# 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 CHI93FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FAMS1.md): Cessna 182P · Portage, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Feb 6, 1993 · N7227N · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB ATL93MA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93MA055.md): Lockheed L382E-44K-20 · Marietta, GA · Accident · 7 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1993 · N130X · Destroyed
  > Disengagement of the rudder fly-by-wire flight control system resulting in a total loss of rudder control capability while conducting ground minimum control speed tests. The disengagement was a result of the inadequate design of the rudder's integrated…
- [NTSB MIA93LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA056.md): Ferran DOMINATOR-BIG ONE · Apopka, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 1993 · N4HF · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB LAX93LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA104.md): Fairchild Hiller FH-1100 · Volcano Natl Pk, HI · Accident · 4 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 1993 · N427FH · Destroyed
  > A loss of tail rotor control for an undetermined reason(s). A factor which contributed to the accident was the pilot's choice of a hover altitude/position inadequate to reach a shoreline in the event of an emergency. A factor which contributed to the severity…
- [NTSB CHI93FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA075.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Wichita, KS · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 1993 · N444TD · Destroyed
  > An improper use of the flight controls by the pilot-in-command.
- [NTSB LAX93LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA100.md): Wohlers Steen Skybolt · Fountain Hills, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 1993 · N8LW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's initiation of a low level aerobatic maneuver at an altitude insufficient to ensure adequate terrain clearance.
- [NTSB LAX93FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA097.md): Beech A35 · Tulare, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 1993 · N595B · Destroyed
  > The installation of an unapproved wing tip fuel tank system; an inadequate annual inspection which did not note, or correct, the unapproved fuel system addition; a wing tank fuel selector valve installation without adequate placards to show position or…
- [NTSB LAX93FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA096.md): Cessna 172P · Sun City, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 1993 · N53908 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to initiate VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the pilot's failure to obtain a weather briefing, the adverse weather, and the mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB FTW93FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA072.md): Beech V35B · Dixie Inn, LA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1993 · N74DC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC93FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93FA027.md): Cessna 310 · Teller, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1993 · N1776G · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain an adequate terrain avoidance altitude. Factors which contributed to the accident were the dark night and featureless snow covered terrain, both which created a 'featureless terrain illusion' which probably led the…
- [NTSB SEA93LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA054.md): Stinson 108-2 · Fruit Heights, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1993 · N8004K · Destroyed
  > VFR flight into IMC conditions was attempted by the pilot. Factors include rain, snow, and fog.
- [NTSB MIA93WA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93WA049.md): Beech 95-B55B · Walkers Cay, Bahamas · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 16, 1993 · N99ZG · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA93GA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93GA052.md): Hiller UH-12E · Chinook, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jan 15, 1993 · N28908 · Minor damage
  > Inattentive FBO personnel.
- [NTSB LAX93FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA095.md): Cessna 414 · Reno, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 1993 · N4733G · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to use pitot static system covers during icing conditions which resulted in a blocked pitot tube and subsequent loss of airspeed indications. This led to pilot disorientation and an invertant stall. Factors to the accident were…
- [NTSB FTW93FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA068.md): Cessna 150J · Porter, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 1993 · N5563G · Destroyed
  > Inadvertent stall. Factors were the pilot's failure to follow the published checklist and the improper flap setting
- [NTSB BFO93FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93FA050.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Ligonier, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 1993 · N28196 · Destroyed
  > Visual flight rules (VFR) flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and the pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude from the wooded terrain. The terrain and adverse weather conditions were related factors.
- [NTSB LAX93FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA093.md): Bell 206B · Hayward, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 1993 · N3202A · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather conditions and continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident were dark night light conditions and rain.
- [NTSB BFO93FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93FA019.md): Hughes 269C · Tonawanda, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 1993 · N1088Z · Destroyed
  > Improper inflight planning/decision by the pilot and his failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle during flight. Factors related to the accident include poor visibility and weather conditions at dusk, and the pilot's excessive airspeed for the…
- [NTSB BFO93FA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93FA018.md): Cessna 182P · Stow, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 1993 · N52785 · Destroyed
  > An inadequate preflight by the pilot, which allowed water contamination in the fuel and subsequent loss of engine power; and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB MIA93LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA047.md): Cessna 337H · New Smyrna Bch, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 1993 · N1443S · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain altitude while maneuvering in a turn at a low altitude, resulting in an in-flight collision with the ocean.
- [NTSB CHI93FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA063.md): Cessna T337G · Smiths Creek, MI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 1993 · N1ZD · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the approach. Factors which contributed to the accident were the adverse weather conditions and the dark night.
- [NTSB SEA93FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93FA048.md): Bell 206B3 · Ogden, UT · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 1993 · N1078V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continuation of VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his decision to continue his landing attempts under the adverse weather conditions. Factors contributing to the accident were the low clouds, fog and mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB ATL93FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93FA046.md): Beech A23 · Ft. Bragg, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 1993 · N5774V · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the loss of control during the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA93FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93FA058.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Brilliant, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 1993 · N8205N · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's intentional flight into adverse weather which resulted in a loss of control. In addition, the pilot was overconfident in his ability. Factors which contributed to the accident were the weather conditions and the dark night.
- [NTSB MIA93FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93FA041.md): Luscombe 8A · Lillian, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 1993 · N72088 · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed as the aircraft was turned from base leg to final approach, resulting in an inadvertent stall and uncontrolled descent to the ground.
- [NTSB LAX93FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA086.md): Rockwell 690B · Herlong, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1992 · N300CP · Destroyed
  > An inadvertent encounter with severe turbulence which exceeded the design strength of the airplane's structure.
- [NTSB DEN93FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93FA021.md): Cessna 210 · Aurora, CO · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1992 · N7469E · Destroyed
  > Collision with terrain when the pilot inadvertently flew into fog while conducting a visual approach. Factors were: inaccurate weather evaluation by the pilot and lack of familiarity with the geographic area.
- [NTSB FTW93FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA061.md): Beech C24R · Tulsa, OK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1992 · N3809Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's disregard of and descent below the published decision height. Factors were his failure to maintain proper glide path and localizer alignment.
- [NTSB MIA93FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93FA038.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1992 · N3620M · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to attain an adequate climb rate during the missed approach in IMC conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB SEA93FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93FA046.md): Aero Commander 680FL · Lester, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1992 · N111MN · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB MIA93FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93FA036.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Tarpon Springs, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1992 · N5343T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the minumum descent altitude (mda) while on a non-precision instrument approach. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the flight service station (fss) specialist's failure to provide the published notice to airmen…
- [NTSB FTW93FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA055.md): Mooney M20C · Deridder, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1992 · N6878N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control of the airplane in IMC. A factor was his lack of recent instrument flight experience.
- [NTSB DEN93FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93FA017.md): Rockwell 690C · Golden, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1992 · N81TR · Destroyed
  > The pilot flying the aircraft beyond the design maneuvering speed and exceeding the design stress limits. A factor was: clear air turbulence.
- [NTSB DCA93RA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA93RA011.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30F · Faro, Portugal · Accident · 56 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 21, 1992 · PH-MB
- [NTSB ATL93FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93FA039.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Phenix City, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1992 · N9319C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft in instrument meteorological conditions. A factor was the pilots lack of total experience in instrument flight conditions.
- [NTSB MIA93FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93FA031.md): Beech 65 · Orlando, FL · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1992 · N555GC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to feather the propeller to maintain altitude following a loss of power of the left engine. The power loss was due to an improperly maintained fuel system. In addition, the right engine lost power for an undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB CHI93FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA054.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Gaylord, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1992 · N6185P · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command exceeded the airplane's design stress limits.
- [NTSB ATL93LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA037.md): Donald Rhodes Moni 110 · Greenville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1992 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's operation of the aircraft beyond its design stress limits.
- [NTSB SEA93GA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93GA041.md): Cessna 550 · Billings, MT · Accident · 8 fatal · Final report · Dec 18, 1992 · N6887Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to follow established vortex avoidance procedures, as published in the airman's information manual, to provide his own wake turbulence separation.
- [NTSB LAX93LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA069.md): Lydick LONG-EZ · Tucson, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1992 · N777CJ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an airspeed or power setting sufficient to maintain engine rotation during the low speed demonstration. A factor in the accident was the insufficient altitude to affect an engine restart once the propeller stopped turning.
- [NTSB LAX93FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA068.md): Cessna 172M · Laie, HI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1992 · N1169U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent flight into a mountainous area where he lost visual reference to illuminated ground features which resulted in his becoming disoriented. Factors which contributed to the accident were: 1) the dark sky and low cloud conditions; 2) the…
- [NTSB CHI93FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA053.md): Piper PA-30 · Bowman, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1992 · N7243Y · Destroyed
  > The non instrument rated private pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance after inadvertent VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB NYC93FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93FA044.md): Beech 18T · Cleveland, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1992 · N706M · Destroyed
  > The improper installation of the elevator by company maintenance personnel and the lack of proper inspections by a company certified mechanic/inspector and the FAA certified mechanic with inspector authorization. A factor in this accident was an…
- [NTSB SEA93FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93FA039.md): Beech A36 · Aberdeen, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1992 · N7285R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper altitude, and an inadequate visual lookout. Factors include weather below approach minimums, fog, drizzle, and a dark night.
- [NTSB LAX93FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA066.md): Piper PA-31P · Oceanside, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1992 · N55UF · Destroyed
  > The airplane colliding with the ocean due to unknown reason (s).
- [NTSB SEA93FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93FA035.md): Cessna 421C · Wilsonville, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1992 · N98489 · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain control of the aircraft.
- [NTSB FTW93FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA051.md): Hiller FH-1100 · Forney, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1992 · N5046F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter as a result of his physical impairment due to alcohol. Factors contributing to the accident were: the dark night and the pilot's likely diversion of his attention from operating the helicopter.
- [NTSB BFO93FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93FA016.md): Beech C-45G · Elkridge, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1992 · N7770B · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to properly secure the cargo, which allowed a shift in the center of gravity during a missed approach maneuver and resulted in subsequent loss of aircraft control and flying speed. A factor related to the accident was failure of the pilot…
- [NTSB SEA93FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93FA033.md): Beech 35-33 · Riverton, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1992 · N755AA · Destroyed
  > Terrain clearance was not maintained. Factors to the accident were: snow and flight into known adverse weather.
- [NTSB NYC93LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA040.md): Boeing 737-300LR · Flushing, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1992 · N516AU · No damage
  > A lack of adequate clearance between the walker and tug which resulted in the walker being struck by the tug when he fell for unknown reason(s). A factor related to the accident was the lack of a policy to stay clear of the tug, towbar, and nosewheel of the…

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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=256

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