# 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 238 of 617 · 30,845 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB LAX95FA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA105.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Ceres, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1995 · N560LM · Destroyed > the pilot inadvertently becoming lost/disoriented during a missed approach, his failure to follow the proper missed approach procedure, and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft due to spatial disorientation. - [NTSB LAX95FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA103.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Jamestown, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1995 · CFCNW · Destroyed > the pilot's intentional flight into IMC conditions and subsequent in-flight loss of control due to spatial disorientation. - [NTSB ATL95FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA050.md): Beech B60 · Gatlinburg, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1995 · N6749S · Destroyed > The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument weather conditions that resulted in a collision with rising terrain. - [NTSB ATL95FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA049.md): Cessna 150J · Piedmont, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1995 · N607BB · Destroyed > The pilot's inappropriate 'buzzing' that resulted in exceeding the airplane's design stress limits, the failure of the windshield, and the pilot's subsequent loss of control and impact with the ground. - [NTSB SEA95FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA048.md): Piper PA-601P · Tremonton, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1995 · N57NW · Destroyed > The pilot's attempt to conduct visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain altitude/clearance with the mountainous terrain. Factors were the clouds, and the dark night. - [NTSB FTW95FA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA112.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Conroe, TX · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1995 · N5373F · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to follow published IFR procedures. Factors were the weather conditions, the dark night, and the pilot's failure to activate the approach lighting system. - [NTSB LAX95LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA101.md): Cessna 172G · Pope Valley, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1995 · N4345L · Destroyed > the pilot's poor judgment to buzz the lake and his inadequate visual lookout. - [NTSB FTW95FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA111.md): Cessna 177RG · Larkspur, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1995 · N33MR · Destroyed > The pilot's decision to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions after being advised that VFR flight was not recommended. The weather and dark night were factors in the accident. - [NTSB FTW95LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA113.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Howard, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 1995 · N41345 · Destroyed > The pilot's flight into known adverse weather over mountainous terrain at an inadequate altitude to recover from turbulence/downdraft. Factors related to the accident were: inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot, his inadequate weather… - [NTSB CHI95FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA082.md): Cessna 310L · Valparaiso, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 1995 · N157JW · Destroyed > spatial disorientation of the pilot while descending into the clouds. Factors were the moderate turbulance and snow. - [NTSB FTW95FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA106.md): Cessna 150 · Arnaudville, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 1995 · N6464T · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while circling at low altitude, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with terrain (wooded river bank). A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's use of a drug that was not… - [NTSB MIA95FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA070.md): Cessna 172N · Mintonville, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 1995 · N734KV · Destroyed > The flightcrew's intentional VFR flight into known instrument meteorological conditions. A factor was the inadequate altitude to prevent an inadvertent collision with an obstruction. - [NTSB ATL95LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA047.md): Brandt Rutan Longeze · Marietta, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1995 · N103JB · Destroyed > The pilot's delayed abort of the ground run which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with the ravine. - [NTSB ATL95FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA046.md): Beech A36 · Chamblee, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 1995 · N3086T · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after becoming spatially disoriented. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's lack of proficiency (recent experience) in instrument flying, and improper approach control service by vectoring the… - [NTSB LAX95FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA088.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Big Bear City, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 1995 · N9602J · Destroyed > the pilot's improper preflight inspection during which he failed to insure removal of the induction air system inlet covers. This action resulted in a partial loss of engine power during initial climb. A factor which contributed to the accident was the… - [NTSB SEA95FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA043.md): Beech E18S · Butte, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1995 · N250RP · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to follow the IFR procedure by not maintaining the proper altitude prior to the initial appraoch fix. Factors to the accident were dark night conditions and a low ceiling. - [NTSB FTW95FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA102.md): Cessna 150L · Needville, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1995 · N1493Q · Destroyed > Loss of control at an altitude insufficient for recovery after one of the two pilots on board attempted an aerobatic maneuver. - [NTSB FTW95FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA101.md): Beech A36 · Wallisville, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 1995 · N7250U · Substantial damage > Fuel starvation due to improper positioning of the fuel tank selector, which resulted in loss of engine power. Factors related to the accident were: darkness and a lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB FTW95LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA100.md): Cessna A152 · Houston, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 1995 · N4892A · Minor damage > The pilot's inadequate supervision of the passenger. A factor was the pilot's inadequate preflight of the aircraft. - [NTSB LAX95LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA087.md): Stevens S-8 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 1995 · N66191 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate control of the airplane to avoid a collision with the ground. - [NTSB CHI95FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA071.md): Bacon QUESTAIR-VENTURE · Des Moines, IA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 1995 · N4QV · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the emergency descent, resulting in a stall/spin. Factors were material defects in the material used to manufacture the crankshaft, resulting in the crankshaft fracturing after approximately 200 hours in… - [NTSB SEA95FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA038.md): Beech V35 · Moose, WY · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1995 · N5603S · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to fly the proper glidepath. A factor was the dark night light conditions. - [NTSB MIA95GA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95GA062.md): Hughes 369E · Tampa, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jan 19, 1995 · N4TP · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control as a result of becoming spatially disoriented while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident was the dark night with no visible horizon. - [NTSB MIA95FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA060.md): Piper PA-28-236 · York, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1995 · N8423B · Destroyed > The noninstrument-rated pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation while conducting flight in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). A factor relating to the accident was: failure of the pilot to follow… - [NTSB NYC95FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95FA050.md): Agusta A109C · Jackson Twp, PA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1995 · N1WD · Destroyed > The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision and failure to maintain control of the airplane after becoming spatially disoriented. Factors related to the accident were: darkness and the adverse weather conditions. - [NTSB LAX95FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA079.md): Bell 206B · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 1995 · N2209P · Destroyed > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the pilot's and operator's failure to follow their established dispatch procedures, the pilot's poor judgment in initiating the flight,… - [NTSB SEA95FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA037.md): Cessna 172N · Blyn, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 1995 · N1535E · Destroyed > The pilot's VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors in the accident were the weather conditions and the dark night. - [NTSB LAX95FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA078.md): Cessna 182R · Wrightwood, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 1995 · N9706E · Destroyed > the pilot's loss of aircraft control and subsequent inadvertent stall/spin following an encounter with a localized mountain wave condition and turbulence while conducting a search mission in close proximity to mountainous terrain. - [NTSB LAX95FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA077.md): Cessna 208B · Pleasanton, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 1995 · N754FE · Destroyed > failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain visual contact with terrain and sufficient altitude for terrain clearance. Factors in the accident were the pilot's decision to initiate a descent 14 miles from the airport, and weather, specifically cloud… - [NTSB LAX95FA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA076.md): Cessna 208B · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1995 · N746FE · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to properly configure the aircraft fuel system prior to takeoff, and his failure maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude while maneuvering to return to the airport. Factors in the accident were the dark night lighting conditions,… - [NTSB ATL95FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA044.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Spring City, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1995 · N75PF · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, and his continued VFR flight into instrument weather conditions which resulted in the collision with the mountain. A factor was low ceilings. - [NTSB ATL95FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA036.md): Cessna 414 · Augusta, GA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1995 · N13SE · Destroyed > The loss of power on the left engine for undetermined reasons. A factor was the failure of the right engine due to maintenance personnel's failure to properly torque the cylinder through bolts. - [NTSB FTW95FA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA087.md): Beech B95 · Hot Springs, AR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 1995 · N673Q · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to follow IFR and missed approach procedures. - [NTSB NYC95FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95FA049.md): Beech G35 · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 1995 · N32TS · Destroyed > Improper top overhaul by maintenance personnel, and improperly torqued crackcase thru-bolts and cylinder deck studs at the number one cylinder, which led to fatigue failure of four of the bolts, failure and/or separation of the number one cylinder, and a… - [NTSB CHI95DTK01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95DTK01.md): Gay RV-4 · Lennox, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jan 8, 1995 · N29PG · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude while performing aerobatic maneuvers. The pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to drugs was a factor. - [NTSB FTW95FA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA084.md): Piper PA-30 · Georgetown, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 1995 · N8398Y · Destroyed > Loss of power in both engines and loss of aircraft control for unknown reasons. - [NTSB FTW95FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA082.md): Beech A60 · Hurley, NM · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 1995 · N3LP · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a single engine approach resulting in an inadvertent stall. Factors were a fatigue separation of a shaft in the left engine turbocharger due to use of a Federal Aviation Administration approved overhaul… - [NTSB FTW95WA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95WA081.md): Piper Aerostar 601P · Toluca, Mexico · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 4, 1995 · N720EM · Destroyed - [NTSB FTW95FA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA080.md): Beech 65-90 · Royal, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 1995 · N101GA · Destroyed > The pilot inadvertently allowed the airplane to descend and collide with trees, after he became diverted by an inoperative cabin heater. Darkness was a related factor. - [NTSB BFO95FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95FA026.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Miamisburg, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 1995 · N8435P · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to switch fuel tanks which led to fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power. - [NTSB LAX95FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA072.md): Cessna A185F · Tehachapi, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 1995 · N94296 · Destroyed > The noninstrument-rated pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering to reverse direction. Factors relating to the accident were: the mountainous terrain, and adverse weather conditions. - [NTSB LAX95LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA070.md): Aero Commander 200D · Lancaster, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 1995 · N200AW · Substantial damage > fuel starvation due to the pilot's failure to select a tank containing fuel. - [NTSB MIA95FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA053.md): Larson, C.H. Cozy MK IV · Wauchula, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 1995 · N5037 · Substantial damage > Distance vs. altitude misjudged by the pilot-in-command while on short final approach. Additionally, altitude/clearance not maintained while on short final approach resulting in the collision with an unmarked static power line. - [NTSB LAX95LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA067.md): Harris BD-10 · Gardnerville, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1994 · N9WZ · Destroyed > the in-flight overload failure of the left vertical stabilizer spars, at force levels substantially below the predicted ultimate failure loads, due to inadequate substantiation by the designer. - [NTSB LAX95FA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA340.md): Cessna 182B · Rancho Cucamong, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1994 · N2569G · Destroyed > the failure of the pilot to maintain adequate altitude above mountainous terrain. - [NTSB LAX95FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA068.md): Grumman AA-5A · San Luis Obispo, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1994 · N26443 · Destroyed > the pilot's intentional flight into an area of known marginal weather conditions during a night cross-country flight and the flight's subsequent inadvertent entry into instrument meteorological conditions at an altitude insufficient to remain clear of the… - [NTSB ATL95FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA031.md): Cessna 310Q · St. Augustine, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1994 · N30LC · Destroyed > The non-instrument rated pilot's attempted flight into known instrument meteorological conditions which resulted in spatial disorientation and loss of control. - [NTSB LAX95LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA063.md): McDonnell Douglas 500 · Chuuk Island (Pacific Ocean) · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1994 · N9128F · Destroyed > undetermined. - [NTSB LAX95FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA062.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Holtville, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1994 · N4647R · Destroyed > the pilot's becoming lost/disoriented during a night cross- country flight at a time the flight was in a critical low fuel state, and his failure to maintain aircraft control during a go-around from an aborted precautionary landing. Factors in the accident… - [NTSB FTW95FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA075.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Van Horn, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1994 · N8112P · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain proper altitude. Factors were reduced light conditions, clouds, and the pilot's premature descent. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?fatal=1&page=239 ## 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=238 --- 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.