# 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 LAX96FA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA140.md): Schweizer 269C · Ontario, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1996 · N155T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to attempt a VFR descent into instrument meteorological conditions resulting in spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB LAX96FA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA139.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Moreno Valley, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1996 · N17D · Destroyed
  > VFR flight by the noninstrument-rated pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). The terrain and adverse weather conditions were related factors.
- [NTSB CHI96FA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA133.md): Beech F-33A · Prairie City, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1996 · N5563X · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. A factor was pilot fatigue.
- [NTSB CHI96FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA116.md): Cirrus VK30 · Duluth, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1996 · N44VK · Destroyed
  > the inadequate handling/performance design capabilities of the airplane which resulted in the inability to recover from an aft center of gravity spin. Factors were the lack of any antispin or deep stall recovery devices, and the aft center of gravity.
- [NTSB FTW96FA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA151.md): Sukhoi SU-29 · New Orleans, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1996 · N729SU · Destroyed
  > The in-flight loss of a bolt in the elevator control system due to improper installation by unknown person(s), which resulted in a disconnection of the elevator control system that rendered the airplane uncontrollable.
- [NTSB IAD96FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96FA050.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Marion, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1996 · N54839 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance during the instrument approach (FAF/Outer Marker to Threshold IFR), which resulted in the in-flight collision with trees. A related factor was the foggy weather conditions.
- [NTSB MIA96FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96FA100.md): Cessna U206G · Key West, FL · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1996 · N9983Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to continue the flight rather than making an immediate water landing due to the low altitude of the airplane and obstructions ahead, which led to his intentional maneuver to avoid the obstructions and subsequent inadvertent stall…
- [NTSB LAX96LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA137.md): Bumford GR-7 · Temecula, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1996 · N555GR · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane, while performing an aerobatic maneuver, which resulted in inadvertent entry into a spin. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's lack of recent experience in fixed wing aircraft, his lack of…
- [NTSB MIA96FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96FA099.md): Beech A23A · Sarasota, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1996 · N2300W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering (VSO) resulting in an inadvertent in-flight loss of control (stall/spin) and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CHI96LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA108.md): Bishop-Christian Eagle II · Cambridge, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1996 · N219RC · Destroyed
  > the pilot allowed the airplane to enter a flat spin, while performing an acrobatic maneuver, and was unable to recover before ground impact. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's overconfidence in his personal ability, and his lack of familiarity…
- [NTSB ATL96FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96FA066.md): Cessna 310R · Winder, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1996 · N447T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain visual flight conditions which resulted in the loss of control and subsequent inflight breakup of the airplane when he exceeded the design stress limits of the airframe.
- [NTSB SEA96LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA068.md): Schweizer G-164B · Point Of Rocks, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1996 · N3632T · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadvertent VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain aircraft control due to spatial disorientation. Factors relating to the accident were: the low ceiling and snow.
- [NTSB MIA96WA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96WA098.md): Cessna 402B · Punto Fijo, Venezuela · Accident · 8 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 13, 1996 · P4AVB · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC96FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96FA073.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Bridgeport, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1996 · N222WR · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inablility to maintain aircraft control due to a full nose down trim condition, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB LAX96FA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA131.md): Varga 2180A · Peoria, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1996 · N5065V · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to obtain or maintain adequate airspeed for turning (maneuvering) after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. The lack of altitude for stall/spin recovery was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW96FA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA143.md): Cessna 150 · Muleshoe, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1996 · N66362 · Destroyed
  > improper planning/decision by the student pilot, and his failure to take adequate remedial action after becoming lost and encountering a low fuel situation, which subsequently resulted in fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing at night.…
- [NTSB MIA96WA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96WA150.md): de Havilland DHC-6-200 · Bagua, Peru · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 9, 1996 · N245GW · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA96FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96FA096.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Flagler Beach, FL · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1996 · N4258T · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > inadequate visual lookout by the pilots in both airplanes, which resulted in their failure to see-and-avoid conflicting traffic.
- [NTSB MIA96IA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96IA094.md): Piper PA-31-310 · Charlotte, NC · Incident · 1 fatal · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1996 · N7451L · No damage
  > fatal incapacitation of the pilot due to a heart attack.
- [NTSB LAX96WA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96WA132.md): Cessna 421B · Vigan, Philippines · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 3, 1996 · N69905 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA96FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96FA089.md): Cessna 172D · Hawthorne, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1996 · N2456U · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain the proper glidepath during an instrument approach.
- [NTSB DCA96RA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA96RA034.md): Boeing -737-222 · Arequipa, Peru · Accident · 123 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 1, 1996 · OB145
- [NTSB LAX96FA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA121.md): Cessna 172D · Julian, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 1996 · N2598U · Destroyed
  > the pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. The pilot's inadequate preflight/preparation, low clouds, fog, and mountain obscuration were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB FTW96FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA130.md): Cessna 182R · Proctor, AR · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1996 · N9303E · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilots in both airplanes to see-and-avoid conflicting traffic (inadequate visual lookout).
- [NTSB DCA96RA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA96RA042.md): Cessna 337 · Havana, Cuba · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 24, 1996 · N2456S · 2 aircraft
- [NTSB MIA96LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA086.md): North American SNJ-5 · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1996 · N4LH · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate altitude/clearance above the water, while performing a low level maneuver (wing over). The pilot's ostentatious display of aerobatic flight was a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX96FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA120.md): Piper J3C-65 · Elk Grove, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1996 · N75772 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to see and avoid the obstruction.
- [NTSB CHI96FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA095.md): Cessna 310 · Portland, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1996 · N5024J · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an altitude adequate for terrain clearance. A factor was the weather.
- [NTSB MIA96WA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96WA083.md): Cessna 207 · San Jose, Costa Rica · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 20, 1996 · TIAGP · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX96FA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA115.md): Cessna 172N · Julian, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1996 · N738ED · Destroyed
  > the pilot's delay in requesting assistance to avoid high terrain. Factors were: the downdrafts, mountainous terrain, and the pilot's improper in-flight planning.
- [NTSB FTW96FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA120.md): Beech A36 · Katy, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1996 · N2TC · Substantial damage
  > a loss of control due to pilot incapacitation for undetermined reasons. A factor related to the pilot's injuries was the lack of shoulder harness restraint.
- [NTSB ATL96FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96FA051.md): Sukhoi SU-31 · Immokalee, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1996 · N31MX · Destroyed
  > the manufacturer's improper composite curing process, which resulted in wing spar voids and subsequent failure of the wing during aerobatic flight.
- [NTSB MIA96FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96FA082.md): Beech 95-B55 · Morganton, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1996 · N448P · Destroyed
  > the pilot's delay in initiating a go-around (aborted landing), which resulted in his failure to obtain/maintain sufficient altitude or clearance from trees beyond the end of the runway. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's failure to ensure…
- [NTSB LAX96FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA119.md): Beech C35 · Lee Vining, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1996 · N2PA · Destroyed
  > Fuel starvation due to the pilot's failure to adequate monitor the aircraft's fuel system and select a tank containing fuel in a timely manner. The pilot's failure to monitor the fuel system was due to the effects of hypoxia. Factors in the accident were the…
- [NTSB CHI96FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA094.md): Cessna 182 · Odell, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1996 · N3243Y · Destroyed
  > VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and subsequent loss of aircraft control, probably due to spatial disorientation of the pilot. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, reduced visibility due to the weather…
- [NTSB CHI96FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA091.md): Hughes 369D · Dweese, NE · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1996 · N5141Y · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision, and his lack of total experience in the type of operation. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB LAX96FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA114.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · New River, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1996 · N2596Z · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain proper altitude/clearance above the terrain, while performing an aerobatic maneuver.
- [NTSB MIA96LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA175.md): Piper PA-60-601P · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 1996 · N956AF · Destroyed
  > pilot incapacitation.
- [NTSB LAX96LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA112.md): Steeves KR2 · San Diego, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 1996 · N395DS · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate airspeed margin above stall, while at low altitude in the traffic pattern. His decision to explore the slow speed envelope of the aircraft at low altitude was a related factor.
- [NTSB ATL96FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96FA049.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Johns Island, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 1996 · N3052T · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather conditions and the continued flight into icing conditions which resulted in the loss of engine power. A factor was conditions favorable for the formation of carburetor icing.
- [NTSB SEA96FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96FA061.md): Cessna 402B · Estacada, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1996 · N5198J · Destroyed
  > loss of aircraft control for undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB NYC96WA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96WA070.md): Piper PA-46 · Zambia · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 15, 1996 · N2514Q · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI96FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA090.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Brookston, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 1996 · N4612F · Destroyed
  > the pilot's disregard for the forecast adverse weather conditions, his inadvertent flight into adverse weather conditions, and his disorientation. Factors relating to this accident were the pilot's lack of experience in instrument conditions, the snow and fog.
- [NTSB ATL96LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA048.md): Mcrae Titan Acft Tornado · Pahokee, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 1996 · N6234X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering.
- [NTSB MIA96WA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96WA079.md): Aerospace Tech. of Australia N24A · Port-Au-Prince, Haiti · Accident · 11 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 12, 1996 · N224E · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA96FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96FA078.md): Aero Commander 500S · Manati, PR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1996 · N79NU · Destroyed
  > Failure of the flight crew, for undetermined reasons, to recover from a stall and resulting uncontrolled descent. This resulted in the aircraft colliding with the terrain while in a 45-60 degree nose down attitude at a slow speed.
- [NTSB NYC96FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96FA061.md): Cessna P206A · Forks Township, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1996 · N4655F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper altitude, and insufficient obstruction lighting requirements established by the Federal Aviation Administration and the Federal Communications Commission.
- [NTSB FTW96FA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA136.md): Mbb BO-105 · Gulf Of Mexico · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1996 · N126EH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the ocean for unknown reasons.
- [NTSB FTW96FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA113.md): Cessna 150 · Galveston, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1996 · N7973F · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to sufficient altitude. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, foggy weather conditions, the pilot's lack of instrument experience, his lack of recent…
- [NTSB CHI96FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA088.md): Bell 206B-III · Pellston, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1996 · N2157J · Destroyed
  > flight into known adverse weather conditions (fog) at too low an altitude by the pilot. Factors associated with this accident were inadequate preflight planning and an improper inflight decision by the pilot when he chose to continue flight into the fog…

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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=228

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