# 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 294 of 617 · 30,846 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB DCA89MA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA89MA035.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-9-33F · Saginaw, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Mar 18, 1989 · N931F · Destroyed > The loss of control of the airplane for undetermined reasons following the inflight opening of the improperly latched cargo door. Contributing to the accident were: inadequate procedures used by evergreen airlines and approved by the FAA for preflight… - [NTSB ATL89LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA111.md): Morrisey 2150A · Lenoir, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1989 · N41HB · Destroyed > Pilot disregarded the apparent severity of the approaching thunderstorms and attempted a circuit of the airport under visual flight rules when it was not possible. The pilot's lack of recent flight experience was a contributing factor. - [NTSB MIA89FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89FA109.md): Cessna 172M · Pascagoula, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1989 · N80542 · Destroyed > Continued flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). Contributing factors were: inadequate preflight planning, weather conditions, pilot's lack of instrument flight time, lack of visual cues at night, and trees at the crash site. - [NTSB ATL89FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA106.md): Beech H35 · Knoxville, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1989 · N5403D · Substantial damage > The pilot's continued operation of the airplane with a known mechanical defect in the engine carburetor/fuel supply system as evidenced by the past history of engine stoppage during ground operation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's performance of… - [NTSB CHI89MA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89MA057.md): Nihon YS-11A-600 · West Lafayette, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1989 · N128MP · Destroyed > A loss of control due to the improper inflight decisions by the crew and the undetected accumulation of ice on the leading edge of the horizontal stabilizer, during flight in a forward center of gravity condition and exacerbated by the extension of full… - [NTSB MIA89FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89FA108.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Holley, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1989 · N5572W · Destroyed > Continued flight by the plt into adverse wx, followed by spatial disorientation and loss of aircraft control. Lack of a preflight weather briefing, weather conditions, and lack of visual cues at night were considered contributing factors. - [NTSB NYC89FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89FA099.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Southbridge, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1989 · N301WA · Destroyed > Poor judgement of the pilot by flying while physically impaired by alcohol, and his continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). Related factors were: the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, dark night, adverse weather… - [NTSB FTW89FA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89FA065.md): Piper PA-28-161 · New Orleans, LA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1989 · N8369K · Destroyed > The pilot diverting his attention from flying the aircraft while complying with the departure control instructions, and allowing the aircraft to descend into the water. - [NTSB BFO89FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89FA022.md): Beech A60 · Manassas, VA · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1989 · N98DS · Destroyed > A loss of aircraft control due to the pilot's failure to maintain minimum engine control speed after a partial loss of power of the left engine for undetermined reasons. The pilot's inexperience in type of aircraft and an over maximum gross weight aircraft… - [NTSB ATL89DEK02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89DEK02.md): Alexander RV-4 · Delaware, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Mar 11, 1989 · N443JA · Destroyed > Pilot inadvertently lost control of the aircraft which resulted in a stall spin and collision with the ground. - [NTSB MIA89FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89FA101.md): North American T-28C · Titusville, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1989 · N775CH · Destroyed > The pilot's improper execution of an aerobatic maneuver resulting in inadequate airspeed and loss of control. - [NTSB NYC89FAMS3](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89FAMS3.md): Cessna P210N · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Mar 9, 1989 · N734QR · Destroyed > A power loss for undetermined reasons resulting in a ditching in the north Atlantic Ocean. High seas may have prevented the pilot from getting into his survival suit. - [NTSB MIA89FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89FA100.md): Beech S35 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1989 · N6852Q · Destroyed > The pilot's improper IFR procedure and his failure to maintain proper altitude. Contributing factors were: his improper use of the navigation receiver, his delay in making a missed apch, his lack of experience in the type of aircraft, his lack of recent… - [NTSB ATL89FA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA098.md): Beech BE-18 · Covington, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1989 · N3281T · Destroyed > Pilot attempted a takeoff with coating of frost on the airframe which resulted in a loss of lift during climbout. - [NTSB NYC89FAMS2](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89FAMS2.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Missing (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Mar 8, 1989 · N5899F · Destroyed > Loss of engine power for an unknown reason. - [NTSB LAX89DVD03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89DVD03.md): Stearns BD-4 · Leggett, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Mar 8, 1989 · N277MB · Destroyed > The pilot's continuation of VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure maintain proper altitude. Factors related to the accident were the adverse weather conditions, high terrain, and trees. - [NTSB DEN89FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89FA083.md): Craven'S Quickie Q2 · Watkins, CO · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1989 · N3278C · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > Failure of both pilot's to maintain visual lookout. - [NTSB MIA89FA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89FA098.md): Cessna 152 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1989 · N47115 · Destroyed > Instructor pilots failure to maintain control of the aircraft resulting in a collision with terrain. - [NTSB BFO89FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89FA020.md): Cessna 152 · Townsend, DE · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1989 · N24236 · Destroyed > Loss of aircraft control for unknown reasons. - [NTSB NYC89FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89FA095.md): Piper PA-28 · Douglas Twsp, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1989 · N5348S · Destroyed > Poor judgement of the student pilot by flying while under the influence of alcohol, and his VFR flight in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) without the required qualification or training. Factors factors related to the accident were: failure of the… - [NTSB LAX89FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA120.md): Cessna 170B · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1989 · N2766C · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > The pilot in command's performance of aerobatic maneuvers, while flying in formation, and his failure to maintain proper clearance. - [NTSB SEA89FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89FA053.md): Piper PA-60-601P · Lakeview, OR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1989 · CFHGH · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft, which resulted in a spin and an uncontrolled descent. Factors related to the accident were: improper maintenence by the pilot, an autopilot malfunction, the adverse weather conditions, continued flight… - [NTSB ATL89FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA095.md): Beech 95-B55 · St Marys Island, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1989 · N9299Q · Destroyed > The pilot continued into IMC conditions where he collided with trees. - [NTSB BFO89FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89FA019.md): Beech V35TC · Roanoke, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1989 · N27FH · Destroyed > The pilot failed to maintain control of the aircraft due to spatial disorientation. - [NTSB NYC89FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89FA097.md): Beech 95-A55 · Lake Placid, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 1989 · N1729Q · Destroyed > The pilot's departure into known adverse weather conditions and his continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing factor(s) was: the adverse weather conditions. - [NTSB BFO89LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89LA023.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-20F · San Diego, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1989 · N701DM · Destroyed > Pilot incapacitation for an unknown reason. - [NTSB MKC89FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89FA063.md): Piper PA-18 · Jacksonville, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1989 · N7580D · Destroyed > Severe corrosion of the left forward wing lift strut which resulted in the in-flight separation of the left wing. A contributing factor was inadequacy of the applicable service bulletin. - [NTSB DCA89MA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA89MA027.md): Boeing 747-122 · Honolulu, HI · Accident · 9 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Feb 24, 1989 · N4713U · Substantial damage > The sudden opening of the improperly latched forward lobe cargo door in flight and the subsequent explosive decompression. Contributing to the accident was a deficiency in the design of the cargo door locking mechanisms, which made them susceptible to… - [NTSB FTW89FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89FA055.md): Piper J3C-65 · Mount Vernon, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1989 · N494CB · Destroyed > Inadequate maintenance and inspection of the airplane by the mechanics who rebuilt the airplane, in that they failed to detect and/or correct the corroded lift strut which resulted in wing failure. - [NTSB MKC89FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89FA060.md): Cessna 150K · Pemberton, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1989 · N6010G · Substantial damage > Poor judgement on the part of the pilot in that he attempted a down wind take off without adequate distance to clear obstacles in his flight path. - [NTSB MIA89FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89FA090.md): Cessna 172 · Blue Mountain, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1989 · N3937F · Destroyed > The continuation of a VFR flight into night, instrument meteorological conditions and the spatial disorientation of the non-instrument rated pilot. Contributing to the accident were the adverse weather conditions and the overconfidence of the pilot. - [NTSB NYC89FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89FA086.md): Beech A36 · Glen Falls, NY · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1989 · N1DQ · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > Failure of both pilots to see-and-avoid each other. Related factors were: failure of the Beech aircrew to make a normal left turn out of traffic and the Stinson pilot's visual perception due to sunglare. - [NTSB DCA89RA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA89RA025.md): Boeing 747-200 · Puchong Malaysi, Malaysia · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 19, 1989 · N807FT - [NTSB DCA89MA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA89MA026.md): Cessna 402B · Corona, CA · Accident · 10 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1989 · N69383 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to properly preflight and plan for flight and his intentional flight into IMC conditions. Factors contributing to the accident were the low ceiling conditions in conjunction with the mountainous terrain. - [NTSB LAX89FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA113.md): Cessna 172F · Safford, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1989 · N8492U · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot to maintain proper airspeed while on final approach resulting in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's delayed use of wing flaps. - [NTSB MKC89FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89FA061.md): Beech 58 · Hamburg, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 1989 · N348U · Destroyed > The pilot continued VFR flight into IMC conditions and failed to maintain sufficient altitude above the wooded terrain. Weather conditions, low light conditions at or near dusk, lack of visual cues (visual perception) by the pilot, and trees were contributing… - [NTSB MIA89FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89FA088.md): Cessna 320E · Melrose, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 1989 · N3488Q · Destroyed > The failure of the pilot to comply promptly with ATC instructions and his loss of control due to spatial disorientation. - [NTSB ATL89FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA088.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Jackson, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1989 · N4126Y · Destroyed > The pilot's improper handling of the airplane which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and subsequent collision with terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's decision to perform aerobatic maneuvers at low altitude, and complacency… - [NTSB LAX89FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA111.md): Cessna 340A · Safford, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 1989 · N8814K · Destroyed > The pilot's poor judgement and the resultant hypoxia sustained in the unpressurized airplane. Factors were: the malfunctioning pressurization system and the pilot's decision to continue operation with that known discrepancy. - [NTSB FTW89FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89FA049.md): MBB BK-117 A-1 · Tyler, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 1989 · N7025L · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to execute the published inadvertent IMC procedures when he encountered adverse weather conditions. - [NTSB LAX89FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA106.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Julian, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 1989 · N9240P · Destroyed > The pilot's poor judgement of intentionally flying into an area of known forecast icing conditions which resulted in a loss of control and an inflight breakup of the aircraft. Contributing factors were the pilot's overconfidence in his personal ability by… - [NTSB ATL89FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA086.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Jasper, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 1989 · N588FL · Destroyed > The pilot's improper handling of the airplane flight controls at low altitude which resulted in an excessive rate of descent and collision with a tree. - [NTSB NYC89LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA083.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Yarmouth, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1989 · N38529 · Destroyed > A loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing which resulted from binding of the carbuerator throttle shaft. The binding resulted from an improper overhaul of the carbuertor approximately 10 flight hours prior to the accident. - [NTSB NYC89FA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89FA080.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Lyon Mountain, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1989 · CGBHN · Destroyed > The pilot decided to fly in weather conditions that were beyond his and the aircraft's capabilities. - [NTSB FTW89MA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89MA047.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-32F · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1989 · N935F · No damage > Improper in-flight planning/decision by the captain (pilot-in-command) and his improper use of the portable oxygen system, which resulted in his incapacitation due to hypoxia. Factors related to the accident were: inadequate maintenance/inspection of the… - [NTSB ATL89FAMS3](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FAMS3.md): Cessna 310Q · Cleveland, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Feb 9, 1989 · N6269Q · Destroyed > An uncontrolled descent into the water for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ANC89FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89FA041.md): Cessna U206G · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1989 · N756EA · Destroyed > Separation of the torsional vibration dampers from the crankshaft boss. - [NTSB DCA89RA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA89RA023.md): Boeing 707 · Santa Maria, Portugal · Accident · 144 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 8, 1989 · N7231T - [NTSB CHI89FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89FA049.md): Cessna 172RG · Mosinee, WI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 1989 · N6525V · Destroyed > Spatial disorientation of the pilot as a result of initiating the flight into known adverse weather. Factors related to the accident were: dark night, snow, and low ceilings. - [NTSB MIA89LAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LAMS1.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Missing Acft (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Feb 6, 1989 · N6834J · Destroyed > The pilot's decision to commit suicide. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's interpersonal relations and his psychological condition. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?fatal=1&page=295 ## 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=294 --- 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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