# 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. Page 55 of 617 · 30,845 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB ANC18FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18FA036.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Whittier, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · May 12, 2018 · N7061W · Substantial damage > The student pilot's decision to depart and continue on a solo cross-country flight through mountainous terrain in marginal visual flight rules conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. - [NTSB WPR18FA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA139.md): Beech 76 · Julian, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 11, 2018 · N803FC · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude above mountainous terrain while maneuvering during night conditions in an area prone to turbulence, which resulted in a collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's… - [NTSB ERA18WA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18WA153.md): Bell Helicopter 206 · Barra da Tijuca, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · May 9, 2018 · PT-HKY · Substantial damage - [NTSB ERA18FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA141.md): Aeronca 7AC · Middletown, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 5, 2018 · N84396 · Substantial damage > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during climbout, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall from which the pilot could not recover. - [NTSB CEN18FA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA160.md): Belair Raven · Sault Ste Marie, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 5, 2018 · C-FNKZ · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB ERA18WA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18WA143.md): Cessna U206F · Trelawny, Jamaica · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 4, 2018 · N8281Q · Substantial damage > The government of Jamaica has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a CESSNA U206F airplane that occurred on May 04, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Jamaica's investigation under the provisions of… - [NTSB WPR18FA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA131.md): American Air Racing Thunder Mustang · Reno, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 2, 2018 · N352BT · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to properly secure the engine coolant pump pulley during recent maintenance, which resulted in a loss of the engine's lubrication, cooling, and propeller control systems, and a forced landing, during which the airplane nosed over.… - [NTSB ERA18WA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18WA139.md): Agusta Bell AB206B · Cacao, French Guiana · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 2, 2018 · F-HGJL · Substantial damage > The government of France has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Agusta Bell AB206B helicopter that occurred on May 2, 2018 near Cacao, French Guiana. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of France's… - [NTSB ERA18FA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA138.md): Piper PA32 · West Milford, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 2, 2018 · N4153R · Destroyed > An in-flight fire and total loss of engine power after takeoff due to a loose fuel line. Contributing to the accident was the installation of an unapproved fuel line by unknown personnel. - [NTSB WPR18WA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18WA160.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Mabula, South Africa · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 1, 2018 · ZS-MZS · Destroyed > On May 1, 2018, at 0940 Universal Coordinated Time, a Robinson R44 Raven II helicopter, ZS-MZS, impacted an open field for unknown reasons near Mabula, South Africa. The pilot and one passenger were fatally injured. The helicopter was destroyed. The… - [NTSB WPR18WA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18WA138.md): Taylorcraft BC12 · Vryheid, South Africa · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 29, 2018 · ZS-BLD · Substantial damage > On April 29, 2018, at 1110 coordinated universal time, a Taylorcraft BC 12-D airplane, registration ZS-BLD, sustained substantial damage under unknown circumstances following a departure from Vryheid Aerodrome (FAVY), Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa. Both… - [NTSB CEN18WA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18WA154.md): Amateur Construction Vari EZE · Innsbruck, Austria · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 29, 2018 · HB-YCM · Destroyed > On April 29, 2018, about 0819 hours universal coordinated time, an amateur-built Vari-Eze airplane, Swiss registration HB-YCM, impacted terrain shortly after takeoff from the Innsbruck Airport (LOWI), Innsbruck, Austria. The pilot and passenger were fatally… - [NTSB ERA18FA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA137.md): Piper PA28R · Gainesville, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2018 · N4363F · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power due to inadequate thru-bolt and stud preload tension by undetermined maintenance personnel, which resulted in fretting between the engine crankcase halves, and the subsequent separation of the No. 2 cylinder due to the fatigue… - [NTSB CEN18WA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18WA153.md): Cessna 172 · Corozalito, Nandayure, Costa Rica · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 28, 2018 · TI-BIL > On April 28, 2018, about 1800 UTC, a Cessna 172S airplane, TI-BIL, impacted terrain during an instructional flight near Corozalito, Nandayure. Both crewmembers on board were fatally injured.This investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Costa… - [NTSB CEN18LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA150.md): Wolfe Kitfox V · Kalkaska, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2018 · N818TW · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control that resulted in a stall/spin following climb from the departure airport. - [NTSB CEN18FA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA149.md): Eurocopter AS 350 B2 · Hazelhurst, WI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2018 · N127LN · Destroyed > The pilot's loss of helicopter control as a result of fatigue during cruise flight at night. - [NTSB WPR18WA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18WA126.md): Wells Elgin M Starjammer · HeNan Province, China · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 25, 2018 · N49EW · Substantial damage > On April 25, 2018, at 1814 local time, an experimental Wells StarJammar airplane, N49EW, crashed during the rehearsal flight for an aerobatic performance at ShangJie general aviation Airport, HeNan Province, P.R. China. The owner/pilot, the sole occupant, was… - [NTSB CEN18FA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA147.md): North American SNJ 5 · Kingsville, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2018 · N12377 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a steep turn after takeoff, resulting in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and a subsequent accelerated stall at an altitude too low for recovery. - [NTSB ERA18WA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18WA274.md): Piper PA28 · Nafpaktos, Greece · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 21, 2018 · SX-SEX · Substantial damage > The government of Greece has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a PIPER PA28 airplane that occurred on April 21, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Greece's investigation under the provisions of… - [NTSB ERA18LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA134.md): Stanley Ernie Sigurd Kolb Mark · Collegedale, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2018 · N9123R · Destroyed > The pilot's loss of airplane control, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper decision to take off in the nonairworthy airplane in which he had no training and his lack of flight experience in the 17… - [NTSB CEN18WA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18WA145.md): Cessna Cessna 152 · Crumlin, Ireland · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 19, 2018 · G-UFCO · Substantial damage > On April 19, 2018, at 1230 UTC, a Cessna 152 airplane, G-UFCO, collided with the terrain in Crumlin, Northern Ireland. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured, and the airplane was substantially damage by impact and postimpact fire. The wreckage was… - [NTSB CEN18FA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA144.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Williamsburg, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2018 · N451TD · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to obtain an updated weather briefing before the flight and his subsequent loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation while maneuvering in instrument meteorological conditions during a diversion to an alternate airport after… - [NTSB DCA18MA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18MA142.md): Boeing 737 7H4 · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Apr 17, 2018 · N772SW · Substantial damage > A low-cycle fatigue crack in the dovetail of fan blade No. 13, which resulted in the fan blade separating in flight and impacting the engine fan case at a location that was critical to the structural integrity and performance of the fan cowl structure. This… - [NTSB ERA18FA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA127.md): Cessna 525 · Crozet, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2018 · N525P · Destroyed > The pilot's loss of control while operating in night instrument meteorological conditions as a result of spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to operate an airplane after consuming alcohol and his resulting… - [NTSB CEN18FA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA143.md): Beech G33 · Warsaw, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2018 · N9345Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to continue flight in known icing conditions, which resulted in structural icing, degraded airplane performance, and a subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to obtain an official weather briefing… - [NTSB CEN18FA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA140.md): Bordiuk Challenger II · Friona, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2018 · N635DT · Substantial damage > An in-flight impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined due to a lack of evidence. - [NTSB ERA18WA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18WA133.md): Bell 206L-4 · Vereda Plateado, Colombia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 15, 2018 · HK-4484 · Substantial damage > The government of Colombia has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BELL 206L-4 helicopter that occurred on April 15, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Colombia's investigation under the… - [NTSB CEN18WA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18WA141.md): Cirrus SR20 · Adolf Wurth Airport, Germany · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 15, 2018 · D-EWTG · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > On April 15, 2018, at 1300 UTC, a Cirrus SR-20, D-EWTG, and a Dallach D4b Fascination, D-MJEK, encountered a midair collision under unknown circumstances near Adolf Würth Airport (EDTY), Schwäbisch Hall, Germany. Both aircraft were destroyed; and the pilots,… - [NTSB CEN18FA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA139.md): Wittman W10 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2018 · N625JS · Destroyed > An in-flight fire and subsequent total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to extensive impact and fire damage, followed by a loss of airplane control. - [NTSB ERA18FA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA128.md): S.Z.D. SZD 48 Jantar STD 2 · LaBelle, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2018 · N456RM · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the glider for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. - [NTSB WPR18FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA119.md): Piper PA 24-260 · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2018 · N9456P · Destroyed > The flight instructor's failure to maintain airplane control during the initial climb as a result of the airplane being loaded above its maximum gross weight and beyond its aft center of gravity limits. Contributing to the accident was a degraded engine power… - [NTSB ERA18WA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18WA130.md): Beech 58 · Tucuman, Argentina · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 10, 2018 · N6926Z · Destroyed - [NTSB ERA18FA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA122.md): MD Helicopter 600 · Smethport, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2018 · N602BP · Destroyed > The helicopter pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance during power line construction work, which resulted in the helicopter's main rotor striking and becoming entangled with a wire and a subsequent dynamic rollover and collision with terrain.… - [NTSB ANC18FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18FA028.md): Mooney M20J · Petaluma, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2018 · N9133Z · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while departing in instrument meteorological conditions, moderate turbulence, and low-level wind shear, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB CEN18WA402](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18WA402.md): Rotorway Exec · Crestet, France · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 5, 2018 · F-PFBJ · Destroyed > The government of France has notified the NTSB of an accident involving an amateur-built ROTORWAY EXEC helicopter that occurred on April 05, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of France's investigation under… - [NTSB CEN18WA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18WA136.md): Bell 47G · Libourne, France · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 5, 2018 · FGGLB · Destroyed > The government of France has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BELL 47G helicopter that occurred on April 05, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of France's investigation under the provisions of… - [NTSB ERA18FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA120.md): Piper PA28R · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Apr 4, 2018 · N106ER · Destroyed > Extensive fatigue cracking in the left-wing main spar lower cap and doublers, which resulted in the in-flight separation of the left wing. The fatigue cracks initiated and grew to a critical size due to flight and ground loads associated with flight-training… - [NTSB CEN18FA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA266.md): Cessna 210 · Alma, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2018 · N68640 · Substantial damage > The noncertificated pilot's poor decision to depart on a flight over mountainous terrain in an improperly maintained airplane, and the subsequent encounter with mountain wave turbulence, which resulted in the loss of airplane control and impact with terrain.… - [NTSB CEN18FA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA132.md): Cessna 150 · Marion, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2018 · N5614E · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > The failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other airplane as they converged on intersecting runways. Contributing to the accident was the jet pilot's not monitoring the airport's traffic advisory frequency, known reduced visibility of the intersecting… - [NTSB ERA18WA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18WA123.md): Robinson R44 · Rosario, Brazil · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 1, 2018 · PP-WVR · Substantial damage - [NTSB WPR18FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA116.md): Ragle RV6A · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2018 · N820TL · Destroyed > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering in the airport traffic pattern, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent spin. - [NTSB ERA18LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA119.md): Ames Angier M LNC2 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2018 · N4ZQ · Substantial damage > The pilot's spatial disorientation after entering instrument meteorological conditions and encountering moderate-to-heavy precipitation, which resulted in a loss of airplane control. - [NTSB ERA18FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA118.md): Cessna R182 · Ashville, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2018 · N3167C · Destroyed > Descent and impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined. - [NTSB WPR18LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA113.md): Schweizer G 164B · Stockton, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2018 · N3629E · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with power lines while maneuvering during an aerial application flight. - [NTSB WPR18FA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA112.md): Mooney M20E · Marina, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2018 · N213EJ · Destroyed > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin. - [NTSB ERA18FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA114.md): Beech V35 · Hydro, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2018 · N7019N · Destroyed > The pilot's decision to continue the night visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing was the pilot's lack of instrument/night currency, and his failure… - [NTSB CEN18WA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18WA130.md): Maule M 7-235 · Arosa, Switzerland · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 24, 2018 · N561LC · Substantial damage - [NTSB CEN18LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA123.md): Mills Michael S1L · Dewitt, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 2018 · N197X · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to see and avoid power lines due to sun glare. - [NTSB WPR18WA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18WA110.md): Eurocopter EC120 · Hardy Reef, Queensland, Australia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 21, 2018 · VH-WII · Substantial damage > On March 21, 2018, about 1500 local time, a Eurocopter (Airbus Helicopters) EC120B helicopter, VH-WII, sustained substantial damage when it impacted water during an aborted landing attempt on a floating helicopter landing site (HLS) located between Hardy Reef… - [NTSB CEN18FA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA126.md): Rans S-16 Shekari · Pierce, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2018 · N741WT · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the approach for landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and the airplane's impact with terrain. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?fatal=1&page=56 ## 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=55 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.