# 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 229 of 617 · 30,845 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB DCA96RA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA96RA030.md): Boeing 757-200 · Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic · Accident · 189 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 7, 1996 · TCGEN - [NTSB LAX96RA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96RA116.md): Cessna 550 · Ensenada, Mexico · Accident · 8 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 6, 1996 · XASLQ - [NTSB LAX96FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA106.md): Convair C-131E · Saint Johns, AZ · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 1996 · N131T · Destroyed > inadequate preflight planning and preparation by the first pilot (PIC), his failure to ensure the aircraft was properly loaded within limitations, his failure to use proper flaps for takeoff, his failure to use ADI assisted takeoff, and his resultant failure… - [NTSB MIA96LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA074.md): Yakovlev YAK-52 · Boynton Beach, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 1996 · N77YK · Destroyed > Pilot impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol, his resultant improper planning/decision, and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude above the terrain while performing an aerobatic maneuver. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's… - [NTSB FTW96FA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA145.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Estes Park, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1996 · N83809 · Destroyed > Descent into mountainous terrain for reasons undetermined. - [NTSB LAX96FA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA105.md): Beech E90 · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1996 · N300SP · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to follow prescribed IFR procedures and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Factors relating to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions with icing and turbulence. - [NTSB LAX96LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA111.md): Bell 47G-2A1 · Honiara, Solomon Islands · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 1996 · N6569H · Destroyed > the pilot and the ship crew's failure to assure the tie down strap was removed prior to liftoff. - [NTSB LAX96FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA103.md): Cessna 402B · Kamuela, HI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 1996 · N999CR · Destroyed > failure of the copilot (pilot-rated cargo loader, who was flying the aircraft) to establish and maintain a positive rate of climb after taking off at night; and inadequate supervision by the pilot-in-command (PIC), by failing to ensure that proper altitude… - [NTSB BFO96FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96FA039.md): Cessna R172K · Highland Hills, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 1996 · N3107V · Destroyed > the pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions at a low altitude with known obstacles in the area. - [NTSB LAX96FA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA098.md): Cessna T-210N · Gorman, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 1996 · N6452N · Destroyed > The loss of control of the aircraft in cruise flight for undetermined reasons and subsequent in-flight structural failure of the aircraft. - [NTSB CHI96FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA083.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Carlyle, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 1996 · N800CE · Destroyed > spatial disorientation of the pilot, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in his exceeding the design stress limits of the airframe. A factor relating to the accident was: turbulence in clouds. - [NTSB FTW96FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA100.md): Beech 58 · Atkins, AR · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 1996 · N3010W · Destroyed > Continued flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude above mountainous/hilly terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: low ceiling, fog, and high terrain in the area of the… - [NTSB LAX96FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA096.md): Beech 55 · Cedarville, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 1996 · N4088A · Destroyed > the pilot's poor preflight planning by not obtaining a weather briefing and his inadvertent encounter with a mountain wave condition. The moonless dark night was a factor in this accident. - [NTSB ATL96FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96FA037.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1996 · N114AV · Substantial damage > improper re-assembly of the engine induction air filter by maintenance personnel, during an annual inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power during takeoff; failure of the pilot to abort the takeoff before lift-off; and failure of the pilot to… - [NTSB NYC96FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96FA052.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Harwich, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1996 · N5934U · Destroyed > the pilot's improper in-flight decision to continue flight under visual flight rules, while flying into instrument meteorological conditions. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane after entering IMC, which resulted in the… - [NTSB FTW96FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA091.md): Mooney M20K · Laredo, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1996 · N231GS · Destroyed > The pilot's loss of aircraft control. A factor was the dark night conditions. - [NTSB CHI96FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA113.md): Piper PA-32 · Milwaukee, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 1996 · N3326Q · Destroyed > Inadequate maintenance and inspection in that the Airworthiness Directive which applied to the fuel pump had not been complied with. A factor was the pilot was unable to reach land. - [NTSB ATL96FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96FA036.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Peachtree City, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1996 · N9210F · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to follow the published instrument approach procedure. The fog was a factor. - [NTSB SEA96MA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96MA043.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-36 · Malad City, ID · Accident · 8 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 1996 · N693PA · Destroyed > continued flight by the flightcrew into icing conditions with known faulty deice equipment; structural (airframe) ice; and failure of the flight crew to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in the loss of aircraft control and collision with terrain. A… - [NTSB FTW96FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA092.md): Krueter KR-2 · Watkins, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 1996 · N8019C · Destroyed > Failure by the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft. Factors were a lack of familiarity with the aircraft and lack of experience in the make and model. - [NTSB CHI96FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA073.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Hallam, NE · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 1996 · N98254 · Destroyed > improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to an inadequate supply of fuel. Darkness was a related factor. - [NTSB ATL96FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96FA035.md): Cessna 150G · Social Circle, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 1996 · N3751J · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision, and his delay in aborting the takeoff. - [NTSB LAX96FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA095.md): Piper J2 · Lancaster, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 1996 · N17261 · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering from crosswind to downwind after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and collision with terrain. - [NTSB FTW96FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA089.md): Cessna A150M · Vinita, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 1996 · N8125V · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot to recover from a spin. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's ostentatious display and the lack of altitude (terrain clearance) for recovery from the aerobatic maneuver and subsequent spin. - [NTSB FTW96FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA088.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Wichita Falls, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 1996 · N8894E · Destroyed > The inadvertent stall by the pilot in command. Factors were the impeded airplane takeoff performance, the rudder trim not corrected by the pilot, and the pilot's failure to comply with the checklist. - [NTSB LAX96LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA093.md): Bell 47-G5 · Pope Valley, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1996 · N1309X · Destroyed > the pilot misjudged the clearance between the broadcaster and the truck resulting in the broadcaster's cables becoming entangled with the truck. - [NTSB LAX96FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA094.md): Cessna 150 · Suisun, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1996 · N18106 · Destroyed > the pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather conditions which eventually led to a loss of control due to spatial disorientation. Factors in the accident were: the pilot's inadequate preflight planning, his impairment due to medication, the foggy… - [NTSB FTW96FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA119.md): Beech 35 · Allenspark, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 1996 · N3052V · Destroyed > Aircraft control not maintained by the pilot in command for reasons undetermined. - [NTSB SEA96FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96FA040.md): Cessna 401A · Spokane, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 1996 · N117AC · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to follow proper IFR procedures, by failing to maintain proper alignment with the localizer course during the ILS approach and/or by failing to follow the proper missed approach procedure. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness;… - [NTSB LAX96FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA091.md): Partenavia AF68TP Spartacus · El Segundo, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 1996 · N3116C · Destroyed > loss of control for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB FTW96FA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA085.md): Semple Smyth Sidewinder · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 1996 · N86S · Destroyed > The pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power, and his failure to maintain sufficient airspeed while coping with the emergency, which resulted in and inadvertent stall and subsequent spin.… - [NTSB MIA96WA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96WA058.md): Cessna 172 · Nassau, Bahamas · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 7, 1996 · N55475 · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX96LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA085.md): Klingberg Miniplane DSA-1 · El Cajon, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 1996 · N66TD · Destroyed > the pilot's intentional operation of the aircraft with known mechanical deficiencies in the engine, and his failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering for a forced landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. - [NTSB IAD96LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA109.md): Mooney M20F · Cape Charles, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 1996 · N9199V · Destroyed > The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision making by continuing flight into known adverse weather conditions. Related factors were the dark night and the winter storm (snow and fog). - [NTSB ATL96FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96FA029.md): Cessna 210H · Columbia, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 1996 · N44DJ · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to follow procedures/directives by flying in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) without proper training/certification; and his failure (or inability) to follow proper IFR procedures and maintain proper altitude during an… - [NTSB MIA96WA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96WA056.md): Cessna 182M · Trujillo, Honduras · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 3, 1996 · N91682 · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA96FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96FA036.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Lehi, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 1996 · N8870W · Destroyed > continued VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude and/or clearance from mountainous terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, low ceiling, and snow. - [NTSB MIA96FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96FA051.md): Cessna 550 · East Naples, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1995 · N91MJ · Destroyed > The pilot's disregard for the MDA for a specific segment of the VOR/DME approach which resulted in the inflight collision with a guy wire of an antenna and separation of 8.5 feet of the left wing. - [NTSB LAX96FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA086.md): Beech V35B · Delano, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1995 · N7337R · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft during an IFR circling approach. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's lack of instrument flight experience in high performance aircraft. - [NTSB CHI96FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA067.md): Cessna 560 · Eagle River, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1995 · N991PC · Destroyed > the failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed while executing the circling approach. Factors were the descent below minimum descent altitude, the fog, the low ceiling and the icing conditions. - [NTSB BFO96FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96FA034.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Louisville, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1995 · N7676J · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, loss of altitude, and subsequent collision with obstructions (utility pole and supporting cable). - [NTSB NYC96LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA044.md): Cessna 182E · Pymatuning, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1995 · N3290Y · Destroyed > the pilot's intentional suicide. - [NTSB MIA96LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA050.md): Nanchang China CJ6A · Planterville, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1995 · N3104U · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude or clearance from trees. - [NTSB ATL96FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96FA027.md): Piper J-3-C65 · Belzoni, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1995 · N3615K · Substantial damage > failure of the student pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering, which resulted in a stall/spin and subsequent collision with the ground. - [NTSB SEA96FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96FA034.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Kapowsin, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1995 · N4008Z · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and terrain clearance. Turbulence was a factor. - [NTSB FTW96FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA075.md): Aero Commander 112 · Carlsbad, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1995 · N1152J · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to spatial disorientation. Factors were the pilot's lack of total actual instrument weather time and the clouds. - [NTSB LAX96FA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA249.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Death Valley, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1995 · N7304P · Destroyed > the non-instrument rated pilot's intentional VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. - [NTSB LAX96FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA078.md): Piper PA-31-350 · San Jose, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1995 · N27954 · Destroyed > The failure of the air traffic controller to comply with instructions contained in the Air Traffic Control Handbook, FAA Order 7110.65, which resulted in the flight being vectored at an altitude below the minimum vectoring altitude (MVA) and failure to issue… - [NTSB CHI96FA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA065.md): Mumm Lancair · Morris, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1995 · N2114Z · Destroyed > the partially blocked elevator and improper installation of the elevator bob weight by the owner/builder which prevented full travel of the elevator control system. Factors relating to this accident were the intentional stall and inability to adequately… - [NTSB FTW96FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA073.md): Cessna 421C · Cleveland, OK · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1995 · N421EP · Destroyed > the pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain control of the airplane after encountering adverse weather conditions, which resulted in a stall/spin. Factors relating to the accident were: pilot… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?fatal=1&page=230 ## 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=229 --- 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.