# 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 CHI95FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA041.md): Cessna P210N · Savoy, IL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1994 · N4895K · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain a positive rate of climb during the night takeoff. Factors related to the accident were: lack of visual cues, the weather conditions, and the dark night.
- [NTSB ATL95FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA014.md): Cessna 172H · Louisville, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1994 · N8200L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during a low pass maneuver. A factor was the trees at the vicinity of the low pass.
- [NTSB CHI95LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA036.md): Lessel KR-2 · Portland, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1994 · N95RJ · Destroyed
  > the failure of the elevator control cable attach point and the pilot's subsequent inability to control the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX95FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA033.md): Schweizer 269C · Valencia, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1994 · N60TA · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a dirt embankment while performing an undetermined maneuver.
- [NTSB SEA95FA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA018.md): Cessna 172N · Klamath Falls, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1994 · N584WA · Destroyed
  > The VFR pilot's attempt to continue the flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain altitude/clearance with the mountainous terrain below him. Contributing to the accident was a downdraft.
- [NTSB CHI95FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA035.md): Sikorsky S-76A · Cameron, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1994 · N2620 · Destroyed
  > the copilot's failure to maintain altitude and the pilot-in-command's inadequate supervision of the operation. Factors include the dark night and low ceiling, and the flightcrew's failure to set the proper altimeter setting.
- [NTSB ATL95FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA013.md): Cessna 152 · Dresden, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1994 · N24834 · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's (CFI) impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol and drugs, which led to his failure to maintain separation from terrain.
- [NTSB SEA95FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA017.md): Beech 58P · Great Falls, MT · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1994 · N180PB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed. A factor to the accident was: inadequate aircraft preflight.
- [NTSB NYC95LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA021.md): Boeing A-75N1 · Sayville, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1994 · N48190 · Destroyed
  > A loss of control in flight by the pilot(s) while maneuvering, with insufficient altitude for recovery.
- [NTSB MIA95FA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA018.md): Bölkow BO-105S · Perry, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1994 · N911LF · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient clearance from the power line, while buzzing (at low altitude).
- [NTSB LAX95FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA031.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Honolulu, HI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1994 · N3198Q · Destroyed
  > Improper loading of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain minimum control airspeed.
- [NTSB DCA95MA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA95MA001.md): ATR ATR-72-212 · Roselawn, IN · Accident · 68 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Oct 31, 1994 · N401AM · Destroyed
  > the loss of control, attributed to a sudden and unexpected aileron hinge moment reversal that occurred after a ridge of ice accreted beyond the deice boots while the airplane was in a holding pattern during which it intermittently encountered supercooled…
- [NTSB ATL95FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA009.md): Cessna 172N · Gerton, NC · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1994 · N5338D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation and his intentional visual flight into IMC.
- [NTSB ATL95FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA008.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Conway, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1994 · N7207C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper altitude during the missed approach, resulting in a collision with trees and terrain. Factors were the weather conditions (low ceiling, fog), and the pilot's diverted attention outside the cockpit.
- [NTSB FTW95LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA034.md): Brisendine Pterodactyl/Ascender · Las Animas, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1994 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > A failure of the right wing into the propeller.
- [NTSB LAX95FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA020.md): Cessna T337H · Douglas City, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1994 · N1497S · Destroyed
  > The improper in-flight decision of the pilot to fly in dark night time conditions in mountainous terrain during adverse weather conditions.
- [NTSB SEA95FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA012.md): United Consultant UC-1 · Pinedale, WY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1994 · N9501U · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control was not maintained. Factors to the accident were: rough water and downdrafts.
- [NTSB SEA95FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA011.md): Cessna 310R · Rawlins, WY · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1994 · N69350 · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's not maintaining clearance with terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were high terrain, dark night conditions, and the pilot-in-command's not obtaining/ maintaining the proper climb rate.
- [NTSB MIA95FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA010.md): Cessna 182P · Raymond, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1994 · N58792 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol, and his resulting failure to maintain altitude after takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW95FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA030.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Aurora, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1994 · N8954W · Destroyed
  > THE CFI's FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL DUE TO SPATIAL DISORIENTATION. FACTORS WERE: A DARK, MOONLESS NIGHT WITH NO VISIBLE HORIZON AND RECENCY OF NIGHT EXPERIENCE BY THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR.
- [NTSB SEA95FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA010.md): Beech 58 Foxstar · Shaw Island, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1994 · N333KS · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff and initial climb, which resulted in a stall and subsequent collision with the ground. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, the pilot's improper decision to take off on an unlighted…
- [NTSB BFO95FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95FA006.md): Cessna T337G · Hyannis, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1994 · N807J · Destroyed
  > Loss of aircraft control for an undetermined reason. Darkness and the weather conditions were related factors.
- [NTSB LAX95FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA016.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Kettleman City, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1994 · N2326G · Destroyed
  > Failure of the student pilot to maintain control of the airplane for an unknown reason. Factors related to the accident were: darkness and the pilot's lack of qualification/instructor endorsement for a cross-country flight at night.
- [NTSB ATL95FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA007.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Newville, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1994 · N999BW · Destroyed
  > Failure of maintenance personnel to properly install the marmon clamp on the discharge side of the turbocharger.
- [NTSB FTW95FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA020.md): Brantly Helicopter B-2 · Artesia, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1994 · N5905X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to drugs, and his failure to maintain clearance from a powerline.
- [NTSB CHI95FA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA018.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Sellersburg, IN · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1994 · N40509 · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to follow IFR procedures by allowing the aircraft to deviate left of the ILS localizer course, by not maintaining the proper ILS glide path, and by continuing descent below the ILS decision height.
- [NTSB ATL95FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA005.md): Gulfstream American AA-5A · Lexington, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1994 · N26966 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's operation of the aircraft with a known deficiency (foreign material or particle in the pitot tube), which led to a false airspeed indication and premature lift-off of the aircraft during takeoff, and the pilot's improper remedial action that…
- [NTSB CHI95FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA012.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Winfield, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1994 · N9089U · Destroyed
  > Collision with the ground for an undetermined reason. The pilot's psychological condition was a probable factor.
- [NTSB NYC95LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA009.md): Aerospatiale AS-355 · Jonesville, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1994 · N5787A · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power lines.
- [NTSB FTW95FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA019.md): Piper PA-32-300 · College Station, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1994 · N2964A · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and the resulting inadvertent stall. Factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, and his diverted attention to an open cargo door.
- [NTSB FTW95FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA016.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Eunice, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1994 · N80546 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to properly use carburetor heat, the formation of carburetor ice, and failure of the pilot to maintain rotor RPM after loss of engine power, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with terrain. A factor related to the accident…
- [NTSB BFO95FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95FA001.md): Cessna 172N · Fancy Gap, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1994 · N734NB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate inflight planning and his failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance. Other related factors are: fog, rain, VFR flight into IMC, inexperience and mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB ATL95LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA059.md): Hayes LONG-EZ · Collinsville, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1994 · N33EZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot continued visual flight into instrument weather conditions, and collided with the ground.
- [NTSB SEA95LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA006.md): Glines Acro Duster II SA750 · West Jordon, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1994 · N31WD · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's attempt to perform a low altitude flight maneuver, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the maneuver. This led to an unrecoverable aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB MIA95FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA004.md): Cessna 172N · Ochopee, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1994 · N4851D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering resulting in an inadvertent stall and an uncontrolled descent until impact in a swamp.
- [NTSB CHI95FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA011.md): Beech 58 · Park Rapids, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1994 · N258CH · Destroyed
  > the pilot-in-command's failure to obtain/maintain clearance. Factors were a dark night, low ceiling, high terrain, and weather service not used by the pilot-in-command.
- [NTSB CHI95FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA007.md): Aero Commander 690B · Springfield, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1994 · N27MT · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane, due to spatial disorientation. A factor related to the accident was: the pilot's lack of recent instrument experience.
- [NTSB LAX95FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA003.md): Aero Commander 560 · Essex, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1994 · N251VW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent flight into IMC conditions. Contributing to the accident was a loss of control of the aircraft and exceeding the structural limits of the aircraft. The weather conditions were factors.
- [NTSB NYC95FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95FA001.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Montgomery, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1994 · N8397F · Destroyed
  > was the failure of the pilot to maintain adequate terrain clearance on final approach which resulted in a tree strike. Factors were the night conditions and the failure of the pilot to use the recommended runway.
- [NTSB FTW95FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA008.md): Cessna T337G · Milford, UT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1994 · N531J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions, which resulted in airframe (structural) ice, a loss of control, and subsequent in-flight breakup of the airplane. A factor related to the accident was: the icing/weather condition.
- [NTSB ATL95FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA003.md): Cessna 182L · Ft. Mcclellan, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1994 · N3499R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC conditions, and his failure to maintain a proper altitude over mountainous terrain. Factors were the low ceiling, fog, and drizzle weather conditions, and the mountainous terrain at the accident site.
- [NTSB LAX95LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA001.md): Cessna 170B · Ramona, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1994 · N170CT · Destroyed
  > the noninstrument-rated pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to spatial disorientation after encountering instrument meteorological conditions after the pilot decided to takeoff in adverse weather conditions. A factor in the accident was the dark…
- [NTSB CHI95FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA002.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Martinsville, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1994 · N99305 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol, improper planning/decision, and failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance above the ground.
- [NTSB CHI95FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA001.md): Cessna 150G · Lamberton, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1994 · N3654J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed. A factor in the accident was the pilot's ostentatious display by buzzing.
- [NTSB FTW95FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA003.md): Cessna T210M · Richmond, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1994 · N732VK · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine oil pressure due to an oil leak from a loose oil line fitting. Factors were the obscuration, and the unsuitable terrain at the pilot's disposal.
- [NTSB FTW95FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA001.md): Mcmurtrie Jurca MJ-10 · Bartlesville, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1994 · N379SF · Destroyed
  > An inadvertent pilot-induced stall at too low an altitude to effect a safe recovery. Factors were the malfunctioning propeller system and the uncommanded feathering of the propeller.
- [NTSB BFO94LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA161.md): Henderson Christen Eagle II · Painesville, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1994 · N39RH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while conducting aerobatic maneuvers. The pilot's overconfidence in his ability was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX94FA383](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA383.md): Mcdonnell Douglas 520N · Mesa, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1994 · N520NT · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Failure of the chase helicopter pilot to maintain clearance from the lead helicopter during a night approach to land. Possible factors relating to the accident were: darkness, and inadequate radio coordination between flight crews of the two helicopters.
- [NTSB FTW94FA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA315.md): Cessna 182K · Heeney, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1994 · N2504Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance. A factor was the rising terrain.
- [NTSB ATL94FA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94FA179.md): Robinson R-22B · Knightdale, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1994 · N83112 · Destroyed
  > Divergence of the main rotor from its normal plane of rotation for an undetermined reason(s) resulting in rotor blade contact with the tailcone.

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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
```

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