# 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 GAA21WA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA174.md): Cessna 172 · Mitungyy-Meru, Kenya · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · May 31, 2021 · 5Y-CFE · Destroyed
- [NTSB GAA21WA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA130.md): Cessna 188A · Inmediaciones Municipio Paz de Ariporo, Casanare, Colombia · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · May 30, 2021 · HK1477 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR21FA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21FA211.md): Textron 172S · Eden, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 29, 2021 · N1727T · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor’s improper aeronautical decision-making, which led to an encounter with a downdraft at a low altitude in mountainous terrain and resulted in the instructor’s loss of airplane control and an impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA21FA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21FA234.md): Cessna 501 · Smyrna, TN · Accident · 7 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 29, 2021 · N66BK · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control during climb due to spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB CEN21FA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21FA239.md): PZL Warszawa-Okecie PZL-104 · Pearland, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 29, 2021 · N124MS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing. Contributing to the severity of the accident was the presence of a drainage ditch between the runway and taxiway.
- [NTSB CEN21FA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21FA238.md): Lancair Evolution · McDermott, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 28, 2021 · N515DL · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to recognize and avoid airframe icing conditions, which resulted in a loss of airplane performance and a subsequent loss of control and in-flight break-up.
- [NTSB WPR21FA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21FA210.md): Mark Coby Early Bird Jenny · Stoneville, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 27, 2021 · N831HC · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the takeoff initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a loss of control.
- [NTSB GAA21WA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA133.md): Robinson R22 · Hay South, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · May 26, 2021 · VH-KLY · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA21FA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21FA233.md): Bhi H60 Helicopters UH-60A · Leesburg, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 25, 2021 · N9FH · Destroyed
  > The failure of the water tank snorkel support structure, which allowed the snorkel to contact the main rotor blades. Contributing to the accident was insufficient Federal Aviation Administration oversight of the supplemental type certificate process for the…
- [NTSB ERA21FA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21FA232.md): Gulfstream American AA-5A · Crossville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 25, 2021 · N26889 · Destroyed
  > A partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which resulted in a descent and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat following the initial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR21FA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21FA203.md): Dassault Mirage F-1 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 24, 2021 · N567EM · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack on approach and failure to fly a traffic pattern track consistent with a no-flap configuration. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the airplane’s flaps to extend while in the…
- [NTSB ERA21FA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21FA229.md): Munson Roger J RV-8 · Van Cleve, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 24, 2021 · N284RM · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to loss of engine oil pressure.
- [NTSB GAA21WA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA122.md): Cessna F172 · Abzac, France, France · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · May 23, 2021 · F-GCNK · Destroyed
- [NTSB CEN21FA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21FA230.md): Sub-Sonex JSX-2 · Shreveport, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 23, 2021 · N465JC · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance with the water while performing aerobatics, resulting in the airplane’s impact into a lake. Contributing was the pilot’s decision to perform aerobatics at low altitude.
- [NTSB ERA21FA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21FA225.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Winterville, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 22, 2021 · N708JM · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a loss of control.
- [NTSB ERA21FA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21FA224.md): Piper PA-31P · Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 21, 2021 · N575BC · Destroyed
  > The mechanic’s inadvertent installation of the elevator trim tabs in reverse, which resulted in the pitch trim system operating opposite of the pilot’s input and the pilot’s subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB CEN21LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA225.md): Bell OH58A · Ulysses, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 18, 2021 · N176SJ · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a power line during the aerial application flight, which resulted in collision with the power line and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN21LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA223.md): Air Tractor AT-502A · Clayton, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 18, 2021 · N887LA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control resulting in an aerodynamic stall while executing a steep turnaround during an aerial application flight.
- [NTSB GAA21WA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA116.md): Robinson R66 · Dvina Bay, Russia · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 4 · Foreign · May 17, 2021 · RA-06358 · Destroyed
- [NTSB CEN21FA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21FA220.md): Cessna 182 · St. Louis, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 17, 2021 · N2430X · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate visual lookout to ensure clearance from the radio tower and its guy wires. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s unnecessary use of his mobile device during the flight, which diminished his attention/monitoring…
- [NTSB GAA21WA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA120.md): Storm Fury RG · Mucia, Spain, Spain · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · May 8, 2021 · EC-XSB
- [NTSB GAA21WA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA114.md): Legacy 2000 · Oberramsern, Switzerland · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · May 8, 2021 · HB-YMS · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA21WA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA111.md): Robinson R44 · Estepona, Spain · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · May 7, 2021 · UNK · Destroyed
- [NTSB ERA21FA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21FA212.md): Ted Smith Aerostar 600 · La Belle, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 6, 2021 · C-FAAZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent shutdown of the left engine following an intentional shutdown of the right engine while practicing one engine inoperative (OEI) procedures. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to conduct OEI training at low altitude.
- [NTSB CEN21FA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21FA209.md): Mitsubishi MU2B · Hattiesburg, MS · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 5, 2021 · N322TA · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the night instrument approach which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall from which the pilot was unable to recover.
- [NTSB GAA21WA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA104.md): Robinson R22 · Durban, South Africa · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · May 3, 2021 · ZS-HBR · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA21WA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA100.md): Bell 206 · Rio Bravo, Guatemala · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · May 2, 2021 · TG-SEN · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA21FA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21FA200.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Wingate, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 2, 2021 · N4528T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a power line during a low-level aerial application flight, resulting in tail rotor impact with the power line, a loss of control, and subsequent impact with the ground.
- [NTSB CEN21FA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21FA207.md): Cessna T210M · Oxford, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 2, 2021 · N1215M · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions that exceeded the airplane’s capability and his decision to attempt to takeoff from a field, which resulted in collision with a power pole/line and terrain.
- [NTSB ERA21LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA201.md): Beech A36 · Lakeland, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 1, 2021 · N125WC · Destroyed
  > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB GAA21WA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA099.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Monterrey, Mexico · Accident · 6 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Apr 29, 2021 · N15349 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA21FA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21FA195.md): Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 429 · Eden, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Apr 28, 2021 · N53DE · Destroyed
  > The impact of the main rotor blades with the tail boom during low-altitude maneuvers, which severed the tail rotor drive shaft and resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA21FA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21FA194.md): Beech C23 · Middleburg, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Apr 28, 2021 · N6009U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to depart from a soft grass runway with a tailwind, which resulted in an increased takeoff distance and subsequent impact with trees during the initial climb.
- [NTSB GAA21WA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA101.md): Cessna 172 · Grasmere, South Africa · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Apr 26, 2021 · ZS-PXI · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN21LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA204.md): Piper J3C-65 · Slaughter, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 26, 2021 · N26783 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined from the available evidence.
- [NTSB GAA21WA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA095.md): Cessna 182 · Fundo, Venezuela · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Apr 25, 2021 · YV2324 · Destroyed
- [NTSB CEN21LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA200.md): Aeropro CZ S R O A240 · Richmond, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 25, 2021 · N417R · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot’s intentional flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB CEN21FA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21FA199.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Port Aransas, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Apr 24, 2021 · N587CD · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the go-around, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR21FA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21FA175.md): Swearingen SA226-T(B) · Winslow, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Apr 23, 2021 · N59EZ · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power to the right engine for reasons that could not be determined. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane.
- [NTSB GAA21WA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA088.md): Agusta A119 · Nuevo Laredo, Mexico · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Apr 23, 2021 · N119AA · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA21LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA191.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Forkston, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 23, 2021 · N4055N · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight weather planning, which resulted in an inadvertent encounter with instrument meteorological conditions at night, spatial disorientation, and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN21FA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21FA198.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Danville, AR · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Apr 23, 2021 · N461DK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision to continue flight in an area of moderate-to-heavy icing conditions, which resulted in exceedance of the airplane’s anti-icing system capabilities, a degradation of aircraft performance, and subsequent aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB GAA21WA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA089.md): Vans RV7A · Columbia, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Apr 22, 2021 · VH-XWI · Destroyed
- [NTSB WPR21FA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21FA170.md): Consolidated Vultee BT-13A · Camas, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Apr 21, 2021 · N53331 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during an aborted landing, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA21WA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA086.md): Sikorsky S76C+ · Oak Cheon Goon, South Korea · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Apr 21, 2021 · HL9285 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA21FA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21FA189.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Brownsville, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Apr 21, 2021 · N4303G · Destroyed
  > The student pilot’s continued visual flight rules flight into night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a rapid uncontrolled descent into terrain. Contributing to the accident were the self-induced and external…
- [NTSB GAA21WA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA082.md): Learjet 35 · Belo Horizonte, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Apr 20, 2021 · PR-MLA · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN21FA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21FA195.md): Cessna 340A · Tatum, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Apr 19, 2021 · N801EC · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR21LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA161.md): Rans S12 · Colville, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 17, 2021 · N707PH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering to avoid powerlines, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of engine power due to improper…
- [NTSB GAA21WA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA076.md): Piper PA-31-350 · South Bimini, Bahamas · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 4 · Foreign · Apr 17, 2021 · N827RD · Substantial damage

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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=34

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