# 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 ERA14FA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA255.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Fountain, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 25, 2014 · N43113 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to depart from a soft runway with a tailwind and toward obstructions, and his failure to follow the manufacturer's recommended procedures for the takeoff. Contributing to the accident were the degradation of airplane and engine…
- [NTSB WPR14FA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA209.md): Kenneth A Berger Searey LSX · Electric City, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 24, 2014 · N249PW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain pitch control during takeoff after encountering a boat wake, which resulted in the airplane bouncing, impacting the water’s surface, and subsequently becoming submerged.
- [NTSB WPR14FA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA203.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 23, 2014 · N4081H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines while flying at a low altitude.
- [NTSB ERA14WA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14WA264.md): Beech 58P · Trinidad, Bolivia · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · May 23, 2014 · CP-2544 · Destroyed
- [NTSB ERA14FA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA260.md): Grumman American Avn. AA1B · Chester, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 23, 2014 · N8890L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate inflight fuel monitoring, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the loose fuel cap, which allowed fuel to syphon out in flight.
- [NTSB CEN14FA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA249.md): Raytheon G36 · Silver City, NM · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 23, 2014 · N536G · Destroyed
  > The airplane’s encounter with a strong tailwind and/or windshear, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s continuation of the unstable approach, long landing, and delayed decision to conduct a go-around.
- [NTSB WPR14FA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA195.md): American Eurocopter AS350B3 · Peach Springs, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 18, 2014 · N840PA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to exit the helicopter while it was running and his failure to properly secure the flight controls with the engine operating at flight idle before exiting the helicopter.
- [NTSB WPR14FA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA194.md): Aero Commander 500 S · Fort Huachuca, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 17, 2014 · N40TC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack after a total loss of engine power during the takeoff initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain. The reason for…
- [NTSB WPR14FA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA186.md): Cessna T207A · Page, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 10, 2014 · N7311U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inability to maintain aircraft control due to a partial loss of engine power and an encounter with downdrafts and gusting crosswinds while on final approach to the runway. The reason for the partial loss of engine power could not be determined…
- [NTSB ERA14WA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14WA247.md): Cessna 140A · Cachoeira do Sul, Brazil · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 10, 2014 · PT-AGS · Substantial damage
  > On May 10, 2014, at 2025 coordinated universal time, a Cessna 140A, Brazilian registration PT-AGS, experienced a loss of control and subsequently impacted terrain near Cachoeira do Su, Brazil. The two pilots onboard were fatally injured. The instructional…
- [NTSB ERA14FA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA232.md): Navion G · Hamilton Township, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 10, 2014 · N2473T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the onboard fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation to the engine and a subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing to the death of the right front passenger was the inadequate occupant restraint.
- [NTSB CEN14LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA243.md): Hoffius Stowe Challenger II · Attica, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 2014 · N824SH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack while maneuvering at low altitude, which led to an aerodynamic stall and loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the installation of an…
- [NTSB ERA14FA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA231.md): Eagle C-7 · Ruther Glen, VA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 9, 2014 · N3016Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s inadequate approach and his failure to maintain clearance from power lines, which resulted in a subsequent fire.
- [NTSB WPR14FA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA183.md): Cessna 150 - F · Santa Clara, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 7, 2014 · N8236F · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to arrest the airplane’s descent and maintain clearance from mountainous terrain while maneuvering at a low altitude.
- [NTSB WPR14FA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA188.md): Mooney M20C · Cody, WY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 6, 2014 · N6704U · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument rated pilots’ decision to continue flight into known instrument meteorological conditions over mountainous terrain, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.
- [NTSB WPR14FA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA182.md): Boeing E75 · Fairfield, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 4, 2014 · N68828 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the runway during a low-level aerobatic maneuver due to his impairment by an over-the-counter antihistamine. Contributing to the severity of the pilot's injuries were the pilot's lack of fire protective clothing,…
- [NTSB WPR14FA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA181.md): Aero Tek Zuni · Aguila, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 3, 2014 · N22DA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain control of the glider after the tow cable separated prematurely due to an incomplete engagement of the cable in the control tow release system due to a missing spring.
- [NTSB ERA14WA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14WA221.md): Piper PA-31 · Santander, Colombia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 3, 2014 · C-GSVM · Substantial damage
  > On May 3, 2014, about 1500 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA-31, Canadian registration C-GSVM, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain near Santander, Colombia. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The local survey flight departed…
- [NTSB ERA14WA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14WA241.md): Cessna T210N · Para, Brazil · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 30, 2014 · PR-WCO · Destroyed
  > On April 30, 2014, about 2215 UTC, a Cessna T210N, Brazilian Registration PR-WCO, registered to and operated by Mineradora Bom Jesus Ltda, collided with trees during a go-around from landing at an airstrip located in Para, Brazil. Visual meteorological…
- [NTSB ERA14WA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14WA224.md): Robinson R44 II · Inta, Russia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 30, 2014 · RA-06712 · Substantial damage
  > On April 30, 2014, at 0318 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), a Robinson R44 II, Russian registration RA-06217, impacted terrain, near Inta, Russia. The pilot was fatally injured. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Russian Federation Interstate…
- [NTSB CEN14WA535](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14WA535.md): Alpi Pioneer · Evora, Portugal · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 30, 2014 · CS-UOV · Destroyed
  > On April 30, 2014, at 1851 coordinated universal time, an Alpi Aviation Pioneer 300J airplane, Portuguese registered CS-UOV, impacted terrain after a low pass near the Evora Airport (LPEV), Evora, Portugal. The two pilots were fatally injured and the airplane…
- [NTSB CEN14FA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA224.md): Piper PA 32R-300 · Highmore, SD · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2014 · N8700E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to continue the flight into known deteriorating weather conditions at a low altitude and his subsequent failure to remain clear of an unlit wind turbine. Contributing to the accident was the inoperative obstruction light on the wind…
- [NTSB WPR14FA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA174.md): Cessna 210E · Richmond, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2014 · N4962U · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Both pilots’ failure to maintain adequate clearance from each other during cruise flight while in visual contact with each other. Contributing to the accident was the unexpected abrupt maneuver made by the other pilot.
- [NTSB CEN14FA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA219.md): Bellanca 17 30A · Sweetwater, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2014 · N9759E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate inflight fuel management, which led to a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion or starvation.
- [NTSB WPR14FA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA172.md): NBB Glasair III · Young, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2014 · N911EX · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot’s decision to enter instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB ERA14LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA212.md): Champion 7ECA · Taylorsville, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2014 · N9122E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper approach, which resulted in a long landing right of the runway centerline and the airplane’s subsequent collision with a riding mower that would have been difficult for the pilot to see due to its color and the nose-high attitude of the…
- [NTSB CEN14WA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14WA214.md): Cessna 172 - M · Gracias, Honduras · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 23, 2014 · HR-AVN · Destroyed
  > On April 23, 2014, at 1900 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 172M airplane, bearing Honduran registration HR-AVH, was destroyed upon impact with trees and terrain under unknown circumstances, near Gracias, Department of Lempira, in the Republic of…
- [NTSB DCA14WA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA14WA151.md): Piper PA46 · Kimberley, South Africa · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 22, 2014 · ZS-LLD · Destroyed
- [NTSB CEN14LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA211.md): Air Tractor AT 502B · Garfield, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2014 · N51990 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and subsequent failure to remain clear of power lines while maneuvering low to the ground.
- [NTSB CEN14WA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14WA206.md): Sui RY, Laurinen Janne, KääRiä Comp AIR 8 · Jamijarvi, Finland · Accident · 7 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 20, 2014 · OH-XDZ · Destroyed
  > On April 20, 2014, at 1240 UTC, a Comp Air 8, Finnish registration OH-XDZ, was destroyed when it departed controlled flight and subsequently impacted in a forest near Jamijarvi Airfield (EFJM), Jamijarvi, Finland. A post-impact fire ensued. Eight of the 10…
- [NTSB CEN14RA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14RA212.md): British Aerospace HS 125 700A · Saltillo, Mexico · Accident · 8 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 20, 2014 · XA-UKR · Destroyed
  > On April 19, 2014, about 1945 hours central daylight time, a British Aerospace HS 125 700A, XA-UKR, impacted an industrial complex and terrain while on final approach to Plan de Guadalupe International Airport (SLW), near Saltillo, Mexico. A postimpact ground…
- [NTSB CEN14LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA202.md): Nanchang CJ6 - A · Flushing, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2014 · N594T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an off-airport forced landing after a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to…
- [NTSB CEN14LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA205.md): Quicksilver GT400 · Hillsboro, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2014 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the unregistered airplane in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR14FA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA167.md): Sands Helicycle · Reno, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2014 · N78CS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter while in the traffic pattern.
- [NTSB CEN14FA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA198.md): Beech C24 · Denton, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2014 · N23984 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot mistakenly manipulated the airplane's mixture knob rather than the propeller control knob during the descent, reducing the airplane's mixture knob to where the fuel-air mixture to the engine was too lean, which caused the engine to fail, and the…
- [NTSB WPR14WA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14WA191.md): Maule M-5-235C · Lismore Aerodrome, Australia, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 12, 2014 · VH-HOG · Substantial damage
  > On April 12, 2014, at 1230 universal coordinated time, a Maule M-5-235C, VH-HOG, struck a power line and subsequently impacted terrain near Lismore Aerodrome, Australia. The airplane was operated by the pilot under the pertinent civil regulation of the…
- [NTSB WPR14FA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA165.md): Williams Myron G Bowers FLY Baby 1A · Mariposa, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2014 · N6054Q · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to an improperly maintained carburetor and the pilot's subsequent failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB ERA14FA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA192.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Hugheston, WV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2014 · N39965 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control while operating in instrument flight rules conditions.
- [NTSB WPR14WA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14WA189.md): Bell 407 · Beijing, P.R. China, China · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 10, 2014 · B-7475 · Substantial damage
  > On April 10, 2014, at 0323 universal coordinated time, a Bell 407GX, B-7475, was substantially damaged when it impacted water under unknown circumstances near Beijing, P.R. China. The helicopter was operated by Eastern General Aviation Limited Corporation…
- [NTSB WPR14WA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14WA164.md): Quest Kodiak · Jayapura, Papua, Indonesia, Indonesia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 9, 2014 · PK-SDF · Substantial damage
  > On April 9, 2014, at 0025 universal coordinated time, a Quest Aircraft Company, Kodiak-100, PK-SDF, during takeoff from Doyo Baru Airstrip, Jayapura, Papua, Indonesia, the airplane lost altitude and struck the airport fence and subsequently came to rest on a…
- [NTSB CEN14LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA192.md): Aerotrike Safari · Littlefield, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 2014 · N678TW · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot's in-flight loss of control for reasons that could not be determined from the available evidence.
- [NTSB WPR14LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA161.md): Northwing Apache Sport · Brigham City, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2014 · N58AS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering near power lines.
- [NTSB ANC14FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14FA022.md): Cessna 208B · Kwethluk, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2014 · N126AR · Destroyed
  > The check airman's delayed remedial action and initiation of a recovery procedure after a simulated pitch trim excursion, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB WPR14FA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA158.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Green River, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2014 · N13HG · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel contamination while maneuvering at a low altitude and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to detect the contamination.
- [NTSB ERA14WA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14WA207.md): Embraer EMB-720D · Aripuanã, Brazil · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 6, 2014 · PT-ROS · Destroyed
  > On April 6, 2014, about 1130 universal coordinated time, an Embraer EMB-720D, Brazilian registration PT-ROS, was destroyed when it impacted trees and terrain near Aripuanã, Brazil. The pilot and three passengers were fatally injured. The flight originated…
- [NTSB ERA14FA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA182.md): Monroe Dennis RV-7 · Summerfield, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2014 · N57DC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering at a low airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, and his decision to maneuver at an altitude that did not allow an adequate margin to recover from a stall.
- [NTSB ERA14FA464](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA464.md): Fortuna Dave Sonex · Dunnellon, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2014 · N229P · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight collision with a tree in a heavily wooded area during controlled flight while the pilot was attempting a forced landing for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. Contributing to the delay in locating the wreckage…
- [NTSB CEN14WA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14WA190.md): Enstrom 280 - FX · Kirchham, Austria, Austria · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 5, 2014 · G-OJMF · Destroyed
  > On April 5, 2014, about 1754 UTC, an Enstrom 280FX Shark helicopter, G-OJMF, (s/n 2086) impacted terrain near Kirchham, Austria. The helicopter was destroyed, the pilot was fatally injured, and the two passengers on board the helicopter were seriously…
- [NTSB CEN14FA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA185.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Albany, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2014 · N8259R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control during the approach to landing.
- [NTSB ERA14WA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14WA187.md): Piper PA-30 · Collagna, Italy · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 4, 2014 · N678AL · Destroyed
  > On April 4, 2014, at 0920 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), a Piper PA-30, N678AL, was destroyed when it impacted terrain during cruise flight near Collagna, Italy. The pilot, the sole occupant, was fatally injured. The flight was operated by a private…

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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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