# 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. Page 266 of 617 · 30,845 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB MIA92LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA061.md): Cessna 172G · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 1992 · N121L · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. - [NTSB MIA92FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92FA062.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Homestead, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 1992 · N2606Y · Destroyed > The non-instrument rated pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument flight conditions resulting in spatial disorientation and inflight loss of control. - [NTSB LAX92FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA092.md): Cessna T210L · Temple Bar, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 1992 · N22592 · Destroyed > Fatigue failure of the turbocharger's turbine shaft due to inadequate maintenance, and the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision after experiencing a turbocharger failure. A factor related to the accident was: the lack of information in the pilot… - [NTSB ATL92FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92FA039.md): Cessna 421C · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 1992 · N40JK · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, and his continued flight into known adverse weather conditions. Factors were: the improper weather briefing by a flight service station specialist, and level iii thunderstorms. - [NTSB LAX92FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA090.md): Cessna 425 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · 7 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1992 · N425BN · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to spatial disorientation. Factors in this accident were: 1) the pilot's failure to obtain a preflight weather briefing and to properly evaluate the existing weather conditions prior to flight, and 2)… - [NTSB MIA92FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92FA059.md): Cessna 150L · Lake Alfred, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 1992 · N6032J · Destroyed > The pilot-in-command's inadvertent accelerated stall while buzzing at an altitude that precluded recovery. - [NTSB MIA92FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92FA058.md): Cessna 402B · Lantana, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 1992 · N3767C · Destroyed > The pilot in commands failure to maintain airspeed above single engine minimum control speed resulting in an inflight loss of control and collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot in command's failure to declare an emergency and… - [NTSB LAX92FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA088.md): Bell 206BIII · Crockett, CA · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 1992 · N95AT · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain vigilant watch for obstructions while intentionally cruising slowly at a low altitude. A factor was the power line was supported by distant towers, and the line was not conspicuous. - [NTSB MIA92LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA057.md): Walter R. Penney VARI-EZE · Lamar, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 1992 · N12WP · Destroyed > The pilot in commands departure into and continued flight in instrument meteorological conditions while operating under visual flight rules resulting in an inflight collision with trees and then the ground. - [NTSB ATL92LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA034.md): Cessna 177B · Memphis, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 1992 · N13564 · No damage > The passenger's failure to follow proper procedures to walk behind the airplane. Factors were the dawn light conditions and the light rain. - [NTSB LAX92FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA082.md): Cessna 421C · Mammoth Lakes, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 1992 · N2654M · Destroyed > The failure of the pilot to plan and conduct his departure flight to avoid high mountainous terrain, during which the pilot became lost/disoriented. Contributing to the accident was self induced pressure to depart before the arrival of a snow storm. - [NTSB CHI92FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA067.md): Beech A-36TC · Pekin, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 1992 · N345CC · Destroyed > The pilot-in-command's continued flight into icing conditions and his failure to use the airplane's anti-ice/de-ice system resulting in a build-up of ice over the airplane's surface area and resultant loss of control. Factors which contributed to the accident… - [NTSB CHI92DCJ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DCJ01.md): Piper PA-18-125 · Ashby, NE · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jan 5, 1992 · N1217A · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering. - [NTSB MIA92LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA054.md): Smith/Davis DA-2A · Holly Springs, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 1992 · N3093 · Destroyed > The pilot-in-command's improper management of fuel. This resulted in the airplane experiencing fuel exhaustion, forced landing, and in flight collision with terrain. - [NTSB FTW92LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA054.md): Alvin D. Campbell KR-2 · San Marcos, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 1992 · N651AC · Destroyed > The modification of the canopy hinge system which resulted in the loss of aircraft control due to an inflight canopy separation. - [NTSB DEN92FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92FA024.md): Cessna 421B · Steamboat Spgs, CO · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 1992 · N1974G · Destroyed > Airframe ice and the pilot's failure to remove it. Factors were: aircraft weight exceeded and lack of pilot certification. - [NTSB LAX92FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA078.md): Cessna 182R · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 1992 · N5485N · Destroyed > The pilot became spatially disoriented and lost control of the airplane as he turned away from ground lights toward unlighted terrain. The clouds, fog, and dark night condition were factors. - [NTSB DCA92MA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA92MA016.md): Beech 1900C · Gabriels, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 1992 · N55000 · Destroyed > Failure of the captain to establish a stabilized approach, his inadequate cross-check of instruments, his descent below specified minimum altitude at the final approach fix, and failure of the copilot to monitor the approach. Factors related to the accident… - [NTSB CHI92FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA066.md): Piper PA-31P · Mosinee, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 1992 · N500BH · Destroyed > An inflight fire with the cabin heater as the origin, and unsuitable terrain in which to make a forced landing. A factor related to the accident was the soft terrain. - [NTSB BFO92FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92FA013.md): Piper PA-60-601P · North Salem, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1991 · N36362 · Destroyed > A loss of control due to a distraction caused by a partial loss of power. Contributing to the accident was adverse weather near the destination airport. - [NTSB NYC92FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92FA053.md): Beech 1900C · Block Island, RI · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 1 · Field · Final report · Dec 29, 1991 · N811BE · Destroyed > The instructor pilot's loss of altitude awareness and possible spatial disorientation, which resulted in the loss of control of the airplane at an altitude too low for recovery; and company management's lack of involvement in and oversight of its Beechcraft… - [NTSB ATL92FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92FA033.md): Beech C23 · Lineville, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1991 · N9304S · Destroyed > The pilot continued VFR into IMC conditions where he collided with trees and terrain. Factors in this accident were: low clouds, obscured terrain, and the pilot's inadequate prelflight planning. - [NTSB NYC92FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92FA052.md): Aeronca 7AC · Salisbury, CT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1991 · N3103E · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while performing low altitude aerobatic maneuvers, resulting in a stall with insufficient altitude to recover. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's overconfidence in his ability to perform these maneuvers,… - [NTSB CHI92FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA062.md): Cessna 172M · Sanford, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1991 · N6623H · Destroyed > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain a visual lookout to avoid a wire strike. Factors were the pilot-in-command's intentional low level flight, his failure to maintain proper altitude, and the transmission wires. - [NTSB NYC92FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92FA050.md): Beech A36 · Wilmington, OH · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1991 · N236JS · Destroyed > The failure of the pilots to maintain adequate terrain clearance. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the night conditions, reduced visibility due to fog, and the likelihood that the pilots diverted their attention to the operation of the loran… - [NTSB ATL92FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92FA031.md): Beech 58TC · Bluffton, SC · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1991 · N6588S · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain minimum controllable airspeed after a reported engine power loss, resulting in a loss of aircraft control. A factor was the loss of power on the left engine. The reason for the left engine power loss could not be determined. - [NTSB LAX92LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA070.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Happy Camp, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1991 · N1679G · Destroyed > The excessive nature of the maneuvers attempted by the pilot at a low altitude during the takeoff initial climb, the failure of the pilot to maintain proper pitch attitude and airspeed to avoid an aerodynamic stall, and inadequate altitude to perfrom… - [NTSB DEN92FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92FA020.md): Grumman American AA-5A · Monte Vista, CO · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1991 · N9991U · Destroyed > An inadvertent stall by the pilot in command at an altitude insufficient to effect recovery. Factors were: aircraft gross weight above maximum; physical impairment of the pilot; lack of total experience; lack of recent experience; and lack of experience in… - [NTSB NYC92FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92FA049.md): Cessna 182P · Hanging Rock, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1991 · N58445 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, which resulted in the formation of carburetor ice and a loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing in trees. - [NTSB MIA92FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92FA051.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Rainbow Lake, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1991 · N47506 · Destroyed > The pilot in command's improper inflight decision to divert her attention to other activities not related to the conduct of the flight. Contributing to the accident was the exceeding of the design limits of the airplane leading to a wing failure. - [NTSB LAX92FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA067.md): Cessna 152 · Ventura, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1991 · N69028 · Destroyed > The failure of the pilot to maintain adequate altitude above the ground to recover from an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's handling of the aircraft specifically an excessive angle of attack which resulted in reduced airspeed… - [NTSB ANC92FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92FA022.md): Cessna 207 · Mcgrath, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1991 · N6390H · Destroyed > The pilot in command's improper inflight planning/decision and his attempt to fly VFR through IMC conditions. Factors contributing to the accident were the snow, whiteout conditions, and darkness. - [NTSB LAX92FA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA065.md): Beech 58P · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1991 · N766BA · Destroyed > **This report was modified on 4/21/2016. Please see the public docket for this accident for additional information.** the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed at low altitude, which resulted in a stall and loss of airplane control during a circling approach… - [NTSB DEN92FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92FA016.md): Cessna 210M · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1991 · N1231M · Destroyed > Insufficient terrain clearance altitude selected by the pilot in command. - [NTSB CHI92FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA059.md): Cessna 172N · Cumberland, WI · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1991 · N73920 · Destroyed > Failure to maintain aircraft control by the pilot in commnd. Factors in the accident are the pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather, a blocked pitot static system, lack of total expereince in type of operation, and lack of total expereince in… - [NTSB FTW92FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92FA048.md): Cessna 182 · Santa Teresa, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1991 · N5530B · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain control. Factors were the dark night, pilot's apprehension, pilot's lack of instrument experience, spatial disorientation, poor instrument location, visual perception and inadequate cockpit lighting. - [NTSB NYC92FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92FA047.md): Piper PA-23-235 · Fall River, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1991 · N4959P · Destroyed > The pilot did not follow IFR proceedures and was manuvering at too low an altitude to remain clear of the terrain. Factors in the accident were; fatigue, fog and no visual ground clues. - [NTSB FTW92FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92FA045.md): Beech C23 · Dewitt, AR · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1991 · N6012C · Destroyed > The pilot's attempt to land in IMC conditions and her subsequent loss of control during climb out due to spatial disorientation. A factor was the pilot's disregard of the pre-flight weather briefing. - [NTSB ANC92LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA019.md): Cessna 185 · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1991 · N2212T · Substantial damage > An inadvertent stall while maneuvering for a precautionary landing. Factors include a partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and inadequate altitude for the maneuver. - [NTSB MIA92FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92FA045.md): Cessna 152 · Naples, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1991 · N49278 · Destroyed > The pilot-in-command's incapacitation due to an undetermined cardiovascular event which resulted in an uncontrolled descent into the ground. - [NTSB ANC92FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92FA083.md): Piper PA-31T3, T1040 · Ninilchik, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1991 · N307SC · Destroyed > Undetermined. - [NTSB DCA92MA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA92MA011.md): Beech 400 · Rome, GA · Accident · 9 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1991 · N25BR · Destroyed > The captain's decision to initiate visual flight into an area of known mountainous terrain and low ceilings and the failure of the flightcrew to maintain awareness of their proximity to the terrain. - [NTSB CHI92FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA053.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Berrien Springs, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1991 · N6919P · Destroyed > The pilot-in-command's (cfi's) poor in-flight planning/decision-making and misjudged fuel supply/consumption. A related factor is overconfidence in personal ability. - [NTSB NYC92FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92FA044.md): MBB BO-105CBS · De Ruyter, NY · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1991 · N750H · Destroyed > An inflight collision with terrain after the pilot experienced spatial disorientation. Factors related to the accident were the night conditions, and the lack of visual cues. - [NTSB LAX92FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA058.md): Piper PA31-350 · Temple Bar, AZ · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1991 · N350MR · Destroyed > The pilot-in-command's poor inflight decision by not electing to proceed to an alternate airport and to continue to the flight under visual flight rules into instrument meteorological conditions. The low ceilings and visibilities across the flight route and… - [NTSB CHI92LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA048.md): Beech A36 · Rensselaer, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1991 · N61054 · Destroyed > The pilot's improper aircraft handling which resulted in an inadvertent stall and descent. Factors related to the accident were the obscuration & icing conditions. - [NTSB LAX92LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA057.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Pine Valley, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1991 · N36506 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to monitor the proper altitude over obserable rising terrain. A contributing factor was the pilot's encounter with a strong downdraft. - [NTSB CHI92FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA044.md): Piper PA-32RT/300T · Camdenton, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1991 · N39555 · Destroyed > The pilot's disregard for wind conditions, not aborting the takeoff, and inadequate remedial action by the pilot after the airplane became airborne. Factors associated with the accident are an inadequate weather evaluation by the pilot, not maintaining… - [NTSB SEA92FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92FA026.md): Cessna 172P · Snohomish, WA · Accident · 7 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1991 · N65831 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > A visual lookout was not maintained. - [NTSB ATL92FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92FA029.md): Aerospatiale AS350D Astar · Fuquay-Varina, NC · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1991 · N26FH · Destroyed > The pilot's improper decision in continuing the flight with a known engine problem, and the subsequent seizure of the number two engine bearing, resulting in engine stoppage. Darkness was a related factor. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?fatal=1&page=267 ## 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=266 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.