# 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 SEA91FA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA235.md): Piper PA32RT-300T · Mayfield, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1991 · N3006J · Destroyed
  > Poor in flight planning/decision. Factors to the accident were: flight into known adverse weather, inadvertent VFR flight into IMC and inadequate clearance.
- [NTSB LAX91LA383](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA383.md): Cessna 172 · Arroyo Grande, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1991 · N739YG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper altitude, and continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB DEN91DTE02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91DTE02.md): Cresawn Pitts S1-C · Calhan, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Sep 3, 1991 · N939PC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain adequate aircraft control to avoid terrain collision.
- [NTSB CHI91LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA282.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Emporia, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1991 · N6136D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his delay in taking remedial action. The weather (fog) was a related factor.
- [NTSB ATL91LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA168.md): Piper PA-25-235C · Bainbridge, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1991 · N4393Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from objects while practicing aerial application procedures.
- [NTSB LAX91LA377](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA377.md): Kaman HH43 B/F · Coleville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1991 · N53RH · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to adequately calculate the helicopter performance. Contributing to the accident was a delay in jettisoning the external load; the pilot's overconfidence in his abilities; and exceeding of the helicopter's hover ability during high…
- [NTSB CHI91DCD03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DCD03.md): Tullis Tierra II · Ottumwa, IA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Aug 31, 1991 · N2162S · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane during maneuvering flight.
- [NTSB BFO91FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91FA078.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Sod, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1991 · N5435Y · Destroyed
  > The improper level off which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing was fuel starvation resulting in partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB MIA91GA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91GA211.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · Lake City, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 30, 1991 · N4022D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout due to his diverted attention to observe and enter the location of an illegal marijuana patch into the on board loran unit.
- [NTSB CHI91DEV03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DEV03.md): Hocker Dragonfly · Metropolis, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 30, 1991 · N28P · Destroyed
  > Pilot's failure to maintain airspeed above stall.
- [NTSB SEA91FA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA223.md): Aerospatiale 350 B1 · Walton, OR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1991 · N64SF · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain.
- [NTSB MIA91FA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91FA210.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Miami, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1991 · N41431 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to adequately drain the fuel system of water. A contributing factor was the pilot's decision to continue the takeoff with a known deficiency. The pilot's selection of a forced landing area was poor in that a better landing area was…
- [NTSB MIA91FA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91FA209.md): Aeronca 7AC · Dawson, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1991 · N84216 · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain altitude while maneuvering.
- [NTSB FTW91FA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91FA155.md): Bell 412 · Garden Banks · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1991 · N3909F · Substantial damage
  > Overheating and subsequent failure of the number one tail rotor hanger bearing for an undeterined reason, and failure of the tail rotor drive shaft.
- [NTSB SEA91FA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA220.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Arlington, WY · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1991 · N14698 · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Factors contriubting to the accident were trees and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance above the trees.
- [NTSB NYC91FA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA218.md): Cessna 150M · Marlboro, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1991 · N704MV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper aircraft handling which resulted in an inadvertent stall and loss of control at an altitude insufficient for recovery. Factors related to the accident were an engine failure due to fuel exhaustion and improper preflight preparation.
- [NTSB ANC91FA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91FA132.md): Cessna 172 · Eklutna Lake, AK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1991 · N98785 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing to the accident was the high terrain.
- [NTSB SEA91FA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA216.md): Pilatus Britten-Norman BN-2A-26 Islander · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1991 · N68HA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's attempting to operate VFR in instrument meteorological conditions. Factors contributing to the accident were upsloping terrain in the aircraft's flight path as well as weather conditions resulting in an obscuration of the terrain.
- [NTSB FTW91FA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91FA149.md): Cessna 150K · Waller, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1991 · N6102G · Destroyed
  > The instructor pilot's failure to take remedial action during stall/spin training. Factors were the instructor's overconfidence in his personal ability and the student's apprehension of stalls.
- [NTSB LAX91LA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA365.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Oceano, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1991 · N2526C · Destroyed
  > Unknown. The main airplane wreckage and the body of the pilot are presumed lost at sea.
- [NTSB SEA91LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA210.md): Weyerts Rans S-10 · Stanwood, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1991 · N35PR · Destroyed
  > An undetermined loss of engine power and the pilot's allowing the airspeed to decelerate below the stall speed during the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN91FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91FA116.md): Cessna 182N · Climax, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1991 · N76AM · Substantial damage
  > Improper in-flight planning/decision by the non-rated pilot and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall. A factor related to the accident was: the pilot's lack of qualification.
- [NTSB ANC91FA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91FA128.md): Maule M-5 · Ruby, AK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1991 · N9026E · Destroyed
  > A loss of control inflight due to improper aircraft handling and alcohol impairment.
- [NTSB NYC91FA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA212.md): Beech 58 · Brookhaven, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1991 · N104SB · Destroyed
  > Pilot physiological incapacitation which resulted in a loss of control in flight, and an uncontrolled descent into water.
- [NTSB ATL91LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA162.md): Harold J. Eagen Pitts Special S-1C · Monroe, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1991 · N9HE · Destroyed
  > Contamination and water existing in the fuel system which resulted in engine stoppage and the pilot's continued flight with a known aircraft deficiency.
- [NTSB ATL91FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91FA161.md): Cessna 402B · Kathleen, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1991 · N5855M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while descending at night. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, fog, the pilot's lack of qualification in multi-engine aircraft, his lack of experience in this type of aircraft, his overconfidence in…
- [NTSB SEA91FA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA207.md): Piper PA-32 · Gustavus, AK · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1991 · N4075W · Destroyed
  > VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and the pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude and/or clearance from mountainous terrain. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather and terrain conditions.
- [NTSB LAX91LA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA359.md): Benson/Ambrocini/Wentzel B-8MJ · Turlock, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1991 · N8241 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's over rotation of the gyrocopter during the takeoff sequence which resulted in a loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the poor maintenance practices performed on the machine.
- [NTSB CHI91FA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91FA264.md): Cessna 182Q · Jerseyville, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1991 · N735XG · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to follow proper procedures during a go-around maneuver, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's improper use of the flaps, his improper use…
- [NTSB CHI91DCJ06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DCJ06.md): Cessna A188D · Gothenburg, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 14, 1991 · N4820Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's abrupt handling of the airplane.
- [NTSB FTW91FA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91FA147.md): Beech 35-C33 · Dalhart, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1991 · N887R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's flight into known adverse weather. Factors were the pilot's lack of instrument experience and existing weather conditions.
- [NTSB CHI91FA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91FA266.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Boyne City, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1991 · N6704V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain proper altitude. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot in command's diverted attention..
- [NTSB CHI91FA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91FA259.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Guide Rock, NE · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1991 · N5145P · Destroyed
  > Spatial disorientation, and exceeding the design limits of the aircraft. Factors related to the accident are inadequate preflight planning, VFR flight into IMC, flight weather avoidance assistance not followed, excessive altitude, physical impairment…
- [NTSB CHI91DCD02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DCD02.md): Canadian Car & Foundry Harvard Mark IV · Ida Grove, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 11, 1991 · N15795 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed.
- [NTSB SEA91FA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA203.md): Christen Industries Pitts S-2B · Scappoose, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1991 · N77PW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's misjudgment of altitude, while performing an aerobatic maneuver, and his failure to maintain ground clearance.
- [NTSB NYC91FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA097.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Muncie Valley, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1991 · N5007P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's attempt to maintain visual flight into known instrument meteorological conditions, resulting in a collision with trees. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's failure to obtain a pre-flight weather briefing and his failure to maintain…
- [NTSB FTW91FA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91FA144.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Midland, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1991 · N8144J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inability to control the airplane due to his physiological incaapacitation. A factor was the pilot's impairment due to the usage of pain medications.
- [NTSB NYC91FA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA205.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Wawayanda, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1991 · N44289 · Destroyed
  > The pilot started a spin maneuver at too low an altitude to allow recovery. A factor in the accident was scattered clouds at 2500 feel MSL.
- [NTSB FTW91FA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91FA142.md): Cessna 170A · Heath, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1991 · N9582A · Destroyed
  > The inadvertent stall following an abrupt pull up while maneuvering at low altitude, and the pilot's impairment due to to alcohol and drug consumption.
- [NTSB DEN91FA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91FA110.md): Cessna 177 · Hygiene, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1991 · N3185T · Destroyed
  > Suicide. A factor related to the accident was: the pilot's other psychological condition.
- [NTSB CHI91FA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91FA254.md): Cessna 172M · Ottumwa, IA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1991 · N61568 · Destroyed
  > Improper IFR procedure by the pilot by not maintaining the proper minimum descent altitude (mda) until established on the ILS localizer and glidepath.
- [NTSB SEA91LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA202.md): Taylor Air Command 532 Elite · Libby, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1991 · N70300 · Destroyed
  > Loss of control during takeoff due to the pilot's total lack of experience in the type of aircraft.
- [NTSB NYC91FA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA199.md): Beech C23 · Pleasantville, NJ · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1991 · N9375S · Destroyed
  > A power loss due to a failed crankshaft, while operating over unsuitable terrain. Factors related to the accident were, the night conditions, the failure of maintenance personnel to detect the cracks using magnaflux inspections, the lack of adequate…
- [NTSB CHI91LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA246.md): Beech 35A · Hager City, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1991 · N7451N · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed above stalling speed while maneuvering.
- [NTSB LAX91FA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA342.md): Piper PA 28-180 · Reno, NV · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1991 · N5277L · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain proper airspeed by employing an excessive angle of attack during the takeoff climb during a go-around resulting in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent inflight loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's poor…
- [NTSB NYC91FA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA196.md): Cessna 152 · New Paltz, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1991 · N6494Q · Destroyed
  > Failure of the instructor pilot (CFI) to assure that the proper altitude was maintained. A factor related to the accident was: the cfi's lack of experience in the type of operation.
- [NTSB LAX91LA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA340.md): Champion 7GCBC · Lake Elsinore, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1991 · N1693G · Destroyed
  > The in-flight failure of the right elevator. Factors relating to this accident was the pilot's decision to perform aerobatics at an improper altitude.
- [NTSB LAX91FA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA344.md): Cessna 182P · Lovelock, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1991 · N1315S · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude for obstruction clearance, and his inadequate visual scan.
- [NTSB BFO91FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91FA072.md): Cessna 210N · Petersburg, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1991 · N2112S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate pre-takeoff check and his failure to abort the takeoff. Inadequate maintenance of the engine was a factor.
- [NTSB NYC91FA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA194.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Monongahela, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1991 · N3722W · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to achieve a proper touchdown on the runway due to diverted attention, pressure, and other psychological condition.

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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=269

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