# 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 ANC91FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91FA094.md): Cessna U206C · Nikiski, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1991 · N3941G · Destroyed
  > Poor judgement of the pilot, due to impairment from consumption of alcohol, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering during an aborted landing (go-around). Factors related to the accident were: the open cargo door, disabled flaps, and…
- [NTSB NYC91FA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA174.md): Gulfstream American AA5B · Columbia, CT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1991 · N43ER · Destroyed
  > The decision of the pilot to continue flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an in flight collision with trees. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's lack of instrument flight expereince, his overconfidence in his…
- [NTSB SEA91FA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA157.md): Beech V35B · Roche Harbor, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1991 · N6036E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to plan his takeoff path to provide adequate terrain clearance. The rising terrain and dark night light conditions were contributing factors.
- [NTSB CHI91FA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91FA211.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Quincy, IL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1991 · N8498W · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure by the pilot of the other airplane to maintain clearance. Factors in the accident were the pilot's attempt to fly formation, his inadequate group briefing, and the lack of experience on the part of the pilot of the other airplane.
- [NTSB SEA91FA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA156.md): Champion 7AC · Burns, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1991 · N3006E · Substantial damage
  > Improper inflight planning/decision by the student pilot (pilot-in-command), and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall. Factors related to the accident were: physical impairment of the student pilot/owner/operator from carbon…
- [NTSB LAX91FA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA292.md): Beech G35 · Pacoima, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1991 · N164N · Destroyed
  > Improper positioning of the fuel selector by the pilot, which resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB NYC91FA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA171.md): Piper PA-28-201T · Wernersville, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1991 · N8271B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation/vertigo. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's use of an antihistamine and self induced pressure to complete the flight.
- [NTSB LAX91FA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA288.md): Robinson R-22B · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1991 · N23039 · Destroyed
  > A divergence of the main rotor from its normal plane of rotation for an undetermined reason, which resulted in rotor contact to the cockpit.
- [NTSB CHI91LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA210.md): Cessna 150F · Faulkton, SD · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1991 · N6263R · Destroyed
  > An inadvertent stall. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed.
- [NTSB SEA91LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA154.md): Jerrell RV-4 · Yellowstonepark, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1991 · N44AZ · Substantial damage
  > A collapsed induction air duct. Factors include inadequate design by the manufacturer/builder, and a misjudged rate of descent by the pilot.
- [NTSB FTW91DRA05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91DRA05.md): Daniel La Lee Miget Mustang M-1 · Santa Fe, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 4, 1991 · N20LL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's performance of an aerobatic maneuver at an altitude inadequate to allow for safe recovery.
- [NTSB FTW91DQG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91DQG01.md): LGS CGS Hawk · Crane, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 4, 1991 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > The inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB NYC91DFJ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91DFJ01.md): Sterns Sterns Longster · Mayville, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 1, 1991 · N891DS · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall and spin at a low altitude. Also causal to the accident was the lack of experience of the pilot in this make and model airplane.
- [NTSB BFO91FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91FA061.md): Mooney M20J · Waynesboro, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1991 · N5809J · Destroyed
  > The pilots failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in overstress of the airplane. Contributing was VFR flight into IMC and thunderstorms.
- [NTSB ATL91FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91FA120.md): Hughes 269C · Blakely, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1991 · N11017 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, and failure of the instructor pilot (CFI) to follow procedures and maintain rotor RPM.
- [NTSB MIA91WA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91WA176.md): Cessna U206 · Missing, Bahamas · Accident · 6 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 30, 1991 · N90236 · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX91FA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA282.md): Beech 65 · Pioneer, CA · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1991 · N713JB · Destroyed
  > Improper emergency procedures by the pilot, when he inadvertently shut down the left engine after encountering a partial loss of power in the right engine. Factors related to the accident were: improper installation of the right engine's #6 exhaust valve seat…
- [NTSB LAX91FA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA280.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-36A · Goleta, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1991 · N2CJ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane after becoming spatially disoriented. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, low overcast cloud condition, the pilot's decision to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological…
- [NTSB BFO91FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91FA060.md): Piper J5 · Berlin, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1991 · N763WM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adeqate airspeed which caused the airplane to stall.
- [NTSB ATL91FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91FA117.md): Fuji LM 1 · Keystone Hghts, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1991 · N2109L · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Failure of the number four pilot (in N2100J) to maintain adequate visual lookout and/or clearance from the number three aircraft (N2109L).
- [NTSB LAX91FA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA281.md): Cessna 182Q · Fillmore, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1991 · N759FY · Destroyed
  > Poor judgement by the pilot to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was IFR conditions that included low ceilings and low visibility and insufficient instrument training of the pilot to deal with the IFR…
- [NTSB CHI91DER08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DER08.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · St. Hilaire, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 28, 1991 · N8714V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude while maneuvering.
- [NTSB SEA91FA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA142.md): Bell 47G-3B1 · Goldendale, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1991 · N7859S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgement of fuel supply.
- [NTSB MIA91FA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91FA171.md): Beech 77 · Magnolia, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1991 · N60195 · Destroyed
  > The instructor pilot's (cfi's) improper supervision of flight and a failure to maintain sufficient altitude above the trees.
- [NTSB ATL91FA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91FA124.md): Piper PA-28 · Mt. Berry, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1991 · N91SM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, his poor inflight decision to continue into deteriorating weather conditions, and his inadvertent flight into IMC. Factors in this accident were: the clouds obscuring the mountain at the time of the accident, and the…
- [NTSB CHI91DEC02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DEC02.md): Howard Tierra II · Cambridge Jct, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jun 23, 1991 · N351R · Destroyed
  > Entanglement of the emergency ballistic parachute with the airplane's propeller shaft after it deployed for an undetermined reason. A factor related to the accident was: the aircraft's weight and balance limit was exceeded by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI91DCD01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DCD01.md): Heal SONERAI-I · Davenport, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 23, 1991 · N4227N · Destroyed
  > Failure of the wing spar straps, as the aircraft was being maneuvered around a pylon in an air race.
- [NTSB LAX91FA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA270.md): Beech T-34A · Redding, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1991 · N45GD · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to attain an altitude to permit the aircraft to complete the aerobatic maneuver.
- [NTSB ATL91FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91FA116.md): Beech 95-B55 · Irmo, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1991 · N36743 · Destroyed
  > The loss of control of the aircraft for undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB FTW91LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA103.md): Grumman G-164B · Brighton, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1991 · N48370 · Destroyed
  > (1) The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the wires and (2) the wire's subsequent interference with the flight controls.
- [NTSB FTW91FA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91FA104.md): Cessna C182R · Big Spring, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1991 · N5459E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to recover from an aerobatic maneuver due to insufficient altitude.
- [NTSB ANC91LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA077.md): Piper PA-18 · Woods River, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1991 · N10PC · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while turning after a low pass, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. The wind gusts and turbulence were related factors.
- [NTSB NYC91FA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA154.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Millinocket, ME · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1991 · N2155E · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering for a precautionary landing on a road, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's improper replacement of an oil temperature gage, and a…
- [NTSB MIA91WA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91WA164.md): Gulfstream G-1159A · Caracas, Venezuela · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 18, 1991 · N204RC · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC91LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA076.md): Taylorcraft BC-65 · Kakhonak, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1991 · N37611 · Substantial damage
  > The uncertificated pilot failed to maintain aircraft control during the initial climb and the physical impairment by drugs (marijuana) of the pilot. Contributing to the accident was the stall which was not identified by the nonrated pilot.
- [NTSB CHI91DEP09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DEP09.md): Bowers Flybaby 1A · Stoughton, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 17, 1991 · N8084D · Destroyed
  > The inadequate design by the manufacturer to provide for adequate protection from moisture accumulation in the form of drain holes. Contributing factors were the deterioration (wood rot) of the wing spar attach and the lack of inspection access.
- [NTSB CHI91DEP08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DEP08.md): Jack Thomas Pitts S-IT · Kenosha, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 16, 1991 · N83AM · Destroyed
  > Improper maintenance, by person or persons unknown, to the elevator control system which allowed a bolt attaching the elevator control rod to the pitch bellcrank to become disconnected during flight.
- [NTSB SEA91FA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA131.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Nephi, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1991 · N4090Z · Destroyed
  > Poor inflight planning and decisions. Factors to the accident were: an uncontrolled stall/spin, and inadequate airspeed.
- [NTSB ATL91LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA111.md): Rider-Charles Aerosport Scamp · Raeford, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1991 · N9994A · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper adjustment of the engine carburetor, and his operation of the aircraft with a known powerplant deficiency. Factors in this accident were: the lack of spring tension for the fuel mixture, and the fouled condition of the engine spark plugs.
- [NTSB ATL91FA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91FA110.md): Cessna 150J · Monroe, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1991 · N60466 · Substantial damage
  > The pilots attempted flight in adverse weather and the physical impairment of the student pilot from the consumption of alcoholic beverages prior to flight. A factor in the accident was the foggy weather condition at the airport.
- [NTSB DEN91FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91FA083.md): Schempp-Hirth Ventus C · Durango, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1991 · N418CH · Destroyed
  > The absence of thermal lift, the pilot's apprehension, and his lack of familiarity with the geographic area.
- [NTSB LAX91LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA243.md): Cessna 182E · Eureka, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1991 · N3046Y · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated pilot's inadvertent flight into IMC conditions. The pilot's lack of total experience, his disregard to the preflight meteorological briefing he received, low ceilings, fog, and the mountainous terrain over which the flight was…
- [NTSB NYC91FA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA144.md): Piper PA-28-181 · East Haddam, CT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1991 · N2876Z · Substantial damage
  > The non-mechanical loss of engine power due to the failure of the pilot to use the auxiliary fuel boost pump during takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX91LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA257.md): Schweizer 269B · Cottonwood, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1991 · N103AB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout. The transmission wire was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB CHI91LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA183.md): Balloon Works FIREFLY-7B · Greenwood, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1991 · N3605G · Minor damage
  > The inadequate briefing to the ground crew by the pilot, because the ground crewman did not understand the intent and objectives of the maneuver.
- [NTSB LAX91FA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA252.md): Cessna 182 · Bermuda Dunes, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1991 · N7299E · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering to return to the departure airport, resulting in an in flight loss of control, stall, and in flight collision with terrain. Factors related to the accident were: partial loss of engine…
- [NTSB LAX91FA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA251.md): Varga 2150A · Livermore, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1991 · N8272J · Destroyed
  > An inflight collision with terrain for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL91FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91FA108.md): Cessna T37B · Chickamauga, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1991 · N120DB · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The T-37 pilot misjudged the clearance between his aircraft and the A-26.
- [NTSB LAX91FA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA247.md): Cessna C-172 · Lakeside, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1991 · N5814A · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to request radar assistance to avoid low ceilings in high terrain and the pilot's inadequate visual outlook which ultimately resulted in an inflight collision with high terrain. Contributing to the accident were the weather conditions…
- [NTSB CHI91FA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91FA181.md): Cessna U206F · Muskegon, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1991 · N713OX · Destroyed
  > Inadequate remedial action by the pilot after exhausting all the fuel from a selected fuel tank. Factors associated with the accident are the pilots inadequate transition and upgrade training and a lack of familiarity with the accident airplane.

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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
```

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