# 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 CEN14FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA046.md): Mitsubishi MU 2B-25 · Owasso, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2013 · N856JT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control during a known one-engine-inoperative condition. The reasons for the loss of control and engine shutdown could not be determined because the airplane was not equipped with a crash-resistant recorder and postaccident…
- [NTSB WPR14FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA044.md): Cessna U206F · Donnelly, ID · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2013 · N206KL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering in likely low-ceiling and low-visibility conditions in mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB CEN14FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA042.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Kirksville, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2013 · N408DM · Destroyed
  > A loss of control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident were the private pilot's impairment due to a sedating antihistamine and both pilots' fatigue.
- [NTSB DCA14WA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA14WA007.md): Swearingen SA227 · Riberalta, Bolivia · Accident · 10 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 3, 2013 · CP-2754 · Destroyed
  > The government of Bolivia has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a SWEARINGEN SA227 airplane that occurred on November 03, 2013. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Bolivia's investigation under the…
- [NTSB CEN14WA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14WA038.md): Piper PA-34 · Coburg, Germany · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Nov 2, 2013 · D-GRCP · Destroyed
  > On November 11, 2013, at 1020 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA-34, German registration D-GRCP, impacted trees while on approach to land at the Coburg/Brandensteinsebene Airport (EDQC), Coburg, Germany. The pilot and two passengers were fatally injured.…
- [NTSB CEN14FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA035.md): Beech C90 · Springdale, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2013 · N269JG · Destroyed
  > A total loss of power to both engines due to fuel exhaustion. Also causal were the pilot’s reliance on the fuel totalizer rather than the fuel quantity gauges to determine the fuel on board and his improper fuel planning.
- [NTSB CEN14FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA034.md): Piper PA 23-250 · Caledonia, MN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2013 · N6068Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control for reasons that could not be determined because the postaccident airplane examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA14FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA027.md): Cessna 172R · Nashville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2013 · C-GRJH · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot’s continued visual flight into night instrument flight rules conditions, which resulted in a collision with the runway during an attempted approach to land. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s mental state, his…
- [NTSB WPR14FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA037.md): Musick Lancair 235 · McMinnville, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2013 · N25DM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while intentionally performing maneuvers in an effort to troubleshoot a landing gear malfunction.
- [NTSB CEN14LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA028.md): Piper PA 22-150 · Princeton, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2013 · N4803A · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN14FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA024.md): Bellanca 14-19-3A · Boerne, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2013 · N11RC · Destroyed
  > A defective exhaust system that allowed carbon monoxide to enter the cabin and impair the pilot, rendering him unable to control the airplane.
- [NTSB WPR14WA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14WA034.md): Lancair Legacy · Shepparton, Australia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 25, 2013 · VH-ICZ · Substantial damage
  > On October 25, 2013 about 1410 local time, an amateur built Lancair Legacy airplane, Australian registration VH-ICZ, collided with terrain near Shepparton, Australia. The airplane sustained substantial damage and the pilot and passenger were fatally injured.…
- [NTSB WPR14WA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14WA029.md): PZL Okecie M18 · Ulladulla, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 24, 2013 · VH-TZJ · Substantial damage
  > On October 24, 2013 about 1000 local time, a PZL M18A Dromader aircraft, Australian registration VH-TZJ, collided with terrain near Ulladulla, Australia. The airplane was substantially damaged and the pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as an…
- [NTSB WPR14WA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14WA032.md): Cessna 182 - Q · Mount Hotham, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 23, 2013 · VH - KKM · Substantial damage
  > On October 23, 2013 about 1130 local time, a Cessna 182Q airplane, Australian registration VH-KKM, collided with terrain near Mount Hotham, Australia. The airplane sustained substantial damage and the pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a…
- [NTSB CEN14LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA015.md): North American P 51D · Galveston, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2013 · N4151D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of situational awareness while instructing the passenger, which resulted in the controlled flight of the airplane into the water.
- [NTSB ERA14FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA010.md): Eurocopter AS 350 B3 · Somerville, TN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2013 · N353HW · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s inadvertent encounter with night, instrument meteorological conditions while responding to an obstacle alert, resulting in an in-flight loss of helicopter control.
- [NTSB ERA14WA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14WA036.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Marica, Brazil · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 21, 2013 · PT-KGK · Destroyed
  > On October 21, 2013, about 1840 universal coordinated time (UTC), a Piper PA-34-200, Brazilian registration PT-KGK, while on a local training flight, impacted in a lagoon, after a loss of control, in Marica Municipality – State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The…
- [NTSB CEN14FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA019.md): Piper PA 28-140 · Talihina, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2013 · N113WS · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s lack of weather planning and his continued flight into an area of known rain with reduced visibility and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance with trees.
- [NTSB CEN14FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA014.md): Piper PA 32R-301 · Huntsville, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2013 · N888TP · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot’s continued flight into an area of known rain with reduced visibility and his failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering the airplane after entering these conditions.
- [NTSB CEN14WA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14WA012.md): Cessna 172R · Krems, Austria · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 20, 2013 · OE-KRP · Substantial damage
  > On October 20, 2013, about 0825 coordinated universal time, a Cessna 172R, OE-KRP, impacted terrain shortly after takeoff from the Krems Langenlois Airport, Krems, Austria. The private pilot was fatally injured and the passenger sustained serious injuries.…
- [NTSB ERA14WA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14WA038.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Corumbá, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 19, 2013 · PT-NKO · Destroyed
  > On October 19, 2013, about 1105 universal coordinated time, a Piper PA-28R-200, Brazilian registration PT-NKO, was destroyed when it impacted terrain under unknown circumstances, near Corumba Municipality, Brazil. The foreign certificated pilot and four…
- [NTSB ERA14LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA011.md): Boeing B75N1 · Tampa, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2013 · N65355 · No damage
  > The parachutist’s low altitude departure from the right wing before the planned altitude and his delayed opening of his parachute canopy, which resulted in impact with a tree and then the ground before the parachute fully opened.
- [NTSB WPR14WA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14WA030.md): Ayres S2R · Wave Rock, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 18, 2013 · VH-JAY · Destroyed
  > On October 18, 2013 about 1500 local time, an Ayres S2R airplane, Australian registration VH-JAY, collided with terrain near Wave Rock, Australia. The airplane was destroyed and the pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as an agricultural…
- [NTSB ERA14FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA002.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Tifton, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2013 · N11ML · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot’s improper decision to continue visual flight rules flight into known instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB CEN14FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA010.md): Cessna 177 · Clayton, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2013 · N30495 · Substantial damage
  > Controlled flight into terrain for reasons that could not be determined from the available evidence.
- [NTSB CEN14FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA009.md): Cessna 500 · Derby, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2013 · N610ED · Destroyed
  > The airplane's encounter with severe icing conditions, which resulted in structural icing, and the pilot's increased workload and subsequent disorientation while maneuvering in instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions with malfunctioning flight instruments,…
- [NTSB ANC14FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14FA002.md): Cessna 172C · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2013 · N1512Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to ensure that adequate fuel was on board the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC14WA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14WA003.md): Kawasaki BK117-B2 · Tatacka, Taiwan · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 16, 2013 · Foreign · Destroyed
  > On October 16, 2013, about 1209 Coordinated Universal Time, a Kawasaki BK-117 helicopter, Taiwan Island registration number B-77009, operated by Sunrise Airlines, was destroyed following a loss of control while landing near Yushan N. Peak Weather Staion,…
- [NTSB ERA14WA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14WA026.md): Luscombe 8 - E · Buenos Aires, Argentina · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 14, 2013 · LV-RTS · Substantial damage
  > On October 14, 2013, about 1134 coordinated universal time, a Luscombe 8E, Argentina registration LV-RTS, was substantially damaged, during descent in thick fog, when it impacted terrain in an industrial park. The flight had departed Zarate Airport (SATE),…
- [NTSB CEN14WA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14WA029.md): Cessna 208B · Loreto, BCS, Mexico · Accident · 14 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 14, 2013 · XA-TXM · Destroyed
  > On October 14, 2013, about 1401 universal time coordinated, a Cessna 208B, XA-TXM, was destroyed when it impacted terrain near Loreto, Baja California Sur, Mexico. The pilot and thirteen passengers on board were fatally injured. The flight originated from the…
- [NTSB ERA14WA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14WA029.md): Robinson R44 - II · Beles, Kazakhstan · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 13, 2013 · UP-RB002 · Destroyed
  > On October 13, 2013, at an unknown time, a Robinson R44-II helicopter, 22L2, Russian registration UP-RB002, operated by a private individual impacted flat terrain near Beles, Kazakhastan, Russia. Night visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and flight…
- [NTSB ERA14WA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14WA020.md): Bell 407 - NO Series · Gobierno, Argentina · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 13, 2013 · LQ-BHT · Substantial damage
  > On October 11, 2013, at 1900 universal coordinated time, a Bell 407, Argentinian registration LQ-BHT, impacted power lines after takeoff near Gobierno, in the province of San Juan, Argentina. The pilot and three passengers were injured and one passenger was…
- [NTSB CEN14WA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14WA013.md): Enstrom 280 - FX · Wolica Kozia, Poland · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 12, 2013 · SP-GMB · Substantial damage
  > On October 12, 2013, about 0928 hours universal coordinated time, an Enstrom 280FX, Poland registration SP-GMB, impacted trees and terrain near Wolica Kozia, Poland. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The accident investigation is under the…
- [NTSB ERA14LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA006.md): Cessna 340A · Hampton Roads, VA · Accident · 4 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2013 · N4TK · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control due to spatial disorientation in low-visibility conditions while maneuvering during a missed approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s ineffective use of the onboard GPS equipment.
- [NTSB WPR14FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA012.md): Mooney M20E · Julian, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 2013 · N7145U · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering to avoid clouds in mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB CEN14FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA004.md): Bell 206L 3 · Venice, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 2013 · N54LP · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the liberation of a second stage turbine blade near the blade root due to a high-cycle fatigue crack and subsequent overload. Although extensive testing and materials analysis was performed, the reason for crack initiation…
- [NTSB WPR14LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA008.md): Mcdonnell Douglas Heli 369 · Paducah, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2013 · N530KF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a power transmission line tower while maneuvering to pick up a rope in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR14LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA007.md): Piper PA32 - 300 · Tinian Island · Accident · 3 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2013 · N4089W · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain terrain clearance while maneuvering at low altitude in dark night conditions.
- [NTSB ERA14LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA007.md): Britten-Norman BN-2A-8 · Culebra, PR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2013 · N909GD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control for reasons that could not be determined because the wreckage was not recovered.
- [NTSB WPR14WA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14WA098.md): Amateur Built KR-2 · Tumut, New South Wales, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 5, 2013 · VH-CTE · Destroyed
  > On October 5, 2013, at 0900 local time, an amateur built aircraft, KR-2, VH-CTE, collided with the terrain shortly after takeoff from a private airstrip near Tumut, New South Wales. The flight was operated by the pilot under the pertinent civil regulations of…
- [NTSB WPR14LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA005.md): Cessna 340A · Paulden, AZ · Accident · 4 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 2013 · N312GC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient altitude to clear a radio tower while maneuvering at low altitude and his decision to make a high-speed, low pass over the gun club.
- [NTSB WPR13FA430](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA430.md): Cessna 525A · Santa Monica, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2013 · N194SJ · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to adequately decrease the airplane’s ground speed or maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with an airport sign and structure and a subsequent postcrash fire.
- [NTSB WPR13WA433](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13WA433.md): Bell 212 - NO Series · Murbad, Thane District, India, India · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 29, 2013 · VT-HGB · Destroyed
  > On September 29, 2013, at 0820 universal coordinated time, a Bell 212, VT-HGB, collided with terrain during cruise flight near Murbad (Thane District), India. The helicopter was destroyed and two flight crew and three passengers were fatally injured. The…
- [NTSB ERA13LA434](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA434.md): Timothy J Cowper Pitts Special S-1E · Edinburg, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2013 · N85AT · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during low-altitude maneuvering, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA13LA433](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA433.md): Enstrom F-28C · Bloomsburg, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2013 · N631DP · Minor damage
  > The relieved pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the rotating main rotor blades after he exited the helicopter.
- [NTSB ERA13FA432](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA432.md): Lowerre Bruce T S 12-E · Pahokee, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2013 · N220BL · Substantial damage
  > Undetermined because the wreckage was not recovered.
- [NTSB CEN13FA558](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA558.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Bolingbrook, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2013 · N406DC · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around.
- [NTSB WPR13LA420](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA420.md): Miller RV6 · Williams, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2013 · N67GM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to fly at a low altitude, which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance from power lines.
- [NTSB CEN13WA566](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13WA566.md): Cessna 421 - C · Colombier-Saugnieu, France · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 24, 2013 · N556MB · Destroyed
- [NTSB WPR13WA423](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13WA423.md): Cessna 182 - R · Hamilton Aerodrome, Australia, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 23, 2013 · VH-AUT · Substantial damage
  > On September 23, 2013, at 1950 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 182R, VH-AUT, collided with terrain near Hamilton Aerodrome, Australia. The flight was being operated under the pertinent civil regulations of Australia. The solo student pilot was fatally…

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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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