# 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 NYC92LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA076.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-32 · Dayton, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1992 · N926L · Minor damage
  > A failed wheel rim following an inadvertent over inflation by the mechanic. Additional causes were the failure of the mechanic to be aware of the pressure being used and his failure to follow procedures. A factor related to the accident was the failure of the…
- [NTSB MIA92GA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92GA107.md): Beech C90 · St. Augustine, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Apr 9, 1992 · N105FL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to properly adhere to the published instrument approach procedure which resulted in descent below the minimum descent altitude. Factors which contributed to the accident were the low ceiling and fog.
- [NTSB MIA92FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92FA108.md): Globe GC1-B · Miami, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1992 · N90379 · Destroyed
  > An abrupt pitch up maneuver during acrobatic flight resulting in an overload failure of the right wing spar.
- [NTSB FTW92GA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92GA111.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Apr 9, 1992 · N8194X · Substantial damage
  > Fuel line failure due to vibratory fatigue. Factors were improper maintenance, manufacturer information for fuel line not available, and the pilots' failure to follow emergency procedures.
- [NTSB FTW92FA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92FA112.md): Bell 206L-3 · Venice, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1992 · N6610L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's incapacitation due to food poisoning.
- [NTSB NYC92FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92FA073.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Paris, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1992 · N9741W · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control which resulted in the airplane flying over higher terrain with a climb rate that was insufficient to clear the obstacles. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's lack of total experience and…
- [NTSB LAX92FA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA169.md): Globe GC-1B · Cucamonga, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1992 · N302CB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate altitude to avoid the rising terrain of the box canyon, and, his failure to maintain an adequate airspeed margin above stall while maneuvering in an attempt to reverse course. A factor in the accident was the pilot…
- [NTSB MIA92LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA103.md): Douglas AD4-DW · Titusville, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1992 · N91945 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in commands approach at higher than normal airspeed and his landing the aircraft at higher than normal airspeed at a point one half to three quarters down the runway resulting in the aircraft overrunning the runway and nosing over.
- [NTSB LAX92LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA167.md): Bede BD-5 · Compton, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1992 · N3DW · Destroyed
  > 1) A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, 2) the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, and 3) the inadvertent entry into a stall spin. Factors in this accident were: 1) the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane, and 2) the…
- [NTSB LAX92FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA161.md): Beech A33 · Paradise, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1992 · N9367Y · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's inadvertent use of the mixture control instead of the cowl flaps at a critical phase of flight, his misuse of the flight controls after the engine failure and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the student. Contributing factors in…
- [NTSB LAX92FA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA160.md): Cessna 182P · Arcata, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1992 · N1362M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's descent below decision height, and his alcoholic impairment of efficiency and judgement. Factors contributing to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions and the dark night light conditions.
- [NTSB CHI92FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA120.md): Cessna 182 · Port Washington, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1992 · N1230D · Destroyed
  > The continuation of VFR flight into IMC conditions, by a (pilot) unknown, and not maintaining aircraft control by a (pilot) unknown.
- [NTSB CHI92FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA119.md): Cessna 172H · Browntown, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1992 · N3884R · Destroyed
  > Spatial disorientation and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors associated with this accident were the snow conditions, an inadequate weather evaluation by both the student and instructor, over confidence in personal ability,…
- [NTSB ANC92LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA056.md): Cessna 150 · Kalskag, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1992 · N11140 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane as a result of his physical impairment due to alcohol. A factor was the dark night.
- [NTSB DEN92FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92FA045.md): Cessna T210N · Larkspur, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1992 · N212CS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to flare the airplane due to his reduced forward visibility. Factors were: the pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations, his failure to proceed to an alternate airport, fuel exhaustion, and weather conditions including snow, fog, and…
- [NTSB FTW92FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92FA099.md): Rockwell 690A · Taos, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1992 · N111FL · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain the climb after departing the runway environment. Factors were the weather conditions and the dark night.
- [NTSB LAX92FA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA156.md): Beech B95 · Devore, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1992 · N9652R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate altitude while flying over mountainous terrain. Factors related to the accident were: the low clouds, dark night, and mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB DEN92DTE01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92DTE01.md): Vans RV-4 · Bennett, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Mar 29, 1992 · N14BA · Destroyed
  > Loss of control by the pilot in command. A factor was: aircraft weight and balance limits exceeded.
- [NTSB LAX92FA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA154.md): Hughes 269C · Hesperia, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1992 · N9597F · Destroyed
  > A failure of the student pilot to maintain adequate rotor RPM. Contributing to the accident was a failure of the instructor pilot to adequately supervise the training flight and a delay in correcting a low rotor RPM condition.
- [NTSB LAX92LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA153.md): Beech F33A · Payson, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1992 · N8000J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's poor preflight planning/preparation by intentionally flying into known adverse weather and his poor in-flight decision by not flying to an alternate airport when the airplane began to encounter icing. Contributing to this accident was the icing…
- [NTSB LAX92FA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA151.md): Piper PA 28-236 · Lebec, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1992 · N4335N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's delayed inflight decision to reverse course to avoid forecast adverse weather conditions. Contributing to the accident was icing conditions and lightning.
- [NTSB BFO92FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92FA048.md): Mooney M20M · Youngs Bottom, WV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1992 · N9136J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate inflight decision to continue flight in icing condition which resulted in degraded aircraft performance, inadequate airspeed, and aerodynamic stall. A related factor is the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather.
- [NTSB FTW92FA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92FA098.md): Cessna 172M · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1992 · N20059 · Destroyed
  > Inadvertent stall during aborted landing. Factors were the tailwind, the pilot's selection of the wrong runway for existing wind conditions and his long landing.
- [NTSB DCA92MA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA92MA025.md): Fokker 28-4000 · Flushing, NY · Accident · 27 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Mar 23, 1992 · N485US · Destroyed
  > The failure of the airline industry and the federal aviation administration to provide flightcrews with procedures, requirements, and criteria compatible with departure delays in conditions conducive to airframe icing and the decision by the flightcrew to…
- [NTSB BFO92FLQ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92FLQ01.md): James D. Riehm Rotorway Exec · Bowling Green, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Mar 23, 1992 · N191JD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor RPM which resulted in the inflight loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience and overconfidence in his ability.
- [NTSB ATL92LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA067.md): Cessna 182 · Barnwell, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1992 · N5441B · Minor damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a safe altitude above the ground while making a low pass at night.
- [NTSB BFO92FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92FA044.md): Cessna 172P · Accokeek, MD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1992 · N65737 · Destroyed
  > The pilot experienced spatial disorientation which resulted in loss of control of the airplane.
- [NTSB SEA92FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92FA061.md): Ercoupe 415-D · Winthrop, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1992 · N86952 · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's alcoholic impairment of efficiency and judgement resulting in his failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around.
- [NTSB MIA92FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92FA099.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Aberdeen, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1992 · N16388 · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's decision to initiate a turn back to the airport at a low altitude following loss of engine power.
- [NTSB LAX92FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA141.md): Mooney M20C · Redding, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1992 · N7850V · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to carburetor and air filter icing, and, the pilots decision to attempt flight into known adverse weather/icing conditions.
- [NTSB ATL92LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA068.md): Maxair 582 · Willacoochee, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1992 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed which resulted in a loss of flight control, and an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB CHI92DCJ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DCJ02.md): Extra Flugzeugbau 300 · Grant, NE · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Mar 15, 1992 · N300MT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate aircraft control while performing aerobatic maneuvers.
- [NTSB BFO92FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92FA038.md): Cessna 182A · Norfolk, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1992 · N5119D · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL92FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92FA060.md): British Aerospace BAE-3101 · Alcoa, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1992 · N165PC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to use the airplane checklist which resulted in a gear up landing; and the pilot's failure to maintain flying speed which resulted in an uncontrolled collision with the ground.
- [NTSB MIA92LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA096.md): Ankerman, Donald L. SX300 · Okeechobee, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1992 · N11AG · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain airspeed (vs) resulting in inadvertent stall/mush.
- [NTSB CHI92FA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA110.md): Cessna 310R · Superior, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1992 · N1328G · Destroyed
  > Inadequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin, and failure of the instructor pilot to take sufficient remedial action to prevent the loss of control.
- [NTSB SEA92LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA057.md): Robert L. Rice Davis DA-2A · Billings, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1992 · N48BR · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain terrain clearance. Factors relating to the accident were the pilot's lack of experience and the rising terrain in the area.
- [NTSB SEA92LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA056.md): Aero Commander S-2R · Dufur, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1992 · N1763S · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's misjudgment of clearance with the power lines. Factors contributing to the accident were: object (transmission wire) and safety system (not installed).
- [NTSB FTW92DPG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DPG01.md): Wind Ryder · Little Rock, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Mar 8, 1992 · N123ZT · Destroyed
  > A loss of control for undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB SEA92LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA055.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · Oxbow, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1992 · N2645W · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain a proper visual lookout. A factor in the accident was the pilot's poor judgement in operating at low altitude along the river.
- [NTSB BFO92FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92FA032.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Sandston, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1992 · N100LC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision failure to follow the missed approach procedure.
- [NTSB BFO92FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92FA031.md): Cessna 210K · Frederick, MD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1992 · N8104G · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper IFR operation and descent below the ILS glideslope and decision height, which resulted in an inflight collision with trees. The weather condition and lack of a recent weather briefing were related factors.
- [NTSB LAX92FA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA136.md): Aerospatiale AS-350D · Ft. Grant, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1992 · N350AH · Destroyed
  > 1) The pilot inadequately evaluating the enroute weather conditions, and, 2) the pilot making the inflight decision to continue VFR flight into adverse weather conditions. Factors in this accident were the inability of the pilot to see the mountainous terrain…
- [NTSB DEN92FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92FA040.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-60 · New Castle, CO · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1992 · N303CA · Destroyed
  > An inadvertent stall during an instrument approach with the autopilot engaged. A factor was: the pilot's physical impairment from a prescription drug.
- [NTSB CHI92FA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA104.md): Cessna 414 · Freeland, MI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1992 · N69662 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's poor judgement in attempting flight after the airplane's fuselage was damaged during a loading operation. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the operator's failure to provide proper weight and balance data for the airplane, the…
- [NTSB LAX92FA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA137.md): Robinson R22 · Maricopa, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1992 · N8413Q · Destroyed
  > Destructive mast bumping for an undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB LAX92FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA135.md): Cessna 150 · Williams, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1992 · N7933E · Destroyed
  > The pilot inadequately evaluating the weather condition, and the pilot's inflight decision to continue flight into adverse weather conditions. Factors in this accident were the pilot's visual lookout ability being restricted by the prevailing weather…
- [NTSB ATL92FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92FA053.md): Cessna 172P · N Topsail Beach, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1992 · N65988 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to obtain and/or maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the ground. Factors were: the failure of the pilot to follow procedures/directives, his operation of the aircraft…
- [NTSB LAX92AMS03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92AMS03.md): Cessna 172D · Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean) · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Mar 1, 1992 · N2425U · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to adequately evaluate the weather conditions, and continued VFR flight into IMC conditions which resulted in the pilot becoming lost and disoriented. Contributing to the accident was the lack of total aeronautical experience and fuel…
- [NTSB LAX92FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA130.md): Cessna 150M · San Ysidro, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 29, 1992 · N45165 · Destroyed
  > The certified flight instructor's improper supervision of the flight to correct the student pilot's improper use of the flight controls resulting in an excessive angle of attack and failure to maintain the proper airspeed. Contributing to this accident was…

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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=264

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