# 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 ATL94FA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94FA121.md): Grumman American AA-5B · Youngstown, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1994 · N74693 · Destroyed
  > Spatial disorientation experienced by the pilot, which resulted in his failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors were the conditions conducive to spatial disorientation (dark night lighting conditions, high cloud cover, thunderstorms), and the pilot's…
- [NTSB LAX94LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA254.md): Schweizer G-164B · Live Oak, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1994 · N8392K · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to remain clear of power lines. A factor related to the accident was: the pilot's impairment due to use of drugs that were not approved for use while flying.
- [NTSB LAX94FA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA257.md): Cessna 421C · Carlsbad, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1994 · N421AG · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The pilot's failure to raise the flaps and maintain altitude were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB LAX94FA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA256.md): Fouga CM 170 · Long Beach, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1994 · N344FM · Destroyed
  > A loss of power to both engines due to fuel contamination and, the pilot-in-command's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during the subsequent emergency, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors in the accident were: 1) the manufacturer's…
- [NTSB CHI94FA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94FA202.md): Bell 47G2 · Baldwin, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1994 · N4992G · Destroyed
  > The inadequate maintenance (inspection of aircraft) by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Related factors are the unsafetied fuel filter, and low altitude at which the helicopter operated.
- [NTSB FTW94LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA195.md): Grumman G-164D · Gilbert, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1994 · N164MC · Destroyed
  > The inadvertent stall while performing aerobatic maneuvers at an inadequate altitude.
- [NTSB BFO94LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA099.md): Upton Mustang II · Churchtown, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1994 · N49YP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's performance of a maneuver that exceeded the design stress limits of the airplane.
- [NTSB MIA94LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA159.md): Hruby Cayuse · Bay St. Louis, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1994 · N12057 · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's attempt to continue the takeoff when the engine was not producing full power and his attempt to reverse course to return to the airport without sufficient altitude to complete the turn.
- [NTSB BFO94LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA097.md): Falen Commander 503 · Georgetown, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1994 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > The gyroplane's uncontrolled descent into terrain due to undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX94LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA246.md): McCulloch J-2 · Willits, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1994 · N22GR · Destroyed
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI94LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA195.md): Canadair T-33 · Mount Clemens, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1994 · N12418 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain during an aerobatic maneuver. His improper execution of the maneuver was a factor.
- [NTSB BFO94FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94FA096.md): Cessna 210B · Culpepper, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1994 · N210M · Destroyed
  > the pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and loss of control of the aircraft. Contributing factors were the low ceilings and clouds.
- [NTSB ATL94LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA119.md): Piper PA-25-235C · Bainbridge, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1994 · N4643Y · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent stall by the pilot during practice agricultural spraying runs.
- [NTSB FTW94FA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA191.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Breckenridge, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1994 · N4492Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC. Factors were the weather and the lack of flight instruments.
- [NTSB ATL94LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA118.md): Monnett Moni · Ashville, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1994 · N112MX · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft. A factor in the accident was the thunderstorm off the departure end of the runway.
- [NTSB LAX94FA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA243.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Banning, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1994 · N4512Z · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other. The haze was a factor.
- [NTSB BFO94FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94FA092.md): Cessna 172H · Millville, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1994 · N4964R · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of the Cessna's pilot-in-command to perform an adequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB SEA94LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA142.md): 1ST FTR GP FOCKE-WULF 190 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1994 · N25074 · Destroyed
  > Improper balancing of the ailerons resulting in aileron flutter.
- [NTSB MIA94FA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94FA155.md): Beech 95-C55 · Wauchula, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1994 · N966N · Destroyed
  > Delay by the pilot-in-command to obtain weather avoidance assistance from the ARTCC controller resulting in the inflight breakup after encounter with a thunderstorm.
- [NTSB BFO94FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94FA091.md): Mooney M20J · Edgartown, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1994 · N4393H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection that failed to remove the pitot tube cover which led to loss of control of the aircraft.
- [NTSB ATL94FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94FA116.md): Mooney M20C · West Columbia, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1994 · N6879U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during climbout because of spatial disorientation. Factors were low ceilings and the dark night.
- [NTSB BFO94FA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94FA112.md): Beech 24R · Nantucket, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1994 · N9258S · Destroyed
  > the total loss of engine power over unsuitable terrain, for undetermined reasons. The pilot's failure to ensure that proper survival equipment was onboard the airplane was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI94LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA189.md): Waco UPF-7 · Good Hope, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1994 · N29952 · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft, while maneuvering. A factor related to the accident was: the pilot's impairment due to use of a prescription drug that was not approved for use while flying.
- [NTSB LAX94LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA236.md): Sharp Scorpion TOO · Beckwourth, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1994 · N288JS · Destroyed
  > the failure of the tail rotor 'V' drive belt for undetermined reasons and the subsequent failure and separation of the tail rotor.
- [NTSB BFO94LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA085.md): Pecchio Marchetti 263MP · East Moriches, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1994 · N263MP · Destroyed
  > the loss of control for undetermined reasons resulting in an uncontrolled descent and a subsequent collision with trees.
- [NTSB BFO94FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94FA086.md): Cessna 150F · Bloomingburg, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1994 · N7972F · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain adequate airspeed. This led to a stall during the initial takeoff and climb at an altitude that did not permit a recovery. A factor related to the accident was the presence of sunglare during the takeoff, which…
- [NTSB MIA94LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA153.md): Maxair MU532 · Kissimmee, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1994 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > Inadvertent stall/mush by the pilot-in-command resulting in the uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB LAX94LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA231.md): Cessna 172N · Roosevelt, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1994 · N6305J · Destroyed
  > the pilot's selection of an inadequate terrain clearance altitude while maneuvering over a lake. A factor in the accident was the calm glassy water conditions which may have affected the pilot's perception of his actual height above the water.
- [NTSB LAX94FA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA232.md): Beech A-36 · Fullerton, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 31, 1994 · N4323W · Destroyed
  > the pilot's lack of familiarity with the performance change of the airplane, and the lack of proper training/transition in the modified airplane. Contributing to the accident was inadequate substantiation process and insufficient review by the FAA; the…
- [NTSB LAX94LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA226.md): Parker Rotorway Exec 90 · Fallbrook, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1994 · N78435 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper preflight and miscalculation of remaining fuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and improper autorotation, due to inadequate transition/upgrade training and lack of familiarity with helicopters.
- [NTSB SEA94FA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA129.md): Cessna 182B · Rock Springs, WY · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 28, 1994 · N2582G · Destroyed
  > An excessive descent rate in the turn from base to final. Factors include a dark night, high winds, and the pilot's fatigue from his flight and ground schedule the day of the accident.
- [NTSB FTW94FA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA183.md): Cessna 320E · Battle Mountain, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 28, 1994 · N3472Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance while maneuvering during a low level aerial mapping flight. A factor was the box canyon.
- [NTSB CHI94LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA178.md): Cessna 150L · Richmond, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1994 · N153KA · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Inadequate visual lookout by the pilots of both airplanes.
- [NTSB NYC94LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA094.md): Bradford Seahawk · Richmond, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1994 · N65TB · Destroyed
  > was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the collision with an object during the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW94LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA180.md): Cessna 182A · Roland, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1994 · N3848D · Minor damage
  > Both the pilot and passenger's failure to follow procedure/directives.
- [NTSB FTW94FA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA176.md): Praker Thorp T18C · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 24, 1994 · N86BP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inability to prevent an inadvertent stall and his inability to recover due to a restriction in the movement of the stabilator for undetermined reasons. A factor was the failure of the owner/builder and the pilot to accomplish a control rigging…
- [NTSB MIA94FA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94FA148.md): Cessna A150M · Indiantown, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 23, 1994 · N9856J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol and drugs, which led to his improper planning/decision, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a maneuver.
- [NTSB ATL94FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94FA102.md): Beech A36 · Statesville, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 22, 1994 · N1551K · Destroyed
  > A LOSS OF CONTROL FOR UNDETERMINED REASON(s).
- [NTSB SEA94FA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA124.md): Ryan Navion L-17B · Olympia, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 21, 1994 · N1669Z · Destroyed
  > An inflight fire for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB SEA94FA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA123.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Challis, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 21, 1994 · N86980 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain.
- [NTSB NYC94LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA089.md): Townsend, H.L. Briegled BG-12A · Readington, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1994 · N6552N · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to maintain airspeed while maneuvering which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. A factor was the lack of experience in the make and model of glider.
- [NTSB NYC94LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA088.md): Aeronca 11AC · Berwick, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1994 · N3167E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight which fail to detect proper operation of the elevator which resulted in the loss of control inflight. A factor is inadequate maintenance which consisted of misrigging of the elevator flight controls.
- [NTSB FTW94FA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA168.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Wingate, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 21, 1994 · N8895W · Destroyed
  > Was the pilot's failure to maintain proper alignment. Factors were the wind, and the pilot's improper corrections.
- [NTSB CHI94DCG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94DCG01.md): Davis TRI-Q 200 · Joplin, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 21, 1994 · N800Q · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the pilot intentionally operating an airplane with known deficiencies, his lack of experience in the…
- [NTSB SEA94FA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA121.md): Aero Commander 500A · Livermore, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 20, 1994 · N601MK · Destroyed
  > A fuel system leak, inadequate preflight by the pilot (PIC), and by the non-flying pilot/passenger intentionally allowing operation of the aircraft with a known deficiency (fuel leak). A factor related to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a…
- [NTSB SEA94LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA122.md): Vickers Spitfire Mark Xviii · Great Falls, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1994 · N41702 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). Factors include the pilot's poor inflight decision to attempt an IMC climb in an aircraft not certified for instrument flight rules (IFR) operation, and his…
- [NTSB FTW94FA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA165.md): Cessna 340 · Elko, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 18, 1994 · N5158J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain altitude (or clearance) from mountainous terrain. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions, high (mountainous/hilly) terrain,…
- [NTSB SEA94LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA119.md): Hallstrom BD-5B · St. George, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1994 · N224FH · Destroyed
  > Carburetor contamination and low output, and the pilot's improper decision to attempt to continue the approach. A factor was the pilot's lack of recent flight experience.
- [NTSB NYC94FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94FA082.md): Mooney M20K · Swanton, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 17, 1994 · N1007A · Destroyed
  > Failure of an engine cylinder which resulted in the loss of engine power and the pilot's failure to establish the proper descent path to an airport that was within the glide distance of the airplane. A factor was the overgross weight condition of the airplane.
- [NTSB FTW94FA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA158.md): Bell 47G-2 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 16, 1994 · N47GY · Destroyed
  > In flight loss of control due to the pilot's improper use of the cyclic and collective controls when he maneuvered abruptly to avoid colliding with a flock of birds. Factors were the birds and the inflight separation of the left synchronized elevator.

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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=244

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