# 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 WPR18FA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA245.md): Cessna P210 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Aug 30, 2018 · N6500W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude from the runway and his subsequent failure to maintain an approach path that provided clearance from the terrain due to a visual illusion in dark night conditions.
- [NTSB CEN18FA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA358.md): Beech B60 · Fort Walton Beach, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2018 · N1876L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's controlled flight into terrain after misidentifying the destination airport during a period of restricted visibility due to weather.
- [NTSB WPR18FA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA244.md): Cessna 150 · Redding, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2018 · N7990F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to properly configure the wing flaps for…
- [NTSB ERA18FA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA238.md): Schweizer SGS 2 32 · Morrisville, VT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2018 · N17970 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the glider's critical angle of attack while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to operate the glider outside of its published weight…
- [NTSB CEN18WA367](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18WA367.md): Cessna 310 · Villa Zaragoza, Mexico · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 28, 2018 · XB-KQF · Substantial damage
  > The government of Mexico has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Cessna 310, XB-KQF that occurred on August 28, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Mexico's investigation under the provisions of…
- [NTSB ERA18FA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA235.md): Airtime Cygnet · Pensacola, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2018 · N186AT · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA18FA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA232.md): Piper PA22 · Island Pond, VT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2018 · N6936B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering for landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA18FA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA231.md): Cessna 182 · Swainsboro, GA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2018 · N4785D · Destroyed
  > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available information.
- [NTSB ERA18FA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA230.md): Aeronca 7AC · Hanson, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2018 · N65HM · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, the pilot's decision to turn back to the runway shortly after takeoff, and his failure to maintain airspeed during the turn, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, and…
- [NTSB CEN18WA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18WA366.md): Cirrus SR22 · Balchik, Bulgaria · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 24, 2018 · LZ-SEV · Destroyed
  > On August 24, 2018, at 1608 coordinated universal time, a Cirrus SR22, LZ-SEV, impacted terrain at the Balchik Airfield (LBWB), Balchik, Bulgaria. The airplane was destroyed. The pilot was fatally injured. The flight originated from Lesnovo Airport (LBLS),…
- [NTSB WPR18FA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA237.md): Champion 7KCAB · Descanso, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 22, 2018 · N1682G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to enter a spin without sufficient altitude to recover. Also causal to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight weight and balance calculations, which placed the airplane outside the normal and acrobatic category flight envelope,…
- [NTSB CEN18WA353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18WA353.md): Piper PA34 · Loma Linda, Costa Rica · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 22, 2018 · TI-BDH · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR18FA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA232.md): Hughes 369 · Granger, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2018 · N530FU · Destroyed
  > The failure of both pilots to see and avoid a power line while maneuvering at low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's decision to not follow the training syllabus and allow the low-level high-speed flight.
- [NTSB WPR18FA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA229.md): James E Causey Acroduster II · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2018 · N787WM · Substantial damage
  > An exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering for landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin at an altitude too low for recovery.
- [NTSB ERA18WA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18WA223.md): Stemme S12 · Santo Domingo Norte, Dominican Republic · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 19, 2018 · N612ST · Substantial damage
  > The government of Dominican Republic has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a STEMME S12 glider that occurred on August 19, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Dominican Republic's investigation…
- [NTSB WPR18FA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA228.md): Pietenpol Aircamper · Camp Verde, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 18, 2018 · N88HK · Substantial damage
  > Loss of control for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine revealed no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA18FA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA221.md): Quicksilver MXL II Sport · Westminster, MD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2018 · N105SE · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight fracture of a stainless steel bolt that was used to secure the upper and lower wing cables to the outer attach point at the leading edge spar of the right wing due to stress corrosion cracking, which caused the right wing to fail and precluded…
- [NTSB CEN18FA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA339.md): Air Tractor AT502 · Bronson, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2018 · N502RL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, an aerodynamic stall, and loss of control at an altitude too low for recovery.
- [NTSB WPR18WA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18WA230.md): Kawasaki Heavy Industries BK117 B-2 · Ulladulla, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 17, 2018 · VH-JWB · Destroyed
  > On August 17, 2018, about 1400 local time, a Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd. BK117 B-2 helicopter, VH-JWB, was destroyed when it impacted terrain during aerial firefighting operations near Ulladulla, New South Wales, Australia. The helicopter was operated by…
- [NTSB CEN18FA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA336.md): Cessna 172 · Rhome, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2018 · N2893Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate maintenance of the airplane, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation when organic debris restricted available fuel to the carburetor, and the pilot's impairment due to the ingestion of alcohol, which…
- [NTSB ANC18WA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18WA077.md): Cessna U206 · Fort Simpson, Canada · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 17, 2018 · C-FNEQ · Substantial damage
  > On August 17, 2018, about 0035 Coordinated Universal Time, an amphibious float-equipped Cessna U206G airplane, C-FNEQ, nosed over while landing at Little Doctor Lake near Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories, Canada. Of the five souls onboard, the pilot and…
- [NTSB WPR18WA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18WA225.md): Robinson R22 · Queenstown, South Africa · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 15, 2018 · ZS-HBP · Substantial damage
  > On August 15, 2018, at 0830 Universal Coordinated Time, a Robinson R22 Beta helicopter, ZS-HBP, impacted power lines while conducting a game capturing flight near Queenstown, South Africa. The pilot sustained serious injuries and the passenger was fatally…
- [NTSB CEN18FA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA326.md): Cessna 525 · Payson City, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2018 · N526CP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's intentional flight into his residence.
- [NTSB WPR18FA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA219.md): Beech A36TC · Sylmar, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2018 · N136RM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control following a total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB ANC18WA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18WA074.md): Cessna 172 · Edson, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 12, 2018 · C-FJCP · Substantial damage
  > On August 12, 2018, about 1645 Coordinated Universal Time, a Cessna 172 airplane, C-FJCP, impacted terrain near Edson, Alberta, Canada, under unknown circumstances. The pilot sustained fatal injuries.The Transportation Safety Board (TSB) of Canada is…
- [NTSB WPR18LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA217.md): Smith Hornet · St. George, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2018 · N218B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control during takeoff due to an unexpected gust of wind.
- [NTSB WPR18FA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA220.md): De Havilland DHC8 · Steilacoom, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2018 · N449QX · Destroyed
  > The NTSB did not determine the probable cause of this event and does not plan to issue an investigative report or open a public docket. The investigation of this event is being conducted under the jurisdiction of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
- [NTSB WPR18FA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA218.md): Mooney M20K · Baker City, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2018 · N231EC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during the landing approach as a result of his diversion of attention after a series of non-essential aircraft systems became inoperative following the failure of the engine-driven vacuum pump,…
- [NTSB ANC18WA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18WA065.md): Bell 412EP · Nakanojo, Japan · Accident · 9 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 10, 2018 · JA200G · Destroyed
  > The government of Japan has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BELL 412EP helicopter that occurred on August 10, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Japan's investigation under the provisions of…
- [NTSB CEN18WA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18WA325.md): Beech 58 · Munster, Germany · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 9, 2018 · PH-CJX · Substantial damage
  > On August 9, 2018, about 1000 UTC, a Beechcraft Baron 58 airplane, Hungarian registration PH-CJX, impacted terrain under unknown circumstances near Münster, Germany. The two occupants inside the airplane sustained fatal injuries. The airplane sustained…
- [NTSB WPR18WA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18WA235.md): Ayres S2R · Diatar, Mauritania · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 8, 2018 · F-GOKZ · Destroyed
  > On August 8, 2018, at an unknown time, an Ayres S2R T34 airplane, F-GOKZ, impacted terrain during an agricultural operation near Diatar, Mauritania. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was being operated under the pertinent civil regulations of the…
- [NTSB CEN18WA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18WA318.md): Cessna 172 · Puy-de-Dome Mazoires, France · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 6, 2018 · F-GTNV · Destroyed
  > On August 6, 2018, about 1045 coordinated universal time, a Cessna 172S airplane, French registration F-GTNV, lost radio and radar contact; the wreckage was located near Puy-de-Dôme Mazoires, France. The airplane was destroyed, and the three occupants…
- [NTSB WPR18FA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA211.md): Cessna 414 · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · 5 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Aug 5, 2018 · N727RP · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering in the traffic pattern which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent spin at a low altitude, which the pilot was unable to recover from.
- [NTSB ANC18FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18FA063.md): De Havilland DHC-2 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2018 · N323KT · Substantial damage
  > Impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane was not recovered due to the inaccessible nature of the accident site.
- [NTSB ERA18FA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA208.md): Champion 8GCBC · Foley, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2018 · N424A · Destroyed
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted in a subsequent aerodynamic stall and spin at an altitude that was too low for recovery.
- [NTSB CEN18WA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18WA312.md): Steen Skybolt · Fratauti, Romania · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 4, 2018 · D-EHHH · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
- [NTSB CEN18FA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA310.md): Extra EA 400 · Ponca City, OK · Accident · 5 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 4, 2018 · N13EP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control for reasons that could not be determined with the available evidence.
- [NTSB WPR18FA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA210.md): Mooney M20J · Lopez Island, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2018 · N56039 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering for landing, which resulted in a cross-control aerodynamic stall, spin, and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial…
- [NTSB CEN18LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA309.md): Cameron A 250 · Hartsel, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2018 · N2025J · No damage
  > The passengers’ fall from the basket after landing when the basket tipped over.
- [NTSB CEN18WA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18WA343.md): Piper PA25 · Namiquipa, Mexico · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 1, 2018 · XB-FMA · Destroyed
  > On August 1, 2018, about 0956 hours mountain daylight time, a Piper PA-25-235 single-engine airplane, serial number 25-4177, Mexican registration XB-FMA, crashed in an agricultural field near Namiquipa, Mexico. The pilot was fatally injured. The local aerial…
- [NTSB ANC18WA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18WA062.md): Cessna 180 · Gold Bridge, Canada · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 1, 2018 · C-FCDQ · Substantial damage
  > On August 1, 2018, about 1245 Pacific daylight time, a Canadian registered float-equipped Cessna 180, C-FCDQ, operated by Fort Langley Air Ltd., was substantially damaged after impacting the surface of Lake Tyaughton, British Columbia, shortly after takeoff.…
- [NTSB ANC18WA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18WA061.md): Piper PA-31 · Calgary, Canada · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 1, 2018 · C-FNCI
  > On August 1, 2018, at 1336 mountain daylight time, a Canadian registered Piper PA-31, C-FNCI, operated by Aries Aviation Services Corp., was substantially damaged after impacting terrain under unknown circumstances 35 miles southwest of Calgary, Canada. The…
- [NTSB ERA18FA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA206.md): Piper PA60 · Greenville, ME · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2018 · C-GRRS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering to land, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN18WA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18WA304.md): Quad City Challenger · North Bay, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 30, 2018 · C-IGKT · Substantial damage
  > On July 30, 2018, about 1500 Coordinated Universal Time, a Quad City Challenger II airplane, Canadian registration C-IGKT, crashed near Talon Lake, North Bay, Ontario, Canada. The pilot was fatally injured. The flight departed North Bay (CYYB), Ontario, and…
- [NTSB ANC18WA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18WA075.md): Piper PA28 · Black Diamond, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 30, 2018 · C-GVZJ · Substantial damage
  > On July 30, 2018, about 0133 Coordinated Universal Time, a Piper PA-28-161 airplane, C-GVZJ, was departing a cut hay field and collided with hay bales near Black Diamond, Alberta, Canada, under unknown circumstances. Of the two occupants onboard, 1 sustained…
- [NTSB ERA18WA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18WA209.md): Beech 90 · Sao Paulo, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 29, 2018 · PP-SZN · Destroyed
  > The government of Brazil has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Beech C90 that occurred on July 29, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Brazil's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex…
- [NTSB CEN18FA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA297.md): Aeronca 7AC · Alexandria, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2018 · N85506 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's intentional low-altitude flight, which resulted in an impact with power lines.
- [NTSB ERA18WA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18WA219.md): Cessna 210 · Sao Felix do Xingu, Brazil · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 27, 2018 · PP-MMR · Destroyed
  > The government of Brazil has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Cessna 210 airplane that occurred on July 27, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Brazil's investigation under the provisions of…
- [NTSB ERA18FA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA200.md): Piper PA24 · Palatka, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2018 · N6427P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a loss of control.
- [NTSB ERA18WA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18WA218.md): Piper PA34 · Irineopolis, Brazil · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 26, 2018 · PR-DMC · Destroyed
  > The government of Brazil has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Piper PA-34-220T that occurred on July 22, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Brazil's investigation under the provisions of ICAO…

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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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