# 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 BFO93FA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93FA132.md): North American T-6G · Berryville, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1993 · N44CT · Destroyed
  > 1.) The pilot's poor judgment in performing a maneuver in close proximity to the ground, and 2.) the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and subsequent loss of control in flight, resulting in a collision…
- [NTSB BFO93FA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93FA131.md): Beech C33A · Paintsville, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1993 · N3722Q · Destroyed
  > 1) Fatigue failure of the engine crankshaft at the number 2 main journal due to undetermined reason (s) which resulted in the total loss of engine power, and 2) the pilot not maintaining an adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. A…
- [NTSB SEA93LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA156.md): Stark Rand KR-2 · Townsend, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1993 · N2AL · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to the failure of the improperly modified magneto and loss of control in flight by the PIC while maneuvering to return to the airport.
- [NTSB CHI93LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA260.md): Champion 7KCAB · Hill City, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1993 · N11AT · Destroyed
  > the loss of engine power for an undetermined reason and the pilot's decision to continue flying the airplane with known deficiencies. Factors in the accident are the lack of suitable terrain available for a forced landing, the airplane's low altitude, and the…
- [NTSB BFO93FA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93FA128.md): Taylorcraft BC12-65 · Danbury, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1993 · N34009 · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB SEA93FA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93FA153.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Battleground, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1993 · N8472C · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain adequate altitude during his maneuver.
- [NTSB MIA93FA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93FA156.md): Mooney M20-J · Jackson, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1993 · N57287 · Substantial damage
  > A power loss for undetermined reasons during takeoff, the failure of the pilot-in-command to abort the takeoff, and his improper decision to turn back to the airport when there was suitable terrain ahead for the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA93FA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93FA155.md): Beech 95-A55 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1993 · N2200Q · Destroyed
  > An explosion and fire from undetermined fuel and ignition sources in the left wing.
- [NTSB BFO93LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA123.md): Rolando Rans S-10 · Numidia, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1993 · N217ER · Destroyed
  > The excessive maneuver attempted by the pilot which resulted in a loss of control in flight and an inadvertent spin at an altitude insufficient for recovery.
- [NTSB MIA93GA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93GA154.md): Sikorsky UH-60A · Hortense, GA · Accident · 4 fatal · Final report · Jul 14, 1993 · USA · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's inadequate supervision of the flight, the co-pilot's failure to maintain an adequate altitude, and the failure of both pilots to see and avoid the wires. Contributing to the accident was the pilot-in-command's inadequate preflight…
- [NTSB LAX93LA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA288.md): Robinson R22B · Weimar, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1993 · N531JD · Destroyed
  > The failure of both pilots to see and avoid the charted power line. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the failure of the utility companies to adequately review the hazard posed by the wires following a previous collision at the same location,…
- [NTSB LAX93FA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA287.md): Cessna 402C · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1993 · N818AN · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering in the traffic pattern. A factor which contributed to the accident was the pilot's failure to assure that the nose baggage compartment door was secured.
- [NTSB BFO93WA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93WA141.md): Cessna 177RG · Marseille, France · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 12, 1993 · N1954Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB BFO93FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93FA119.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Berlin, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1993 · N88189 · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed during pullup from an attempted banner pickup, which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB ATL93FA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93FA127.md): Hughes 369HS · Talladega, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1993 · N9116F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor in-flight decision to land downwind in a confined area that was surrounded by high obstructions, and his failure to properly compensate for the tailwind condition. A factor related to the accident was: the pilot's lack of total experience in…
- [NTSB DEN93LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA077.md): Weedhopper B · Port Arthur, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1993 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > The failure of the wing fabric and wing spar. Factors were: the improper design change, major repair, and rebuilding of the aircraft by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB BFO93LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA116.md): Maule M-6-235 · Willoughby, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1993 · N56476 · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during a pullup maneuver, which resulted in a stall. A factor related to the accident was the lack of altitude for recovery.
- [NTSB FTW93FA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA211.md): Rockwell S-2R · Bastrop, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1993 · N8512V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance.
- [NTSB CHI93FA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA247.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Houghton, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1993 · N6279A · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed while maneuvering which resulted in a stall/mush. Intentional buzzing was a factor.
- [NTSB ANC93FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93FA114.md): Piper PA-16 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1993 · N5960H · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilots of both airplanes to see and avoid each other, and the alcohol impairment of the pilot-in-command of the PA-16, N5960H. A factor which contributed to the accident was the sunglare.
- [NTSB SEA93FA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93FA151.md): Piper PA-12 · Laramie, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1993 · N3108M · Substantial damage
  > Poor inflight planning and an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB LAX93FA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA281.md): Robinson R22B · Honolulu, HI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1993 · N501R · Destroyed
  > The instructor allowing the student fly solo in wind conditions exceeding the maximum allowable winds in the training syllabus, and also near the maximum demonstrated controllability envelope for the helicopter. Factors which contributed to the accident were…
- [NTSB DEN93FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93FA075.md): Wiley Pitts S-1-E · Walters, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1993 · N70BW · Destroyed
  > Performance of an aerobatic maneuver at an altitude insufficient for adequate terrain clearance.
- [NTSB FTW93FA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA207.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Little Rock, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1993 · N95851 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control of the airplane as a result of physical impairment.
- [NTSB BFO93FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93FA113.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Madison Heights, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1993 · N7443P · Destroyed
  > Engine failure due to oil starvation as a result of inadequate maintenance and inspection of the oil cooler lines.
- [NTSB CHI93DTK01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93DTK01.md): Crowser Avid MK 3.75 · Philip, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 5, 1993 · N42CJ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, and the pilot inadvertently stalling the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX93LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA276.md): Curtis Rans S-12 · Samoa, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1993 · N410ZE · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent stall of the airplane. Factors related to this accident were: the emergency parachute system that was deployed by the pilot, the partial failure of the parachute survival equipment to deploy properly, and the insufficient information provided…
- [NTSB LAX93FA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA274.md): Cessna T303 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1993 · N9667C · Destroyed
  > The pilot misjudging distance and altitude during a night approach. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the pilot's impairment due to fatigue exacerbated by alcohol consumption, the dark night, and the high density altitude and turbulent weather…
- [NTSB BFO93LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA106.md): Wernega Benson KB-2 · Mount Holly, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1993 · N6606B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper use of the gyroplane's flight controls.
- [NTSB BFO93LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA105.md): Adolfson Starduster SA300 · Windsor, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1993 · N10JA · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power during initial climbout due to undetermined reasons. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed following the loss of engine power, leading to an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB SEA93LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA146.md): Doellefeld RV6A · Independence, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1993 · N6LG · Destroyed
  > An in flight loss of contol for unknown reasons.
- [NTSB LAX93FA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA272.md): Bell 47G2-M · S. Sn Francisco, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1993 · N2473B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation which resulted in flight into high winds, turbulence and windshear.
- [NTSB ATL93LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA123.md): Gulfstream G-164B · Selmer, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1993 · N8163K · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the power lines.
- [NTSB ATL93LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA121.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Bainbridge, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1993 · N8659L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the ground.
- [NTSB BFO93FA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93FA129.md): Piper PA-28-180 · California, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1993 · N5291L · Destroyed
  > The pilot initiating VFR flight in instrument meteorological conditions. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the pilot's failure to obtain a weather briefing, his lack of sleep, and the existing weather conditions.
- [NTSB BFO93FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93FA103.md): Cessna 180K · Webster, NH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1993 · N2880K · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, his failure to assure proper weight and balance of the aircraft for takeoff, and his failure to obtain and/or maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall. A possible factor related to the…
- [NTSB ATL93FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93FA120.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Clayton, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1993 · N5473S · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate maintenance and inspection of the carburetor by maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB NYC93FA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93FA133.md): American General AA-1 · Vestal, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1993 · N5932L · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation from a fuel leak caused by inadequate maintenance by unqualified personnel, the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the ground.
- [NTSB CHI93FA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA238.md): Beech 58 · Beardstown, IL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1993 · N120TW · Destroyed
  > the pilot-in-command's continued VFR flight into IMC and his failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors were the fog, drizzle, and an abrupt maneuver by the pilot-in-command.
- [NTSB NYC93LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA139.md): Titan Tornado · East Moriches, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1993 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airpseed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the terrain.
- [NTSB CHI93FA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA234.md): Cessna 210D · Salem, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1993 · N3899Y · Destroyed
  > the pilot's physical impairment.
- [NTSB NYC93FA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93FA127.md): Boeing Stearman PT-17 · Concord, NH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1993 · N58212 · Destroyed
  > Loss of airplane control as the result of incapacitation.
- [NTSB FTW93FA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA197.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Petronila, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1993 · N1504Q · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient airspeed, while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor related to the accident was: his lack of altitude for recovery from the stall.
- [NTSB CHI93FA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA225.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Elwell, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1993 · N7779P · Substantial damage
  > Improper use of the fuel selector by the pilot, which resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB DEN93LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA069.md): Irving Siewert Osprey GP-4 · Canon City, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1993 · N85Z · Destroyed
  > Failure by the pilot/builder to follow construction specifications and the use of improper materials during construction of the aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI93FAMS4](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FAMS4.md): Mooney M20K · Hobart, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Jun 25, 1993 · N5655M · Destroyed
  > undetermined.
- [NTSB CHI93FA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA218.md): Cessna 172F · Miami, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1993 · N5461R · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB MIA93FA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93FA145.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Pensacola, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1993 · N2534B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to alcohol impairment. The dark night was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB NYC93LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA122.md): Smitrvich Starduster SA-300A · Millville, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1993 · N390BG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor was inadequate preflight planning.
- [NTSB LAX93LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA261.md): Mcdonnell Douglas 369D · Half Moon Bay, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1993 · N277SP · Destroyed
  > the pilots failure to maintain an adequate clearance from the light tower and associated electrical power cables. Factors in the accident were; 1) pilot fatigue due to an excessively long duty day, and 2) glare from the lights which affected the pilot's…

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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=252

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