# 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 MKC90DCQ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90DCQ02.md): Bell UH-1B · Ulysses, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 6, 1990 · N8142W · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to maintain proper rotor RPM, while maneuvering over a high obstruction (power line) at the end of a swath run, which resulted in an inadvertent descent & collision with the terrain. The high obstruction was considered to be a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI90FA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA123.md): Cessna 172N · New Richmond, WI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 6, 1990 · N76089 · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid a stall/spin. A factor related related to the accident was: the pilot's lack of familiarity with the make and model of aircraft.
- [NTSB FTW90FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA106.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Jacksonville, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 5, 1990 · N2468G · Destroyed
  > A fuel exhaustion induced power loss during the initial climb after takeoff.
- [NTSB DEN90DQA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90DQA01.md): Michael C. Quigley Velocity · Santa Teresa, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 5, 1990 · N469Q · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot in command to maintain airspeed on final approach resulting in an inadvertent stall and uncontrolled descent into the ground.
- [NTSB DCA90RA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA90RA025.md): Douglas DC-6B · Guatemala City, Guatemala · Accident · 27 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 5, 1990 · N84BL
- [NTSB ATL90FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA109.md): Cessna 150L · Stockbridge, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 5, 1990 · N10790 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper clearance from objects on the ground.
- [NTSB DEN90FA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90FA104.md): Canadair CT-133 · Roswell, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 4, 1990 · N233RK · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's performance of aerobatic maneuvers that exceeded the design stress limits of the aircraft, resulting in catastrophic failure of the wing.
- [NTSB ATL90FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA108.md): Government Aircraft Fact N24A · Wilmington, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 4, 1990 · N418NE · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude during a circling maneuver for landing. Factors related to the accident were: weather conditions below minimums for a circling approach, and failure of the pilot to follow IFR procedures.
- [NTSB DCA90WA430](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA90WA430.md): Beech C99 Airliner · Moosonee, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 1, 1990 · CGFAW · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC90FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90FA101.md): Beech J-35 · Pine Bluff, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1990 · N7242B · Destroyed
  > Aircraft stall, from which recovery was not achieved.
- [NTSB NYC90FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA099.md): Grumman AA-5B · Fredericksburg, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1990 · N74312 · Destroyed
  > Continued VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure (or inability) to maintain control of the aircraft after becoming spatially disoriented. Factors related to the accident were: adverse weather conditions, and…
- [NTSB CHI90DEC01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEC01.md): Moore Acroduster II SA750 · New Haven, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Apr 29, 1990 · N103GM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's the improper execution and/or recovery from an aerobatic maneuver (inverted flat spin), which resulted in a collision with the terrain.
- [NTSB ATL90FA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA105.md): Cessna 172M · Jonesboro, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1990 · N20302 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot-in-command's inadequate preflight and inflight planning, and his delayed climb after execution of a go-around. Contributing factors were his misreading of airfield wind information, his improper utilization of the flaps during climbout, his failure to…
- [NTSB CHI90FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA118.md): Sikorsky S-58F · Southfield, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1990 · N871 · Destroyed
  > A loss of control due to physical incapacitation for unknown reason(s).
- [NTSB DEN90FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90FA103.md): Piper PA-32C-300 · Leadville, CO · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1990 · N8912N · Destroyed
  > VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) by the pilot, and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude and clearance from mountainous terrain. Factors related to the accident were: the terrain and weather conditions, the pilot's…
- [NTSB DEN90FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90FA100.md): Piper PA31-325 · Cedar City, UT · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1990 · N18PP · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to maintain a minimum safe altitude over mountainous terrain during a night VFR approach for landing.
- [NTSB DEN90FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90FA099.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Scranton, ND · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1990 · N2911Z · Destroyed
  > Pilot factor in that he failed to maintain aircraft control while performing an inflight maneuver.
- [NTSB CHI90FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA117.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · West Bend, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1990 · N2976R · Destroyed
  > Inflight failure of the right wing strut-to-spar attachment fitting due to fatigue initiated by improper welding techniques involving inadequate post-weld cooling control.
- [NTSB MIA90WA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90WA116.md): Ryan, Robert R. Glasair · Orangewalk Town, Belize · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 22, 1990 · N388RR · Destroyed
- [NTSB BFO90FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90FA036.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Ona, WV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1990 · N5886U · Destroyed
  > The improperly set stabilator trim and the improperly loaded aircraft.
- [NTSB FTW90FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA097.md): Beech 58 · Dallas, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1990 · N770X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper use of the fuel boost pumps for take, and his failure to maintain airspeed above the minimum single engine control speed (VMC), which resulted in a loss of aircraft control.
- [NTSB CHI90FAMS2](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FAMS2.md): Piper PA-30B · Charlevoix, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Apr 20, 1990 · N8333Y · Destroyed
  > The probable cause of this accident is undetermined.
- [NTSB ATL90FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA100.md): Bell 205A-1 · Moncks Corner, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1990 · N67HJ · Destroyed
  > The in-flight separation of the main rotor because of the failure of a pillow block bolt, and the failure of the operator/repair station to follow the overhaul procedures.
- [NTSB MIA90FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90FA107.md): Cessna 177B · North Captiva, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1990 · N30962 · Destroyed
  > Inadequate preflight 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.
- [NTSB LAX90DUG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DUG05.md): Grumman G-164B · Blythe, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Apr 19, 1990 · N6708K · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilots of N6708K and N10222 to maintain adequate visual lookout and failure of the pilot of N6708K to follow a prearanged procedure for reversing the direction of flight.
- [NTSB MIA90FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90FA106.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Marco Island, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1990 · N91309 · Destroyed
  > Fuel exhaustion due to improper planning & decision by the pilot, and an inadvertent stall/spin while maneuvering for a forced landing.
- [NTSB MKC90FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90FA091.md): Piper PA32RT-300 · Mansfield, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1990 · N2208N · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated pilot's decision to continue VFR flight into IMC. Contributing to the accident were the low ceilings, rain, and turbulence encountered at low altitude, and the pilot's lack of instrument training/experience.
- [NTSB ATL90LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA098.md): Cessna 150H · N. Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1990 · N22953 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper course reversal procedure which resulted in a stall at a low altitude precluding a recovery before water impact.
- [NTSB ANC90FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90FA061.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Egegik, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1990 · N95982 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB SEA90LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA068.md): Truckee Meadows Tierra II · Moscow, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1990 · N52744 · Destroyed
  > The pilot did not maintain a proper airspeed during the climb to cruise.
- [NTSB DEN90FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90FA092.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Wendover, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1990 · N6401P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation. Contributing factor(s) was: the lack of surface reference while taking off over a sparsely populated area under dark night light conditions.
- [NTSB MKC90FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90FA082.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Bois D'Arc, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1990 · N6KG · Destroyed
  > Inadvertent flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his spatial disorientation, which resulted in loss of aircraft control. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, darkness, low…
- [NTSB SEA90FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90FA066.md): Mooney M20K · Carson City, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1990 · N231NB · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to maintain airspeed during takeoff. A contributing factor was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB MKC90DCQ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90DCQ01.md): Daniels BD-4 · Wichita, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Apr 13, 1990 · N31481 · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to maintain flying speed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin resulting in collision with terrain.
- [NTSB SEA90FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90FA064.md): Cessna 182M · North Bend, OR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1990 · N71779 · Destroyed
  > The pilot did not follow the published IFR procedure.
- [NTSB FTW90FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA094.md): Beech B35-C33A · Le Compte, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1990 · N7968M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continuation of VFR flight into IMC. Factors were the pilot's failure to obtain a pre-flight weather brief and his inadequate evalution of existing weather.
- [NTSB FTW90FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA093.md): Mooney M-20J · Inola, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1990 · N526L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to conduct the flight into known adverse weather and his inability to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation. Factors were the dark night conditions and thunderstorms.
- [NTSB FTW90FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA092.md): Ercoupe 415CD · Hereford, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1990 · N3504H · Destroyed
  > Inadvertent stall. Factors were maximum gross weight exceeded by the pilot, the pilot's impairment due to drugs, and the pilot's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB DEN90FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90FA089.md): Cessna 210E · Elbert, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1990 · N4912U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's initiation of flight into known adverse weather, the rapid ice accumulation on the airframe, and an inadvertent stall-mush, resulting in an uncontrolled descent into terrain.
- [NTSB ATL90FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA095.md): Embraer EMB-120 · Gadsden, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1990 · N217AS · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate visual lookout by the pilots of both aircraft, which resulted in their failure to see-and-avoid oncoming traffic. A factor related to the accident was: the sun's glare, which restricted the vision of the Cessna 172 pilot.
- [NTSB LAX90FA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA281.md): Cessna 172E · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1990 · N39155 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning and preparation and his delayed remedial action in executing a 180 degree turn. Contributing to this accident was the pilot's inadvertent encounter with weather conditions.
- [NTSB MIA90FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90FA102.md): Farrington AIR Command 532 · Okeechobee, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1990 · N532RC · Destroyed
  > Pilot's decision to attempt to fly the gyrocopter without proper training resulting in the inflight loss of control and subsequent crash.
- [NTSB LAX90FA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA138.md): Beech A36 · Kneeland, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1990 · N3674B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper use of IFR procedures by failing to maintain the minimum descent altitude for the segment of the approach that he was flying. The hilly/mountainous terrain was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW90FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA091.md): Luscombe 8-A · Baytown, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1990 · N1410K · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent stall of the airplane while maneuvering after a partial power loss during initial climb and a partially blocked exhaust system which had been inadequately maintained.
- [NTSB FTW90DQA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DQA01.md): Air Command 532 · El Paso, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Apr 7, 1990 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control and rotor RPM. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's lack of instruction and experience in rotorcraft.
- [NTSB NYC90DFJ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90DFJ02.md): Robbins Breezy CG-1 · Horseheads, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Apr 6, 1990 · N68CG · Destroyed
  > The loss of aircraft control during high speed taxi for an unknown reason.
- [NTSB MIA90FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90FA101.md): Lockheed L-1049F · Levittown, PR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1990 · HI515 · Destroyed
  > Fire of an undetermined origin that resulted in a loss of power in two engines during a three engine ferry flight. Factors related to the accident were: failure of the pilot to obtain the required authorization for the three engine ferry flight, and his…
- [NTSB CHI90FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA108.md): Beech M35 · Romeo, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1990 · N9829R · Destroyed
  > A loss of control due to physical incapacitation (heart attack).
- [NTSB LAX90FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA135.md): Gardner Pitts S-1 · Eloy, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1990 · N104KF · Destroyed
  > The pilot delayed the recovery from the inverted flat spin maneuver and misjudged his altitude.
- [NTSB LAX90DVG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DVG04.md): Grumman G-164B · Esparto, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Apr 4, 1990 · N8011K · Destroyed
  > The pilot misjudged the airplane's clearance with the transmission wires.

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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=283

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