# 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 CEN15FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA030.md): Mooney M20 · Boulder, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2014 · N3539X · Substantial damage
  > The loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined by the postaccident examination, which was limited due to impact damage and postcrash fire.
- [NTSB CEN15LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA028.md): Huebbe Sonex HB · Plainview, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2014 · N244HB · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise flight due to a fatigue fracture of the crankshaft, which resulted in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB WPR15FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA021.md): Slingsby T67M 260 · Ridgecrest, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2014 · N456FR · Substantial damage
  > The pilots' failure to recover from a spin for reasons that could not be determined based on available information. Contributing to the student's fatal injury was his delayed egress from the airplane below the specified egression altitude.
- [NTSB ERA15WA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15WA026.md): Cessna 310R · Governors Harbor, Bahamas · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 24, 2014 · N310WL · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN15LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA026.md): Stephenson Stol CH 701 · Mount Vernon, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2014 · N34WS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s impairment due to the ingestion of alcohol and sedating medications, which led to her improper decision to conduct low-level flight, affected her ability to safety operate the airplane, and resulted in her failure to maintain clearance from power…
- [NTSB CEN15FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA027.md): Cessna T210M · Bay City, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2014 · N761SU · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated pilot’s continued visual flight into instrument flight rules conditions, which resulted in an in-flight loss of control.
- [NTSB ERA15FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA025.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Frederick, MD · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2014 · N122ES · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the helicopter pilots and the airplane pilot to maintain an adequate visual lookout for known traffic in the traffic pattern, which resulted in a midair collision. Contributing to the accident were the airplane pilot's descent below the…
- [NTSB ERA15FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA023.md): Beech D95 · Bahama, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2014 · N64GM · Substantial damage
  > The pilots' failure to maintain adequate airspeed during climb, which resulted in the airplane's wing exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's decision to conduct a…
- [NTSB WPR15FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA016.md): Sonex Sonex Trigear · Fawnskin, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2014 · N91922 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed after takeoff, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall/spin at low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the airplane's reduced climb…
- [NTSB CEN15FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA022.md): CGS Hawk Arrow II Slsa · Lonoke, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2014 · N916H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control while turning onto the base leg of the traffic pattern due to his failure to maintain sufficient speed and/or overbanking, which resulted in the airplane impacting trees. Contributing to the pilot's fatal injuries was his…
- [NTSB ERA15FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA017.md): Aeronca 7EC · Cordele, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2014 · N946DR · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight loss of control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB ERA15FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA016.md): Rockwell International 112 · Gainesville, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2014 · N1148J · Destroyed
  > The partial loss of engine power due to the undetected blockage of the inlet and outlet ports of the manifold valve by an organic compound of an unknown source.
- [NTSB WPR15WA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15WA037.md): Amateur Built VAN'S RV-6A · Moorabbin, Australia, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 14, 2014 · VH-JON · Substantial damage
  > On October 14, 2014, at 1340 local time, an amateur built Vans RV-6A, VH-JON, collided with terrain near Moorabbin, Australia. The airplane was being operated under the pertinent civil regulations of the government of Australia. The airplane was substantially…
- [NTSB CEN15FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA008.md): Piper PA46 · Dubuque, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2014 · N9126V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control while attempting to fly a missed approach procedure in instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB CEN15FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA009.md): Raytheon 58 · Palos Hills, IL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2014 · N31EW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation while operating in night, instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB WPR15FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA010.md): Cessna 170B · Yerington, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2014 · N3558C · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of the Savannah pilot to maintain awareness of the position of the Cessna while attempting a join up maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the impaired decision-making of the Savannah's pilot due to the combined effects of licit and illicit…
- [NTSB WPR15WA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15WA019.md): Robinson R44 II · Mount Arthur, New Zealand, New Zealand · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 7, 2014 · ZK-HBQ · Destroyed
  > On October 7, 2014, at an unknown time, a Robinson R44, ZK-HBQ, collided with terrain near Mount Arthur, New Zealand. The helicopter was operated by Helicopter Charter Karamea under the pertinent civil regulations of the government of New Zealand. The pilot…
- [NTSB WPR15GA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15GA005.md): Marsh S 2F3AT · El Portal, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 7, 2014 · N449DF · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering at a low altitude.
- [NTSB CEN15LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA004.md): Celier Xenon R · Loma, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2014 · N719MB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a static wire and his decision to maneuver the gyroplane at low altitude.
- [NTSB CEN15FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA003.md): Bell Helicopter Textron 206L 1 · Wichita Falls, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 2014 · N335AE · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain yaw control when he applied power to execute a go-around at a low airspeed in dark, night conditions, which resulted in a rapid, uncommanded right yaw due to a loss of tail rotor effectiveness.
- [NTSB WPR15LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA001.md): Gaston Thomas D Thunder Mustang · Council, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2014 · N51TG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control while maneuvering for landing following a loss of oil pressure. Contributing to the accident was foreign material contamination of the oil system due to improper maintenance.
- [NTSB ERA15FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA003.md): Miller Raymond A Sonex Waiex · Palm Coast, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2014 · N461MM · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined due to the postaccident condition of the engine and its associated fuel and ignition systems.
- [NTSB ERA15WA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15WA004.md): Cessna T206H · Sarayacu, Pastaza, Ecuador · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 1, 2014 · HC-CLO · Destroyed
  > On October 1, 2014, about 2200 universal coordinated time, a Cessna T206H, Ecuadorian registration HC-CLO, was destroyed when it impacted a field while returning to land at an airstrip in Sarayacu, Pastaza, Ecuador, after a loss of engine power during initial…
- [NTSB ERA15LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA001.md): Air Command 582 · Monongahela, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2014 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The amateur-built gyroplane’s collision with terrain for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to conduct the flight without obtaining additional training.
- [NTSB CEN14FA522](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA522.md): Cessna T337G · Plano, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2014 · N37E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to recognize the airplane’s low altitude and arrest the airplane’s descent on approach to the airport in dark night conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s degraded night…
- [NTSB ERA14FA461](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA461.md): Eagle R&D Helicycle · Gallatin, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2014 · N7062U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to fly the improperly balanced helicopter at high speed and low altitude, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's depression and resulting degradation of executive…
- [NTSB WPR14FA393](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA393.md): Tifft Kitfox III · Lake Stevens, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2014 · N307KF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during initial climb, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the inability of the flight instructor to take control…
- [NTSB ERA14FA459](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA459.md): Cessna 172M · Lancaster, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2014 · N9679H · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The other airplane pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout for known traffic in the fly-in event traffic pattern, which resulted in a midair collision.
- [NTSB CEN14LA527](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA527.md): Butcher Russell A RV9A · Shepherd, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2014 · N809RD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control during the landing approach after a loss of engine power, which led to a collision with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning, which led to fuel exhaustion and…
- [NTSB ERA14WA457](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14WA457.md): Bell 206B · Bolivar, Venezuela · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 23, 2014 · YV-2537 · Substantial damage
  > On September 23, 2014, about 2200 universal coordinated time, a Bell 206B helicopter, Venezuelan registration YV-2537, operated by Aerocopter C.A., impacted terrain after a loss of engine power in Bolivar State, Venezuela. The pilot and the two passengers…
- [NTSB CEN14WA518](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14WA518.md): Amateur Construction Denney Kitfox MK2 · Tempsford, United Kingdom, United Kingdom · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 23, 2014 · G-TOMZ · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
- [NTSB ERA14WA454](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14WA454.md): Diamond Aircraft Industries IN DA20-C1 · Marina di Campo, Italy · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 22, 2014 · OE-ADH · Substantial damage
  > On September 22, 2014, about 1530 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Diamond, DA20, Italian registration OE-ADH, was substantially damaged when it impacted the ground shortly after takeoff from Aeroporto di Marina di Campo (LIRJ), Marina di Campo, Italy. The…
- [NTSB WPR14FA382](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA382.md): Piper PA 28R-180 · Saratoga, WY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2014 · N4618J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain a positive climb rate after takeoff in dark, night conditions, which resulted in his controlled flight into terrain due to the lack of ground references or natural horizon.
- [NTSB CEN14LA508](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA508.md): Brupbacher Chris CB2000 · Reserve, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2014 · N5002E · Destroyed
  > The failure of the flight control rod bearing due to an undetected preexisting corrosion-induced crack, which resulted in the main rotor blades going to full pitch and the rotor mast folding; this allowed the pusher propeller to strike and sever the tail.
- [NTSB WPR14WA398](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14WA398.md): De Havilland 6 · Mount Lawes, Papua New Guinea, Papua New Guinea · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 20, 2014 · P2-KSF · Substantial damage
  > On September 20, 2014, at 0935 local time, a DeHavilland DHC-6 300, P2-KSF, collided with steep, jungle-covered terrain just below the summit of Mount Lawes, Papua New Guinea. The aircraft was operated by Hevilift under the pertinent civil regulations of the…
- [NTSB CEN14LA507](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA507.md): Manweiller Acro Sport II · Middletown, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2014 · N94SM · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the flying pilot to maintain airplane control after an aerodynamic stall/spin occurred during the aerobatic maneuver following a reported intermittent loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident…
- [NTSB WPR14WA395](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14WA395.md): Cessna 172 - P · Sumenep, Indonesia, Indonesia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 19, 2014 · PK-MSN · Destroyed
  > On September 19, 2014 at 0636 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 172P, PK-MSN, collided with terrain shortly after takeoff from Trunojoyo Airport, Sumenep, Indonesia. The airplane was operated by Merpati Pilot School under the pertinent civil regulations of…
- [NTSB WPR14FA381](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA381.md): Cessna 162 · Borrego Springs, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2014 · N3037H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to recover from a stall, which resulted in a subsequent spin from which he did not recover because he did not immediately apply the proper stall and spin recovery techniques.
- [NTSB ERA14FA445](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA445.md): North American T 28C · Alton, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2014 · N531KG · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain altitude while performing low-level aerobatic maneuvers, which resulted in collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper decision to attempt aerobatics at such a low altitude.
- [NTSB CEN14FA506](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA506.md): Cessna 172R · Okmulgee, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2014 · N2435R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB CEN14LA504](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA504.md): Saccio Thomas A Seawind 3000 · Bloomington, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2014 · N516SW · Destroyed
  > An in-flight fire for reasons that could not be determined because the examination of the airplane did not reveal the source of the fire.
- [NTSB ERA14FA455](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA455.md): Piper J3C-65 · Fort Gaines, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2014 · N95480 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during flight, which resulted in a collision with a river.
- [NTSB CEN14WA498](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14WA498.md): Agusta Bell 206B · Flamborough, United Kingdom · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 16, 2014 · G-SUEX · Destroyed
  > On September 16, 2014, at 1241 coordinated universal time, an Agusta-Bell 206B helicopter, G-SUEX, impacted the water off the coast of Flamborough, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom. The pilot and passenger were both fatally injured. The helicopter was destroyed.…
- [NTSB ERA14WA439](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14WA439.md): Beech BE-300-LW · Buenos Aires, Argentina · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 14, 2014 · LV-WLT · Destroyed
  > On September 14, 2014, about 1520 coordinated universal time, a Beech BE-300-LW, Argentine registration LV-WLT, was destroyed while the airplane was on the initial approach in instrument meteorological conditions to Jorge Newbery Airport (SABE), Buenos Aires,…
- [NTSB CEN14WA510](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14WA510.md): Cessna Reims F152 · Sagres, Portugal · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 12, 2014 · CS-AYH · Destroyed
  > On September 12, 2014, about 1000 coordinated universal time, a Cessna Reims, F152 single-engine airplane, serial number 1612, registry CS-AYH, was destroyed after ditching along the seashore of Sagres, Portugal. The pilot was fatally injured. At the time of…
- [NTSB CEN14WA502](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14WA502.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 · Kulusuk, Greenland · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 11, 2014 · N39SE · Substantial damage
  > On September 11, 2014, about 1600 coordinated universal time, a Diamond Aircraft Industries Inc. DA 40 airplane, N39SE, owned and operated by Milou 1 LLC, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain near Kulusuk, Greenland. Visual meteorological…
- [NTSB CEN14FA494](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA494.md): Smith Aerostar 601P · Austin, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2014 · N711YM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient clearance from trees during the single-engine landing approach. Contributing to the accident was the loss of power in the left engine due to an improperly installed rubber boot that became dislodged and was then…
- [NTSB ERA14WA444](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14WA444.md): Cessna 206G · Daimontaro, Ecuador · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 9, 2014 · HC-CAB · Destroyed
  > On September 9, 2014, about 1000 local time, a Cessna 206G, Ecuadorian registration HC-CAB, was destroyed when it impacted terrain while returning to land at the airstrip in Daimontaro, Pastaza, Ecuador. The Ecuadorian commercial pilot was fatally injured.…
- [NTSB WPR14FA369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA369.md): Backovich George C G P 5 · Reno, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2014 · N501GP · Destroyed
  > The failure of the right wing under normal race loads due to an improper repair of the right wing spar that reduced its structural strength following a previous landing accident.
- [NTSB ERA14FA428](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA428.md): Cessna 172 · Selkirk, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2014 · N79438 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because 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
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?fatal=1&page=79

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