# 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 MIA91LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA027.md): Cessna 172P · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1990 · N51101 · Destroyed
  > Delay of the pilot to obtain assistance and, as a result, he ditched the airplane near a boat due to a low fuel supply.
- [NTSB LAX91LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA032.md): Cessna 172RG · San Clemente, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1990 · N5257V · Destroyed
  > The pilots selection of improper cruise altitude while operating under a low overcast on a dark night. A factor in the accident was fatigue and lack of sleep.
- [NTSB FTW91DRG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91DRG01.md): Taylor Titch MK III · Seguin, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Nov 17, 1990 · N14D · Destroyed
  > The pilot lost control at low level. Factors were the pilot attempting aerobatic maneuvers with insuffient altitude for recovery.
- [NTSB NYC91LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA029.md): Piper PA-32-301R · Alton, NH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1990 · N8473H · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the severity of the accident was the unsuitable terrain in which the forced landing was made.
- [NTSB MIA91GA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91GA025.md): Beech A-90 · Crestview, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Final report · Nov 13, 1990 · N2EP · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command/cfi improper supervision of the dual student. This resulted in an in flight loss of control, and collision with terrain for failure to maintain minimum control airspeed (VMC) while conducting a simulated emergency procedure.
- [NTSB DEN91FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91FA017.md): Cessna T210L · Aspen, CO · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1990 · N732DS · Destroyed
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, while turning over high terrain beside the airport, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors related to the accident were: excessive gross weight of the aircraft,…
- [NTSB CHI91FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91FA026.md): Cessna 182D · Walker, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1990 · N9075X · Destroyed
  > VFR flight into IMC conditions. Factors related to the accident are failure to obtain a preflight weather briefing, becoming lost/disoriented, induction air filter icing, excessive workload, and lack of total experience in type of operation.
- [NTSB DEN91DQA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91DQA01.md): Young 2/3 Scale · Alamogordo, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Nov 10, 1990 · N51DY · Destroyed
  > Partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, improper planning/decision by the pilot, and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB MIA91FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91FA023.md): Cessna 421B · Flamingo, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1990 · N21ST · Destroyed
  > An undetermined airframe/component/system failure/malfunction, which resulted in a fuel fed fire in the left wing.
- [NTSB FTW91FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91FA012.md): Piper 601P · Nacogdoches, TX · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1990 · N23NS · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to follow IFR procedures and maintain the proper altitude. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions, dark night, low fuel state of the aircraft, and trees at the accident site.
- [NTSB NYC91FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA025.md): Beech A36 · Bradford, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1990 · N422M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance while maneuvering to land during an instrument approach. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's failure to obtain a weather briefing prior to departure, his delayed decision to make an…
- [NTSB BFO91DID01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91DID01.md): Aeronca Champion 7BCM · Suffolk, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Nov 8, 1990 · N7702B · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to low cylinder compression. The low compression was a result of exhaust valve leakage and inadequate maintenance and inspection. In addition, the pilot failed to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in the airplane stalling.
- [NTSB ATL91FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91FA015.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Rock Hill, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1990 · N7840P · Destroyed
  > The pilot misjudged the aircraft's altitude/clearance above the runway during a low pass and allowed the propeller to contact the runway; he then failed to maintain airspeed after a pull-up and allowed the aircraft to stall.
- [NTSB NYC91LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA024.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Buckland, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1990 · N5039K · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to execute an aerobatic maneuver at an altitude sufficient to clear the stand of trees.
- [NTSB MIA91FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91FA020.md): Aero Commander 680V · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1990 · N541F · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's decision to continue takeoff with a known deficiency in the airplane - low power on both engines which resulted from open compressor surge valves. The pilot subsequently failed to maintain airspeed while maneuvering in a turn resulting…
- [NTSB CHI91DEM01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DEM01.md): Ercoupe 415C · Shelby, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Nov 3, 1990 · N9409B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued flight into IMC.
- [NTSB CHI91DEE01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DEE01.md): Pitts Special S1-S · Dekalb, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Nov 3, 1990 · N983BW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's attempt to perform aerobatic maneuvers at low altitude.
- [NTSB LAX91FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA020.md): Grumman AA-1B · Solana Beach, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1990 · N9956L · Destroyed
  > The inadvertent stall/spin. Factors in the accident were: the pilot's decision to allow the reporter passenger to fly the aircraft in a critical flight situation, his decision to allow the aircraft to descend to an altitude too low to allow for contingencies,…
- [NTSB CHI91FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91FA022.md): Cessna 195 · Flint, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1990 · N4325N · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's inadequate preflight inspection of the fuel tank system. Factor(s) were: water contamination in the fuel.
- [NTSB MIA91FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91FA017.md): Cessna 150G · Marathon, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1990 · N3220J · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed, while attempting to make a forced landing following a partial loss of engine power. Fatigue failure of the center rocker boss on the #3 cylinder was a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX91FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA022.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Oceanside, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1990 · N5052Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot initiating an instrument flight without operating air/ground communications equipment, and his failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance after apparently deciding to return to the airport. Factors contributing to the accident were inoperative…
- [NTSB FTW91FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91FA010.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Kingsland, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1990 · N41586 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to avoid flying into the mountain.
- [NTSB DEN91FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91FA013.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Belen, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1990 · N5058J · Destroyed
  > The pilot misjudged the aircraft's altitude (ground clearance) above the desert terrain.
- [NTSB DEN91FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91FA012.md): Cessna T210M · Carbondale, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1990 · N761TW · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to see-and-avoid the power line.
- [NTSB ATL91FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91FA008.md): Beech A36 · Georgetown, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1990 · N97PA · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's loss of consciousness during flight. The reason for the loss of consciousness could not be determined.
- [NTSB LAX91LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA013.md): Bell 47G5 · Antarctica · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1990 · N2294W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain on adequate altitude while maneuvering above the water.
- [NTSB LAX91FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA012.md): Cessna 172M · Goleta, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1990 · N13670 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper glidepath while on final approach. A contributing factor was sunglare.
- [NTSB MIA91FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91FA014.md): Daniel S. Taylor Sonerai II LS · Prattville, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1990 · N148DT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed. Factors were undetermined loss of engine power and lack of experience in type.
- [NTSB ATL91FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91FA006.md): Olsen-Gordon Veri EZE · Hohenwald, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1990 · N9327A · Destroyed
  > The failure of the left rudder control cable which rendered the airplane uncontrollable.
- [NTSB DEN91FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91FA010.md): Piper PA-38-125 · Levelland, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1990 · N2448L · Destroyed
  > Inadvertent stall/spin at an altitude insufficient to effect recovery.
- [NTSB ATL91FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91FA005.md): Pitts Special S-1 · Ocala, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1990 · N1235 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot experiencced spatial disorientation, lost control of the airplane during a spin maneuver and collided with the ground.
- [NTSB MIA91FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91FA011.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Everglades City, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1990 · N143FT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude and his spatial disorientation during a night takeoff over water.
- [NTSB CHI91FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91FA011.md): Cessna 172P · Fort Wayne, IN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1990 · N5499K · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain an airspeed above stalling speed. Factors associated with the accident are premature rotation and the pilot's lack of recent total experience.
- [NTSB MIA91WA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91WA012.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Lascahobas, Haiti · Accident · 6 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 15, 1990 · N31575 · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA91FA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA144.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Mullan, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1990 · N4924L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). The adverse weather and terrain conditions were related factors.
- [NTSB NYC91DHA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91DHA01.md): James Cote Kolb Twinstar MK II · Gilbertsville, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 14, 1990 · N2224N · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft after an interuption of power.
- [NTSB CHI91GA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91GA014.md): Cessna 172P · Williamsburg, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 14, 1990 · N99862 · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's abrupt pull-up to avoid an obstacle. Contributing was the pilot-in-command's diverted attention to activities on the ground.
- [NTSB NYC91DNC01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91DNC01.md): Skytek Skyseeker MK II · Chapman, ME · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Oct 13, 1990 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > In-flight failure of the outboard section of the wing, and the loss of aircraft control. Due to the unauthorized structural modification by the pilot/owner.
- [NTSB ANC91GAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91GAMS1.md): Gulfstream Aerospace 690C · Deadhorse, AK · Accident · 3 fatal · Final report · Oct 12, 1990 · N45Q · Destroyed
  > Missing aircraft.
- [NTSB LAX91DUM01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91DUM01.md): Piper PA28-140 · El Cajon, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 11, 1990 · N6147J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed. Contributing to the accident was an engine power loss for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX91FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA005.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Redlands, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1990 · N8876W · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a fuel system leak of an undetermined origin.
- [NTSB NYC91FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA006.md): Cessna 152 · Griswold, CT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1990 · N4708M · Destroyed
  > A broken ehaust valve spring that resulted in a partial loss of power. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, lack of suitable terrain, and failure of the occupants to use their shoulder harnesses.
- [NTSB NYC91FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA005.md): Beech V35B · Ottawa, OH · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1990 · N409E · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to follow the proper instrument procedure and maintain the minimum descent altitude (mda) during an approach to the airport at night in instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB LAX91LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA004.md): Mooney M20K · Rio Linda, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1990 · N252YD · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's ground collision with an unauthorized person who was located on the active runway. A contributing factor was related to the nighttime (light) condition which limited the pilot's ability to see the person prior to the impact.
- [NTSB FTW91FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91FA002.md): Enstrom F28-C · Mesquite, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1990 · N88RA · Destroyed
  > Installation error of company maintenance personnel. Factors were the unsuitable terrain, the tailwind, the inability of the pilot to maintain main rotor RPM, and the inadequate annual inspection by company maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB LAX91LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA003.md): Cessna 210 · Riverside, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1990 · N9466T · Destroyed
  > Impairment of the pilot from use of drugs (cocaine), and his failure to maintain clearance (or altitude) from the mountain. Factors related to the accident were: darkness and the pilot's psychological condtion (depression).
- [NTSB DEN91LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA003.md): Raven S-55A · Bernalillo, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1990 · N4062H · Destroyed
  > The pilot to maintain adequate visual lookout, resulting in an inflight collision with power lines.
- [NTSB MIA91LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA005.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-31 · Cape Canaveral, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1990 · N8923E · No damage
  > Failure of the captain to follow procedures, his improper in-flight planning/decision by allowing the aircraft to continue into the overhang (anvil) of a thunderstorm, failure of the passengers to abide by procedures/instructions concerning use of seat belts,…
- [NTSB NYC91LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA002.md): Forney 415D · Morrisville, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1990 · N2911H · Destroyed
  > The pilot executing a left turn at an altitude insufficient to clear a corn field located in close proximity to the departure runway.
- [NTSB LAX91FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA001.md): Mooney M20K · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1990 · N231AX · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to operate the aircraft with a known discrepancy; inadequate maintenance procedures; and the pilot's inflight loss of control due to smoke and fumes in the cockpit.

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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=277

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