# 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 WPR12FA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA378.md): Aircraft Mfg & Development CH 2000 · Nephi, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2012 · N651AM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain airplane control due to an encounter with a microburst/downdraft that exceeded the climb performance capabilities of the airplane.
- [NTSB ERA12LA537](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA537.md): Quad City Ultralights Challenger II · Ocala, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2012 · N2481P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent overstress of the airplane, which resulted in the in-flight separation of the outer section of the right wing.
- [NTSB ENG12RA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG12RA034.md): Britten Norman BN2B · Taipei, Taiwan R.O.C., Taiwan · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 30, 2012 · B-68801 · Destroyed
  > On August 30, 2012, a Britten-Norman BN-2B-26 Islander plane, registration number B-68801, powered by two Lycoming 0-540-E4C5 reciprocating engines crashed in a high mountain area in northern Taiwan Republic of China while performing an aerial photography…
- [NTSB ERA12LA535](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA535.md): Beech 95-A55 · Millville, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2012 · N71BM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction failed to maintain airplane control during the simulated engine-out landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to take timely remedial action.
- [NTSB CEN12FA586](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA586.md): Piper PA-23-150 · Canton, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2012 · N1486P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to attempt to execute a forced landing to an open field with obstacles. Contributing to the accident was the left engine’s total loss of power due to fuel starvation as a result of the introduction of air into the fuel system…
- [NTSB CEN12FA579](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA579.md): Lee Paul SQ 2000 · Pierre, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2012 · N416 · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's entry into a pilot-induced oscillation and the pilot’s loss of airplane control during the takeoff initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the left entrance door opening in flight for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN12LA584](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA584.md): Top Dog TD2 · Bemidji, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2012 · N71314 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and his inadequate flare during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to obtain training on the operation of the accident aircraft.
- [NTSB WPR12FA369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA369.md): Piper PA-32-301T · South Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2012 · N588ET · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because examinations revealed no evidence of mechanical anomalies with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation and the pilots’ decision to continue the departure…
- [NTSB ERA12FA526](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA526.md): Beech B24R · Dayton, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2012 · N9200S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the noninstrument-rated pilot's decision to attempt a visual flight rules flight in instrument meteorological conditions…
- [NTSB ERA12WA544](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12WA544.md): Cessna 210N · Agua Clara, Brazil · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 25, 2012 · PT-OKZ · Destroyed
  > On August 25, 2012, at 1215 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Cessna 210N, Brazilian registration PT-OKZ, operated by a private individual, was destroyed following a collision with terrain near Agua Clara, Brazil. The flight originated at Tres Lagoas,…
- [NTSB ERA12LA528](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA528.md): Schleicher ASW-19 · Dansville, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2012 · N438AS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain glider control while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment due to an over-the-counter sedating antihistamine.
- [NTSB ERA12FA527](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA527.md): Bell 407 · Abingdon, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2012 · N407N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to make a low-level departure over water in dark night conditions without lights, which resulted in controlled flight into the water. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's likely spatial disorientation due to a vestibular…
- [NTSB CEN12WA575](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12WA575.md): Cessna 172 · Moorefield, Canada · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 25, 2012 · C-FNET · Substantial damage
  > On August 24, 2012, about 2030 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 172S, Canadian registration C-FNET, was substantially damaged on impact with terrain near Moorefield, Ontario, Canada. The pilot and three passengers sustained fatal injuries. Visual…
- [NTSB CEN12FA570](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA570.md): American AA-1 · Llano, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2012 · N5796L · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s delayed remedial action and inadequate supervision during practice traffic pattern work. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s use of sedating medication on the day of the accident and airplane’s high angle of attack…
- [NTSB WPR12WA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12WA374.md): Piper PA31 · Bontang, Indonesia, Indonesia · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 24, 2012 · PK-IWH · Substantial damage
  > On August 24, 2012, at 0551 universal coordinated time, a Piper PA-31-350, PK-IWH, operated by PT. Intan Angkasa Air Service under the pertinent civil regulations of Indonesia, collided with Mt. Tundung Mayang, near Bontang, Indonesia, at an elevation of…
- [NTSB ERA12WA534](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12WA534.md): Gulfstream G-164B · Calabozo, Venezuela · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 24, 2012 · YV264A · Substantial damage
  > On August 24, 2012, about 2000 universal coordinated time, a Gulfstream G-164B, Venezuelan registration YV264A, registered to Fumiwan C.A, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain during an aerial application. The pilot was fatally injured. The…
- [NTSB CEN12WA674](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12WA674.md): Pilatus PC12 · Solemont (Doubs), France · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 24, 2012 · HB-FPZ · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN12LA578](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA578.md): Destiny XLT · Hart, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2012 · N1674A · Substantial damage
  > The partial deflation of the powered parachute canopy when the pilot flew the aircraft into an area with gusty wind conditions. Contributing to the accident were the modifications that changed the flying characteristics of the parachute.
- [NTSB CEN12FA571](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA571.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Milner, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2012 · N7774P · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's impairment from alcohol, marijuana, and hypoxia, which adversely affected his ability to maintain control of the airplane.
- [NTSB ERA12FA514](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA514.md): Socata TB 10 · Shirley, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2012 · N5542Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/owner's operation of the airplane with known deficiencies, and the mechanic's failure to reattach the mixture control cable to the mixture control arm following maintenance of the carburetor.
- [NTSB ERA12WA530](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12WA530.md): Embraer EMB711 · Sta Barbara D'Oeste, Brazil · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 18, 2012 · PT-NKA · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > On August 18, 2012, at 1140 UTC an Embraer EMB-711C (Piper PA-28R-200), Brazilian registration PT-NKA, registered to a private owner, and a Embraer EMB-711C (Piper PA-28R-200), Brazilian registration PT-NIR, registered to a private owner, collided in cruise…
- [NTSB ERA12FA513](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA513.md): Mcleod Alan FW-190 1/2 Scale · Columbus, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2012 · N149AM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering following a partial loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision not to land on the remaining runway ahead, and the partial loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.
- [NTSB CEN12WA560](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12WA560.md): Paulistinha 56-C1 56-C1 · Braga, Portugal · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 18, 2012 · CS-ALB · Substantial damage
  > This report is under the jurisdiction and control of the Portuguese Government.
- [NTSB CEN12WA562](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12WA562.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Bruera, Cheshire, United Kingdom · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 16, 2012 · G-BODP · Substantial damage
  > On August 16, 2012, about 1940 universal coordinated time, a Piper PA-38-112 airplane, United Kingdom registration G-BODP, impacted terrain during an instructional flight near Bruera, Cheshire, United Kingdom. The flight instructor and student pilot were…
- [NTSB ERA12FA508](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA508.md): Beech A36TC · Clifton Park, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2012 · N678DR · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during the postaccident investigation and testing.
- [NTSB ANC12WA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12WA087.md): Piper PA-30 · Kelowna, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 14, 2012 · C-GLGJ · Substantial damage
  > On August 13, 2012, about 1729 Pacific daylight time, a Piper PA-30 airplane, (Canadian Registration C-GLGJ) was on a VFR flight plan from Penticton to Boundary Bay, British Columbia. The Canadian Joint Rescue Coordination Centre received an ELT signal, and a…
- [NTSB ERA12WA512](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12WA512.md): Cirrus SR22 · Marmara Sea, Türkiye · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Aug 12, 2012 · TC-SAS · Destroyed
  > On August 12, 2012, at 1115 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Cirrus SR-22, Turkish Registration TC-SAS, was destroyed when it impacted the Marmara Sea during an instructional flight. The two pilots on board were fatally injured. The flight originated from…
- [NTSB WPR12FA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA349.md): Cessna P210N · Santa Monica, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2012 · N41KA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude during a return to the airport following an unspecified emergency; the nature of the emergency could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would…
- [NTSB CEN12FA534](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA534.md): Beech G18 - S · Taylorville, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2012 · N697Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and use the appropriate flaps setting during sport-parachuting operations, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and a subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to…
- [NTSB ANC12FA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12FA084.md): Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 600N · Delta Junction, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2012 · N737TV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to clear the left landing gear skid, which resulted in the entanglement of the left landing gear skid with a log, and his subsequent application of collective pitch, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB CEN12FA517](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA517.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Imperial, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2012 · N36286 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from rising terrain while flying toward the rising sun, which interfered with his ability to see the terrain.
- [NTSB WPR12FA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA339.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Truckee, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2012 · N8218P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment by prescription pain medication.
- [NTSB ERA12WA497](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12WA497.md): Cessna A188A · Casanare, Colombia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 2, 2012 · HK1477 · Substantial damage
  > On August 2, 2012, about 1830 universal coordinated time, a Cessna A188A, Columbian registration HK-1477, was substantially damaged when it impacted wires and terrain during an aerial application flight near Casanare, Columbia. The foreign certificated pilot…
- [NTSB CEN12WA506](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12WA506.md): Cessna 500 · Santiago de Compostela, Spain · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 2, 2012 · EC-IBA · Destroyed
  > On August 2, 2012, at 0440 UTC, a Cessna 500 Citation, Spanish registration EC-IBA, owned and operated by AIRNOR, was destroyed when it impacted terrain 1.2 miles from the Santiago de Compostela Airport, Lavacolla, Galacia, Spain. The two pilots on board the…
- [NTSB ANC12FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12FA083.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Hoonah, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2012 · N8200M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees and terrain while in cruise flight in marginal visual meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB ERA12FA491](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA491.md): Silvaire Luscombe 8A · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2012 · N2761K · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s and the pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed after a partial loss of engine power after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane…
- [NTSB ERA12WA488](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12WA488.md): Beech 200 · Juiz de Fora, Brazil · Accident · 8 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 28, 2012 · PR-DOC · Destroyed
  > This investigation is being conducted by the Brazilian Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by the government Brazil. All inquiries should be directed to…
- [NTSB DCA12WA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA12WA135.md): Agusta A109 · Jiquipilco, Mexico · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 28, 2012 · XA-UQH · Destroyed
  > The Mexican Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil (DGAC) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a AgustaWestland 109SP helicopter that occurred on July 28, 2012. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the DGAC investigation…
- [NTSB CEN12LA488](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA488.md): Joseph C. Andrews, Jr. Vans · Valentine, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2012 · N122JA · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The RV-6 pilot's failure to monitor the location of the RV-4, resulting in the on-ground collision. Contributing to the accident was the RV-6 pilot not ensuring proper separation from the RV-4 and his expectation that the pilot of RV-4 would roll out to the…
- [NTSB WPR12FA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA326.md): Beech B60 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2012 · N880LY · Destroyed
  > The airplane’s failure to rotate and the pilot’s failure to reject the takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun for reasons that could not be undetermined because postaccident examination of the airplane and engines did not reveal any malfunctions or…
- [NTSB ERA12FA483](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA483.md): Cessna 172P · Plainville, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2012 · N64182 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper glidepath during final approach in visual meteorological conditions, resulting in collision with a berm.
- [NTSB ERA12FA484](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA484.md): Cessna 172M · San Juan, PR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2012 · N73115 · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s improper lubrication of the right direct aileron control cable and failure to detect the severe corrosion of the cable during a maintenance inspection, which resulted in the in-flight failure of the cable, the pilot’s subsequent…
- [NTSB WPR12FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FAMS1.md): Jeffko Glasair · Tonasket, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Jul 23, 2012 · N743CA · Substantial damage
  > The cause of the accident is undetermined as the airplane has not been located and remains missing.
- [NTSB CEN12LA466](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA466.md): Toman Jack JR Skystar Kitfox 4 · Cross Lake, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2012 · N602JT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment due to marijuana.
- [NTSB CEN12WA478](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12WA478.md): Cessna 172 · Portreath, United Kingdom · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 21, 2012 · G-ROUP · Substantial damage
  > On July 21, 2012, at 1421 UTC, a Cessna F172M, United Kingdom registration G-ROUP, was substantially damaged when it impacted a cliff near Portreath, Cornwall, England. A post impact fire ensued. The pilot, the sole person on board was fatally injured. Visual…
- [NTSB CEN12FA462](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA462.md): Nanchang China CJ-6A · Walsenburg, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2012 · N96YK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while turning from base to final leg in the traffic pattern.
- [NTSB WPR12WA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12WA327.md): Eurocopter EC120B · Triso, Malaysia · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 20, 2012 · N8899 · Substantial damage
  > On July 20,1012, at 1335 universal coordinated time, a Eurocopter EC120B, N8899, ditched into the Batang Lupar River, near Triso, Malaysia. The helicopter had a United States registration and was operated by the Sebiro Holding Company under the provisions of…
- [NTSB ERA12FA467](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA467.md): Brenholt Larry R RV-4 · Cedartown, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2012 · N25UA · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering for a forced landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN12LA460](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA460.md): Chamberlain Gerald Escapade · Rutland, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2012 · N3YV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the inadvertent stall during the pilot’s emergency landing and the pilot’s decision to continue flight in deteriorating…
- [NTSB ERA12FA465](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA465.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Berlin, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2012 · N4330Z · Substantial damage
  > Pilot incapacitation of unknown origin, which resulted in the airplane’s loss of control and an inadvertent aerodynamic stall/spin.

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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=95

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