# 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 NYC90FA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA215.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Montgomery, NY · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1990 · N9327C · Destroyed
  > An inadequate preflight by the pilot which resulted in a power loss due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB FTW90FA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA176.md): Beech 36 · Baird, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1990 · N169DD · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command failed to maintain control of the airplane while flying in severe weather and instrument meteorological conditions. The adverse weather conditions were a factor.
- [NTSB DEN90FA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90FA182.md): Stinson 108-1 · Gallup, NM · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1990 · N8631K · Destroyed
  > The pilot inadvertently stalling his aircraft at an insufficient altitude to effect a recovery. A factor was high density attitude.
- [NTSB CHI90DCJ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DCJ02.md): Aero Commander Calair A9B · Ord, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Sep 8, 1990 · N7691V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during low altitude maneuvering.
- [NTSB BFO90FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90FA074.md): Beech C35 · Forest Hill, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1990 · N1540V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the turn from base to final approach. A factor was the pilot's abrupt aircraft handling during the turn.
- [NTSB ANC90LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA173.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Glacier Island, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1990 · N393HM · Substantial damage
  > Undetermined mechanical failure(s) that resulted in loss of engine power, smoke in the cockpit, and a subsequent emergency descent for a forced landing (ditching) at sea. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a related factor.
- [NTSB ANC90FA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90FA167.md): Taylorcraft DCO-75 · Mckinley Park, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1990 · N49032 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Failure of both pilots to maintain adequate visual lookout to see-and-avoid other aircraft.
- [NTSB LAX90FA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA316.md): Enstrom F28C · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1990 · N51633 · Destroyed
  > The excessive approach speed to the pinnacle landing point and the pilot's delayed landing flare. Factors in the accident were: lack of total experience in this type of operation.
- [NTSB ATL90FA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA163.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-36 · Nashville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1990 · N82MA · Destroyed
  > The company/operator management's decision to operate the aircraft with a known deficiency without further maintenance, the pilot's improper planning/decision and the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff (while there was sufficient runway remaining). Factors…
- [NTSB LAX90FA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA311.md): Cessna 411 · Fallon, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1990 · N7321U · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to perform emergency procedures for loss of engine power (including his failure to feather the propeller of the affected engine). Factors related to the accident were: inadequate maintenance, contamination in the fuel system, and overheat…
- [NTSB LAX90FA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA310.md): Schempp-Hirth NIMBUS-2C · California City, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1990 · N39285 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to execute the rapid climbing turn maneuver at an insufficient airspeed. Contributing to this accident was the premature dumping of the glider's water ballast.
- [NTSB ANC90FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90FA161.md): Piper PA-31-325 · Kaltag, AK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1990 · N59783 · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate altitude after becoming distracted with an engine problem. Factors related to the accident were: loss of power in the #2 engine for an unknown reason and the low overcast condition.
- [NTSB CHI90FA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA252.md): Cessna 172N · Pine City, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1990 · N733CH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's misjudgement of the fuel supply, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model of aircraft.
- [NTSB ANC90FA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90FA164.md): Cessna P206C · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1990 · N8646Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and failure to maintain adequate altitude for terrain clearance. Factors to the accident were the adverse weather conditions, mountainous terrain, and the dark night.
- [NTSB NYC90LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA209.md): Cessna 172L · Montauk, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1990 · N4324Q · Destroyed
  > Pilot failed to attain airspeed during a go around, resulting in the airplane stalling at a low altitude. Contributing factor was the pilot's attention was diverted to airport maintenance personnel working near the approach end of the runway.
- [NTSB FTW90FA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA171.md): Cessna 320 · Center, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1990 · N377S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain minimum control speed (VMC) and lack of qualification/training in multi-engine aircraft, which resulted in loss of aircraft control. A factor related to the accident was: failure of the left engine turbocharger, which resulted…
- [NTSB CHI90FA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA250.md): Beech A23A · St Paul, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1990 · N8871M · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to an inadequate supply of fuel, and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB MIA90FA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90FA177.md): Cessna 177-A · Gainesville, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1990 · N30306 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel prior to flight.
- [NTSB NYC90LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA203.md): Cessna 152 · Provincetown, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1990 · N24894 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted an inadvertent stall/spin. Probable factors related to the accident were: failure of the pilot to follow procedures/directives, and his lack of proper certification (qualification) for…
- [NTSB FTW90FA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA167.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Bulverde, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1990 · N55234 · Destroyed
  > Mismanagement of the fuel supply resulting in fuel starvation. Factors were the pilot's lack of experience in the airplane, the dark night condition, and the trees.
- [NTSB BFO90FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90FA073.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Richland, VA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1990 · N885MA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) and failure to maintain proper clearance from high terrain. Darkness and the adverse weather conditions were related factors.
- [NTSB ANC90FA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90FA158.md): Cessna 414 · Sitka, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1990 · N8180K · Destroyed
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, and his failure to follow IFR procedures and maintain clearance from mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB SEA90FA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90FA167.md): Cessna 150-L · Newman Lake, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1990 · N7019G · Destroyed
  > The pilot's poor judgement in attempting to land at an unlighted airstrip at night and his failure to maintain clearance from terrain during a go around.
- [NTSB SEA90FA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90FA166.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Salem, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1990 · N8103P · Destroyed
  > The pilot allowed the design stress limits of the aircraft to be exceeded. Factors related to the accident concerned inadvertent flight by the pilot into known adverse weather conditions.
- [NTSB CHI90MA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90MA244.md): Bell 206B · Elkhorn, WI · Accident · 5 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1990 · N16933 · Destroyed
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, and his failure to attain adequate altitude before flying over rising terrain at night. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, fog, haze, rising terrain, and the lack of visual cues that were available to the…
- [NTSB FTW90FA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA168.md): Cessna 150M · Baton Rouge, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1990 · N66369 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed which resulted in an inadvertent stall during the steep turn. A factor was the door opening in flight.
- [NTSB DEN90FA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90FA176.md): Cameron O-84 · Taos, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1990 · N74000 · Minor damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to attempt a go-around. A factor was the unfavorable wind encountered late in the attempted landing.
- [NTSB CHI90FA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA240.md): Cessna 182 · Marine City, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1990 · N5373B · Destroyed
  > Pilot-in-command's ostentation display resulted in his failure to maintain flying sped, and a subsequent stall.
- [NTSB LAX90FA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA300.md): Cessna T-210-M · Placerville, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1990 · N6985B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's misidentification of the airport and his failure to select an adequate altitude above the terrain. Factors in the accident were the pilot's disregard for his night time medical limitation and lack of geographic familiarity with the area.
- [NTSB FTW90DQG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DQG04.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Lubbock, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 25, 1990 · N9852P · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed and altitude during a turn-around maneuver, which resulted in the aircraft stalling into the ground.
- [NTSB CHI90FA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA239.md): Champion 7GCAA · Clark Lake, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1990 · N2521F · Destroyed
  > Poor judgement of the pilot due to consumption of alcohol, and his failure to maintain proper altitude and clearance above water, while performing aerobatic maneuvers.
- [NTSB NYC90FA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA199.md): Piper PA-31T2 · Mattapan, MA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1990 · N85HB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in his failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Factors related to the accident were: failure of the left fuel control unit, and the adverse weather conditions.
- [NTSB LAX90DUJ09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DUJ09.md): Stits SA6B · Tucson, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 23, 1990 · N4203 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB FTW90MA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90MA161.md): Grumman G-159 · Houston, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1990 · N80RD · Destroyed
  > Partial failure of the left engine fuel pump, which resulted in a partial loss of power in the left engine, but not enough of a power loss to trigger and/or complete the autofeathering operation of the left propeller, thus allowing insufficient time for the…
- [NTSB FTW90FA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA160.md): Aerospatiale/Socata TB-10 · Ada, OK · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1990 · N20AZ · Destroyed
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in his failure to attain sufficient airspeed for a climb profile. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot allowed the weight and balance of the aircraft to exceed the certified limits, his use of…
- [NTSB SEA90FA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90FA165.md): Piper PA-30-160 · Kalispell, MT · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1990 · N8556Y · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to flare the aircraft for landing and to maintain its control during the attempted go-around (aborted landing). Factors related to the accident were: darkness, a number of runway edge lights that were either inoperative or hidden by…
- [NTSB LAX90DUJ06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DUJ06.md): Christen/Walter Christen Eagle II · Marana, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Aug 20, 1990 · N3272U · Destroyed
  > The loss of control by the pilot.
- [NTSB BFO90DID01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90DID01.md): Cessna 172RG · Onancock, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Aug 20, 1990 · N6599R · Substantial damage
  > The inflight loss of control because the pilot experienced spatial disorientation. Other factors related to the accident are VFR flight into IMC, night conditions.
- [NTSB LAX90FA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA292.md): Piper PA-28RT-201 · Long Beach, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1990 · N3054N · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The inadequate visual outlook of the pilots of the Cessna 172P and their failure to see and avoid the Piper pa- 28RT-201. Contributing to the accident was the azimuth and angle of the sun which was in a position at the time of the accident to impair the scan…
- [NTSB CHI90FA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA236.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Watertown, WI · Accident · 7 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1990 · N4070Q · Destroyed
  > Initiation of VFR flight into adverse weather and instrument meteorologial conditions. Factors which contributed to the accident were the adverse weather conditions and the pilot's self-induced pressure to maintain currency.
- [NTSB NYC90DEG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90DEG02.md): Trice Pitts Special S-1S · Hamilton, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 18, 1990 · N40X · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI90FA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA235.md): Cessna 180 · Howell, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1990 · N4547B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance above terrain while maneuvering during takeoff. A factor in the accident was the pilot's attempt to display the aircraft's performance.
- [NTSB MIA90FA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90FA171.md): Neal Christen Eagle II · Akron, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1990 · N3RN · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft and to recover from (or avoid) a subsequent (flat) spin. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's failure to follow established procedures, his lack of familiarity with the aircraft, and the…
- [NTSB DEN90FA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90FA170.md): Beech J35 · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1990 · N21CS · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB FTW90DPG09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DPG09.md): Grumman G164A · Osceola, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 16, 1990 · N7864 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper clearance from the power lines.
- [NTSB ANC90FA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90FA146.md): Cessna A150 · Kenai, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1990 · N8345M · Destroyed
  > Pilot-in-command's failure to maintain control of the airplane.
- [NTSB NYC90FA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA192.md): Bellanca 7GCAA · Saltaire, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1990 · N4190Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot misjudged his altitude.
- [NTSB CHI90FAMS3](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FAMS3.md): Cessna 172M · Kewaunee, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Aug 14, 1990 · N9529H · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB BFO90FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90FA070.md): Cessna 150G · Ridgeway, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1990 · N459AE · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall and inflight collision with the terrain.
- [NTSB SEA90LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA162.md): Vaden SA102 Cavalier · Tumwater, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1990 · N70JV · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during takeoff following an engine loss of power. The reason for the loss of power was not determined.

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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=279

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