# 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. Page 90 of 617 · 30,845 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB CEN13WA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13WA275.md): Cessna 172P · Den Helder, Netherlands · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 8, 2013 · PH-ACM · Substantial damage > On May 8, 2013, about 0645 hours universal coordinated time, a Cessna 172P, Dutch registration PH-ACM, impacted the North Sea near Den Helder, Netherlands, during a photo reconnaissance flight. The pilot was fatally injured. The passenger (photographer) was… - [NTSB CEN13LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA256.md): Eskildsen Steen Skybolt · Easton, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 2013 · N7KE · Substantial damage > The pilot's medical incapacitation due to an acute cardiac event after performing aerobatic maneuvers. - [NTSB ERA13WA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13WA232.md): Learjet 60 · Valencia, Venezuela · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 5, 2013 · N119FD · Destroyed > On May 5, 2013, about 1345 coordinated universal time (0915 local time), a Learjet Inc. 60, N119FD, was destroyed when it impacted terrain and a building while approaching Arturo Michelena Airport (SVVA), Valencia, Carabobo, Venezuela. The two crew members… - [NTSB CEN13FA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA259.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Lamar, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 5, 2013 · N82509 · Substantial damage > The pilot's in-flight loss of control, which was likely due to a sudden cardiac event. - [NTSB ERA13FA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA227.md): Newgent, Barry S6S · Suffolk, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 4, 2013 · N388KB · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while turning from the downwind to the base leg of the traffic pattern, which resulted in a subsequent aerodynamic stall, spin, and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's lack of currency… - [NTSB ERA13FA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA225.md): Grumman G-44 · Catskill, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 2, 2013 · N8AS · Destroyed > The pilot’s misjudgment of the airplane’s altitude above the water and early flare for a landing on water with a glassy condition, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB CEN13WA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13WA314.md): Bede 5J · Baumkirchen, Austria · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 1, 2013 · N53EJ · Substantial damage > The Civil Aviation Safety Investigative Authority of Austria has informed the NTSB of an accident involving a BeDe 5J, N53EJ, experimental, amateur-built airplane near Baumkirchen, Austria. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the… - [NTSB CEN13WA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13WA248.md): Beech King Air · Zacatecas, Mexico · Accident · 6 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 30, 2013 · XCLMV · Destroyed - [NTSB WPR13FA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA211.md): Cessna 172RG · Calabasas, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Apr 29, 2013 · N4677V · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilots in both aircraft to maintain an adequate visual lookout, which resulted in a midair collision. - [NTSB ERA13FA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA219.md): Daniels Dominator · Valkaria, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2013 · N85KY · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate power and airspeed, which resulted in a loss of control, abrupt descent, and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to obtain adequate experience in the gyroplane before making the… - [NTSB DCA13MA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA13MA081.md): Boeing 747-400 BCF · Bagram, Afghanistan · Accident · 7 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Apr 29, 2013 · N949CA · Destroyed > National Airlines' inadequate procedures for restraining special cargo loads, which resulted in the loadmaster's improper restraint of the cargo, which moved aft and damaged hydraulic systems Nos. 1 and 2 and horizontal stabilizer drive mechanism components,… - [NTSB CEN13FA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA241.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Norfolk, NE · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2013 · N3970T · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to fly at a low altitude and his subsequent failure to see and avoid power lines. - [NTSB WPR13FA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA208.md): Bell 206B · Shepherd, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2013 · N150SP · Substantial damage > The pilot’s loss of control while maneuvering during low-altitude operations due to sudden neurological impairment or incapacitation and the helicopter’s subsequent collision with power lines. - [NTSB ERA13FA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA215.md): Schweizer SGS 2-32 · Shirley, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2013 · N9857E · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during final approach, which resulted in a stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s likely impairment due to an over-the-counter sedating antihistamine. - [NTSB CEN13LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA244.md): Dean Leslie N Highlander · Bryan, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2013 · N58LD · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain. - [NTSB ERA13WA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13WA226.md): Cessna 210L · Belem, Brazil · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 26, 2013 · PR-LJI · Substantial damage > On April 26, 2013, about 1215 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 210L, Brazilian registration PR-LJI, operated by Brabo Taxi Aereo Ltda., was substantially damaged during a forced landing while on approach to the Brigadeiro Protasio de Oliveira Airport… - [NTSB CEN13LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA237.md): Alon A2 · Greenbrier, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2013 · N6369V · Destroyed > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and porpoise. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's limited recent flying experience and proficiency and the challenging runway environment. - [NTSB WPR13LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA203.md): Hoffman RV-4 · Bullhead City, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2013 · N194BD · Substantial damage > The pilot’s suicidal act. - [NTSB ERA13FA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA209.md): Cessna 210E · Williamsburg, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2013 · N111BK · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a base-to-final turn with a gusting wind and potential turbulence/wind shear, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain. - [NTSB WPR13FA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA201.md): Cessna 182D · Wellington, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2013 · N9078X · Destroyed > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain during a night, visual descent to the destination airport, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. - [NTSB ERA13FA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA201.md): Schoonover John D KIT FOX IV 1200 · St. Lucie, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2013 · N117S · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the turn to final, which resulted in an exceedance of the wing’s critical angle-of-attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s combined use of two sedating… - [NTSB ERA13WA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13WA203.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Georgetown, Guyana · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Apr 13, 2013 · N27FT · Destroyed > On April 13, 2013, about 1854 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA-23-250, N27FT, was destroyed when it impacted a residence shortly after departing from Ogle International Airport (SYGO), Georgetown, Guyana. The certificated airline transport pilot and one… - [NTSB DCA13WA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA13WA089.md): Beech 1900 · Unkown, São Tomé & Príncipe · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 7, 2013 · ZS-PHL · Destroyed > The Sao Tome and Principe Civil Aviation Authority (STPCAA) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Beech 1900 that occurred on April 07, 2013. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist STPCAA investigation under the… - [NTSB CEN13FA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA221.md): Mooney M20J · Collinsville, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2013 · N57672 · Destroyed > The pilot’s loss of control of the airplane for reasons that could not be determined because an examination of the airplane did not find an abnormality that would have precluded normal operations. - [NTSB WPR13FA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA183.md): Cessna 182C · Circle, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2013 · N8721T · Destroyed > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control as a result of spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to continue flight into low visibility conditions. - [NTSB ERA13FA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA186.md): Robinson R44 · Miami, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 2013 · N3101H · Destroyed > The mechanic's failure to properly secure the pitch link hardware of one main rotor blade to the rotating swash plate, which resulted in the pitch link separating in flight and the pilot's subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the… - [NTSB WPR13WA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13WA182.md): Cessna 210H · Darwin Aerodrome, Australia, Australia · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 1, 2013 · VH-EFB · Substantial damage > On April 1, 2013, about 1700 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 210H, Australian registration VH-EFB, impacted the water under unknown circumstances near Darwin Aerodrome (Anson Bay), Australia. The airplane was substantially damaged and the pilot and three… - [NTSB CEN13FA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA217.md): Mooney M20E · Guymon, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2013 · N9330M · Destroyed > The noninstrument-rated pilot's encounter with instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and his subsequent loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to take off in deteriorating… - [NTSB ERA13FA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA184.md): Lancair LC42 - 550FG · Winston-Salem, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2013 · N6506L · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to detect multiple indications and cues in the cockpit of the steady loss of engine oil pressure, which resulted in a catastrophic engine failure over terrain unsuitable for landing. Also causal was the loss of internal engine lubrication… - [NTSB CEN13FA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA219.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Castle Rock, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2013 · N55093 · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of airplane control while maneuvering between two convective storms that likely produced low-level windshear. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's relatively low overall flight experience and low night flight experience, which… - [NTSB ANC13GA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13GA036.md): Eurocopter AS350 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 1 · Final report · Mar 31, 2013 · N911AA · Destroyed > The pilot's decision to continue flight under visual flight rules into deteriorating weather conditions, which resulted in the pilot's spatial disorientation and loss of control. Also causal was the Alaska Department of Public Safety's punitive culture and… - [NTSB CEN13FA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA213.md): Schleicher Alexander · Littlefield, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2013 · N12053 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper decision to conduct aerobatic maneuvers in a glider not approved for such maneuvers. Contributing to the accident was the degradation of the adhesive holding the wing together, which should have been detected either during the last annual… - [NTSB WPR13WA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13WA177.md): Beech G58 · Kawhia, New Zealand · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 29, 2013 · N254F · Destroyed - [NTSB ERA13LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA183.md): Andrews Zodiac · Collegedale, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2013 · N999NA · Minor damage > The pilot's failure to ensure that his seatbelt was fastened and the pilots' failure to ensure that the canopy was latched properly, which resulted in the pilot's ejection from the cockpit following the opening of the canopy and the subsequent in-flight upset. - [NTSB CEN13FA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA214.md): Cessna 152 · Hawley, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2013 · N5367B · Substantial damage > The noninstrument-rated pilot’s improper decision to conduct a flight into known instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control. - [NTSB WPR13FA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA169.md): Mooney M20A · Wikieup, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2013 · N6018X · Substantial damage > The manufacture and installation of a nonstandard part by unknown maintenance personnel to compensate for a bent, misaligned crankshaft propeller flange, which resulted in the improper clearance of the bearings on the crankshaft journal, a loss of oil… - [NTSB CEN13FA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA205.md): Hughes OH-6A · Caddo, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2013 · N910WC · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter during landing. - [NTSB WPR13WA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13WA176.md): Cessna T210N · Roma, Australia, Australia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 25, 2013 · VH-MEQ · Substantial damage > On March 25, 2013, at 0550 universal coordinated time, a Cessna T210N, VH-MEQ, collided with terrain shortly after takeoff near Roma, Australia. The airplane was operated under the pertinent civil regulations of Australia. The airplane was substantially… - [NTSB WPR13WA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13WA157.md): Robinson R44 · Bulli Tops, Australia, Australia · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 21, 2013 · VH-HWQ · Destroyed > On March 21, 2013, about 1207 local time, a Robinson Helicopter R44, VH-HWQ, collided with terrain near Bulli Tops, Australia. The pilot was operating the helicopter under the provisions of the Australian Civil Aviation Regulations. The pilot and three… - [NTSB CEN13FA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA196.md): Hawker Beechcraft 390 · South Bend, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2013 · N26DK · Destroyed > The private pilot's inadequate response to the dual engine shutdown during cruise descent, including his failure to adhere to procedures, which ultimately resulted in his failure to maintain airplane control during a single-engine go-around. An additional… - [NTSB ERA13FA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA168.md): Piper PA-31T · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 2013 · N63CA · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control following an emergency, the nature of which could not be determined because of crash and fire damage, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB CEN13FA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA192.md): Sikorsky S-76A++ · Grand Lake, LA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 2013 · N574EH · Destroyed > Fracture of the red tail rotor blade spar, which resulted in the separation and departure of the red tail rotor blade from the helicopter and subsequent compromised tail gearbox. The red tail rotor blade was not recovered, thus the cause of the initial… - [NTSB ERA13WA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13WA178.md): Embraer EMB-820C · Almeirim Municipality, Brazil · Accident · 10 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 12, 2013 · PT-VAQ · Destroyed > On March 12, 2013, about 2330 UTC, an Embraer Aircraft EMB-820C, PT-VAQ, operated by Fretax Taxi Aereo Ltda, crashed during approach to Monte Dourado Airport (SBMD), Almeirim, Brazil. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and flight plan… - [NTSB WPR13WA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13WA149.md): Robinson R66 · Turangi, New Zealand, New Zealand · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 9, 2013 · ZK-IHU · Substantial damage > On March 9, 2013, at an unknown time, a Robinson R66, ZK-IHU, collided with mountainous terrain near Turangi, New Zealand. The helicopter was registered to and operated by Heli Sika Limited under the pertinent civil regulations of New Zealand. The pilot was… - [NTSB WPR13FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA141.md): Maule M5 · Woodinville, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 2013 · N17PR · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed following a total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination, which resulted in a stall/spin and subsequent impact with terrain. - [NTSB ERA13WA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13WA162.md): Beech 35 · Los Amores, Santa Fe, Argentina · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 9, 2013 · ZP-BAM · Destroyed > On March 9, 2013, about 2030 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Beech 35, Paraguayan registration ZP-BAM, was destroyed when it impacted terrain in Los Amores, Santa Fe Province, Argentina. The pilot and two passengers were fatally injured. The flight… - [NTSB ANC13FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13FA030.md): Beech 1900C · Aleknagik, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2013 · N116AX · Destroyed > The flight crew's failure to maintain terrain clearance, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident were the flight crew's failure to correctly read back and interpret clearance… - [NTSB ERA13WA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13WA158.md): Beech B200 · La Libertad, Peru · Accident · 9 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 6, 2013 · OB-1992 · Destroyed > On March 6, 2013, about 1245 UTC, a Beech B200, OB-1992, registered to Dearborn and Flint Aviation Co, Inc., operated by Aero Transporte Sociedad Anonima ATSA, collided with a wire then terrain during visual approach to Aerodrome Pias (SPIS), La Libertad,… - [NTSB CEN13WA572](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13WA572.md): Piper PA28 - 161 · Persan, France · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 6, 2013 · F-GHPN · Substantial damage > On March 6, 2013, about 1920 universal coordinated time, a Piper PA28-161 airplane, F-GHPN, impacted terrain during final approach to land on runway 10, at the Persan-Beaumont Airport (LFPA), near Persan, France. The pilot was fatally injured. This… - [NTSB CEN13WA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13WA184.md): Hawker Beechcraft 390 · Cranves-Sales, France · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 4, 2013 · VP-CAZ · Destroyed > On March 4, 2013, at 0740 universal coordinated time, a Hawker Beechcraft model 390 (Premier IA) business jet, Cayman Islands registration VP-CAZ, collided with terrain shortly after takeoff from Aérodrome d'Annemasse (LFLI), near Cranves-Sales, France. The… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?fatal=1&page=91 ## 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=90 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.