# 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 GAA25WA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA207.md): Air Tractor AT502 · Porto Dos GaúChos, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 1, 2025 · PP-LTO · No damage
- [NTSB CEN25LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA229.md): Rans S-14 · Guthrie, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jul 1, 2025 · N981CS · Substantial damage
  > On June 30, 2025, about 2054 central daylight time, a Rans S-14 airplane, N981CS, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Guthrie, Oklahoma. The non-certificated pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14…
- [NTSB ERA25FA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25FA248.md): Robert Fidler Lancair 320/360 · Zeeland, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jun 29, 2025 · N360RF · Destroyed
  > On June 29, 2025, at 10:49 eastern daylight time, an experimental, amateur-built Lancair 360, N360RF, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Zeeland, Michigan. The private pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code…
- [NTSB ERA25FA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25FA246.md): Cessna 441 · Warren, OH · Accident · 6 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jun 29, 2025 · N441LS · Substantial damage
  > On June 29, 2025, about 0654 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 441, N441LS, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Warren, Ohio. The airline transport pilot and five passengers were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code…
- [NTSB GAA25WA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA284.md): Airbus Helicopters AS350 · Naters, Switzerland · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Jun 28, 2025 · HB-ZNR
- [NTSB CEN25FA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25FA224.md): Vans RV-10 · Capron, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jun 28, 2025 · N847CS · Substantial damage
  > On June 28, 2025, about 0934 central daylight time, a Vans RV-10 airplane, N847CS, was substantially damaged during an accident near Capron, Illinois. The pilot and flight instructor were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…
- [NTSB WPR25FA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25FA190.md): MD Helicopters 369E · Meeker, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jun 25, 2025 · N411WJ · Substantial damage
  > On June 25, 2025, about 1001 mountain daylight time, an MD Helicopters 369E, N411WJ, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Meeker, Colorado. The pilot was fatally injured. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…
- [NTSB ERA25FA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25FA239.md): Piper J3C-65 · Dunlap, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jun 24, 2025 · N28DR · Substantial damage
  > On June 24, 2025, about 18:23 central daylight time, a Piper J3C-65, N28DR, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Dunlap, Tennessee. The commercial pilot was fatally injured and the passenger was seriously injured. The airplane…
- [NTSB CEN25FA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25FA216.md): Murphy Aircraft Manufacturing Moose · Montrose, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jun 23, 2025 · N250MK · Destroyed
  > On June 23, 2025, about 1021 mountain daylight time, a Murphy Aircraft Manufacturing Limited Moose airplane, N250MK, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Montrose, Colorado. The pilot and the pilot-rated passenger sustained fatal injuries.…
- [NTSB GAA25WA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA191.md): Robinson R44 · Naboonspruit, South Africa · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 4 · Foreign · Jun 22, 2025 · ZS-HFH · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA25FA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25FA231.md): Pitts S2 · Broadway, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jun 20, 2025 · N79AV · Substantial damage
  > On June 20, 2025, at 0900 eastern daylight time, a Pitts Aerobatics S-2B, N79AV, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Broadway, North Carolina. The private pilot and the commercial pilot-rated passenger were fatally injured. The airplane was…
- [NTSB WPR25FA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25FA182.md): Cessna 172 · Billings, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jun 19, 2025 · N79306 · Substantial damage
  > On June 19, 2025, at 1412 mountain daylight time, a Cessna 172K airplane, N79306, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Billings, Montana. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations…
- [NTSB ERA25FA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25FA230.md): Mooney M20F · Beverly, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 19, 2025 · N9573M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering to return to the airport which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the improperly installed No. 2 cylinder bottom spark plug by maintenance personnel,…
- [NTSB CEN25FA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25FA212.md): Cessna A150L · Three Points, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jun 18, 2025 · N6436F · Substantial damage
  > On June 18, 2025, about 0922 mountain standard time, a Cessna A150L airplane, N6436F, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Three Points, Arizona. The student pilot and flight instructor were fatally injured. The airplane was…
- [NTSB GAA25WA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA188.md): Rand Robinson KR2 · Klint, Germany · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Jun 16, 2025 · D-ELKR · Destroyed
- [NTSB ERA25FA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25FA228.md): Beech 58 · Tabor City, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jun 14, 2025 · N82UC · Destroyed
  > On June 14, 2025, at 1245 eastern daylight time, a Beech 58 airplane, N82UC, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Tabor City, North Carolina. The private pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code…
- [NTSB GAA25WA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA183.md): Robinson R66 · Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Jun 11, 2025 · G-WBRN · Destroyed
- [NTSB WPR25FA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25FA169.md): Cessna 414 · San Diego, CA · Accident · 6 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jun 8, 2025 · N414BA · Substantial damage
  > On June 08, 2025, at 1230 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 414A, N414BA, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident in San Diego, California. The pilot and five passengers were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…
- [NTSB CEN25FA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25FA198.md): Aeronca 7AC · Waterman, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jun 7, 2025 · N1846E · Substantial damage
  > On June 7, 2025, about 1459 central daylight time, an Aeronca 7AC airplane, N1846E, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Waterman, Illinois. The pilot was fatally injured, and the passenger was seriously injured. The airplane…
- [NTSB CEN25FA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25FA197.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Grady, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jun 6, 2025 · N9185F · Substantial damage
  > On June 6, 2025, about 1830 central daylight time, an Air Tractor AT-502 airplane, N9185F, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Grady, Arkansas. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…
- [NTSB GAA25WA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA186.md): Cessna 210 · Lanseria, South Africa · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 4 · Foreign · Jun 5, 2025 · ZS-MZJ · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC25FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25FA044.md): Robinson Helicopter R66 · Kaparuk, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jun 4, 2025 · N962MD · Substantial damage
  > On June 4, 2025 about 1055 Alaska daylight time, a Robinson R66 turbine-powered helicopter, N962MD, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Kaparuk, Alaska. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The helicopter was operated…
- [NTSB CEN25FA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25FA194.md): Universal Stinson 108 · Farmington, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jun 3, 2025 · N40158 · Substantial damage
  > On June 3, 2025, about 1145 eastern daylight time, a Universal Stinson 108 airplane, N40518 was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Farmington, North Carolina. The pilot and one passenger were fatally injured, and one passenger was seriously…
- [NTSB GAA25WA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA239.md): Cessna TU206 · Vereda El Canelón, Colombia · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Foreign · May 31, 2025 · HK-1925 · Destroyed
- [NTSB GAA25WA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA172.md): Beech B36 · Korschenbroich, Germany · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · May 31, 2025 · D-EHVM · Destroyed
- [NTSB GAA25WA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA171.md): Cessna 188 · Trinidad Casanare, Colombia · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · May 29, 2025 · HK1817 · Minor damage
- [NTSB ERA25FA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25FA211.md): Zenith Stol CH701 · Geneva, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · May 25, 2025 · N514JG · Substantial damage
  > On May 25, 2025, about 1007 eastern daylight time, an experimental, amateur-built Zenith STOL CH701, N514JG, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Geneva, Ohio. The pilot was fatally injured and the pilot-rated passenger sustained…
- [NTSB CEN25FA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25FA184.md): Rockwell Commander 114A · Hankamer, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · May 24, 2025 · N5903N · Destroyed
  > On May 24, 2025, about 1658 central daylight time (CDT), a Rockwell Commander 114A airplane, N5903N, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Hankamer, Texas. The private pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The airplane was operated under…
- [NTSB CEN25FA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25FA183.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Miami, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · May 23, 2025 · N1195P · Destroyed
  > On May 23, 2025, about 0718 central daylight time, a Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II helicopter, N1195P, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Miami, Texas. The student pilot was fatally injured. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14…
- [NTSB WPR25FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25FA161.md): Cessna S550 · San Diego, CA · Accident · 6 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · May 22, 2025 · N666DS · Destroyed
  > On May 22, 2025, at 0347 Pacific daylight time (PDT), a Cessna Citation S550, N666DS, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near San Diego, California. The pilot and five passengers were fatally injured. Eight people on the ground received minor…
- [NTSB WPR25FA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25FA156.md): DB Aerocopter AK1-3 · Prineville, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · May 17, 2025 · N163AK · Substantial damage
  > On May 17, 2025, about 1134 pacific daylight time, a DB Aerocopter Ltd., AK1-3, N163AK, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Prineville, Oregon. The private pilot undergoing instruction was fatally injured, and the flight…
- [NTSB GAA25WA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA161.md): Robinson R44 · Eura, Finland · Accident · 5 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · May 17, 2025 · OE-XOS · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
- [NTSB CEN25FA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25FA178.md): Beech 95-B55 (T42A) · Broomfield, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · May 17, 2025 · N4321Z · Destroyed
  > On May 17, 2025, about 1003 mountain daylight time, a Beechcraft 95-B55, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Broomfield, Colorado. The pilot and pilot-rated passenger sustained fatal injuries. The flight was being operated as a Title 14…
- [NTSB ERA25FA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25FA202.md): Harteveld Drew J Chinook Plus 2 · Pittstown, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · May 16, 2025 · N3300K · Destroyed
  > On May 16, 2025, about 1642 eastern daylight time, an experimental, amateur-built Chinook Plus 2, N3300K, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Pittstown, NJ. The private pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code…
- [NTSB ERA25FA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25FA201.md): Piper PA32RT · Yulee, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 10, 2025 · N30689 · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during takeoff, which resulted in a stall/spin at an altitude too low for recovery. Contributing to the accident was the opening of the nose baggage door and subsequent distraction of the pilot…
- [NTSB WPR25FA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25FA153.md): American Champion 7GCBC · Big Creek, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · May 9, 2025 · N342H · Substantial damage
  > On May 9, 2025, about 0900 mountain daylight time, an American Champion Aircraft 7GCBC, N342H, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Big Creek, Idaho. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…
- [NTSB GAA25WA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA154.md): Piper PA31T · La Palma, Chile · Accident · 6 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · May 7, 2025 · CC-CCC · Destroyed
- [NTSB GAA25WA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA156.md): Bell 407 · Gangnani, India · Accident · 6 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · May 5, 2025 · VT-OXF · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA25FA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25FA195.md): FFF Express 2000 FT · Polk, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · May 5, 2025 · N519EA · Substantial damage
  > On May 5, 2025, about 1940 eastern daylight time, an experimental, amateur-built FFF LLC Express 2000 FT airplane, N519EA, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Polk, Ohio. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated…
- [NTSB CEN25FA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25FA166.md): Piper J3C-65 · Wilson, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · May 4, 2025 · N98416 · Destroyed
  > On May 4, 2025, about 1325 central daylight time, a Piper J3C-65 airplane, N98416 was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Wilson, Kansas. The pilot was fatally injured. The flight was operated under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal…
- [NTSB WPR25FA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25FA147.md): Paul Berkovitz Vans RV-10 · Simi Valley, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · May 3, 2025 · N626PB · Destroyed
  > On May 3, 2025, about 1350 Pacific daylight time, an experimental amateur-built Van’s RV-10, N626PB, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Simi Valley, California. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a…
- [NTSB GAA25WA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA153.md): Airbus AS350B · Whitehorse, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · May 2, 2025 · C-GHZN
- [NTSB GAA25WA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA152.md): De Havilland DHC2 · Saint-Basile-le-Grand, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · May 2, 2025 · C-FYNT · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR25FA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25FA146.md): Cessna 177RG · Grass Valley, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 1, 2025 · N52156 · Substantial damage
  > An improperly tightened B-nut fitting at the fuel flow divider, which resulted in a fuel leak and loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, and the inadequate maintenance inspection, which failed to detect and correct the discrepancy.
- [NTSB WPR25FA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25FA145.md): Champion 7ECA · Cottonwood, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Apr 29, 2025 · N6310N · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor’s delayed response to an improper landing approach and runway overshoot, which resulted in an impact with an airport perimeter fence and trees.
- [NTSB CEN25LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA164.md): Air Tractor AT802 · Atlantic Ocean, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 29, 2025 · N4025K · Destroyed
  > The airplane’s impact with the ocean for undetermined reasons based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB GAA25WA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA155.md): Cessna 182 · Allen, Argentina · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Apr 28, 2025 · LV-HTM · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC25FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25FA035.md): Cessna T207 · Nanwalek, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Apr 28, 2025 · N91025 · Substantial damage
  > On April 28, 2025, about 1355 Alaska daylight time, a Cessna T207 airplane, N91025, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Nanwalek, Alaska. The pilot and one passenger were fatally injured. One passenger was seriously injured. The…
- [NTSB ERA25FA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25FA187.md): Mooney M20TN · Sparta, TN · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Apr 26, 2025 · N242RE · Substantial damage
  > On April 26, 2025, about 1147 central daylight time, a Mooney M20TN, N242RE, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Sparta, Tennessee. The private pilot and two passengers were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title…
- [NTSB ERA25FA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25FA185.md): MX Aircraft Tech PTY MXS · Hampton, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Apr 24, 2025 · N530RH · Substantial damage
  > A counterweight plug that loosened during the accident flight, jammed the elevator, and resulted in loss of control during landing.

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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=9

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