airplane and failure to maintain an adequate airspeed margin above stall speed, resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin. A factor which… - [NTSB FTW96FA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA288.md): Air Tractor AT-400 · Huffman, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1996 · N501JS · Substantial damage > corroded flight control components, due to the operator's inadequate maintenance and inspection of the airplane; the pilot's failure to follow procedures and directives, by flying the airplane without proper maintenance and annual inspection; and subsequent… - [NTSB FTW96WA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96WA310.md): Aerospatiale SA315B · La Peruanita, Peru · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 30, 1996 · N32074 · Destroyed - [NTSB FTW96FA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA279.md): Prevatt RV-6 · Boulder, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1996 · N194JP · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > Poor judgment by the pilot of the RV-6, N194JP, in that he traversed an uncontrolled airport at traffic pattern altitude, failure of the pilots of both airplanes to see and avoid each other, and an inadvertent airplane stall encountered by the pilot of the… - [NTSB CHI96LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA222.md): Piper J3C-90 · Racine, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1996 · N77563 · Destroyed > was improper remdial action by the pilot after encountering a stall when the elevator back pressure was not removed and the ailerons were positioned for a right bank by that increasing the airplane's left yaw/roll action. Factors in this accident were a stall… - [NTSB MIA96FA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96FA168.md): Hiller FH-1100 · Webster, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1996 · N598F · Substantial damage > inadequate compliance with AD 77-07-08 (and SB FH1100-55-2A) by other maintenance personnel, and subsequent fatigue failure of plates in the tail rotor torsion tension bar. Factors related to the accident were: manufacturing discontinuities… - [NTSB CHI96LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA224.md): Piper PA-36-375 · Windfall, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1996 · N2459X · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering to avoid an obstruction (transmission line), which resulted in a stall and collision with the terrain. His lack of familiarity with the geographic area was a related factor. - [NTSB SEA96FA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96FA137.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Pray, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1996 · N7529J · Destroyed > the pilot's delay in initiating a go-around, and his failure to obtain and/or maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid higher terrain during the go-around, which resulted in a stall and collision with terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: the narrow… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?fatal=1&page=226 ## 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=225 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.