# 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 LAX93FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA020.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Cottonwood, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1992 · N2221L · Destroyed
  > An inadvertent stall and descent into terrain when the pilot failed to maintain sufficient airspeed and altitude above the ground.
- [NTSB LAX93FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA045.md): Beech D50A · Ely, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1992 · N102F · Destroyed
  > 1) The pilots decision to attempt VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which included mountain obscurement and severe mixed icing, and, 2) his failure to maintain control of the aircraft due to a probable aerodynamic stall induced by severe…
- [NTSB LAX93LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA019.md): Cessna 310R · Saipan, Mauritius · Accident · 3 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1992 · N5074J · Destroyed
  > The pilot not following wake turbulence (votex) avoidance procedures, which are detailed in FAA publications, resulting in the airplane encountering wake turbulence. Factors in this accident were: 1) the pilot's inability to control the airplane after…
- [NTSB ATL93FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93FA016.md): Grumman American AA-5 · Snow Hill, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1992 · N8869L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat, which resulted in loss of engine power. Factors were the carburetor icing conditions, and the dark night lighting conditions.
- [NTSB SEA93FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93FA010.md): Piper PA-12 · Lowman, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1992 · N3743M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance. Factors include mountainous/hilly terrain, trees, and the pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB MIA93LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA011.md): Hunter Velocity · Apopka, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1992 · N141NH · Substantial damage
  > An encounter with wake turbulence from a Boeing 727.
- [NTSB DEN93LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA007.md): Marcy Kitfox IV · Longmont, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1992 · N130T · Destroyed
  > An inadvertent stall. A factor was: the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane.
- [NTSB DEN93FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93FA008.md): Cessna 172P · Woody Creek, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1992 · N63016 · Destroyed
  > Aircraft climb performance exceeded. Factors were: the pilot's lack of experience in mountain flying, and the high density altitude conditions.
- [NTSB CHI93LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA017.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Trenton, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1992 · N8675L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper aircraft handling while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB LAX93LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA017.md): Pasporello, J.F. RV-3 · Lompoc, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1992 · N65JP · Destroyed
  > The failure of an unidentified airframe or component system for unknown reasons and the resulting inflight fire.
- [NTSB CHI93LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA018.md): American Eagle 101 · New Hudson, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1992 · N7157A · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB MIA93FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93FA009.md): Cessna 152 · New Port Richey, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1992 · N757SM · Destroyed
  > Loss of control inflight by the pilot for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC93FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93FA028.md): Beech A36 · Middlebourne, WV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1992 · N1582L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to intentionally fly into known icing conditions which resulted in an inadvertent stall and uncontrolled descent into trees. A factor related to the accident was the icing conditions.
- [NTSB NYC93FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93FA026.md): Beech 55 · Leicester, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1992 · N1ZB · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain the proper glide path. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's lack of recent flight experience and his lack of recent instrument experienced.
- [NTSB FTW93FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA017.md): Cessna 150L · Liverpool, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1992 · N10736 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the obstruction. Factors were: the pilot's lack of total experience in night operations, and inadequate supervision from the certified flight instructor.
- [NTSB ATL93FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93FA012.md): Piper PA-12 · Cedar Springs, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1992 · N2479M · Destroyed
  > The private pilot's failure to maintain airspeed above stalling speed, and his failure to maintain a proper altitude, which resulted in an inadvertent, low altitude stall. A factor was the gusty wind condition at the time of the accident.
- [NTSB LAX93LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA012.md): Gilbert SX300 · Rosamond, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1992 · N330RJ · Destroyed
  > The pilots inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and his failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering which led to an inadvertent stall spin.
- [NTSB MIA93LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA006.md): Harkness, Richard W. Adventure · New Smyrna Bch, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1992 · N87RH · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot in command to maintain airspeed above stall speed following engine failure resulting in the aircraft stalling and descending uncontrolled to the ground. Contributing to the accident was the pilot in command's improper leaning of the…
- [NTSB LAX93FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA011.md): Piper PA28-140 · Rosemead, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1992 · N3940F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's poor preflight planning/preparation and intentional flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors relating to this accident were the prevailing low ceiling and fog.
- [NTSB NYC93FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93FA015.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Elkton, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1992 · N5152L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the landing which resulted in insufficient runway remaining to allow the airplane to reach sufficient altitude to clear the obstacles at the end of the runway
- [NTSB ATL93FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93FA008.md): Cessna 310K · East Point, GA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1992 · N111JC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply which resulted in fuel stravation of both engines.
- [NTSB ANC93FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93FA067.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1992 · N16275 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions at night which resulted in a loss of airplane control, spatial disorientation, and an inflight breakup. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the adverse weather and the…
- [NTSB LAX93FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA007.md): Cessna 172M · Fairfield, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1992 · N80780 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's delay in initiating a go-around during a night landing. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot misjudging distance and speed resulting a overshooting the touchdown, the night light condition, his lack of night flying experience in a…
- [NTSB NYC93FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93FA013.md): Cessna 195 · Shenandoah, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1992 · N4308V · Destroyed
  > A loss of control due to pilot incapacitation.
- [NTSB ATL93LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA007.md): Bensen B-8M · Holly Ridge, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1992 · N3777R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to operate the flight controls properly.
- [NTSB NYC93FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93FA012.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Pulaski, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1992 · N31953 · Destroyed
  > The improper decision by the non-instrument-rated pilot to continue VFR flight into known instrument meteorological conditions resulting in spatial disorientation and loss of control of the airplane. Factors which contributed to the accident were the actions…
- [NTSB ANC93FA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93FA148.md): Champion 7EC · Chugiak, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1992 · N8958R · Destroyed
  > Collision with the terrain for an unknown reason.
- [NTSB FTW93FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA008.md): Beech 95-B55B · Chatham, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1992 · N153Q · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent stall and spin. Factors were the power loss due to fuel starvation, the dark night, and his failure to use the boost pump for engine restart.
- [NTSB LAX93LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA005.md): Swich II · El Mirage, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1992 · N4663A · Destroyed
  > The pilot/owner's improper installation of the vertical stabilizer. Contributing to this accident was the pilot's intentional stall, inadvertent spin, and inability to recover from the spin due to the inadequate equipment (vertical stabilizer) design.
- [NTSB ATL93FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93FA004.md): Aero Commander 680 · Headland, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1992 · N4490 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while conducting a high speed taxi maneuver which resulted in inadvertent flight. Factors were the pilot's over confidence in his ability, his lack of familiarity with the airplane and the wind gust.
- [NTSB SEA93LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA004.md): Carlson Midget Mustang · Baker, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1992 · N111C · Destroyed
  > An inadvertent stall/spin by the pilot in command. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot in command's lack of recent experience.
- [NTSB NYC93FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93FA005.md): Beech 35 · New Manchester, WV · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1992 · N3863N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to obtain adequate airspeed and abort the takeoff. The pilot's premature rotation, upsloping runway, and a tailwind are contributing factors.
- [NTSB MIA93LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA003.md): Mcilraith Steen Skybolt · Hattiesburg, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1992 · N2GM · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA93LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA003.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Powell, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1992 · N32889 · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's failure to assure clearance from the radio tower. Factors contributing to the accident were the marked tower and the pilot in command's inadequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB NYC93LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA004.md): Lake LA-250 · Franklin, NH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1992 · N8549Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged touchdown on the water which resulted in a porpoised landing. Also causal to the accident was his improper recovery from the porpoise, resulting in a loss of airplane control and collision with the water. Factors related to the accident…
- [NTSB LAX93FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA004.md): Bellanca 17-31ATC · Elko, NV · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1992 · N33317 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to obtain an adequate preflight weather brieifing and the pilot's decision to continue flight into forecast adverse weather conditions. Contributing to the accident was the prevailing icing, clouds, and rain weather conditions.
- [NTSB FTW93LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA003.md): Cessna Ector 305A · Houston, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1992 · N910E · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The pilot of the other aircraft's inadvertent ground loop. Factors were the left quartering tailwind and this pilot's inability to see the other airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB SEA93FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93FA002.md): Beech N35 · Burlington, WA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1992 · N885R · Destroyed
  > The failure of screws on the propeller hub during takeoff, the improper inflight decision by the pilot to return for landing, and the steep, excessive bank angle which resulted in a stall/spin and loss of control.
- [NTSB FTW93FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA002.md): Clatanoff Rotorway Exec · Wimberley, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1992 · N41KC · Destroyed
  > The delamination of the skin on a main rotor blade.
- [NTSB LAX92FA410](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA410.md): Robinson R22-B · Martinez, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1992 · N8069X · Destroyed
  > An undetermined divergence of the main rotor from its normal plane of rotation which resulted in rotor contact to the fuselage and passenger.
- [NTSB NYC92WA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92WA186.md): Mcdonnell Douglas 500E · Niagara Falls, Canada · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 29, 1992 · N588DB · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX92LA408](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA408.md): Air Command · Eureka, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1992 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the unqualified non certificated pilot to maintain control of the gyrocopter. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB LAX92LA404](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA404.md): Lanceair 235 · Hollister, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1992 · N25EH · Destroyed
  > The pilot performing the final segment of a visual approach at too low of an altitude resulting in an inflight collision with a guy wire.
- [NTSB LAX92LA400](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA400.md): Schleicher ASW-20 · Middletown, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1992 · N789E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to connect the elevator control during assembly and failure to perform an adequate aircraft preflight check. Contributing to the accident was the pilots distraction by performing other tasks during the assembly procedure.
- [NTSB FTW92FA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92FA232.md): Cessna 310R · Idabel, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1992 · N616CA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's descent below the minimum descent altitude. Factors were the pilot's improper IFR procedure, low ceiling, and dark night conditions.
- [NTSB FTW92DRG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DRG01.md): Stits Playboy · Fredericksburg, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Sep 26, 1992 · N5579V · Destroyed
  > The inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB BFO92LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA150.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Bethel, ME · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1992 · N5867W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude to avoid the terrain. The dark night was a factor.
- [NTSB BFO92FA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92FA144.md): Hughes 269C · East Bernstadt, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1992 · N9609F · Destroyed
  > Inadequate maintenance inspection involving failure to detect wear of the clutch spring assembly, resulting in the uncoupling of engine power to the main transmission.
- [NTSB ATL92FA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92FA185.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Samantha, AL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1992 · N43313 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, his lack of expereince, which resulted in an encounter with instrument weather conditions during an attempted visual flight, and his subsequent spatial disorientation. Factors were the dark night…
- [NTSB SEA92LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA209.md): Anderson Vans RV-6 · Puyallup, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1992 · CFSJA · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to configure the acft for landing (lowering of flaps) and maintain airspeed above stall during final approach for landing.

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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=258

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