# 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 ERA15LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA219.md): Rainbow Aerotrike · Chesnee, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 2015 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain lateral or bank control during takeoff, which resulted in collision with, and subsequent suspension from, a tree. Contributing to the pilot’s fatal injuries was his attempt to jump out of the trike to a nearby tree limb.
- [NTSB ERA15LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA149.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 2015 · N6514P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent placement of both fuel selectors to the "off" position, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA15FA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA147.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Kosciusko, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2015 · N7698S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to make a low pass over a lake near trees and his subsequent failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering at a low altitude to avoid trees, which resulted in an inadvertent cross-control aerodynamic stall from which he was…
- [NTSB DCA15WA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA15WA090.md): Bell UH1H - NO Series · Cape Town, South Africa · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 8, 2015 · ZS-HBV · Destroyed
  > The government of South Africa has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Bell UH-1H helicopter that occurred on March 08, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of South Africa's investigation under the…
- [NTSB CEN15FA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA164.md): Airbus Helicopters (Eurocopte EC-130-B4 · St Louis, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2015 · N356AM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to land during unfavorable wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control due to settling with power. Contributing to the accident were the lack of an adequate approach path due to numerous obstructions and the lack of available…
- [NTSB CEN15FA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA163.md): Ahrens Gerd H RV 6 · Pratt, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2015 · N4074V · Substantial damage
  > A hard landing, which resulted in the pilot’s loss of directional control and the airplane’s subsequent nose-over.
- [NTSB ERA15FA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA144.md): Mooney M20F · Norfolk, VA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 2015 · N66BB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly execute the instrument approach procedure. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's improper preflight planning and his decision to conduct the flight in instrument meteorological conditions at night into forecast moderate…
- [NTSB CEN15WA450](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15WA450.md): Piper PA28 · Witzenhausen, Germany, Germany · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 4, 2015 · D-ERIF · Substantial damage
  > On March 4, 2015, about 0718 UTC, a Piper PA28, German registration D-ERIF, owned by a private individual, was substantially damaged when it impacted heavily wooded terrain near Witzenhausen, Germany, under unknown circumstances. The pilot was fataly injured.…
- [NTSB ERA15FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA141.md): Colyaer SL Freedom · Boynton Beach, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 2015 · N787Z · Destroyed
  > An in-flight loss of control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB ERA15FA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA139.md): Adams Donald L DA1 · Sebring, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 2015 · N797A · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB CEN15FA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA154.md): Rose Thunder Mustang · Helotes, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 2015 · N7TR · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain terrain clearance from terrain after initiating an aerobatic maneuver at a low altitude.
- [NTSB CEN15WA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15WA152.md): Avions Robin Robin DR 400/140 B · Yverdon LSGY, Switzerland · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 23, 2015 · HB-KDD · Destroyed
- [NTSB WPR15LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA111.md): Piper PA46 - 350P · Spokane, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 2015 · CGVZW · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power due to the refueler’s incorrect refueling of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the fixed-base operator’s improper fueling nozzle, which facilitated the use of an incorrect fuel, and the pilot’s inadequate preflight…
- [NTSB WPR15WA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15WA108.md): Robinson R44 II · Queenstown, New Zealand, New Zealand · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 19, 2015 · ZK-IPY · Substantial damage
  > On February 19, 2015, at 0244 universal coordinated time, a Robinson R44 II, ZK-IPY, operated by Over the Top Limited, collided with terrain under unknown circumstances near Queenstown, New Zealand. The two occupants on board were fatally injured and the…
- [NTSB ERA15WA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15WA137.md): Cessna 182P · Bueno Brandao, Brazil · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 19, 2015 · PT-KBV · Destroyed
  > On February 19, 2015, about 1340 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Cessna 182P, Brazilian registration PT-KBV, was destroyed when it broke up inflight and impacted terrain near the Bueno Brandao Municipality, in the State of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The pilot,…
- [NTSB ERA15LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA133.md): Johnson Joel H Rans S-6ES Coyote II · Rincon, PR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 2015 · N5196W · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate maintenance and inspection of the fuel system, which resulted in partial blockage of a fuel filter, a partial loss of engine power, and subsequent ditching.
- [NTSB CEN15WA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15WA143.md): Judr Zdenek Prazdny Rotorway · Bohušovice nad Ohrí, Czechia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 12, 2015 · N111ZP · Destroyed
- [NTSB ERA15FA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA129.md): Beech 1900 · Miami, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 2015 · YV1674 · Destroyed
  > The left engine propeller's uncommanded travel to the feathered position during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined due to impact damage. Contributing to the accident was the flight crew's failure to establish a coordinated climb once the left…
- [NTSB ERA15FA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA128.md): Piper PA28 · Greensboro, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 2015 · N5985U · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power after takeoff due to fuel starvation as a result of excessive wear of the fuel selector valve. Also causal was the owner/operator and maintenance personnel's inadequate maintenance, and inadequate postmaintenance inspection.
- [NTSB CEN15FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA141.md): Richard Lacourse Wheeler Express · Kersey, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 2015 · N564ER · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during an off-airport forced landing following a total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination of the engine. Contributing to the accident was the pilots'…
- [NTSB ERA15WA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15WA131.md): Cessna A188 · Tapes, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 7, 2015 · PT-LOA · Destroyed
  > On February 7, 2015, about 1100 universal coordinated time, a Cessna A188, Brazilian registration PT-LOA, was destroyed when it struck a high-tension powerline and impacted terrain while maneuvering over a soybean field near Tapes, Brazil. The pilot was…
- [NTSB CEN15FA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA136.md): Cessna 441 · Argyle, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 2015 · N441TG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the instrument approach in night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall/spin at a low altitude.
- [NTSB CEN15FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA135.md): Piper PA46 500TP · Lubbock, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 2015 · N301D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation and light ice accumulation while operating in night, instrument meteorological conditions with gusting wind.
- [NTSB DCA15RA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA15RA059.md): ATR 72 · Taipei, Taiwan · Accident · 43 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 4, 2015 · B-22816 · Destroyed
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- [NTSB CEN15WA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15WA133.md): Piper PA 46 350P · Meyrin, Switzerland · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 30, 2015 · N246PR · Destroyed
- [NTSB CEN15FA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA127.md): Eagleston John H Vans RV9A · Kingston, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 2015 · N708JE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s continuation of a banked turn following the loss of engine power, which resulted in his failure to maintain adequate airspeed and the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and entering an accelerated stall at low altitude. Contributing…
- [NTSB DCA15WA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA15WA054.md): Hal Dhruv · Tena, Ecuador · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 27, 2015 · FAE-605 · Destroyed
  > The Civil Aviation Authority of Ecuador has notified the NTSB of an accident involving an Ecuadorian Air Force Hal Dhruv helicopter, which occurred on January 27, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S Accredited Representative to assist. All investigative…
- [NTSB WPR15LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA092.md): Alexander RV-7 · Seabeck, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 2015 · N747BA · Destroyed
  > A loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane impacted water, and the majority of the wreckage was not recovered.
- [NTSB CEN15WA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15WA124.md): Piper PA-30 · Rockenhausen, Germany · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 26, 2015 · D-GHFW · Substantial damage
  > On January 26, 2015, about 1032 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA-30 airplane, D-GHFW, crashed under unknown circumstances near Rockenhausen, Germany. The airplane was substantially damaged, and the pilot fatally injured. The airplane departed Annemasse…
- [NTSB CEN15FA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA126.md): Enstrom 280FX · Erie, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 2015 · N86235 · Destroyed
  > An in-flight failure of the helicopter's #2 main rotor spindle due to undetected fatigue cracking, which resulted in an in-flight breakup. Contributing to failure were the nonconforming thread root radius of the spindle and the manufacturer's failure to…
- [NTSB CEN15FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA119.md): Cessna 182L · Owen, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 2015 · N3181R · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's decision to initiate flight into forecasted icing conditions in an airplane that was not certified or equipped for flight into icing conditions, which resulted in significant structural ice accumulation to the extent that the airplane…
- [NTSB ERA15FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA109.md): Piper PA-23 · Lakeland, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 2015 · N465JA · Destroyed
  > An in-flight loss of control for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident investigation; the loss of control likely occurred during a simulated loss of power in the right engine during an instructional flight.
- [NTSB WPR15FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA088.md): Beech 36 · Mountain Pass, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 2015 · N999CJ · Destroyed
  > An in-flight loss of control for reasons that could not be determined based on available information.
- [NTSB CEN15WA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15WA148.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Rechberghausen, Germany · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 18, 2015 · D-EERZ · Substantial damage
  > On January 18, 2015, about 1455 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA-24-260 airplane, German registration D-EERZ, collided with a house near Rechberghausen, Germany. The pilot and passenger were both fatally injured. The airplane was destroyed. The accident…
- [NTSB ERA15FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA103.md): Luscombe 8 · Fort Valley, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 2015 · N1745K · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain airspeed during an approach with a simulated engine failure, which resulted in an exceedance of the wing’s critical angle-of-attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall/spin.
- [NTSB ERA15FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA102.md): Schmidt Albert D Aventura II · Sebring, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 2015 · N511DS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control while maneuvering at low altitude, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN15LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA104.md): Baker Bobby J Safari · The Woodlands, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 2015 · N416JB · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight separation of the helicopter’s horizontal stabilizer due to undetected fatigue cracking of the stabilizer spar, which resulted in a loss of control.
- [NTSB ERA15WA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15WA108.md): Cessna A188B · Baixa Grande do Ribeiro, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 14, 2015 · PT-FFH · Substantial damage
  > On January 14, 2015, about 1050 universal coordinated time, a Cessna A188B, Brazilian registration PT-FFH, was substantially damaged when it collided with a utility pole during an aerial application flight near Baixa Grande do Ribeiro, Brazil. The foreign…
- [NTSB ERA15FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA099.md): Cessna 152 · New Smyrna Beach, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2015 · N757ZM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while operating under visual flight rules (VFR) in night, instrument meteorological conditions, likely due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the outcome was the radar controller's failure to…
- [NTSB WPR15LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA084.md): Bruct J Myers RV-9A · Prineville, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 2015 · N8080S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during the climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin.
- [NTSB CEN15FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA101.md): Piper PA 28RT-201T · Brighton, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 2015 · N82828 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional descent into the terrain.
- [NTSB ERA15WA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15WA112.md): Embraer EMB-710C · Luziania, Brazil · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 10, 2015 · PT-NAB · Substantial damage
  > On January 10, 2015, about 2105 universal coordinated time, an Embraer EMB-710C, Brazilian registration PT-NAB, was substantially damaged when it impacted a residence, after experiencing a loss of engine power during the initial climb after takeoff from the…
- [NTSB ERA15WA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15WA104.md): Robinson R44 - II · Santa Monica, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 10, 2015 · PR-HPR · Destroyed
  > On January 10, 2015, about 2000 universal coordinated time, a Robinson R44 II, Brazilian registration PR-HPR, was destroyed by impact and fire after collision with wires and terrain during cruise flight in Santa Monica, Parana, Brazil. There was a post-crash…
- [NTSB ERA15FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA096.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Catano, PR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 2015 · N348VH · Destroyed
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain rotor rpm while maneuvering in the airport traffic pattern, which resulted in the helicopter’s uncontrolled descent to the water. Contributing to the accident was the student’s distraction with other aircraft operating…
- [NTSB WPR15FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA082.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Tooele, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2015 · N383GM · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument rated pilot’s decision to depart into low visibility conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impaired performance due to his use of the sedating antihistamine,…
- [NTSB WPR15FA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA081.md): Gibbs Lancair 320 · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2015 · N7ZL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to take off despite low fuel alerts, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, his subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which…
- [NTSB CEN15WA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15WA145.md): Pioneer 400 · Blackwood Forest, Hampshire, U.K., United Kingdom · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 3, 2015 · G-CVGO · Destroyed
  > On January 3, 2015, about 1530 UTC, a Pioneer 400 airplane, G-CVGO (s/n LAA 364-15006) impacted terrain near Blackwood Forest, Hampshire. Two persons on board were fatally injured and one was seriously injured. The airplane was destroyed. This investigation…
- [NTSB ERA15FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA088.md): Piper PA34 · Kuttawa, KY · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 2015 · N81291 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly set the left engine fuel selector before takeoff and to recognize the incorrect setting during the flight, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power on both engines.
- [NTSB WPR15FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA072.md): Bell 206 · Benson, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 2015 · N57AW · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions which resulted in an inflight collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning, during which he failed to identify forecasted…
- [NTSB CEN15FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA092.md): Piper PA 28-181 · Vaughn, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 2014 · N2558M · Substantial damage
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot’s continued flight into night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance from terrain.

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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
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?fatal=1&page=77

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