# 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 MIA94FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94FA141.md): Beech 95-55 · New Port Richey, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 15, 1994 · N9319Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's feathering of the wrong propeller after an engine failure for undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB FTW94FA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA156.md): Boeing E75N1 · Peyton, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 14, 1994 · N631E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's performance of aerobatic maneuvers at an altitude inadequate for recovery.
- [NTSB CHI94FA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94FA157.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Camdenton, MO · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 14, 1994 · N4226B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. A factor was his lack of experience flying in actual instrument flight conditions.
- [NTSB FTW94FA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA155.md): Cessna 172P · Arlington, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 13, 1994 · N98723 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of aircraft control for an undetermined reason, while maneuvering in the vicinity of the airport.
- [NTSB LAX94FA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA217.md): Mooney M20K · Ventura, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 12, 1994 · N231WD · Destroyed
  > Failure of the flight crew to maintain control of the airplane in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), due to spatial disorientation. A factor related to the accident was: the first pilot's overconfidence in his ability to assure control of the…
- [NTSB LAX94FA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA214.md): Robinson R-22 · Hacienda Height, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 11, 1994 · N8047Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's selection of an en route cruise altitude which provided insufficient obstruction clearance, and his inadequate visual lookout. Factors in the night time accident were the reduced visibility as a result of the fog and haze.
- [NTSB MIA94WA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94WA136.md): Beech BE65-A80 · Moca, Dominican Republic · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 10, 1994 · N8021Q · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW94FA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA152.md): Bell 206L-3 · Intracoastl Cty, LA · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 10, 1994 · N5844 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA94WA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94WA134.md): Blackmun, Larry Kitfox IV 1200 · Munjack Cay, Bahamas · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 7, 1994 · N31PH · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW94FA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA149.md): Robl RV4 · Elbert, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 7, 1994 · N88LG · Destroyed
  > An inadvertent stall spin. A factor was the pilot's performance of aerobatic maneuvers at an inadequate altitude.
- [NTSB ATL94FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94FA093.md): Nord 1101 · Spartanburg, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 7, 1994 · N1101A · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering for an emergency landing. A factor in the accident was an inflight fire from an undetermined source.
- [NTSB CHI94LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA149.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Chapman, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1994 · N2938Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's attempted VFR flight into instrument weather conditions which resulted in spatial disorientation. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot-in-command's over confidence in his personal ability.
- [NTSB NYC94FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94FA078.md): Robinson R22A · North Bergen, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 5, 1994 · N503TH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate visual lookout and adequate obstacle clearance, which resulted in an inflight collision with a static wire.
- [NTSB LAX94FA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA211.md): Aero Commander 100 · Ocotillo Wells, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 4, 1994 · N3661X · Destroyed
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain flying speed after experiencing a partial power failure while maneuvering. A factor in the accident was the failure of the pilot to drain accumulated water from the aircraft fuel system during the preflight inspection.
- [NTSB LAX94LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA210.md): Schweizer SGS 1-34 · Hemet, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1994 · N1163S · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering in the traffic pattern, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. A factor in the accident was the pilot's low total flight time.
- [NTSB LAX94LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA207.md): Griffin Titan Tornado · Buckeye, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1994 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. A factor in the accident was his complete lack of any flight experience or instruction.
- [NTSB LAX94FA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA212.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · La Verne, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 2, 1994 · N47628 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's selection of a flight route and en route descent altitude insufficient to maintain adequate terrain clearance. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the dark night light condition and the mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB CHI94FA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94FA155.md): Maule M-7-235 · Mcintosh, SD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 2, 1994 · N525GS · Destroyed
  > VFR flight by the non-instrument rated pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude (or clearance) from rising terrain. Factors related to the accident were: failure of the pilot to update his weather…
- [NTSB FTW94FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA141.md): Mooney M20E · Broomfield, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 1, 1994 · N1905Y · Destroyed
  > Fatigue failure of the engine crankshaft; and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering to land, which resulted in a stall and collision with the terrain. Factors related to the accident were: the undesirable engine/propeller…
- [NTSB FTW94FA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA140.md): Cessna 150M · Arroyo City, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1994 · N190AR · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent stall during the pull up. Factors were the low pass, his ostentatious display, and his inability to recover from the stall due to insufficient altitude.
- [NTSB DCA94MA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA94MA053.md): Piper PA31 · Stratford, CT · Accident · 8 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Apr 28, 1994 · N990RA · Destroyed
  > The failure of the captain to use the available ILS glideslope, his failure to execute a go-around when conditions were not suitable for landing, and his failure to land the airplane at a point sufficient to allow for a safe stopping distance; the fatalities…
- [NTSB FTW94FA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA138.md): Cessna A150K · Mccrory, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1994 · N8457M · Destroyed
  > Was the inadvertent stall and spin. Factors were the pilot's performance of aerobatics at an inadequate altitude.
- [NTSB SEA94FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA106.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Kellogg, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1994 · N7659C · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control, due to spatial disorientation, while flying with partial panel, and the design stress limits of the aircraft being exceeded. Factors related to the accident were: failure of the vacuum system, which resulted…
- [NTSB CHI94FA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94FA140.md): Vavra, Martin A. Rebel 300 · Wonderlake, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1994 · N12MV · Destroyed
  > Fatigue and catastrophic failure of the main wing spar resulting from the designer's excessive, unverified estimate of the strength of the spar cap material and the manufacturer's failure to attain the specified strength during the production process.
- [NTSB BFO94FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94FA073.md): Beech B24R · College Park, MD · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1994 · N9353S · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper flare and delayed recovery from the bounced landing. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's failure to retract the landing gear during the aborted landing; the exceeded allowable gross weight; and the unfavorable wind…
- [NTSB MIA94FA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94FA125.md): Bell 47D1 · Marathon, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1994 · N9660 · Destroyed
  > Separation of the tail rotor gearbox and tail rotor blades for an undetermined reason. Factors related to the accident were: failure of maintenance personnel to follow the proper maintenance procedure after a previous tail rotor strike, and failure to conduct…
- [NTSB LAX94LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA199.md): Continental Copters Tomcat MK5A · Brawley, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1994 · N9061T · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude, while maneuvering to land after completing aerial application. Factors related to the accident were: darkness and the lack of visual cues for the pilot to detect the obstruction (power line).
- [NTSB CHI94FA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94FA137.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Marshfield, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1994 · N5581F · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain proper altitude during a VFR flight into IMC conditions.
- [NTSB BFO94FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94FA071.md): Bell 412/SP · Bluefield, VA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1994 · N70AM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to intercept the final approach course, and his improper execution of the instrument approach procedure. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the weather conditions, and the failure of the air traffic controller to adequately…
- [NTSB LAX94FA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA198.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Santa Monica, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1994 · N8171G · Destroyed
  > fuel starvation resulting from the failure of the pilot to select a tank containing fuel, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering for a forced landing which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB CHI94DEE01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94DEE01.md): Remote Sensing Cirrus VK-30 · Lk In The Hills, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Apr 19, 1994 · N108P · Destroyed
  > fuel starvation resulting from the modification of the fuel system. A factor was the modification to the fuel system.
- [NTSB LAX94FA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA197.md): Hughes 369D · Hanapepe, HI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1994 · N1103N · Destroyed
  > Inadequate turbine engine compressor cleaning procedures based on information in the manufacturer's service letter, and loss of engine power due to blockage of the fuel nozzle strainer with foreign material (sodium). Factors related to the accident were: the…
- [NTSB LAX94LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA194.md): Pitts S-2A · Kahuku, HI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1994 · N54TA · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control due to spatial disorientation while performing an acrobatic routine. A factor in the accident was the low altitude at which the pilot was performing the acrobatic maneuvers.
- [NTSB LAX94LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA190.md): Bushby Mustang II · Byron, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1994 · N363RD · Destroyed
  > an abrupt maneuver by the pilot that initiated an in-flight separation of the tail and wing sections during acrobatic flight.
- [NTSB LAX94FA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA193.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Nogales, AZ · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1994 · N6331P · Destroyed
  > a failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB FTW94FA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA123.md): SIAI-Marchetti F.260C · Watson, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1994 · N14FD · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from wires during low level flight which resulted in a severed aileron cable. Factors were the pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude during the flight and his inability to control the airplane…
- [NTSB BFO94FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94FA066.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Salem, OH · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1994 · N8685C · Destroyed
  > VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), his loss of aircraft control due to spatial disorientation, and exceeding the design stress limits of the aircraft. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, the adverse weather…
- [NTSB MIA94LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA121.md): Back Forty Developments Tundra · Lakeland, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1994 · CIEEU · Destroyed
  > In-flight loss of control due to incapacitation (heart attack or stroke) resulting in an in-flight collision with tomato crates and terrain.
- [NTSB ATL94FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94FA082.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Opelika, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1994 · N39770 · Destroyed
  > Loss of aircraft control for an unknown reason. Factors related to the accident were: the weather conditions (clouds with low ceiling), continued VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), the pilot's lack of instrument…
- [NTSB SEA94FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA100.md): Cessna 182Q · The Dalles, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1994 · N4887N · Destroyed
  > An inflight loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW94FA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA121.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Hughes, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1994 · N9086V · Destroyed
  > Was the pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance for undetermined reason.
- [NTSB NYC94FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94FA075.md): Cessna 152 · E. Farmingdale, NY · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1994 · N757KN · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Failure of the local tower controller to adequately control the arrival of the airplanes, and inadequate visual lookout by the Piper PA-24 pilot. A factor related to the accident was: the local controller's improper phraseology in sequencing the airplanes.
- [NTSB LAX94FA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA185.md): Cessna 172N · Julian, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1994 · N6242D · Destroyed
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot(s). Factors related to the accident were: the high/mountainous terrain and adverse weather conditions.
- [NTSB MIA94FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94FA114.md): Piper PA-12 · Merritt Island, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1994 · N2834M · Substantial damage
  > The loss of elevator control due to jamming by the tow rope which prevented the pilot from being able to control the airplane.
- [NTSB ATL94FA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94FA076.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Elizabethton, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1994 · N64LB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's attempted VFR flight into IMC conditions, and his failure to maintain a proper altitude over mountainous terrain. Factors were the clouds and obscuration at the accident site.
- [NTSB ATL94FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94FA075.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Smithville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1994 · N9710C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to obtain recent weather information to avoid flight into icing conditions. Factors in the accident were: management-induced pressure and the icing conditions.
- [NTSB LAX94LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA182.md): Cessna 152 · Avalon, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1994 · N93508 · Destroyed
  > the failure of the pilot to apply carburetor heat as appropriate while conducting flight in conditions conducive for carburetor icing. A factor in the accident was the unsuitable steep mountainous terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW94LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA118.md): Ayres S2R-T34 · Elaine, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1994 · N3094F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance.
- [NTSB LAX94LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA177.md): Gardner E-RACER Mark II · Parker, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1994 · N96WM · Destroyed
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft while maneuvering in the traffic pattern following a failure of the throttle control. A factor in the accident was a throttle linkage separation after takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI94FA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94FA128.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Alliance, NE · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1994 · N5399Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's spatial disorientation and inadvertant entry into a spiral dive. Factors were the pilot's lack of total instrument experience and the weather conditions of blowing snow and turbulence.

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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=245

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