# 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 NYC94WA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94WA183.md): Beech C35 · Lake Erie, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 27, 1994 · N8784A · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW94FA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA311.md): Cessna T188C · Roscoe, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1994 · N3106J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed resulting in an aerodynamic stall. A factor was the pilot's lack of
- [NTSB LAX94LA376](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA376.md): Cessna 182Q · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1994 · N96642 · No damage
  > the pilot's failure to shut down the engine before deplaning a passenger.
- [NTSB LAX94LA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA375.md): Corley Lancair · Ramona, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1994 · N6RC · Destroyed
  > the pilot's premature lift-off and failure to obtain the requisite minimum airspeed for flight, failure to maintain control of his airplane, and inadvertent stalling during initial climb. Factors which contributed to the accident related to the pilot's…
- [NTSB DCA94WA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA94WA077.md): Aero Commander 500S · Westman Isles, Iceland · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 23, 1994 · N9082N · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA94FA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA245.md): Cessna A185E · Juneau, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1994 · CFVZP · Substantial damage
  > Attempted VFR flight into IMC. Factors to the accident were: clouds and mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB LAX94LA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA370.md): James B. Edwards Cozy · Skull Valley, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1994 · N151JE · Destroyed
  > The pilot's poorly planned approach by failing to maintain the proper airspeed and alignment. The pilot's total expereince, and lack of experience in the airplane make and model were factors in this accident.
- [NTSB CHI94LA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA337.md): Piper PA-20 · Greenville, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1994 · N7061K · Substantial damage
  > Incapacitation of the pilot due to a seizure and/or loss of consciousness. A factor related to the accident was: the pilot's failure to properly report his medical information on his FAA medical application.
- [NTSB CHI94FA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94FA340.md): Beech E95A · Poplar Grove, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1994 · N9581Y · Destroyed
  > Aircraft control not maintained by the pilot when he began his turn from base leg to final approach. Factors associated with this accident were the fatigue failure of a propeller blade, improper maintenance overhaul of the propeller, and a material defect in…
- [NTSB MIA94FAMS2](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94FAMS2.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Missing · Accident · 5 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Sep 19, 1994 · N6844Y · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB MIA94LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA213.md): Rans S-12 Airaile · Clearwater, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1994 · N4123N · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX94LA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA368.md): North American SNJ-5 · Reno, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1994 · N8540Z · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > that the pilot of the other airplane misjudged the distance between the airplanes. The other airplane pilot's diverted attention to the air race is a factor in this accident.
- [NTSB FTW94FA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA300.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Tennesse Colony, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1994 · N9159P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and the resultant inadvertent stall/spin. A factor was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW94FA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA299.md): Bellanca 7ACA · Lakeside, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1994 · N68529 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain minimum required airspeed for flight. A factor was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX94LA386](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA386.md): Bell 47G-5 · Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean) · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1994 · N2280W · Substantial damage
  > an in-flight collision with the water for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX94FA367](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA367.md): Alon A2 · Orland, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1994 · N37698 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's intentional performance of an aerobatic maneuver which overloaded the outboard portion of the left wing and caused it to fail. Factors which contributed to the accident were the pilot's overconfidence in his ability to perform the maneuver and his…
- [NTSB BFO94FA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94FA160.md): Beech A36 · Barstow, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1994 · N60360 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the tower.
- [NTSB NYC94FA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94FA178.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Vernon, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1994 · N81X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted a loss of control and inflight collision with the terrain.
- [NTSB CHI94FA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94FA329.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Beaver Island, MI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1994 · N13909 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. The pilot's buzzing and his impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB ATL94FA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94FA171.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Glenville, NC · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1994 · N73AW · Destroyed
  > The fatigue failure of #4 intake valve. A factor was hilly terrain.
- [NTSB LAX94LA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA361.md): North American P-51D · Reno, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1994 · N51U · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during an attempted forced landing. Factors in the accident were the failure of a propeller blade-feathering oil seal which leaked oil on the windshield, obscuring the pilot's vision.
- [NTSB LAX94FA360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA360.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Winslow, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1994 · N2207A · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadvertent stall and uncontrolled descent into the ground from a low altitude while scouting for game.
- [NTSB SEA94FA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA247.md): Cessna 150J · Roseburg, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1994 · N5565G · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain.
- [NTSB FTW94FA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA295.md): Cessna 175 · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1994 · N7554M · Substantial damage
  > Improper maintenance of the engine by unknown person(s), the installation of unapproved parts, and subsequent bearing seizure. The lack of suitable terrain in the forced landing area was a related factor.
- [NTSB SEA94FA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA237.md): Piper J3C-65 · Dixon, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1994 · N42056 · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's allowing the aircraft airspeed to decrease below the stall speed.
- [NTSB DCA94MA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA94MA076.md): Boeing B-737-300 · Aliquippa, PA · Accident · 132 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Sep 8, 1994 · N513AU · Destroyed
  > A loss of control of the airplane resulting from the movement of the rudder surface to its blowdown limit. The rudder surface most likely deflected in a direction opposite to that commanded by the pilots as a result of a jam of the main rudder power control…
- [NTSB ATL94LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA170.md): Piper J-5A · Raeford, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1994 · N31172 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's ostentatious display which resulted in a loss of control of the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX94FA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA355.md): Cessna 310H · Reno, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1994 · N1081Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain minimum control airspeed.
- [NTSB LAX94FA354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA354.md): Stinson 108-3 · Shelter Cove, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1994 · N6446M · Destroyed
  > Inadequate preflight by the pilot, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power, improper (or delayed) positioning of the fuel selector to the fullest tank, and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering for a forced…
- [NTSB LAX94FA353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA353.md): Cessna 172RG · Truckee, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1994 · N3745B · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to obtain/maintain adequate airspeed to climb after takeoff, which resulted in a stall and subsequent collision with the ground. Factors related to the accident were: high density altitude, improper trim setting for takeoff, the…
- [NTSB ANC94FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94FA130.md): Piper PA-18 · Gulkana, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1994 · N7867D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain.
- [NTSB NYC94FA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94FA166.md): Cessna 310R · Blain, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1994 · N502SB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to drugs, failure to maintain control of the airplane, and exceeding the design stress limits of the airplane, which resulted in an in-flight breakup of the airplane. A factor related to the accident was:…
- [NTSB LAX94LA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA349.md): Cessna 172M · Jackpot, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1994 · N21704 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to spatial disorientation during a moonless night departure over an area without ground reference lights. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of instrument training and experience.
- [NTSB CHI94FA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94FA310.md): Cessna 182H · Plymouth, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1994 · N8470S · Destroyed
  > Carburetor ice, and improper use of (or failure to use) the carburetor heat. Factors related to the accident were: carburetor icing (weather) conditions, and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC94FA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94FA165.md): Bellanca 8-KCAB · Chatsworth, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1994 · N8670V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight that failed to detect water- contaminated fuel which resulted in the loss of engine power and the pilot's decision to conduct flight at an altitude too low to initiate emergency procedures.
- [NTSB CHI94FA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94FA307.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Lincoln, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1994 · N4362F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while performing a go-around.
- [NTSB MIA94FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94FAMS1.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Missing · Accident · 2 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Aug 28, 1994 · N69118 · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB LAX94LA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA340.md): Beech D95A · Oakdale, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1994 · N4835J · Destroyed
  > Improper in-flight planning/decision by the flight instructor (CFI), and the cfi's inadequate supervision by not assuring that the minimum control speed (VMC) was maintained. A factor related to the accident was: the cfi's lack of experience in multi-engine…
- [NTSB ANC94LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA124.md): Piper PA-18 · Glenallen, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1994 · N13900 · Destroyed
  > Airspeed not maintained. A factor was the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB FTW94LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA283.md): Walton Skybolt · Collinsville, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1994 · N113BW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB ATL94FA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94FA166.md): Schweizer SGS 1-34R · Maylene, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1994 · N1132S · Destroyed
  > The pilot exceeding the design stress limits of the aircraft, resulting in an overload failure of the wing spar, and separation of the left wing from the aircraft. A factor was the pilot's lack of total flying experience in this model of aircraft.
- [NTSB SEA94FA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA225.md): Cessna 172K · Laramie, WY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1994 · N79444 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain. Downdraft wind on the lee side of the ridgeline was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA94FA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA221.md): Champion 7FC · Tacoma, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1994 · N7598B · Substantial damage
  > Pilot incapacitation due to a heart attack.
- [NTSB BFO94LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA147.md): Rans S-14 Airaile · Phoenixville, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1994 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to perform a preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.
- [NTSB ATL94FA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94FA162.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Byromville, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1994 · N7776D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, resulting in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB CHI94LA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA294.md): Watson KR-2 · Pekin, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1994 · N121CW · Destroyed
  > Aircraft control not maintained by the pilot and the subsequent stall. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's lack of recent flight experience.
- [NTSB NYC94FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94FA161.md): Rockwell 112A · Binghamton, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1994 · N1253J · Destroyed
  > The pilot inadequate preflight preparation that resulted in the decision to attempt takeoff on a runway which was beyond the airplane takeoff performance capability to clear obstacles.
- [NTSB BFO94LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA141.md): Lafrance V-Witt W2 · Wilmington, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1994 · N63VW · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed while attempting a maneuver for an emergency landing, which resulted in a stall and collision with terrain. A factor related to the accident was: the lack…
- [NTSB BFO94FA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94FA140.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Roanoke, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1994 · N4316X · Destroyed
  > The disconnection of the throttle cable from the throttle arm on the fuel injector servo.
- [NTSB FTW94FA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA273.md): Cessna 310 · Pryor, OK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1994 · N5319A · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain minimum control airspeed (VMC), which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. Factors related to the accident were: an oil leak from a fatigue crack in the engine crankcase, and inadequate maintenance.

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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=241

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