# 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 ERA16FA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA309.md): Cessna 172 · Hollywood, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2016 · N6091E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight weather planning, which resulted in continued flight into a thunderstorm and a subsequent loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB CEN16LA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA347.md): Haggenmacher Bensen · Bryant, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2016 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of gyroplane control during an intentional high-speed pass, which resulted in the gyroplane porpoising and impacting terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to conduct the flight in an aircraft in which he had little…
- [NTSB CEN16FA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA344.md): Aves Douglas James RV 6 · Viborg, SD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2016 · N676DT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack, an aerodynamic stall, and subsequent flat spin into terrain.
- [NTSB ERA16WA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16WA315.md): Air Tractor AT502 · Sorriso, Brazil · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 1, 2016 · PR-SLV · Destroyed
  > On September 1, 2016, about 1905 coordinated universal time, a privately owned and operated Air Tractor AT-502B, Brazilian registration PR-SLV, experienced an in-flight loss of control and impacted terrain near Sorriso Municipality, State of Mato Grosso,…
- [NTSB CEN16WA371](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16WA371.md): Piper PA28 · Bovec, Slovenia · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 1, 2016 · S5-DES · Destroyed
  > On September 1, 2016, about 1545 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA-28-161, Slovenia-registration S5-DES, was destroyed when it crashed into mountainous terrain near Bovec, Slovenia. The pilot and two passengers were fatally injured. The flight originated…
- [NTSB WPR16FA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA172.md): Beech A36 · Sparks, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2016 · N985CA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's selection of a landing runway which, given the wind and traffic conditions, was susceptible to high crosswinds and the translation of wake turbulence across its approach path, and the controller's and pilot's failure to ensure separation from the…
- [NTSB CEN16FA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA341.md): Beech A36 · Bentonville, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2016 · N8283D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to monitor and/or transmit his position over the uncontrolled airport's common traffic advisory frequency, and his decision to continue the takeoff when he observed conflicting traffic on the runway.
- [NTSB ANC16FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16FA061.md): Cessna 208 · Russian Mission, AK · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2016 · N752RV · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other while in level cruise flight, which resulted in a midair collision.
- [NTSB WPR16FA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA170.md): Cessna 182 · Clinton, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2016 · N9936T · Destroyed
  > The sudden right turn on approach to landing for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN16LA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA338.md): Cessna 172 · New Orleans, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2016 · N984RA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to continue a descent during a night visual approach a for landing which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the reduced visibility and pilot's disregard of the PAPI indications that the…
- [NTSB WPR16WA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16WA192.md): Cessna 182 · Mpumalanga Province, South Africa · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 27, 2016 · ZS-PHB · Destroyed
  > On August 27, 2016, about 1025 coordinated universal time, a Cessna 182Q, South African registration ZS-PHB, was destroyed when it impacted terrain shortly after takeoff from Komati Gorge Lodge private airstrip, Mpumalanga Province, South Africa. The pilot…
- [NTSB WPR16WA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16WA190.md): Xtremeair XA42 · Zhangye Ganzhou, China · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 27, 2016 · N344XA · Substantial damage
  > On August 27, 2016, at 1047 local time, an XtremeAir XA-42, N344XA, operated by Southern Aircraft Consultancy Inc. collided with the ground during an aerobatic maneuver at an airshow near the Zhangye Ganzhou Airport, China. The airplane was operating under…
- [NTSB WPR16FA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA169.md): Boeing A75N1(PT17) · Madras, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2016 · N999PP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the runway during a low-level aerobatic maneuver. Contributing to the accident was a high density altitude and the pilot's failure to plan/adequately compensate for high density altitude conditions.
- [NTSB ERA16WA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16WA307.md): Piper PA25 · Finca, Colombia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 26, 2016 · HK588 · Destroyed
  > On August 26, 2016, about 1250 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA-25-260, Colombian registration HK588, operated by Fumigaciones Aereas Del Norte S.A.S., was destroyed when it collided with an electrical wire and terrain near Finca, Colombia. The…
- [NTSB CEN16WA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16WA337.md): Yakovlev/Chinnery YAK 11 · Speyer, Germany · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 25, 2016 · N111YK · Substantial damage
  > On August 25, 2016, at 0651 universal coordinated time, a Yakolev YAK-11, US registration N111YK, crashed under unknown circumstances in Speyer, Germany. The pilot was fatally injured and the airplane was destroyed. The accident investigation is under the…
- [NTSB CEN16FA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA333.md): Cessna 172N · Terre Haute, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2016 · N17SK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a normal approach path to the runway, which resulted in the airplane colliding with a tree and a house during final approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent flight experience.
- [NTSB ERA16FA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA297.md): Heberlein Ronald Vans RV 9A · Sebring, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2016 · N379RV · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain.
- [NTSB CEN16FA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA331.md): Stemme S10 VT · Telluride, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2016 · N5021 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's encounter with a downdraft that exceeded the climb performance of the powered glider and resulted in his inability to maintain clearance from the trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly near building clouds and rain…
- [NTSB CEN16LA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA326.md): Thrush S2R T660 · Ruthton, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2016 · N40499 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid the tower guy-wire during an agricultural spraying operation.
- [NTSB CEN16FA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA328.md): Aero Commander S2R · Center, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2016 · N8870Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during a low-level maneuver, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA16WA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16WA298.md): Cessna 550 · Charallave, Venezuela · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Foreign · Aug 16, 2016 · YV3051 · Destroyed
- [NTSB ERA16FA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA289.md): Piper PA 31 · Northport, AL · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2016 · N447SA · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of power in both engines due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's fuel mismanagement, and his subsequent failure to follow the emergency checklist. Contributing to the pilot's failure to follow the emergency checklist was his lack of…
- [NTSB ANC16FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16FA057.md): Champion 7ECA · Chugiak, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2016 · N9541S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a steep low-altitude turn following a loss of engine power, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control at too low…
- [NTSB ERA16FA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA288.md): Beech 95 B55 (T42A) · Fredericksburg, VA · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2016 · N128VB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot(s) failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an attempted go-around, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN16WA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16WA325.md): Piper PA38 · Peterborough, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 11, 2016 · C-FSYH · Substantial damage
  > On August 11, 2016, at 0520 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA-38-112, Canadian-registered C-FSYH, was damaged when it struck several metal poles during a forced landing near Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the…
- [NTSB CEN16FA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA315.md): Hughes 269C · Howe, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2016 · N9277R · Substantial damage
  > The improper execution of an autorotation following the loss of engine power, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's lack of remedial action during the autorotation.
- [NTSB ERA16WA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16WA287.md): Cessna 172 · Fredonia, Colombia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 9, 2016 · HK4822G · Substantial damage
  > On August 9, 2016, about 2156 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 172N, Colombian registration HK4822G, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain near Fredonia, Antioquia, Colombia. The flight instructor and student pilot were fatally injured and…
- [NTSB CEN16WA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16WA340.md): Quad City Challenger II · Amos, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 9, 2016 · C-IIJW · Destroyed
  > On August 9, 2016, at 1530 UTC, a Quad City Challenger II (S/N CH2-0903-2368), C-IIJW, impacted terrain near the runway end at Amos/Magny Airport (CYEY), Amos, Quebec, Canada. The aircraft was destroyed and sole occupant on board was fatally injured. The…
- [NTSB CEN16LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA312.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Hickory Ridge, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2016 · N634LA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a transmission line while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB WPR16FA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA160.md): AMS Flight Carat A · Minden, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2016 · N11DY · Substantial damage
  > Impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB CEN16WA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16WA318.md): Piper PA28 · Winchelsea, East Sussex, United Kingdom · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 6, 2016 · G-CDER
  > On August 6, 2016, a Piper PA-28-161 airplane, G-CDER, sank after ditching near Winchelsea, East Sussex. The pilot was fatally injured. This investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the government of the United Kingdom. Any further information…
- [NTSB CEN16FA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA308.md): Pzl-Bielsko SZD 55-1 · Channahon, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2016 · N551DR · Substantial damage
  > The glider pilot's failure to maintain adequate pitch control while being towed and his subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed control after releasing from the towline, which resulted in the glider exceeding its critical angle of attack and an…
- [NTSB CEN16FA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA307.md): Wilson BUGATTI-DEMONGE 100P · Burns Flat, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2016 · N110PX · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed following an engine anomaly during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was an…
- [NTSB CEN16LA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA310.md): Piper PA-11 · Indianola, IA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2016 · N4707M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in the airplane being operated above its maximum gross weight, degraded its climb performance, and led to an aerodynamic stall during the initial climb.
- [NTSB WPR16FA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA158.md): Piper PA 34-200T · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2016 · N82806 · Destroyed
  > A departure flight path that consisted of several unexplained turns during the initial climbout, and terminated in a high-speed descent and ground impact. The reason(s) for the turns and descent could not be determined due to lack of definitive evidence.
- [NTSB ERA16FA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA279.md): Cessna 414 · Destin, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2016 · N2735A · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation shortly after takeoff, while maneuvering over water during dark night conditions.
- [NTSB DCA16WA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16WA218.md): Robinson R44 · Lusikisuki, near Port John, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 3, 2016 · ZS-RXW · Destroyed
  > The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Robinson R44 helicopter that occurred on August 03, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist SACAA's investigation under the…
- [NTSB DCA16RA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16RA206.md): Boeing 777 · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 3, 2016 · A6-EMW · Destroyed
  > The United Arab Emirates General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BOEING 777 that occurred on August 03, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the GCAA's investigation under the…
- [NTSB CEN16FA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA304.md): Schweizer 269C 1 · Jeanerette, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2016 · N1549W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of helicopter control for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.
- [NTSB WPR16FA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA157.md): Arion Lightning LS-1 · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2016 · N341AL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control due to an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted in an accelerated stall and subsequent impact with a building. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's unreported physiological…
- [NTSB WPR16WA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16WA161.md): Piper PA31 · Nong Prue, Thailand, Thailand · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 1, 2016 · HS-FGB · Destroyed
  > On August 1, 2016, at 1605 local time, a Piper PA31-350, HS-FGB, was destroyed after it collided with a wooden bridge during an emergency landing near Nong Prue, Thailand. The aircraft was operated under the pertinent regulations of the Government of…
- [NTSB WPR16FA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA154.md): Sperling Richard G Lancair 360 · The Dalles, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2016 · N528HZ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control during an aborted landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before touchdown.
- [NTSB ERA16WA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16WA306.md): Embraer EMB820 · Londrina City, Brazil · Accident · 8 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 31, 2016 · PT-EFQ · Destroyed
  > On July 31, 2016, at 2357 universal coordinated time, an Embraer EMB820C (Piper PA-31-350), Brazilian registration PT-EFQ, was destroyed when it impacted a power line and terrain following a loss of power in the left engine, while on approach to Londrina…
- [NTSB DCA16MA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16MA204.md): Kubicek BB85 · Lockhart, TX · Accident · 16 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Jul 30, 2016 · N2469L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's pattern of poor decision-making that led to the initial launch, continued flight in fog and above clouds, and descent near or through clouds that decreased the pilot's ability to see and avoid obstacles. Contributing to the accident were (1) the…
- [NTSB WPR16FA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA153.md): Piper PA-31T · McKinleyville, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2016 · N661TC · Destroyed
  > An inflight fire in the floor area near the main bus tie circuit breaker panel that resulted from chafing between an electrical wire and a hydraulic line and/or airplane structure.
- [NTSB CEN16LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA292.md): Air Tractor AT 402 · Sac City, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2016 · N1016G · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from power lines. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to circle over the field to identify hazards before beginning the aerial application.
- [NTSB CEN16LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA291.md): Air Tractor AT602 · David City, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2016 · N2033N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN16FA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA295.md): Mooney M20J · Holmen, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2016 · N54PM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control during an instrument approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of instrument flight proficiency.
- [NTSB CEN16FA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA290.md): Flight Design Ctls · Fond du Lac, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2016 · N527TS · Substantial damage
  > Carburetor contamination following exposure to water in the fuel, which resulted in a carburetor malfunction and a partial loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's loss of airplane control that resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB WPR16FA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA152.md): Cessna 310B · Columbia, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2016 · N6605B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control during takeoff initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

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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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