# 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 LAX93LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA259.md): Raymond Long EZ · Groveland, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1993 · N16LZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path during final approach. A factor in the accident was sun glare in the pilot's line of vision.
- [NTSB LAX93FA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA260.md): Hughes 269A · Henderson, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1993 · N9048R · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper use of the collective control and his failure to maintain adequate RPM during an autorotative descent during a practice power off landing. A factor which contributed to the accident related to the pilot's lack of recent experience…
- [NTSB NYC93FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93FA118.md): Cessna P210 · Marthas Vineyrd, MA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1993 · N73CE · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane.
- [NTSB NYC93FA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93FA115.md): Enstrom F28C · Gordon, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1993 · N200NH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid the wire.
- [NTSB NYC93FA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93FA110.md): Skillman Thorp T-18 · Chatham, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1993 · N221DP · Destroyed
  > the pilot's performance of an aerobatic maneuver, with insufficient altitude for recovery, resulting in a collision with the water
- [NTSB LAX93LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA248.md): Henderson Rutan Long EZ · San Pedro Bay, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1993 · N874PM · Destroyed
  > the pilots failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude while maneuvering over the water at low altitude.
- [NTSB LAX93LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA247.md): Tucker Thorp T18C · So. Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1993 · N794PT · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft while maneuvering at a low altitude.
- [NTSB CHI93DCG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93DCG01.md): Emory W. Greer, JR. VARI-EZE · Olathe, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jun 13, 1993 · N222EG · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to secure a fuel cap during the preflight inspection of the airplane, and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the emergency landing. Factors associated with the accident are the unsecured fuel cap and the foreign object…
- [NTSB MIA93FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93FA141.md): Cessna 150J · Niceville, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1993 · N60366 · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate annual inspection of the airplane by other maintenance personnel and the failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed above a stall.
- [NTSB FTW93FA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA187.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Texas City, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1993 · N2977A · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to recover from the intentional maneuver for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI93LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA201.md): Bell 47G-2A-1 · Phlox, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1993 · N73988 · Destroyed
  > Was the pilot in command's failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor to the accident was the inadequate cyclic control.
- [NTSB CHI93GA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93GA204.md): Beech 95-C55 · Fort Madison, IA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jun 11, 1993 · N301U · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in command's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Factors were door not secured, checklist not followed, diverted attention of the pilot-in-command, and emergency procedure not followed.
- [NTSB ATL93FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93FA107.md): Cessna TP206 · Epworth, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1993 · N5719J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain vertical clearance above the trees while maneuvering which resulted in the collision with trees.
- [NTSB FTW93FA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA183.md): Eagle DW-1 · Goree, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1993 · N8808Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI93FA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA200.md): Beech A-36 · Tony, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1993 · N236A · Destroyed
  > the pilot's decision to continue flight into known adverse weather and exceeded the design strees limits of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were inadequate preflight planning/preparation, clouds, turbulence, icing conditions, and the lack…
- [NTSB CHI93FA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA193.md): Beech E18S · Ypsilanti, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1993 · N51FG · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's inadequate preflight preparation, false indication (on/off) of attitude indicator, and attitude indicator switched off. Factors were fog, low ceiling, the pilot-in-command's improper use of the attitude indicator, and his lack of total…
- [NTSB NYC93FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93FA102.md): Cessna 150E · Selbyville, DE · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1993 · N3981U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin and collision with the terrain. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the banner towing operation.
- [NTSB BFO93GA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93GA102.md): Beech B24R · Manassas, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jun 7, 1993 · N824V · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering for a precautionary landing which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A related factor was that the pilot's attention was diverted by the open door.
- [NTSB LAX93LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA244.md): Beech K-35 · Eureka, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1993 · N672T · Destroyed
  > The pilot disregarding the advice that visual flight rules were not recommended; the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation along his route of flight; the pilot attempting flight into known adverse weather conditions; the pilot's loss of aircraft control due…
- [NTSB LAX93FA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA242.md): Piper PA-23-150 · Diablo, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1993 · N522T · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and the improper in flight planning and decision making by the pilot.
- [NTSB LAX93FA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA241.md): Lancair 320 · Chino, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1993 · N69WD · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Inadequate visual lookout by the pilot of the Lancair 320, N69WD, that precluded him from recognizing a collision hazard and taking action to avoid a midair collision with the Cessna 152, N80203. In addition, the local controller failed to advise the pilot of…
- [NTSB LAX93FA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA246.md): Beech S35 · Lovelock, NV · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1993 · N5865J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continuation of VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions and mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB FTW93FA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA176.md): Piper PA-36-285 · Texhoma, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1993 · N57592 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's flight into known adverse weather conditions. Factors were the weather, the dark night, the airplane's lack of flight and navigational equipment, and the pilot's lack of instrument training and experience.
- [NTSB FTW93WA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93WA270.md): Aero Commander 680F · Chihuahua, Mexico · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 3, 1993 · N8676D · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW93WA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93WA259.md): Cessna 180G · Huazapares, Mexico · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 3, 1993 · N1281B · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW93LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA173.md): Grumman G-164A · Ganado, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1993 · N6752Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines
- [NTSB NYC93LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA097.md): Cessna A188B · Marengo, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1993 · N8254G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged clearance from obstacles during aerial application, resulting in a collision with trees. A factor in this accident was the pilot's lack of total experience in aerial application flying.
- [NTSB MIA93FA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93FA137.md): Cessna 152 · Miami, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1993 · N67571 · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude. A factor which contributed to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate altitude from which a recovery would have been possible.
- [NTSB BFO93LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA098.md): Cessna 150 · Milroy, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1993 · N2892S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance with terrain. Factors related to the accident include mountain obscuration and fog.
- [NTSB FTW93FA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA168.md): Cessna 182M · Hebbronville, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 30, 1993 · N91633 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued flight into IMC conditions. Factors were the low cieling and dark night conditions.
- [NTSB CHI93DCQ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93DCQ01.md): Grumman G-164A · Liberal, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 30, 1993 · N8385 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the powerlines. A factor related to the accident were the powerlines which were contacted during the aerial application operation.
- [NTSB SEA93FA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93FA125.md): Cessna 172P · Enumclaw, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 29, 1993 · N53408 · Destroyed
  > Inadvertent VFR flight into IMC. Factors to the accident were: fog and rain.
- [NTSB LAX93FA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA231.md): Beech D-50E · Lee Vining, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 28, 1993 · N2R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation; inadequate in-flight planning and decision making; and the pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB CHI93FA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA182.md): Aerospatiale AS-350B · Cameron, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 27, 1993 · N782LF · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to failure of the second stage turbine labyrinth seal. Factors related to the accident were: the unfavorable wind and tall trees bordering the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB FTW93FA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA165.md): Fairchild SA-226T · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 26, 1993 · N241DT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's poorly planned circling approach, and his failure to maintain an adequate altitude. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the dark night and a lack of visual reference.
- [NTSB DEN93FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93FA063.md): Mooney M20E · Westcliffe, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 26, 1993 · N5741Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of aircraft control as he attempted to turn away from a line of thunderstorms. Factors were thunderstorms and associated turbulence.
- [NTSB LAX93FA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA223.md): Cessna 172N · Lompoc, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 25, 1993 · N4783J · Destroyed
  > VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain proper altitude (or clearance) from mountainous terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: the low ceiling, fog, drizzle, obscuration, and mountainous…
- [NTSB LAX93LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA225.md): Cessna 172N · Page, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1993 · N734DB · Destroyed
  > the pilot's selection of an inadequate cruise altitude. A factor in the accident was the high winds and turbulence in the vicinity of the cliffs.
- [NTSB CHI93FA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA180.md): Beech C-18S · North Branch, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 22, 1993 · N67E · Destroyed
  > excessive use of brakes by the pilot-in-command.
- [NTSB SEA93LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA117.md): Stinson 108-1 · Brigham City, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1993 · N8589K · Destroyed
  > The premature liftoff by the PIC and his failure to attain proper rate of climb. Factors relating to the accident were the gusty crosswind weather conditions, the failure of the PIC to use all available runway, and transmission wires.
- [NTSB MIA93FA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93FA127.md): Cessna 172N · Deerfield Beach, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 21, 1993 · N4931D · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain airspeed (vso). The low altitude at the time of the aerodynamic stall was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI93LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA177.md): Cessna 120 · Crawford, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1993 · N2976N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed.
- [NTSB CHI93DCD02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93DCD02.md): Piper PA-25 · Essex, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 21, 1993 · N6453Z · Destroyed
  > Fatigue failure of the forward spar fuselage attachment assembly for the right wing. A factor related to the accident was: the lack of a directed inspection procedure that could have been provided with the issuance of an airworthiness directive.
- [NTSB BFO93FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93FA093.md): Piper PA-28RT-201 · Hancock, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 17, 1993 · N8247G · Destroyed
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, his initiation of VFR flt into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his loss of aircraft control due to spatial disorientation. Factors related to the accident were fog, rain, the pilot's self induced…
- [NTSB MIA93FA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93FA121.md): Bell 47-G · Parker, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 16, 1993 · N970B · Destroyed
  > the misjudgement of the distance by the nonrated pilot-in-command and subsequent collision with a tree. Contributing to the accident was the lack of helicopter experience of the pilot-in-command.
- [NTSB LAX93FA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA215.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Grass Valley, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 16, 1993 · N26075 · No damage
  > The pilot prematurely raising the airplane's flaps at an airspeed insufficient to maintain flight which resulted in an inadvertent stall mush condition. A factor in this accident was the darkness of the night.
- [NTSB CHI93FA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA171.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Hubbardston, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 14, 1993 · N4563R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed due to alcohol impairment while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB SEA93LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA105.md): Kaman HH-43F · Anatone, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1993 · N846D · Destroyed
  > Fatigue failure of the rotor transmission drive system, resulting from the improper certification/approval of the aircraft modification by the federal aviation administration.
- [NTSB CHI93DER01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93DER01.md): Pitts S1 · Madison, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 12, 1993 · N17FS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance during aerobatic maneuvers.
- [NTSB BFO93FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93FA082.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Lyburn, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 12, 1993 · N45087 · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to attain sufficient altitude to remain clear of rising terrain and objects. Factors related to the accident were darkness and rising terrain.

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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
```

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