# 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 LAX83FA414](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FA414.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Tahoe City, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1982 · N5468T · Destroyed
  > The owner, a student plt, & an ATP plt departed olympia, WA at aprx 1111 PST on a flt to the lake Tahoe/reno area. When the acft did not arrive, a search was made until 12/22/82. On 8/28/83, the acft was found where it crashed on rising terrain (50 deg slope)…
- [NTSB DEN83AA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83AA033.md): Bell 206B · Larkspur, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Dec 8, 1982 · N2752Y · Destroyed
  > N2752Y, a Bell 206B helicopter, crashed in hilly terrain while on a flt to obtain video tape news of an aircraft accident. Plt was warned by FBO personnel of adverse wx conditions. Another plt who had just landed tried to persuade the plt not to fly. After…
- [NTSB DEN83AA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83AA032.md): Swearingen SA-227AC · Pueblo, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Dec 8, 1982 · N30093 · Destroyed
  > At 1906 the flt was cleared to descend & maintain 7,500 ft, turn right to a heading 040 for an asr apch to Pueblo memorial arpt, & that the mda is 5,200. The flt read back "left to one forty five two zero zero." Approach control advised the flt that the…
- [NTSB FTW83FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FA054.md): Beech A36 · Midland, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1982 · N767T · Destroyed
  > When the plt filed his VFR flt plan he was observed using an IFR enroute chart. About 7 minutes after takeoff the plt requested a frequency to call for a clearance to climb on top of the overcast. Approximately 5 minutes later, as the plt was giving his…
- [NTSB LAX83FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FA048.md): Varieze Ruatan · Riverside, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1982 · N1182Z · Destroyed
  > Witnesses stated he heard and saw the aircraft flying (rather slow and low) over the canyon. He heard the engine "sputtering" and then observed the aircraft appear to stall followed by a steep descent into the hilly terrain. Investigation revealed the…
- [NTSB CHI83FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA068.md): CGS Hawk · Dewitt, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1982 · N918JS · Destroyed
  > The owner had been conducting hi-speed taxi practice with short takeoff/landing hops in the same direction but was unable to obtain lift-off. He then asked the plt to see what the problem was the plt said he would not attempt to fly the ultralight. On the 2nd…
- [NTSB FTW83FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FA051.md): Bell 206L1 · Gulf Of Mexico · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1982 · N2252Z · Destroyed
  > The plt reported that the acft was higher than he intended to be over the platform & had set up a right downwind apch. He had trouble keeping up the ground track due to strong gusty winds. He was almost over the platform & made a large correction & began…
- [NTSB NYC83FNA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FNA01.md): Cessna 150L · Marstons Mills, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Dec 2, 1982 · N1433Q · Substantial damage
  > The acft was observed to climb at a steep angle to 150-200 ft & then enter a spin. The owner/plt had just finished installing stall fences as part of a stol kit that he was in the process of completing. Examination of the acft showed a partial installation of…
- [NTSB NYC83FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FA037.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Douglassville, PA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1982 · N32750 · Destroyed
  > At aprx 1540 EST, the acft was dispatched to philadelphia, PA on a pax flt. After arriving, the plt remained there to pick up 4 other pax that were arriving at approx 2100 EST. At 2007, the plt received a partial wx brief & filed an IFR flt plan to rtn to…
- [NTSB LAX83FUJ04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FUJ04.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Douglas, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Dec 2, 1982 · N55118 · Destroyed
  > The plt was observed to crash shortly after takeoff. Witnesses stated it had been snowing off & on. The plt's blood alcohol level was 228 mg%.
- [NTSB ATL83FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA049.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Ocean City, MD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1982 · N5284P
  > The pilot and passenger bodies were recovered from the atlantic Ocean near Ocean City, MD. Both persons had died of drowning without serious traumatic injuries. The aircraft was not recovered. Low ceilings and visibilities were reportedin the area throughout…
- [NTSB DEN83FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83FA027.md): Cessna P210 · Sioux Falls, SD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1982 · N4721P · Destroyed
  > At 1915 while enroute the plt was advised that the destination wx was 100 ft obscured, 3/8 mi in fog. At 2140 the plt contacted approach control & was advised the wx was 100 ft obscured & 1/8 mi with an RVR for rwy 3 of 2,400 ft. he was cleared for an ILS rwy…
- [NTSB CHI83FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA050.md): Cessna 177 · Medina, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1982 · N29528 · Destroyed
  > At about 1430 EST, the pilot took off from freedom field, Medina, OH in VFR conditions. When he returned about 3 hrs later at dusk, the weather was estimated to be: 400 ft overcast, 3/4 mi visibility with fog. A flight instructor heard the plane fly over the…
- [NTSB NYC83FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FA035.md): Mooney M20B · Auburn, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1982 · N13213 · Destroyed
  > During departure on an IFR climb-out radar and radio contact was lost. The pilot's last reported altitude was passing through 4,500 ft. the aircraft crashed into a wooded area at an elevation of 1,700 ft MSL. Initial contact was with trees approximately 40 ft…
- [NTSB NYC83FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FA034.md): Beech C23 · Hazleton, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1982 · N2014D · Destroyed
  > On 11/28/82, the pilot encountered icing conditions and landed at Hazleton, PA. The aircraft was not deiced at Hazleton and icing conditions continued until the morning of 11/29/82. While departing on 11/29/82, the aircraft was observed to use more than two…
- [NTSB LAX83FUG07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FUG07.md): Cessna 172N · Near Rialto, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Final report · Nov 29, 1982 · N3579E · Destroyed
  > The pilot and his passengers had flown from van nuys, CA to palm spring, CA during the afternoon. After arrival, they spent several hours on the ground. At 1740, the pilot called a fss to obtain a weather briefing for a flight to concord, CA. During the…
- [NTSB LAX83FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FA047.md): Cessna 172N · 12nm East Of An, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1982 · N737LA · Destroyed
  > During the preflight wx briefing from thermal fss the plt was advised that VFR flt was not recommended into the san diego area. Although the plt requested a briefing to san diego, it is believed that the initial destination was carlsbad to deplane the rear…
- [NTSB LAX83FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FA042.md): Cessna 152 · Ramona, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1982 · N67707 · Destroyed
  > The aircraft crashed into rising terrain at the 3500 foot level in IFR weather. The pilot had been advised of bad weather along his route. His flight plan was VFR. No malfunctions to equipment was found.
- [NTSB LAX83FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FA041.md): Cessna T210L · 13 Se Of Linden, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1982 · N732BQ · Destroyed
  > Pilot encountered weather on a cross-country flight and reported icing at 10,000 feet at 1828. He had been at 10000 feetsince 1745. At 1831, the pilot requested 8,000 feet to get out of ice and at 1836 requested 6,000 and was approved. At 1857 level at 6,000…
- [NTSB ATL83FID02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FID02.md): Piper PA-28R · Chesapeake, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Nov 29, 1982 · N9025C · Destroyed
  > The aircraft had previously been flown from orlando, FL to norfolk/Chesapeake, VA. While the original non-instrument rated pilot was in Virginia, the weather deteriorated, so the owner flew up from orlando (via the airlines) to fly the original occupants back…
- [NTSB MKC83FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83FA028.md): Piper PA-34 · Kansas City, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1982 · N8189H · Destroyed
  > Drg the 1027 wx briefing, the plt was advised that Kansas City was reporting very light rime icing from 4,000 to 11,000 ft & a PIREP of light to moderate rime ice between 6,000 & 8,000 ft 30 mi south of Kansas City. The plt announcedhis intentions of…
- [NTSB LAX83FVG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FVG03.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Lincoln, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Nov 27, 1982 · N1949H · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated pilot took off at about 2003 PST. The weather at the marysville fss (20 NM north) was; thin obscured, 500 ft overcast, 2 miles visibility with fog. The plane crashed about 1800 ft northeast of runway 33.
- [NTSB LAX83FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FA040.md): Beech 23 · 10 M.N. Of Gilr, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1982 · N6049B · Destroyed
  > Aircraft hit a 2721 foot ridge just below the top while cruising in bad weather on a dark night. He was on a VFR flight plan and was not instrument rated. Low overcast obscured the mountain tops.
- [NTSB CHI83FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA049.md): Aeronca 11CC · Spencer, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1982 · N4110E · Destroyed
  > The acft was observed in a steep left turn at low altitude then impacting the ground straight down. Both propeller blades were bent back with no evidence of twisting. Approximately 1/2 inch of ice was found in the fuel line gascolator.
- [NTSB ATL83FKM01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FKM01.md): Cessna 172P · Near Maider, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Nov 27, 1982 · N53460 · Destroyed
  > The pilot crashed into trees 6 miles east of maiden, NC in deteriorating weather. Witnesses described the weather as rainy and foggy in the area of crash. Some heard the aircraft flying low before colliding with trees. The pilot was off course for statesville…
- [NTSB LAX83FVG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FVG04.md): Cessna 150L · Lincoln, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Nov 26, 1982 · N1411Q · Destroyed
  > The acft crashed on the arpt immediately after takeoff. A plt who had landed at the arpt at 2030 reported that fog had just reached the arpt with a top approximately 1,100 ft AGL & the base a 200 ft AGL. He advised the plt against going, but the plt stated he…
- [NTSB MKC83FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83FA025.md): Cessna 172K · Oxford, NE · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1982 · N79173 · Destroyed
  > The pilot made 3 low passes near his son's home. Reportedly, the 3rd pass was made at an altitude of about 40 to 50 ft AGL. A witness then observed the pilot pull up abruptly to about a 45 deg climb. After climbing an additional 40 to 50 ft, the aircraft…
- [NTSB LAX83FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FA050.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Williams, AZ · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1982 · N14748 · Destroyed
  > The original departure point was camarillo, CA. Before departing camarillo, the pilot obtained a weather briefing for a flight to flagstaff, AZ. At about that time, the flagstaff weather was, in part: zero ceiling, 1/16 mi visibility. The pilot was warned of…
- [NTSB DEN83FTK02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83FTK02.md): Cessna 182Q · Bryant, SD · Accident · 5 fatal · Final report · Nov 25, 1982 · N94657 · Destroyed
  > The aircraft crashed in an open, flat, stubble field just south of Bryant SD. The angle of impact was 45 degrees nose down, with wings level. Fire after impact consumed most of the wreckage and the 5 occupants received fatal injuries. Theweather was IFR with…
- [NTSB ATL83FIJ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FIJ01.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Man, WV · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Nov 25, 1982 · N8249K · Substantial damage
  > A witness reported that the pilot landed about 2100 ft down the 2750 ft, turf runway, rolled several hundred feet, then attempted to go around. When the aircraft was about 4 or 5 ft in the air, it hit some trees while heading into a river basin near the end…
- [NTSB DEN83FTM03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83FTM03.md): Cessna T210M · Tremonton, UT · Accident · 3 fatal · Final report · Nov 24, 1982 · N6011N · Destroyed
  > The acft was observed flying over the interstate highway approximately 100 ft AGL prior to colliding with two high voltage power transmission lines.
- [NTSB ATL83FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA046.md): Beech 95-B55 · Cullman, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1982 · N18411 · Destroyed
  > After takeoff from rwy 1, the acft was observed to climb in a steep attitude into the clouds. The acft crashed in a nearvertical attitude about 3/4 mi from the rwy on a bearing of 050 deg. The control lock pin flag was found in the vicinityof the control…
- [NTSB LAX83LUQ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LUQ02.md): Stinson 108 · Santa Barbara, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Nov 23, 1982 · N222W · Destroyed
  > The aircraft collided with a power line as the pilot was flying at low altitude near a highway at dusk. After hitting the power line, the plane fell to the ground and burned. Witnesses reported there was a low cloud cover and light rain. One witness stated…
- [NTSB FTW83FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FA043.md): Bell 206B · Buccaneer Oil F · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1982 · N144AL · Substantial damage
  > The acft was found floating inverted about 1.5 mi from the point of departure. The tailboom had separated & there was evidence that the m/r blades had struck the tailboom. The windshield & chin bubble was broken out. An oil pump gear tooth was found adhering…
- [NTSB DEN83FTE04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83FTE04.md): Scorpion 133 · Englewood, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Nov 22, 1982 · N4KF · Destroyed
  > The helicopter crashed while maneuvering at low altitude. The pilot had modified the cowling and had only completed the first phase of his training in this aircraft. The school warned the student not to try advanced flying without more instruction. A witness…
- [NTSB SEA83FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83FA057.md): Cessna TU206G · Soda Springs, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1982 · N4606U · Destroyed
  > A search for the aircraft was begun after the pilot's relatives reported it was overdue and residents near the crash site heard the sounds of a low flying plane suddenly terminate. Unofficial reports of the weather indicated it was about 200 ft obscured, 1/4…
- [NTSB MIA83FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83FA031.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Miramar, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1982 · N3677A · Destroyed
  > The aircraft lost power after a touch and go landing and the pilot elected to land in a meadow. The aircraft collided with a ditch after 300 feet of ground roll and the pilot lost control. The aircraft cartwheeled and was destroyed. The pilot was fatally…
- [NTSB FTW83FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FA039.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Hennessey, OK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1982 · N9816W · Destroyed
  > The plt was giving taxi rides to his grandchildren at a private farm strip. Accompanied by two teenage granddaughters, the plt was observed in the right front seat holding the entry door open while taxiing the acft up & down the strip. A witness heard the…
- [NTSB MKC83FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83FA024.md): Cessna 172 · Wamego, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1982 · N3599E · Destroyed
  > A witness observed the acft flying low along the Kansas river for about 2 mi just before the accident. He stated that the acft was flying below the tops of trees bordering the river. The two lower strands of a power line, which crosses the river, were found…
- [NTSB LAX83FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FA038.md): Cessna P206B · Near Shafter, NV · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1982 · N8606Z · Destroyed
  > Pilot flew into the ground turning on final approach. Left wing and landing gear made first ground contact. The night was dark and terrain lacked lights. The runway was lighted. There were no known malfunctions to equipment. None of the occupants on board had…
- [NTSB DCA83AA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA83AA006.md): Cessna 182Q · Livingston, NJ · Accident · 3 fatal · Final report · Nov 20, 1982 · N96402 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Aero commander 560E, N3827C (27C), was returning from blairstown where it had been flown for minor maint. The plt was on an IFR flt plan, cleared by new york TRACON to proceed at 2000 ft MSL on a radar vector of 170 deg for an ILS apch to the teterboro arpt.…
- [NTSB ATL83FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA040.md): Cessna 411 · Aiken, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1982 · N544JW · Destroyed
  > The plt requested an instrument approach to the arpt & advised approach control (a/c) that he did not have an approach plate for the arpt. A/c cleared the acft for a NDB approach to rwy 24 & read the approach information to the plt. When the plt reported…
- [NTSB FTW83FPG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FPG03.md): Cessna 182L · Mt. Vernon, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Nov 19, 1982 · N42562 · Destroyed
  > The flt of two acft (a C-150 & N42562) departed heber springs & were in radio contact during the flt. N42562 reported over the conway, AR arpt at 2,000 ft with good visibility but indicated that there was an area of rain between conway & heber springs. The…
- [NTSB CHI83FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA044.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Evart, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1982 · N6012H · Destroyed
  > The aircraft flew into trees during low flight in IMC weather. The pilot had received a weather briefing and was instrument rated but was not on an IFR flight plan. IMC weather was forecast for the route planned. Hunters heard the aircraft fly over at a low…
- [NTSB CHI83FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA042.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Mccutchanville, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1982 · N2161N · Destroyed
  > At about 0401 EST, the pilot took off on an IFR flight and was cleared to climb and maintain 6000 ft MSL. Radar contact was established at about 0402. After about another 30 seconds, radar contact was lost. The aircraft impacted about 3 to 4 mi from the…
- [NTSB ATL83FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA041.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Culpepper, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1982 · N555CE · Destroyed
  > About 16 min after takeoff the plt reported to ARTCC that he had lost the artificial horizon, gyro & vacuum pump. Radio & radar contact was lost shortly thereafter. Examination of the vacuum pump failed to reveal a pre-impact failure or malfunction. The acft…
- [NTSB ATL83FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA036.md): Mooney M20J · Sardis, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1982 · N7201Y · Destroyed
  > The aircraft was on an IFR flight from memphis, TN to selma, AL. During arrival, he was cleared for an NDB approach to the craig airport. At that time, the weather was reported as measured 400 ft overcast, visibility 1/2 mi with fog. The weather minimums for…
- [NTSB MKC83FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83FA023.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Sharon, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1982 · N500FL · Destroyed
  > The acft crashed 12 mi from the departure point in hilly terrain on a direct route to the destination in a 40 deg nose low & 75 deg right wing low attitude. There are no wx reporting facilities near the accident site. The 1851 wx observation at enid,ok (62 mi…
- [NTSB DCA83AA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA83AA005.md): Cessna 551 · Mountain View, MO · Accident · 3 fatal · Final report · Nov 18, 1982 · N2CA · Destroyed
  > The plt called from home at 0909 for an IFR clearance which became valid until 0930. He said he needed 15 min to get to the arpt. The call ended at 0914. The chief plt preflighted the acft while the plt was enroute to the arpt. The plt arrived between 0920 &…
- [NTSB SEA83FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83FA022.md): Cessna 210 · Gorst, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1982 · N9557T · Destroyed
  > The acft collided with a mtn drg a VFR flt under IMC. An arts-iii radar printout showed the acft was maintaining a fairly continuous heading until radar coverage was lost. The wreckage was located about 3.4 mi north of the last radar plot. ATC confirmed loss…

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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
```

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