# 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 272 of 617 · 30,846 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB MIA91FA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91FA160.md): Piper PA38-112 · South Port, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1991 · N2549A · Destroyed > The pilot in commands failure to maintain a safe altitude resulting in an inflight collision with electrical lines. - [NTSB LAX91FA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA242.md): Cessna C-A150L · Cottonwood, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1991 · N6019J · Destroyed > The pilot's intentional low pass during which he performed an aerobatic maneuver with inadequate airspeed. Contributing factors were the pilot's low altitude and the tailwind condition which created the visual perception to the pilot of having an airspeed… - [NTSB DEN91FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91FA079.md): Cessna 210M · Colorado City, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1991 · N777DH · Destroyed > The pilot continuing flight into known adverse weather conditions and exceeding the design stress limits of the aircraft. Factors were: thunderstorm, updrafts and the pilot's disregard of the weather briefing. - [NTSB SEA91FA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA121.md): Taylorcraft BC-12-D · Naches, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1991 · N39976 · Destroyed > The in flight physical incapacitation of the pilot in command. - [NTSB FTW91FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91FA089.md): Steen Skybolt JW5 · Grand Prairie, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1991 · N124J · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to perform refueling and maintain airspeed above vs (stall). A factor was unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB MIA91WA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91WA157.md): Government Aircraft Fact N24A · Great Inagua, Turks & Caicos Islands · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 1, 1991 · N8071L · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX91FA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA232.md): Piper PA-23 · Maricopa, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1991 · N1237P · Destroyed > The pilot's poor judgement in the operation of the airplane with known deficiencies and the inadvertent stall during a forced landing. The pilot/owners lack of maintenance on the airplane and the pilot's impairment by alcohol were factors in the accident. - [NTSB FTW91FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91FA088.md): Beech A36 · Lakeview, AR · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1991 · N324CB · Destroyed > The pilot's improper visual approach, and his failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout for obstructions. Factors were the unmarked power lines - [NTSB CHI91DTG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DTG01.md): Cessna 172P · Bismarck, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 1, 1991 · N5478K · Destroyed > Spatial disorientation. Factors related to the accident are failure to obtain a preflight weather brief, vrf flight into IMC conditions and lack of total experience. - [NTSB NYC91FA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA145.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Wallingford, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 31, 1991 · N36069 · Destroyed > The pilot attempting a VFR flight in adverse weather conditions, at an altitude that was insufficient to clear trees along his route of flight. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's lack of instrument rating, and his overconfidence to fly in… - [NTSB MIA91FA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91FA155.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Long Boat Key, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 31, 1991 · N6376P · Destroyed > An inflight loss of control and subsequent collision with the water for unknown reasons. - [NTSB ATL91FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91FA099.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Surf Side Beach, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 27, 1991 · N6634W · Substantial damage > The improper preflight inspection of the aircraft by the pilot, in that he failed to turn the aircraft fuel selector 'on' prior to starting the engine. A factor in the accident was the aircraft fuel selector valve leaking enough fuel to the engine in the… - [NTSB FTW91FA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91FA084.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Folsom, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 26, 1991 · N6181W · Destroyed > The inadvertent stall. Factors were the pilot's poor judgement in performing the buzzing maneuver and his lack of experience. - [NTSB CHI91DTK01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DTK01.md): Piper PA-18-125 · Newell, SD · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · May 26, 1991 · N1799A · Destroyed > An inadvertent stall/spin during maneuvering flight and inadequate remedial action by the pilot. Factors associated with the accident are the pilot's disregard for procedures and directives and inadequate initial training. - [NTSB SEA91FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA119.md): Stinson 108-2 · Gold Bar, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 25, 1991 · N9715K · Destroyed > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to remain clear of the obstacles (trees). The adverse weather condition (fog) was a related factor. - [NTSB NYC91FA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA140.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Shelburne, VT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 25, 1991 · N8433C · Destroyed > Premature lift-off by the pilot, which resulted in a subsequent stall/mush and collision with trees. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and the unfavorable wind condition. - [NTSB NYC91DHD02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91DHD02.md): Beamont Skybolt · Pennington, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 25, 1991 · N69JB · Destroyed > The pilot's inadvertent lift off and failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in an inadvertent stall. The pilot's lack of recent experience and lack of experience in type of airplane were factors in the accident. - [NTSB FTW91FA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91FA085.md): Piper J3C-65 · Claremore, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 25, 1991 · N3609K · Destroyed > The instructor pilot (PIC) did not maintain clearance from obstacles during the maneuver. - [NTSB ANC91LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA061.md): Rockwell S-2R · Larsen Bay, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1991 · N4851X · Destroyed > The pilot's decision to continue VFR into IMC conditions and failure to maintain proper altitude. Contributing to the accident was the low ceiling and fog. - [NTSB LAX91FA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA222.md): Cessna 150K · El Cerrito, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 24, 1991 · N6003G · Destroyed > Fuel exhaustion due to improper preflight planning and inaccurate fuel consumption calculations. Factors related to the accident were the failure of the pilot to choose a proper emergency landing site and/or deviate from a straight course during the emergency… - [NTSB MIA91LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA149.md): Cessna 172M · Missing (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1991 · N73186 · Destroyed > The lose of engine power for undetermined reasons which resulted in a forced landing and ditching in the atlantic ocean. - [NTSB ANC91LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA058.md): Bell UH-1B · Dog Fish Bay, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1991 · N87966 · Destroyed > The pilot's exceeding the gross weight of the aircraft and inadequate supervision by company management. Contributing to the accident was the high vegetation. - [NTSB SEA91FA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA110.md): Beech 35 · Harrison, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 20, 1991 · N3842N · Destroyed > Improper preflight planning/preparation by the pilot. The terrain condition and the pilot's lack of total experience were related factors. - [NTSB LAX91LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA220.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Gasquet, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1991 · N49DB · Destroyed > The pilot's decision to attempt VFR flight in a narrow mountain valley in conditions of low ceilings and mountain obscurement. - [NTSB CHI91FA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91FA160.md): Cessna 210 · Belleville, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 20, 1991 · N9656T · Destroyed > Failure of the engine driven fuel pump, the failure of the pilot to activate the electric auxiliary fuel pump, poor inflight decision, and poor execution of emergency procedures. A factor relating to the accident is the pilot's lack of experience in this… - [NTSB CHI91FA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91FA159.md): Luscombe 8E · Clinton, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 20, 1991 · N333LR · Substantial damage > Physical impairment of the pilot due to heart attack. - [NTSB NYC91FA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA136.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Ravenna, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 18, 1991 · N7808P · Destroyed > Failure of the instructor pilot (CFI) to assure that adequate airspeed was maintained, after maneuvering (turning) for spacing behind another aircraft, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush. Factors related to the accident were: the improperly planned… - [NTSB FTW91FA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91FA081.md): Cessna 150J · Caney, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 18, 1991 · N1019M · Destroyed > Binding of the #2 exhaust valve (stuck valve), and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor related to the accident was: the failed exhaust manifold gasket. - [NTSB DEN91FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91FA071.md): Cessna 172M · Wray, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 17, 1991 · N80077 · Substantial damage > The pilot intentionally buzzing and failure to maintain proper altitude. - [NTSB BFO91FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91FA049.md): Cessna 172N · Lebanon, NH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 17, 1991 · N4650G · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance. Contributing was mountainous terrain, low clouds, and VFR flight into IMC. - [NTSB FTW91FA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91FA080.md): Beech V35B · Manor, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 16, 1991 · N9435Q · Destroyed > The pilot's operation of the aircraft at a gross weight and center of gravity which exceeded the certificated operating limitations, resulting in loss of control and structural overload. Turbulence was a related factor. - [NTSB FTW91FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91FA092.md): Ayres S2R-T34 · Parkin, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 15, 1991 · N4010P · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate clearance from objects. - [NTSB FTW91FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91FA078.md): Beech A36 · Caldwell, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 15, 1991 · N6732C · Destroyed > The pilot-in-command's failure to properly position the fuel selector handle resulting in a fuel starvation power loss. A factor was the inadvertent stall. - [NTSB LAX91FA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA213.md): Cessna 207A · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · 7 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 13, 1991 · N6280H · Destroyed > Detonation (or pre-ignition) in the number 1 cylinder, which resulted in erosion (burning) of the number 1 piston and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor related to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing. - [NTSB LAX91LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA211.md): Glasflugel Mosquito · Pearblossom, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1991 · N210TD · Destroyed > The failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed to avoid stalling the aircraft. - [NTSB LAX91FA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA209.md): Universal Globe GC-1B · Chandler, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 12, 1991 · N42WW · Destroyed > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed in a forced landing resulting in an in flight loss of control, stall, and subsequent in flight colliison with terrain. Factor related to the accident was the pilot's improper procedure which restuled in a… - [NTSB LAX91FA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA207.md): Cessna 205 · Fallon, NV · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 11, 1991 · N8360Z · Destroyed > The pilot-in-command's improper handling of the airplane and failure to maintain airspeed on initial takeoff climb resulting in an in flight loss of control, stall/spin, and subsequent in flight collision with terrain. - [NTSB MIA91FA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91FA140.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-3C · Aguadilla, PR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 10, 1991 · N134FS · Destroyed > The pilot in command's failure to maintain airspeed (vs) after a partial loss of engine power on the left engine due to failure of the no. 8 engine assembly cylinder. This resulted in an in flight loss of control (stall), and in flight collision with terrain. - [NTSB MIA91LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA139.md): Cessna TU-206G · Gulf Of Mexico · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1991 · N6567Z · Destroyed > An in flight collision with the water for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB LAX91LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA204.md): Ayres S2RT34 · Marysville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1991 · N3633Q · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > The pilots' inadequate visual lookout for other air traffic. - [NTSB DEN91LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA069.md): Challenger II · Silt, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1991 · N425DE · Destroyed > An in flight encounter with wind conditions which exceeded the aircraft performance capability. A factor was: the pilot's failure to obtain available en route weather information. - [NTSB SEA91FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA099.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Ravensdale, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 7, 1991 · N2859M · Destroyed > The in-flight breakup of the airplane as a result of the pilot exceeding the speed and stress limits for the airplane. A factor relating to the accident was the center of gravity loading that exceeded the aft limits. - [NTSB FTW91FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91FA074.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-20 · Kenefic, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 7, 1991 · N106MA · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > Improper planning/decision by the pilots of both aircraft, and the Mitsubishi pilot's misjudgment of his position, while attempting to fly formation at night with an aircraft that did not have all navigation lights operative. Factors related to the accident… - [NTSB LAX91FA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA203.md): Cessna 182A · Lee Vining, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 6, 1991 · N2137G · Destroyed > The failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control due to spatial disorientation during a night approach. - [NTSB DEN91FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91FA067.md): Beech A-36 · Hartley, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 6, 1991 · N1093B · Destroyed > Undetermined. - [NTSB BFO91FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91FA048.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Odessa, DE · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 5, 1991 · N9285 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to recover from a stall. Contributing was an intentional stall of the aircraft, pilot inexpereince and inadequate altitude. - [NTSB SEA91LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA097.md): Grumman AA-1B · Douglas, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1991 · N1412R · Destroyed > An inadvertent stall with inadequate terrain clearance. Factors include flight in mountainous terrain at an altitude where remedial action was not possible. - [NTSB LAX91FA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA190.md): Mooney M20F · Quincy, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 2, 1991 · N9624M · Destroyed > The pilot's inadvertent flight into IMC and thereafter his failure to maintain directional control of his airplane. Factors which contributed to the accident related to the pilot's improper weather evaluation which resulted in his delayed emergency procedure,… - [NTSB FTW91DPG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91DPG05.md): Ayres S2R-T34 · Wheatley, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 2, 1991 · N4015Z · Minor damage > The failure of the flagman to follow established procedures. - [NTSB DEN91FA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91FA065.md): Piper PA-31B-310 · Bennett, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 1, 1991 · N7407L · Destroyed > In-flight separation of the left engine cowl assembly that was not properly latched, and failure of the pilot to maintain minimum control speed, which resulted in his loss of aircraft control. Factors related to the accident were: an inadequate preflight… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?fatal=1&page=273 ## 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=272 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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