# 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 GAA21WA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA011.md): Cessna T188 · Ourilandia do Norte, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Jan 31, 2021 · PT-WUU · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR21LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA097.md): Cessna 170A · Port Angeles, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 27, 2021 · N9114A · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel planning.
- [NTSB ERA21LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA111.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Boynton Beach, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 25, 2021 · N266ND · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s controlled flight into the ocean at night due to his unrecognized spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distraction with the tuning of his transponder while maneuvering over an area with reduced visual references.
- [NTSB ERA21WA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21WA118.md): Beech 95 · Porto Nacional, Brazil · Accident · 6 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Jan 24, 2021 · PT-LYG · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR21LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA158.md): Arbc Inc DBA Lindstrand 77A · Rio Rancho, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 23, 2021 · N477LB · No damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain the proper descent rate during the balloon’s approach to landing, which resulted in a hard landing and fatal passenger injury when the passenger fell out of the basket.
- [NTSB GAA21WA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA015.md): Air Tractor AT402 · Hoopstad, South Africa · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Jan 22, 2021 · ZS-TCJ · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR21WA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21WA091.md): Bell 430 · Ladysmith Kwa Zulu Natal Province., South Africa · Accident · 5 fatal · Class 4 · Foreign · Jan 21, 2021 · ZT-RRT · Destroyed
- [NTSB ERA21WA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21WA110.md): MD Helicopter 369E · Pena Larga, Venezuela · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Jan 21, 2021 · YV200T · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA21WA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA029.md): Bell 206 · Wolseley, South Africa · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Jan 19, 2021 · ZS-HUC · Destroyed
- [NTSB CEN21LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA113.md): Air Tractor AT-802A · Newellton, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 19, 2021 · N523BB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from powerlines/poles and terrain while maneuvering for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.
- [NTSB ERA21LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA101.md): Beech F33 · Columbia, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 13, 2021 · N266DC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's in-flight loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation during a missed approach in instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB ERA21LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA102.md): Kolb Firestar · Vineland, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 11, 2021 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > A steep descent and impact with terrain during final approach for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB WPR21LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA082.md): Cessna 560 · Warm Springs, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 9, 2021 · N3RB · Destroyed
  > A loss of airplane control due to pilot incapacitation for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB DCA21WA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA21WA066.md): Boeing 737 · Jakarta, Indonesia · Accident · 62 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Jan 9, 2021 · PK-CLC · Destroyed
- [NTSB GAA21WA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA007.md): Cessna T303 · Bojaca-Cundinamarca, Colombia · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 4 · Foreign · Jan 8, 2021 · HK3856G · Destroyed
- [NTSB GAA21WA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA009.md): Robinson R44 · Vila Velha, ES, Brazil · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Jan 6, 2021 · PR-WVW · Destroyed
- [NTSB CEN21LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA107.md): Hawker Beechcraft G58 · Credit, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 4, 2021 · N325GC · Destroyed
  > A loss of left engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an emergency descent with one engine inoperative and inadvertent collision with transmission lines. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inability to respond appropriately to the…
- [NTSB CEN21LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA104.md): Piper PA-24-250 · New Hudson, MI · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 2, 2021 · N8347P · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of an instrument rating and the low visibility at the time…
- [NTSB ANC21WA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21WA011.md): Robinson R44 · Eaglesham, Canada · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Jan 2, 2021 · C-FBGT · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC21WA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21WA009.md): Robinson R66 · Ojiro in Shimada-City, Shizuoka, Japan · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 30, 2020 · JA77AR
- [NTSB GAA21WA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA006.md): Cessna 177 · Rancador, PR, Brazil · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 4 · Foreign · Dec 29, 2020 · PT-KCK · Destroyed
- [NTSB CEN21LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA102.md): Hughes 369D · Tuckers Crossing, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 29, 2020 · N103SU · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of helicopter control when the external saw contacted trees during an attempted emergency landing due to a main rotor transmission oil pressure warning. The reason that the pilot did not release the external saw from the helicopter during the…
- [NTSB ERA21LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA085.md): Cessna 210L · Midway, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 21, 2020 · N2246S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's intentional visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pressure to complete the flight to work in an emergency room.
- [NTSB CEN21LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA096.md): Express CT · Grand Prairie, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 21, 2020 · N772BM · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control during the departure turn, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN21LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA092.md): Sonex Tailwheel · Burleson, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 19, 2020 · N935EK · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to engine seizure. Contributing to the accident was the pilot decision not to orbit the airport, as originally planned.
- [NTSB ERA21LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA080.md): Socata TB10 · Pembroke Pines, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 17, 2020 · N5547Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat in environmental conditions favorable for serious carburetor ice during a prolonged wait with the engine at a low power setting before takeoff, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.…
- [NTSB CEN21LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA091.md): Extra Flugzeugproduktions-Und EA 300/L · Aledo, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 17, 2020 · N102JK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control during an intentional aerobatic maneuver, which resulted in an upright spin into terrain.
- [NTSB WPR21LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA070.md): SilverLight AR-1 · Heber City, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 16, 2020 · N261MD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to follow the procedures for takeoff in the Pilot Operating Handbook, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with the terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to receive additional training in the gyroplane.
- [NTSB CEN21LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA089.md): Piper PA28 · Bossier City, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 16, 2020 · N55168 · Destroyed
  > The student pilot’s decision to conduct a flight during night instrument meteorological conditions and his loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s use of an amphetamine and his attention…
- [NTSB CEN21LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA088.md): Rans S12XL · Port Isabel, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 16, 2020 · N449JP · Substantial damage
  > An exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and aerodynamic stall following a loss of engine power during an unknown phase of flight, which resulted in an impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA21LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA071.md): Anthony Mattioli AR-1 · San Mateo, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 12, 2020 · N11TG · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.
- [NTSB ERA21LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA068.md): Beech V35A · Attalla, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 12, 2020 · N5470U · Destroyed
  > A loss of control inflight and the failure of a component of the up elevator flight control system due to fatigue, which rendered recovery from a right descending turn improbable.
- [NTSB ERA21WA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21WA086.md): Bell 206 · Mambucaba, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 11, 2020 · PP-MSA · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN21LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA084.md): Robinson R44 · Colorado City, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 10, 2020 · N7085Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of control and exceedance of performance and/or structural limitations during low-altitude operations, which resulted in an inflight breakup.. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment from the effects of tetrahydrocannabinol.
- [NTSB CEN21LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA080.md): Vans RV6 · Hitchcock, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 8, 2020 · N69HF · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s impairment by the effects of ingested alcohol, which resulted in the loss of airplane control and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN21LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA075.md): Piper PA32 · Windom, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 6, 2020 · N8178Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s spatial disorientation shortly after takeoff into night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in loss of airplane control and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR21WA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21WA065.md): Robinson R44 · Tallong, Australia · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 2, 2020 · VH-HGU · Destroyed
- [NTSB CEN21LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA070.md): Piper PA38 · Franklin, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 30, 2020 · N9879T · Destroyed
  > The impairment of both pilots from carbon monoxide exposure due to a degraded muffler. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintenance inspection, which failed to detect the degraded muffler.
- [NTSB CEN21LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA067.md): Vans RV4 · Telluride, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 26, 2020 · N87LW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the turn from the base leg to final approach, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and entering an inadvertent aerodynamic stall/spin at a low altitude over mountainous…
- [NTSB WPR21WA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21WA063.md): Grob 120A-1 · Beer-Sheba, Israel · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Nov 24, 2020 · 4X-DGA · Destroyed
- [NTSB ERA21LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA053.md): Beech V35 · Deltaville, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 24, 2020 · N35AW · Destroyed
  > An uncontrolled descent and impact with terrain following an in-flight collision with seagulls.
- [NTSB ERA21LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA052.md): Lancair Legacy FG · Hollywood, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 23, 2020 · N3UH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/owner’s failure to properly reinstall the number 1 cylinder spark plug, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during the initial climb. Contributing was the pilot's exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during an attempted…
- [NTSB WPR21FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21FA057.md): Blevins Kamron Odyssey · Arlington, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 20, 2020 · N562TB · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control for reasons that could be determined based on available evidence.
- [NTSB WPR21WA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21WA062.md): Cessna 172 · Katale, Uganda · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Nov 18, 2020 · N7834M · Destroyed
- [NTSB GAA21WA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA173.md): Piper PA11 · Open Door, Argentina · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Nov 17, 2020 · LV-YNN · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC21LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA007.md): Cessna 150L · Colton, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 16, 2020 · N18666 · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain positive control of the airplane in mountainous terrain during dark night conditions as a result of spatial disorientation which led to a loss of control and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA21WA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA005.md): Beech 95B55 · Sao Pedro, SP, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Nov 14, 2020 · PT-OOQ · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR21FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21FA048.md): Cessna 182 · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 12, 2020 · N939CP · Destroyed
  > Maintenance personnel’s failure to properly secure the throttle control hardware during recent maintenance, which resulted in its disconnection and a subsequent loss of engine power on approach for landing.
- [NTSB CEN21WA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21WA063.md): Rotorsport UK Cavalon · Avoch, United Kingdom · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Nov 12, 2020 · G-CKYT · Destroyed
- [NTSB CEN21LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA055.md): Cessna 182R · Rockwall, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 12, 2020 · N7306H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to continue an unstabilized approach and his delayed go-around decision, which resulted in the airplane’s impact with power lines and the ground. Contributing to the accident was the inaccurate wind direction reporting as a result of a…

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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=36

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