# 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 SEA90FA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90FA163.md): Cessna A185F · Wrangell, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1990 · N5317R · Destroyed
  > The pilot did not maintain an adequate airspeed. The pilot's lack of recent experience in the Cessna 185 was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI90DER06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DER06.md): Mooney M20C · Webster, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 12, 1990 · N9468V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors related to the accident were: the dark night, the pilot's alcohol impairment, and his night flying restriction.
- [NTSB ANC90LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA190.md): Piper PA-12 · Cathedral Rapid, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1990 · N92512 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude above the terrain which resulted in a loss of airspeed and a stall/spin while maneuvering to avoid terrain. The mountainous terrain, high winds, and high density altitude were factors which contributed to the…
- [NTSB ANC90LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA143.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Aniak, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1990 · N3946Z · Substantial damage
  > Pilot lost control of the airplane as a result of encountering severe weather either during takeoff or landing. Contributing to the accident was the severe weather, rough water surface, and self-induced pressure to fly by the pilot.
- [NTSB MIA90FA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90FA168.md): Erco 415-C · Huntersville, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1990 · N2436H · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot in command to maintain airspeed.
- [NTSB ATL90FA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA158.md): North American T-6G · Locust Grove, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1990 · N9871C · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain aircraft control during maneuvering flight, allowing the airplane to stall without sufficient altitude for recovery.
- [NTSB MIA90LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA170.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · 4 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1990 · N6946D · Destroyed
  > Undetermined. The airplane is missing.
- [NTSB ATL90FA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA157.md): Beech E18S · Greenwood, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1990 · N563W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper emergency procedure by shutting down the wrong engine, which resulted in a forced landing. Factors related to the accident were: failure of the number three intake valve in the right engine due to fatigue, and trees in the emergency…
- [NTSB LAX90DVM03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DVM03.md): Illi Thunder Gull · Calif Valley, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 8, 1990 · N2223E · Destroyed
  > Poor judgement of the pilot from use of a drug (cocaine), and the pilot allowing the design stress limits of the aircraft to be exceeded, while maneuvering, which resulted in overload failure of the wing spar & wing separation.
- [NTSB CHI90DEV09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEV09.md): Pietenpol AIR Camper · Minonk, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 7, 1990 · N535CG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inattention to visual lookout.
- [NTSB CHI90DEM08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEM08.md): Cessna 150L · Holland, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Aug 7, 1990 · N741MF · Destroyed
  > Undetermined. Factors related to the accident were: darkness & impairment of the pilot due to carbon monoxide.
- [NTSB FTW90FA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA152.md): Cessna 150L · Leesville, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1990 · N10472 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain vs while maneuvering and the fact that altitude was insufficient for recovery from the inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB CHI90FA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA214.md): Cessna 150L · Donnybrook, ND · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1990 · N10094 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering in hilly terrain. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude and the surrounding steeply rising terrain.
- [NTSB CHI90DEV07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEV07.md): Pitts S2B · Springfield, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Aug 5, 1990 · N260RM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed and allowed the aircraft to stall during the break turn to downwind.
- [NTSB BFO90LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA072.md): Cessna A152 · Hyden, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1990 · N4728A · Destroyed
  > The pilot intentionally continuing VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions which resulted in spatial disorientation and loss of aircraft control. Factors contributing to the accident were the thunderstorms and the pilot's lack of instrument…
- [NTSB ANC90FA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90FA134.md): Helio Courier H-295 · 40 Se Bettles, AK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1990 · N6493V · Destroyed
  > The failure and separation of the #5 connecting rod bolt and cap which resulted in the rupture of the engine housing and subsequent engine fire due to oil spillage, and an inadequately mounted vertical fin/stabilator. A contributing factor was the inadequate…
- [NTSB NYC90FA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA181.md): Cessna 150L · Palmer Township, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1990 · N18030 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the student pilot to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall/spin with insufficient altitude for recovery. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the student pilot's poor judgement in buzzing a residential area, and his lack of…
- [NTSB CHI90FA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA212.md): Boeing A75N1 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1990 · N25400 · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed sufficient to avoid a stall/spin at an altitude insufficient to effect a full recovery.
- [NTSB CHI90DCJ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DCJ01.md): Cessna A188B · Amherst, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 2, 1990 · N84524 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid power lines in his area of operation.
- [NTSB ATL90FA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA153.md): Piper PA-18 · Southport, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1990 · N9239T · Destroyed
  > The entry into a flat spin which precluded recovery by the pilot. The reason for the spin becoming flat could not be determined.
- [NTSB MIA90FA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90FA163.md): Cessna 150J · Baker Hill, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1990 · N60518 · Destroyed
  > An inadvertent stall/spin. Factors were airspeed not maintained, altitude inadequate for safe recovery, and attention diverted.
- [NTSB CHI90DEM07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEM07.md): Pitts SA-1 · East Jordan, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 31, 1990 · N15Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain altitude during low altitude aerobatics.
- [NTSB SEA90FA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90FA149.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Leavenworth, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1990 · N9978D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's misjudgement in preflight planning when departing toward rising terrain. Contributing factors in this accident were his decision to attempt a climb-out with full flaps extended, and the minimal performance data available to him upon which he could…
- [NTSB NYC90FA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA179.md): Grumman AA-1B · Springfield, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1990 · N1429R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and the inadvertent stall of the airplane at an altitude from which recovery was not possible.
- [NTSB NYC90FA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA176.md): Piper PA-23-250 · North Andover, MA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1990 · N333EP · Destroyed
  > The controller issued an unauthorized alternate missed approach procedure that did not provide adequate terrain clearance, and the pilot delayed obtaining a proper rate of climb during the missed approach. Factors related to the accident were: darkness and…
- [NTSB ATL90FA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA150.md): Piper PA-18A · Conway, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1990 · N2789P · Destroyed
  > Towline interference with the rudder, and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall/spinn. A factor that contributed to the accident was: failure of the company/operator management to adequately guard against such…
- [NTSB NYC90DHA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90DHA02.md): Snyder MA-5 Charger · Hamburg, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jul 27, 1990 · N96CS · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. The pilot's abrupt maneuver was a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX90DVA07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DVA07.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · San Joaquin, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 26, 1990 · N7315S · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the no. 4 cylinder head.
- [NTSB FTW90GA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90GA146.md): Robinson R22B · Tahlequah, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 26, 1990 · N20K · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude.
- [NTSB CHI90FA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA197.md): Custom Aerotech White Lightning · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1990 · N7147W · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed to avoid loss of control of the aircraft.
- [NTSB SEA90FA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90FA146.md): Wheeler Technology FT-210 · Linch, WY · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1990 · N210EX · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft and/or correct the stall/spin.
- [NTSB NYC90FA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA171.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Gt. Barrington, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1990 · N8011M · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's failure to properly maintain the engine, the inadequate annual maintenance inspection, low compression, and improper magneto timing. A factor was the resultant deteriorated climb performance.
- [NTSB FTW90DRD14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DRD14.md): Grumman G-164A · Sommerset, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 25, 1990 · N7854 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to attain adequate clearance above crops at the end of the runway.
- [NTSB CHI90FA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA193.md): Piper PA-38 · Hinckley, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1990 · N2508D · Destroyed
  > The instructor pilot's inability to recover from a stall/spin. Factors were: acft wt & balance exceeded, and the instructor's and student pilot's lack of familiarity with acft.
- [NTSB LAX90FA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA265.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Apple Valley, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1990 · N41455 · Destroyed
  > Improper preflight planning/decision by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were: failue of the pilot to configure the aircraft's flaps for a soft field takeoff, his improper use of stabilator trim, high density altitude, soft runway, and trees near…
- [NTSB DEN90DTE04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90DTE04.md): Olsen Pursuit · Fowler, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jul 23, 1990 · N23GG · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed on final approach to land, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor relate to the accident was: the pilot's physical impairment from carbon monoxide.
- [NTSB CHI90FA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA190.md): Piper PA-28 · Plymouth, MI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1990 · N55354 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Inadequate visual lookout by the pilot of the PA-60. A factor related to the accident was that neither of the flight crews had obatained atc/radar assistance.
- [NTSB FTW90DRD13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DRD13.md): de Havilland DH-82A · Youngsville, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 22, 1990 · N5984 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to touch down at the proper point on the landing surface. A contributing factor was the late initiation of the aborted landing.
- [NTSB FTW90DRA07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DRA07.md): Bensen B-8M · Hearne, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 21, 1990 · N130MP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control in flight due to excessive control inputs and his abrupt attempts to recover control of the aircraft prior to impact.
- [NTSB LAX90FA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA260.md): Beech B36TC · Santee, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1990 · N72035 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to attempt VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his loss of control due to spatial disorientation. Factors contributing to the accident were: the pilot's failure to obtain a weather briefing, the existing weather…
- [NTSB CHI90DER02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DER02.md): North American P-51D · Mayer, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jul 18, 1990 · N512ED · Destroyed
  > Undetermined
- [NTSB FTW90FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA141.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Garfield, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1990 · N8102C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to fly into the mountain pass and the subsequent inability to maintain adequate ground clearance.
- [NTSB ATL90FA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA144.md): Cessna 305A · Fruitdale, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1990 · N5301G · Destroyed
  > The pilot exercised poor judgment by attempting to operate the airplane while impaired by alcohol.
- [NTSB NYC90LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA160.md): Cessna U206F · Augusta, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1990 · N8514Q · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, and his failure to compensate for wind conditions. The unfavorable wind conditions and rough water were related factors.
- [NTSB LAX90DUG08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DUG08.md): Selstad VARI-EZE · Corona, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jul 14, 1990 · N1336K · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's lack of experience in the type of aircraft, his impairment from consumption of alcohol, and inadequate altitude to recover from the loss of control.
- [NTSB CHI90FA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA185.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Grand Marais, MN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1990 · N6146W · Destroyed
  > Poor judgement of the pilot due to his impairment from consumption of alcohol, and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft. A factor related to the accident was: pilot fatigue due to lack of sleep.
- [NTSB DEN90FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90FA161.md): Cessna 150L · Hettinger, ND · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1990 · N11580 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during climbout. Contributing factors were: the pilot's lack of recent experience, and the over maximum gross weight condition of the aircraft.
- [NTSB SEA90LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA130.md): Larsen Charles Bennett Phoenix Vendetta LS · Boulder City, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1990 · N44PV · Destroyed
  > Pilot did not maintain an adequate airspeed while in the pattern for landing which resulted in the airplane entering spin.
- [NTSB LAX90FA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA252.md): Cessna T210N · Pinon, AZ · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1990 · N5393A · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to attain the proper touchdown point during the landing, her delay in initiating a go-around (aborted landing), and her failure to remain clear of power lines on rising terrain during the aborted landing. Factors related to the accident…
- [NTSB DEN90FA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90FA159.md): Cessna P210R · Ogden, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1990 · N6203A · Destroyed
  > Failure of the #1 piston due to pre-ignition/detonation in the #1 cylinder, and inadequate visual lookout by the pilot (his failure to see-and-avoid the obstruction). The obstruction (power line) was a related factor.

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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=280

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