# 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 FTW90DPJ04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DPJ04.md): Mooney M20F · Bethany, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Apr 3, 1990 · N3514X · Destroyed
  > Loss of control in flight when the pilot stalled and spun the airplane inadvertently while turning to the base leg. A factor was lack of night flying time.
- [NTSB SEA90FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90FA071.md): North American Navion H · Enumclaw, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1990 · N285RM · Destroyed
  > Pilot's inadequate preflight planning, and inadvertent flight into IMC conditions. Factors in the accident were the low ceiling and visibility weather conditions, the mountainous/hill terrain, the pilot's lack of instrument qualification and his lack of…
- [NTSB NYC90FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA083.md): Cessna 150F · Lloyd, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1990 · N7034F · Destroyed
  > Pilot factor in that he was attempting VFR flight in inc conditions and collided with a multipurpose communications tower.
- [NTSB DEN90FA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90FA085.md): Cessna 421-C · Boulder, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1990 · N2655V · Destroyed
  > A loss of airplane control as a result control interference by the passenger following a struggle between the pilot and the passenger.
- [NTSB LAX90DUM01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DUM01.md): Freeman H Easton Falcon XP · Glamis, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Mar 31, 1990 · N542AA · Destroyed
  > The pilots loss of control while attempting to return to the airstrip after experiencing a partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ATL90FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA089.md): Hiller UH-12D · Soddy-Daisy, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1990 · N94496 · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue induced failure of the collective pitch push rod (adjustable) during flight, and the failure of the pilot to provide routine maintenance. The pilot's lack of expereince and his failure to obtain required training and certification were factors in the…
- [NTSB LAX90FA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA128.md): Cessna P210N · La Verne, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1990 · N732CG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper use of powerolant controls which resulted in an excessive rich mixture and power loss. In addition, the pilot failed to maintain adequate airspeed during the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI90FA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA105.md): Cessna 152 · Oberlin, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1990 · N4671M · Destroyed
  > Improper use of carburetor heat by the dual student, carburetor ice, inadequate supervision to correct the situation by the instructor pilot (CFI), and failure of the CFI to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall. Carburetor icing condition was…
- [NTSB FTW90GA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90GA088.md): Cessna 337G · Notrees, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Mar 29, 1990 · N1886M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to continue VFR flight into known IMC.
- [NTSB ATL90FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA093.md): Piper PA-28-140 · East Ellijay, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1990 · N55864 · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB SEA90FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90FA057.md): Cessna 170 · Republic, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1990 · N4130V · Destroyed
  > Improper inspection and airworthiness certification of the aircraft on the last annual inspection by an FAA authorized repair station, the inadequate engine performance and low cylinder compression, and the pilots attempt to takeoff with known aircraft…
- [NTSB ANC90FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90FA042.md): Bellanca 7ACA · Wasilla, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1990 · N68596 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the PIC to maintain sufficient airspeed to preclude a stall.
- [NTSB DEN90FA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90FA076.md): Cessna 182N · Caputa, SD · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1990 · N92292 · Destroyed
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, accumulation of structural ice and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. The adverrse weather was a related factor.
- [NTSB SEA90LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA054.md): de Havilland DH 82A · White City, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1990 · N353FG · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's delay in taking remedial action to prevent an undershoot. His misjudgement of distance and altitude on final approach were related factors.
- [NTSB LAX90FA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA123.md): Cessna 172N · Buena Park, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1990 · N2985E · Destroyed
  > The pilot not maintaining the prescribed minimum descent altitude during an instrument approach.
- [NTSB LAX90DUG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DUG04.md): Weber Christen Eagle II · Bermuda Dunes, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Mar 18, 1990 · N234RW · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's improper use of the flight controls while performing acrobatic maneuvers.
- [NTSB MIA90FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90FA091.md): Wohlers Steen/Skybolt · Quincy, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1990 · N98LW · Destroyed
  > Inflight loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB BFO90FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90FA032.md): Cessna 172N · Bedford, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1990 · N76026 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to fly into known adverse weather conditions and his failure to maintain clearance above the terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's self induced pressure, low ceilings, mountainous terrain and rain.
- [NTSB ATL90FA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA081.md): Cessna 172N · Montezuma, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1990 · N734JE · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient airspeed during the takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC90FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90FA039.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Almautlak, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1990 · N8290T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control of the airplane because of spatial disorientation. The weather conditions prevailing at the time were factors relating to the accident.
- [NTSB NYC90FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA077.md): Cessna 177 · Forty Fort, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1990 · N29578 · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power for an unknown reason, and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB LAX90LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA116.md): Boeing 727-227 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1990 · N271AF · Minor damage
  > The unauthorized intrusion onto the runway environment by a pedestrian.
- [NTSB LAX90LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA117.md): Cessna T210L · Mesa, AZ · Accident · 3 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1990 · N94302 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to follow the airplane checklist and properly configure the airplane for takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's poor preflight preparation and the failure of the pilot to compute the aircraft weight before takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX90FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA113.md): Piper PA28-161 · Malibu, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1990 · N2951S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to turn into an area of known high terrain after inadvertently encountering instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB LAX90FA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA112.md): Cessna 150J · Pine Valley, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1990 · N152EZ · Destroyed
  > The decision of the pilot to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, spatial disorientation and inadvertent stall/spin. Factors were: obscuration, low ceiling, and over-confidence in ability.
- [NTSB CHI90FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA096.md): Piper PA-60-601P · Bartonville, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1990 · N410HC · Destroyed
  > The pilot allowed the aircraft to exceed its design stress limits after encountering adverse weather. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's improper evaluation of the weather and the adverse weather condtions.
- [NTSB MIA90FA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90FA085.md): Cessna 152 · Miramar, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1990 · N48977 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of the local controller to provide adequate traffic advisories to N7510H, the local controller's improper clearance to N7510H to descend through the traffic pattern, and the failure of the pilots of both aircraft to see and avoid each other.…
- [NTSB ATL90FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA075.md): Sikorsky HSS-1N · Cross, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1990 · N4875M · Destroyed
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel, and his failure to fly the helicopter in such a manner that would have assured sufficient rotor RPM for an autorotation.
- [NTSB ATL90FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA070.md): Beech 58 · Demorest, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1990 · N7233R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing factors were: the pilot's overconfidence, lack of recent flight experience, and the weather conditions.
- [NTSB NYC90FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA075.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Smithfield, RI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1990 · N2603G · Destroyed
  > Improper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in insufficient altitude to recover from a stall. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's lack of total experience and excessive gross weight of the airplane.
- [NTSB MIA90FA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90FA081.md): Aerospatiale 350D · Miami, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1990 · N5778W · Destroyed
  > Fatigue failure of an engine turbine blade, which resulted in a loss of power. Rough ocean water in the emergency landing area was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW90FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA079.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Grand Prairie, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1990 · N2456P · Destroyed
  > The CFI pilot failed to maintain flying speed, and the resultant inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the existing low ceiling.
- [NTSB ATL90FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA074.md): Piper PA-30 · Dayton, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1990 · N7123Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional use of an autopilot with known deficiencies. The pilot knowingly relied on this autopilot which malfunctioned in flight and resulted in his becoming spatially disorientated.
- [NTSB FTW90FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA077.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Fabens, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1990 · N5354P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a takeoff with less than full power resulting in a stall. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to lean the mixture to compensate for the high density altitude, and the gross improper,…
- [NTSB DEN90LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA070.md): Champion 7EC · Pine Ridge, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1990 · N4301C · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate airspeed, after diverting his attention, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB LAX90LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA109.md): Cameron O-105 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1990 · N364CB · Destroyed
  > Improper modification of the balloon's fuel/heater system by the owner/operator and failure of the fuel line connection, which resulted in a fuel system leak and gondola (basket) fire.
- [NTSB SEA90FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90FA074.md): Piper PA28R-200 · Prairie City, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1990 · N2947R · Destroyed
  > Uncontrolled spiralling descent that the pilot did not adequately recover from. The pilots lack of total experience in this type of operation and the dark night condition are a factor.
- [NTSB MKC90FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90FA057.md): Beech B36TC · Inver Grove Hgt, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 1990 · N3077G · Substantial damage
  > Premature lift-off by the pilot, while taking off with a heavy gross weight in unfavorable winds, and the pilot's failure to attain/maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush.
- [NTSB DEN90FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90FA068.md): Cessna 208A · Denver, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1990 · N820FE · Destroyed
  > The accumulation of structural ice and subsequent stalling of the aircraft. The icing condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB SEA90FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90FA047.md): Burton Cavalier Model 2 · Grants Pass, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1990 · N7131 · Destroyed
  > Fuel exhaustion which resulted from the pilots intentionally operating the aircraft with a known deficiency. The pilot failed to maintain airspeed, resulting in a stall/spin and uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB LAX90FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA106.md): Piper PA28-201T · Yountville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1990 · N8359H · Destroyed
  > The pilot used poor judgement by attempting a v.f.r. flight to an area with forecasted instrument meteorological conditions and continuing the flight when I.f.r. conditions were encountered.
- [NTSB LAX90DUD02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DUD02.md): Reid Long EZ · Santa Monica, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Feb 26, 1990 · N100PY · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inflight loss of control due to spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB DEN90FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90FA063.md): Piper PA-12-150 · Milliken, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1990 · N4053H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's poor judgement, intentional buzzing, and failure to see and avoid the obstruction (inadequate visual lookout). Factors related to the accident were: the power line and the absence of shoulder harnesses in the aircraft.
- [NTSB LAX90LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA104.md): I.C.A. Brasov 2902.11.01.001 Lark · Orland, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1990 · N123MR · Destroyed
  > The pilots loss of aircraft control due to the likelihood of experiencing an epileptic seizure. A factor which may have contributed to the accident was the pilot's ingestion of an anticonvulsant drug that causes drowsiness.
- [NTSB CHI90FA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA087.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Lostant, IL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1990 · N3063B · Destroyed
  > Flight into known adverse weather conditions by the pilot and structural (wing) icing. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions and the pilot's overconfidence in the aircraft's ability.
- [NTSB DEN90FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90FA059.md): Siai-Marchetti SF260C · Agoura, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1990 · N24FD · Destroyed
  > Loss of control of the aircraft during acrobatic flight and the pilot's failure to recover from a spin.
- [NTSB DEN90FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90FA058.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Pueblo, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 1990 · N1666H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path and sufficient altitude to clear obstacles.
- [NTSB LAX90FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA094.md): Champion 7KCAB · Ojai, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1990 · N5156T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's performing aerobatic maneuvers at a low altitude and failure to maintain altitude.
- [NTSB BFO90DIG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90DIG01.md): Rolladen-Schneider LS-6 · Cabins, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Feb 19, 1990 · N511M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to detect and remain clear of the power line which crossed the field in which he was attempting to land. Contributing to the accident was the moderate to severe turbulence in the area at the time of the accident.
- [NTSB LAX90FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA093.md): Cessna 210L · Modesto, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1990 · CGICH · Destroyed
  > For an undetermined reason, the engine lost power.

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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=284

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