# 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 DEN92FA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92FA085.md): Piper PA-32-301T · Kit Carson, CO · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1992 · N8175Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot becoming spatially disoriented and exceeding the design stress limits of the aircraft. Factors were: the pilot's failure to obtain a weather briefing, his attempted VFR flight into a level six thunderstorm, and his lack of instrument time.
- [NTSB ANC92FAMS3](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92FAMS3.md): Beech 35 · Missing, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Aug 17, 1992 · N216JB · Destroyed
  > Missing aircraft due to undetermined causes and factors
- [NTSB LAX92FA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA351.md): Piper PA-20-135 · Fort Bidwell, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1992 · N1974A · Destroyed
  > An inadvertent stall while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident was pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB ANC92LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA132.md): Piper PA-18 · Iliamna, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1992 · N3906Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to maintain airspeed and stalled the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the unfavorable wind condition.
- [NTSB NYC92LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA160.md): Piper PA-25 · Wallington, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1992 · N4654Y · Destroyed
  > Pilot incapacitation due to acute coronary insufficiency which resulted in a loss of control of the airplane and impact with the ground.
- [NTSB NYC92FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92FA161.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Bradford, NY · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1992 · N44AE · Destroyed
  > A mechanical malfunction of the artificial horizon in IMC that resulted in spatial disorientation of the pilot and his inability to maintain airplane orientation. A factor in the accident was the improper maintenance of the artificial horizon.
- [NTSB LAX92LA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA346.md): Schempp-Hirth Cirrus · Bishop, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1992 · N7988 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's poor inflight decision to fly over mountainous terrain at an inadequate altitude.
- [NTSB LAX92GA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92GA347.md): Hughes 369D · Maxwell, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 12, 1992 · N58425 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate visual outlook, and failure of the company to provide adequate training. Contributing to the accident was: inadequate company supervision during the operation, and inadequate surveillance by the FAA which…
- [NTSB FTW92FA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92FA205.md): Cameron V-77 · Mesquite, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1992 · N9544G · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from known obstacles.
- [NTSB CHI92FA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA232.md): Bell 206B · St. Charles, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1992 · N200LT · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to see and avoid the wires, and his physical impairment due to alcohol consumption. A factor which contributed to the effect of the alcohol impairment was the medicine.
- [NTSB NYC92FA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92FA153.md): Danny M Damron Long EZ · Front Royal, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1992 · N90PD · Destroyed
  > The pilot's self induced pressure to complete the flight which resulted in intentional flight into IMC conditions, and a collision with trees. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's over confidence in his abilities, and the low clouds and fog which…
- [NTSB NYC92FA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92FA150.md): Cessna 340 · Falmouth, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1992 · N194S · Destroyed
  > The improper decision by the non-instrument-rated pilot to attempt VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions resulting in a loss of airplane control and subsequent inadvertent spiral and collision with the ground. Factors related to the accident…
- [NTSB LAX92LA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA337.md): Cessna 310M · Honolulu, HI · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1992 · N26070 · Destroyed
  > Loss of aircraft control for an undetermined reason after the pilot took off at night and flew the aircraft into the area of a thunderstorm and lightning.
- [NTSB CHI92FA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA231.md): Cessna 120 · Maple, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1992 · N1947N · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated private pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB ATL92FA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92FA153.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Waynesboro, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1992 · N3058R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged his distance and altitude during final approach as a result of his alcoholic impairment of efficiency and judgement. A factor which contributed to the accident was the dark night.
- [NTSB FTW92DPG13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DPG13.md): Cessna A188 · Forrest City, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 6, 1992 · N9858V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the trees.
- [NTSB CHI92DEC03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DEC03.md): Jarrell RV-3 · Jackson, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 6, 1992 · N50WP · Destroyed
  > An overload and total failure of the rear wing attach fitting.
- [NTSB FTW92FA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92FA202.md): Beech C35 · Leslie, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1992 · N617D · Destroyed
  > Pilot attempted VFR flight into IMC. Factors were fog, mountainous terrain, and the pilot's lack of instrument experience.
- [NTSB DEN92FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92FA083.md): Beech A36 · Camden, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1992 · N8193B · Destroyed
  > An inflight breakup of the aircraft when the pilot flew into a level three thunderstorm.
- [NTSB FTW92FA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92FA201.md): Cessna 172P · Breckenridge, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1992 · N63930 · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB NYC92WA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92WA141.md): Cessna Reems F172 · Munich, Germany · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 3, 1992 · N8041Z · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX92FA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA331.md): Cessna 152 · Maricopa, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1992 · N49016 · Destroyed
  > The pilot exceeded the design stress limits of the airplane structure by attempting an abrupt maneuver at a speed in excess of the maneuvering speed.
- [NTSB LAX92FA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA330.md): Mercury 1 · Pacifica, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1992 · N4625T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to attempt visual flight in instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB CHI92FA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA223.md): Edra/Mcdermitt Seabird/Petrel · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1992 · N109SB · Destroyed
  > Inadequate quality control during the manufacturing process resulting in the in-flight structural failure of the tailboom.
- [NTSB ATL92FA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92FA152.md): Piper PA-24-400 · Dovesville, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1992 · N8620P · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power which resulted from an undetermined malfunction of the ignition system. A factor was fog.
- [NTSB MIA92FA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92FA158.md): Cessna 172K · Rockledge, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1992 · N1196M · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during the final approach resulting in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent experience in the type operation, lack of experience at the airport in the type…
- [NTSB CHI92FA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA228.md): Cessna 172H · Grayling, MI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1992 · N8183L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB CHI92FA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA218.md): Bull KR-2 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1992 · N86QT · Destroyed
  > A loss of control in flight due to pilot incapacitation as a result of a heart attack.
- [NTSB NYC92FA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92FA139.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Honesdale, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1992 · N56692 · Destroyed
  > A loss of control in flight due to pilot incapacitation as a result of a heart attack.
- [NTSB DEN92FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92FA078.md): Cessna 337A · Ruidoso, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1992 · N337LS · Destroyed
  > The pilot experiencing spatial disorientation and the resultant excessive descent rate. Factors were: the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB CHI92DEC02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DEC02.md): Rans S-9 · Mason, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 1, 1992 · N5301A · Destroyed
  > The pilot's over-confidence in his personal ability, his lack of experience in the type airplane he was flying, and the fact the pilot did not maintain a proper airspeed.
- [NTSB FTW92FA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92FA197.md): Boeing A75 · Cibolo, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1992 · N62552 · Destroyed
  > Failure of the engine crankshaft due fatigue and the resultant collapsing of the left wing.
- [NTSB CHI92FA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA220.md): Beech V35B · Northwood, ND · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1992 · N8BL · Destroyed
  > Spatial disorientation of the pilot in command during initial climb.
- [NTSB CHI92FA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA219.md): Teal TSC-1A2 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1992 · N76TJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's not following procedures/directives.
- [NTSB ANC92FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92FA116.md): De Havilland DHC-2 Mark 1 · Dillingham, AK · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1992 · N67151 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's delayed decision in reversing course and his failure to maintain airspeed during the maneuver. Factors related to the accident were: mountainous terrain and a low ceiling.
- [NTSB MIA92FA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92FA156.md): Bell 47J2 · Adjuntas, PR · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1992 · N8476E · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain adequate rotor RPM during a precautionary landing following the loss of engine oil. In addition, the pilot failed to insure that the engine contained adequate oil, and that the oil dip stick was secure prior to…
- [NTSB CHI92FA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA215.md): Cessna P210N · Mineral Point, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1992 · N6503W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent stall and descent into terrain during a forced landing. Related factors are the manufacturer's undertorqued crankcase halves and inadequate surveillance, the pilot's delay in setting up the proper descent rate, and the altered aircraft…
- [NTSB ANC92LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA115.md): Cessna 207 · Yakutat, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1992 · N7ME · Destroyed
  > The pilot elected to fly an improper altitude. Contributing factors were the pilots attempt to fly VFR into IMC conditions, and the obscured weather.
- [NTSB SEA92IA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92IA164.md): Smith Vari EZE · Terry, MT · Incident · 1 fatal · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1992 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's exceeding liftoff speed during a taxi test.
- [NTSB FTW92FA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92FA189.md): Bell 206B3 · Block 651a · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1992 · N2072B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper glidepath during the approach which led to an excessive nose high attitude during the landing flare.
- [NTSB CHI92FA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA211.md): Stinson 108-3 · Boonville, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1992 · N948C · Destroyed
  > Inadequate preflight planning, and exceeding the performance capability of the airplane by the pilot-in-command.
- [NTSB SEA92FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92FA161.md): Cessna 172I · Donnelly, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1992 · N27JF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed after takeoff while using improper obstacle takeoff procedures. Factors include excessive flap extension.
- [NTSB DEN92FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92FA077.md): Cessna 172RG · Fairplay, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1992 · N4963R · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's operation at an altitude insufficient to clear obstacles in rising mountainous terrain. Factors were: high density altitude, diversion of the instructor's attention, and the rising terrain.
- [NTSB FTW92LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA187.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Midland, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1992 · N84102 · Destroyed
  > A loss of control for reasons undetermined.
- [NTSB DEN92FA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92FA076.md): Aero Commander 560-F · Manville, WY · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1992 · N560CM · Destroyed
  > A loss of control following flight into weather conditions containing thunderstorms, turbulence and icing conditions. Factors were: inaccurate weather evaluation and flight into known adverse weather by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB BFO92FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92FA109.md): Beech 58 · Denver, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1992 · N66829 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of aircraft control due to spatial disorientation. The weather conditions were factors that contributed to the accident.
- [NTSB SEA92FA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92FA160.md): Cessna 172P · Kingston, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1992 · N52201 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempt to conduct VFR flight in instrument meteorological conditions. Factors include fog and low ceilings.
- [NTSB LAX92FA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA313.md): Beech 23 · Fall River Mill, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1992 · N2359J · Destroyed
  > The pilots decision to turn down wind at a critical phase of the go around with inadequate airspeed resulting in a stall mush uncontrolled descent. Contributing to the accident was the unfavorable wind conditions and a stabilator interference caused by a…
- [NTSB LAX92FA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA305.md): Cessna 175A · Overgaard, AZ · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1992 · N8048T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper preflight performance planning and decision to operate the airplane over the maximum certified gross weight at a high density altitude airport which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance…
- [NTSB CHI92FAMS2](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FAMS2.md): Cessna 172N · Lake Michigan, MI · Accident · 4 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Jul 18, 1992 · N4500E · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.

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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=260

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