# 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 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.
- [NTSB LAX92FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA064.md): Glasair SH-2R · Nuevo, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1991 · N614LS · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to perform preventative maintenance on the airplane's powerplant which resulted in a loss of performance during an unknown phase of operation. Contributing to the accident was fouled spark plugs and the partial loss of aircraft…
- [NTSB LAX92FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA054.md): Aerospatiale SA 316B · Bridgeport, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1991 · N146RM · Destroyed
  > Failure of the helicopter's tail rotor drive shaft and drive shaft bearing due to undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB CHI92FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA035.md): Cessna 172RG · Litchfield, MN · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1991 · N9589B · Destroyed
  > Pilot factor in that he had spatial disorientation. Factors related to the accident are; VFR flight into IMC, disregarding hazardous weather advisories, performing flight into known adverse weather conditions, and overconfidence in personal ability by the…
- [NTSB LAX92LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA050.md): Speyer Avid Amphibian · San Ysidro, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1991 · N118A · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot/builder to follow the manufacturer's recommended airframe modification procedure to prevent the inflight loss of a flaperon due to flutter. Contributing to the accident was in inflight separation of the wing when the design limits of the…
- [NTSB CHI92FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA032.md): Beech B100 · Romeo, MI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1991 · N24169 · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's improper inflight decision and the minimum descent altitude disregarded during an instrument approach.
- [NTSB LAX92FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA047.md): Bell 206BIII · Davis, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1991 · N5011K · Destroyed
  > The decision of the pilot to continue night low level flight in forecasted adverse weather conditions. Contributing to the accident was the foggy weather and dark night conditions which restricted the pilot's visual outlook.
- [NTSB FTW92FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92FA024.md): Beech V35TC · Jasper, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1991 · N3GE · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to continue a normal climb after takeoff due to spatial disorientation. A factor was the dark night condition.
- [NTSB LAX92LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA046.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Fremont, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1991 · N36243 · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain an airspeed above the stall speed. His over confidence in his personal ability, lack of familiarity with the aircraft, and his inadequate training in acrobatic flight were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB FTW92FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92FA023.md): Beech C23 · Angleton, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1991 · N6637W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors were his lack of total instrument time, his VFR flight into instrument conditions and spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB SEA92FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92FA019.md): Cessna C-402B · Boise, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1991 · N29517 · Destroyed
  > The loss of power on the right engine during initial climb after takeoff due to inadequate maintenance inspection and adjustment of the engine by company maintenance personnel, and the loss of control by the pilot due to his failure to properly configure the…
- [NTSB NYC92LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA031.md): Mooney M20C · Painesville, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1991 · N9637M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid the powerline tower structure while executing a visual approach to the airport. Factors related to the accident were the lack of proper radio equipment necessary to execute the instrument approach, restricted visibility…
- [NTSB FTW92FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92FA022.md): Cessna 310C · Waller, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1991 · N6704T · Destroyed
  > The loss of directional control as result of the velocity minimum control airspeed not being maintained. A factor was that the maneuver was initiated at an inadequate altitude too low for the pilot to recover.
- [NTSB ATL92FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92FA024.md): Cessna 208B · Destin, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1991 · N951FE · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to follow instrument flight rules procedures by disregarding the minimum descent altitude for the approach and failing to maintain clearance from the terrain. A factor in the accident was the pilot's over confidence in his personal ability.
- [NTSB LAX92FA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA283.md): Cessna 336A · Big Bear City, CA · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1991 · N3848U · Destroyed
  > 1) The pilot inadequately evaluating the weather, and 2) the pilot making the inflight decision to continue flight into adverse weather conditions. Factors in this accident were 1) the inability of the pilot to see the mountainous terrain due to the ambient…
- [NTSB CHI92FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA028.md): Piper PA28-236 · Valley Center, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1991 · N412GK · Destroyed
  > The pilot's spatial disorientation, his loss of aircraft control, and his exceeding the aircraft's design limits. Factors in the accident were the pilot's disregard for directives and procedures, and his continued flight into known adverse weather.
- [NTSB MIA92LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA027.md): Beech BE-35 · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1991 · N2015W · No damage
  > The passenger's loss of balance resulting from a previous impairment.
- [NTSB CHI92FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA027.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Coffeyville, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1991 · N5935P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed (above stall speed) during the emergency procedure. Related factors are the pilot's poor planning/decision, inattentiveness, and the weather (low ceiling, gusty tailwinds).
- [NTSB NYC92FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92FA029.md): Cessna 340 · Columbus, OH · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1991 · N7672Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper execution of an emergency procedure, after an engine failure, which resulted in the loss of airplane control. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's improper management of the fuel system; the pilot's lack of proficiency in…
- [NTSB NYC92DGM01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92DGM01.md): Willkins-Wayne VARI-VIGGEN · Erie, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Nov 13, 1991 · N12VV · Destroyed
  > The pilot lost control of the airplane at too low an altitude to recover. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's low time and experience in this type of airplane.
- [NTSB MIA92WA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92WA026.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 12, 1991 · N2898C · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX92FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA043.md): Cessna 172M · Carmel Valley, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1991 · N80274 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a safe altitude above the ground during an intentional low altitude flight in mountainous terrain. Contributing factors related to the pilot becoming distracted while flying over the ground and to his failure to initiate a…
- [NTSB SEA92FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92FA016.md): Bell 206B · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1991 · N5736B · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control. Factors to the accident were: inadeqaute remedial action, over confidence in personal ability, and lack of recent expereince.
- [NTSB MIA92WA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92WA025.md): Piper PA-30 · Missing · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 8, 1991 · N8410Y · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA92GA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92GA024.md): Cessna 172N · Okeechobee, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Nov 8, 1991 · N739WS · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain altitude during a low pass at night. Contributing factors were the pilot's likely spatial disorientation due to the lack of surface visual clues, the dark night conditions, and the patchy fog conditions.
- [NTSB CHI92FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA023.md): Cessna 150K · Kiowa, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1991 · N5732G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to properly utilize the carburetor heat to avoid loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot-in-command's inattention and the encounter of unsuitable terrain during an…
- [NTSB ATL92FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92FA020.md): Piper PA-24 · Engelhard, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1991 · N7120P · Destroyed
  > The spatial disorientation experienced by the pilot, and his inadvertent descent into the terrain. A factor was the dark, night lighting condition at the time of the accident.
- [NTSB MIA92WA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92WA023.md): Grumman G-164B · La Romana, Dominican Republic · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 6, 1991 · N90514 · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC92FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92FA026.md): Piper L-3 · Plymouth, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1991 · N6AN · Destroyed
  > The improper decision by the non-instrument-rated pilot to attempt VFR flight in instrument meteorological conditions, at a low altitude, which resulted in a collision with the water. Factors related to the accident were: the overconfidence of the pilot in…
- [NTSB NYC92FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92FA025.md): Beech V35B · Newfield, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1991 · N1WT · Destroyed
  > Inflight collision with the ground for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX92FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA033.md): Cessna 337F · Bullhead City, AZ · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1991 · N1734M · Destroyed
  > The pilots failure to maintain a proper descent rate and to adequately judge the above ground altitude of the aircraft during the approach. Factors in the accident were: 1) the dark night conditions, 2) the pilot's degraded visual perceptive ability, and 3)…
- [NTSB CHI92FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA022.md): Rockwell AC 690B · Milton, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1991 · N799V · Destroyed
  > Incapacitation of the pilot in command, followed by the loss of control and an inflight breakup with a unqualified person on the controls.
- [NTSB LAX92LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA030.md): Bell 47-G5A · Kosrae · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1991 · N7162R · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's improper preflight inspection of the helicopter resulting in a tiedown strap not being removed from the right skid and subsequent roll over on takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW92FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92FAMS1.md): Grumman F9F-8T · Missing · Accident · 2 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Oct 31, 1991 · N24WJ · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB BFO92FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92FA005.md): Piper PA-28-180 · West Wardsboro, VT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1991 · N8855J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's flight into known adverse weather. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate flight and weather planning.
- [NTSB ATL92FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92FA019.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Darden, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1991 · N3559J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. The pilot exceeded the design limits of the airframe.
- [NTSB LAX92LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA026.md): Glassair III · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1991 · N121ST · Destroyed
  > The certified flight instructors decision to fly into known forecast weather conditions specifically prohibited by the airplane's owner's manual and decision to allow an unqualified pilot with limited instrument flight experience to occupy the left seat…
- [NTSB FTW92FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92FA014.md): Beech A36 · Marble Falls, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1991 · N7246H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's performance of acrobatic maneuvers at an altitude too low to allow for recovery.
- [NTSB LAX92LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA029.md): Bell 206B · Vallejo, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1991 · N3456M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional flight into known adverse weather, continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and improper altitude. Contributing to the accident was low ceilings, poor visibility, and restricted visual lookout.
- [NTSB LAX92FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA017.md): Cessna 414 · Long Beach, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1991 · N3843C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper emergency procedures by not retracting the landing gear when he shut the engine down and his failure to maintain airspeed. The scavenge pump failure, shutting down the engine and the inadvertent stall were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB NYC92DHA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92DHA01.md): Jesse Knight Long EZ · Milford, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 23, 1991 · N172JK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB NYC92LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA010.md): Balloon Works Firefly 7 · Webster, NH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1991 · N4051L · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the ground crewman (from another Balloon) to recognize the hazardous condition that existed, when the Balloon came in contact with a high voltage power line during a precautionary landing. Factors related to the accident were: the lack of suitable…
- [NTSB CHI92FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA013.md): Piper PA28-140 · Lafayette, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1991 · N38713 · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to compensate for wind conditions during initial climb. Factors associated with the accident are crosswind conditions and a dark night light condition.
- [NTSB SEA92FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92FA013.md): Cessna 172N · Columbus, MT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1991 · N733QL · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's operation at too low an altitude over the river and his failure to maintain adequate clearance from the power lines. Factors contributing to the accident were the wires crossing the river and the pilot in command's poor judgement in…
- [NTSB LAX92LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA019.md): Cessna 120 · Olancha, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1991 · N120MK · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall while on final approach. Factors were the high density altitude and the pilot's poor approach planning.
- [NTSB SEA92T#A01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92T%23A01.md): Lockheed P-3A · Florence, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Final report · Oct 17, 1991 · N924AU · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA92FA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92FA222.md): Maule M-5-235C · Moran, WY · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1991 · N19AR · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance and altitude from terrain while maneuvering, and his failure to adequately compensate for the wind conditions. Factors contributing to the accident are terrain-induced turbulence, unfavorable winds, gusty high winds,…
- [NTSB ATL92FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92FA008.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Spring Lake, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1991 · N83027 · Destroyed
  > The inadvertent flight from visual flight rules flight conditions into instrument flight rules flight conditions by the non-instrument rated pilot, and his subsequent failure to maintain control of the aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI92FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA009.md): Beech A36 · Lakeville, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1991 · N46MJ · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's decision to continue flight into known adverse weather. Contributing to the accident was the encounter with weather conditions favorable for formation of airframe icing.
- [NTSB NYC92DHJ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92DHJ01.md): Challenger II Bombadier · Moriches, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 13, 1991 · N8182K · Destroyed
  > A loss of control in flight due to a flight control malfunction for undetermined reasons.

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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=267

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