# 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 293 of 617 · 30,846 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB FTW89FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89FA091.md): Aeronca 11AC · Paradise, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 4, 1989 · N3226E · Destroyed > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, and failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient airspeed during the forced landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. - [NTSB FTW89FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89FA089.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar 601 · New Iberia, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 4, 1989 · N90619 · Destroyed > The pilot failed to maintain a proper climb immediately after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was excessive manifold pressure indications for the left engine. The pilot's diverted attention in dealing with that condition most probably resulted in the… - [NTSB FTW89DQA04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89DQA04.md): Cessna A188B · Dell City, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 4, 1989 · N731FR · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to see and/or avoid the powerlines. Contributing factor(s) was: the early morning sunglare. - [NTSB MIA89GA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89GA144.md): Douglas C-47 · Summerland Key, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · May 3, 1989 · N28889 · Destroyed > The failure of the pilot-in-command to assure proper altitude and clearance was maintained above the terrain and trees. The trees and light condition at dusk were contributing factors. - [NTSB FTW89FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89FA090.md): Cessna 172P · Burnet, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 3, 1989 · N5253K · Destroyed > Continued VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft, due to spatial disorientation. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions and the pilot's lack of… - [NTSB ATL89FA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA139.md): Beech B24R · Suches, GA · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1989 · N2526W · Destroyed > The pilot's flight into known adverse weather, and his failure to maintain clearance above the wooded terrain. The adverse weather condition, high terrain, and trees were related factors. - [NTSB NYC89FA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89FA129.md): Brantly Helicopter B-2 · Herkimer, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1989 · N2113U · Destroyed > A forced landing in unsuitable terrain due to an internal engine failure. The engine failure sequence was initiated by a failed oil pressure relief spring which had failed in fatigue due to improper plating of the spring. The spring failure caused oil… - [NTSB MKC89FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89FA099.md): Maule M-5 · Ainsworth, NE · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1989 · N20BS · Destroyed > The pilot continued flight into IFR conditions and the loss of aicraft control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident were the cloud conditions and fog. - [NTSB MKC89FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89FA094.md): Piper J3C · Ashland, NE · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1989 · N33066 · Substantial damage > Poor judgement of the pilot by flying while physically impaired from alcohol consumption, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, while flying over a meandering river, which resulted in a stall. A contributing factor was the pilot's inadequate altitude… - [NTSB LAX89FA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA165.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Stockton, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1989 · N26198 · Destroyed > Poor judgement of the pilot by flying while physically impaired from consumption of alcohol & drugs, and his failure to maintain proper altitude. The light condition (at night) and the obstructions (power lines and building) were considered to be contributing… - [NTSB SEA89FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89FA074.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Pelican, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1989 · N62873 · Destroyed > Improper in-flight decision by the pilot, and his inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). The terrain and weather conditions were considered to be factors. - [NTSB NYC89FA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89FA121.md): Beech B19 · Augusta, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1989 · N2231L · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot to maintain the proper altitude during the approach. A factor related to the accident was: the pilot's psychological condition. - [NTSB FTW89FA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89FA151.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Junction, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1989 · N8785V · Destroyed > Continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) by the pilot, which resulted in his failure to maintain control of the aircraft due to spatial disorientation. The weather conditions and his self-induced pressure were factors. - [NTSB MIA89FA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89FA132.md): Coutz Quickie Q-2 · Lake City, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1989 · N13QT · Destroyed > Aircraft control was lost for an unknown reason. - [NTSB CHI89DET04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DET04.md): American AA-1A · Bluffton, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Apr 15, 1989 · N9479L · Substantial damage > Inadequate airspeed resulting in a stall/spin by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were: a tailwind and wrong runway selected by the pilot. - [NTSB BFO89FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89FA027.md): Cessna 152 · West Chicago, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1989 · N93748 · Destroyed > Improper instruction by the student's flight instructor regarding the execution of s-turns on final approach to increase spacing and the retraction of flaps fully when executing a go-around and the failure of the student pilot to maintain adequate flying… - [NTSB ATL89FA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA131.md): Mooney M20F · Lynch, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1989 · N9252V · Destroyed > Continued VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions, terrain, and the pilot's lack of instrument experience. - [NTSB MKC89FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89FA090.md): Piper J-3 · Oak Grove, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1989 · N23227 · Destroyed > The pilot's attempt to takeoff with the aircraft over its allowable takeoff weight and out of the center of gravity limits. - [NTSB SEA89FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89FA068.md): Lake LA-4-200-EP · Bellevue, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1989 · N8521Z · Destroyed > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason and failure of the instructor pilot (CFI) to maintain control of the aircraft, which resulted in a stall/spin. - [NTSB NYC89GA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89GA116.md): Bell 206B · Airville, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Apr 12, 1989 · N157P · Destroyed > The pilot was unable to see and avoid the unmarked power lines stretched across the river. A contributing factor was the lack of visual clues. - [NTSB ATL89MA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89MA123.md): Beech 200 · Pensacola, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1989 · N30PC · Destroyed > An in flight cabin fire of undetermined origin, and smoke (toxic condition) in the crew compartment, which resulted in physical impairment of the flight crew. - [NTSB DEN89FA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89FA104.md): Cessna T210F · Aspen, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1989 · N6812R · Destroyed > The engine falure due to undetermined reasons and the pilot's misjudgement of the wind conditions which resulted in the attempt to glide to the runway. The pilot also failed to maintain adequate airspeed during the glide which resulted in a stall. - [NTSB SEA89FA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89FA186.md): American AA-1A · Enumclaw, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1989 · N9473L · Destroyed > Attempted flight into known adverse weather conditions. Factors include clouds, downdrafts, high winds. - [NTSB BFO89FA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89FA081.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Stuarts Draft, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1989 · N44510 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance above the terrain after flying VFR into IMC. Contributing to the accident were the low ceiling and fog conditions and the mountainous terrain. - [NTSB BFO89FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89FA028.md): Piper PA-32-260B · Richmond, VA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1989 · N766RW · Destroyed > Engine lost power because of induction icing. Contributing factors are conditions conduvice to induction icing and unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB CHI89FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89FA069.md): Cessna 150M · Kankakee, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1989 · N3892V · Destroyed > Failure of the instructor pilot (CFI) to maintain control of the aircraft and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude above the ground. - [NTSB BFO89FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89FA029.md): Beech C35 · Rupert, WV · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1989 · N9502C · Destroyed > Pilot inadvertantly flew into IMC while trying to maintain VFR and collided with trees during a steep turn during his attempt to turn away from IMC. The weather conditions that were determined to be factors in this accident were: low ceilings, obscuration,… - [NTSB ATL89FA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA122.md): Cessna 182 · Luthersville, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1989 · N5458B · Destroyed > Pilot's failure to take action that would prevent the formation of carburetor ice. Following the engine malfunction, the pilot did not configure the airplane so as to reduce the severity of the impact, I.e. extend the flaps and slow the airplane. Contributing… - [NTSB LAX89DUJ06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89DUJ06.md): Murphy VARI-EZE · Parker, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Apr 5, 1989 · N8494J · Destroyed > Undetermined. - [NTSB DEN89FA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89FA149.md): Cessna 182P · Steamboat Sprg., CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1989 · N7248N · Destroyed > The plt's failure to discontinue the VFR flight when he encountered IMC; and the plt's failure to maintain adequate altitude to clear the mountainous terrain. - [NTSB ANC89FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89FA057.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Eklutna, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1989 · N86836 · Destroyed > The pilot diverted his attention and failed to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. - [NTSB MKC89DCJ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89DCJ02.md): Schmahl Volksplane VP-1 · Papillion, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Apr 2, 1989 · N81VP · Destroyed > The pilot failed to maintain the proper climb rate and inadvertently stalled the aircraft which entered an uncontrolled descent into an open field. - [NTSB MIA89WA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89WA123.md): Cessna 421B · Great Harbor, Bahamas · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 1, 1989 · N4470L · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX89FA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA140.md): Piper PA-60-601P · Newport Beach, CA · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1989 · CGWPS · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot to attain adequate airspeed before maneuvering (turning) back toward the airport, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. A factor related to the accident was: improper maintenance/installation of a fuel injector reference air line,… - [NTSB FTW89FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89FA074.md): Cessna 421 · Brownsville, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1989 · N4595L · Destroyed > The pilot's improper emergency procedure after lossing power in the right engine, and his failure to maintain minimum control speed (VMC), which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. Factors related to the accident were: fuel starvation of the right engine,… - [NTSB LAX89FA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA137.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Whitmore, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1989 · N7293P · Destroyed > The pilot's decision to continue VFR flight with known forecast IMC along his route. - [NTSB FTW89FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89FA073.md): Cessna 172XP · Hondo, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1989 · N736RT · Destroyed > The pilot's decision to depart into known adverse weather and his lack of instrument training and experience. - [NTSB CHI89FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89FA064.md): Cessna 150L · Clawson, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1989 · N5335Q · Destroyed > The pilot allowing the airspeed to decay below the airplanes stall speed. - [NTSB ATL89FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA116.md): MBB BK-117-A-3 · Coinjock, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1989 · N39187 · Destroyed > Failure of the cellular company to properly install an operational lighting system on a newly constructed transmission tower. Darkness and the company's failure to notify flight service of the unlighted tower were related factors. - [NTSB NYC89FA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89FA105.md): Aerospatiale TB-10 · Pittsfield, MA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1989 · N20NQ · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot to maintain proper altitude. Factors related to the accident were: inadequate briefing provided by the flight service station (fss) specialist, dark night, low clouds, and terrain conditions. - [NTSB LAX89FA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA133.md): Mooney M20F · San Andreas, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1989 · N9379M · Destroyed > Interruption of engine power for an undetermined reason, and failue of the pilot to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall/spin. A factor related to the accident was: lack of altitude to recover from the stall/spin. - [NTSB MIA89FA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89FA115.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Daytona Bch Shr, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1989 · N90985 · Destroyed > In-flight loss of control while maneuvering to reverse direction due the failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during the 'steep turn.' - [NTSB DEN89FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89FA093.md): Cessna 177RG · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1989 · N2972X · Destroyed > The pilot's improper use of flaps during takeoff which resulted in inadequate airspeed, a stall, and loss of control. - [NTSB MKC89FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89FA083.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Mayflower, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1989 · N2604N · Substantial damage > The pilots failure to maintain airspeed (vs), and inadvertant entry into a stall with necessary remedial action not understood. - [NTSB MIA89FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89FA113.md): Piper Aerostar 600 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1989 · N77BR · Destroyed > Improper use of the IFR procedure by the pilot, his failure to maintain a proper glide path, and his failure to identify the decision height. - [NTSB DEN89FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89FA091.md): Cessna 210D · Eugene, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1989 · N3823Y · Destroyed > The pilot's decision to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). Factors related to the accident were: the terrain and weather conditions at the accident site, and the pilot's lack of instrument experience. - [NTSB CHI89FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89FA061.md): Cessna 150M · Corunna, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1989 · N66688 · Destroyed > The failure of the student pilot to maintain sufficient altitude to recover from a practice stall maneuver. A factor related to the accident was: the pilot's visual perception over snow covered terrain. - [NTSB LAX89DUG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89DUG03.md): Van'S/Fish RV-4 · Hesperia, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Mar 21, 1989 · N239X · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to properly latch the canopy prior to takeoff and by allowing the aircraft to enter into a stall during a critical phase of flight at an attitude insufficient to recover safely. A factor in the accident was the loss of his eyeglasses when… - [NTSB ATL89FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA113.md): Beech F33A · Ashland, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1989 · N6387S · Destroyed > The pilot continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). Factors related to the accident were: high terrain, the adverse weather conditions, and trees. - [NTSB SEA89FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89FA057.md): Cessna T210L · Longmire, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1989 · N8822C · Destroyed > Physical incapacitation of the pilot. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?fatal=1&page=294 ## 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=293 --- 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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