# 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 CHI93LA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA347.md): Wells Pitts S-2-S · Bloomington, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1993 · N10T · Destroyed
  > the pilot in command continued the aerobatic maneuver too long to effect a safe level off.
- [NTSB SEA93FA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93FA179.md): Cessna 172N · Lake Fork, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1993 · N75644 · Destroyed
  > Poor judgment of the pilot by flying while under the influence of alcohol and a drug, his continued flight into an area of adverse weather, and his failure to maintain adequate clearance (or altitude) from mountainous terrain. Factors related to the accident…
- [NTSB MIA93FA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93FA180.md): Glasair SH-2F · Ocala, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1993 · N87CK · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed (vso) during a forced landing, resulting in an in-flight loss of control (stall), and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot-in-command's improper positioning…
- [NTSB CHI93FA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA329.md): Cessna 310N · Rockford, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1993 · N5005Q · Destroyed
  > an arcing electrical relay (solenoid) and subsequent overheating/fire of the starter wiring and adjacent fuel lines.
- [NTSB SEA93FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93FAMS1.md): Cessna 182L · Missing, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Aug 17, 1993 · N3106R · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB NYC93FA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93FA159.md): Swearingen SA-226-TC · Hartford, CT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1993 · N220KC · Destroyed
  > Failure of the copilot (second-in-command) to follow the checklist, assure the gear was extended for landing and attain or maintain adequate airspeed (VMC); and failure of the pilot-in-command (PIC) to properly supervise the flight and take sufficient…
- [NTSB BFO93WA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93WA145.md): Cessna 208B · Valensol, France · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 16, 1993 · N1037D · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC93FA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93FA158.md): Cessna 172N · Lincoln Park, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1993 · N5226E · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of both pilots to maintain adequate visual lookout while in the airport traffic pattern, which resulted in an in-flight collision.
- [NTSB CHI93FA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA322.md): Piper J-3C-85 · Salol, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1993 · N6301H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in an aerodynamic stall. The pilot's lack of recent flight experience is a related factor.
- [NTSB NYC93FA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93FA154.md): Cessna 182A · East Moriches, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1993 · N5010D · Destroyed
  > Engine failure due to a fatigue failure of the no.3 piston. The fatigue failure was a result of inadequate manufacturing. In addition, the pilot made an improper decision during the forced landing in attempting to stretch his approach in order to reach the…
- [NTSB LAX93FA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA318.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · Honolulu, HI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1993 · N4017J · Destroyed
  > A divergence of the main rotor from its normal plane of rotation for an undetermined reason(s) which resulted in rotor contact with the airframe.
- [NTSB FTW93FA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA235.md): Mooney M20C · Big Lake, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1993 · N5672Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance.
- [NTSB DEN93FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93FA100.md): Cameron N-145 · Woody Creek, CO · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1993 · N4141D · Substantial damage
  > Failure by the pilot in command to maintain proper altitude and visual lookout. A factor was high wind.
- [NTSB CHI93DEV01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93DEV01.md): Walter D. Courtney Courtney TWO · Canton, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 8, 1993 · N78WC · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during final approach to landing.
- [NTSB BFO93WA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93WA144.md): Mooney M20J · Celle-Arloh, Germany · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 8, 1993 · N3551H · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA93LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA174.md): Brauch Glasair · Blanding, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1993 · N365WB · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power resulting from inadequate maintenance inspection by the pilot, a leak from loose fuel system line fittings, and fuel exhaustion. A factor relating to the accident was the rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB NYC93FA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93FA145.md): Curtiss-Wright Travel AIR 4000 · Marlboro, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1993 · NC365M · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and inflight collision with the terrain.
- [NTSB LAX93FA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA315.md): Beech E35 · Big Bear, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1993 · N3233C · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to unporting of the selected main fuel tank at a critical time, which was caused by the pilot's failure to follow the directives in the flight manual regarding prolonged turns or slips with less than 10 gallons in the selected tank.
- [NTSB ATL93LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA142.md): WM. D. Butterill Mustang M1 · Wadesboro, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1993 · CFYSJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's intentional flight into IMC without the proper instrumentation, which resulted in the pilot's loss of aircraft control, and in flight breakup of the airplane.
- [NTSB ATL93FA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93FA143.md): Beech C-90 · Augusta, GA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1993 · N90BP · Destroyed
  > Was the pilot's failure to adequately evaluate inflight weather conditions which resulted in a loss of control when the airplane encountered a thunderstorm.
- [NTSB DEN93FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93FA099.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Delight, AR · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1993 · N479KC · Destroyed
  > The failure of the vacuum pump, and an inoperative turn coordinator. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the pilot's loss of control of the airplane as a result of spatial disorientation, the pilot exceeding the design stress limits of the…
- [NTSB FTW93FA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA229.md): Cessna 152 · Houston, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1993 · N24893 · Destroyed
  > Company management's dispatch of an airplane with known deficiencies, their failure to correct the deficiencies, and the student pilot's inadvertent entry into a stall. Factors which contributed to the accident were: chafed wiring, fouled spark plugs, a…
- [NTSB CHI93DEE04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93DEE04.md): Darst KR-1 · Oregon, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 5, 1993 · N585D · Destroyed
  > the partial separation of the elevator control cable.
- [NTSB LAX93LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA313.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Tehachapi, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1993 · N95907 · Destroyed
  > Fuel starvation due to the pilot's failure to correctly position the fuel selector prior to departure, and his failure to maintain an adequate airspeed margin above stall while attempting to return to the runway. Factors in the accident were: the pilot's…
- [NTSB ANC93FA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93FA134.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Atigun Pass, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1993 · N477JC · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's intentional VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his unfamiliarity with the geographical area. Factors were the rain and fog.
- [NTSB NYC93FA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93FA140.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Provincetown, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1993 · N2093A · Destroyed
  > The pilot initiating VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions resulting in spatial disorientation and loss of aircraft control. During his attempt to regain control of the aircraft the pilot exceeded the design stress limits resulting in wing…
- [NTSB DEN93FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93FA097.md): Cessna 172M · Clines Corners, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1993 · N23459 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a safe and proper altitude. Factors were the pilot's failure to obtain a preflight weather briefing, dark night condition, and weather conditions that included obscuration, fog, and drizzle.
- [NTSB CHI93DCD03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93DCD03.md): Howard W. Dutton Glas AIR II RG · Mt. Pleasant, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 2, 1993 · N92T · Destroyed
  > the pilot-in-command's not maintaining aircraft control.
- [NTSB CHI93LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA301.md): Cessna 180 · Naubinway, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1993 · CFPTU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare for landing. Factors associated with the accident are the low clouds and fog, the rough water at the landing site, and the pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather.
- [NTSB MIA93WA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93WA167.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Marsh Harbor, Bahamas · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 31, 1993 · N2402Z · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX93FA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA311.md): Robinson R44 · El Monte, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1993 · N445RH · Destroyed
  > Fatigue failure of the cyclic control (stick) assembly, which resulted in loss of cyclic (pitch & roll) control.
- [NTSB ANC93LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA143.md): Artic S-1B2 · Johnson Glacier, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1993 · N59AT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's attempted flight in an airplane which exceeded the maximum allowable weight. The high mountainous terrain was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX93LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA309.md): Cessna 182P · Dayton, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1993 · N8185M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an altitude sufficient to clear terrain due to alcohol and drug impairment.
- [NTSB CHI93FA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA302.md): Rockwell 690-A · Norfolk, NE · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1993 · N707BP · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilots of the Rockwell 690-A, N707BP, and the Piper PA-28R, N33056, to see and avoid each other. A factor which contributed to the accident was the failure of both pilot's to follow recommended communication procedures contained in the…
- [NTSB ANC93LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA130.md): Cessna 170 · Dry Bay, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1993 · N8190A · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB DEN93FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93FA090.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Elk Springs, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1993 · N5035K · Destroyed
  > The performance of a stall/spin at an altitude inadequate for recovery and level off.
- [NTSB ATL93LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA137.md): Ward Long EZE · Murfreesboro, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1993 · N850JW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly use the carburetor heat control which resulted in the formation of carburetor ice.
- [NTSB DEN93FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93FA089.md): Globe GC-1B · Durango, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1993 · N3783K · Destroyed
  > The pilot's entry into a box canyon at an altitude insufficient to clear mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB LAX93FA377](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA377.md): Beech F33A · Baker, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1993 · N3022W · Destroyed
  > A loss of control for undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB LAX93FA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA300.md): Cessna 310H · Lancaster, CA · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1993 · N310HJ · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision and his failure to maintain the minimum control airspeed which progressed to an inadverent stall/spin. Factors relating to this accident were fuel exhaustion and the pilot's lack of experience in the accident…
- [NTSB CHI93MA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93MA276.md): Canadair CL-600-2B19 · Byers, KS · Accident · 3 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1993 · CFCRJ · Destroyed
  > The captain's failure to adhere to the agreed upon flight test plan for ending the test maneuver at the onset of prestall stick shaker, and the flightcrew's failure to assure that all required switches were properly positioned for anti-spin chute deployment.…
- [NTSB MIA93FA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93FA163.md): Beech C23 · St Petersburg, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1993 · N60093 · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during the go-around, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airport, and his selection of the wrong runway.
- [NTSB CHI93FA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA274.md): Cessna A150K · Goshen, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1993 · N8382M · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other. A factor in the accident was the position of the sun which resulted in sun glare for the pilot of the mong sport.
- [NTSB BFO93FA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93FA138.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Clearfield, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1993 · N6697W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the go-around.
- [NTSB NYC93FA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93FA138.md): Robinson R22 · Warsaw, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1993 · N9021Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and his failure to maintain adequate clearance with ground obstacles, which resulted in an inflight collision with a power line.
- [NTSB CHI93DEP02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93DEP02.md): Stoeckler RV-4 · Lake Delton, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 24, 1993 · N720DS · Destroyed
  > the pilot-in-command's failure to maintain proper altitude. A factor was trees.
- [NTSB BFO93FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93FA135.md): Krowell Christen Eagle II · Lebanon, NH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1993 · N90BC · Destroyed
  > Inadequate crew/group coordination.
- [NTSB LAX93FA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA297.md): Cessna 175B · Blythe, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1993 · N8264T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid the cable due to drug impairment. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the pilot's intentional buzzing, his ostentatious display, and his failure to maintain an adequate altitude over the river.
- [NTSB CHI93FA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA267.md): Cessna 310C · Norton, KS · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1993 · N339R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to alcohol impairment. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the pilot's intentional flight into adverse weather, fog, and the dark night.
- [NTSB MIA93FA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93FA160.md): Piper PA-28 · Morriston, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1993 · N5096W · Destroyed
  > VFR flight by the pilot(s) into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) and failure to maintain adequate altitude (or clearance) from the tower. The proximity of the tower/guy wires and weather condition were related factors.

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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=251

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