# 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 236 of 617 · 30,845 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB CHI95FA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA153.md): Ryan Navion · Sturgis, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 19, 1995 · N4568K · Destroyed > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the attempted landing and go-around. A factor was the crosswind weather condition. - [NTSB SEA95FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA101.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Cheyenne, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 17, 1995 · N2883D · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from rising terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: low light conditions at dusk, low ceilings with thunderstorms in the area, and continued flight by the pilot into adverse weather… - [NTSB NYC95LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA110.md): Highcraft Buccaneer II · Millstone Twsp, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1995 · UNREG · Destroyed > The loss of engine power due to the seizure of the number one cylinder pistion and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. - [NTSB FTW95LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA201.md): Harding 1500-R-MINI-MAX · Braggs, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 1995 · N366RH · Destroyed > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing/takeoff area, and his failure to obtain or maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. - [NTSB BFO95FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95FA050.md): Cessna 172F · Tappahanock, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 12, 1995 · N5238F · Destroyed > The student pilot's misjudgment of distance/speed during the approach to land, and her failure to go around while there was still sufficient runway remaining. Factors related to the accident were: inadequate supervision by the flight instructor, the student's… - [NTSB LAX95LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA183.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Peoria, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1995 · N7403Z · Destroyed > the pilot's inflight loss of control due to his delay in releasing the glider after the towed glider experienced an unplanned altitude gain on takeoff when it encountered a dust devil. - [NTSB CHI95FA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA149.md): Piper PA-28-151 · North Loup, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 11, 1995 · N41329 · Destroyed > Failure to the student pilot to maintain control of the airplane during a forced landing, after experiencing fuel starvation due to fuel mismanagement. Factors relating to the accident were: inadequate oversight (supervision) by the flight instructor (CFI),… - [NTSB NYC95FA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95FA105.md): Beech BE60 · Olney, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 9, 1995 · N81TS · Destroyed > The pilot's improper IFR procedures by descending below the minimum descent altitude and not executing the published missed approach procedures. A factor in thE accident was the low overcast and fog conditions. - [NTSB NYC95FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95FA103.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · Toano, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 9, 1995 · N8311A · Substantial damage > The pilot misjudged altitude and distance which resulted in an undershoot of the landing area and collision with water. Contributing factors are inadequate helipad lighting and a dark night light condition. - [NTSB NYC95DEI01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95DEI01.md): Staudacher S-600 · Wellington, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 8, 1995 · N600RT · Destroyed > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s), and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering, which resulted in a stall and collision with the ground. - [NTSB ANC95FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95FA073.md): Piper PA-18 · Chugiak, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 8, 1995 · N825PK · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall. The pilot's failure to obtain a weather briefing and an encounter with turbulence were factors in the accident. - [NTSB SEA95FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA095.md): Cessna T210L · Milford, UT · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 7, 1995 · N2115S · Destroyed > the pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather (icing conditions), and his delay in executing a course reversal to exit those conditions, which resulted in airframe ice accumulation and loss of control. A factor was the icing conditions. - [NTSB CHI95FA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA148.md): Cessna 177B · Nappanee, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 7, 1995 · N11372 · Destroyed > airplane control was not maintained by the pilot during the his turn to an emergency landing area. Factors associated with this accident were the pilot not complying with the manufacturer's mandatory service bulletin, and an excessive fuel flow caused by the… - [NTSB SEA95FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA093.md): Cessna 152 · Snoqualmie Pass, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 6, 1995 · N855DA · Destroyed > The pilot's attempt to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance with the terrain. - [NTSB FTW95LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA192.md): WSK PZL Mielec M-18A Dromader · Gerome, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1995 · N8025Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's use of unsuitable terrain for landing. - [NTSB FTW95RA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95RA188.md): Grumman G-1159 · Quit0, Ecuador · Accident · 7 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 4, 1995 · N409MA - [NTSB FTW95FA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA186.md): Bell 206L-3 · Venice, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 2, 1995 · N347AL · Destroyed > Loss of engine power due to ingestion of exhaust fumes from an oil platform flare boom. - [NTSB LAX95LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA176.md): Knapp Packard Special · Wheaton Springs, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1995 · N55851 · Substantial damage > the pilot's misjudged altitude and landing flare timing which resulted in a hard landing and nose over. - [NTSB BFO95FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95FA048.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Louisa, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1995 · N20LA · Destroyed > the non-instrument rated private pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC and failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from terrain/obstacles. Related factors were the pilot's lack of total experience in IMC operations, his failure to obtain a preflight… - [NTSB MIA95RA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95RA121.md): Douglas DC-8F-54 · Guatemala Cty., Guatemala · Accident · 6 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 28, 1995 · N43UA - [NTSB LAX95LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA179.md): Cessna 152 · Palos Verdes, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1995 · N49058 · Destroyed > that the pilot initiated the flight into known adverse weather, and inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions. - [NTSB ATL95FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA092.md): Wittman O&O · Stevenson, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1995 · N41SW · Destroyed > Aileron-wing flutter induced by separation at the trailing edge of an unbonded portion of wing fabric at an aileron wing station. The debonding of the wing fabric was a result of improper installation. - [NTSB ATL95FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA090.md): Axell, Charles Glasair RG-2 · Elberta, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1995 · N86XL · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed which resulted in a stall. A factor was the loss of engine power due to a blocked fuel injector nozzle. - [NTSB FTW95FA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA181.md): Bell 47D1 · Ardmore, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1995 · N2202C · Destroyed > Inflight collision with a power transmission array static line when the flight instructor and dual (private pilot) student failed to maintain adequate visual lookout. - [NTSB NYC95WA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95WA097.md): Cessna 172M · St. Johns, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 24, 1995 · N31083 · Destroyed - [NTSB FTW95FA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA349.md): Cessna 172D · Tsaile, AZ · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1995 · N2587Y · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance. Factors were the pilot's lack of mountain flying experience and the rising terrain. - [NTSB MIA95LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA116.md): Korzep Bumble BEE 500 · Titusville, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1995 · N4711G · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain rotor RPM, resulting in the subsequent in flight loss of control. The pilot's lack of qualification was a factor. - [NTSB LAX95LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA169.md): Ryan ST-3-KR · Apple Valley, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1995 · N214D · Destroyed > the failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed, and entering into an inadvertent stall while flying close to the ground. - [NTSB ATL95FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA088.md): Cessna 172N · Atlanta, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1995 · N3220E · Substantial damage > The pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to a drug, VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and failure to remain clear of the obstacle (towering smoke stack). Factors relating to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions. - [NTSB MIA95FA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA115.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Quincy, FL · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1995 · N3995R · Destroyed > An undetermined fuel system problem that resulted in a fuel leak, an engine compartment fire, and a partial loss of engine power. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. An exhaust leak from the fracture of an… - [NTSB MIA95FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA114.md): North American AT-6D · Sebastian, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1995 · N319DR · Destroyed > The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain airspeed while maneuvering for a forced landing following loss of engine power. - [NTSB FTW95FA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA177.md): Beech 60 · Cheyenne, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1995 · N711PS · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors were the instrument weather conditons and the excessive workload imposed on the solo pilot attempting to deal with an emergency situation while flying in instrument meteorological conditions. - [NTSB CHI95FA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA128.md): Cessna T337G · Coffeyville, KS · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1995 · N4KP · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff during an excessive takeoff roll. Factors were the loss of power on the number two engine which occurred for an undetermined reason, the pilot's disregard of the takeoff checklist, and the 25 degree flap setting. - [NTSB LAX95WA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95WA168.md): Cessna 402B · Pohnpei, Marshall Islands · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 18, 1995 · N2NB · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX95FA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA173.md): Cessna 182P · Jerome, AZ · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1995 · N85DK · Destroyed > the pilot's improper in-flight decision to continue the daytime flight into known adverse weather conditions at an inadequate altitude to clear mountainous terrain. - [NTSB ATL95FA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA087.md): Duke, Clarence E. Lancair 360 · Hampton, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1995 · N360BJ · Destroyed > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of recent flying experience. - [NTSB NYC95WA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95WA090.md): Cessna T337G · Portimao, Portugal · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 17, 1995 · N6CY · Destroyed - [NTSB CHI95FA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA123.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Schaumburg, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1995 · N8397Y · Destroyed > The pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol, his resultant improper planning/decision, and his attempt to perform an apparent aerobatic maneuver at an altitude that was insufficient to assure recovery. - [NTSB MIA95FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA107.md): Beech 55-E55 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1995 · N577M · Destroyed > The failure of the pilot-in-command to manage the fuel available in flight by improperly selecting the fuel selectors to fuel available in other tanks, resulting in both engines losing power. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for… - [NTSB LAX95LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA162.md): Pitts S-1E · Auburn, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1995 · N301SH · Destroyed > The pilot's poor judgment in performing a roll at an altitude insufficient to assure a safe completion. - [NTSB ANC95FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95FA044.md): Cessna 180B · Cantwell, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1995 · N115F · Destroyed > The pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC conditions. Weather conditions consisting of low ceilings and turbulence were factors in the accident. - [NTSB SEA95FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA079.md): Cessna 182P · Index, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1995 · N182AL · Destroyed > the pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather, and his improper use of carburetor heat. Factors include: weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing and airframe icing, airframe ice, and mountainous/hilly terrain in the area of the forced… - [NTSB CHI95FA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA126.md): Cessna 150M · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1995 · N45457 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > Inadequate visual lookout by the pilot of the Beech V35B, resulting in his failure to see-and-avoid the Cessna 150, which was ahead and below him on final approach; and failure of the tower controller to provide adequate service (flight advisories and landing… - [NTSB NYC95LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA087.md): Piper PA-60-602P · Danbury, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1995 · N602PC · Destroyed > The pilot's delay in initiating a go-around (aborted landing) and failure to assure that the flaps were properly reset for the go-around. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's failure to achieve the proper touchdown point for landing, the wet… - [NTSB MIA95FA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA105.md): Packard/Squire RV-4 · Davie, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1995 · N233AB · Destroyed > Engine fuel starvation due to the pilot's fuel mismanagement. A loss of control followed as the pilot inadvertently stalled the airplane while maneuvering for the forced landing. - [NTSB LAX95FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA161.md): Helio H-250 · Round Mountain, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1995 · N5461E · Destroyed > the pilot's poor preflight planning/preparation and in-flight decision by continuing VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. The pilot's delay in returning to the departure airport, the low clouds, and low visibility were factors in this… - [NTSB CHI95FA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA124.md): Beech 65-B80 · Great Bend, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1995 · N7057J · Destroyed > the pilot/mechanic's inadequate maintenance (inspection) of aircraft and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed (VMC). Factors were icing conditions, deteriorated induction air ducting, and failure of a piston assembly. - [NTSB CHI95FA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA121.md): Cessna P-210N · Belle Plaine, MN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1995 · N4738A · Destroyed > the failure to replace the deteriorated deicing boots, and the failure of the boots to operate when the airplane encountered icing condition. An additional causes were the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and the excessive pullup performed by the… - [NTSB ANC95GA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95GA048.md): Cessna 182Q · Bumping Lake, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Apr 12, 1995 · N97843 · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Factors relating to the accident were: lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing in mountains, low ambient temperatures that contributed to hypothermia, the lack of survival equipment, an erratic ELT… - [NTSB FTW95FA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA158.md): Cessna 180B · Sanger, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1995 · N5181E · Destroyed > The pilot's performance of a low altitude maneuver and his failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor was the gusty wind. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?fatal=1&page=237 ## 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=236 --- 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.