# 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 297 of 617 · 30,846 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB FTW89FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89FA015.md): Cessna A150K · Flint, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1988 · N5913J · Destroyed > The airplane was observed flying on an easterly heading at low altitude, with the propeller stopped. One of the witnesses said the airplane was gliding toward him and when close he started running away. He said the airplane abruptly turned left and went… - [NTSB NYC89FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89FA022.md): Cessna 207 · Monoghan, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1988 · N91036 · Destroyed > Evidence indicates that the airplane flew straight into the side of a 1320 ft mountain at the 1280 ft level. The recommended minimum flight altitude for this designated mountainous area, at night, is 3500 ft. there was no evidence of any mechanical problems. - [NTSB ATL89FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA024.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Bridgeport, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1988 · N39550 · Substantial damage > The plt was cleared to execute a visual approach to rwy 21 and was issued the current alt setting of 29.60' hg. The approach was made under dark night and gusty crosswind conditions to a lighted runway in rural mountainous/hilly terrain. During final approach… - [NTSB FTW89FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89FA013.md): Aerospatiale AS-355F-1 · W. Cameron 617 · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1988 · N355EH · Destroyed > The loss of control of the aircraft which occurred when the tail rotor drive shaft experienced a fatigue induced material failure and tail rotor thrust was lost. Evidence indicated that the shaft was under designed for the loads that were encountered during… - [NTSB FTW89DQG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89DQG01.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Lamesa, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Nov 4, 1988 · N75217 · Destroyed > The pilot was spraying a field of cotton, and was in a turnaround when the airplane descended to the ground. The autopsy indicated the pilot died of acute coronary thrombosis. Although tox results indicate the presence of alcohol in the pilot's blood, the… - [NTSB LAX89FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA034.md): Bell 47G2 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1988 · N5163B · Destroyed > Loss of aircraft control by a unqualified person. - [NTSB LAX89FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA032.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Anaheim, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1988 · N9467N · Substantial damage > Five minutes after departure and during normal cruise flight, the certified flight instructor noticed a prop overspeed. He immediately pulled back on the prop control to reduce engine r.p.m. and instructed the student, a private pilot, to divert to the… - [NTSB SEA89FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89FA015.md): Beech 65 · Elko, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1988 · N9AG · Destroyed > Approx 10 min after t/o, the pilot stated he was returning to land due to a problem. On final the acft rolled inverted and descended nose down into a residence. Engine exam revealed a failed supercharger intermediate drive shaft gear resulting in loss of… - [NTSB MIA89MA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89MA023.md): Rockwell 1121A · Oak Grove, PA · Accident · 3 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1988 · N44 · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot in command to observe the rapid accretion of ice on the airplane due to his attention being diverted. - [NTSB LAX89FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA030.md): Cessna 421A · Cabazon, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1988 · N3385Q · Destroyed > The pilot's poor decision and misjudgement of distance. The separation of the cylinder, failure of the propeller to feather, and impact with wires and a residence were factors in the accident. - [NTSB FTW89FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89FA012.md): Piper 601B · Houston, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1988 · N60819 · Destroyed > Pilot's decision to fly the approach visually with outside reference to the lights and inadvertently descending below the decision height off the proper glide path. - [NTSB ATL89MA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89MA023.md): Cessna 210D · Nashville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1988 · N3822Y · Destroyed > Drg west arr at ngt, plt was vctrd for a VFR, straight-in apch to rwy 2R & adzd of Boeing 727 off his rgt front, passingfm rgt to left. He was cautioned abt wake turbc (w/t) & replied, 'okay I see him.' Ctlr then told plt to turn inbnd & maint 'visual' with… - [NTSB ATL89FA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA222.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Alexander City, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1988 · N8211P · Substantial damage > On 10/31/88, the plt obtained wx info & filed an IFR flt plan fm vero beach, FL, to huntsville, AL. At aprx 1513 EST, hectcd ATC & rprtd climbing thru 1500' for 3000'. About 2.4 hrs later, he rprtd a loss of eng pwr. Vectors were provided toward an arpt, but… - [NTSB LAX89LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA028.md): Robinson R22 · Lower Lake, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1988 · N2627K · Destroyed > During a local solo instructional flight, the helicopter collided with the terrain in an open field aprx 3 miles from the airport. It was reported to have contacted the ground at considerable downward speed with high rotor RPM. No preimpact mechanical failure… - [NTSB DEN89DTE02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89DTE02.md): Jones Christen Eagle II · Parker, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 30, 1988 · N25DJ · Destroyed > The plt was performing aerobatics in a homebuilt christen eagle near his girlfriend's house where a birthday party was in progress. Witnesses said the acft executed a roll at low altitude and 'went straight in.' Weather was not a factor and examination of the… - [NTSB LAX89LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA027.md): Let L-13 · Marana, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1988 · N90848 · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that shortly after liftoff from runway 26 the control stick became difficult to move. He decided to continue the air tow and release at 200 feet AGL after release, the pilot turned the glider to return to the runway to land. He was still… - [NTSB BFO89FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89FA004.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Ocean City, MD · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1988 · N666RW · Destroyed > The pilot failed to maintain adequate clearance above the terrain. Contributing factors are inattention to altitude and dark night conditions over illusionary producing featureless water. - [NTSB LAX89FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA025.md): Piper PA31P-350 · Redlands, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1988 · N79HW · Destroyed > The pilot's inadvertent selection of an inappropriate altitude for the attempted night special VFR circle to land maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the dark night, restricted visibilities and lack of ground reference lights. Also contributing to the… - [NTSB LAX89FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA023.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Big Pine, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1988 · N140RM · Destroyed > Pilot's failure to maintain proper altitude. - [NTSB LAX89FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA022.md): Cessna 172N · Petaluma, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1988 · N9372E · Destroyed > Pilot used poor judgement when he attempted v.f.r. flight during instrument meteorological conditions and that he encountered spatial disorientation when he entered into the clouds. - [NTSB FTW89FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89FA006.md): Mooney M20E · Longview, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1988 · N79373 · Destroyed > The airplane was in cruise flight when the pilot transmitted that he had smoke in the cockpit. 53 seconds later contact was lost. The nose and left wing were slightly down when the acft struck trees and terrain at high speed. Fire started several minutes… - [NTSB MKC89FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89FA007.md): Cessna T210F · Rogers, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1988 · N6191R · Destroyed > Continued flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) and his failure to maintain aircraft control after becoming disoriented. Contributing factors were: dark night, low ceilings, fog, drizzle, obscuration, and failure of the pilot to… - [NTSB BFO89FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89FA003.md): Piper PA-28RT-201 · Frederick, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1988 · N8291Z · Destroyed > Nonsubmitted - [NTSB NYC89FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89FA015.md): Beech A24R · Blue Bell, PA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1988 · N1RJ · Destroyed > Improper VFR procedures, the pilot failed to maintian adequate airspeed for the attitude of flight of the airplane causing it to stall and collide with trees and a powerline during recovery. - [NTSB DEN89FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89FA020.md): Piper PA-60-601P · Laketown, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1988 · N6069U · Destroyed > The plt departed salt lake city on a pleasure flt to bear lake to overfly a home that he owned. Witnesses near the acc site stated they saw the acft circle over the house and then depart the area over a ridge of mtns. The acft turned out over the lake and was… - [NTSB LAX89FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA021.md): Cessna TR-182 · Paso Robles, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1988 · N739YS · Destroyed > The pilot failed to maintain the proper altitude while executing the published instrument approach procedure. - [NTSB LAX89FA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA018.md): Cessna 172P · Union City, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1988 · N52222 · Destroyed > Loss of control of the aircraft by the pilot when he inadvertently entered instrument meteorological conditions. Factors contributing to the accident were, dark night light conditions and foggy weather conditions, inadvertent flight into IMC under visual… - [NTSB DEN89FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89FA019.md): Bell 206L-3 · Deckers, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1988 · N99TV · Destroyed > While on a corporate flt thru a canyon in marginal wx conds, the helicopter collided with the static portion of a power transmission line & crashed. The acdnt occurred where a 2,554 ft span of the power line crossed the south platte river. The power line… - [NTSB DEN89DTM01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89DTM01.md): Mickelson Mark V · Ogden, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 19, 1988 · N555KM · Destroyed > Total loss of engine power for reasons undetermined which resulted in a forced landing. The pilot inadvertently stalled the aircraft during the forced landing, and that is considered a factor in the accident. - [NTSB SEA89LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA013.md): Cessna 210E · Wenatchee, WA · Accident · 4 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1988 · N4961U · Destroyed > The acft crashed while the plt was on a x-country flt at dawn. Impact occurred on rising, rocky terrain in a box canyon area at an elev of about 6000 ft. no ground scars were evident, but the acft impacted on a rocky slide area. It came to rest in one area… - [NTSB DEN89FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89FA017.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Garfield, CO · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1988 · N3913K · Destroyed - [NTSB ATL89FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA015.md): Cessna 177A · La Follette, TN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1988 · N30470 · Destroyed > The plt departed knoxville in VFR conds. There was an area of IFR wx to the north & northwest of knoxville. The wx was forecast to be marginal along his route of flt. The plt rprtd he wanted to depart knoxville on a heading of 360 deg & would be at 2500'. The… - [NTSB LAX89FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA014.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1988 · N4113R · Destroyed > Total failure of the magneto's impulse coupling which resulted in a shearing of the crankshaft's idler gear teeth and the crankshaft dowel pin. - [NTSB DEN89DTE01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89DTE01.md): Hicks/Mervin RH-3 · Erie, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 16, 1988 · N69272 · Destroyed - [NTSB CHI89FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89FA009.md): Mooney M20J · Ludington, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1988 · N58155 · Destroyed > The pilot in command failed to maintain proper altitude utilizing basic flight instruments while experiencing a loss of gyro instruments. - [NTSB LAX89DUQ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89DUQ01.md): Lewis Moni · Lancaster, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 15, 1988 · N8123 · Destroyed > During a local flight, shortly after takeoff, the pilot reported engine trouble. The pilot was cleared to land at his discretion. The glider was observed to make a steep left descending turn subsequently colliding with the terrain. This was an experimental… - [NTSB LAX89DUM01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89DUM01.md): Arlington Sisu 1A · Borrego Springs, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 15, 1988 · N252JB · Substantial damage > While thermal soaring, the acft entered a steep spinning descent, three turns to the right followed by two turns to the left and ground impact in a near vertical attitude. No evidence was found of aircraft structural failure or control malfunction. The… - [NTSB MIA89WA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89WA009.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Missing, Bahamas · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 14, 1988 · N8JM · Destroyed - [NTSB ATL89FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA013.md): Cessna 182E · Brooklet, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1988 · N2834Y · Destroyed > Witnesses reported the plt began a low altitude, high speed pass over the rwy as he had done on several previous occasions. However, as he initiated the pass, the descent to the rwy was not arrested & the airplane 'pancaked' near the threshold. The airplane… - [NTSB ATL89DLT01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89DLT01.md): Cameron AIR Command · Hixson, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 14, 1988 · N169WC · Destroyed > Witnesses observed the gyrocopter oscillating in the pitch axis as it passed overhead in cruise flight. A 'white or shiny' object departed the gyrocopter. The aircraft then rolled right, descended and collided with the trees and ground, inverted. One… - [NTSB MKC89DPG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89DPG01.md): Culver LFA · Dumas, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 13, 1988 · N34872 · Destroyed > A witness stated that the airplane backfired while in a turn at low altitude. He heard it backfire twice more and noticed engine running at idle just before it crashed. When runup, the engine would attain 1900 RPM, then backfire and the RPM would drop to 600… - [NTSB ANC89FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89FA009.md): Piper PA-12 · Little Heart Lk, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1988 · N3153M · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command called a local pilot in the talkeetna area for weather and the conditions of the lake to determine if the lake's surface had frozen. He then departed for the lake at 1800 adt and was not heard from again. The airplane wreckage was located… - [NTSB SEA89FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89FA010.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Sun Valley, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1988 · N8975J · Destroyed > The pilot flew into a box canyon at a low altitude above the ground near 9000 ft MSL. While attempting to climb over a ridgeline, the aircraft stalled, entered a spin, and descended nose down until impact with the ground. - [NTSB NYC89DHM03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89DHM03.md): Vangorden KR-2 · Allaire, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 12, 1988 · N3774G · Destroyed > The homebuilt aircraft was being flown on its maiden flight when the accident occurred. A witness stated that he observed the aircraft 'swirling down like a bird with a broken wing.' According to him, the aircraft was intact with no evidence of smoke before… - [NTSB LAX89FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA013.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Santa Maria, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1988 · N6198H · Destroyed > The pilot failed to follow the correct I.f.r. procedures whereas he descended below the final approach fix altitude. - [NTSB SEA89LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA011.md): Roman LONG-EZ · Salmon, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1988 · N38AJ · Destroyed > The purpose of the flight was to spot wild game during feeding time (at dusk). The surviving passenger estimated the flight visibility was about one to two mi with smoke. While flying in close proximity to rugged, mountainous terrain, the acft struck a tree… - [NTSB FTW89DPJ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89DPJ01.md): Autra Scorpion/133 · Mcalester, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 10, 1988 · N137A · Destroyed > The homebuilt helicopter was departing on a local flight, when, on initial climbout, the low time, inexperienced student pilot made an abrupt maneuver which sent the helicopter into an uncontrolled descent. It impacted trees and a post crash fire occurred. - [NTSB NYC89FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89FA007.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Akron, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1988 · N8179C · Destroyed > The Piper PA-18-135 stalled on takeoff and crashed. Witnesses said they observed the aircraft nose high, not climbing, and at a slow airspeed. They reported that the aircraft banked left and struck trees. The aircraft descended through the trees to the ground… - [NTSB FTW89DRG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89DRG02.md): Douglas A-20G · San Benito, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 8, 1988 · N67921 · Destroyed > Incapacitation of the pilot while flying an aircraft due to loss of consciousness from a cardiac rhythm disturbance. - [NTSB CHI89DET01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DET01.md): Volksplane VP-1 · Coldwater, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 8, 1988 · N131JT · Substantial damage > A stall with entry into the incipient stage of a spin with insufficient altitude for recovery. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?fatal=1&page=298 ## 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=297 --- 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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