# 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 DEN91FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91FA002.md): Cessna T210N · Gypsum, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1990 · N6477N · Destroyed
  > The pilot flying into known adverse icing and thunderstorm weather conditions which resulted in the loss of control of the aircraft.
- [NTSB NYC91FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA001.md): Cessna 172P · Gorham, NH · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1990 · N98438 · Destroyed
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, and his failure to maintain proper altitude while flying over mountainous terrain. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, mountainous terrain, and pilot fatigue.
- [NTSB MIA91FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91FA001.md): Erik K. Van Der Kaay Marco J-5 · Clearwater, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1990 · N10EK · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent deployment of the air brakes at a low altitude.
- [NTSB ANC90LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA189.md): Maule M-4-210C · 60 E Of Bethel, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1990 · N51441 · Destroyed
  > Continued VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain altitude and clearance above mountainous terrain. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, adverse terrain and weather conditions, the…
- [NTSB LAX90DUQ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DUQ02.md): Folland Gnat T-1 · Mojave, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Sep 30, 1990 · N1CW · Destroyed
  > The pilots failure to correct a descent during a low level aerobactics.
- [NTSB FTW90LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA187.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Greers Ferry, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1990 · N3673H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to penetrate adverse weather and the resultant spatial disorientation. Factors were the weather conditions and the pilot's lack of instrument training/experience.
- [NTSB CHI90DEV10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEV10.md): Carlson Commander Elite · Jerseyville, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Sep 30, 1990 · N60AC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the gyroplane.
- [NTSB CHI90DEE10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEE10.md): Jeff Pierson Pierson Pusher · Kankakee, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Sep 30, 1990 · N75FM · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to activation of carburetor choke and an inadvertent stall during the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL90FA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA183.md): Grumman AA5B · Gallatin, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1990 · N81099 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper altitude which resulted in the inadvertent descent into the ground, and his diverted attention to another airplane. Factors in the accident were fog, dark night, fatigue from lack of sleep, and a lack of recent night…
- [NTSB SEA90LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA199.md): Cessna 172N · Neilton, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1990 · N738AQ · Destroyed
  > The failure of the crew to maintain adequate clearance from the terrain. Factors to the accident were mountainous and box canyon terrain.
- [NTSB NYC90FA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA231.md): Cessna 182Q · Nantucket, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1990 · N5289N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper IFR operation in attempting an ILS approach in an airplane not equipped with an ILS glide slope receiver. The weather conditions were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB NYC90DNA05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90DNA05.md): North American P-51D · Chatham, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Sep 29, 1990 · N51U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed which resulted in an accelerated stall and loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB LAX90FA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA336.md): Lockheed PV-2 · Lakeport, CA · Accident · 8 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1990 · N7250C · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed during a pull-up from a low pass. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the pilot's poor judgement in buzzing the seaplanes which resulted in insufficient altitude to recover from the stall, and…
- [NTSB CHI90LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA277.md): Navion L-17A · Fort Wayne, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1990 · N91665 · Destroyed
  > Poor judgement of the pilot due to impairment from consumption of alcohol and use of a drug, and his failure to maintain proper altitude/clearance above wooded terrain. Darkness was a related factor.
- [NTSB SEA90FA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90FA197.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Bend, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1990 · N8646P · Destroyed
  > An engine power loss due to fuel starvation as a result of a broken seal in the fuel injector servo. In addition, the pilot misjudged his approach into an open field.
- [NTSB MIA90FA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90FA190.md): Ayres S2R-T34 · Thornton, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1990 · N4017B · Destroyed
  > The improper drilling of a hole in the spar cap by a mechanic resulting in the initiation of fatigue cracking in the spar cap and subsequent failure of the spar cap and inflight separation of the wing.
- [NTSB LAX90DUG10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DUG10.md): ELY Thorp T-18 · Claremont, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Sep 25, 1990 · N9JE · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control for undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB BFO90FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90FA079.md): Hughes 269C · Jefferson, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1990 · N1094D · Destroyed
  > The failure of the tail rotor drive transmission system due to a worn tail rotor splined drive sleeve, and inadequate maintenance and/or inspection by the operator. Contributing to the loss of control was the student pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor…
- [NTSB ATL90FA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA179.md): Cessna 421B · Jefferson, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1990 · N316MH · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to perform the correct emergency procedures, when confronted with a loss of engine power, and his failure to maintain minimum control speed (VMC), which resulted in a loss of aircraft control.
- [NTSB LAX90FA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA332.md): Cessna 500 · San Luis Obispo, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1990 · N79DD · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper IFR (instrument) procedure, and his failure to maintain the minimum descent altitude (mda) for the approach. The adverse weather was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW90FA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA186.md): Mooney M20A · San Ysidro, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1990 · N6054X · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate terrain clearance during a night VFR flight. Darkness and mountainous terrain were related factors.
- [NTSB NYC90FA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA227.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Eliot, ME · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1990 · N8664P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff. Factors were the over weight condition, upsloping runway, premature rotation, and the pilot's lack of experience in type aircraft and general aviation operations.
- [NTSB BFO90FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90FA077.md): Christen Industries A-1 · Middle River, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1990 · N6082P · Destroyed
  > The pilot delayed his recovery from an intentional spin manuever until there was insufficient altitude to recover.
- [NTSB NYC90FA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA226.md): Beech 95-B55 · Smithfield, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1990 · N9UP · Destroyed
  > The failure of both pilots to maintain aircraft control while conducting training maneuvers at an altitude that precluded a safe recovery.
- [NTSB NYC90FA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA225.md): Piper PA-30 · Berlin, VT · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1990 · CFSKO · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain aircraft control after becoming spatially disoriented. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions, and…
- [NTSB DEN90FA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90FA192.md): Cessna 182P · Marble, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1990 · N9643G · Destroyed
  > Failure of the private pilot (student pilot) to maintain sufficient altitude and airspeed above mountainous terrain, and inadequate supervision by the instructor pilot (CFI) and her delay in taking remedial action. Factors related to the accident were: the…
- [NTSB LAX90FA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA331.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1990 · N3558 · Destroyed
  > VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain proper altitude during the approach to land. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, the adverse weather conditions, and failure of…
- [NTSB MIA90WA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90WA184.md): Cessna 402B · Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 20, 1990 · N82922 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DCA90MA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA90MA055.md): Boeing 707-321B · Marana, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1990 · N320MJ · Destroyed
  > Improper preflight planning/preparation by the pilot, and his failure to use a checklist. Factors related to the accident were: the faa's inadequate surveillance of the operation, the faa's insufficient standards/requirements, the pilot's operation of the…
- [NTSB NYC90FA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA223.md): Piper PA-23-150 · Livingston, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1990 · N3100P · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to maintain control of the aircraft while maneuvering for an ILS approach. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's lack of recent instrument flight experience, low cloud ceilings and fog, and failure to follow IFR procedures.
- [NTSB LAX90LA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA326.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Mount Wilson, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1990 · N6528J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent flight into IMC. Contributing factors related to the pilot's failure to request in-flight weather avoidance assistance and his misjudged evaluation of the en route weather.
- [NTSB BFO90FA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90FA076.md): Piper PA-601P · Wiley Ford, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1990 · N8249J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper IFR procedure by not maintaining sufficient altitude, while circling to land. Factors related to the accident were: the low ceiling and visibility conditions in fog.
- [NTSB LAX90DUM03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DUM03.md): Parrigin RV-4 · Poway, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Sep 18, 1990 · N810WP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's performing low level acrobatic maneuvers and failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB FTW90FA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA183.md): Hughes 269A · Kingsville, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1990 · N403SD · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the left flange on the tail boom saddle fitting.
- [NTSB SEA90FA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90FA183.md): Cessna 172-P · Hood River, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1990 · N5332K · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's encountering spatial disorientation and his failure to maintain airspeed.
- [NTSB CHI90FA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA265.md): Cessna 172M · Aberdeen, SD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1990 · N73059 · Destroyed
  > Failure to maintain a safe airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB SEA90FA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90FA182.md): Cessna 150M · Prospect, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1990 · N3420V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper altitude during his approach. The dark night condition was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB NYC90FA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA220.md): Cessna 152 · Plain City, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1990 · N95644 · Destroyed
  > Poor judgement of the pilot due to consumption of alcohol, flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft due to spatial disorientation. Factors related to the accident were: darkness,…
- [NTSB FTW90FA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA181.md): Cessna 152 · Blue Ridge, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1990 · N69137 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to perform buzzing type maneuvers, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB CHI90FA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA263.md): Cessna 172N · Paris, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1990 · N75785 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continuation of VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors contributing to the accident were the fog and the dark night.
- [NTSB CHI90DEM09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEM09.md): Comben Bowers Flybaby IA · Cheboygan, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Sep 13, 1990 · N1175B · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB SEA90GA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90GA180.md): Bell 204B · Keller, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Sep 12, 1990 · CGKQH · Destroyed
  > The total loss of engine power due to turbine blade separation while the pilot was operating in the aircraft at a gross weight that exceeded performance specifications for existing meteorological conditions. Factors include the failure or inability to…
- [NTSB FTW90FA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA179.md): Beech 58 · Conway, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1990 · N5641D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and his delayed decision to abort the landing. Factors were the weather conditions.
- [NTSB FTW90FA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA178.md): Bell B206LI · Port O'Connor, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1990 · N882BT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper altitude. Factors were the pilot's decision to fly into the known adverse weather and the weather/light conditions.
- [NTSB DEN90FA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90FA184.md): Morane-Saulnier MS760 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1990 · N23ST · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain a climb after takeoff, due to spatial disorientation. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, pilot fatigue, and the pilot's lack of recent experience in night flying operation.
- [NTSB ATL90DLG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90DLG02.md): Cessna A188B · Aiken, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Sep 11, 1990 · N9422R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's delayed pull-up during an aerial application swath which resulted in the collision with a static wire associated with electrical transmission lines.
- [NTSB LAX90FA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA320.md): Cessna A152 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1990 · N4649A · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to recover from a spin. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's failure to assure there was adequate altitude to recover from an inadvertent or intentional spin, and his lack of recent expereince in the type of operation.
- [NTSB LAX90LA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA319.md): Robinson R-22 · Long Beach, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1990 · N80750 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate passenger briefing, and his failure to provide proper assistance to the exiting passenger.
- [NTSB DEN90LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA183.md): Beech E 33 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1990 · N7155N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to select the right tank prior to the approach resulting in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB BFO90DID02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90DID02.md): Cessna 182R · Evington, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Sep 9, 1990 · N4944H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft because of spatial disorientation. A contributing cause is failure of the vacuum system.

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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=278

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