# 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 BFO90FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90FA063.md): Beech P35 · Disputanta, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1990 · N9726Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's indequate inflight decision which resulted in flight into adverse weather condition. Contributing to the accident was thunderstorms and the pilot exceeding the design limits of the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI90FA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA174.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Ashton, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1990 · N43515 · Destroyed
  > A loss of aircraft control for an unknown reason, while en route in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) on a dark night, and the pilot exceeding the design stress limits of the aircraft while attempting to recover from uncontrolled flight. Factors…
- [NTSB SEA90FA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90FA129.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Prineville, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1990 · N30511 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the left intermediate exhaust pipe, in-flight engine fire and smoke in the cockpit, resulting in impairment of the pilot and his subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB ATL90FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA141.md): Cessna 150G · Lanett, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1990 · N2947S · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB FTW90FA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA138.md): Mingess-Bennett M30 · New Braunfels, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1990 · N97RJ · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot in the overtaking aircraft (N97RJ) to see-and-avoid the aircraft that had been leading (N911HG). Factors related to the accident were: the lack of ability for the pilot in the lead aircraft (911HG) to be able see other aircraft in the…
- [NTSB FTW90LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA133.md): Bell 206B · San Antonio, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1990 · N3894L · No damage
  > The lineman/flight crewman not following procedures.
- [NTSB CHI90DEP06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEP06.md): Cessna 177B · Iola, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 6, 1990 · N30666 · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall/spin. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's poorly planned approach, and his failure to go around.
- [NTSB ANC90LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA112.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Coldfoot, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1990 · N6374J · Destroyed
  > The airplane encountered a downdraft shortly after takeoff from which the airplane could not overcome with power. Contributing to the accident was the heavily loaded airplane and the engine not developing full power due to improper maintenance.
- [NTSB LAX90FA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA244.md): Cessna 172N · Avalon, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1990 · N2810E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning, decision, and his intentional low flying near mountainous terrain. Contributing factors related to the pilot's not maintaining/following proper VFR procedures, the related distraction of the open cabin door, and the…
- [NTSB SEA90FA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90FA122.md): Cessna T210L · Ashford, WA · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1990 · N59291 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continuation of VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB LAX90FA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA235.md): Cessna 177 · Lake Havasu, AZ · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1990 · N2307Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inflight loss of control due to failure to maintain adequate airspeed. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude, overweight airplane, and the pilot's alcohol level.
- [NTSB ANC90FA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90FA105.md): Cessna 185 · Iliamna, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1990 · N185KA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow proper procedures and directives (excessive flaps); failure to operate the airplane within the allowable gross weight limitations; improper compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain minimum safe flying speed,…
- [NTSB NYC90LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA142.md): North American AT-6 · Buffalo, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1990 · N44ZZ · Destroyed
  > Loss of control in flight due to physical impairment. Factors related to the accident were: the pilots use of an over the counter antihistamine.
- [NTSB CHI90DEM05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEM05.md): Oo-Culley Osprey · Iron Mountain, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 1, 1990 · N176 · Destroyed
  > Jamming of the rudder cable between the pulley and the pulley support bracket and the pilot's continued operation of the airplane with a known deficiency.
- [NTSB ATL90FA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA139.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Florence, AL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1990 · N2409K · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot-in-command of N2409K to maintain safe separation from N2437K during unauthorized formation maneuvering. Overconfidence in personal ability and the execution of unauthorized formation flight on the part of both pilots-in-command were…
- [NTSB SEA90FA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90FA115.md): Aerospatiale AS350B · Glacier, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1990 · N101FW · Substantial damage
  > Passenger did not follow the procedures associated with the operations in the vicinity of the helicopter.
- [NTSB NYC90LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA143.md): Boeing A75L3 · Groton, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1990 · N1205V · Substantial damage
  > An impact with the ground following an improperly executed roll with insufficient altitude for recovery. Factors related to the accident were improper use of the flight controls by the pilot.
- [NTSB DEN90FA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90FA149.md): Taylorcraft BC 12-D · Homedale, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1990 · N5071M · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during maneuvers (buzzing) which resulted in an inadvertent stall of the aircraft. A factor was the intentional buzzing of family members.
- [NTSB MIA90FA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90FA145.md): Piper PA-31 · Panama City, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1990 · N18PA · Destroyed
  > A loss of power on both engines during takeoff as a result of inadequate maintenance. In addition, the pilot failed to abort the takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW90FA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA125.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Dallas, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1990 · N6608V · Destroyed
  > The initial partial loss of engine power, followed by the total loss of engine power and the striking of a hidden set of transmission wires.
- [NTSB CHI90MA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90MA162.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Lakeville, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1990 · N315RC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to use the airplane's ice protection equipment, which resulted in a performance loss due to induction icing, propeller icing, or both, while flying in convective instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) at and above the freezing level.…
- [NTSB ANC90FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90FA101.md): Cessna 207A · Aialak Bay, AK · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1990 · N9985M · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's attempt to fly under visual flight rules while in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing factors to the accident were the low ceiling and surrounding mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB CHI90FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA161.md): Cessna 152 · Hagerstown, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1990 · N4840B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to use all available runway and failure to abort the takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW90DQG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DQG03.md): North American P-51D · Abilene, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 23, 1990 · N12700 · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering after a low pass, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. The high density altitude was a related factor.
- [NTSB DEN90DTG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90DTG02.md): Eugene N. Rausch RV-4 · Erie, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 23, 1990 · N319ER · Destroyed
  > An inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB NYC90DGM02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90DGM02.md): Bell 47D1 · Meadville, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 22, 1990 · N310A · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid the power lines.
- [NTSB DEN90FA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90FA139.md): Piper PA-18 · Laurel, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1990 · N9926D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper clearance from other objects wwhile maneuvering.
- [NTSB MIA90WA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90WA142.md): Piper PA31T · New Town, Bahamas · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 20, 1990 · N2200P · Destroyed
- [NTSB ATL90DKJ06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90DKJ06.md): Breezy MRU · Pell City, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 20, 1990 · N7ZS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed.
- [NTSB NYC90FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA135.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Greenville, ME · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1990 · N44897 · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain the proper altitude, while searching for the destination airport at night. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, fog obscuring the destination airport lights, mountainous terrain, and the lack of visual perception at…
- [NTSB FTW90FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA119.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Bossier City, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1990 · N6767W · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power for an unknown reason.
- [NTSB FTW90FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA120.md): Sukhoi SU-26MX · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1990 · N26TJ · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to recover from the aerobatic maneuver and subsequent stall/spin, due to inadequate altitude. Fatigue may have been a related factor.
- [NTSB NYC90DNE03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90DNE03.md): Aerodyne Vector 727 Senior · Berlin, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jun 16, 1990 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > In-flight failure of the wings for undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB MKC90FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90FA130.md): Bell 47G-3B1 · Cedar Rapids, IA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1990 · N67223 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the helicopter during maneuvering flight. Darkness and the pilot's manner of flying the aircraft (ostentatious display) were considered to be related factors.
- [NTSB MKC90DCJ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90DCJ01.md): K. W. Jeffers Varieze · Brainard, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 16, 1990 · N3KJ · Destroyed
  > Pilot used poor judgement in attempting aerobatics with inadequate altitude which resulted in loss of aircraft control. Contributing factors were a low pass performed, over confidence in personal ability and ostentatious display by the PIC.
- [NTSB ATL90FA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA132.md): Cessna 182E · Newland, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1990 · N9244X · Destroyed
  > Attempted VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB NYC90FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA130.md): Consolidated Aeronautics LA-4-200 · Danbury, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1990 · N76KK · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent stall. A factor was the pilot's misjudgement of the landing flare.
- [NTSB DEN90FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90FA135.md): Cessna TU206G · Challis, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1990 · N7582N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's entry into an excessive maneuver after takeoff with insufficient altitude and airspeed to complete the maneuver, which resulted in a stall/mush into trees. Factors related to the accident were: high density altitude and trees.
- [NTSB BFO90FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90FA057.md): Mooney M20E · Charleston, WV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1990 · N3260F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper IFR procedures, his failure to maintain a proper glide path on the ILS approach, and his failure to initiate a missed approach at the decision height. The adverse weather was a related factor.
- [NTSB NYC90FA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA129.md): Cessna 337G · Harrison, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1990 · N72476 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to continue VFR flight into IMC and his subsequent loss of control of the airplane. The weather conditions and the pilot's lack of instrument flight experience were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB CHI90DEM04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEM04.md): Vanek 300 · Vriesland, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 14, 1990 · N359VE · Destroyed
  > The pilot's misjudgment of the altitude. A factor related to the accident was the low ceiling.
- [NTSB ANC90FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90FA088.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1990 · N43949 · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate flying speed.
- [NTSB SEA90LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA095.md): Grace Long EZ · La Grande, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1990 · N9175Y · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power due to fuel contamination which resulted from the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the aircraft.
- [NTSB SEA90FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90FA100.md): Champion 7KCAB · Pocatello, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1990 · N1877G · Destroyed
  > The instructor pilots poor judgement in performing low altitude steep turn maneuvers resulting in an inadvertant stall at an altitude too low for recovery. Factors in the accident were the over gross weight and out-of-cg aircraft loading, and strong gusty…
- [NTSB LAX90FA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA219.md): Aerotek Pitts S2A · Thermal, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1990 · N29MC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate handling of the airplane during an aerobatic maneuver.
- [NTSB ATL90FA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA128.md): Mooney M20J · Andrews, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1990 · N201SE · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain proper altitude/clearance over high terrain. Darkness and high terrain were related factors.
- [NTSB NYC90FHD01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FHD01.md): Mason Hummel Bird · Lumberton, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 10, 1990 · N51L · Destroyed
  > Failure of the rudder attach bolt, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and an uncontrolled descent to the ground.
- [NTSB LAX90FA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA213.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Havasu Landing, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1990 · N3AH · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to properly secure an oil supply line b-nut fitting after an oil change, which allowed the oil line to become disconnected and led to oil exhaustion and subsequent engine failure. A factor related to the accident was: unsuitable terrain…
- [NTSB FTW90DPA05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DPA05.md): Gyroflug SC01B160 · Mineral Wells, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 10, 1990 · N3412L · Destroyed
  > Total propeller blade retention failure, the resultant separation of one propeller blade, and the improper installation of the propeller by unknown maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB SEA90FA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90FA171.md): Lake LA-4 · Onalaska, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1990 · N68DG · Destroyed
  > Improper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot, and his inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather and terrain conditions.

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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=281

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