# 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 CHI93FA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA129.md): Aerospatiale ATR-42-300 · Chicago, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1993 · N422MQ · Minor damage
  > the unqualified baggage handler's attempting to load an unfamiliar airplane and inadequate training by the airline which employed the baggage handler.
- [NTSB SEA93FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93FA091.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Gold Bar, WA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1993 · N39375 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering for a water landing.
- [NTSB ANC93FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93FA050.md): Cessna 207 · Nome, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1993 · N6467H · Destroyed
  > The pilot initiated VFR flight into instrument meteorological and whiteout conditions. Factors which contributed to the accident were: inadequate supervision of the pilot by the company, inadequate oversight by the federal aviation administration, the pilot's…
- [NTSB ATL93MA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93MA068.md): Fairchild SA227-TT · Blountville, TN · Accident · 4 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1993 · N500AK · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to follow procedures concerning use of the engine inlet anti-ice system and/or continuous ignition while operating in icing conditions, which resulted in probable ice ingestion and loss of engine power; and the pilot's failure to maintain…
- [NTSB LAX93FA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA160.md): Cessna 172P · Livermore, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1993 · N97462 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to attempt VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors that contributed to this accident were: the pilot's lack of recent instrument experience, the rain and high wind conditions in the area.
- [NTSB DEN93FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93FA038.md): Aerospatiale SA316B · Aspen, CO · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1993 · N3153R · Destroyed
  > Failure of the flight control lower mixing unit due to fatigue, which resulted in the loss of control.
- [NTSB ATL93FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93FA066.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Kennesaw, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1993 · N4218E · Destroyed
  > Failure of the flight instructor (CFI) to assure that a proper rate of climb was established after takeoff to maintain proper clearance above the terrain/obstacles. Factors related to the accident were: darkness and the excessive weight condition of the…
- [NTSB LAX93FA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA165.md): Cessna 152 · Dunsmuir, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1993 · N89174 · Destroyed
  > An inadvertent encounter with rain and icing conditions. Factors in this accident included environmental conditions consisting of rain, icing, and darkness, and the pilot's overconfidence in his abilities to deal with the encountered weather conditions.
- [NTSB SEA93FA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93FA084.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Estacada, OR · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1993 · N63888 · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain proper clearance (and/or altitude) from moutainous terrain. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, clouds, low ceilings, and the high (mountainous) terrain in the area of the accident site.
- [NTSB NYC93FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93FA066.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Elmwood Park, NJ · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1993 · N6382Y · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate maintenance and inspection of the fuel injector system resulting in a loss of power of the left engine, and the failure of the pilot to maintain minimum control speed which resulted in a flat spin. A factor which contributed to the accident was the…
- [NTSB BFO93FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93FA061.md): Cessna A152 · Revere, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1993 · N761XA · Destroyed
  > The CFI failed to adequately supervise the operation. Related factors were dark night, lost/disorientation of the pilot, and her lack of experience in type of operation (night flying).
- [NTSB CHI93FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA118.md): Cessna 182N · Ludington, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1993 · N8945G · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper instrument procedures. Related factors are the below approach minima weather conditions, fog and dark night.
- [NTSB LAX93LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA166.md): Bell 47G2A · Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean) · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1993 · N8493E · Minor damage
  > The passenger's failure to adhere to the pilot's instructions. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the language/communications difficulty between the pilot & the passenger, and the bird strike.
- [NTSB ATL93FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93FA062.md): Cessna 402B · Tullahoma, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1993 · N405PC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the pilot's failure to ensure that the airplane maximum gross takeoff weight was not exceeded, the dark night, and rain.
- [NTSB FTW93FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA108.md): Champion 7ECA · Dublin, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1993 · N11052 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's attempted maneuver which led to his entry into an inadvertent stall
- [NTSB ANC93FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93FA045.md): Piper PA-14 · Rainey Pass, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1993 · N5153H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's attempt to fly VFR in IMC conditions. Factors were the mountainous terrain and whiteout conditions.
- [NTSB LAX93FA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA154.md): Cessna 172M · White Water, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1993 · N12587 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid the tower due to drug impairment. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the low altitude and the dawn light condition.
- [NTSB LAX93FA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA153.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Carpenteria, CA · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1993 · N55334 · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB DEN93FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93FA033.md): Hiller UH-12E · Applegate, OR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1993 · N5344V · Destroyed
  > The pilot initiating flight into known adverse weather. Factors were: low ceiling, fog, and turbulence.
- [NTSB FTW93FA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA105.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Radium Springs, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1993 · N47402 · Destroyed
  > A total failure of the airplane's vacuum system. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the dark night, snow, the pilot's loss of aircraft control, and the pilot's lack of experience in flying in actual intrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB FTW93FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA103.md): Beech 58 · Grants, NM · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1993 · N4320W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and the selection of an altitude that would not provide terrain clearance along his planned route. Factors were the dark night conditions and the mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB CHI93FAMS2](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FAMS2.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Grand Haven, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Mar 15, 1993 · N15206 · Destroyed
  > undetermined.
- [NTSB DEN93FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93FA032.md): Beech A36 · Englewood, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1993 · N4495W · Substantial damage
  > Power loss due to fuel exhaustion as a result of failing to refuel en route. Factors were: inaccurate fuel consumption calculations, lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing, lack of total experience in the type of aircraft being flown, and becoming lost…
- [NTSB LAX93FA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA149.md): Cessna 421C · Eagle Mountain, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1993 · N2656N · Destroyed
  > Failure of the left elevator for undetermined reason(s), which resulted in flutter and failure of the empennage, and subsequent uncontrolled collision with the terrain.
- [NTSB LAX93FA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA144.md): Cessna 152 · Apple Valley, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1993 · N48860 · Destroyed
  > The pilot inadvertently stalled the airplane near the ground. The intentional buzzing, over confidence in his personal ability, and poor inflight planning/decision were factors.
- [NTSB LAX93FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA141.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Big Bear City, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1993 · N2221G · Destroyed
  > A partial loss of takeoff power due to inadequate maintenance and inspection which failed to detect magneto and spark plug deficiencies. In addition, the pilot failed to abort the takeoff after two unsuccessful attempts to get airborne. Factors which…
- [NTSB ATL93FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93FA059.md): Cessna 172G · Jackson, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1993 · N5972R · Substantial damage
  > The pilots inadequate preflight planning and his failure to properly compensate for the wind. A factor was the unfavorable wind condition at the time of take off.
- [NTSB FTW93FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA096.md): Cessna 172N · Katy, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1993 · N222UF · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane for undetermined reasons
- [NTSB CHI93FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA103.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Newton, IA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1993 · N1646J · Destroyed
  > VFR flight into IMC conditions. Factors related to the accident were fog, and the pilot's lack of total instrument time.
- [NTSB DEN93FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93FA031.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 600 · Panama City, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1993 · N90399 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's poorly planned approach to the runway following an instrument approach resulting in a loss of control.
- [NTSB SEA93FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93FA071.md): Cessna 402B · Oakley, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1993 · N3103P · Destroyed
  > Poor inflight planning/decision. Factors to the accident were: dark night condition and terrain clearance was not maintained.
- [NTSB LAX93LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA148.md): Langerud Varieze · Zenia, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1993 · N91CL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's poor weather evaluation and continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions. The low ceiling was a factor.
- [NTSB FTW93FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA092.md): Cessna 340A · Center Point, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1993 · N88KH · Destroyed
  > Inadvertent stall. Factors were the weather and the light conditions
- [NTSB LAX93WA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93WA145.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Loreto, Mexico · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 27, 1993 · N166DP · Destroyed
- [NTSB BFO93FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93FA034.md): Cessna 180F · Brewer, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1993 · N4607U · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons, and the failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during the forced landing which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB BFO93FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93FA033.md): Beech E18S · Lemont, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1993 · N47E · Destroyed
  > Improper inflight planning decision by the pilot, and his failure to maintain proper altitude during the approach. Factors related to the accident were darkness, adverse weather conditions, and high terrain.
- [NTSB BFO93LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA032.md): Morgan Challenger II · Quinton, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1993 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's impairment due to a neurological injury and drugs, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane during an approach to land. A factor related to the accident was the gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB ATL93FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93FA061.md): Robinson R22B · Atlanta, GA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1993 · N621SG · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot/applicant of the R22B, N621SG, to follow low approach procedures, and the failure of the designated examiner/observer in the R22B to maintain visual separation from the Cessna 152, N5532Q. Contributing factors to the accident were:…
- [NTSB ANC93FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93FA033.md): Bell 214B1 · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1993 · N114CR · Destroyed
  > Inadequate maintenance of the hydraulic servo actuator which led to the fatigue failure and loss of flight control. In addition, the flightcrew did not, or was unable to, jettison the external load. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the pilot…
- [NTSB LAX93LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA124.md): Bertone Challenger II · Boulder City, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1993 · N4391V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control due to physical impairment as a result of either drugs or other cardiovascular reasons, or both.
- [NTSB BFO93FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93FA030.md): American General AG5B · Vergennes, VT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1993 · N1192Z · Destroyed
  > VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude or clearance from snow covered terrain after becoming spatially disoriented in whiteout conditions. The adverse weather and snow covered…
- [NTSB LAX93FA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA125.md): Cessna T210M · Coalinga, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1993 · N761NE · Destroyed
  > The pilots inadequate preflight planning and his failure to select a cruise altitude which would ensure adequate terrain clearance during the night cross country. Factors in the accident were: the mountainous nature of the terrain and the dark night light…
- [NTSB LAX93FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA118.md): Beech E33 · Avalon, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1993 · N7882R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's alcoholic impairment of efficiency and judgement which resulted in his attempt to perform aerobatics at night in hilly terrain at an altitude inadequate for terrain clearance.
- [NTSB LAX93FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA119.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Truckee, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 1993 · N15267 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. The adverse weather conditions contributed to the accident.
- [NTSB ATL93FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93FA058.md): Cessna 402B · Geneva, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 1993 · N69402 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain minimum controllable airspeed during the initial climb, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and collision with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB LAX93FA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA112.md): Cessna 414 · Truckee, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1993 · N711LT · Destroyed
  > The decision of the pilot not to follow instrument flight rule procedures during instrument meteorological conditions and poor preflight planning which resulted in operation of the airplane over the maximum gross weight and reduced performance. Factors in the…
- [NTSB MIA93FA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93FA065.md): Forney Ercoupe F-1 · Aguadilla, PR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 1993 · N7555C · Destroyed
  > Excessive elevator control input by an unknown occupant at an airspeed above maneuvering speed which caused both forward wing spars to fail. Contributing to the accident was fuel exhaustion due to poor in flight planning/decision by the pilot-in-command and…
- [NTSB MIA93LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA064.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 1993 · N5044Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's overconfidence in his own abilities and the subsequent failure of both engines due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the failure of the pilot to perform in-flight fuel consumption calculations, and the unsuitable terrain for…
- [NTSB LAX93FA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA110.md): Cessna 172K · Gorman, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 1993 · N79411 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather conditions and continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions
- [NTSB FTW93FA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA080.md): Cessna 140 · Jefferson, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 1993 · N76970 · Destroyed
  > Inadvertent stall. A factor was the pilot's performance of aerobatics at low altitude

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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=255

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