# 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 WPR17FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA013.md): Beech A36 · Pittsburg, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2016 · N364RM · Destroyed
  > A loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined due to the extensive impact and fire damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB ERA17WA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA051.md): Embraer EMB711 · Espumoso, Brazil · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 25, 2016 · PT-NQS · Substantial damage
  > On October 25, 2016, about 1250 coordinated universal time (1050 local time), an Embraer 711C, Brazilian registration PT-NQS, operated by a private individual, was destroyed after it impacted the ground shortly after takeoff from Espumoso Airport (SSEZ),…
- [NTSB ERA17WA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA028.md): Robinson R44 · Baleisky, Russia · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 23, 2016 · RA-04347 · Destroyed
  > On October 23, 2016, about 1030 coordinated universal time, a Robinson R44 helicopter, Russian registration RA-04347, was destroyed when it impacted terrain in the Baleisky district, in eastern Siberia, Russia, while en route from Zolotorechensk Airport to…
- [NTSB CEN17FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA024.md): Beech C23 · Osage Beach, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2016 · N20087 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control while maneuvering shortly after takeoff. Contributing to the loss of control was the pilot's attempt to climb with the flaps fully extended.
- [NTSB ERA17FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA027.md): Nanchang CJ6 · Blackshear, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2016 · N10EB · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The Bama 3 pilot's failure to properly conduct an overshoot maneuver and his premature climb before he was clear of the lead airplane, Bama 1, which lead to a midair collision
- [NTSB ERA17WA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA090.md): Aerofab Lake LA 250 · Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 17, 2016 · N724ST · Substantial damage
  > On October 17, 2016, about 2200 coordinated universal time, an AeroFab, Inc. Lake-250, N724ST, was substantially damaged when it impacted the ocean while on approach to Gregorio Luperón International Airport (POP), Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. The pilot…
- [NTSB CEN17WA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA017.md): Cessna F150 · Cambridge, United Kingdom · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 17, 2016 · G-BDZC · Substantial damage
  > On October 17, 2016, at 1021 coordinated universal time, a Reims Cessna F150M airplane, G-BDZC, crashed after takeoff at the Bourn Airfield (EGSN), Cambridge, United Kingdom. The pilot was fatally injured.The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction…
- [NTSB ERA17WA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA021.md): Cessna 172 · Peloponnese, Greece · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 16, 2016 · 5B-CLB · Destroyed
  > On October 16, 2016, about 1415 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 172P, Greek registration 5B-CLB, was destroyed when it impacted mountainous terrain while performing a cross-country training flight near Peloponnese, Greece. The Greek certificated…
- [NTSB ERA17FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA017.md): Piper PA28 · Austin, PA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2016 · C-GYSN · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control while maneuvering in night instrument conditions that included light-to-heavy rain with severe turbulence, updrafts and downdrafts, and hail. Contributing to the accident was the pilot experiencing spatial disorientation, his lack…
- [NTSB CEN17FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA016.md): Makela RV-4 · Oregonia, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2016 · N2626C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to fly at a low altitude, which resulted in the collision with a zipline.
- [NTSB WPR17FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA008.md): Cessna 182D · South Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2016 · N8718X · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot's decision to depart on and continue a flight over mountainous terrain into forecast instrument metrological conditions, icing, and hazardous wind conditions that exceeded the airplanes performance capabilities and resulted in an…
- [NTSB ERA17LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA018.md): Cessna 208 · Dunnellon, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2016 · N208KM · Substantial damage
  > The jumpmaster's failure to guard the reserve parachute ripcord, which caused an inadvertent deployment of his reserve parachute.
- [NTSB ANC17WA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC17WA030.md): Cessna 500 · Kelowna, Canada · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 14, 2016 · C-GTNG · Destroyed
  > On October 14, 2016, a Cessna C500 (Citation) departed Kelowna Airport (CYLW) at 0510 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC) for a flight to Calgary/Springbank Airport (CYBW), with a pilot and three passengers aboard. Shortly after departure, the aircraft…
- [NTSB ERA17FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA011.md): Piper PA 34-200 · East Hartford, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2016 · N15294 · Destroyed
  > The NTSB did not determine the probable cause of this event and does not plan to issue a report or open a public docket. The investigation of this event is being conducted under the jurisdiction of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
- [NTSB ERA17WA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA009.md): Cessna 207 · Santa Cruz, Cajamarca, Peru · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 10, 2016 · OB-1936-P · Destroyed
  > On October 10, 2016, about 1427 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 207A, Peruvian registration OB-1936-P, was destroyed during a collision with mountainous terrain near Santa Cruz, Cajamarca, Peru. The pilot and two passengers were fatally injured. The…
- [NTSB CEN17FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA012.md): Fairchild Hiller FH 1100 · Lino Lakes, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2016 · N4035G · Destroyed
  > The separation of the main rotor assembly due to mast bumping.
- [NTSB ANC17WA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC17WA002.md): Steen Skybolt · Blackfalds, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 6, 2016 · C-GWBD · Substantial damage
  > On October 06, 2016, about 2050 Coordinated Universal Time, an amateur-built Steen Skybolt airplane, C-GWBD, impacted terrain near Blackfalds, Alberta, Canada, under unknown circumstances. The pilot sustained fatal injuries. The Transportation Safety Board…
- [NTSB CEN17FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA005.md): Beech D95A · Hitchcock, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 2016 · N76S · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's loss of control during an aerodynamic stall demonstration, which resulted in an inadvertent spin from which he was unable to recover. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's lack of familiarity with the airplane's…
- [NTSB CEN17WA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA008.md): North American P-51D · East Anglia, United Kingdom · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 2, 2016 · G-MSTG · Substantial damage
  > This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. The foreign authority was the source of this information. On October 2, 2016, at 1438 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), a North American P-51D, British registration G-MSTG, impacted…
- [NTSB ANC17MA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC17MA001.md): Cessna 208B · Togiak, AK · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Oct 2, 2016 · N208SD · Destroyed
  > The flight crew's decision to continue the visual flight rules flight into deteriorating visibility and their failure to perform an immediate escape maneuver after entry into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into…
- [NTSB ERA17FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA001.md): Culver PQ 14A · Hickory, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2016 · N4648V · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's use of automobile gasoline, which increased the likelihood of carburetor icing.
- [NTSB ERA16WA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16WA332.md): Cessna 208 · San Antonio De Prado, Colombia · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 30, 2016 · HK3804 · Substantial damage
  > On September 30, 2016, about 1705 coordinated universal time, a Cessna 208B, Colombian registration HK3804, was substantially damaged when it impacted high terrain near San Antonio De Prado, Colombia. One of the Colombian certificated pilots and three of the…
- [NTSB ERA16FA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA329.md): Cessna 172 · Laytonsville, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2016 · N52126 · Destroyed
  > The pilot/mechanic's failure to maintain airspeed following a loss of engine power, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall. Also causal was the pilot/mechanic's failure to service the engine…
- [NTSB ERA16FA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA325.md): Mooney M20J · Pittstown, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2016 · N526AM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing touchdown attitude, which resulted in a propeller strike, and his inappropriate decision to abort the landing after the propeller had contacted the runway, which resulted in a loss of thrust and led to an aerodynamic stall during…
- [NTSB ERA16FA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA324.md): Cessna 120 · North Collins, NY · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2016 · N3580V · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of the second airplane's pilot to see and avoid the first airplane as he was overtaking the first airplane.
- [NTSB CEN16WA384](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16WA384.md): Cessna 206 · Lake Kuashkuapishiu, Canada · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 25, 2016 · C-FWBQ · Substantial damage
  > On September 25, 2016, a Cessna U206F airplane, C-FWBQ, collided with terrain after departing from Lake Kuashkuapishiu, Quebec. The pilot was seriously injured and two passengers were fatally injured. This investigation is under the jurisdiction and control…
- [NTSB ERA16WA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16WA327.md): Agusta Bell AB206-B3 · Yartsevo, Russia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 24, 2016 · RA-01630 · Substantial damage
  > On September 24, 2016, at an unknown time, an Agusta-Bell AB206-B3 helicopter, Russian registration RA-01630, was substantially damaged when it crashed under unknown circumstances near Yartsevo, Russia. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured.The…
- [NTSB ANC16RA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16RA074.md): Pitts S2 · Seoul, South Korea · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 24, 2016 · HL1161 · Substantial damage
  > On September 24, 2016, about 1132 local time, an Aviat Pitts S-2B airplane, Republic of Korea registration number HL1161, operated by the pilot, was destroyed following an impact with terrain during an airshow at Taean Airfield, Republic of Korea. The pilot…
- [NTSB ERA16WA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16WA334.md): Beech E55 · Campinapolis, Brazil · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 22, 2016 · PR-DTA · Destroyed
  > On September 22, 2016, about 2210 universal time coordinated, a Beech E55, Brazilian registration PR-DTA, was destroyed when it impacted terrain near Campinapolis, Brazil. The airplane departed the Santa Genoveva Airport (SBGO), Goiana, Brazil, and was…
- [NTSB CEN16FA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA378.md): Piper PA 28-235 · Lee's Summit, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2016 · N8983W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper control inputs during takeoff, which resulted in the exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and subsequent departure stall, and loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB ERA16WA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16WA337.md): Embraer EMB810 · Miranda, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 19, 2016 · PT-VKY · Destroyed
  > On September 19, 2016, at 2000 coordinated universal time (1600 local), a Piper designed Embraer EMB810-D, Brazilian registration PT-VKY, was destroyed when it impacted terrain in the Miranda Municipality, State of Mato Grosso Do Sul, Brazil. The pilot was…
- [NTSB CEN16FA373](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA373.md): Cessna 182 · Ephraim, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2016 · N2012F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to execute a maneuvering approach at low altitude during night conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.
- [NTSB CEN16WA377](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16WA377.md): Piper PA28 · Gödöllo, Pest, Hungary, Hungary · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 18, 2016 · HA-APZ · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
- [NTSB WPR16FA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA182.md): Beech 95 B55 (T42A) · Broadus, MT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2016 · N413D · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's departure from cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB ERA16FA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA316.md): Cessna A188 · Alapaha, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2016 · N3547Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude during aerial application operations, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and entering an aerodynamic stall and spin.
- [NTSB WPR16WA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16WA186.md): Little Eagle LE500 · Shijiazhuang City, China · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 15, 2016 · B-9246 · Destroyed
  > On September 15, 2016, about 0308 Universal Time, a Little Eagle LE500 single-engine airplane, Chinese registration B-9246, impacted flat terrain about 1,640 feet from the approach end of runway 18, at the Luan Cheng General Aviation Airport, Shijiazhuang…
- [NTSB ERA16WA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16WA317.md): Piper PA28 · Flanders, Colombia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 15, 2016 · HK1328G · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > On September 15, 2016, about 1523 universal coordinated time, a Piper PA-28-140; Colombian registration, HK1328G, operated by Aeroandes Flight Training School, and a Cessna 152; Columbian registration, HK2092G, operated by Acahel Flight Training School…
- [NTSB CEN16FA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA370.md): Piper PA 11 · Arcanum, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 2016 · N4910M · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's reckless flying attitude and use of multiple psychoactive drugs, which likely impaired his ability to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB WPR16FA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA178.md): Piper PA 28R-201T · Reno, NV · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2016 · N821ET · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to depart with the airplane loaded above its maximum gross weight and at or just beyond its aft center of gravity limitations, which resulted in a loss of control during the initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pressure to…
- [NTSB WPR16WA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16WA180.md): Cessna 172RG · Parafield Aerodrome, Australia, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 11, 2016 · VH-MKG
  > On September 11, 2016, at 1606 local time, Cessna 172RG, VH-MKG, while hand-starting the engine at Parafield Aerodrome, Australia, the pilot was fatally injured and the damage to the airplane is unknown. The flight was under the pertinent civil regulations of…
- [NTSB ANC16FA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16FA065.md): Hefty Polar Cub · Anchorage, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2016 · N62905 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's severe impairment from carbon monoxide poisoning in flight, which resulted in a loss of control and a subsequent collision with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB CEN16WA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16WA365.md): Robinson R66 · Carinthia, Austria · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 8, 2016 · OE-XHA · Destroyed
  > On September 8, 2016, at 1920 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Robinson R66, Austrian registration OE-XHA, was destroyed when it impacted terrain under unknown circumstances near Carinthia, Austria. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of…
- [NTSB ERA16FA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA312.md): Beech F33 · Carrollton, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2016 · N6027K · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the Beech pilot to see and avoid the Diamond that was in front of and below his airplane on final approach and his use of an incorrect radio communication frequency for the airport.
- [NTSB CEN16FA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA361.md): Piper PA 46-310P · Chariton, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2016 · N465JM · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's design stress limitations and a subsequent in-flight breakup. Contributing to the…
- [NTSB ERA16FA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA311.md): Sikorsky S61 · Palm Bay, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2016 · N805AR · Destroyed
  > A dual loss of engine power for undetermined reasons after the pilot's improper decision to attempt another maneuver after recovering from a perceived compressor stall, rather than returning to the airport.
- [NTSB CEN16WA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16WA368.md): Piper PA34 · Skopje, Macedonia, North Macedonia · Accident · 6 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 6, 2016 · D-GLLW · Destroyed
  > On September 6, 2016, about 1540 local time, a Piper PA-34-200T multi-engine airplane, serial number 34-8070170, German registry D-GLLW, was destroyed after impacting terrain while on an ILS approach to Runway 34 at Alexander the Great Airport (LWSK), Skopje,…
- [NTSB CEN16WA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16WA357.md): Robin DR400 · Villanueva del Condado, Spain · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 6, 2016 · EC-KFG · Substantial damage
  > On September 6, 2016, about 1420 hours coordinated universal time (UTC), a French manufactured Robin DR400-180 airplane, Spanish registration EC-KFG, impacted terrain neat Villanueva del Condado, Leon, Spain. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The…
- [NTSB ANC16WA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16WA064.md): Bell 206B · Fox Creek, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 5, 2016 · C-GHHU · Substantial damage
  > On September 5, 2016, about 1520 mountain daylight time, a Bell 206B helicopter, Canadian registration C-GHHU, impacted terrain during an aerial survey flight subsequent to a power loss about 12 miles southwest of Fox Creek, Alberta, Canada. The helicopter…
- [NTSB CEN16WA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16WA358.md): Bell 206B · Flatlands, Canada · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 4, 2016 · C-GVJT · Substantial damage
  > On September 4, 2016, about 1600 Atlantic Daylight Time, a Bell model 206B helicopter, Canadian registration C-GVJT, serial number 3492, collided with power lines during cruise flight before crashing into the Restigouche River near Flatlands, New Brunswick,…
- [NTSB CEN16FA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA346.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Moss Hill, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2016 · N787MW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control attempting to recover from a low-level aerobatic maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to attempt the low-level maneuver which significantly reduced any margin for error.

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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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