# 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 LAX92FA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA247.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Boulder City, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1992 · N2516D · Destroyed
  > The instructor pilot's inadequate supervision of the student pilot to insure the proper flap setting for takeoff which resulted in the proper climb rate not being attained. Contributing to the accident was rising terrain.
- [NTSB FTW92GA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92GA157.md): Hughes OH-6A · Sunland Park, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 13, 1992 · N10436 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid the wires.
- [NTSB CHI92LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA175.md): Champion 7GCAA · Brainerd, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1992 · N2519F · Destroyed
  > An excessive pull up and failure to maintain an airspeed above stalling speed by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB CHI92FA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA170.md): Gates Learjet 25B · Sheboygan Falls, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1992 · N38DJ · Destroyed
  > The copilot's premature liftoff and the captain's inadequate remedial action resulting in loss of aircraft control at low altitude.
- [NTSB LAX92FA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA242.md): Cessna 172I · Chino Hills, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1992 · N225EB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's poor weather evaluation and inflight decision to continue flight into instrument meteorological conditions in mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB CHI92FA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA169.md): Mooney M20J · Bloomington, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1992 · N302FW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the turn from base leg to final approach.
- [NTSB NYC92FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92FA103.md): Cessna 180G · Reynoldsville, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1992 · N4731U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel resulting in fuel exhaustion and subsequent forced landing in trees.
- [NTSB MIA92GA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92GA134.md): Cessna U206-F · Live Oak, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 9, 1992 · N8117Q · Substantial damage
  > Improper maintenance of the fuel system by the pilot/mechanic resulting in an engine failure on takeoff over terrain unsuitable for a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper in-flight decision to turn back to the runway, and…
- [NTSB LAX92FA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA241.md): Cessna 172P · Big Sur, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1992 · N5449K · Destroyed
  > Pilot incapacition.
- [NTSB ATL92MA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92MA118.md): Beech C99 · Anniston, AL · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Jun 8, 1992 · N118GP · Destroyed
  > The failure of senior management of gp express to provide adequate training and operational support for the startup of the southern operation, which resulted in the assignment of an inadequately prepared captain with a relatively inexperienced first officer…
- [NTSB NYC92LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA099.md): Murdock/Gates/Field Kolb MK-III · Boonville, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1992 · N3146G · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain proper airspeed, resulting in a stall and loss of airplane control. A factor related to the accident was the student pilot's lack of total flight experience.
- [NTSB MIA92MA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92MA131.md): CASA 212 · Mayaguez, PR · Accident · 5 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1992 · N355CA · Destroyed
  > The failure of the beta blocking device for undetermined reason(s), and the second-pilot's inadvertent activation of the power lever, or levers, aft of the flight idle position and into the beta range, resulting in a loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB FTW92FA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92FA152.md): Siai-Marchetti SF260B · Decatur, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1992 · N22FD · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power as the result of the failure of the engine oil pump. Factors were non compliance with a service bulletin, the lack of suitable terrain, and inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB DEN92LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA055.md): Takemoto KR-2 · Aurora, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1992 · N3LL · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertant stall.
- [NTSB ATL92GA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92GA121.md): Enstrom 280FX · Summerville, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jun 7, 1992 · N86262 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent flight into IMC, which resulted in an in flight collision with trees. Factors were the obscured sky and foggy weather conditions, and the night lighting conditions at the time of the accident.
- [NTSB LAX92FA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA236.md): Cessna 152 · Sylmar, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1992 · N701KA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to adequately judge and evaluate the weather conditions and his improper in-flight decision to fly close to clouds. These acts led to his entering IMC and becoming lost and disoriented.
- [NTSB FTW92LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA150.md): Lewis-Starduster SA300 · Wills Point, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1992 · N5649 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB SEA92FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92FA116.md): Cessna TR182 · Moxee City, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1992 · N736JG · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's inadvertently allowing the aircraft to stall. A factor contributing to the accident was: rising terrain.
- [NTSB ANC92LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA085.md): Taylorcraft F-19 · Suckling Hills, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1992 · N3550T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain airspeed and stalled the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the rising terrain.
- [NTSB CHI92FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA161.md): Cessna 177B · Almont, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1992 · N13860 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff while physically impaired by alcohol.
- [NTSB NYC92FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92FA093.md): Cessna 172N · Brookeville, MD · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1992 · N738YV · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Improper inflight planning/decision by the flight instructor (pic/cfi) in the Cessna 172, his misjudgement of distance between the two airplanes, and inadequate visual lookout by both pilots in the Cessna 172.
- [NTSB FTW92FA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92FA145.md): Bellanca 17-30A · El Campo, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1992 · N8230R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed.
- [NTSB ATL92FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92FA111.md): Cessna 152 · Lake Waccamaw, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1992 · N757VN · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to follow proper procedures while operating the aircraft in weather conditions favorable to carburetor icing. A factor in the accident was the weather condition, which was favorable for the formation of carburetor ice.
- [NTSB MIA92LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA128.md): Cessna A150L · Cocoa Beach, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1992 · N106DM · Destroyed
  > Descent into the ocean for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX92LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA228.md): Cessna 172RG · Strawberry, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1992 · N9645B · Destroyed
  > The pilot committed suicide due to the pilot's emotional state from interpersonal relations.
- [NTSB FTW94LA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA288.md): Beech 35-C33 · Lake City, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1992 · N2742T · Destroyed
  > Flight by the pilot into adverse weather conditions, and his subsequent loss of aircraft control due to spatial disorientation. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions, and the pilot's lack of instrument experience.
- [NTSB CHI92DCD05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DCD05.md): Rutter 532 Commander · Washburn, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 31, 1992 · N211CL · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the gryocopter during initial climb.
- [NTSB ATL92LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA110.md): Wicks Bobcat · White House, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1992 · N9CK · Destroyed
  > The pilot/owner's improper design change of the wing spar which resulted in the overload failure of the left wing. A factor was the pilot/owner's failure to perform a periodic inspection.
- [NTSB MIA92FA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92FA127.md): Cessna 172-H · Clewiston, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 30, 1992 · N3793R · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command (student pilot) to maintain an airspeed above stall, and his inadvertent stall and spin.
- [NTSB LAX92FA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA220.md): Beech S-35 · Avalon, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 27, 1992 · N5874S · Destroyed
  > 1) Improper preflight planning, 2) the pilots selection of the wrong runway for departure which put the aircraft immediately in an area of restricted visibility and fog after liftoff, 3) the pilots intentional flight into instrument conditions, and 4) his…
- [NTSB LAX92LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA218.md): Willis Homebuilt Gyrocopter · Adelanto, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1992 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > A loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA92FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92FA109.md): Cessna 172L · Colburn, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 24, 1992 · N3988Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot became lost/disoriented, failed to maintain airspeed when he attempted to reverse course in a box canyon, and the aircraft stalled. Factors relating to the accident were the narrow box canyon, the high density altitude, and the lack of mountain…
- [NTSB ATL92FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92FA108.md): Cessna 172B · Cherokee, NC · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 24, 1992 · N8102X · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft as a result of spatial disorientation. The lack of total flight time, and rain in the accident area were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB BFO92LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA072.md): Piper J3C · Camillus, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1992 · N88070 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to properly judge the ground clearance required to perform an aerobatic manuever.
- [NTSB ATL92FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92FA107.md): Maule M-5-210C · Wetumpka, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 23, 1992 · N62047 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout, and his failure to maintain proper clearance from the transmission wires.
- [NTSB SEA92FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92FA114.md): Cessna 172B · Eatonville, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 22, 1992 · N7579X · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB SEA92FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92FA113.md): Cessna 177B · St. Ignatius, MT · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 21, 1992 · N30922 · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's inadvertently allowing the aircraft to enter into a stall/spin. Factors contributing to the accident were: terrain condition, rising terrain, and the pilot in command's lack of familiarity with the geographic area.
- [NTSB LAX92FA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA212.md): Cessna 150 · Cottonwood, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 21, 1992 · N191P · Destroyed
  > A failure of the student pilot to conduct an adequate pre-flight inspection to remove contaminated fuel; a failure to maintain adequate airspeed to prevent an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate annual inspection of the fuel…
- [NTSB CHI92LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA154.md): Cessna 150H · Robinson, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1992 · N7200S · Substantial damage
  > Poor judgement by the pilot in intentionally proceeding to the airport in instrument meteorological conditions. The weather conditions were a factor.
- [NTSB ATL92LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA104.md): Cessna 188 · Elba, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1992 · N5519S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from objects (trees), and his inadequate visual lookout. A factor was the trees located in the practice area.
- [NTSB LAX92FA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA211.md): Taylorcraft BL · Chandler, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 19, 1992 · N26535 · Substantial damage
  > An excessive pull-up during departure and a failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was continued flight operations with known airworthiness deficiencies.
- [NTSB BFO92FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92FA069.md): Cessna 172P · Princeton, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 19, 1992 · N55110 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance over an obstacle. Contributing factors were a tailwind, dark night, and premature raising of the flaps.
- [NTSB CHI92DTK01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DTK01.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Iroquois, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 18, 1992 · N4427Y · Destroyed
  > An improper maneuver and failure to attain level off by the pilot in command while performing aerial application.
- [NTSB SEA92LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA102.md): Beech S35 · Davenport, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1992 · N9015S · Destroyed
  > Poor in flight planning/decision. Factors to the accident were: mountainous/hilly terrain and terrain clearance was not maintained.
- [NTSB SEA92FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92FA101.md): Mooney M20F · Glendive, MT · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 17, 1992 · N2920L · Destroyed
  > An excessive rate of descent, and the pilot's overconfidence in himself and the aircraft.
- [NTSB SEA92FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92FA100.md): Aerospatiale SA-341G · Yamhill, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 16, 1992 · N9000E · Destroyed
  > The pilot misjudged a maneuver performed at inadequate altitude.
- [NTSB LAX92LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA210.md): Cessna 182A · S.Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1992 · N2031G · Destroyed
  > That the pilot-in-command used poor judgment by flying at an unwarranted low altitude and misjudged the clearance between the tree tops and the airplane.
- [NTSB BFO92FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92FA064.md): Beech 65 · Madison, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 16, 1992 · N30RR · Destroyed
  > The pilot initiated VFR flight into known adverse weather conditions. Contributing to the accident was low ceiling, high terrain, and low altitude.
- [NTSB ATL92FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92FA102.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Greenville, NC · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 15, 1992 · N2259T · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain a proper climb rate after takeoff after becoming spatially disoriented. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions, the pilot's self-induced pressure to make the flight, and his lack of total…
- [NTSB FTW92DRD01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DRD01.md): Ayres S2R · Hebert, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 14, 1992 · N5637X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in an inadvertent stall and collision with terrain.

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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=262

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