# 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 232 of 617 · 30,845 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB FTW95FA402](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA402.md): Piper PA-24B-260 · Westcliffe, CO · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1995 · N9121P · Destroyed > VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude or clearance from mountainous terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: the light conditions at dusk, the adverse weather… - [NTSB FTW95FA401](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA401.md): Cessna T210L · Groom, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1995 · N2599S · Destroyed > Loss of control for unknown reason(s). - [NTSB NYC95LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA225.md): Snyded Pitts S1E · Somers, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1995 · N27920 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted his failure to see-and-avoid the power line. - [NTSB NYC95FA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95FA224.md): Boeing A75N1 · Marlborough, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1995 · N89X · 2 aircraft · Minor damage > the Stearman, N89X, pilot's inadequate visual lookout. A factor was the failure of the flight instructor of the Cessna 150, N1766Q, to announce his position in the traffic pattern in accordance with recommended procedures. - [NTSB BFO95FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95FA097.md): Beech F33A · Farmingdale, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1995 · N3176G · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to maintain pitch control of the airplane during the initial climb after lift-off, which resulted in a steep climb, loss of airspeed, and a resultant stall/spin and subsequent crash. A factor relating to the accident was: failure of the… - [NTSB ATL95FA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA173.md): Cessna 310P · Lexington, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1995 · N5926M · Destroyed > the non-instrument rated pilot's intentional VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft. The weather was a factor. - [NTSB SEA95LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA224.md): Macphee Vans RV-6 · Jacksonville, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1995 · N726WM · Destroyed > the pilot-in-command's failure to maintain altitude and/or clearance from surrounding terrain after a low pass. The mountainous terrain was a factor. - [NTSB SEA95LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA223.md): Eurocopter AS350BA · Crater Lake, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1995 · N6099Z · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance above water, while performing low altitude flight. Factors relating to the accident were: the glassy water condition, and lack of visual cues concerning perception of altitude. - [NTSB MIA95LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA229.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Lorida, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1995 · N1529E · Substantial damage > Mismanagement of the fuel by the pilot resulting in the total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and the pilot's poor decision to fly over water en route to the refueling airport. - [NTSB FTW95FA399](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA399.md): Air Tractor AT-502A · Coleman, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1995 · N91969 · Destroyed > the pilot's continued flight into adverse weather resulting in spatial disorientation and loss of control. A factor was the pilot's improper weather evaluation and the weather. - [NTSB CHI95FA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA328.md): Cessna 421B · Coldwater, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1995 · N14A · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering (turning) at low altitude, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions, and the lack of… - [NTSB LAX95FA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA339.md): Bell 206L-1 · Irvine, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1995 · N700TH · Destroyed > the pilot's intentional VFR flight into IMC conditions and failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude, and the local controller's improper use of ATC procedure/technique. Factors in the accident were the helicopter's low fuel state and lack of… - [NTSB CHI95LA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA323.md): Haugen Kolb Firestar II · Souris, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1995 · N42996 · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the ultralight vehicle. - [NTSB CHI95FA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA326.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Danville, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1995 · N118AT · Destroyed > the pilot-in-command's inadequate recovery while maneuvering. - [NTSB MIA95FA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA224.md): Aerospatiale TB-9 · New Smyrna Bch, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1995 · N117ER · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > the failure of the pilots of both aircraft to see and avoid each other. - [NTSB MIA95FA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA223.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Dalton, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1995 · N1543X · Destroyed > the pilot's improper action by turning off the right engine fuel selector valve after the left engine had failed, and her failure to maintain control of the airplane after losing power in both engines. Factors relating to the accident were: a worn rocker arm… - [NTSB SEA95LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA217.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26B · Morgan, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1995 · N2478W · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering to land after a low altitude tow release, which resulted in a stall/spin and collision with terrain. - [NTSB MIA95WA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95WA222.md): Cessna 402B · Marsh Harbour, Bahamas · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 14, 1995 · N69303 · Destroyed - [NTSB ANC95FA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95FA167.md): Cessna 185 · Petersburg, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1995 · N90033 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed above the airplane's stall speed. The high terrain and low ceiling (clouds) were related factors. - [NTSB FTW95FA393](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA393.md): Cessna 172M · Witter, AR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1995 · N61899 · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from high/wooded terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, high terrain, and foggy weather conditions. Also, the pilot's use of Methamphetamine (not approved by the FAA) was a… - [NTSB LAX95GA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95GA334.md): Cessna U206G · Dos Palos, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Sep 12, 1995 · N6355U · Destroyed > the pilot-in-command's failure to assure that adequate airspeed was maintained. - [NTSB DCA95RA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA95RA061.md): Balloonbau Woerner · Bereza, Belarus · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 12, 1995 · CARIB - [NTSB SEA95FA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA214.md): Agusta A109A II · Winslow, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1995 · N1WC · Destroyed > the pilot failed to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance above the surface of water, while flying over calm water conditions at night. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, low ceiling, fog, glassy (calm) water conditions, and the lack of visual… - [NTSB SEA95FA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA213.md): Cessna P210N · Black Diamond, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1995 · N3674P · Destroyed > improper maintenance which led to oil starvation due to a inadequately tightened B-nut in an oil line. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB NYC95MA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95MA220.md): Beech 65 · West Point, VA · Accident · 12 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1995 · N945PA · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate preflight/preparation, his failure to ensure proper weight and balance of the airplane, and his failure to obtain/maintain minimum control speed, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control after loss of power in one engine. A factor… - [NTSB NYC95FA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95FA221.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · Akron, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1995 · N22BX · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the rotor RPM, and his improper remedial action, which resulted in the rotor stalling. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of recent experience in helicopters, and his lack of total experience in make and… - [NTSB LAX95LA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA332.md): Enstrom F-28C · Livermore, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1995 · N5689T · Destroyed > the pilot's inadequate preflight fuel load determination procedures which resulted in fuel exhaustion. In addition, the pilot's delayed and improper use of the collective and cyclic flight controls following the engine failure led to his failure to maintain… - [NTSB FTW95LA384](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA384.md): Johnson Rebel 300 · Keenesburg, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1995 · N36DJ · Destroyed > Inadvertent stall during approach. A factor was the pilot's lack of total experience in make and model. - [NTSB ATL95LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA165.md): Allen Mustang II · Jasper, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1995 · N11AA · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB SEA95LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA211.md): Gift Challenger II · Scappoose, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1995 · N838TG · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering, which resulted in a stall/spin. Although the aircraft recovery parachute had been activated, there was not enough time (or altitude) for it to fully deploy. - [NTSB SEA95FA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA212.md): Aero Commander 560 · Ketchum, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1995 · N731R · Destroyed > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a turn resulting in a stall/spin. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot-in-command's becoming geographically disoriented as well as his improper in-flight decision, and… - [NTSB CHI95LA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA316.md): Cessna 188 · Greenville, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1995 · N5623J · Destroyed > pilot incapacitation. - [NTSB SEA95FA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA209.md): Cessna 180J · Browning, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1995 · N7820K · Destroyed > Clearance from the ground was not maintained while attempting a VFR flight into IMC weather conditions. A factor to the accident was fog. - [NTSB FTW95FA380](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA380.md): Grumman American AA-5A · Midland, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1995 · N9642U · Destroyed > the pilot's selection of a downwind runway for takeoff. Factors were the tailwind, the density altitude, and the overloading of the airplane. - [NTSB SEA95FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FAMS1.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Missing, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Sep 4, 1995 · N571PA · Destroyed > Undetermined until the Missing aircraft is located. - [NTSB NYC95LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA214.md): Gillet C.P. 328 · Fire Island, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1995 · N4171G · Destroyed > the failure of the pilots to maintain control of the airplane while performing aerobatics. - [NTSB LAX95LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA325.md): Chambers C1C · Turlock, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1995 · N177GE · Destroyed > a loss of engine power due to fuel system contamination and the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering for an emergency landing. Factors in the accident were: the inadequate procedures used to purge the fuel system of known… - [NTSB SEA95FA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA199.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Sheridan, WY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1995 · N700TD · Substantial damage > fuel starvation for undetermined reasons. The lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing was a factor. - [NTSB SEA95FA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA198.md): Beech A24R · Yakima, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1995 · N9726Q · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's poor judgment and ostentatious display to buzz. - [NTSB NYC95FA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95FA212.md): Piper PA-18A-150 · Egg Harbor, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1995 · N9374D · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during pull-up from a banner pickup, which resulted in a stall and collision with trees before recovering from the stall. - [NTSB LAX95FA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA322.md): Floyd Lancair 200 SE · Georgetown, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1995 · N92RF · Destroyed > a partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff in a timely manner. The tailwind was a factor. - [NTSB CHI95LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA302.md): Morrow Starduster I · Ottawa, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1995 · N46565 · Destroyed > the pilot's delayed remedial action during the inverted spin maneuver. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's lack of recent experience in the type operation. - [NTSB CHI95FA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA310.md): Champion 7GCB · Howard, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1995 · N9838Y · Destroyed > a loss of engine power due to water-contaminated fuel and the pilot's inadequate preflight. - [NTSB CHI95FA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA307.md): Cessna 172M · Orr, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1995 · N828MB · Destroyed > the pilot misjudged the landing flare. Factors associated with the accident were the visual illusion caused by the glassy smooth water condition and the forward center of gravity. - [NTSB LAX95FA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA321.md): Cessna 421C · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1995 · N3911C · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain positive aircraft control, a proper airspeed and fly a proper approach path during final approach. Contributing factors to the accident were the pilot's physiological condition, impairment as a result of using a sedating… - [NTSB LAX95FA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA319.md): Cessna 421C · Beaver Dam, AZ · Accident · 8 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1995 · N6234G · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering on approach, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and uncontrolled collision with terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot allowed the aircraft weight and balance… - [NTSB CHI95FA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA305.md): Beech C35 · Omaha, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1995 · N5999C · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the takeoff climb. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and exceeding the aircraft weight and balance. - [NTSB CHI95FA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA301.md): Kiesel Easy Varieze · Dwight, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1995 · N17BK · Destroyed > inadequate preflight planning by the pilot. A factor associated with this accident was the pilot did not perform an aborted takeoff is sufficient time to safely stop. - [NTSB NYC95FA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95FA210.md): Cessna 172M · Portland, ME · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1995 · N6564H · Destroyed > an engine malfunction for an undetermined reason, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a forced landing which resulted in an accelerated stall. A factor was the pilot's lack of recent experience. - [NTSB ANC95LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA158.md): Short Brothers SC-7 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1995 · N30GA · Destroyed > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. The weather was a factor. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?fatal=1&page=233 ## 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=232 --- 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.