# 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 CHI92DEX03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DEX03.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Decker, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 18, 1992 · N4766Y · Destroyed
  > Failure of the right wing spar, improper maintenance/modification, and failure to comply with an airworthiness directive.
- [NTSB LAX92LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA301.md): Robinson R-22 · Fresno, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1992 · N83556 · Destroyed
  > The cfi's poor in-flight decision to proceed over the trees instead of the previously performed right circling turns and both pilots inadequate visual look-out. Contributing to this accident were the trees that partially obstructed the view of the power line…
- [NTSB FTW92FA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92FA180.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Tool, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1992 · N6959C · Destroyed
  > The pilot exceeded the design stress limits of the airframe as a result of flight into known adverse weather conditions.
- [NTSB ATL92FA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92FA139.md): Beech 58P · Greenville, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1992 · N3810L · Destroyed
  > Continued flight by the pilot into an area of known adverse weather, and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft, which resulted in exceeding the design stress limits of the plane and overload failure of the stabilizers and wings. The adverse weather…
- [NTSB ATL92FA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92FA138.md): Kory G. Cornum SH-3R · Auburn, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1992 · N383KR · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain adequate airspeed after initiating a maneuver from low altitude. A factor was the lack of sufficient altitude.
- [NTSB ANC92FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92FA106.md): Short Brothers SC7 · Bethel, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1992 · N20086 · Destroyed
  > Inadequate security of the cargo which shifted rearward during the takeoff roll. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the over gross weight condition, and the improper alteration of the tie down rings by the overhauling maintenance facility.
- [NTSB SEA92FA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92FA148.md): Cessna 150 · Burns, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1992 · N5988E · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from wires on a 500 kv electrical power transmission line.
- [NTSB LAX92FA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA294.md): Bell 206B · Twin Peaks, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1992 · N59484 · Destroyed
  > Was the pilot's decision to initiate the flight in known adverse weather and continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to this accident was the low clouds and fog.
- [NTSB SEA92FA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92FA147.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Woods Cross, UT · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1992 · N9323P · Destroyed
  > Pilot factor in that he failed to attain and maintain sufficient flying speed. Factors to the accident were: cylinder over temperature, improper use of the mixture and procedures/directives were not followed.
- [NTSB LAX92FA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA289.md): Cessna T210N · Superior, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1992 · N6483C · Destroyed
  > An inadequate major engine overhaul procedure, during which previous crankshaft damage was not detected. Contributing to the accident was a surface initiated fatigue failure of the engine crankshaft.
- [NTSB BFO92FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92FA095.md): Aeronca 7EC · Slatington, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1992 · N7578B · Destroyed
  > The loss of control in flight for undetermined reasons which resulted in an inadvertent stall at an altitude insufficient for recovery.
- [NTSB BFO92FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92FA094.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-40 · Concord, NH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1992 · N220MA · Destroyed
  > Loss of control during flight for undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB BFO92FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92FA093.md): Cessna U206F · Portland, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1992 · CGTCM · Substantial damage
  > Improper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot, resulting in fuel starvation due to improper positioning of the fuel selector. Factors related to the accident were: an undetermined electrical failure, and loss of fuel quantity indication.
- [NTSB SEA92FA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92FA154.md): Beech 58 · Pierce, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1992 · N23LB · Destroyed
  > Inflight loss of control when aircraft control was not maintained. Factors to the accident were: flight into known adverse weather and thunderstorm activity.
- [NTSB CHI92FA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA201.md): Cessna 172N · St Paul, MN · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1992 · N6376F · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Inadequate visual lookout by the pilots of both airplanes, which resulted in their failure to see-and-avoid conflicting traffic, and failure of the relieving controllers to use the radar display to identify and sequence an airplane entering the pattern.…
- [NTSB BFO92FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92FA088.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Bowling Green, KY · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1992 · N188AL · Destroyed
  > The loss of control in flight due to spatial disorientation/vertigo.
- [NTSB CHI92LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA198.md): Cessna 177B · Dwight, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1992 · N35107 · No damage
  > The passenger's inattention to the propeller arc and the pilot's improper procedure in disembarking a passenger while the engine was running.
- [NTSB MIA92LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA145.md): Raven S-60A · Dover, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1992 · N4037Q · Minor damage
  > The pilot in commands choice of landing area near electrical lines and his failure to exit the balloon and seek safety when it was determined the deflating bag was going to make contact with power lines resulting in his receiving electrocution injuries.
- [NTSB LAX92WA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92WA284.md): Beech 58 · Ensenada, Mexico · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 4, 1992 · N23739 · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI92LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA196.md): Luscombe 8E · Napoleon, ND · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1992 · N2264K · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed above a stall.
- [NTSB CHI92FA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA195.md): Mooney M20K · Oconto Falls, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1992 · N231FW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from obstructions during a low pass.
- [NTSB LAX92LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA274.md): Grumman G-164A · Tulare, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1992 · N8636H · Destroyed
  > An inflight hopper compartment fire due to the incompatibility of the chemical loads, and, the failure of the operator follow the cautionary directives of the chemical manufacturer.
- [NTSB NYC92LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA136.md): Beech N35 · Middletown, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1992 · N1211Z · Substantial damage
  > Improper altitude control by the pilot which resulted in a collision with trees.
- [NTSB MIA92LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA144.md): Dofka, Martin F. KR-2 · Homestead, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1992 · N9667N · Destroyed
  > Inadvertent stall by the pilot while attempting to return to the airport following loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the loss of power due to a sticking exhaust valve, and failure of the pilot to assure all ignition leads were connected…
- [NTSB LAX92FA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA271.md): Holmes-Salley/Starduster Too SA300 · Chatsworth, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1992 · N27BP · Destroyed
  > The pilots inflight loss of control for undetermined reasons and an inadvertent entry into a stall spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience in type of aircraft and a low cloud cover.
- [NTSB SEA92FA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92FA140.md): Beech A36TC · Ballantine, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1992 · N3696R · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's physical impairment and his continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors relating to the accident were: the weather conditions and the hilly terrain.
- [NTSB NYC92FA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92FA133.md): Cessna 152 · Pleasant Mount, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1992 · N757QN · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to perform low altitude maneuvers, resulting in a loss of airplane control and collision with trees. Factors related to the accident were the ostentatious display by the pilot, and his lack of total flight experience.
- [NTSB LAX92FA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA267.md): Robinson R22 · Richmond, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1992 · N83858 · Destroyed
  > A divergence of the main rotor from its normal plane of rotation for an undetermined reason(s) which resulted in rotor contact to the tailboom.
- [NTSB FTW92DRA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DRA02.md): Jimi Youngblood Rans Coyote II · Bryan, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jun 29, 1992 · N12CY · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent stall of the airplane.
- [NTSB ATL92LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA132.md): Bell 206B · Bessemer, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1992 · N2636X · Destroyed
  > The pilots failure to maintain clearance from wires.
- [NTSB NYC92FIG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92FIG01.md): Tierra II · Williamsport, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 28, 1992 · N531PJ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's alcoholic impairment of efficiency and judgement resulting in a loss of control of the airplane during a forced landing following a power loss for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB MIA92LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA143.md): Piper PA-23-250 · St. Thomas · Accident · 4 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1992 · N59LD · Destroyed
  > In-flight fire for undetermined reasons, and in-flight collision with the water.
- [NTSB CHI92DCA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DCA03.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Mokane, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 28, 1992 · N5175L · Destroyed
  > An inadequate visual lookout by the pilot and his failure to maintain clearance from the wires.
- [NTSB MIA92FA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92FA142.md): Hughes 369HS · Labelle, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1992 · N9089F · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's improper application of collective pitch during an autorotative landing resulting in insufficient rotor RPM and in-flight collision with trees and the terrain. Contributing to the accident was the total loss of engine power due to fuel…
- [NTSB FTW92FA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92FA169.md): Rockwell 690B · Konawa, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1992 · N690JC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane which resulted in an inadvertent spiral and subsequent rapid descent. The design stress limits of the airframe were exceeded resulting in an overload failure of the empennage. Factors related to the…
- [NTSB DEN92FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92FA064.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-30 · Alamagordo, NM · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1992 · N108SC · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to exercise adequate VFR departure terrain avoidance procedures, and the failure of the controller to issue a safety alert to the pilot. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the pilot's lack of familiarity with the…
- [NTSB LAX92FA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA260.md): Cessna 421B · Monterey, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1992 · N628RJ · Destroyed
  > The owner/pilot's poor judgement in attempting an operation beyond his experience and ability, which resulted in his failure to attain an adequate climb profile necessary for terrain clearance. Also, the owner/pilot lacked instrument experience, and was…
- [NTSB FTW92DPJ03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DPJ03.md): Cessna 188A · Idabel, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 24, 1992 · N9973G · Destroyed
  > Power loss for undetermined reasons. A factor was lack of unsuitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX92FA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA257.md): Waco UPF-7 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1992 · N29926 · Destroyed
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilots inadequate preflight planning and his failure to refuel the airplane prior to departure. Factors in the accident were: 1) the unreliable fuel sight gauges which were contaminated with a tar like residue which may have…
- [NTSB NYC92FA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92FA123.md): MBB BK-117 · Middletown, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1992 · N117HH · Destroyed
  > A wire strike after the pilot made a decision to continue the approach into an area of hazards. Factors related to the accident were the failure of the pilot and the hospital communicator to request all available information about the landing area and…
- [NTSB SEA92FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92FA130.md): Champion 7GCBC · Prosser, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1992 · N1812G · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate inflight planning/preparation and airspeed was not maintained. A factor to the accident was: an uncontrolled stall/spin.
- [NTSB FTW92FA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92FA165.md): Piper J3C-65 · Addison, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1992 · N3128M · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the left elevator assembly due to corrosion.
- [NTSB DEN92LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA062.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Rocky Ford, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1992 · N3649D · Destroyed
  > The pilots failure to maintain altitude due to spatial disorientation. Factors were: low overcast skies and ground fog.
- [NTSB DCA92MA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA92MA040.md): Cessna 402C · Meadview, AZ · Accident · 10 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1992 · N2715X · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to follow the emergency procedure (engine failure after takeoff) and his failure to maintain minimum control speed (VMC), which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. Factors related to the accident were failure (disengagement) of the…
- [NTSB SEA92LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA129.md): William Bovard Glasair · Woodland, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1992 · N107WB · Destroyed
  > Inadequate airspeed. Factors to the accident were: a tailwind takeoff and poor preflight planning/preparation.
- [NTSB FTW92FA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92FA163.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Bethany, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1992 · N7419J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control which resulted in an inadvertent stall. The gusty wind was a factor.
- [NTSB DEN92FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92FA060.md): Beech V35B · Tulsa, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1992 · N4567S · Destroyed
  > Aircraft climb performance exceeded. Factors were: aircraft gross weight exceeded, grass runway selected, takeoff flaps not used, and premature rotation.
- [NTSB CHI92FA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA183.md): Piper PA-28-180D · Troy, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1992 · N429HD · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane.
- [NTSB NYC92FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92FA118.md): Beech BE-200 · New Castle, DE · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1992 · N32HG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper execution of an emergency procedure, after an engine failure, which resulted in a loss of airspeed and subsequent stall at an altitude too low for recovery. A factor related to the accident was the fatigue failure of a compressor turbine…
- [NTSB NYC92FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92FA117.md): Bell 47-G4A · Shelburne Falls, MA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1992 · N1041B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance. Contributing was inadequate 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
```

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