# 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 FTW89FA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89FA128.md): Cessna P210N · Houma, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1989 · N5489W · Destroyed
  > Incapacitation of the 70 year old pilot, which led to the loss of control of the airplane.
- [NTSB ATL89FA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA174.md): Piper PA-30 · Springfield, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1989 · N7554Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to continue flight into an area of known adverse weather which resulted in his ability to maintain control of the airplane. Contributing factor(s) was: the adverse weather conditions.
- [NTSB SEA89FA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89FA126.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Elgin, OR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1989 · N6941B · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to obtain/maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff/initial climb, which resulted in a stall. Factors related to the accident were: quartering tailwind, high density altitude, and the pilot's lack of recent experience in the aircraft.
- [NTSB MKC89DER01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89DER01.md): Cessna T188C · Wannaska, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 3, 1989 · N9438J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command did not maintain airspeed, resulting in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB FTW89FA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89FA127.md): Piper PA-12 · Sanger, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1989 · N3353M · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall at low altitude.
- [NTSB MIA89FA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89FA181.md): Wood-Oldfield Baby Great Lakes · Clermont, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1989 · N2039 · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of experience in the aircraft.
- [NTSB DEN89FA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89FA152.md): Beech E33 · Angel Fire, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1989 · N20CF · Destroyed
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, his premature rotation for takeoff and subsequent failure to obtain or maintain sufficient speed to climb, and his failure to abort the takeoff (while there was sufficient rwy remaining). Contributing factors were: the…
- [NTSB DEN89DTI02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89DTI02.md): Musick/Terratorn Tierra II · Lewistown, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 2, 1989 · N349SM · Destroyed
  > The unqualified pilot allowed the aircraft to become airborne while taxiing at high speed, he failed to maintain control of the aircraft, and he inadvertently allowed it to enter a stall/spin and crashed. Factors related to the accident were: his failure to…
- [NTSB CHI89FA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89FA124.md): Cessna 150L · Sugar Grove, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1989 · N16004 · Destroyed
  > Failure to maintain airspeed above stall speed, and a stall/spin encountered with inadequate altitude for recovery. Factors related to the accident were: thunderstorm, pre-flight briefing not obtained and poor weather evaluation by the pilot.
- [NTSB MKC89FA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89FA159.md): Cessna U206 · Pettigrew, AR · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1989 · N5304U · Destroyed
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, his VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his loss of aircraft control due to spatial disorientation. Factors related the accident were: the adverse weather conditions, high terrain, the…
- [NTSB ATL89FA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA173.md): Cessna 210H · Piney Flats, TN · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1989 · N5939F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft after becoming spatially disoriented, and his exceeding the design stress limits of the aircraft while attempting to recover from an uncontrolled descent. Factors related to the accident were: darkness,…
- [NTSB MKC89GA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89GA147.md): Maule MX-7 · Atlantic, IA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jun 30, 1989 · N6131M · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering at low altitude, which led to an inadvertent stall and loss of control. A contributing factor was the lack of altitude to recover from a stall.
- [NTSB LAX89FA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA229.md): Cessna 152 · Cordes, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1989 · N5199Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot misjudged his altitude, while maneuvering at low altitude over mountainous terrain. Factors related to the accident were: high density altitude, mountainous terrain, and diversion of the pilot's attention.
- [NTSB FTW89DRD10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89DRD10.md): Grumman G-164-B · Mer Rouge, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 30, 1989 · N8341K · No damage
  > The failure of the individual struck by the taxiing airplane's propeller to visually perceive and avoid the airplane.
- [NTSB DEN89FA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89FA154.md): Cessna 310Q · Crestone, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1989 · N7509Q · Destroyed
  > Improper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot and his failure to attain sufficient altitude to safely clear the mountains. Contributing factors were: mountainous terrain, box canyon, and high density altitude.
- [NTSB ATL89FA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA171.md): Dassault-Breguet Falcon 20 · Cartersville, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1989 · N125CA · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot-in-command (PIC) to assure that the aircraft maintained a climb profile after takeoff. Factors related to the accident were: dark night, the crew's lack of visual perception at night, the pic's lack of rest (fatigue), and the copilot's…
- [NTSB ATL89DKG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89DKG04.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Americus, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 29, 1989 · N8773S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to properly survey the area in which he would be conducting aerial application flights and his failure to see and avoid powerlines while performing aerial application.
- [NTSB MKC89LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA145.md): Cessna U206 · Eveleth, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1989 · N9627G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare during the water landing. The pilot's lack of recent experience in seaplane operations and the lack of experience in the accident aircraft contributed to the accident.
- [NTSB MIA89FA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89FA178.md): Beech A36 · Shelby, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1989 · N1837N · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering back to the runway which resulted in an inadvertentstall. Contributing factors were: failure of the pilot to insure the cabin door (on the passenger's side) was properlyclosed and secured…
- [NTSB FTW89FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89FA117.md): Cessna 152 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1989 · N24795 · Destroyed
  > The inadvertent stall of the airplane by the pilot. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's disregard of the weather advisory, the unfavorable windshift, and the thunderstorm outflow.
- [NTSB BFO89FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89FA048.md): Cessna 172P · Caesars Head, SC · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1989 · N53667 · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient airspeed while flying over rising terrain, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with wooded terrain. Factors related to the accident were: the terrain conditions and failure of the pilot to maintain…
- [NTSB FTW89DPJ07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89DPJ07.md): Beech T-34 · Haskell, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jun 24, 1989 · N34CJ · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors related to the accident were: a leak in the pitot system, failure of the pilot to obtain adequate maintenance/inspection of the pitot system, and his lack of…
- [NTSB DEN89FA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89FA146.md): Beech 35 · Glenrock, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1989 · N1887D · Substantial damage
  > Proper altitude not maintained by the pilot. The weather/night conditions and pilot fatigue were considered to be contributing factors.
- [NTSB SEA89FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89FA118.md): Colonial C-1 · Bremerton, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1989 · N260B · Destroyed
  > Malfunction of both magnetos due to deterioration of the coils, which resulted in the loss of engine power. Factors related to the accident were: an inadequate airworthiness directive (no calendar time limits), and the lack of suitable terrain (rough/uneven)…
- [NTSB LAX89FA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA225.md): Aerospatiale TB-21 · Newhall, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1989 · N28LR · Destroyed
  > Fuel contamination, due to the pilot's lack of familiarity with the aircraft fuel system, and inadequate maintenance. A related factor was: inadequate transition training.
- [NTSB CHI89FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89FA117.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Delphi, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1989 · N30BS · Destroyed
  > Improper planning/decision of the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion from an inadequate supply of fuel, and his failure to maintain flying speed during a forced landing, which resulted in a stall and subsequent impact with the ground.
- [NTSB ATL89FA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA166.md): Piper PA-60-601P · Lithia Springs, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1989 · N83AT · Destroyed
  > Inflight engine/wing fire due to a failure of the right engine's left exhaust tailpipe. The exhaust tailpipe failed in fatigue as a result of fluctuating stresses induced by a deteriorated engine mount in conjunction with unevenly distributed clamping loads…
- [NTSB SEA89LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA114.md): Hughes Bensen B-8M · The Dalles, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1989 · N3196 · Destroyed
  > The pilots poor judgement in attempting low level flight in a narrow valley during high wind conditions.
- [NTSB SEA89FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89FA113.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Stanley, ID · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1989 · N6471Y · Destroyed
  > Pilot continued VFR flight into IMC conditions in mountainous terrain. Factors were snow squalls and obscured mountainous terrain in the area.
- [NTSB DEN89DTI01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89DTI01.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Conrad, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 20, 1989 · N7001Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to see the guy wire in time to avoid colliding with it.
- [NTSB ATL89FA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA165.md): Beech B-60 · Gaston, SC · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1989 · N78TW · Destroyed
  > The pilot exercised questionable judgement in initiating a flight into an area of known thunderstorms. Further, either deliberately or inadvertantly entered a thunderstorm and overstressed the airframe structure resulting in an inflight separation of the…
- [NTSB LAX89LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA222.md): American AA-1C · Kalaupapa, HI · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1989 · N88ME · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to prevent a stall from which there was insufficient altitude to recover.
- [NTSB DEN89FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89FA141.md): Beech A36 · South Lake Taho, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1989 · N1778W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's falure to maintain adequate airspeed after takeoff due to diverted attention toward an open acft door.
- [NTSB CHI89DEM03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEM03.md): Beneteau Steen Skybolt · Elk Rapids, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jun 19, 1989 · N199BP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while attempting an aerobatic maneuver. Factors related to the were: inadequate altitude and lack of total experience in type of aircraft.
- [NTSB MIA89FA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89FA177.md): Uhley-Mason R.A.F. VARI-EZE · Lantana, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1989 · N2UM · Destroyed
  > Pilots inadvertent turning off of the engine ignition switches resulting in engine failure.
- [NTSB CHI89FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89FA113.md): Cessna 150L · Wisc Rapids, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1989 · N6878G · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to assure that the flaps were in the up position during takeoff. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's lack of familiarity with aircraft.
- [NTSB MKC89FA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89FA136.md): North American AT-6D · Earle, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1989 · N3931S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper planning/decision and over confidence in his flying ability, which resulted in a loss of control, while maneuvering at low altitude. The pilot's inadequate altitude and airpeed were considered to be contributing factors.
- [NTSB CHI89FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89FA114.md): Mcculloch J-2 · Oxford, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1989 · N4354G · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot operator to replace the main rotor thrust bearing. The expired service life of the main rotor thrust bearing is a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB ATL89FA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA163.md): Cessna 172F · Vernon, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1989 · N7939U · Substantial damage
  > Improper maintenance of the spark plugs by the pilot/mechanic which resulted in a partial loss of engine power, and the pilot's failure to clear trees during an emergency landing in an open field resulting in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB ANC89FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89FA094.md): Piper PA-22 · Kenai, AK · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1989 · N6908D · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight by the pilot and fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB MKC89FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89FA135.md): Cessna A185F · Ely, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1989 · N70466 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor related to the accident was: the presence of trees in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB MIA89FA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89FA176.md): Boeing A-75 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1989 · N57946 · Destroyed
  > The biplane pilot failed to see and avoid the collision with the banner being towed by the other airplane.
- [NTSB ANC89FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89FA092.md): Aerospatiale AS350B · Puntilla Lake, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1989 · N160EH · Destroyed
  > The pilot continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) and failed to maintain sufficient altitude to clear the mountainous terrain. The weather and terrain conditions were contributing factors.
- [NTSB MKC89DCA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89DCA01.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Auxvasse, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 14, 1989 · N6579Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in an inadvertant stall.
- [NTSB NYC89FA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89FA146.md): Cessna T210N · Hubbardston, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1989 · N212FS · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Failure of both pilots to see-and-avoid (attain visual lookout for) conflicting traffic.
- [NTSB SEA89FA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89FA104.md): Anderson BD-5 · Everett, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1989 · N13AT · Destroyed
  > Inadequate maintenance by the pilot/owner/builder, his operation of the aircraft with a known deficiency, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an emergency descent, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB DCA89MA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA89MA058.md): Beech H18 · Waipio Valley, HI · Accident · 11 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1989 · N34AP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision to maneuver with insufficient altitude over or in a a canyon area. Factors related to the accident were: the terrain conditions and scenic air tour's lack of specific direction to its pilots concerning safety…
- [NTSB ATL89FA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA158.md): Balloon Works Firefly 8B · Garner, NC · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1989 · N37141 · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, and his delay in initiating a climb as the Balloon converged on the tv tower.
- [NTSB SEA89FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89FA103.md): Whittaker Bushby Mustang 1 · Alderwood Manor, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1989 · N8020E · Destroyed
  > Pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed. Contributing factors were the pilot's poor judgement in flying a traffic pattern at tree-top level and a tailwind condition during the steep turn to final.
- [NTSB MIA89FA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89FA174.md): Piper PA-22-160 · St. Augustine, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1989 · N9834D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain airspeed during the turn to return to the airport, resulting in the loss of control. Contributing to the accident was his continued takeoff with intermittent engine 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=291

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