# 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. Page 292 of 617 · 30,846 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB MIA89FA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89FA173.md): Cessna 170B · Sarasota, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1989 · N3100B · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering to spot cattle for a ground crew. - [NTSB LAX89FA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA212.md): Hughes 269C · Rainbow Valley, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1989 · N58323 · Destroyed > Improper planning/decision by the pilot and his inadequate visual lookout (failure to see and avoid the obstruction). Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions, the pilot's decision to fly in marginal VFR weather, and the… - [NTSB MIA89FA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89FA172.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Ashland, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1989 · N33320 · Destroyed > Improper go-around by the pilot by not maintaining a climb and obtaining proper altitude before turning. The pilot's poor approach and the trees were considered to be contributing factors. - [NTSB BFO89FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89FA043.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Myersville, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1989 · N1499X · Destroyed > Continued flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) and his inability to maintain control of the aircraft after becoming spatially disoriented. Contributing factors were hilly/mountainous terrain, weather conditions, the pilot's lack… - [NTSB ANC89FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89FA090.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Near Fairbanks, AK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1989 · CGLJM · Destroyed > Improper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot, and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude while entering a box canyon and/or crossing mountainous terrain in restricted weather condition. The terrain and weather were related factors. - [NTSB DCA89RA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA89RA056.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-8-62 · Paramaribo, Suriname · Accident · 174 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 7, 1989 · N1809E · Destroyed - [NTSB SEA89FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89FA099.md): Cushing 4 · Mansfield, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1989 · N5321U · Destroyed > Failure of the left wing main spar due to overload for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB DEN89FA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89FA131.md): Boeing PT-17 · Meeker, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1989 · N555JW · Destroyed > The inadvertent stall-spin at an altitude insufficient to effect a safe recovery. Contributing factors include high density altitude and wind shear. - [NTSB ATL89FA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA157.md): Cessna 150K · N. Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1989 · N6367G · Destroyed > The pilot's confusion and diverted attention regarding the multiple banner release system in the cockpit resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin into the terrain from a low altitude. Also causal was the pilot attempting the abrupt maneuver at the low airspeed… - [NTSB ATL89DMG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89DMG05.md): Bloodworth Pitts Special S-1C · Townsville, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 3, 1989 · N1769 · Destroyed > Inadequate altitude for the pilot to recover from a spin. A contributing factor was his ostentatious display. - [NTSB ANC89FA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89FA084.md): Stinson 108-2 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1989 · N9642K · Substantial damage > Pilot failed to operate the aircraft within its recommended parameters, resulting in loss of control and a stall-spin into the water. - [NTSB DEN89MA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89MA130.md): Bell 206L-3 · Big Timber, MT · Accident · 4 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1989 · N76KM · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft during takeoff, due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in a collision with the terrain. Contributing factors were: dark night, pilot's visual perception, inadequate initial training of the pilot… - [NTSB CHI89FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89FA101.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Bristol, IN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 31, 1989 · N9114B · Destroyed > Continued flight by the pilot into known adverse weather and his exceeding the design stress limits of the aircraft, which resulted in failure of the wing spars and separation of the right wing and empennage (stabilizers). Contributing factors were: continued… - [NTSB DEN89FA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89FA127.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Wilmington, OH · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 30, 1989 · N8213W · Destroyed > The failure of the pilot to assure an adequate fuel supply and his failure to refuel en route. - [NTSB ATL89LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA154.md): Boeing E75 (PT-13D) · Jacksonville, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1989 · N5325N · Destroyed > The pilot encountered an accelerated stall during an abrupt maneuver, lost control of the airplane and did not have sufficient altitude to recover from the ensuing spin prior to colliding with the ground. - [NTSB SEA89FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89FA092.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Angoon, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 29, 1989 · N67669 · Substantial damage > Pilot failed to assure the landing gear on the amphibious floats were retracted for the water landing. - [NTSB MIA89LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA159.md): Mooney M20J · Big Pine Key, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1989 · N3201U · Destroyed > The pilot became spatially disoriented and was unable to maintain control of the aircraft. The light conditions (dark night) and weather (haze) were considered to be contributing factors. - [NTSB MKC89FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89FA116.md): Beech D55 · Greenwood, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 26, 1989 · N8450N · Destroyed > Inadequate preflight and improper use of the fuel system, which resulted in fuel starvation, and improper use of emergency procedures. Factors related to the accident were: self induced pressure by the pilot to meet an arrival time, his failure to extend the… - [NTSB MIA89GA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89GA155.md): Cessna 172P · Davie, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · May 26, 1989 · N65777 · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot in command to maintain adequate airplane control while entering an area of turbulence caused by wild fires on the ground beneath his flight path. - [NTSB MIA89FA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89FA158.md): Bryan Zenith CH-300 · Niceville, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 26, 1989 · N80WB · Destroyed > Pilots incapacitation by a heart attack resulting in the airplane descending out of control and colliding with trees. - [NTSB LAX89FA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA203.md): Bell 206B · Camp Verde, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 25, 1989 · N49608 · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate altitude to clear obstructions in his flight path and visually detect obstructions in order to avert a collision. - [NTSB LAX89FA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA211.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Dinsmore, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 24, 1989 · N4527F · Destroyed > The pilot's intentional VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance. Contributing factors to the accident were: the pilot's failure to obtain weather information, his overconfidence in his… - [NTSB LAX89LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA202.md): Ayres S2R · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1989 · N5548X · Destroyed > The pilot's continued flight from VMC to IMC, with icing conditions, from which recovery was not successful. - [NTSB FTW89DRD03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89DRD03.md): Schweizer G-164A · Maxie, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 23, 1989 · N48467 · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from the trees. A factor related to the accident was: the presence of trees near the field where fertilizer was to be dispensed. - [NTSB DEN89DTK01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89DTK01.md): Piper PA-36-300 · Agar, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 23, 1989 · N82644 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance with the powerlines. The powerline is considered to be a contributing factor to the accident. - [NTSB ATL89DKJ04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89DKJ04.md): Glassair III · Auburn, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · May 23, 1989 · N253LC · Substantial damage > The pilot's premature lift-off which resulted in a stall into trees. - [NTSB FTW89FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89FA096.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Boise City, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 22, 1989 · N2211T · Destroyed > An inadvertent stall resulting from the pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft and to maintain sufficient airspeed. The dark night and adverse wind conditions were contributing factors. - [NTSB CHI89MA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89MA095.md): Douglas DC3C-S13CG · Waterman, IL · Accident · 3 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · May 22, 1989 · N47CE · Destroyed > The pilot-in-command (PIC) failed to provide adequate supervision while training the copilot and allowed the aircraft to enter a stall/spin, then did not provide adequate remedial action to properly recover from the spin. Factors related to the accident were:… - [NTSB CHI89DEE03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEE03.md): Ruschke Starduster TOO · Mc Henry, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · May 22, 1989 · N32GR · Destroyed > The flying pilots failure to maintain airspeed during an ostentatious display resulting in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with terrain. - [NTSB BFO89FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89FA033.md): Bell UH-1B · Oldtown, MD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 22, 1989 · N508SC · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot to see-and-avoid the obstruction (inadequate visual lookout). Factors related to the accident were: the obstruction (static wires), and the lack of visual cues for the pilot to detect the wires. - [NTSB NYC89FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89FA135.md): Cessna 172M · Bradford, VT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 21, 1989 · N1272U · 2 aircraft · Minor damage > Failure of the rated pilots in both aircraft to see and avoid a midair collison. - [NTSB MIA89FA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89FA151.md): Cessna TU206F · Immokalee, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 21, 1989 · N8720Q · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to establish the descent angle which would attain the proper touchdown point. Consequently, the airplane collided, in flight, with the airport boundary fence. - [NTSB CHI89DET05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DET05.md): Billings/White Avid Flyer · Niles, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · May 21, 1989 · N305BJ · Destroyed > Loose carburetor(s) due to improper maintenance/installation, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power; and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering for a forced landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and… - [NTSB ATL89FA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA150.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Jamestown, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 21, 1989 · N5003M · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to maintain adequate airspeed to avoid an inadvertent stall. The stall occurred at an altitude which precluded recovery prior to ground impact. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of proficiency in the airplane. - [NTSB ATL89FA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA149.md): Beech S35 · Russellville, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 20, 1989 · N6863Q · Substantial damage > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, his continued flight into an area of known adverse weather, and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Contibuting factors were: the dark night, the adverse weather conditions, and the pilot's overconfidence… - [NTSB FTW89DRG06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89DRG06.md): Hughes 269C · Rocksprings, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 18, 1989 · N58228 · Destroyed > The pilot diverted his attention from operation of the helicopter, failed to maintian proper rotor RPM, and failed to maintain altitude (clearance) above the ground, while maneuvering at low altitude. A contributing factor was his impairment from use of a… - [NTSB MKC89FA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89FA110.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Winslow, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 15, 1989 · N8199P · Destroyed > The pilot flying into adverse weather conditions which resulted in the in-flight separation of a portion of the right wing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience. - [NTSB ATL89LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA146.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Troy, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1989 · N99766 · Destroyed > An undetermined powerplant problem, which resulted in a loss of engine power, and the pilot/mechanic's failure to assure the aircraft was properly inspected before flight. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's delay in making a precautionary… - [NTSB NYC89DNE02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89DNE02.md): Smith Mini DSA-1 · Sterling, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 12, 1989 · N21H · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the experimental aircraft while performing aerobatic maneuvers, and the aircraft's resultant uncontrolled descent into the ground. - [NTSB LAX89FA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA192.md): Beech 200 · Azusa, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 10, 1989 · N39YV · Destroyed > Improper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in has inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) and subsequent collision with mountainous terrain. The weather and terrain conditions were considered to be related… - [NTSB MIA89FA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89FA146.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 9, 1989 · N2231M · Destroyed > Inadequate supervision by the instructor pilot (CFI), and failure of the crew to maintain sufficient airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and subsequent loss of engine power from possible interruption of fuel. - [NTSB LAX89FA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA189.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Dublin, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 9, 1989 · N8078V · Destroyed > The pilot decided to continue VFR flight after encountering instrument meteorological conditions in an area of rising mountainous terrain. Factors in this accident were the pilots lack of experience and his failure to obtain a preflight weather briefing. - [NTSB MKC89FA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89FA104.md): Callair A-9 · Hamilton, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 7, 1989 · N3581G · Destroyed > The pilots failure to maintain control and prevent the airplane from descending while in a turn. - [NTSB FTW89FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89FA093.md): MBB BO-105S · W Cameron Blk · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 7, 1989 · N2785B · Destroyed > The partial electrical failure of the micro-switch for the outboard lateral guide assembly, and the incorrect guard installed on the hydraulic test switch, resulting in a total hydraulic failure. Factors were: the incorrect installation of the guard by an… - [NTSB LAX89FA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA182.md): Cessna 172 · Industry, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 6, 1989 · N6129E · Destroyed > The failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate altitude to ensure obstruction clearance. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, low ceiling, fog, and the pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions. - [NTSB LAX89FA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA181.md): Cessna 152 · Port San Luis, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 6, 1989 · N6301M · Destroyed > Pilot failed to execute a 180 degree turn and inadvertently entered into instrument meteorological conditions. - [NTSB ATL89FA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA144.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Augusta, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 6, 1989 · N8693C · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while making a steep turn after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with the terrain. - [NTSB ATL89FA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA142.md): Embraer EMB-110-P1 · Mt. Pleasant, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 6, 1989 · N95PB · Destroyed > Pilot attempted to make a VFR landing in instrument conditions that were below minimums for the published instrument approach and collided with trees and the ground after allowing the airplane to descend below the proper altitude. - [NTSB MKC89FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89FA102.md): Cessna 150H · Carnegie, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 4, 1989 · N22875 · Destroyed > Continued VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in subsequent collision with rising/hilly terrain. Related factors were: inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot, dark night, adverse weather… - [NTSB LAX89FA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA178.md): Piper PA-28-201T · Stockton, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 4, 1989 · N8133A · Destroyed > The pilot's improper decision to perform aerobatics which resulted in the design stress limits of the airplane being exceeded due to excessive airspeed. Contributing factors to the accident were the pilot's overconfidence in his and the airplane's ability,… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?fatal=1&page=293 ## 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=292 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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