# 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 304 of 617 · 30,846 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB DEN88FA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88FA084.md): Piper PA-22 · Angel Fire, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1988 · N3254Z · Destroyed > After takeoff, the acft could not outclimb rapidly rising terrain off the end of the rwy and collided with trees/terrain. Exam of wreckage disclosed fouled plugs from rich mixture and low cyl compression. Exam of airport info did not describe topography… - [NTSB LAX88FA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88FA129.md): Beech V35B · Oildale, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1988 · N4103A · Destroyed > Improper maintenance given by the fixed based operator. - [NTSB ATL88FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88FA118.md): Champion 7BCM · Bishopville, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1988 · N82782 · Destroyed > The student pilot, carrying a passenger, attempted a low level maneuver, and stalled the aircraft. He was unable to recover in the altitude available and the aircraft struck the ground. Toxicological tests on the blood/urine were done on the PIC. The blood… - [NTSB MIA88FA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88FA127.md): Mooney M-20J · Fernandina Bch, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1988 · N4781H · Destroyed > The private pilot flew a flight that consumed about 31 gallons of fuel from a 31 gallon tank. The other fuel tank still had 31 gallons of fuel. The engine failed on base leg and the aircraft crashed in a wooded area. The pilot did not switch the fuel selector… - [NTSB DEN88DQA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88DQA03.md): Surline Sidewinder · Moriarty, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Mar 12, 1988 · N185SA · Destroyed > Witnesses heard the acft eng sound increase dramatically as the acft passed over a gen aviation airport. The acft was seen by another witness at low atl, estimated to be about 200 ft, as the nose pitched up. The acft then entered a spin and impacted the… - [NTSB ATL88FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88FA109.md): Cessna 150 · Sylva, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1988 · N1258Q · Destroyed > The pilot was conducting a local pleasure flight when the airplane was seen in the boxed canyon maneuvering. The witness said that the pilot was getting lower on each pass, until the airplane was about 300 feet above the ground when the airplane went into a… - [NTSB CHI88FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88FA075.md): Beech E18S · Warren, MI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1988 · N900WP · Destroyed > The flt was an air taxi cargo flt carrying truck parts. After takeoff, the twr asked the plt if he was in difficulty and the plt replied 'roger' and requested a change of flt plan. The acft was seen flying erratically just above the tree tops. The acft… - [NTSB ANC88FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88FA037.md): Beech B35 · Nome, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1988 · N5115C · Destroyed > The aircraft sustained an in-flight breakup during the enroute phase of the flight. The left fitting that secures the front spars of the stabilizers to the fuselage revealed the presence of pre-existing fatigue cracking. The initial separation of the left… - [NTSB NYC88DGT01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88DGT01.md): North American F-51D · State College, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Mar 7, 1988 · N51WE · Destroyed > N51WE, a North American F-51D took off as the second ship of a two ship flight with N6341T, another F-51D. They were observed climbing in formation into the clouds. N6341T assumed communications and said they were a flight of 2 and ok, after ATC was unable to… - [NTSB ATL88FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88FA106.md): Cessna 150 · Knoxville, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1988 · N60371 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage > The Cessna made a long straight in final approach. The aircraft's radio transmitter was inop. Afterward the Cessna PIC rpted that initially he saw the Beech on a left base. Later he stated the Beech was heading away from the traffic pattern. Witnesses… - [NTSB ATL88FA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88FA104.md): Beech A36 · Bow, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1988 · N2929R · Destroyed > The pilot had received two weather briefings. In both, he was advised of forecast and known icing conditions. The pilot reported ice build-up to ATC. Afterward he requested no further assistance from ATC to locate a suitable landing area. Wreckage examination… - [NTSB MKC88FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88FA059.md): Beech E18S · Vienna, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1988 · N45A · Destroyed > The plt rcvd a wx briefing bfr starting a ngt cargo opn in known icing conds. Bfr the flt, a line serviceman noticed ice on the acft's wings & suggested its removal, but the plt declined. Aprx 45 min after tkof, the plt rprtd to ARTCC that a de-ice boot had… - [NTSB MKC88FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88FA058.md): Cessna 172N · Oxford, IA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1988 · N5816E · Destroyed > Witnesses stated that the aircraft appeared to be in trouble immediatley after takeoff, as the wings were rapidly rocking while it was struggling to stay airborne. The aircraft turned sharply left, where it then barely cleared a row of trees. The airplane… - [NTSB BFO88FID01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO88FID01.md): Perkins Christen Eagle II · Williamsburg, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Feb 28, 1988 · N115MC · Destroyed > Witnesses saw the acft performing aerobatics which included loops and rolls. The acft was climbing in a loop when it suddenly pitched down and descended to the ground. Some witnesses said the acft was spinning as it descended. - [NTSB LAX88FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88FA118.md): Grumman AA-5B · Frazier Park, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1988 · N74236 · Destroyed > Improper maintenance performed previous to the accident flight which failed to identify a fault which rendered the airplane nonairworthy. Contributing to this accident was the pilot's exercise of poor judgement in disregarding weather forecasts indicating… - [NTSB FTW88FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88FA074.md): Cessna 150J · Henderson, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1988 · N5522G · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The Cessna had just rolled out on base on 3rd or 4th touch go when it collided with a biplane that was not in the traffic pattern. Collision occurred between the outer panel of the left upper wing of the biplane and the rt side of the eng cowling of the… - [NTSB CHI88DER02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88DER02.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Warroad, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Feb 26, 1988 · N53808 · Destroyed > The aircraft experienced a loss of control and rapid descent onto the ice in what witnesses described as a spin type maneuver from a low altitude. The purpose of the flight was a low level photo mission. The aircraft was destroyed. The pilot and passenger… - [NTSB MIA88FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88FA114.md): Cessna 172N · Kissimmee, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1988 · N5211E · Destroyed > The acft was observed at about 2000 ft sw bound & the sound of the eng could be heard. The acft was next observed about a minute later inbound at about 50 ft & eng sound could be heard. The witness heard a 'poof' sound & the acft was observed inverted. The… - [NTSB CHI88FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88FA067.md): Grumman American AA-5A · Martinsville, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1988 · N9958U · Destroyed > Pilot to take into caonsideration the wind direction and velocity before selecting his takeoff direction. - [NTSB MKC88FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88FA054.md): Bell 47D1 · Nixa, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 1988 · N7735 · Destroyed > During the process of moving the helicopter from the hangar the right skid slipped off the concrete helipad and became stuck in the mud. The pilot attempted to dislodge the skid by bringing the aircraft to a hover. The left skid became airborne and contacted… - [NTSB LAX88FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88FA113.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Rosamond, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 1988 · N8321K · Destroyed > Decision of the pilot to attempt multiple low level passes over a residence in an area of rising terrain. Contributing to the accident was the significant levels of methamphetamine and amphetamine found in both the pilot's blood and urine specimens. A factor… - [NTSB BFO88FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO88FA024.md): Cessna 177RG · Ellamore, WV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 1988 · N2109Q · Destroyed > Aprx 3 hrs and 26 minutes after takeoff from republic airport, the plt reported having engine problems. Unable to make it to an airport, the plt radioed that he was going to attempt to land on a road. The airplane struck trees and crashed in a wooded area… - [NTSB NYC88FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88FA093.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Stratford, CT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1988 · N2469M · Destroyed > The pilot and pilot-rated pax received vectors for multiple ILS approaches in deteriorating conditions. On the first attempt the aircraft passed over witnesses but was off course and not in a position to land. The second attempt was aborted before reaching… - [NTSB NYC88FA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88FA087.md): Piper PA-31-325 · Hamilton Twp., NJ · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1988 · N27400 · Destroyed > The aircraft disappeared from radar at approximately 1 mile final on a night ILS rwy 13 approach. Radar data indicated that the aircraft completed almost 180 degrees of turn prior to disappearing. The aircraft crashed in a heavily wooded area. No evidence of… - [NTSB LAX88FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88FA114.md): Beech A23 · Big Bear City, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1988 · N1461L · Destroyed > The passenger told friends that the pilot was going to perform some aerobatic maneuvers near the lodge where they were staying. The other residents in the lodge reported that the airplane flew very low over the house and proceeded towards the east. After… - [NTSB FTW88FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88FA069.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Big Spring, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1988 · N29779 · Destroyed > The pilot was on a local pleasure flight practicing aerobatic maneuvers in the vicinity of the airport. Witnesses thought the pilot was entering the pattern for landing at the completion of the aerobatic practice. They noted a power reduction after which the… - [NTSB DCA88MA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA88MA032.md): Fairchild SA227-AC · Cary, NC · Accident · 12 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1988 · N622AV · Destroyed > The aircraft departed during low ceiling, low visibility, and night conditions. Shortly after takeoff the aircraft impacted a reservoir. Analysis of radar data indicated the acft was in a 45 degree descending turn. Exam of the acft trim system showed that the… - [NTSB MIA88LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA109.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Stuart, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1988 · N43253 · Destroyed > Bfr depg at ngt with no flt plan, non-inst rated plt was adzd of psbl clds forming at a low lvl. En route, he got radar flt flwg. Apchg his destn, he got vctrs & alt chgs to avoid wx & otr acft. At 2001:04, radar svc was trmtd with palm bchapch ctl to cont… - [NTSB FTW88FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88FA066.md): Aero Commander 680 · El Paso, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1988 · N634SA · Destroyed > The non-instrument rated, non multiengine rated pilot, whose medical had expired, lost control of the aircraft during an IFR flight in instrument meteorological conditions. The aircraft crashed and burned. The pilot was attempting to return and land after he… - [NTSB FTW88FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88FA063.md): Beech S35 · Lake Charles, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1988 · N5701K · Destroyed > Acft crashed into a lake shortly after being vectored onto the final approach course for an ILS at 1,500'. Two current IFR plts were on board. Wx at the time was 500' ovc with 10 miles vis and no convective activity or turbulence reported in the area. No… - [NTSB CHI88DEE02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88DEE02.md): Hill Bushby Mustang II · Yorkville, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Feb 18, 1988 · N84HM · Destroyed > Performance of aerobatic maneuvers with insufficient altitude for recovery. - [NTSB MIA88FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88FA107.md): Beech 58P · Dunedin, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 1988 · N444MB · Destroyed > Flt was being vectored for practice ILS approach in VFR conditions while the plt-in-command was receiving a biennial flt review. Radar data showed the acft constantly veering to the left off assigned heading and witnesses reported only hearing one engine… - [NTSB BFO88FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO88FA022.md): Cessna 150M · So. Charleston, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 1988 · N9399U · Destroyed > The stu plt said the engine began to alternate between partial and full power during the initial tkf climb. The acft was about 100 ft AGL and about 300 ft past the rwy end. According to the stu the inst took control of the acft, turned left, reversed course… - [NTSB SEA88LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA046.md): Cessna 305A (L-19) · Jean, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 1988 · N5173G · Destroyed > Witnesses observed acft enter 45 deg climb attitude on liftoff, climb to about 200 ft AGL, then enter left turn. Acft appeared to stall, wing dropped and nose fell through to impact 100 yds left of runway. Flaps found set at 60 deg vs. max 30 deg setting… - [NTSB LAX88LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA110.md): Cessna 152 · Seneca, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 1988 · N757NM · Destroyed - [NTSB DEN88GA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88GA068.md): Cessna T-337H · Galisteo, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Feb 13, 1988 · N602SP · Destroyed - [NTSB MIA88FA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88FA105.md): Cessna 425 · Sanford, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 1988 · N6771Y · Destroyed > The flt was cleared for a night ILS apch & advised that twr at dest had closed. Twr had rptd at closing that fog was forming & the flt was advised of the fog. The acft was located on a remote part of the arpt the next morning. The ELT had activated but the… - [NTSB NYC88LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA079.md): Cessna 172P · East Hampton, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1988 · N52535 · Destroyed > The flight departed East Hampton airport for a pleasure flt. Shortly thereafter, the pilot called on frequency 122.7 stating that he had struck some birds and could not maintain control of the aircraft. There as no further transmission as to his location, and… - [NTSB NYC88DHA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88DHA02.md): Gribosh LONG-EZ · Perkasie, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Feb 9, 1988 · N814EZ · Substantial damage > The homebuilt airplane was being operated on its second test flight after manufacture. Witnesses stated that they heard the engine 'making power changes' and 'surging' while the airplane was maneuvering at 30 to 50 feet above the ground. Also, they reported… - [NTSB ATL88MA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88MA089.md): British Aerospace 3101 · Springfield, OH · Accident · 3 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1988 · N823JS · Destroyed > A company designated instr and two f/o trainees were conducting a FAR 135 trng flt. The third apch was terminated with ago-around initiated over the rwy threshold at about 50 ft. after climbing to about 150 ft, the acft was observed to oscillate in yaw,… - [NTSB ATL88FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88FA088.md): Cessna 150H · Youngstown, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1988 · N618DP · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA88LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA104.md): Beech 65-88 · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 1988 · N884G · Destroyed > Undetermined. - [NTSB DEN88FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88FA071.md): Cessna 172M · Red Lodge, MT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 1988 · N20484 · Destroyed > The plt and two pax were returning to twin falls, id from billings, MT. The plt rec two wx briefings prior to dep. The wx forecast indicated low clouds, snow, turb and icing cond along the intended route of flight. The route of flight required the plt to… - [NTSB DEN88FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88FA064.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Roswell, NM · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 1988 · N8417F · Destroyed - [NTSB DEN88FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88FA063.md): Cessna 421A · Helena, MT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 1988 · N517S · Destroyed > This accident occurred during a night, ILS app to rwy 27 in IMC. The acft collided with a mountain 12 NM ese of the arpt while turning inbound to intercept the LOC course. Investigation revealed that one VOR receiver was set on the destinaton ILS freq, the… - [NTSB DEN88FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88FA062.md): Piper PA-18-125 · Brighton, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 1988 · N1153A · Destroyed > The student pilot was observed by witnesses to 'buzz' the city of Brighton, Colorado. Witnesses stated that N1153A flew over houses and buildings at a very low altitude. The acft was then observed to climb to a high altitude, do a 'wing over' or 'hammerhead'… - [NTSB NYC88FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88FA072.md): Cessna 337E · Friedens, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 1988 · N1201M · Destroyed > The 24 year old unlicensed pilot made an unauthorized flight in his father's aircraft. The Cessna 337 was observed to manuever in the vicinity of the airport at a low altitude in and out of the clouds. The aircraft was then observed to come out of the clouds… - [NTSB LAX88FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88FA103.md): Cessna 150J · Douglas, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 1988 · N61305 · Destroyed > Inadvertent entry into a stall/spin by the pilot-in-command. - [NTSB LAX88FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88FA101.md): Cessna U206F · Lk Havasu City, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 1988 · N60566 · Destroyed > Pilot's decision to continue flight in forecast marginal VFR conditions in mountainous terrain. Contributing to this accident was the failure of the pilot to obtain an aviation weather briefing and his lack of recurrent training. - [NTSB SEA88LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA043.md): Beech 58P · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1988 · N3689D · Destroyed > Acft collided with trees 1400 ft short of rwy during ILS approach. The acft was left of centerline and about 100 ft below glideslope at that time. Witnesses heard sounds of increased power and impact. When the approach clearance was given the wx was 1000 ft… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?fatal=1&page=305 ## 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=304 --- 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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