# 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 DEN91FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91FA042.md): Cessna U206 · Yampa, CO · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 1991 · N8014Z · Destroyed
  > Inadvertent accelerated stall by the pilot in command while attempting a turn in close proximity to terrain. A factor was the high altitude.
- [NTSB LAX91FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA094.md): Boeing N2S-3 · Sonoma, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1991 · N1065M · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command/cfi's performance of a low altitude aerobatic maneuver from which he failed to recover. Factors which contributed to the accident related to the pic's improper inflight decision, poor judgment, and his psychological condition.
- [NTSB LAX91FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA093.md): Cessna TR182 · Petaluma, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1991 · N2415S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent flight into IMC and his failure to maintain aircraft control of the airplane. Factors which contributed to the accident related to the pilot becoming disoriented in the dark, nighttime, instrument weather conditions, and to the pilot's…
- [NTSB DEN91FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91FA039.md): Piper PA-24-400 · Snowmass, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 1991 · N8510P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper altitude in mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB NYC91FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA073.md): Beech BE-58 · Skaneateles, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 1991 · N80JB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of situational awareness/disorientation due to the influences of cocaine, which resulted in the loss of airplane control in instrument meteorological conditions. Factors related to the accident were: psychological impairment, fatigue and…
- [NTSB ATL91FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91FA052.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Munford, AL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 1991 · N27818 · Destroyed
  > The pilot attempting visual flight in instrument meteorological conditions below the minimum safe altitude for terrain clearance. Contributing factors were the low ceiling and mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB ATL91FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91FA051.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Liberty, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 1991 · N6247Y · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain a positive rate-of-climb after lift-off. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, low ceiling, fog, and the pilot's limited experience in a Piper PA-23.
- [NTSB CHI91FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91FA091.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Dutchtown, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 1991 · N3966X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane in instrument meteorological conditions and the pilot exceeding the design stress limits of the airplane during the loss of control. Contributing factors were the existing weather conditions.
- [NTSB CHI91FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91FA090.md): Beech F.35 · Sidney, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 1991 · N3822B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors in the accident were the pilot's disregard for directives and overconfidence in his ability.
- [NTSB SEA91FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA046.md): Cessna C-172 · Colstrip, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1991 · N8531B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance. Factors relating to the accident were the pilot's lack of total night flight experience, his lack of recent night flight experience, the dark night light conditions, and the mountainous/hilly terrain…
- [NTSB CHI91FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91FA088.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Osceola, WI · Accident · 7 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1991 · N4676R · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilots in both aircraft to seeing-and-avoid the other airplane.
- [NTSB ATL91LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA048.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Lumberton, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1991 · N4749P · No damage
  > The pilot suffered a stroke and lost control of the airplane on final approach.
- [NTSB ATL91FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91FA047.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Cordele, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1991 · N9209P · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to attain proper runway alignment and to maintain proper altitude. Related factors were: darkness and the pilot becoming lost/disoriented.
- [NTSB NYC91FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA069.md): Cessna 172P · Augusta, ME · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 1991 · N62746 · Destroyed
  > The pilot rotated the airplane at an improper speed, then allowed the climb angle to become too steep, causing an inadvertent stall at too low an altitude to allow recovery. Contributing factors in the accident were; the pilot failed to use all of the…
- [NTSB DCA91MA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA91MA018.md): Boeing 737-300 · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · 34 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Feb 2, 1991 · N388US · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of the Los Angeles air traffic facility management to implement procedures that provided redundancy comparable to the requirements contained in the national operational position standards and the failure of the FAA air traffic service to provide…
- [NTSB LAX91FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA086.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Dunsmuir, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 1991 · N7194P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's delayed go-around attempt and improper use of carburetor heat. Contributing to the accident was a degradation of engine power due to fuel contamination from sand and rust.
- [NTSB MIA91FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91FA075.md): Cessna 210L · Orlando, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 1991 · N210GC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control in instrument conditions and his spatial disorientation. Factors were a failure of the vacuum pump and the pilot's lack of recent experience in partial panel instrument flying or training.
- [NTSB NYC91FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA067.md): MBB BK 117 B-1 · Sonestown, PA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1991 · N891GM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning to assure that the intended course and altitude provided adequate terrain clearance. Contributing factor(s) was: the dark night, snow and mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB NYC91DFA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91DFA02.md): Hayes Kolb/Twinstar · Round Lake, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jan 27, 1991 · N71817 · Substantial damage
  > In-flight structural failure of the outboard wing attachment fittings on both wings due to an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB FTW91FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91FA035.md): Bell 206L-1 · S Tim Blk 198 · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1991 · N39HC · Destroyed
  > For undetermined reason(s), the helicoper crashed at sea (gulf of Mexico) in an area with a low ceiling, rain, and thunderstorms.
- [NTSB FTW91FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91FA033.md): Piper PA-30 · Oppella, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1991 · N291R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper climb rate following loss of his visual references and allowing himself to become diverted during the takeoff. Factors in the accident were interrupted instrument lighting and the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB ATL91FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91FA043.md): Cessna 337C · Bryson City, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1991 · N2589S · Destroyed
  > The inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions in mountainous terrain by the noninstrument rated pilot.
- [NTSB LAX91FA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA081.md): Cessna T210M · Sacramento, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 1991 · N210TW · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the ensuing emergency landing.
- [NTSB DEN91FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91FA037.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Olton, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 1991 · N4035B · Destroyed
  > The pilot exceeded the design stress limits of the airframe and the performance of aerobatics at an altitude insufficient for recovery.
- [NTSB NYC91LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA064.md): Beech 58 · Batavia, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 1991 · N73JP · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to ensure an adequate amount of fuel was on board for the planned flight which resulted in a double power loss due to the fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ATL91FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91FA042.md): Cessna 310 · Brunswick, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 1991 · N3602D · Destroyed
  > The incapacitation of the pilot.
- [NTSB DEN91FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91FA034.md): Cessna 150H · Mancos, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 1991 · N7248S · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the student pilot to follow procedures and directives by continuing the flight at night and subsequently encountering adverse weather conditions. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, the student's lack of experience, adverse weather…
- [NTSB ATL91FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91FA040.md): Rockwell 114 · Bessemer, AL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 1991 · N4827W · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to follow instrument flight rules (IFR) and maintain the minimum descent altitude (mda) during the VOR approach. Factors related to the accident were: darkness and the adverse weather conditions.
- [NTSB FTW91FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91FA031.md): Bell B 206B III · So. Pass Blk 70 · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1991 · N2269V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control of the aircraft for undetermined reasons shortly after departure. Factors in the accident were the restrictions to visibility that existed at the time.
- [NTSB CHI91DEC01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DEC01.md): Mocock Avid Amphibian · Milford, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jan 19, 1991 · N126TT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff which resulted in a stall. A factor related to the accident were the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB ATL91FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91FA041.md): Beech K35 · Lafayette, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1991 · N99RN · Destroyed
  > Partial loss of engine for an undetermined reason. The adverse weather conditions, darkness, and radio tower were related factors.
- [NTSB DEN91LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA036.md): Cessna 180K · Patterson, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1991 · N63130 · Minor damage
  > The pilot's failure to identify an unsafe or hazardous condition. Factors were: rough water and high winds.
- [NTSB ATL91FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91FA039.md): Beech 35 · Arden, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1991 · N4589V · Destroyed
  > For undetermined reasons, the engine lost power.
- [NTSB NYC91FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA060.md): Mooney M20J · Brookline, NH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 1991 · N804DW · Destroyed
  > The failure of the flight instructor (CFI) to attain remedial action after control of the airplane was lost for an unknown reason.
- [NTSB MIA91FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91FA069.md): Beech 58P · Lantana, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 1991 · N1802A · Destroyed
  > The pilot in commands failure to maintain airspeed while performing a go around resulting in the airplane stalling and colliding with the ground in an uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB LAX91FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA074.md): Cessna 172RG · Hayward, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 1991 · N9721B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude. Contributing factors related to the pilot's improper VFR procedures and his misjudged evaluation of the weather in daylight conditions. Additional factors related to the presence of low clouds and to the restricted…
- [NTSB FTW91FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91FA030.md): Mooney 20J · Newcastle, OK · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 1991 · N7201E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors were spatial disorientation, improper IFR procedures, and the dark night with low ceilings and rain.
- [NTSB CHI91LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA071.md): Mooney M20K · Fayette, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 1991 · N5809A · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane. Factors were the pilot's overconfidence in his personal ability, and flight into known adverse weather.
- [NTSB CHI91DEP03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DEP03.md): Air Command 503 · Tomahawk, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jan 15, 1991 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's abrupt movement of the flight controls which resulted in loss of rotor RPM and eventual departure from controlled flight. A factor contributing was ice accumulation on the pilot's face resulting in pilot incapacitation (visual…
- [NTSB MIA91WA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91WA066.md): Cessna U206F · Montserrat · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 14, 1991 · N9530G · Destroyed
- [NTSB ATL91FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91FA020.md): Mooney M20F · Pageland, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 1991 · N6858V · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft, due to spatial disorientation. Factors related to the accident were: the weather conditions and the malfunction of a gyro instrument (probably the attitude indicator).
- [NTSB FTW91FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91FA028.md): Folland Gnat T-1 · Bossier City, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 1991 · N3XR · Destroyed
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot and his delay in diverting to an alternate airport, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to lack of fuel. The adverse weather conditions and radio malfunction were related factors.
- [NTSB MIA91WA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91WA062.md): Beech 58 · St. Maarten I., NT · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 7, 1991 · N100GT · Destroyed
- [NTSB ATL91FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91FAMS1.md): Cessna 172D · Missing (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · 2 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Jan 7, 1991 · N2165Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continuation of visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of aircraft control. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's failure to obtain a weather briefing before…
- [NTSB NYC91FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA058.md): Mooney M20K · Gallipolis, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 1991 · N231MC · Destroyed
  > The pilot allowed the speed of the airplane to get too slow, resulting in an inadvertant stall at too low an altitude to allow recovery. A factor relating to the accident was the pilot's trepidation about a successful landing because of the weather.
- [NTSB LAX91FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA066.md): Cessna T210M · Sacramento, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 1991 · N6148B · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain control of the airplane while flying in instrument meteorological conditions and spatial disorientation of the pilot-in-command. Contributing to the accident was diversion of the pilot's attention to…
- [NTSB FTW91FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91FA027.md): Cessna 421B · Muskogee, OK · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 1991 · N421H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft, due to spatial disorientation. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, adverse weather conditions, and the pilot's physical impairment from the chronic sinus infection.
- [NTSB CHI91FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91FA059.md): Cessna 172P · Freeport, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 1991 · N65567 · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed. Factors contributing were the pilot-in-command's misuse of flaps and his lack of total experience in this type of operation.
- [NTSB SEA91FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA039.md): Cessna 140 · Port Orchard, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 1991 · N77179 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to initiate an aborted takeoff at a time that left adequate runway remaining to bring the aircraft to a stop.
- [NTSB LAX91FA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA065.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Glendale, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 1991 · N39778 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his improper inflight decision to turn to the left, which resulted in flight toward higher terrain. The terrain and weather conditions were related factors.

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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=275

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