# 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 249 of 617 · 30,845 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB FTW94FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA025.md): Cessna 152 · Van Horn, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1993 · N4674L · Destroyed > Was the pilot's attempt to perform aerobatics at low altitude and the inadvertent stall. A factor was the pilot's ostentatious display. - [NTSB CHI94MA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94MA032.md): Cessna 421B · Greensburg, IN · Accident · 5 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1993 · N41010 · Destroyed > an inadvertent stall by the pilot in command. Factors associated with the accident are the icing conditions and low ceilings. - [NTSB BFO94LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA002.md): Fairchild SA 227-AC · Newark, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1993 · N550TD · No damage > 1) The failure of the ramp agent to follow proper procedures during the servicing of the airplane, and 2) her lack of attention to the hazards surrounding her. Factors related to the accident are 1) the pressure placed on the ramp agent to rush the servicing… - [NTSB ATL94FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94FA012.md): Mooney M20L · Hohenwald, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1993 · N132MP · Destroyed > The pilot's impaired judgement and performance by flying while under the influence of drugs, that resulted in his continuation of VFR flight at night in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) and his failure to maintain proper altitude (or clearance) from… - [NTSB ATL94FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94FA011.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Wrens, GA · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1993 · N964ST · Destroyed > Was the fatique failure of the idler gear which resulted in the complete loss of engine power. A factor was the dark night. - [NTSB NYC94FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94FA025.md): Mooney M20K · Blue Ash, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1993 · N252G · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate inflight decision to conduct flight into known icing conditions and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors were icing conditions and the pilot's failure to follow the preflight briefing… - [NTSB FTW94FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA023.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Saratoga, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1993 · N130KS · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's performance of aerobatics at an altitude where it was not possible to maintain clearance. - [NTSB MIA94LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA013.md): Beech A36 · Ormond Beach, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1993 · N888AS · Destroyed > Poor judgement of the pilot, due to consumption of alcohol and use of drugs, and his failure (or inability) to maintain altitude (or clearance) above water at night. Darkness was a related factor. - [NTSB FTW94LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA021.md): Bell 206B · W. Cameron 240 · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1993 · N360S · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain proper altitude while maneuvering. Factors were his continued flight into known adverse weather and his self-induced pressure to complete the flight. - [NTSB ATL94FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94FA010.md): Grumman American AA-5A · Richmond Hill, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1993 · N26462 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate altitude above the water. And his physical impairment due to drugs. - [NTSB LAX94LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA025.md): Wittman Tailwind W8L · San Jose, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1993 · N9052C · Destroyed > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason(s). A factor in the accident was the unsuitable nature of the terrain encountered during the forced landing. - [NTSB LAX94FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA028.md): Piper PA-24-250 · San Simon, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1993 · XBHOM · Destroyed > The pilot's improper planning/decision, and his allowing the airplane to exceed its design stress limits, which resulted in overload failure of the right outboard wind section and left horizontal stabilizer. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse… - [NTSB DCA94GA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA94GA010.md): Beech 300/F · Front Royal, VA · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 1 · Final report · Oct 26, 1993 · N82 · Destroyed > the failure of the pilot-in-command to ensure that the airplane remained in visual meteorological conditions over mountainous terrain, and the failure of the Federal Aviation Administration executives and managers responsible for the FAA flying program to:… - [NTSB CHI94LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA024.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Woonsocket, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1993 · N39952 · Destroyed > the pilot misjudging the airplane's clearance under the wires. Factors related to the accident were the performance of a low pass and the wires which were contacted. - [NTSB SEA94FA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA018.md): Cessna 172K · North Bend, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1993 · N79405 · Destroyed > Loss of control while in flight due to pilot incapacitation from atherosclerotic heart disease. - [NTSB ATL94FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94FA007.md): Beech S-35 · Carrollton, GA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1993 · N8688Q · Destroyed > Was the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a missed approach which resulted in a stall. A factor was the pilot's failure to follow IFR procedures. - [NTSB NYC94FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94FA014.md): Mcdonnell Douglas 369E · Richfield, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1993 · N1605Z · Destroyed > An in flight collision with power lines while the pilot was maneuvering the helicopter at a low altitude. A factor in this accident was reduced visibility due to foggy weather conditions. - [NTSB FTW94FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA014.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Texarkana, AR · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1993 · N98143 · Destroyed > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors that contributed to the accident were: the pilot's failure to obtain a weather briefing, the existing weather, his lack of instrument flying experience, and the dark night… - [NTSB NYC94FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94FA011.md): Cessna 310Q · Tiro, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1993 · N1972D · Destroyed > Loss of aircraft control for an undetermined reason, and subsequent flight that resulted in the stress limits of the airplane being exceeded and airframe failure. - [NTSB ATL94FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94FA006.md): Mooney M20B · Bethpage, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1993 · N74724 · Destroyed > The pilot's VFR flight into IMC, and his failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors were the pilot's failure to use a preflight briefing service, and the low ceilings and fog at the accident site. - [NTSB LAX94LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA015.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Yuma, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1993 · N94981 · Destroyed > a failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain adequate airspeed and subsequent inadvertent stall while maneuvering the airplane. Contamination of the fuel in the carburetor that produced a partial power loss was a factor in the accident. - [NTSB CHI94FA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94FA018.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Atkinson, NE · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1993 · N4147Q · Destroyed > the instrument rated commercial pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain/obstructions during the initial climb after takeoff. Related factors are the weather conditions (fog) and the pilot's failure to maintain the proper rate of climb. - [NTSB ANC94FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94FA011.md): Cessna 207 · Kenai, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1993 · N208SC · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude for terrain clearance. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the pilot's lack of usual sleep, the night light condition and hilly terrain. - [NTSB NYC94LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA009.md): North American SNJ-2 · Skaneateles, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1993 · N61563 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation which failed to adequately secure cargo, resulting control interference. A factor was the overgross weight condition of the airplane. - [NTSB MIA94LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA007.md): Cessna 182-P · Orlando, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1993 · N20718 · Minor damage > The pilot's improper procedures and his complacency during his attempts to start the engine. - [NTSB SEA94FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA014.md): Cessna 172P · Kelso, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1993 · N115FR · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to follow the published missed approach procedure. Factors in the accident were: the weather and mountainous terrain. - [NTSB MIA94WA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94WA006.md): Piper Aerostar 601P · Hog Cay, Bahamas · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 12, 1993 · N60LN · Destroyed - [NTSB MIA94WA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94WA005.md): Cessna 402B · Congo Town, Congo - Kinshasa · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 12, 1993 · N7093L · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX94FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA009.md): North American T-6G · Green Valley, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1993 · N7765C · Destroyed > the CFI's failure to maintain the proper altitude while flying over mountainous terrain, and his inadvertent flight into instrument weather conditions. Contributing factors were the CFI's improper in-flight decision to fly at the low altitude and his… - [NTSB CHI94FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94FA010.md): Cessna R182 · Herbster, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1993 · N6422S · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from trees. - [NTSB SEA94LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA015.md): Varga 2150A · Burns, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1993 · N5074V · Destroyed > Poor in-flight planning/decision and an inadvertent stall/spin. A factor to the accident was an excessive pull-up. - [NTSB FTW94FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA009.md): Piper PA-36-285 · Estelline, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1993 · N57577 · Destroyed > Clearance not maintained by the pilot. - [NTSB NYC94LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA008.md): Featherston Titan Tornado · Mechanicsville, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1993 · N7020J · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot to correct the descent. Factors related to the accident were: the light conditions at dusk, impairment of the pilot from use of a medication (prescription drug), and possible lack of visual ques (pilot's visual perception). - [NTSB NYC94FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94FA007.md): Beech A36 · Topsfield, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1993 · N6AP · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot to follow the published IFR procedure, and his failure to correct a spiral after becoming spatially disoriented. - [NTSB FTW94FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA008.md): Balloon Works FIREFLY-7 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1993 · N4058A · Destroyed > The p[ilot's improper decision to attempt continued flight under the existing wind conditions. The adverse wind was a contributing factor. - [NTSB LAX94FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA007.md): Cessna 172N · Sedona, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1993 · N5365D · Destroyed > the pilot's decision to continue VFR at an improper altitude into mountainous terrain at night and the inadvertent encounter with clouds along the route. Self-induced pressure due to a low fuel state contributed to the accident. - [NTSB LAX94FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA006.md): Cessna 182M · Seligman, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1993 · N91849 · Destroyed > the separation of the carburetor float and needle valve from the upper half of the carburetor bowl, due to improper installation of the float kit. - [NTSB NYC94FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94FA004.md): Piper PA-23-250 · East Hampton, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1993 · N10GL · Destroyed > Inadvertent feathering of both propellers by the student pilot, which resulted in a loss of power, and failure (or inability) of the instructor pilot (CFI) to attain remedial action. A factor related to the accident was: the student pilot's habit… - [NTSB ANC94LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA003.md): Aeronca 11AC · Kenney Lake, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1993 · N9230E · Destroyed > The pilot's intentional VFR takeoff into instrument meteorological conditions which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of control. Factors in the accident were the weather and low light conditions. - [NTSB SEA94FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA004.md): Cessna 182P · Heber City, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1993 · N50TH · Destroyed > The pilot's improper inflight decisions and failure to maintain proper altitude. Factors include the box canyon. - [NTSB LAX94FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA005.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Kernville, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1993 · N4018W · Destroyed > the pilot's inadvertent flight into a box canyon and his failure to attain a safe altitude. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the geographic area. - [NTSB LAX94FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA004.md): Cessna 177RG · Petaluma, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1993 · N45022 · Destroyed > VFR flight by the pilot(s) into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and failure to maintain a proper altitude and/or clearance from terrain, while approaching the destination airport. Factors related to the accident were: the low ceiling and terrain. - [NTSB CHI94FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94FA002.md): Beech 95 · Roodhouse, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1993 · N2711Y · Destroyed > was the inadequate supervision by the flight instructor which resulted in the inadvertent stall/spin by the student. - [NTSB CHI94FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94FA001.md): Beech G35 · Webster, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1993 · N4421D · Destroyed > In-flight breakup of the airplane for an undetermined reason. - [NTSB ANC94FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94FA001.md): Maule M-6-235 · Merrill Pass, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1993 · N5647N · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's attempt to fly VFR into IMC conditions. A factor was the whiteout weather condition. - [NTSB SEA93FA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93FA214.md): Cessna 172N · Ellensburg, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1993 · N172LS · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain an airspeed above stalling speed (vs), and his inadequate remedial action. Factors include the pilot's diverted attention, and an inadvertent stall/spin. - [NTSB LAX94LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA003.md): Cessna 182H · Clear Lake Res, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1993 · N8397S · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain altitude, while performing a low-altitude maneuver (turn) over water. Factors related to the accident were: sun glare, haze, glassy condition of the water, and the lack of visual cues (visual perception) for the pilot to judge… - [NTSB MIA93FAMS2](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93FAMS2.md): Cessna 152 · FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Sep 30, 1993 · N93261 · Destroyed > undetermined. - [NTSB BFO93FA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93FA189.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Akron, OH · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1993 · N6489P · Destroyed > Continued flight by the pilot to an altitude that was not appropriate without supplemental oxygen, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control due to hypoxia and subsequently exceeding the design stress limits of the aircraft. Factors related to the accident… - [NTSB BFO93FA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93FA188.md): Ercoupe 415-CD · Charles City, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1993 · N4576B · Destroyed > the pilot exceeded the design stress limits of the airplane which resulted in an in-flight break-up. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?fatal=1&page=250 ## 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=249 --- 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.