# 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 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.
- [NTSB FTW94FA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA272.md): Fairchild Hiller FH-1100 · Van Horn, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1994 · N435FH · Destroyed
  > The uncorrected descent by the pilot. A factor was the lack of total experience in type aircraft.
- [NTSB NYC94FA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94FA160.md): Cessna 320C · Waynesboro, PA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1994 · N85WM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall/spin and his lack of qualification to conduct flight in type aircraft. A factor is the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX94LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA322.md): Bell 47-G3B · Truk Island, Micronesia · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1994 · N65678 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged the clearance between the helicopter's rotor blades and the coconut trees.
- [NTSB BFO94FA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94FA144.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Front Royal, VA · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1994 · N3701W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance, his improper in-flight decision and his inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) which resulted in in-flight collision with terrain. The high terrain and weather conditions were…
- [NTSB ANC94FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94FA109.md): Cessna 172 · Big Lake, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1994 · N5198A · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed. Factors in the accident were the fog, and the pilot becoming lost/disoriented.
- [NTSB BFO94FA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94FA163.md): Piper PA-601P · Sea Isle City, NJ · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1994 · N3642A · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors contributing to the accident were the presence of a level 6 thunderstorm, loss of gyro's for an undetermined reason, and the pilot's poor weather evaluation.
- [NTSB ATL94FA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94FA156.md): Cessna 172RG · Atlanta, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1994 · N9340D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning in that he operated the aircraft at a weight which exceeded the maximum takeoff weight and his improper use of flaps during takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC94FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94FA106.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Kenai, AK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1994 · N4839S · Destroyed
  > Inadequate engine maintenance and/or inspection, and fatigue cracking of the engine case, which resulted in eventual damage to the #3 cylinder studs/engine through-bolts, subsequent separation of the #3 cylinder and piston, and an in-flight fire.
- [NTSB LAX94FA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA323.md): Lockheed C-130A · Pearblossom, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1994 · N135FF · Destroyed
  > the inflight failure of the right wing due to fatigue cracking in the underside right wing skin and overlying doubler. A factor contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance procedures to detect fatigue cracking.
- [NTSB CHI94FA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94FA282.md): Champion 7KCAB · Humphrey, NE · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1994 · N7565F · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. A factor associated with the accident is the pilot's buzzing of the passenger's brother-in-law's house.
- [NTSB BFO94FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94FA135.md): Bell 206L-4 · Whiting, NJ · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1994 · N124NH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and subsequent spatial disorientation, which resulted in loss of aircraft control. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, the adverse weather…
- [NTSB LAX94FA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA318.md): Cessna 177RG · So. Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1994 · N217AF · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to take off from a high density altitude airport at an over allowable gross weight condition. Factors in the accident were the high density altitude, down drafts, and the pilot's lack of familiarity operting from high density altitude…
- [NTSB FTW94LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA270.md): Grumman G-164B · Shreveport, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1994 · N48664 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's incapacitation due to a heart attack.
- [NTSB BFO94FA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94FA134.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Grand Lake Strm, ME · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1994 · N8588Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot attempted a maneuver at an altitude insufficient for recovery. A factor in the accident was pilot physical impairment due to alcohol consumption.
- [NTSB ANC94FA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94FA105.md): De Havilland DHC-2 · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1994 · N17394 · Destroyed
  > Improper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot, and his failure to remain clear of mountainous terrain. The box/blind canyon and proximity of mountainous terrain were related factors.
- [NTSB SEA94FA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA208.md): Piper PA-22 · Butte Falls, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1994 · N3555A · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate altitude and clearance from trees while maneuvering.
- [NTSB ANC94FA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94FA104.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Eagle River, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1994 · N95058 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and operating at an inadequate altitude for recovery.
- [NTSB LAX94WA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94WA341.md): Cessna 182 · Creel, Mexico · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 9, 1994 · N2160G · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI94LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA274.md): Nelson Benson B-8M · Sandwich, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1994 · N26063 · Destroyed
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot (owner/pilot/mechanic), and his improper modification of the flight control system, which resulted in his failure (or inability) to maintain control of the gyrocopter. A factor related to the accident was: the pilot's…
- [NTSB LAX94FA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA308.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · San Luis Obispo, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1994 · N6959J · Destroyed
  > the failure of the No. 4 cylinder connecting rod for undetermined reasons. The dark night lighting conditions, which hampered the ability of the pilots to detect the power lines, was a factor in this accident.
- [NTSB ANC94FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94FA100.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Kodiak, AK · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1994 · N126UA · Destroyed
  > The pilot of the VFR only flight intentionally entered instrument meteorological conditions. Factors in the accident were the inadequate procedures/directives by the company/operator management concerning continued VFR flight in marginal weather conditions…
- [NTSB LAX94FA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA309.md): Aero Commander 112 · Mohave Valley, AZ · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1994 · N1018J · Destroyed
  > Failure of the certified flight instructor to properly judge the flare to avert a hard landing, and the failure of other maintenance personnel to properly repair the engine case halves during engine overhaul. A factor in the accident was the uneven relief of…
- [NTSB FTW94FA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA262.md): Grumman G-164B · Henderson, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1994 · N6804Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a known object.
- [NTSB NYC94FA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94FA148.md): Beech A100 · Williamstown, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1994 · N7GA · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain minimum control speed after an undetermined loss of engine power, which resulted in an inadvertent stall at too low of an altitude to allow recovery.
- [NTSB NYC94FA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94FA145.md): Cessna 210N · Martinsburg, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1994 · N4875U · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate altitude and proper climb during the missed approach. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, fog, and conditions conducive to pilot fatigue.
- [NTSB CHI94FA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94FA263.md): Piper PA-25 · Decatur, NE · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1994 · N6440Z · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB CHI94FA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94FA262.md): Grumman HU-16 · St. Ignace, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1994 · N7025N · Minor damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow good seaplane operating practices by taxiing with power at forward thrust, with a tailwind, at a speed that necessitated using reverse thrust to arrest the excessive speed, and the pilot's misjudgment of his distance from the…
- [NTSB SEA94LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA202.md): Groce Vans RV-4 · Glendive, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1994 · N7GJ · Destroyed
  > Airspeed was not maintained after takeoff. A factor was high density altitude.
- [NTSB FTW94FA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA258.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Hunter, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1994 · N23358 · Substantial damage
  > Inadvertent stall due to pilot's failure to maintain airspeed. A factor was the pilot's over confidence in his personal ability.
- [NTSB CHI94FA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94FA253.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Wellington, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1994 · N3693M · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the emergency descent, resulting in a stall-spin. Factors were fuel exhaustion resulting from improper fuel calculations by the pilot.
- [NTSB SEA94GA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94GA203.md): Hughes OH-6A · Duchesne, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 31, 1994 · N12UT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision and failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from the surrounding terrain. Factors related to the accident were: thunderstorms in the area (requiring the pilot to deviate from the desired course), high…
- [NTSB SEA94FA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA199.md): Piper PA-12 · Salem, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1994 · N2368M · Minor damage
  > Failure of the pilot to see-and-avoid the occupied canoe. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's improper planning/decision and excessive taxi speed.
- [NTSB SEA94LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA200.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Connell, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1994 · N3649Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while conducting aerial application activities.
- [NTSB CHI94FA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94FA248.md): Consolidated-Vultee BT-13A · Racine, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1994 · N79752 · Destroyed
  > Loss of power for undetermined reason(s). The dark night was a related factor.
- [NTSB SEA94FA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA194.md): Hughes 369HS · Seaside, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1994 · N7771F · Destroyed
  > Inflight collision with terrain for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA94FA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA190.md): Bell 206B III · Syracuse, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1994 · N820CW · Destroyed
  > Undetermined
- [NTSB NYC94FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94FA135.md): Mooney M20C · Wallingford, CT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1994 · N6842N · Destroyed
  > the pilot's decision to exhaust the fuel supply in the selected tank in-flight, and his failure to maintain the minimum stall speed during engine out conditions. This resulted in a complete loss of engine power and the inadvertent stall and impact with the…
- [NTSB NYC94FA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94FA134.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Minford, OH · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1994 · N33468 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to follow the published instrument departure procedure. A factor in the accident were the weather conditions.
- [NTSB FTW94FA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA242.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Lakeview, AR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1994 · N36566 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain minimum required airspeed for flight.
- [NTSB FTW94FA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA241.md): Schweizer G-164B · Foules, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1994 · N6617Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance.
- [NTSB NYC94LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA130.md): Edward A. Alderfer EAA-3 · Middletown, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1994 · N63EA · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate visual lookout by both pilots which resulted in a mid-air collision. A factor was the failure of the pilot of the ultralight to stay north of runway 26.
- [NTSB LAX94FA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA292.md): Cessna 414 · Taft, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1994 · N414RH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and selection of the wrong runway for takeoff. Factors related to the accident were: the uphill slope of the runway, tailwind, high density altitude, and failure of the pilot to correctly configure the…
- [NTSB SEA94FA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA182.md): Cessna 172K · Patos Island, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1994 · N7417G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to drugs (marijuana), and his improper planning/decision, which resulted in his failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from trees, while taking off toward the closed end of a cove.
- [NTSB LAX94LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA290.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Banning, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1994 · N4487X · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to obtain and maintain an appropriate climb airspeed after lift-off which resulted in an inadvertent stall mush condition. Factors in the accident were the high-density altitude condition, the pilot's selection of a runway with an uphill…
- [NTSB LAX94FA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA289.md): Cessna 172M · Sacramento, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1994 · N1259U · Destroyed
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering after takeoff and his failure to retract the flaps prior to departure. A factor in this accident was the pilot's lack of recent experience.
- [NTSB NYC94FA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94FA128.md): Cessna K172R · Tremont City, OH · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1994 · N1124V · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane. A factor related to the accident was: the pilot's lack of experience in the type of operation.
- [NTSB LAX94LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA286.md): Cessna 150D · Carrville, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1994 · N6052T · Destroyed
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The mountainous terrain and lack of a suitable forced landing area within gliding distance was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB MIA94FA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94FA179.md): Cessna 172XP · Indian Shores, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1994 · N2827V · Destroyed
  > A bird collision, which resulted in pilot incapacitation.
- [NTSB FTW94MA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94MA235.md): Aerospatiale AS350D · Hanalei, HI · Accident · 3 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1994 · N151BH · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the engine-driven fuel pump, which resulted in the loss of power, and the lack of aircraft flotation equipment. Factors related to the accident were: flight over water adjacent to terrain that afforded no suitable forced landing site, and the lack…

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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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