# 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 GAA23WA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA072.md): Robinson R44 · Vargem Alta, Brazil · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 4 · Foreign · Feb 9, 2023 · PR-PLF · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN23FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA095.md): Cessna 172 · Hooker, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jan 29, 2023 · N6482B · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s decision to depart and continue the visual flight rules flight into night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB GAA23WA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA091.md): Cessna 206 · Barangay Ditarum, Philippines · Accident · 6 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Jan 24, 2023 · RP-C1174 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN23LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA093.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 24, 2023 · N99EC · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s intentional flight into terrain as an act of suicide.
- [NTSB ERA23FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA113.md): Beech A36 · North Castle, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jan 19, 2023 · N19MT · Substantial damage
  > The pre-ignition/detonation damage to the No. 4 piston for reasons that could not be determined, which allowed the crankcase to become pressurized and resulted in oil exhaustion and subsequent catastrophic internal engine failure.
- [NTSB WPR23FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23FA092.md): Cessna 414 · Modesto, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jan 18, 2023 · N4765G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and failure to maintain proper airspeed during a turn to final, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distraction…
- [NTSB CEN23FA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA084.md): Piper PA46 · Yoakum, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jan 17, 2023 · N963MA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s spatial disorientation during a missed approach in instrument meteorological conditions, which led to an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN23FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA079.md): Piper PA-32-301T · Kingfisher, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jan 16, 2023 · N8266D · Destroyed
  > An oil leak of undetermined origin that resulted in an in-flight engine compartment fire and subsequent loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB ERA23FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA109.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Dawsonville, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jan 13, 2023 · N4254T · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s decision to initiate a visual flight rules flight into night instrument meteorological conditions, resulting in a loss of control in-flight due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of qualifications and…
- [NTSB CEN23FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA077.md): Cessna 150H · Auburn, NE · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jan 12, 2023 · N22859 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain control after a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing while maneuvering for forced landing in dark night visual meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB ERA23FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA108.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Dayton, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jan 11, 2023 · N43156 · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s controlled flight into terrain while descending over mountainous terrain at night.
- [NTSB GAA23WA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA056.md): Aero Eli Servizi Yoyo · Lesna Jania, Poland · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Jan 10, 2023 · SP HEYO · Destroyed
- [NTSB ERA23FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA103.md): Piper PA28 · Suffolk, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jan 7, 2023 · N592FL · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s decision to fly the airplane without confirming it had been released from maintenance, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to loose magnetos. Contributing to the outcome was the pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and…
- [NTSB GAA23WA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA055.md): Cessna 188 · Marabá Paulista, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 4 · Foreign · Jan 6, 2023 · PT-BKX · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN23FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA074.md): Beech M35 · Fayetteville, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jan 6, 2023 · N673V · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s mismanagement of the airplane’s fuel system, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR23FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23FA083.md): Piper PA-34-220T · New Harmony, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jan 4, 2023 · N814WT · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s decision to continue visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB WPR23FA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23FA080.md): Embraer Executive EMB-505 · Provo, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jan 2, 2023 · N555NR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to deice the airplane before takeoff in weather conditions conducive to ice accumulation, which resulted in an ice-contaminated wing and subsequent stall during takeoff.
- [NTSB GAA23WA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA062.md): Sling 4 TSI · Meyerton, South Africa · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Jan 2, 2023 · ZU-PPA · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA23WA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA048.md): Champion 7GCBC · Prijedori, Bosnia & Herzegovina · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 31, 2022 · E-PDH · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DCA23LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA23LA109.md): Embraer S A ERJ 170-200 LR · Montgomery, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 31, 2022 · N264NN · Minor damage
  > The ramp agent’s cognitive impairment, which resulted in her (1) inconsistent behavior with trained procedures and pre landing briefings, (2) presence on the left side of the airplane while the left engine was still operating, and (3) subsequent ingestion…
- [NTSB ENG23WA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG23WA013.md): Bombardier CL600 · Venado, Mexico · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 30, 2022 · XB-SGV · Destroyed
- [NTSB CEN23FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA071.md): Bell 407 · Galliano, LA · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 29, 2022 · N595RL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to ensure the helicopter was clear of obstacles before takeoff from the helideck, which resulted in the helicopter’s right landing skid pivoting about a helideck perimeter light during takeoff and a dynamic rollover. Additionally, the…
- [NTSB GAA23WA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA084.md): Socata TB21 · Saint-Pons, France · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 28, 2022 · N229GC · Destroyed
- [NTSB GAA23WA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA097.md): Cessna 310F · Puerto Vallarta, Mexico · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 27, 2022 · N541DW
- [NTSB GAA23WA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA076.md): Banus Mark Glasair Super II FT · Wedderburn, Australia · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 26, 2022 · N600 · Destroyed
- [NTSB GAA23WA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA051.md): Cessna 210N · Bulman, Australia · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 25, 2022 · VH-TFT · Destroyed
- [NTSB WPR23FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23FA073.md): Cessna 150A · Santa Monica, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 22, 2022 · N7032X · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the No. 1 piston connecting rod bearing journal due to oil starvation for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power.
- [NTSB GAA23WA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA046.md): Air Tractor AT502 · Brasnorte, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 22, 2022 · PP-IRC · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA23WA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA045.md): Bell 412EP · Ocean, Mexico · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 22, 2022 · XA-BNA
- [NTSB ANC23FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23FA008.md): Raytheon C90A · Kaupo, HI · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 15, 2022 · N13GZ · Substantial damage
  > Guardian Flight’s inadequate pilot training and performance tracking, which failed to identify and correct the pilot’s consistent lack of skill, and which resulted in the pilot’s inability to maintain his position inflight using secondary instruments to…
- [NTSB GAA23WA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA042.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 14, 2022 · N5EQ · Destroyed
- [NTSB ERA23FA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA087.md): Mooney M20B · Kellyton, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 13, 2022 · N74586 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB GAA22WA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA311.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Kildare, Ireland · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 11, 2022 · N999RL · Destroyed
- [NTSB CEN23FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA060.md): Beech F33A · Yukon, OK · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 6, 2022 · N9142Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB CEN23FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA059.md): Engineering & Research Ercoupe 415-C · Corning, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 5, 2022 · N99345 · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from obstructions during a go-around, which resulted in impact with powerlines, a tree, and the ground.
- [NTSB CEN23FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA057.md): Cessna 210-5(205) · Cleburne, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 5, 2022 · N8149Z · Destroyed
  > An in-flight loss of control as a result of spatial disorientation in night instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB ERA23FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA079.md): Piper PA28 · Venice, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 4, 2022 · N4676F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s spatial disorientation during takeoff in dark night visual meteorological conditions, which resulted in his failure to maintain a positive rate of climb and a subsequent descent into the water.
- [NTSB ERA23FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA078.md): Rotorsport UK Cavalon · Beverly, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 4, 2022 · N401GR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper yaw control during the takeoff initial climb, which resulted in an excessive sideslip and a subsequent loss of aircraft control.
- [NTSB ERA23FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA077.md): Mooney M20J · Falmouth, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 2, 2022 · N3515H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during the landing approach. Contributing to the accident was the sun glare, which impaired the pilot's visibility and situational awareness.
- [NTSB WPR23FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23FA047.md): Greg Hobbs Lightning · Torrance, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 30, 2022 · N60MY · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane while performing a slip maneuver on final approach. Contributing was the failure of the pilot to fly a stabilized approach.
- [NTSB GAA23WA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA035.md): Rotorway unk · Drummondville, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Nov 29, 2022 · unknown · Destroyed
- [NTSB CEN23FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA050.md): Cessna 170 · Gage, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 28, 2022 · N2710D · Destroyed
  > The non-certificated pilots’ loss of airplane control, resulting in an impact with terrain during final approach. Contributing to the accident was the airplane owner’s impairment due to his use of ethanol and depressant medications, in combination with his…
- [NTSB GAA23WA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA039.md): Centerpoint Aerospace S-58T · Yang Yang, South Korea · Accident · 5 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Nov 27, 2022 · HL9678
- [NTSB GAA23WA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA031.md): Robinson R66 · Kesova Gora, Russia · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Nov 27, 2022 · RA- 07390 · Destroyed
- [NTSB CEN23FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA046.md): Extra EA300 · Wonder Lake, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 25, 2022 · N361LX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper descent path to the runway after he became disorientated by sun glare while on final approach, which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB WPR23FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23FA044.md): Gallagher XLT-RG · Banning, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 23, 2022 · N101BH · Destroyed
  > An inflight engine fire for reasons that could not be determined that resulted in impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA23FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA070.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Charlotte, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 22, 2022 · N7094J · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate inspections of the forward left control rod end attachment hardware to the stationary swashplate by the pilot and by maintenance personnel, resulting in an eventual loosening and backing out of the hardware and subsequent loss of helicopter…
- [NTSB GAA23WA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA029.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Medellin, Colombia · Accident · 8 fatal · Class 3 · Foreign · Nov 21, 2022 · HK 5121 · Destroyed
- [NTSB ERA23FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA067.md): Piper PA-30 · Winston-Salem, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 19, 2022 · N7295Y · Substantial damage
  > Contamination and/or misalignment of the regulator section of the right engine’s fuel servo, which resulted in excessive idle fuel flow and a total loss of engine power. Also causal was the pilot's failure to land immediately on the nearest runway at the…
- [NTSB WPR23FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23FA034.md): Textron 208B · Snohomish, WA · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Nov 18, 2022 · N2069B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper recovery following a departure from controlled flight after an intentional aerodynamic stall, which resulted in an exceedance of airspeed limitations, airframe overstress, and a subsequent inflight breakup.

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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=23

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