# 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 LAX95LA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA314.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Marana, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1995 · N7156T · Destroyed
  > the pilot's poor installation of the propeller which allowed the propeller to become loose, and the pilot's improper emergency procedure by feathering the wrong propeller.
- [NTSB LAX95FA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA313.md): Bell 206-L1 · Johnsondale, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1995 · N3886J · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate obstacle clearance altitude while operating at a very low level. The aircraft's lack of wire cutters was a factor in this accident.
- [NTSB NYC95WA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95WA219.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Poznan, Poland · Accident · 6 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 28, 1995 · N2082D · No damage
- [NTSB MIA95LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA215.md): Beech E-18S · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1995 · N171LG · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB NYC95LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA207.md): Cessna 172M · Kingswood Twsp, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1995 · N64380 · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB NYC95FA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95FA203.md): Cessna A185F · Block Island, RI · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1995 · N4944E · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to touch down a sufficient distance from shore, and his delay in aborting the landing. In addition, the pilot exceeded the airplane's weight and balance limits which reduced the airplane's performance.
- [NTSB ANC95FA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95FA150.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Deadhorse, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1995 · N1590R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision by flying into a box canyon.
- [NTSB FTW95FA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA359.md): Mooney M20F · Red Cliff, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1995 · N3768N · Destroyed
  > Improper in-flight planning/decision by the flight crew, and their failure to maintain sufficient airspeed over mountainous terrain, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: high density…
- [NTSB ATL95FA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA162.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Double Springs, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1995 · N15866 · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to follow emergency procedures for loss of engine power, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and improper fuel consumption…
- [NTSB MIA95FA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA211.md): Aero Commander 560F · Opa Locka, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1995 · N4630W · Substantial damage
  > failure of the non-certificated pilot (unqualified person) to maintain sufficient airspeed, which resulted in a stall and a collision with the ground. Factors relating to the accident were: the non-certificated pilot's unauthorized use of an airplane that had…
- [NTSB ANC95FA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95FA147.md): Champion 7ECA · Palmer, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1995 · N57393 · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and collision with the terrain.
- [NTSB DCA95MA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA95MA054.md): Embraer EMB-120RT · Carrollton, GA · Accident · 8 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Aug 21, 1995 · N256AS · Destroyed
  > the in-flight fatigue fracture and separation of a propeller blade resulting in distortion of the left engine nacelle, causing excessive drag, loss of wing lift, and reduced directional control of the airplane. The fracture was caused by a fatigue crack from…
- [NTSB CHI95LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA291.md): Cessna 140 · Mio, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1995 · N76429 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's impairment of judgement and performance which led to performing a low altitude maneuver with insufficient altitude for recovery. A factor was the tailwind.
- [NTSB ANC95FA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95FA169.md): Piper PA-18A · Anchorage, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1995 · N7262D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision and failure to maintain adequate clearance or altitude from the mountainous terrain, while maneuvering near an airstrip.
- [NTSB SEA95LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA185.md): Cessna 177RG · Thompson, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1995 · N1930Q · Destroyed
  > the pilot's continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain altitude and clearance from the mountainous terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were the fog, low ceilings, and downdraft.
- [NTSB MIA95FA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA208.md): Piper 601P · Rock Hill, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1995 · N41GA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's in-flight loss of aircraft control, due to incapacitation by a heart attack.
- [NTSB BFO95FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95FA082.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · East Moriches, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1995 · N86587 · Destroyed
  > the structural failure of the wing for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI95FA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA285.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Ardoch, ND · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1995 · N85115 · Destroyed
  > the pilot-in-command's continuing flight into adverse weather. Factors were the pilot-in-command's failure to obtain a weather observation and the adverse weather.
- [NTSB ANC95FA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95FA157.md): Piper L-21A · Kaktovik, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1995 · N8373H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB LAX95FA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA297.md): Beech D55 · Kingsburg, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1995 · N4884J · Destroyed
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient airspeed during a simulated engine failure to avoid an inadvertent stall/spin, and inadequate supervision by the designated pilot examiner. A factor in the accident was the decision of the examiner to use an…
- [NTSB ATL95FA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA159.md): WSK PZL Mielec M-26 · Jonesborough, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1995 · N7080L · Substantial damage
  > a blocked fuel injector nozzle, which increased the engine fuel consumption; failure of the pilot to adequately monitor fuel consumption, which resulted in fuel exhaustion before the airplane reached the destination; and the passenger's interference with the…
- [NTSB NYC95LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA194.md): Great Lakes 2T1-A2 · Fombell, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1995 · N49CR · Destroyed
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed.
- [NTSB NYC95FA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95FA195.md): Cessna 310R · Altoona, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1995 · N2640L · Destroyed
  > propagation of corrosion cracks in the right engine overboard exhaust stack and fatigue failure of the exhaust stack, which resulted in escape of hot/high velocity gases, in-flight fire, emergency descent, and subsequent collision with trees during an…
- [NTSB CHI95LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA278.md): Air Tractor AT-400 · Hayti, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1995 · N2315Z · Destroyed
  > the pilot inadvertently stalled the airplane. A factor was the reduced power setting.
- [NTSB NYC95FA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95FA188.md): Beech 58 · Mapleton, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1995 · N168CG · Destroyed
  > The pilot inadvertently shut down the right engine and feathered the propeller after a loss of power in the left engine, and he failed to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and collision with the ground. A factor relating…
- [NTSB MIA95LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA204.md): Cessna A188B · Muscle Shoals, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1995 · N4940R · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate visual lookout to see-and-avoid electrical power lines, while approaching a field for aerial application.
- [NTSB LAX95LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA289.md): Ronneberg/Murphy Berkut · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1995 · N91DR · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadvertent entry into an accelerated stall in a maximum performance high-g turn at an altitude insufficient to recover aircraft control prior to colliding with the ground.
- [NTSB FTW95FA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA337.md): Cessna 150M · Armorel, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1995 · N714FX · Destroyed
  > The pilot's impairment of judgement and performance due to drugs which led to his failure to maintain airspeed and resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Factors were the pilot's overconfidence in personal ability and interpersonal relations.
- [NTSB MIA95FA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA200.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Pulaski, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1995 · N32420 · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to perform the before-takeoff checklist, and his failure to abort the takeoff due to inadequate acceleration. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate annual inspection by maintenance personnel for failure to safety the carburetor…
- [NTSB DCA95RA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA95RA051.md): Boeing 737-200 · San Vicente, El Salvador · Accident · 65 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 10, 1995 · N125GU
- [NTSB BFO95LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA079.md): Hughlett Challenger II · Madisonville, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1995 · N890JH · Destroyed
  > an intermittent short of the ignition system, due to improper maintenance/modification of the engine, which resulted in partial loss of engine power; and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision…
- [NTSB MIA95FA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA207.md): Cessna 210C · Dawsonville, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1995 · N3698Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's disregard of the weather forecast and flight into known adverse weather (instrument flight conditions), resulting in an in-flight collision while maneuvering in mountainous terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent…
- [NTSB SEA95FA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA175.md): Beech F33A · Swan Lake, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1995 · N8014R · Destroyed
  > the pilot's incapacitation due to a heart attack.
- [NTSB FTW95LA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA332.md): Cessna A188B · Fort Necessity, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1995 · N4866R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance. A factor relating to the accident was: the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB SEA95FA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA171.md): Cessna 172M · Quilcene, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1995 · N1464U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance from the mountains. Factors in the accident were the clouds and mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB ANC95FA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95FA129.md): Cessna 170 · Coldfoot, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1995 · N2566V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate distance and/or altitude from terrain. Rising mountainous terrain and downdrafts associated with unfavorable wind conditions were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB LAX95LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA278.md): Fox Peregrine PJ-2 · Minden, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1995 · N62PJ · Destroyed
  > a failure of the wing flap control system due to inadequate design, which led to an asymmetrical flap deployment during a critical flight condition and in-flight loss of control. A related factor was the lack of a split-flaps warning system.
- [NTSB CHI95FA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA259.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Fifield, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1995 · N4484F · Destroyed
  > the pilot's attempted visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and loss of control. A factor was the fog.
- [NTSB NYC95FA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95FA181.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Rehoboth, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1995 · N8072X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent flight into hazardous weather, which subsequently resulted in exceeding the design stress limits of the airplane and an in-flight breakup. Factors relating to the accident were: embedded thunderstorms, turbulence, and failure of the…
- [NTSB LAX95LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA277.md): Jenkins Long E-Z · Prescott, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1995 · N163J · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to properly lean the engine for best power, his premature rotation of an over gross aircraft on an uphill runway, and his delay in aborting the takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI95FA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA255.md): Beech T-34C · Oak Creek, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1995 · N6922S · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate fuel supply, and his failure to maintain airspeed.
- [NTSB SEA95LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA167.md): Pederson Silhouette 1 · Corvallis, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1995 · N5121P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. A factor in the accident was the pilot performing aerobatics at an altitude inadequate for safe recovery.
- [NTSB SEA95LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA165.md): Grumman G-164A · Buhl, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1995 · N48471 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of power due to the failure of an engine cylinder. The chemical load was not dumped for undetermined reasons and contributed to the severity of injuries.
- [NTSB LAX95LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA275.md): Beech P35 · Elko, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1995 · N9599Y · Destroyed
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed in a turn during high wind conditions while executing a go-around at a low altitude, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and an uncontrolled descent into the ground.
- [NTSB LAX95FA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA272.md): Rockwell 112TC · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1995 · N4569W · Destroyed
  > an undetermined aircraft system malfunction, and the pilot's delayed remedial action in response to insufficient braking action and/or inability to control engine power.
- [NTSB ANC95LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA119.md): Cessna 421C · Cordova, AK · Accident · 4 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1995 · N800DD · Destroyed
  > Mechanical loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s), and subsequent in-flight collision with water (or ditching at sea).
- [NTSB NYC95LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA176.md): Kenneth Savidge Vari Viggen · Abingdon, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1995 · N93VV · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of experience in make and model.
- [NTSB LAX95LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA269.md): Rockwell S-2R · Tulare, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1995 · N5035X · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to see and avoid power lines along his route of flight.
- [NTSB ATL95FA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA142.md): Beech 35F · Mt Dora, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1995 · N4288B · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation by allowing the airplane's weight and balance to be exceeded, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane, while turning after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB FTW95LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA309.md): de Havilland DHC-6 · Belen, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1995 · N926MA · No damage
  > The parachutist's failure to follow procedures on exiting the aircraft. A factor was the parachutist's incapacitation due to hitting his head on the doorway floor.

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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=233

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