# 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 300 of 617 · 30,846 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB CHI88FA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88FA188.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Flushing, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1988 · N2956Z · Destroyed > Pilot's physical incapacitation due to a coronary seizure, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control, and a stall/spin into the ground. - [NTSB ATL88DLT01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88DLT01.md): Van RV-4 · Ashland City, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 3, 1988 · N223RD · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX88FA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88FA278.md): Cessna T-210 · Brea, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1988 · N79Y · Destroyed - [NTSB DEN88FA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88FA170.md): Beech B23 · Cimarron, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1988 · N4006T · Destroyed > The pilot to properly preflight his aircraft in accordance with the procedures provided in the operators handbook thus causing the engine to lose power following takeoff due to fuel contamination caused by water. - [NTSB CHI88FA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88FA190.md): Mcdonnell Douglas 269B · Braceville, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1988 · N9522F · Destroyed > Conducting maneuvering flight the PIC failed to monitor the helicopter systems and allowed the main rotor RPM to decay to the point where it would not produce enough lift to sustain flight. - [NTSB NYC88FA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88FA248.md): Piper PA-39-30 · Margaretville, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1988 · N2875A · Destroyed > The acft departed block island, RI en route to stewart international airport, newburgh, new york, the aircraft never arrived and was reported missing August 2, 1988. The aircraft was missing until November 21, 1988 when it was found near Margaretville, NY by… - [NTSB LAX88FA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88FA277.md): Cessna 414A · Big Pine, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1988 · N414YV · Destroyed > The pilot intentionally flew over an area of high terrain in which he failed to maintain the proper altitude and he delayed his decision to reverse course. A contributing factor was the pilot's improper in-flight decision. - [NTSB SEA88FA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88FA140.md): Cessna 185 · Liscome Bay, AK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1988 · N70168 · Destroyed > While in a narrow, tree-lined area just above a small cove, the pilot lost control of the aircraft while maneuvering, in preparation for a landing on a lake. The aircraft struck trees in-flight while in an unusual attitude and then struck the water. Poor… - [NTSB MKC88DPG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88DPG02.md): Snow 600-S2C · Almyra, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jul 30, 1988 · N1671S · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > Two ag aircraft were spraying the same field. According to several witnesses, 1671S was heading south and 3660X was heading east. Both aircraft were actively engaged in the spraying operation but did not seem to the witnesses to be coordinating with each… - [NTSB MIA88FA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88FA239.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Avon Park, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1988 · N3464P · Destroyed > The CFI radioed that he would be conducting a simulated engine-out aprch. 2 plt witnesses, 1 of whom was a CFI, stated that acft was seen on final aprch at about 200 ft with the left prop feathered & the gear & flaps down. They stated that although the acft… - [NTSB LAX88FA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88FA274.md): Learjet 23 · Perris, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1988 · N745F · Destroyed > The pilot decided to conduct his flight with known aircraft deficiencies. Induced company pressure to deliver the aircraft to its destination is considered to have been a factor in the accident. - [NTSB LAX88FA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88FA272.md): Cessna 177RG · Cedar Grove, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1988 · N52504 · Destroyed > Pilots decision to attempt a flight through a mountainous area at an altitude insufficient to ensure terrain clearance. - [NTSB CHI88FA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88FA179.md): Piper PA-30 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1988 · N43GS · No damage - [NTSB NYC88FA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88FA196.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Pocantico Hills, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1988 · N9715W · Destroyed > The non-instrument rated private pilot departed in instrument flight conditions against the advice of several people he talked to. Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes after departure the first of four or five mayday calls were heard by bridgeport radio and an… - [NTSB MKC88MA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88MA134.md): Learjet 35A · Morristown, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1988 · N442NE · Destroyed > The crew was positioning the aircraft in preparation for a revenue flight and executing a non-directional beacon (NDB) apch to rwy 05. The captain reported that the copilot was flying the acft. However, the capt stated that he took controlof the acft during… - [NTSB NYC88FA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88FA193.md): Cessna 150J · Palmyra, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1988 · N51413 · Destroyed > Cessna N51413 departed Palmyra airpark with full flaps and crashed into a barn about 75 feet past the departure end of runway 35. Afterward, the flap actuator was found in the flap up position. The pilot said that the engine lost 200 to 300 RPM about 300 feet… - [NTSB MIA88LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA236.md): Piper PA-60-700P · Cocoa Beach, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1988 · N69RB · Destroyed > Flt entered near vertical descent while flying in area of level 1 and 2 thunderstorms just after plt had called requesting permission to deviate around rain showers. A level 5 thunderstorm was present 8 miles west. The acft descended at rates up to 13,800… - [NTSB ANC88LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88LA151.md): Cessna U206F · Lake Minchumina, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1988 · N401SU · Substantial damage > The plt said he was taxiing the floatplane from a windy/wavy location to a small protected cove for a final preflt. While taxiing, the top cap of the left float was open & the float began filling with water. Subsequently, the float- plane rolled over & sank. - [NTSB MIA88FA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88FA234.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1988 · N28140 · Destroyed > The acft departed spruce creek arpt and aprx 2 minutes later lost power and crashed into trees just west of the volusia county landfill aprx 4 miles northeast of the Daytona Beach regional arpt. Postcrash examination of the engine revealed the drain line on… - [NTSB MIA88FA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88FA232.md): Rockwell S2R · O'Brien, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1988 · N4222X · Destroyed > The purpose of the flt was to spray a soybean field about 1/2 mi n of the airstrip. There are no known witnesses to the crash, but a person in the area heard the eng 'pop', then eng sound ceased; seconds later the sound of impact was heard. The acft struck… - [NTSB BFO88FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO88FA068.md): Cessna R182RG · Stevensville, MD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1988 · N9997C · Destroyed > The acft departed bay bridge arpt at aprx 0415 EDT. The passenger, also a plt, was reading back an IFR clearance to ATC when communication ended in the middle of a sentence without any sign of distress. Comparison of ATC and radar tapes indicates that N9997C… - [NTSB FTW88DRA15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88DRA15.md): Air Command Elite 532 · Baytown, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 23, 1988 · N91359 · Destroyed > Acft was observed to takeoff and turn right crosswind. Drng the crosswind, the RPM increased suddenly. The acft pitched nose downwards, impacted the ground in a vertical descent and burned. The plt/builder had a total of 5 hrs in the new acft. No evidence of… - [NTSB ATL88FA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88FA219.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Winston-Salem, NC · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1988 · N7942N · Destroyed > N7942N crashed into a building shortly after liftoff from runway 21. The pilot was cleared for a left turnout over runway 33. A witness estimated that the airplane had reached 300 feet when the pilot lost control and crashed. The investigation failed to… - [NTSB FTW88FA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88FA136.md): Douglas DC-6A · Golden Meadow, LA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1988 · N33VX · Destroyed > After abt 4.3 hrs on an overwater flt, the crew rprtd they had 15 min of fuel remaining. Subsequently, 3 of 4 engs lost pwr fm fuel exhaustion. Drg an emerg lndg, the acft hit a levee & was extensively dmgd. Most of the wreckage came to rest in a dainage… - [NTSB LAX88FA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88FA264.md): Beech 76 · Portola Valley, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1988 · N2074M · Destroyed > While dining with friends with whom he resided, the pilot told them that he was 'going flying'. At the completion of the flight he would fly over the house before he returned to palo alto airport (pao). The pilot twice circled the residence which is abt 7… - [NTSB BFO88FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO88FA067.md): de Havilland DHC-6-200 · Chantilly, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1988 · N7267 · Destroyed > The pilot inadvertently misused the flaps, by failing to set the flaps to the proper setting. The flaps were set full down. This caused the aircraft to pitch up steeply after liftoff. Additionally, the flight control lock was probably installed during some… - [NTSB NYC88FA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88FA185.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Egg Harbor Twsp, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1988 · N86628 · Destroyed > The Bellanca was maneuvering and had hooked up with a banner, when control was lost and it impacted the ground. Witnesses said the aircraft was at full power when it went into a nose high attitude and stalled to the right. After impact with the ground the… - [NTSB MIA88FA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88FA224.md): Beech 95 · Destin, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1988 · N669Q · Destroyed > Plt reported arpt in sight and was cleared for visual approach. Witnesses reported seeing acft on left downwind & said it flew into a thundershower. The flt was not heard from again. The acft's wreckage was found in the bay 1 1/4 miles north of the runway.… - [NTSB SEA88FA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88FA131.md): Applebay Zuni 2 · Wellington, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1988 · N14XZ · Destroyed > The plt (with only 13 hrs flt time in the hi performance sailplane) took off at 1330 PDT. Psn rprts with her gnd crew were normal until 1630, then another plt offered to relay messages. After ctcg her gnd crew, the otr plt tried calling her back at aprx 1645,… - [NTSB LAX88FA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88FA258.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Compton, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1988 · N40808 · Destroyed > The student plt was taking his 2 grandchildren & 1 of their friends on a local flt. Ground witnesses observed the airplane lift off and continue in an excessively high angle of attack climb attitude. When the airplane reached abt 150 ft a.g.l. it stalled,… - [NTSB NYC88FA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88FA181.md): Cessna 421 · Taunton, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1988 · N825DW · Destroyed > Bfr rchg his destn, the plt adzd apch ctl that his rgt eng was 'blowing some smoke' & losing oil pressure. Vectors were provided for a visual apch, but there were low clouds in the area & vis was restricted due to haze. After reaching the vcnty of the arpt,… - [NTSB FTW88FA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88FA131.md): Aerospatiale SA330J · Gulf-Of-Mexico · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1988 · N47307 · Destroyed > None submitted - [NTSB MKC88FA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88FA124.md): Cessna 172G · Sarcoxie, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1988 · N4288L · Destroyed > Witnesses at the acdnt site characterized the wx as having a low ceiling with fog. They rprtd they saw the acft 'appear out of clouds' in a steep descent. The acft then began to 'pull up;' however, during recovery from the dive, the acft struck trees &… - [NTSB LAX88FA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88FA251.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Compton, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1988 · N6926B · Destroyed > Student pilots failure to adequately remove moisture from the fuel system during his preflight inspection which led to a loss of engine power during a critical phase of flight. - [NTSB DEN88FA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88FA212.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Kanosh, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1988 · N3541Z · Destroyed > Plt obtained wx briefing and filed VFR flt plan from burley, ID, to chandler, AZ, with enroute refueling stop at fillmore, UT. Plt landed on dirt road at fillmore and taxiied acft to roadside truck stop. Acft serviced with auto gas. Acft departed fillmore but… - [NTSB LAX88FA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88FA252.md): Beech A35 · Lompoc, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1988 · N27EB · Destroyed > Pilot's improper use of the fuel system and his failure to maintain control of his aircraft. Contributing factors were the pilot's intentional operation of an aircraft with known deficiencies in equipment, his improper emergency procedure and his lack of… - [NTSB NYC88LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA149.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Fryeburg, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1988 · N84493 · Destroyed > According to witnesses, the pilot had been drinking and two friends drove him to the airport and watched as he departed. They noted that the aircraft was climbing steeply after liftoff and then observed the aircraft's rotating beacon as the aircraft spiraled… - [NTSB FTW88FA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88FA132.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Electra, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1988 · N2459K · Destroyed > The private pilot's logbook indicated he had a checkout on steep turns and spins two months prior to the accident. He also logged four landings during the same one-half hour flight. A witness saw the airplane complete a three turn spin and saw it start to… - [NTSB CHI88FA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88FA162.md): Cessna 172M · Holland, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1988 · N80943 · Destroyed > Pilot's inadequate aircraft handling during the approach to landing and landing flare phase of flight. The pilot's failure to recognize and avoid a situation from which it was impossible-due to the weight of the aircraft, the amount of power available from… - [NTSB ATL88DKG09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88DKG09.md): Cessna 188 · Garfield, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 10, 1988 · N3525Q · Destroyed > Following minor engine maintenance, the plt/mechanic made the test flight. The engine cowling was not installed prior to the flt. Witnesses reported that the acft wheels touched the water of a nearby pond followed by a sharp pull-up into the plt's customary… - [NTSB ANC88LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88LA085.md): Maule M6-235 · Egegik, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1988 · N5647Y · Substantial damage > After touchdown on the beach, the aircraft struck a three-wheeled scooter (atv). The atv was substantially damaged and the driver of the atv, an eleven year old boy, died a few days later. The atv passenger, a eight year old girl, received minor injuries.… - [NTSB MKC88FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88FA119.md): Cessna 320 · Atwood, KS · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1988 · N320DB · Destroyed > The PIC had deptd the denver metro area carrying pax to vacation in Indiana. No flt plan was filed and there was no record of a preflt wx brief. The flt progrsd without any known difficulty until reaching the colorodo/kansas border. The PIC rqstd and rcvd wx… - [NTSB CHI88FA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88FA160.md): Cessna 172N · Middletown, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1988 · N6187D · Destroyed > Attempted operation of the accident airplane by the PIC when he was under the influence of alcohol. - [NTSB MIA88FA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88FA214.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Clearwater, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1988 · N399AC · Destroyed > The private pilot experienced a rough running engine on takeoff roll and continued the takeoff. After liftoff the engine failed and he crashed into a residence. The engine fuel control and fuel divider block were found to have water, rust and sand in them.… - [NTSB MIA88FA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88FA213.md): Franklin Drifter XP-503 · Lake Wales, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1988 · N65DF · Destroyed > The owner rprtd the plt flew the acft at a company picnic without authorization. Company psnl saw the experimental, amateur built acft takeoff from the company strip, then maneuver for a low pass over the area at about 150 to 200 ft AGL. Some estimated the… - [NTSB LAX88FA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88FA246.md): Cessna 152 · Verdi, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1988 · N49787 · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot to gain sufficient altitude prior to negotiating mountainous terrain with forecast high winds. Contributing to this accident was the weather phenomena known as 'mountain wave' which created downdrafts that exceeded the aircraft's climb… - [NTSB LAX88FA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88FA245.md): Cessna 320D · Mammoth Lakes, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1988 · N9HS · Destroyed > The pilot executed a left (south) crosswind departure towards higher terrain after departing runway 27; the plt was following a slower single engine airplane that had preceded his departure. Ground witnesses reported that as the airplane approached the higher… - [NTSB CHI88FA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88FA147.md): Cessna 150G · Plymouth, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1988 · N2865S · Destroyed - [NTSB ANC88FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88FA083.md): Cessna 185 · Whittier, AK · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1988 · N185BT · Substantial damage > The flight departed six mile lake on elmendorf air force base and was destined for coghill lake. The airplane was found at the 2500 foot level of a mountain on the north side of burns glacier. The airplane heading was 324 degrees. The heading to go through… - [NTSB ANC88DAG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88DAG05.md): Piper PA-18A · Mcgrath, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jul 4, 1988 · N1556P · Substantial damage > The airplane crashed approximately 94 miles east of the city of Mcgrath, Alaska. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured and the Piper PA-18 airplane was substantially damaged. The airplane impacted ground in a near vertical attitude near the end of a… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?fatal=1&page=301 ## 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=300 --- 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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