# 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 61 of 617 · 30,845 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB WPR17FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA120.md): Piper PA 28-180 · Santa Rosa Valley, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2017 · N4871L · Substantial damage > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while intentionally maneuvering in a steep bank at low altitude, which resulted in an accelerated aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control. - [NTSB ERA17FA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA195.md): Piper PA23 · San Juan, PR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2017 · N21WW · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, properly correct for left yaw, and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent uncontrolled descent into water. - [NTSB CEN17FA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA209.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Dimmitt, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2017 · N7091F · Substantial damage > The pilot's incapacitation due to scarring from previous heart attacks and severe hypertrophy of the left ventricular wall which resulted in arrhythmia and a loss of control while maneuvering at low altitude. - [NTSB CEN17FA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA208.md): Michael S. Logan Kitfox · New Berlin, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2017 · N956ML · Destroyed > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information, and the pilot's subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing… - [NTSB ANC17WA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC17WA027.md): Cessna 172 · Tateyama, Japan · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 3, 2017 · JA3989 · Substantial damage > On June 3, 2017, about 1450 Japan standard time (UTC +9), a Japanese registered Cessna 172P airplane, JA3989, operated by New Central Air Service, impacted snow-covered mountainous terrain near Tateyama, Toyama Prefecture, under unknown circumstances about 27… - [NTSB WPR17FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA118.md): Cessna 150M · Banning, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2017 · N66117 · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's decision to continue the takeoff in gusting tailwind and high density altitude conditions, which significantly reduced airplane performance, and his subsequent exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during the initial… - [NTSB CEN17WA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA211.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Muskoka, Ontario, Canada · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 2, 2017 · C-GZSW · Destroyed > On June 2, 2017, at 2113 coordinated universal time, a Lake LA-4-200 Buccaneer, C-GZSW, was destroyed on impact with terrain after takeoff from Muskoka Airport (CYQA), Muskoka, Ontario, Canada. After takeoff, the pilot attempted to return to the airport, and… - [NTSB WPR17FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA117.md): Cessna 180 · Ventura, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2017 · N3683C · Destroyed > The pilot's abrupt and substantial pullup maneuver while flying the airplane above the maneuvering speed, which resulted in an in-flight breakup. The reason for the pilot's maneuver could not be determined based on the available evidence. - [NTSB CEN17WA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA214.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Sacatepequez, Guatemala · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 1, 2017 · TG-GYV · Destroyed > On June 1, 2017, at 1824 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA-24-140, Guatemalan registration TG-GYV, owned by a private individual, was destroyed when it impacted mountainous terrain under unknown circumstances near Volcán de Agua, Departamento de… - [NTSB CEN17FA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA207.md): Varga 2150A · Bowling Green, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2017 · N4635V · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of control due to impairment from carbon monoxide poisoning. Contributing to the accident was the corrosion of the heat exchanger and the failure of maintenance personnel to adequately inspect and repair or replace the exchanger during the… - [NTSB WPR17WA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17WA115.md): Cessna 441 · Renmark, Australia · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 30, 2017 · VH-XMJ · Substantial damage > On May 30, 2017, about 1630 Australian central standard time, a Cessna 441, equipped with Garret TPE331 series turboprop engines, registration VH-XMJ, collided with terrain shortly after takeoff from Renmark Aerodrome, Renmark, SA, Australia. The three crew… - [NTSB ERA17WA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA199.md): Piper PA34 · Coxim Municipality, Brazil · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 28, 2017 · PT-WPD · Destroyed > On May 28, 2017, about 1540 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA-34-220T, Brazilian registration PT-WPD, was destroyed when it impacted terrain in Coxim Municipality, State of Mato Grosso so Sul, Brazil. The Brazilian pilot and passenger were fatally… - [NTSB CEN17WA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA203.md): Cessna 182 · Palmar Norte de Osa, Puntarenas, Costa Rica · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 28, 2017 · HP-1760FT · Destroyed > On May 28, 2017, a Panamanian-flagged Cessna 182, serial number FT34567, and reported false registration HP-1760FT, was located crashed in an African palm seeding field on a farm near Palmar Norte of Osa, Puntarenas, Costa Rica. The pilot, the sole person on… - [NTSB WPR17FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA108.md): Piper PA 30 · Haines, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 27, 2017 · N7376Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to turn toward the inoperative engine after conducting a low-level pass, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at too low an altitude to recover. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to perform the flight and the engine… - [NTSB ANC17FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC17FA026.md): Arctic S 1B2 · Salcha, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 27, 2017 · N57AT · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering in high winds, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper decision to load the… - [NTSB WPR17FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA107.md): Schleicher ASW 28 18E · Ephrata, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 26, 2017 · N63KR · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain glider control while attempting to conduct an off-airport landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain. - [NTSB ERA17WA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA193.md): Cessna 172 · Chernihiv, Ukraine · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 26, 2017 · UR-WTA · Substantial damage > On May 26, 2017, about 1200 coordinated universal time, a Cessna 172M, Ukrainian registration UR-WTA, was substantially damaged when it impacted a one-story building after takeoff from the Pivtsi Airport, Chernihiv, Ukraine. The pilot was fatally injured. The… - [NTSB CEN17FA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA197.md): Aerotek Pitts S 2A · Sheboygan Falls, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 26, 2017 · N67PN · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control following a partial loss of engine power during a low-level aerobatic maneuver; the reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined during postaccident examination of the engine. Contributing to the… - [NTSB ERA17FA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA190.md): Eurocopter Deutschland EC 135 · New Castle, DE · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 25, 2017 · N62UP · Destroyed > The pilot's loss of helicopter control during a missed approach in instrument meteorological conditions due to spatial disorientation and the cumulative effects of task saturation. - [NTSB CEN17WA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA199.md): Piper PA28R · Skipness/Kintyre, Scotland, United Kingdom · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 25, 2017 · G-CEOF · Destroyed > On May 25, 2017, about 1300 hours universal coordinated time, a Piper PA-28R-201, United Kingdom registration G-CEOF, impacted the sea near Skipness/Kintyre, Scotland, United Kingdom. The two occupants on-board were fatally injured. The flight departed Oban… - [NTSB CEN17FA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA196.md): Piper J3C · Chetek, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 24, 2017 · N35132 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while flying at a low altitude, which resulted in the airplane exceeding the critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB ERA17WA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA192.md): Robinson R22 · Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 20, 2017 · ZS-RIT · Substantial damage > The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Robinson R22 helicopter that occurred on May 20, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist SACAA's investigation under the… - [NTSB CEN17WA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA193.md): Quicksilver GT500 · Barcelona, Spain · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 20, 2017 · EC-BQ3 · Substantial damage > On May 20, 2017, at 1000 local time, a Quicksilver GT-500, EC-BQ3, impacted terrain after making a steep left turn during takeoff from Gurb Aerodrome in Barcelona, Spain. The aircraft was destroyed, and the pilot was fatally injured. The flight was being… - [NTSB ERA17WA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA191.md): Robinson R44 · Heilbron, South Africa · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 19, 2017 · ZS-HFF · Substantial damage > The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Robinson R44 II helicopter that occurred on May 19, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist SACAA's investigation under the… - [NTSB ERA17WA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA198.md): Cessna 206 · Cerro Azul, Ecuador · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 18, 2017 · HC-CEG · Destroyed > On May 18, 2017, at an unknown time, a Cessna 206H, Ecuadorian registration HC-CEG, was destroyed when it impacted terrain in Cerro Azul, Ecuador. The foreign certificated pilot and one passenger were fatally injured. The flight departed Jose Joaquin de… - [NTSB CEN17WA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA187.md): Learjet 25 · Toluca, Mexico · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 17, 2017 · XA-VMC · Destroyed > On May 17, 2017, at 2025 hours universal coordinated time, a Lear 25B airplane, Mexican registration XA-VMC, impacted terrain near Toluca, Mexico. The pilot-in-command and co-pilot were fatally injured. The airplane was destroyed by impact forces and a… - [NTSB ERA17FA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA181.md): Mitsubishi MU2B · Eleuthera, Bahamas · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 15, 2017 · N220N · Destroyed > The pilot's intentional flight into an area of known icing and convective thunderstorm activity, which resulted in a loss of control of the airplane. - [NTSB CEN17MA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17MA183.md): Learjet 35A · Teterboro, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · May 15, 2017 · N452DA · Destroyed > The pilot-in-command's (PIC) attempt to salvage an unstabilized visual approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the PIC's decision to allow an unapproved second-in-command to act as pilot flying, the… - [NTSB CEN17WA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA189.md): Monocoupe 90AF · Plattsville, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 13, 2017 · C-FJGA · Substantial damage > On May 13, 2017, a Monocoupe 90F-100 airplane, C-FJGA, impacted short of the threshold at Lubitz Flying Field (CLB2), Plattsville, Ontario. The pilot was fatally injured.This investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the government of Canada. Any… - [NTSB CEN17LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA181.md): AS+ AC 4 · Blair, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2017 · N358R · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of control due to his diverted attention as he attempted to close the canopy that opened during initial climb. - [NTSB ERA17FA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA180.md): Beech A36TC · Hopkinsville, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 12, 2017 · N1804E · Destroyed > The noninstrument-rated pilot's intentional visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's overreliance on his… - [NTSB ERA17WA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA183.md): Enstrom Helicopter 480B · Fundres, Italy · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 10, 2017 · N480W · Destroyed > On May 10, 2017, about 1143 universal coordinated time,an Enstrom 480B, N480W, was destroyed during an infight break-up near Fundres, Italy. The flight departed from Bolzano, Italy, and was destined for Linz, Italy. The pilot was fatally injured. This… - [NTSB CEN17RA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17RA191.md): Bell 429 · Presov, Slovakia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 10, 2017 · OM-BYM · Substantial damage > On May 10, 2017, about 1430 local time, a Bell 429 helicopter, Slovakia registration OM-BYM, impacted terrain shortly after takeoff near Presov, Slovakia. There were four people on board; two people received fatal injuries and two people received serious… - [NTSB WPR17FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA101.md): Icon A5 · Lake Berryessa, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 8, 2017 · N184BA · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering at a low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's mistaken entry into a canyon surrounded by steep rising terrain while at a low altitude for reasons that could not be… - [NTSB ERA17FA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA174.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Clearwater, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 5, 2017 · N271TS · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to attempt to land while a line of rain showers with microburst activity was crossing the airport, which resulted in a loss of control during a subsequent attempted go-around. - [NTSB DCA17FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17FA109.md): Short Bros. & Harland SD3 30 · Charleston, WV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 5, 2017 · N334AC · Substantial damage > the flight crew's improper decision to conduct a circling approach contrary to the operator's standard operating procedures (SOP) and the captain's excessive descent rate and maneuvering during the approach, which led to inadvertent, uncontrolled contact with… - [NTSB WPR17LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA126.md): Hy-Tek Hurricane · Redcrest, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 2017 · UNREG · Substantial damage > The noncertificated pilot's impairment from methamphetamine and alcohol use, which precluded the pilot from maintaining control of the airplane after a loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available information. - [NTSB ERA17WA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA173.md): Robinson R44 · Beloretsk, Russia · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 4, 2017 · RA-04156 · Substantial damage > On May 4, 2017, about 1020 coordinated universal time, a Robinson R44 helicopter, Russian registration RA-04156, was substantially damaged when it impacted mountainous terrain during a fire monitoring mission after departing from Beloretsk, Bashkortostan,… - [NTSB ERA17FA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA172.md): Piper PA31 · Colton, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 4, 2017 · C-GQAM · Destroyed > The pilot's incapacitation for unknown reasons, which resulted in an overflight of his destination, a subsequent loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, and collision with terrain. - [NTSB ANC17FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC17FA021.md): Cessna 208B · Chignik Lake, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 1, 2017 · N803TH · Substantial damage > The pilot's continued visual flight rules flight into an area of mountainous terrain and instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain (CFIT). Contributing to the accident was the company's failure to provide the pilot… - [NTSB CEN17WA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA172.md): Piper PA31 · Schefferville, Canada · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 30, 2017 · C-FQQB · Substantial damage > On April 30, 2017, a Piper PA-31 airplane, C-FQQB, impacted terrain near Schefferville, Quebec. The two pilots were fatality injured. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Canadian government. This report is for information… - [NTSB CEN17FA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA169.md): Champion 7KCAB · Collinston, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 2017 · N1899G · Destroyed > The failure of the flight instructor and the commercial pilot to maintain adequate clearance from a power line during an aerial application training flight. - [NTSB CEN17WA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA175.md): Socata-Groupe Aerospatiale TB 20 · Malaga, Spain · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 29, 2017 · D-ECJP · Substantial damage > On April 29, 2017, at 1632 UTC, a Socata TB-20, D-ECJP, impacted terrain near Canillas de Aceituno in Malaga, Spain. The aircraft was destroyed, and the pilot and two passengers were fatally injured. The flight departed Mutxamel Airfield (LEMU) in Alicante,… - [NTSB CEN17FA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA168.md): Pilatus PC 12 · Amarillo, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Apr 29, 2017 · N933DC · Destroyed > The pilot's loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation during the initial climb after takeoff in night instrument meteorological conditions and moderate turbulence. - [NTSB ERA17WA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA179.md): Piper PA30 · Sao Paulo, Brazil · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 28, 2017 · PT-CHT · Substantial damage > On April 28, 2017, about 1930 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA30, Brazilian registration PT-CHT, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain during an instructional flight near Sao Paulo, Brazil. The pilot and copilot were fatally injured. The… - [NTSB CEN17FA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA170.md): Air Tractor AT 602 · Hollis, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2017 · N604RH · Substantial damage > An impact with terrain during final approach for reasons that could not be determined because no evidence of an in-flight failure or malfunction was observed. - [NTSB WPR17FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA091.md): Nanchang CJ6A · Keene, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2017 · N192NG · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control following a descent into clouds. - [NTSB CEN17FA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA167.md): Cessna 421C · Huntsville, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2017 · N421TK · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to identify the alternate runway, to perform a timely precautionary landing, and to maintain airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the left engine due to oil starvation for reasons that could not be determined… - [NTSB ERA17FA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA167.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Wallingford, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2017 · N94LP · Destroyed > The pilot's unstablilized approach and improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent failure to maintain control during a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the accident airplane… - [NTSB CEN17FA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA164.md): Bellanca 17 31ATC · Boonville, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2017 · N787TV · Substantial damage > The pilot's impairment, due to his use of a combination of psychoactive drugs and a vision deficiency in his left eye, which resulted in a failure to maintain adequate altitude during final approach to landing and subsequent collision with power lines. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?fatal=1&page=62 ## 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=61 --- 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.