# 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 MIA90FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90FA049.md): Lockheed L1329 · Miami, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 1990 · N96GS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to reject the takeoff after the airplane had passed V1 speed and lifted off the runway. A factor was a malfunctioning #2 engine electronic engine conttrol which caused the unit to over-schedule fuel to the engine resulting in…
- [NTSB MIA90FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90FA046.md): Cessna 172N · Meridian, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1989 · N733FK · Destroyed
  > In flight loss of control by the pilot while flying in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing factor(s) was: the pilot's apprehension toward instrument flying and the adverse weather conditions that existed at the time.
- [NTSB LAX90FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA060.md): McDonnell Douglas 369E · Santa Rosa, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1989 · N1604L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning/decision which resulted in the loss of tail rotor effectiveness. Contributing to the accident was the pilot allowing the maximum gross weight of the aircraft to be exceeded, and the tailwind.
- [NTSB CHI90FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA055.md): Beech A24R · Merrill, WI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1989 · N37329 · Destroyed
  > Flight into known adverse weather by the pilot, and structural/wing ice. Factors related to the accident were: the icing conditions and trees in the area of the accident.
- [NTSB CHI90FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA050.md): Beech 60 · Erie, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1989 · N478AD · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to assure that the aircraft had an adequate supply of fuel on board for the intended flight. Contributing factors to the accident were an inoperative right fuel quantity gage which resulted in inaccurate fuel consumption calculations, and…
- [NTSB MIA90LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA042.md): Boeing 727-225B · Miami, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1989 · N822EA · No damage
  > Fatal injury to a stowaway due to asphyxia and hypothermia.
- [NTSB DCA90MA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA90MA011.md): British Aerospace BAE-3101 · Pasco, WA · Accident · 6 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Dec 27, 1989 · N410UE · Destroyed
  > The flightcrew's decision to continue an unstabilized instrument landing system (ILS) approach that led to a stall, most likely of the horizontal stabilizer, and loss of control at low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the air traffic controller's…
- [NTSB NYC90FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA041.md): Cessna 172N · Washington Twp, NJ · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1989 · N3353E · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to properly pre-flight plan and execute the VFR flight. Factor's related to the accident were: the pilot's inexperience; no visual cues (lights) due to dark night conditions; the pilot's disregard of the weather briefing.
- [NTSB FTW90DQG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DQG01.md): Senior Aerosport/Paet PJ 260 · Hereford, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Dec 25, 1989 · N260LP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance on the approach to landing. A factor was the power pole just short of the end of the runway.
- [NTSB ANC90FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90FA021.md): Piper PA-31 · Beluga, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1989 · N302SC · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain proper altitude. Darkness and adverse weather conditions were related factors.
- [NTSB SEA90FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90FA027.md): Cessna 172N · Nordland, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1989 · N2228E · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB NYC90FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA040.md): Piper PA-60-602P · Frenchtown, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1989 · N6894Y · Destroyed
  > The inadequate maintenance and inspection of the turbocharger tailpipe exhaust stack on the right engine by the mechanic(s). The failure of the tailpipe permitted heat from the exhaust to weaken the main spar of the right wing resulting in a catastrophic…
- [NTSB MKC90FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90FA038.md): Piper J3C-65 · Lynch, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1989 · N6874H · Destroyed
  > Airspeed was not maintained by the pilot resulting in a stall/spin.
- [NTSB ATL90FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA040.md): Cessna 182 · Cincinnati, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1989 · N8940T · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the Cessna pilot to remain clear of the helicopter after experiencing a partial power loss.
- [NTSB SEA90FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90FA030.md): Crawford-Gordon Thorp T-18 · Austin, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1989 · N111GC · Destroyed
  > An improper major alteration performed by the pilot. As a result of this modification, the propeller failed in flight.
- [NTSB DEN90FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90FA033.md): Beech B35-A33 · Castle Rock, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1989 · N477T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control as a result of spatial disorientation. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions.
- [NTSB NYC90FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA039.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Cairo Township, NY · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1989 · N45CH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to fly into the known adverse weather and his failure to select an altitude that would provide terrain clearance. Factors were: the adverse weather and the pilot's disregard for the forecasted conditions.
- [NTSB ATL90FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA038.md): Cessna T210N · Spindale, NC · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1989 · N5417C · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's improper IFR procedure which resulted in descent below the minimum descent altitude. Contributingfactor(s) was: the fog and low ceiling.
- [NTSB CHI90FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA040.md): Cessna 172M · Linden, MI · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1989 · N1326U · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient speed for flight. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's operation of the airplane above the maximum allowable gross weight.
- [NTSB SEA90FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90FA028.md): Cessna 210-5 (205) · Rainier, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1989 · CFOXF · Destroyed
  > Continued flight by the pilot into known adverse weather conditions, and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from wooded mountainous terrain. Factors related to the accident were: darkness and the weather/terrain conditions.
- [NTSB MIA90LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA037.md): Cessna 172 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1989 · N8785B · Destroyed
  > The engine seized from oil starvation (lack of oil or oil pressure), which resulted in the aircraft being ditched at sea.
- [NTSB DEN90LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA032.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Powderville, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1989 · N62672 · No damage
  > The pilot in command left the airplane unattended with the engine running. That the pilot's son did not understand the unsafe condition is considered a contributing factor.
- [NTSB DEN90FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90FA030.md): Beech F-90 · Lincoln, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1989 · N9PU · Destroyed
  > Loss of control due to pilot disorientation while conducting a non precision instrument approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of instrument and multiengine experience, and the existing adverse weather.
- [NTSB CHI90LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA280.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Engadine, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1989 · N2440P · Substantial damage
  > A collision with trees and the terrain for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA90FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90FA033.md): Piper Aerostar 601P · Orlando, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1989 · N6079H · Destroyed
  > Loss of aircraft control during takeoff for an unknown reason which resulted in a collision with the ground.
- [NTSB NYC90FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA036.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Coventry, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1989 · N3309W · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated pilot initiating VFR flight into IMC on a dark night which resulted in spatial disorientation and uncontrolled flight into the ground. Contributing factor(s) was: the adverse weather existing at the time of the accident and the…
- [NTSB DEN90FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90FA028.md): Aerospatiale SA316B · Park City, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1989 · N62268 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to make a vertical takeoff, while departing with a cable attached, and his failure to insure the cable remained clear of the trailer. The trailer (vehicle) was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB DCA90MA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA90MA010.md): Britten-Norman BN-2 · Block Island, RI · Accident · 8 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1989 · N127JL · Destroyed
  > The aircraft crashed for an undetermined reason, during an overwater flight on a dark (moonless) night under a cloud layer. A SIGMET was in effect warning of moderate to occasionally severe turbulence below 6000 feet and the potential of low level wind shear.
- [NTSB MIA90FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90FA031.md): Cessna 170A · Rogersville, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1989 · N9192A · Destroyed
  > Continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions by a non-instrument rated pilot resulting in spatial disorientation and a loss of aircraft control. Factors contributing to the accident were: the pilot's overconfidence in his ability to fly in…
- [NTSB CHI90DEE03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEE03.md): Nelsen-David Sonerai II/EV · Huntley, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Nov 26, 1989 · N4984H · Destroyed
  > Pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed during a turn at low altitude, resulting in an inadvertent stall and impact with terrain, lack of recent total experience and lack of total experience in type of aircraft.
- [NTSB FTW90DPJ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DPJ02.md): Logan, B.A. Windrose · Norman, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Nov 25, 1989 · N7010L · Destroyed
  > The inadvertent stall and the pilot's improper emergency recovery procedures. A factor was the power loss for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL90FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA031.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Helen, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1989 · N7681P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly preflight and plan en route refueling stops. The airplane collided with trees during the emergency descent.
- [NTSB FTW90FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA032.md): Beech 95-B55 · Arlington, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1989 · N1026W · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's loss of control in flight because of spatial disorientation. A factor was the dark night.
- [NTSB DEN90DTE02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90DTE02.md): Bruce Mckinney VARI-EZE · Aspen, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Nov 24, 1989 · N4985Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A related factor to the accident was: the mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB DEN90DTE01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90DTE01.md): Lanier Thorp T-18 · Colorado City, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Nov 24, 1989 · N18FL · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power with carbon fouling of the spark plugs, and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB SEA90FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90FA021.md): Beech B35 · Bremerton, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1989 · N8918A · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper IFR procedure, his failure to maintain proper alignment on the ILS approach, and his failure to initiate a missed approached after reaching the lateral limits of the ILS system or decision height. Darkness and deteriorating weather were…
- [NTSB FTW90FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA037.md): Christen Industries Pitts S-2B · La Junta, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1989 · N6031U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's delayed remedial action to recover from the spin and his misjudging of altitude.
- [NTSB FTW90FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA031.md): Cessna 210E · Matagorda 526 · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1989 · TGGUW · Destroyed
  > The separation of the propeller system for unknown reasons. Contributing to the severity of the injuries was the pilot's failure to assure that a raft and/or lifevests were on the airplane during the overwater portion of the flight.
- [NTSB CHI90FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA029.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Monroe Center, IL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1989 · N9465W · Destroyed
  > In-flight fire initiated by an inadequately installed wiring harness and propagated by an existing fuel leak which was not repaired.
- [NTSB SEA90FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90FA019.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Vancouver, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1989 · N8289P · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's inadequate preflight planning, pilot's attempted VFR flight into IMC conditions and the pilot's lack of instrument qualifications. Contributing to the accident was the low ceiling, fog and the pilot's lack of recent experience.
- [NTSB LAX90LAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LAMS1.md): Cessna U206E · Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean) · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Nov 17, 1989 · N9423G · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB LAX90LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA033.md): McDonnell Douglas 369 · Barstow, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1989 · N1097G · Destroyed
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, and his delay in jettisoning the load.
- [NTSB NYC90FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA030.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · New Castle, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1989 · N55399 · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to maintain proper altitude and alignment with the ILS during the ILS approach and failed to perform the missed approach.
- [NTSB SEA90LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA016.md): Hughes 269C · Estacada, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1989 · N9592F · Destroyed
  > The pilot misjudged clearance between her external load and the obstruction. Factors related to the accident were: the obstruction, improper maintenance and modification of the external load line/hook by the operator, failure of the pilot to jettison the…
- [NTSB NYC90FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA029.md): Hughes 369HS · North Adams, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1989 · N9208F · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot-in-command (PIC) to assure proper rotor RPM and proper operation of the flight controls during an approach in gusty wind conditions. A factor related to the accident was: the pic's lack of experience in the type of operation.
- [NTSB FTW90FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA033.md): Cessna 182P · Slidell, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1989 · N7351N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's initiation of the flight into known adverse weather conditions which resulted in spatial disorientation and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude over the water. Factors were: darkness and the adverse weather conditions that prevailed.
- [NTSB CHI90FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA026.md): Cessna 172D · Mt Morris, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1989 · N2796U · Destroyed
  > VFR flight into IMC and spatial disorientation of the pilot. Contributing to the accident were the meteorological conditions and the overconfidence and lack of experience of the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI90FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA028.md): Beech A36 · Shell Lake, WI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1989 · N1607W · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to perform a missed approach, his descending below the minimum descent altitude, and his failure to maintain proper altitude to avoid impact with the terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot-in-command's lack of total…
- [NTSB LAX90FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA031.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Camarillo, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1989 · N2723R · Destroyed
  > Improper IFR procedure by the pilot, and his failure to maintain the minimum descent altitude (mda) for that segment of the VOR approach. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, low ceiling, fog, haze, the pilot's lack of recent instrument experience,…
- [NTSB LAX90FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA027.md): Cessna R182 · San Diego, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1989 · N2257T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain aircraft control after becoming spatially disoriented. Factors in the acident were: darkness, adverse weather conditions, and the pilot's lack of…

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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
```

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