# 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 MIA91FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91FA107.md): Beech 95-B55 · Chassahowitzka, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1991 · N95BE · Destroyed
  > The pilot in commands continued VFR flight into IFR conditions resulting in an inflight loss of control and an inflight collision with the ground.
- [NTSB LAX91LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA147.md): de Havilland DHC6-300 · Nuuuli, Antarctica · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1991 · 5WFAU · No damage
  > The inadequate lighting of the gate at the terminal and inadequate training of the security guard by company personnel. Contributing to this accident was a dark night condition.
- [NTSB LAX91FA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA173.md): Cessna 182F · Young, AZ · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1991 · N3458U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and the loss of control of the airplane resulting in an inflight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB FTW91FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91FA055.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Pasadena, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1991 · N888G · Destroyed
  > Power loss due to fuel exhaustion resultant from the pilot's failure to refuel at an alternate destination and the inadvertent stall. Factors were the dark night and weather conditions.
- [NTSB ATL91FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91FA069.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Ashland, AL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1991 · N7523C · Destroyed
  > Continued VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain sufficience altitude/clearance above the wooded terrain. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions, high terrain, and the…
- [NTSB NYC91FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA095.md): Cessna 120 · Simsbury, CT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1991 · N4117N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident were psychological conditions.
- [NTSB LAX91FA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA138.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Vacaville, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1991 · N2776M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight at night under low clouds, and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude over rising terrain. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, the adverse weather and terrain conditions, and the controller's inaccurate…
- [NTSB ANC91LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA036.md): Piper PA-12 · Moose Creek, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1991 · N3419M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain aircraft control, proper altitude not maintained, and failure to maintain flying speed. Contributing to the accident was the high altitude terrain.
- [NTSB MIA91RA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91RA102.md): Cessna 402C · Treasure Cay, Bahamas · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 18, 1991 · N5785C
- [NTSB CHI91FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91FA108.md): Piper PA-30 · Thief River Fls, MN · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1991 · N8290Y · Destroyed
  > Improper IFR procedure of the pilot, while intercepting the ILS localizer, by not maintianing the minimum descent altitude (mda) for that segment of the approach.
- [NTSB ATL91FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91FA067.md): Piper PA-28-201T · Hamilton, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1991 · N2871H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper use of equipment which affected the operation of the standby vacuum pump, the pilot's loss of aircraft control after experiencing spatial disorientation, and his exceeding the design stress limits of the aircraft. Factors related to the…
- [NTSB MIA91MA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91MA100.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Bronson, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1991 · N9112K · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to activate the pitot heat before ascending above the freezing level in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), followed by his improper response to erroneous airspeed indications that resulted from blockage of the pitot tube by…
- [NTSB LAX91FA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA134.md): Cessna 172RG · Buckeye, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1991 · N6439 · Destroyed
  > The pilot of the airplane exceeding the certificated never exceed velocity. The overloading of the wing attachment fittings while maneuvering was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB LAX91FA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA132.md): Hawker Siddeley DH.125-1A/522 · San Diego, CA · Accident · 10 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1991 · N831LC · Destroyed
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, the pilot's failure to maintain proper altitude and clearance over mountainous terrain, and the copilot's failure to adequately monitor the progress of the flight. Factors related to the accident were: insufficient…
- [NTSB FTW91FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91FA049.md): Beech 36 · New Braunfels, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1991 · N23535 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's disregard for the minimum descent altitude and failure to perform a missed approach. Factors were the pilot's attempt to fly into known adverse weather conditions, low ceiling, rain, and fog.
- [NTSB ATL91LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA066.md): Benson B8M · Hartselle, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1991 · N6572K · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of the main rotor bearing block by the owner/pilot which resulted in the separation of the main rotor system.
- [NTSB LAX91FA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA133.md): Cessna 320D · Gorman, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1991 · N3302Q · Destroyed
  > VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) by the pilot, and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from mountainous terrain. Factors related to the accident were: the terrain and weather conditions.
- [NTSB MIA91LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA096.md): Bartholomew Kolb Twinstar · Bronson, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1991 · N860RB · Destroyed
  > Pilot-in-command's decision to initiate a flight with known deficiencies in his equipment in that his airspeed indicator was inoperative. He then failed to maintain airspeed in a turn on final approach, stalled, and crashed.
- [NTSB MIA91FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91FA095.md): Beech 35-C33A · Key West, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1991 · N4828J · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed, while returning for an emergency landing following propeller failure, resulting in the aircraft stalling and entering a spin.
- [NTSB DEN91FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91FA049.md): Beech F33A · Sterling, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1991 · N4179S · Destroyed
  > Poor judgement of the pilot and his misjudgement of altitude while buzzing over glassy water. His lack of visual ques to judge altitude over glassy water was a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX91FA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA124.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Palm Springs, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1991 · N711PE · Destroyed
  > Incapacitation of the pilot due to inadequate sleep.
- [NTSB FTW91LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA048.md): Bell 206B II · High Island, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1991 · N59491 · Substantial damage
  > For occurrence #1 - inadequate supervision by the operator in launching a hazardous mission without an adequate sling/harness, the pilot's poor judgement in accepting and continuing the mission into low light conditions, and the crewmember's inadvertent…
- [NTSB CHI91DCQ04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DCQ04.md): Cessna A-188 · Harper, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Mar 8, 1991 · N8189V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertently stalling the airplane.
- [NTSB SEA91FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA061.md): Cessna 172M · Bellingham, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1991 · CGJNM · Destroyed
  > VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain proper altitude and/or cleareance from the mountainous terrain. Factors related to the accident were: darkness and the adverse weather and terrain conditions.
- [NTSB SEA91FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA060.md): Cessna 172N · Bellingham, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1991 · CGIXI · Destroyed
  > VFR flight by the non-instrument rated pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain proper altitude and/or clearance from the mountainous terrain. Factors related to the accident were: darkness and the adverse weather and…
- [NTSB DEN91FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91FA051.md): Beech 58 · Whites City, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1991 · N2019V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inflight decision to fly at low altitude. Factors were: turbulence and downdrafts.
- [NTSB LAX91FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA116.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Monterey Park, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1991 · N5290T · Destroyed
  > Suicide.
- [NTSB DCA91MA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA91MA023.md): Boeing 737-291 · Colorado Spgs, CO · Accident · 25 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Mar 3, 1991 · N999UA · Destroyed
  > A loss of control of the airplane resulting from the movement of the rudder surface to its blowdown limit. The rudder surface most likely deflected in a direction opposite to that commanded by the pilots as a result of a jam of the main rudder power control…
- [NTSB CHI91LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA102.md): Aeronca 15AC · St.Croix Falls, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1991 · N1340H · No damage
  > Failure to conduct a passenger safety briefing, and inadequate supervision, by the pilot in command. A factor related to the accident is the passenger's inattentiveness.
- [NTSB LAX91FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA117.md): Beech 58P · Green Valley, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1991 · N6666Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of aircraft control due to his disregard for and poor evaluation of significant weather advisories forecasting adverse weather conditions along the route of flight and the pilot's decision to initiate the flight.
- [NTSB DEN91FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91FA048.md): Cessna T210M · Taos, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1991 · N761MU · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to initiate flight into freezing rain which resulted in structural icing that exceeded the ability of the aircraft to maintain flight. A factor was: improper deicing.
- [NTSB FTW91FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91FA045.md): Piper PA-60-600 · Fort Chaffee, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 1991 · N7488S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's operation of the aircraft with known deficiencies in equipment. Factors were the improper overhaul of the engines by other maintenance personnel resulting in oil loss, deteriorated engine performance, and unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB SEA91FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA059.md): Cessna 172 · Oregon City, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1991 · N7119T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to attain proper airspeed before takeoff. Factors relating to the accident were the binding brake, the uphill grass airstrip, the tail wind weather conditions, and the improper annual inspection that was just completed on the aircraft.
- [NTSB MIA91FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91FA089.md): Cessna 152 · La Belle, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1991 · N25938 · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command/cfi improper supervision of the dual student. This resulted in an in flight loss of control, stall/spin, and collision with terrain for failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering in a turn.
- [NTSB CHI91DCJ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DCJ01.md): Cessna 172N · Western, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Feb 25, 1991 · N738LL · Destroyed
  > Spatial disorientation which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. A factor related to the accident was VFR flight into IMC.
- [NTSB BFO91LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA025.md): Cessna 182C · Bonnyman, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1991 · N8696T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance. Contributing was inadequate altitude.
- [NTSB MIA91FA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91FA085.md): Parker Warren Whittman Formula VEE · Pompano Beach, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1991 · N24PW · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's in flight loss of control due to incapacitation resulting from underlying severe heart disease. Contributing to the accident was the pilot-in-command's not reporting the history of hypertension and heart problems during his FAA medical…
- [NTSB LAX91FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA111.md): Cessna 150L · Carlsbad, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1991 · N18526 · Destroyed
  > The cfi/pic's inadequate in-flight planning/decision and the continued VFR flight into an area of IMC conditions. The pilot's impairment due to high levels of antihistamine and the low ceiling were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB SEA91FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA057.md): Cessna 182J · Glendale, OR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1991 · N3154F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to use all available runway for this landing, aggravated by his failure to initiate a go-around after misjudging the proper touchdown point and landing with a tailwind.
- [NTSB FTW91FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91FA043.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-60 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1991 · N274MA · Destroyed
  > The shutdown of one engine for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain vmca during a critical phase of flight. A factor in the accident was the pilot's improper emergency procedure.
- [NTSB SEA91FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA054.md): Piper PA-15 · Cottage Grove, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1991 · N4518H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain an adequate airspeed. Factors to the accident were: a dark night condition and an uncontrolled stall/spin.
- [NTSB FTW91FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91FA042.md): Cessna 172N · Thornton, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1991 · N5112K · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to fly into known adverse weather and the wet microburst. A factor was his disregard for the forecast.
- [NTSB LAX91FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA106.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Fredonia, AZ · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 1991 · N4384L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inattention to the airspeed and subsequent loss of aircraft control after attempting VFR flight into adverse weather conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to recognize his limitations of his aircraft.
- [NTSB DCA91MA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA91MA021.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-15 · Cleveland, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Feb 17, 1991 · N565PC · Destroyed
  > The failure of the flightcrew to detect and remove ice contamination on the airplane's wings, which was largely a result of a lack of appropriate response by the federal aviation administration, Douglas aircraft company, and ryan international airlines to the…
- [NTSB LAX91FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA108.md): Cessna T210N · Kyburz, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1991 · N9448Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's attempt to conduct his visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions and the loss of aircraft control by becoming spatial disoriented. The low ceilings and the dark night that existed in the area were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB FTW91FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91FA038.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Falfurrias, TX · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 1991 · N6961C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper compensation for wind conditions, the pilot not maintaining airspeed above vs during the go-around attempt and the pilot's impairment due to drugs. Factors were the gusting crosswind conditions and the pilot's lack of total aircraft…
- [NTSB DEN91FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91FA043.md): Learjet 35A · Aspen, CO · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 1991 · N535PC · Destroyed
  > The flight crew's failure to maintain airspeed and control of the airplane while maneuvering to land. Contributing factors were the flight crew's execution of an unstabilized approach and the surrounding snow-covered mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB ATL91FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91FA054.md): Cessna 172 · Crossville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 1991 · N8641B · Destroyed
  > The improper flight planning by the noninstrument rated pilot which resulted in his inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions in mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB SEA91LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA050.md): Beech F33A · Ogden, UT · Accident · 4 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 1991 · N66841 · Destroyed
  > The pilot elected to fly into known adverse weather and encountered icing conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather and a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX91FA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA098.md): Bell 206B · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 1991 · N2282T · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate visual lookout by the Bell 206B pilot, which resulted in his failure to see-and-avoid the pitts S-2A. A factor related to the accident was: the S-2A pilot's restricted visibility from the tailwheel equipped airplane, once it was in position on the…

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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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