# 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 DCA19RA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19RA017.md): Boeing 737 · Jakarta, Indonesia · Accident · 191 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 29, 2018 · PK-LQP · Destroyed
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- [NTSB CEN19FA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA018.md): Eurocopter AS350 · Odanah, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2018 · N910S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of helicopter control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ENG19WA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG19WA004.md): Agusta Agusta AW169 · Leicester, United Kingdom · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 27, 2018 · G-VSKP · Destroyed
  > The United Kingdom's Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving an Agusta AW169, which occurred on October 27, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB investigation under…
- [NTSB ERA19LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA026.md): Piper PA31T · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · 5 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2018 · N555PM · Destroyed
  > An in-flight loss of control, which resulted in an impact with water, for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane was not recovered.
- [NTSB WPR19WA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19WA015.md): Bell UH -1H · Vermaaklikheid, South Africa · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 23, 2018 · ZS-HLP · Substantial damage
  > On October 23, 2018, about 0745 Coordinated Universal time, a Bell UH-1H helicopter, ZS-HLP, impacted terrain during a firefighting mission near Vermaaklikheid, South Africa. The pilot sustained fatal injuries and the helicopter was substantially damaged in…
- [NTSB ERA19FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19FA023.md): Mooney M20C · Woodbine, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 23, 2018 · N9667M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in the exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and the airplane experiencing an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA19FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19FA020.md): Bowers Flybaby · Milton, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2018 · N107KW · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined, and the pilot's subsequent exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at low altitude.
- [NTSB WPR19WA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19WA012.md): Hughes 369 · Wanaka, New Zealand · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Oct 17, 2018 · ZK-H0J · Destroyed
- [NTSB CEN19FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA009.md): Robinson R22 · Fulton, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Oct 17, 2018 · N923SH · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, the pilot's delayed application of carburetor heat, and the pilot's delay in entering an autorotation following the loss of engine power, which resulted in a main rotor stall due to low rotor rpm and an…
- [NTSB CEN19WA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19WA012.md): Cessna 150M · La Paz, Mexico · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 16, 2018 · XB-ODX
  > The government of Mexico has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a CESSNA 150M airplane that occurred on October 16, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Mexico's investigation under the provisions…
- [NTSB CEN19FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA008.md): Cessna 182 · Canoncito, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 16, 2018 · N9326G · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to induction system icing. Contributing to the accident was the fractured carburetor heat control cable, which rendered the carburetor heat inoperative.
- [NTSB WPR19FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19FA007.md): Cessna T240 · Payson, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Oct 14, 2018 · N433CS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering for landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and a subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB CEN19WA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19WA010.md): Cessna F172 · Wasserkuppe, Germany · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 14, 2018 · D-EFJX · Substantial damage
  > On October 14, 2018, about 1345 coordinated universal time, a Cessna F172N, D-EFJX, experienced a runway excursion during landing which resulted in 3 ground fatalities.This investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the German Federal Bureau of…
- [NTSB ERA19LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA012.md): Piper PA34 · Westhampton Beach, NY · Accident · 3 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2018 · N593MS · Destroyed
  > The instructor's decision to conduct and continue a visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions with a known flight instrument anomaly, which resulted in spatial disorientation, causing a loss of airplane control and subsequent…
- [NTSB CEN19FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA005.md): Piper PA28 · Cartersville, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2018 · N180QT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight and inflight fuel planning and his decision to continue flight without stopping for fuel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA19FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19FA010.md): Vans RV8 · Culpeper, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Oct 12, 2018 · N804RL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of attitude orientation while maneuvering at low altitude in dark night visual meteorological conditions, which resulted in impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN19FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA004.md): Piper PA32RT · Poolville, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2018 · N221MC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control as a result of spatial disorientation and the exceedance of the structural capabilities of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's limited experience in instrument conditions.
- [NTSB CEN19FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA003.md): Air Tractor AT502 · Placedo, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2018 · N6135P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the antenna tower, a known obstruction, during the agricultural application flight. Contributing to the accident was glare from the sun which hindered the pilot's ability to see and avoid the antenna tower.
- [NTSB CEN19WA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19WA011.md): Cessna F172 · East Yorkshire, United Kingdom · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 11, 2018 · G-BGSV · Destroyed
  > On November 10, 2018, about 1930 hours universal coordinated time, a Reims Cessna F172N, United Kingdom registration G-BGSV, impacted a field near East Yorkshire, United Kingdom. The two occupants on-board were fatally injured. The flight origin and…
- [NTSB WPR19LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA006.md): Vans RV6 · Cape Girardeau, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Limited · Final report · Oct 9, 2018 · N451JP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare in gusting crosswind conditions, his failure to conduct a go-around, and his failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a runway departure and nose-over.
- [NTSB WPR19WA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19WA004.md): Cessna 172 · Midrand, South Africa · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 8, 2018 · ZS-PZT · Substantial damage
  > On October 8, 2018, at 0920 coordinated universal time, a Cessna 172L airplane, registration ZS-PZT, sustained substantial damage after colliding with the ground during the landing approach at Grand Central Airport, Midrand, South Africa. The pilot and one…
- [NTSB ERA19FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19FA003.md): Piper J3C · Fancy Gap, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2018 · N38811 · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot's improper decision to undertake a flight into forecast instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) and his subsequent decision to continue the flight after encountering IMC, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.…
- [NTSB ERA19WA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19WA038.md): Siai Marchetti SF260 · Caorle, Italy · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 3, 2018 · I-ISAE · Destroyed
  > The government of Italy has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Siai Marchetti SF260 airplane that occurred on October 03, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Italy's investigation under the…
- [NTSB WPR19FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19FA001.md): Beech V35 · La Verne, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Oct 1, 2018 · N7997M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during a visual approach for landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's distraction during the approach.
- [NTSB CEN19WA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19WA001.md): Cessna 210 5 · Yécora, Mexico · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 1, 2018 · N8388Z · Substantial damage
  > On October 1, 2018, about 2110 universal coordinated time (UTC), a Cessna 210, US registration N8388Z, impacted terrain under unknown circumstances near Sonora, Mexico. Under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, the NTSB has assigned an accredited representative…
- [NTSB ANC19WA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC19WA001.md): Robinson R44 · Bodaybo, Russia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 1, 2018 · RA-05758 · Substantial damage
  > On October 1, 2018, at an undetermined time, a Robinson R-44-II helicopter, RA-05758, impacted water and sank prior to colliding with a power transmission line near Bodaybo, Russia. The pilot and passenger sustained fatal injuries. The Interstate Aviation…
- [NTSB WPR18FA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA279.md): Cessna 177RG · La Verne, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Sep 30, 2018 · N46321 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and the exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a turn, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was an undetermined engine…
- [NTSB WPR18FA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA276.md): Cessna T210 · Silver City, ID · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Sep 30, 2018 · N732MV · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while making a turn in gusting wind conditions while flying through hilly terrain, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB DCA18RA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18RA292.md): Boeing 737 · Chuuk, Micronesia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 28, 2018 · P2-PXE · Substantial damage
  > The government of Federated States Of Micronesia (FSM) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BOEING 737 that occurred on September 28, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the FSM's investigation under the…
- [NTSB CEN18FA391](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA391.md): Airbus Helicopters AS350 · Gustavus, AK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2018 · N907PL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain main rotor speed after setting the engine fuel control to idle, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control and impact with water.
- [NTSB ERA18FA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA264.md): Dassault Falcon 50 · Greenville, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2018 · N114TD · Substantial damage
  > The operator's decision to allow a flight in an airplane with known, unresolved maintenance discrepancies, and the flight crew's failure to properly configure the airplane in a way that would have allowed the emergency or parking brake systems to stop the…
- [NTSB ANC18WA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18WA078.md): Cessna 208 · Narita, Japan · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 27, 2018 · VH-FAY · Destroyed
  > On September 27, 2018, at 0626 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 208B airplane, VH-FAY, disappeared from radar during cruise flight over international waters, about 185Km northeast of Narita International Airport. Parts from the destroyed airplane were…
- [NTSB CEN18FA389](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA389.md): Vans RV 4 · Austin, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Sep 26, 2018 · N534MM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and an accelerated stall.
- [NTSB CEN18WA390](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18WA390.md): Robinson R44 · Buttonville, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 25, 2018 · C-GMCT · Substantial damage
  > On September 25, 2018, about 1800 hours universal coordinated time, a Robinson R44 II helicopter, Canadian registration C-GMCT, impacted terrain while diverting due to deteriorating weather conditions near the Toronto/Buttonville Municipal Airport (CYKZ),…
- [NTSB CEN18FA387](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA387.md): Beech 200 · Oscoda, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2018 · N241CK · Destroyed
  > The pilot's descent below minimum descent altitude during the nonprecision instrument approach for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB CEN18FA386](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA386.md): Cessna U206 · Rainy Pass, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2018 · N1738R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to continue the flight in deteriorating weather conditions, which resulted in an inadvertent entry into a box canyon and subsequent controlled flight into mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB ANC18FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18FA071.md): Piper PA-12-150 · Healy, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2018 · N7511H · Substantial damage
  > An impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB CEN18WA388](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18WA388.md): Cessna 210 · Pico de Orizaba, Mexico · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 21, 2018 · XB-NVG · Substantial damage
  > On September 21, 2018, about 1440 hours universal coordinated time, a Cessna T210L single-engine airplane, serial number 21060532, Mexican registration XB-NVG, impacted terrain on mount Pico de Orizaba near Veracruz and Puebla, Mexico. The three occupants…
- [NTSB CEN18FA384](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA384.md): Cessna 150 · Festus, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2018 · N7152S · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot's subsequent exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to initiate and continue the…
- [NTSB WPR18FA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA266.md): Beech 33 · Cottonwood, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Sep 17, 2018 · N2031D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the available fuel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA18WA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18WA252.md): Beech C90 · Ipumirim County, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 15, 2018 · PR-RFB. · Destroyed
  > The government of Brazil has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BEECH C90 airplane that occurred on September 15, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Brazil's investigation under the provisions…
- [NTSB ERA18FA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA251.md): Columbia Aircraft Mfg LC41 · Woburn, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2018 · N2536T · Destroyed
  > The pilots' loss of control during an instrument approach in instrument meteorological conditions as a result of spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB WPR18FA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA261.md): Gruber Beelzabub · Rochester, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Sep 14, 2018 · N382T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a tree while maneuvering at a low altitude.
- [NTSB WPR18FA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA260.md): Robert L Coons RotorWay RW 1 · Billings, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2018 · N166LC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a hangar while maneuvering to his hangar. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's limited experience in helicopters.
- [NTSB ERA18LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA249.md): Edward R. Sugg Sonex · Marion, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2018 · N75SX · Destroyed
  > Impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB ERA18FA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA244.md): Cessna 335 · Lake Worth, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2018 · N2707J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control during approach for landing following a total loss of left engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR18WA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18WA258.md): Yakovlev YAK-9UM · Victoria, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 7, 2018 · VH-YIX · Substantial damage
  > On September 7, 2018, about 1933 coordinated universal time a Yakovlev Aircraft YAK-9UM airplane, VH-YIX, impacted terrain during a local flight that departed from the Latrobe Valley Airport, Victoria, Australia. The pilot in command was fatally injured, and…
- [NTSB WPR18FA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA253.md): Commander 114 · Jean, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Sep 6, 2018 · N6064C · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to maintain adequate speed while maneuvering at a low attitude during night and entered an aerodynamic stall and subsequent spin.
- [NTSB ERA18WA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18WA245.md): Bell 430 · Bostanci, Türkiye · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 6, 2018 · TC-HYU · Substantial damage
  > The government of Turkey has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Bell 430 that occurred on September 06, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Turkey's investigation under the provisions of ICAO…
- [NTSB CEN18FA371](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA371.md): Cessna 340A · Port Huron, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2018 · C-GLKX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of right engine power due to fuel starvation; the pilot's inadequate flight planning; the pilot's failure to secure the right engine following the loss of power; and his failure to properly…

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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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