# 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 MIA94FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94FA070.md): Cessna 152 · Brooksville, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1994 · N6613L · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain a visual lookout and altitude while maneuvering after becoming lost/disoriented, resulting in an in-flight collision with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's physical impairment due to…
- [NTSB FTW94FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA082.md): Cessna 421C · San Antonio, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1994 · N741CA · Destroyed
  > Improper servicing of the airplane with jet fuel, which resulted in preignition and/or detonation and subsequent failure of pistons in both engines. A factor related to the accident was: the lack of a restrictive mating nozzle on the refueling truck.
- [NTSB ANC94FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94FA032.md): Piper PA-12 · Kenai, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1994 · N7523H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude. A factor in the accident was the student pilot's inadequate training.
- [NTSB MIA94FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94FA069.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Vicksburg, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1994 · N1645H · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain the proper glidepath while on a straight in approach resulting in the inflight collision with trees short of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the dark night condition.
- [NTSB CHI94FA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94FA080.md): Cessna 320F · Goshen, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1994 · N618X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command's continued operation with known deficiencies in equipment. Factors were ice on the windshield and the pilot-in-commands visual outlook not possible.
- [NTSB LAX94FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA116.md): Cessna 310R · La Jolla, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 1994 · N1976Y · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors in the accident were the dark night lighting conditions, moderate to severe turbulence, and heavy rain.
- [NTSB ATL94FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94FA047.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Murphy, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 1994 · N9637J · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from the terrain. Factors in the accident were the dark night, and the mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB MIA94FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94FA067.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Sugarloaf Key, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 1994 · N626CN · Destroyed
  > Was the failure of the pilot-in-command to perform a visual lookout and maintain his altitude. Contributing to the accident was the dark night, over water, visual descent.
- [NTSB LAX94LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA115.md): Lampman Kitfox IV · Banning, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 1994 · N92NL · Destroyed
  > 1) The pilot's decision to fly in mountainous terrain at a low level, and 2) his failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering to reverse direction in a box canyon, which resulted in an inadvertent stall spin.
- [NTSB CHI94FA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94FA076.md): Beech 95 · Chesterfield, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 1994 · N9903R · Destroyed
  > incorrect installation of the fuel selector valves during mandatory service bulletin modification which resulted in fuel starvation to both engines and failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain aircraft control during emergency descent. A factor was…
- [NTSB SEA94FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA055.md): Beech S35 · Ashland, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1994 · N50VT · Destroyed
  > Poor in-flight planning/decision. Factors to the accident were: clearance was not maintained and poor supervision.
- [NTSB MIA94FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94FA064.md): Cessna T210M · Prentiss, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1994 · N6572M · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power due to the number five piston crown structure sustaining detonation/pre-ignition damage for undetermined reasons. The number two connecting rod and rod bolts failed due to an oil distress event. This resulted in a subsequent…
- [NTSB LAX94FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA106.md): Sikorsky S-58 · San Jose, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 1994 · N4995G · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and subsequent fuel starvation, due to an inadequate supply of fuel. A factor related to the accident was: the proximity of high obstructions.
- [NTSB FTW94GA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94GA076.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Usaf Academy, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jan 28, 1994 · N7634S · Destroyed
  > Loss of control in flight for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB ATL94FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94FA046.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Centreville, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 1994 · N6085P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to assure that the fuel selector was in the proper position for takeoff.
- [NTSB BFO94FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94FA032.md): Beech BE-58 · Newtown, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1994 · N555AC · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft after becoming spatially disorientated in night instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's lack of experience in the type of operation, his lack of…
- [NTSB CHI94MA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94MA072.md): Cessna 421C · Mccook, NE · Accident · 2 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 1994 · N5468G · Destroyed
  > Improper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot, and the accumulation of airframe ice, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors associated with the accident were: partial failure of both alternators, which resulted in a subsequent electrical system…
- [NTSB FTW94FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA074.md): Aeronca 7AC · Tulsa, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 1994 · N84212 · Substantial damage
  > Was the inadvertent stall. Factors were the pilots failure to use carburetor heat when weather conditions existed that were conducive to carburetor icing, and his abrupt maneuver to avoid a light pole.
- [NTSB BFO94FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94FA034.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Bethel, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 1994 · N28767 · Destroyed
  > the pilot attempting visual flight rules (VFR) flight into instrument meteorological conditions and the pilot not maintaining clearance from objects/terrain.
- [NTSB CHI94FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94FA067.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Waseca, MN · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 1994 · N4510N · Destroyed
  > Continued VFR flight by the non-instrument rated pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude (or clearance) above the ground. Factors related to the accident were: an inaccurate weather forecast by…
- [NTSB ATL94FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94FA043.md): Culver LCA · Lake City, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 1994 · N72M · Substantial damage
  > Was the pilot's failure to maintain flying speed while maneuvering the airplane which resulted in the loss of control and the collision with the ground.
- [NTSB MIA94FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94FA058.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Pontotoc, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 1994 · N88255 · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain altitude while manuevering resulting in the aircraft colliding with trees and then the ground.
- [NTSB LAX94LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA102.md): Furche-Bielsko SZD-48 Jantar · Warner Springs, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 1994 · N48DF · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper remedial action to recover from the spin. The intentional stall/spin was a factor in this accident.
- [NTSB LAX94LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA101.md): Aviat Christen Eagle II · Ramona, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 1994 · N27HR · Destroyed
  > A failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain an adequate visual lookout and proper altitude to avoid colliding with rising terrain.
- [NTSB SEA94FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA052.md): Piper PA-12 · Idaho Falls, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 1994 · N7805H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain. Factors include the pilot's poor inflight decision to attempt low level maneuvers in a narrow canyon.
- [NTSB MIA94FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94FA057.md): Cessna 421C · Titusville, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 1994 · N777BE · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain VMC resulting in the inflight loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the fatigue failure of a section of pipe adjacent to a flange which connects to the turbocharger oil outlet of the left engine assembly.
- [NTSB LAX94FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA100.md): Aerospatiale AS-350D · Lebec, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 1994 · N5795X · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's inadequate in-flight planning and inadequate visual lookout. Factors in the accident were mountainous terrain which masked the presence of the wires and the pilot-in-command's lack of familiarity with the geographic area.
- [NTSB SEA94FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA051.md): Cessna 140 · Lopez, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1994 · N77190 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/owner's improper installation of the oil temperature sensing bulb, the total loss of all engine oil, and the shearing of a connecting rod cap.
- [NTSB LAX94LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA098.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Borrego Springs, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1994 · N56811 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional decision to abandon the airplane and allow it to fly unattended.
- [NTSB ANC94FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94FA029.md): Piper PA-18-160 · Palmer, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 1994 · N6574L · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in the severity of the accident was the failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain control of the airplane when the engine ceased producing power.
- [NTSB FTW94FA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA065.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Ratcliff, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1994 · N6522P · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane and allowed it to exceed its design stress limits, which resulted in overload failure of the stabilators and right outboard wing section.
- [NTSB MIA94FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94FA053.md): Bell 206L3 · Arcadia, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 1994 · N86CE · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's improper supervision of an unqualified pilot while attempting a takeoff to a hover. This resulted in an on ground loss of control (dynamic roll over). The improper flight control input (cyclic and collective) by the unqualified pilot…
- [NTSB DCA94MA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA94MA027.md): Jetstream 4101 · Columbus, OH · Accident · 5 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Jan 8, 1994 · N304UE · Destroyed
  > (1) An aerodynamic stall that occurred when the flightcrew allowed the airspeed to decay to stall speed following a very poorly planned and executed approach characterized by an absence of procedural discipline; (2) Improper pilot response to the stall…
- [NTSB MIA94MA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94MA048.md): Beech B90 · Okeechobee, FL · Accident · 10 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 1994 · N230TW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper remedial action concerning a right engine power anomaly, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed during go-around from an aborted precautionary landing, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and an uncontrolled descent.…
- [NTSB LAX94LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA090.md): Bell 206B · Coolidge Dam, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 1994 · N771GM · Destroyed
  > the pilot's selection of a cruise altitude insufficient to ensure adequate obstacle clearance and his inadequate visual lookout. A factor in the accident was the inconspicuousness of the power lines.
- [NTSB FTW94FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA060.md): Palmer Hawk BM-4 · Pearland, TX · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 1994 · N75DL · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Inadequate visual lookout by the pilot of the hawk BM-4, which resulted in his failure to see-and-avoid the Cessna 172. The BM-4 pilot's non-standard procedure for entering the traffic pattern was a related factor.
- [NTSB SEA94FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA045.md): Cessna 172D · Bandon, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 1994 · N2813U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance. Factors include strong, gust winds, a dark night, and the pilot's lack of experience in nighttime operations.
- [NTSB MIA94FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94FA044.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Destin, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 1994 · N243KW · Substantial damage
  > Airspeed not maintained, inadvertent stall/mush, and altitude inadequate for recovery from the inflight loss of control by the pilot-in-command while circling for landing.
- [NTSB LAX94FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA089.md): Grumman AA-1C · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1993 · N39036 · Destroyed
  > A failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, and subsequent inadvertent stall during an undetermined loss of engine power following takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW94FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA057.md): Cessna 177RG · Van Horn, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1993 · N1527H · Destroyed
  > The pilot exceeded the design stress limits of the aircraft after a loss of control which resulted from VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors were the weather, the pilot's lack of instrument training and experience, and his failure to…
- [NTSB LAX94LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA082.md): Cessna 175 · Peoria, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1993 · N6623E · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to attain sufficient altitude following takeoff. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to use all available runway for takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX94FA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA081.md): Golightly RV-4 · La Verne, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1993 · N312RG · Destroyed
  > a loss of engine power due to the improper maintenance and installation of the fuel system lines and fittings, and the pilot's failure to ensure the engine fuel primer was locked prior to takeoff. An additional cause was the pilot's failure to maintain…
- [NTSB LAX94LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA080.md): Cessna 150G · Truckee, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1993 · N4813X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's impaired judgment and impaired performance, while under the influence of drugs, that resulted in his failure to maintain sufficient altitude and clearance above the mountainous terrain and obstructions (power line & trees).
- [NTSB LAX94LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA079.md): Aero Commander 100 · Chico, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1993 · N4042X · Destroyed
  > Issuance of an improper (special VFR) clearance by the tower controller, while the visibility was less than one mile, continued VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the…
- [NTSB ATL94LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA031.md): Carson Piel Emeraude CP305 · Morrison, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1993 · N447TB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and failure to maintain aircraft control after becoming spatially disoriented. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions, and the pilot's improper…
- [NTSB CHI94LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA056.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Mcintosh, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1993 · N8003P · Destroyed
  > was continued VFR flight into IMC and the failure to maintain clearance with the terrain. Factors associated with this accident were an inaccurate weather evaluation by the pilot, snow and the rising terrain.
- [NTSB FTW94FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA050.md): Cessna 172M · Lancaster, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1993 · N13051 · Substantial damage
  > was THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL DUE TO PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENT (ALCOHOL).
- [NTSB NYC94FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94FA040.md): Aero Commander 500A · White Mills, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1993 · N9379R · Destroyed
  > was the fracture and separation of the airplane wing, and the subsequent loss of control and collision with trees, as a result of the pilot's repeated performance of acrobatic maneuvers, which exceeded the design limits of the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX94FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA073.md): Israel Aircraft Industries 1124A · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1993 · N309CK · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate separation behind the Boeing 757 and/or remain above its flight path during the approach, which resulted in an encounter with wake vortices from the 757. Factors related to the accident were: an inadequacy…
- [NTSB SEA94FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA040.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Spokane, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1993 · N999VP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper alignment with the instrument landing system approach course. The pilot's failure to perform a missed approach was a factor.

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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=247

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