# 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. Page 246 of 617 · 30,845 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB SEA94FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA096.md): Bell 206B3 · Lamoille, NV · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1994 · N27736 · Destroyed > The ingestion of foreign material (snow) in the engine, which resulted in a flameout (loss of engine power). Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions (snow falling & high density altitude), the lack of snow covers to protect the… - [NTSB CHI94DCQ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94DCQ01.md): Robert O. ELY STARDUSTER-II SA300 · Baxter Springs, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Apr 2, 1994 · N107UP · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain altitude during an aerobatic maneuver on takeoff. A factor related to the accident was the pilot performing an aerobatic maneuver. - [NTSB MIA94LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA105.md): Wallace Thorp T-18 · Boynton Beach, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1994 · N215CK · Destroyed > The pilot in command's exceeding the designed stress limits of the aircraft resulting in overload failure of the left wing outboard attach fitting. This resulted in inflight separation of the outboard left wing, and subsequent inflight collision with the… - [NTSB ATL94FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94FA071.md): Beech 58TC · Gulf Shores, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1994 · N200DL · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the base turn. Factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight, high winds with gusts at the airport, and the pilot's diverted attention due to the open baggage door. - [NTSB CHI94FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94FA113.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Chesterfield, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1994 · N3365R · Destroyed > suicide by the pilot. - [NTSB ATL94LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA067.md): Cessna 140 · Celina, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1994 · N76342 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper altitude, and his failure to maintain clearance from the transmission wire. - [NTSB CHI94FA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94FA330.md): Bell 47G-5A · Wisconsin Rpds, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1994 · N2991W · Destroyed > Undetermined. - [NTSB MIA94FA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94FA098.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Sarasota, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1994 · N55999 · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot(s) to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation. Factors related to the accident were: A malfunction that resulted in a loss of normal radio transmission, and the pilot(s) lack of recent experience in this make and… - [NTSB LAX94FA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA171.md): Cessna 206 · Show Low, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1994 · N5222U · Destroyed > the pilot's intentional VFR flight into known adverse IMC weather conditions. Inadequate preflight planning, dark night operations, and weather conditions that included low ceilings and mountain obscuration were factors in the accident. - [NTSB NYC94GA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94GA066.md): Hughes 369A · Northford, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Mar 19, 1994 · N97LC · Destroyed > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM during the forced landing autorotation, resulting in a loss of aircraft control and collision with trees. Also causal to the accident was the pilot's lack of… - [NTSB NYC94FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94FA067.md): Cessna 414 · Defiance, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1994 · N1576T · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate inflight decision and planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the total loss of engine power. - [NTSB FTW94FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA102.md): Taylorcraft DCO-65 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1994 · N596BH · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > The failure of the pilot of the other aircraft to maintain adequate clearance during formation flight. A factor was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation regarding inflight formation procedures. - [NTSB SEA94FA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA085.md): Douglas DC-3C · Spokane, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1994 · N3433Y · Destroyed > The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain airspeed. Factors to the accident were: cylinder fatigue, dark night and stall encountered. - [NTSB NYC94FA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94FA065.md): Piper Aerostar 601P · Limerick, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1994 · N36444 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to ensure that ice was properly removed from the airplane before flight, possibly due to impairment of judgment caused by a prescription drug (valium) that was not approved for use while flying. Factors related to the accident were: the… - [NTSB NYC94FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94FA064.md): Swearingen SA-26AT · Winchester, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1994 · N20PT · Destroyed > The pilot's decision to operate the airplane with known deficiencies in the fuel quantity measuring system which resulted in a power loss due to fuel starvation, followed by improper emergency procedures which resulted in a loss of control inflight and… - [NTSB MIA94FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94FA097.md): Grumman G-73T · Key West, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1994 · N150FB · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot-in-command to assure the bilges were adequately pumped free of water (adequately preflighted), which resulted in the aft center of gravity limit to be exceeded, and failure of the aircrew to follow the checklist. A factor related to the… - [NTSB LAX94LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA167.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Stallion Spring, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1994 · N99520 · Destroyed > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. His failure to obtain a weather briefing, the low clouds, and the mountainous terrain were factors in the accident. - [NTSB LAX94FA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA165.md): Ayres S-2R · Reno, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1994 · N40237 · Destroyed > An undetermined problem with the engine oil system, a decision to fly the airplane with a known deficiency, and progressive (partial) failure of the engine master rod and bearing. - [NTSB FTW94FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA101.md): Cessna 172RG · Dulce, NM · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1994 · N4663V · Destroyed > Failure by the pilot in command to properly plan the flight and calculate performance data. - [NTSB FTW94FA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA104.md): Beech 95-B55B · Battlement Mesa, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1994 · N9HC · Destroyed > Impaired judgement and performance of the pilot by flying while under the influence of alcohol that resulted in his failure to maintain clearance (or altitude) from terrain, while flying at night. - [NTSB SEA94FA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA084.md): Bellanca 14-19-3A · Wendover, UT · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1994 · N8885R · Destroyed > Inadequate in flight planning/decision. Factors to the accident were: clearance was not maintained and dark night conditions. - [NTSB ATL94FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94FA062.md): Cessna 152 · Allendale, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1994 · N67581 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper altitude while in the VFR traffic pattern, resulting in a collision with trees. Factors were; his failure to comply with school directives by not obtaining a weather briefing prior to the accident flight, and the rain,… - [NTSB LAX94LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA160.md): American Champion 8KCAB · Marana, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1994 · N189AC · Destroyed > The pilot's delayed pullout from a vertical aerobatic maneuver for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB LAX94FA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA159.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1994 · N8129W · Destroyed > the failure of the upper engine compartment cowl to remain attached to the lower cowl during initial climb as a result of inadequate maintenance and replacement practices by the aircraft owner. - [NTSB LAX94FA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA157.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Napa, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1994 · N3562C · Destroyed > the pilot's selection of an en route descent altitude profile inadequate to clear all terrain along his intended flight path, and, his inadvertent VFR flight into IMC conditions. Factors in the accident were the dark night lighting conditions and the obscured… - [NTSB MIA94FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94FA089.md): Piper J3C · Pembroke Pines, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1994 · N35112 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a climbing turn after banner pickup and her use of excessive aircraft nose up trim which resulted in an inadvertent stall and spin. - [NTSB MIA94LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA086.md): Piotrowski GIP-1 · Bunnell, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1994 · N7014B · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain rotor RPM in the gyrocopter on approach. Contributing to the accident was the lack of total experience in gyrocopter flying. - [NTSB MIA94FA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94FA085.md): Daffron, Harold C. Varieze · Oxford, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1994 · N3769D · Destroyed > Poor planning/decision by the pilot-in-command for failure to perform high and low speed taxi tests before the flight after repairs and modification of the airplane. Additionally, failure or malfunction of the flight control system for undetermined reasons,… - [NTSB LAX94LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA152.md): Cessna 210-5A · Jackpot, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1994 · N4810U · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft's flight path while maneuvering after takeoff in an area of no ground reference lights. Factors in the accident were the pilot's lack of instrument flight experience and the dark nighttime lighting… - [NTSB CHI94FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94FA097.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Inman, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1994 · N2495L · Destroyed > An unintentional spin which occurred during the maneuvering phase of a biennial flight review. A factor related to the accident was: the airplane's lateral-directional characteristics at or near the stall speed. - [NTSB NYC94FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94FA052.md): Cessna 340 · Westhampton, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1994 · N512SK · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate inflight decision which resulted in ice accretion on the aircraft, degradation of aircraft performance, an aerodynamic stall, loss of control and inflight collision with the ground. Factors were icing conditions. - [NTSB LAX94FA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA149.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Frazier Park, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1994 · N78DE · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to select a cruise altitude which would ensure adequate terrain clearance. Contributing factors related to the dark, nighttime condition and to the pilot's lack of attentiveness. - [NTSB FTW94FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA091.md): Cessna 310K · Wichita Falls, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1994 · N474AR · Destroyed > Was the loss of control due to the pilot's spatial disorientation following a complete electrical system failure. Factors were the dark night and the electrical failure as result of burned out wiring terminal. - [NTSB SEA94FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA071.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Frenchglen, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1994 · N82951 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain minimum airspeed (vs). The tailwind was a factor. - [NTSB FTW94FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA090.md): Cessna P337H · N. Little Rock, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1994 · N2QY · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft, while maneuvering to land. Factors related to the accident were: darkness and possible spatial disorientation. - [NTSB LAX94LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA187.md): Bell 206A · Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean) · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 1994 · N4712R · Destroyed > undetermined. - [NTSB ATL94FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94FA056.md): Cessna P210R · Bay Minette, AL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 1994 · N55MM · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft due to spatial disorientation, and exceeding the design stress limits of the aircraft. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's flight into known adverse weather conditions, overconfidence in… - [NTSB FTW94LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA086.md): Air Tractor AT400 · Widener, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1994 · N3652D · Destroyed > The pilot's loss of control for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB LAX94FA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA138.md): Cessna 150L · San Jacinto, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1994 · N10998 · 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 altitude/clearance from mountainous terrain, while maneuvering at low altitude. - [NTSB CHI94GA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94GA093.md): Cessna 401A · Minot, ND · Accident · 4 fatal · Final report · Feb 24, 1994 · N4071Q · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot to maintain proper altitude during a missed approach. Factors related to the accident were: the unfavorable weather and snow covered terrain. - [NTSB MIA94FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94FA078.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Inverness, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1994 · N44899 · Destroyed > The pilot-in-command's lack of total experience in instrument flight, simulated instrument flight, and night flight resulting in the pilot becoming spatially disoriented, and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the… - [NTSB LAX94FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA130.md): Sikorsky S-58T · Walnut Creek, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 1994 · N581BG · Destroyed > Inadequate fuel quality control procedures by the helicopter operator resulting in fuel contamination and a loss of engine power. The pilot's decision to extend the autorotative glide to avoid striking residential homes, which resulted in low main rotor rpm… - [NTSB LAX94LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA128.md): Stinson 108-3 · Redlands, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1994 · N6009M · Destroyed > The pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol, which led to his improper planning/decision, and his failure to maintain proper altitude. Factors related to the accident were: darkness and the pilot's lack of training/certification for… - [NTSB CHI94FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94FA089.md): Beech A36 · Grain Valley, MO · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1994 · N58325 · Destroyed > The instrument rated private pilot's inadvertent stall while circling to land. The weather was a factor. - [NTSB CHI94DCA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94DCA01.md): Piper PA-39 · Viburnum, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Feb 18, 1994 · N8913Y · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the turn to final. The gusty tailwind during the turn was a contributing factor. - [NTSB BFO94LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA041.md): Cessna 150 · Lima, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1994 · N7843E · Minor damage > The failure of the passenger to maintain clerance from the propeller. - [NTSB SEA94FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA062.md): Cessna T210N II · Emmett, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1994 · N5182Y · Destroyed > An inadvertent stall. Factors contributing to the accident were fuel exhaustion and the tailwind. - [NTSB LAX94FA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA125.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 1994 · N3775T · Destroyed > The pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to drugs, which led to his failure to follow the recommended departure procedure, and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from rising mountainous terrain. Factors related to the accident… - [NTSB SEA94FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA060.md): Mooney M20K · Applegate, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1994 · N1093M · Substantial damage > Poor in-flight planning/decision and icing conditions. Factors to the accident were: selected flight into known adverse weather, dark night, and mountainous terrain. - [NTSB CHI94FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94FA082.md): Cessna A185F · Sterling Hgts, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1994 · N53064 · Destroyed > The pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol, which led to his intentional buzzing, and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude (or clearance) from obstacles. Factors related to the accident were: darkness and the unlighted tower. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?fatal=1&page=247 ## 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=246 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.