# 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.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB MKC87FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87FA017.md): Beech E18S · Texarkana, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1986 · N149AA · Destroyed
  > The airplane was on a positioning flight so it would be in place for an early Monday morning freight run. Pilot called for missed approach and after receiving clearance, declared he was in VFR conditions and thought he would land on rwy 31. During a turn, the…
- [NTSB BFO87MA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO87MA007.md): Beech 65-A80 · Baltimore, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1986 · N304D · Destroyed
  > Drg clb after tkof, l eng seized. Plt said he atmtd 1 eng restart; prop would not rotate or feather. No emerg declared. Plt stated eng shut-dwn proc was used, scientific bus sws were shut off, r gen was recycled & appeared to oper normally. Plts got imt…
- [NTSB ATL87FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87FA017.md): Cessna 210L · Montgomery, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1986 · N59034 · Destroyed
  > The acft was flown for slightly less than 3 hrs on an instructional flt. The acft was reportedly nearly full of fuel before takeoff. Capacity is 89 gals. At max consumption of 22 gph the acft should have still had fuel available when the eng quit. During the…
- [NTSB SEA87FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87FA019.md): Beech BE35K · Marysville, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1986 · N9536R · Destroyed
  > A witness observed the acft impact in an open field during a heavy rain. Rain, fog, and turbulence in the clouds were reported in the area at the time. The acft impacted in a right turn. The new instrument rated plt was getting complex acft time in…
- [NTSB CHI87FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87FA021.md): Cessna 182P · Goreville, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1986 · N9124M · Destroyed
  > The acft crashed and burned following a collision with a guy-wire supporting a micro-wave tower. The plt had initiated the flt in MVFR weather and continued the VFR flt into IMC conditions. The crash site was located adjacent to interstate hwy 57 and…
- [NTSB SEA87MA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87MA018.md): Cessna 401 · Henderson, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1986 · N3219Q · Destroyed
  > Approximately 5 1/2 minutes after departure and while the aircraft was climbing enroute, an unknown ignition source triggered an explosion of fuel/air vapor which existed within the interior of the left wing. Wing skin from the upper/lower wing surface was…
- [NTSB MKC87FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87FA015.md): Cessna 310Q · Liberal, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1986 · N510SU · Destroyed
  > The acft impacted the terrain just off the departure end of rwy 17 at Liberal, KS, while on a return flt to Texas. Dark night conditons prevailed and no horizon visual cue were available shortly after takeoff. Reliance on flt attitude instruments would have…
- [NTSB MIA87FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87FA025.md): Cessna 152 · Woodville, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1986 · N49083 · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated private plt had received his certificate two days prior to the accident. The flight was receiving stage three radar service when it advised that it was in the clouds and was turning around. Radar contact was lost moments later and the…
- [NTSB DEN87FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87FA016.md): Cessna 421C · Butte, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1986 · N421AR · Destroyed
  > Plt was attempting the vor-b instrument apch to Butte, MT arpt. Plt reported over the coppertown VORTAC inbound on the arpt. The procedure turn inbound course to the VORTAC is 124 degrees. The inbound course to the arpt is 094 degrees. The acft wreckage was…
- [NTSB DCA87MA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA87MA010.md): Piper PA-23-150 · Tampa, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Nov 6, 1986 · N2185P · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > At aprx 0612 EST, an eastern airline capt (owner of Piper PA-23, N2185P) departed a rwy near his home in VFR conds to commute to work at Tampa, FL. Shortly after takeoff, he contacted a fss & updated the wx info he had obtained on the previous evening. At…
- [NTSB MIA87FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87FA022.md): Grumman G-164A · Orlando, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1986 · N711WW · Destroyed
  > While the plt was making a banner pick-up, witnesses saw the acft engage the banner & enter a climb. The plt released the banner, then the acft mushed into a partially built hangar, crashed & burned. The plt, who was on fire, exited the rgt canopy hatch.…
- [NTSB DEN87FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87FA014.md): Cessna 172M · Bozeman, MT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1986 · N3263B · Destroyed
  > The plt and his 2 pax's went flying to spot elk in a canyon area. A witness observed the acft low over trees when it suddenly shuddered, banked sharply to the left, then entered a steep descent. The aircraft crashed in a wooded area on the side of the canyon.…
- [NTSB CHI87FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87FA015.md): Sikorsky S-58ET · Becker, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1986 · N4247S · Substantial damage
  > The helicopter (hel) was being used on an external load opn to psn a 2500 lb ventilator to the roof of a bldg. On the next to last load, the plt radioed that he noted a momentary illumination of the fuel bypass advisory light. He elected to cont the opn &…
- [NTSB ATL87LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA148.md): Cessna 150J · Memphis, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1986 · N50736 · Destroyed
  > Prior to its discovery on may 20, 1987, this acft had last been seen on x-wind leg on climb out after a touch and go at dewitt spain arpt. Parts of the acft were recovered from the Mississippi river northwest of the arpt. The plt's remains had not been…
- [NTSB MKC87FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87FA012.md): Piper PA-24 · Siloam Springs, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1986 · N7062P · Destroyed
  > The plt had logged 3 hrs of simulated instrument training prior to this accident. He received a wx briefing which reported wx conditions nearby were IFR due to low ceilings and fog. Immediately after takeoff, the acft started a left turn and impacted terrain…
- [NTSB LAX87FA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87FA200.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1986 · N93495 · Destroyed
  > The plt & his wife desired to return to their Flagstaff, AZ, home following a weekend at stockton, CA., & they departed sck in VFR weather conditions. The weather at the destination arpt had been below VFR minimums all morning & it was forecast to remain poor…
- [NTSB ATL87FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87FA016.md): Koons-Donald Sonerai II · Macon, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1986 · N23DK · Destroyed
  > During climbout, the pilot allowed the aircraft to stall while turning to a left crosswind. The acft impacted the ground in a nose low attitude after colliding with two trees. The pilot was unable to exit the aircraft and local residents were unable to assist…
- [NTSB MIA87FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87FA020.md): Bushby MM-1 · New Smyrna Bch, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1986 · N3059 · Destroyed
  > Witnesses, including the victim's son riding as a pax in another acft flying at 800 ft, observed the midget mustang coming up from the right, behind and below them. While still below their alt, the mustang was observed to roll to the right, away from them,…
- [NTSB NYC87FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87FA025.md): Bell 206B · Brattleboro, VT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1986 · N52EG · Destroyed
  > The helicopter crashed into a wooded ridge aprx 2 NM from it's liftoff location. Persons who reside under the flt path were awakened by the acft as it was descending into IMC at what sounded like full power. The plt's heliport was at an elevation of 950 ft…
- [NTSB MIA87FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87FA015.md): de Havilland DHC-3 · San Juan, PR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1986 · N778L · Destroyed
  > Witnesses stated that the acft used most of the rwy to takeoff, reached an aprx altitude of 60 feet, then pulled up to clear an embankment. However, the acft struck a tall palm tree & crashed between 2 roads, near an intersection, where the roads merged. The…
- [NTSB DEN87FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87FA046.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Leyba, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1986 · N8323P · Substantial damage
  > The plt departed albuquerque on October 29, 1986, in his acft for an unknown destination. When he failed to return to his home, relatives notified local authorities. A search was begun and on January 23, 1987, the wreckage was found. The pilot was deceased…
- [NTSB MIA87FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87FA013.md): Grumman G-73 · St. Croix · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1986 · N604SS · Substantial damage
  > The plts lost aileron control shortly after takeoff while in a left turn. The left turning tendencies of the acft could not be corrected and the acft crash landed in the carribean sea. Post crash inspection of the acft revealed the left aileron control cable…
- [NTSB SEA87FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87FA014.md): Piper PA-38 · Port Townsend, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1986 · N2565P · Destroyed
  > The plt had flown this acft over the same route many times. While en route, the acft collided with tall trees on rising terrain about 3 miles south of a direct course to the destination. The wx in the vicinity was characterized by low clouds, fog & haze. Aprx…
- [NTSB BFO87FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO87FA004.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Mount Pleasant, MD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1986 · N4347X · Destroyed
  > The acft was on the second apch attempt for ILS rwy 23 when the accident occurred- on the first attempt the pilot flew outbound instead of inbound on the localizer course. For the second attempt the pilot was cleared for a full apch for ILS rwy 23; which…
- [NTSB CHI87FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87FA012.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Int'L Falls, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1986 · N4875A · Destroyed
  > The acft was observed maneuvering over the passengers house just prior to the accident. The plt circled the residence with the acft wings almost perpendicular to the ground at an alt between 150 and 200 ft AGL. According to witnesses, as the wings reached the…
- [NTSB DEN87FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87FA008.md): Mooney M20B · Buffalo, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1986 · N74739 · Destroyed
  > At aprx 1720 MDT, tower psnl at the dep arpt received a phone call from the plt. He said he wished to depart with an inop 2-WAY radio. He was advised that IMC prevailed & that a radio would be required to depart with an IFR or special VFR clnc. At 1907 (after…
- [NTSB CHI87FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87FA009.md): Cessna 441 · West Chicago, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1986 · N241FW · Destroyed
  > The plt (a part time employee of the owner) was ferrying the acft for maintenance. Witnesses, who saw the plt bfr take- off, noted that his speech was slurred & that he seemed angry because a tug would not start. One witness characterized him as being 'very…
- [NTSB NYC87MA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87MA024.md): Enstrom F-28F · Manhattan, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1986 · N8617B · Destroyed
  > The aircraft was contracted by nbc to make daily highway traffic observations in the new york city area. The pilot and passenger, an nbc radio traffic reporter, were flying in a northerly direction along Manhattan's west side at an altitude of about 75 feet.…
- [NTSB DEN87FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87FA007.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Crosby, ND · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1986 · N8271P · Destroyed
  > Crosby municipal arpt was notam'd closed due to rwy construction and resurfacing. The plt and paxs were employees of the engineering company participating in the arpt construction. The plt of N8271P had landed on the closed rwy earlier in the day. The rwy was…
- [NTSB ATL87FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87FA010.md): Cessna 152 II · Pembroke, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1986 · N5083L · Destroyed
  > The acft was observed shortly after departing the owner/operator's private landing strip. Witnesses rprtd hearing a sudden decrease in eng power, then a short time later, they heard the eng 'fire' or restart momentarily, but decrease in power again. The acft…
- [NTSB MKC87DCA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87DCA01.md): Cessna C-152 · Fredericktown, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Oct 21, 1986 · N89813 · Destroyed
  > The aircraft was being used to give relatives local area flights. The witnesses reported that the airplane had been doing low altitude maneuvers, stalls, and engine power cuts for over an hour. The witnesses observed the acft in a low altitude pass when it…
- [NTSB ATL87FKG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87FKG01.md): Jere L. Rosser Rand KR-2 · Kennesaw, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 21, 1986 · N47JJ · Destroyed
  > During initial climb the aircraft was observed at a high angle of attack at low altitude before descending in a stall/spin collision with the ground. Witnesses at the aprt reported that the engine sounded rough during the taxi and takeoff roll. The plt had…
- [NTSB ANC87LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87LA007.md): Interstate S-1B1 · Eureka Creek, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1986 · N46243 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot lost control of the aircraft on landing & it collided with a large metal sluice box that was located beside the runway. At the time of the accident, the wind was from the northeast & was gusty. The dirt ruway was frozen, rough &rutted.
- [NTSB NYC87FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87FA023.md): Cessna R172K · Rockwood, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1986 · N7526V · Destroyed
  > The aircraft was observed departing at approx 2010 hours, reversing course and flying over the airport at 300-400 ft AGL. The aircraft crashed 3/4 miles south of the airport in unpopulated, mountainous/hilly terrain at an elevation of 1560 feet, which is 104…
- [NTSB ATL87FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87FA007.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Nashville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1986 · N5260F · Destroyed
  > The flight was cleared for the localizer approach to rwy 31. The pilot reported the airport in sight. The flight descended into the cloud layer and crashed about 1000 feet short of the middle marker. The pilot did not report any aircraft problem. The approach…
- [NTSB MKC87DCQ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87DCQ01.md): James Olivier Quickie · Harper, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 19, 1986 · N3241N · Destroyed
  > A witness stated that he observed the aircraft in slow level flight at a low altitude. The a/c then pulled up in a steep right turn, then it descended to the ground. Examination of the wreckage found no pre-impact problems with engine or controls.
- [NTSB CHI87DEM01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87DEM01.md): Brown Acro Sport II · Grand Haven, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 19, 1986 · N3045E · Destroyed
  > According to the pilot after takeoff he leveled off to gain airspeed and then entered a 60 degree pitch up attitude. The pilot stated at about 400 feet AGL he noticed the airspeed was lower than 'normal'. Shortly thereafter the aircraft stalled and entered a…
- [NTSB NYC87FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87FA022.md): Gulfstream American 112 · Beekman, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1986 · N1207J · Destroyed
  > The acft departed dutchess county airport, poughkeepsie, NY, and had an engine failure due to inadequate lubrication. The oil filter was found disconnected from the engine. At duthess county airport parking area, fresh oil was found on the grass parking area…
- [NTSB NYC87FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87FA021.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Jamestown, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1986 · N33808 · Destroyed
  > The non-inst rated plt had received a telephone wx briefing prior to the planned flt. Marginal VFR wx was forecast for the route with vis 1/8 mile and fog. The acft was located aprx 24 hrs later in a heavily wooded area about 200 yds east of and parallel to…
- [NTSB LAX87MA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87MA018.md): Cessna 172N · Altadena, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1986 · N1048F · Destroyed
  > While rtrng to santa monica (smo) fm a x-country, the plts diverted to van nuys when the rwy at smo was closed due to a disabled acft. After the rwy was reopened, they filed an IFR flt pln to cont at 5000' & tkof at ngt. Drg dep, the AR-3 ctlr provided radar…
- [NTSB NYC87FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87FA020.md): Cessna 182E · Fishers Island, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1986 · N2830Y · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > A Cessna 182 taking off on rwy 25 collided with a Piper PA-28-181 which was landing on rwy 12. The collision occured in the intersection of the two runways. The two occupants of the Cessna were seriously injured and the two occupants of the Piper were fatally…
- [NTSB LAX87FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87FA017.md): Bell 206B-3 · Lompoc, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1986 · N3182V · Destroyed
  > The helipad deck at the stern of the barge was covered with a loosely secured rope net and witnesses reported that as the helicopter lifted up to a hover the net came up 'caught on the rear of the left skid.' The acft was seen to hover for a moment with the…
- [NTSB NYC87FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87FA015.md): Cessna 185 · Greenville, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1986 · N61438 · Substantial damage
  > Th plt stated that the acft encountered crosswinds of 20 KTS gusting to 30 KTS as the acft was coming off the step during liftoff in the open lake. The acft's right wing was forced down, the right float struck the water which resulted in the right wing…
- [NTSB CHI87FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87FA004.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Charleston, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1986 · N8267W · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > N8267W was on practice NDB approach to rwy 29 under ATC clrnc with hooded stu at controls in left seat, ip in right seat, proceeding level at mda for low pass. Evidence indicates N30019 had entered downwind for rwy 24 and was in left turn VFR approach for rwy…
- [NTSB NYC87FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87FA011.md): Cessna 172 · Croton On Hud., NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1986 · N6090J · Destroyed
  > Student pilot advised by millville fss that VFR flight not recommended due to current and forecast IFR conditions throughout route of flight. Acft observed flying near base of low clouds and in and out of clouds prior to crashing in a residential area.
- [NTSB ATL87FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87FA042.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Pell City, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1986 · N4576R · Destroyed
  > The aircraft departed albany Georgia for fenton Missouri without a flight plan. VFR not recommended had been given to the commercial, CFI, instrument rated pilot twice during the day. The wreckage was found two months later on the side of a mountain in…
- [NTSB LAX87FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87FA014.md): Cessna 177RG · Happy Jack, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1986 · N34213 · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated private plt was informed that MVFR weather conditions existed along his planned route of flight. The plt took off & headed into the deteriorating wx. While cruising beneath clouds the acft collided with rapidly rising terrain. The plt…
- [NTSB MKC87FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87FA002.md): Cessna 150 · Fort Scott, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1986 · N22943 · Destroyed
  > The purpose of the flt was to observe and photograph the effects of a flood which had inundated a part of the city of Fort Scott. The acft was observed flying low and slow over the city. Witnesses said the acft was flying from west to east and made a turn…
- [NTSB MIA87FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87FA003.md): Griffin STAR-LITE · Raymond, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1986 · N124PK · Destroyed
  > The plt had just completed building the acft and was on the initial flt. Family members watched as the acft tookoff and climbed over the arpt. They then observed pieces falling from the acft. The acft rolled inverted and crashed. An exam of the elevator bell…
- [NTSB ATL87FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87FA001.md): Piper J3-65C · Goldsboro, NC · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1986 · N70414 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The J-3 cub had been practicing touch and go landings at the uncontrolled airport when the Cessna 182 was returning from a cross-country flight. The pilot of the Cessna had received UNICOM airport advisories that indicated rwy 22 was the active runway. The…

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## 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=317

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