# 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 MIA95FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FAMS1.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Missing, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Dec 25, 1994 · N5916V · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB LAX95LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA060.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Searchlight, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1994 · N3836T · Destroyed
  > the pilot's intentional continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions in mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB CHI95FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA061.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Rochester, MN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1994 · N133MA · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane, while climbing in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) after takeoff. Factors related to the accident were: fog, low ceiling, the pilot's lack of recent instrument experience, and the excessive…
- [NTSB FTW95FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA071.md): Cessna 182G · Muskogee, OK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1994 · N3229S · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation after inadvertently flying into adverse weather. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, the low ceiling, the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather, and his…
- [NTSB DCA95RA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA95RA009.md): Boeing B737-2D6C · Coventry, Algeria · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 21, 1994 · 7TVEE · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA95FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA031.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Grantsville, UT · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1994 · N175MC · Destroyed
  > The VFR pilot's attempt to continue the flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain altitude/clearance with mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB LAX95FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA053.md): North American NAVION-A · Big Bear City, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1994 · N8794H · Destroyed
  > the pilot's initial overrotation, his failure to attain the proper climb airspeed, and an inadvertent entry into a stall mush condition. A factor in the accident was the high-density altitude.
- [NTSB FTW95FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA069.md): Piper PA-32RT · San Antonio, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1994 · N21590 · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor related to the accident was: the lack of a suitable area for the forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC95WA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95WA235.md): Douglas DC-3C · Lobito, Central African Republic · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 15, 1994 · N96BF · Destroyed
- [NTSB DCA95MA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA95MA007.md): Learjet 35A · Fresno, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Dec 14, 1994 · N521PA · Destroyed
  > 1) Improperly installed electrical wiring for special mission operations that led to an in-flight fire that caused airplane systems and structural damage and subsequent airplane control difficulties; 2) improper maintenance and inspection procedures followed…
- [NTSB DCA95MA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA95MA006.md): British Aerospace Jetstream 3201 · Morrisville, NC · Accident · 15 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1994 · N918AE · Destroyed
  > 1) the captain's improper assumption that an engine had failed, and 2) the captain's subsequent failure to follow approved procedures for engine failure, single-engine approach and go-around, and stall recovery. Contributing to the cause of the accident was…
- [NTSB BFO95FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95FA020.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Nesquehoning, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1994 · N33049 · Destroyed
  > the non-instrument-rated pilot's poor in-flight decision to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, at night, and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude to ensure clearance from obstructions/terrain. Related factors were the…
- [NTSB SEA95FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA029.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Seattle, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1994 · N2VZ · Destroyed
  > Fuel exhaustion, and the pilot's failure to refuel en route. Factors include a dark night and ditching in the waters of puget sound.
- [NTSB MIA95FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA037.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Sylvan Springs, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1994 · N6517C · Destroyed
  > Poor in-flight planning/decision by the pilot-in-command for failure to deviate to an alternate airport after encountering icing conditions in an airplane not certificated for flight in icing conditions. Also, failure of the pilot to maintain altitude…
- [NTSB NYC95FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95FA042.md): Piper PA-60-600 · Colonie, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1994 · N6069T · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft, possibly from falling asleep.
- [NTSB ANC95FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95FA016.md): Cessna 402C · Elim, AK · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1994 · N1238K · Destroyed
  > VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude or clearance from mountainous terrain. Factors related to the accident were: darkness and the adverse weather conditions.
- [NTSB CHI95LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA053.md): Beech E18S · Kansas City, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1994 · N5647D · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed on final approach, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather (icing) conditions, the accumulation of airframe/wing ice, the pilot's improper use of…
- [NTSB LAX95FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA044.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Groveland, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1994 · N4510J · Destroyed
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain adequate terrain clearance during a nighttime descent into the airport over an unlighted mountainous area. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's distraction by attempting to make several cellular telephone calls…
- [NTSB NYC95LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA039.md): William MC Glumphy Kitfox III · Cadiz, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1994 · N345WM · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and uncontrolled collision with the ground. A factor was pilot's lack of total experience in this make and model.
- [NTSB ATL95FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA023.md): Beech C23 · Statesboro, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1994 · N9790L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol, improper planning/decision, flight into adverse weather conditions, and failure to maintain proper altitude/clearance from wooded terrain. Factors related to the accident were: darkness and…
- [NTSB MIA95LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA032.md): Cessna 172D · Miami, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1994 · N707PP · No damage
  > The passenger committed suicide.
- [NTSB LAX95FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA043.md): Siai-Marchetti SF260C · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1994 · N58FD · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane by inadvertently allowing the flying passenger to enter a stall/spin. Factors in the accident were the passenger's interference with the pilot's attempted recovery from the spin, and the pilot's lack of…
- [NTSB CHI95LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA051.md): P. D. Chambers Swift PC-1V8 · Lincoln, NE · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1994 · N234PC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, resulting in a stall-spin. Factors were an inadequate preflight and the loss of engine power resulting from water contamination in the automotive fuel.
- [NTSB ANC95FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95FAMS1.md): Cessna 206 · Kenai, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Dec 3, 1994 · N5282U · Substantial damage
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB CHI95FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA050.md): Agusta A109A II · Ann Arbor, MI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1994 · N1QF · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to obtain/maintain a successful autorotation. Factors were: a loss of engine power of one engine for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's shutdown of the wrong engine.
- [NTSB SEA95FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA025.md): Piper PA-31T1 · Brockway, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1994 · N22CN · Destroyed
  > a loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW95LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA057.md): Cessna 172 · Lawton, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1994 · N7099A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain sufficient airspeed during takeoff resulting in a stall. Factors were the pilot's selection of the downwind runway and his failure to use all availabble runway.
- [NTSB CHI95DCA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95DCA01.md): Yakovlev YAK-52 · Caruthersville, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Nov 29, 1994 · N2215C · Destroyed
  > The insufficient altitude (300 feet above the airport) at which an aerobatic maneuver was attempted by the pilot.
- [NTSB ATL95FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA022.md): American AA-1A · Gastonia, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1994 · N9260L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to adequately plan the fuel requirements for the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and the subsequent loss of engine power. The pilot also failed to maintain flying airspeed which resulted in a loss of control, during the…
- [NTSB LAX95FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA046.md): Maule M-5-235C · Springville, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1994 · N5629J · Destroyed
  > the pilot's entry into a box canyon at an altitude insufficient to maintain clearance from the surrounding terrain and obstacles. Factors in the accident were the high density altitude condition and the steep, rapidly rising nature of the mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB ATL95LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA019.md): Weeks Glasair SH2F · Timmonsville, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1994 · N169DW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued operation into known adverse weather conditions with a known aircraft deficiency, and his ensuing spatial disorientation, which resulted in ground impact during an uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB ATL95FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA021.md): Beech 95B55 · Mableton, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1994 · N8933M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation in that he failed to account for forecasted winds at altitude that resulted in an increased time en route and fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB MIA95FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA027.md): Champion 7ECA · Arcadia, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1994 · N7579F · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the dual-student to maintain airspeed while maneuvering resulting in an inadvertent stall and uncontrolled descent. Contributing to the accident was improper supervision of the dual-student by the flight instructor.
- [NTSB CHI95MA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95MA044.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-82 · Bridgeton, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Nov 23, 1994 · N954U · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The Cessna 441 pilot's mistaken belief that his assigned departure runway was runway 30R, which resulted in his undetected entrance onto runway 30R, which was being used by the MD-82 for its departure. Contributing to the accident was the lack of Automatic…
- [NTSB NYC95FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95FA033.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Doylestown, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1994 · N2949Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's descent below the published minimum circling altitude, and his failure to execute the published missed approach procedure during a night IFR instrument approach, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB MIA95WA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95WA025.md): Piper PA28 · St. Vincent, Spain · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 21, 1994 · N5082W · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA95FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA023.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1994 · N9420J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering in instrument flight conditions during an instrument approach, resulting in the pilot becoming spatially disoriented, and a subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. Contributing to the…
- [NTSB ATL95LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA017.md): WSK PZL Mielec TS-11 Iskra · Shelby, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1994 · N619R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain landing approach speed, which resulted in a final approach stall. Factors were the night lighting conditions, and the pilot's failure to use the landing light.
- [NTSB ANC95LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA012.md): Bell 206 · Juneau, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1994 · N49686 · No damage
  > The employee's disregard for company training and policies about the dangers of helicopter rotor blades. The running aircraft with the rotors turning was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB NYC95FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95FA031.md): Mooney M20J · Brewster, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1994 · N5681Y · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane during a missed approach. A factor related to the accident was: the deteriorating weather condition with a low ceiling and rain.
- [NTSB NYC95FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95FA030.md): Cessna 402C · Hyannis, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1994 · N402BK · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path during an ILS approach, which resulted in a collision with power lines. Factors in this accident were; adverse weather conditions with turbulence, down drafts and fog.
- [NTSB MIA95FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA021.md): Piper PA-18 · Bainbridge, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1994 · N5418H · Destroyed
  > Inadvertent stall/spin and altitude inadequate for recovery by the pilot-in-command (CFI).
- [NTSB LAX95FA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA262.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1994 · N4108R · Destroyed
  > the pilot's intentional flight into known adverse weather conditions, his misjudged evaluation of the weather, and his inexperience in actual instrument flying.
- [NTSB FTW95FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA050.md): Cessna 172P · Deming, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1994 · N54378 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude and clearance in moutainous terrain. Factors were rising terrain and gusty, high wind conditions.
- [NTSB NYC95FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95FA027.md): Cessna 195A · Broadview Hts, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1994 · N1527D · Destroyed
  > the improper installation of a cabin heater system, resulting in an in-flight fire and subsequent loss of control and collision with trees.
- [NTSB LAX95FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA035.md): Beech C-99 · Avenal, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1994 · N63995 · Destroyed
  > loss of aircraft control at night by the pilot for unknown reasons.
- [NTSB FTW95FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA047.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Wisner, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1994 · N48398 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain minimum required airspeed for flight. A factor was the pilot's lack of total experience in the type of aircraft.
- [NTSB LAX95FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA037.md): Cessna 172K · Springerville, AZ · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1994 · N7178G · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain the proper airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. The pilot's diverted attention and overconfidence in the aircraft's ability to fly slow were factors in this accident.
- [NTSB NYC95LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA025.md): Lee Pazmany PL-4A · Orange, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1994 · N337RL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing, collapse of the main gear, and inflight collision with the ground.
- [NTSB FTW95LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA044.md): Pezetel 106A · Gulf Of Mexico · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1994 · YV618 · Destroyed
  > The pilot became lost or disoriented, allowing the airplane to get off-course/over water; and loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Factors related to the accident were: clouds and high winds associated with the prevailing tropical storm, the…

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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=239

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