# 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 96 of 617 · 30,845 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB ANC12FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12FA066.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2012 · N432LT · Destroyed > The noninstrument-rated pilot's decision to continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions likely leading to spatial disorientation, which resulted in a loss of airplane control and in-flight structural failure. - [NTSB CEN12LA453](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA453.md): Air Tractor AT-402B · Britt, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2012 · N4843J · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power transmission lines during an agricultural application operation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distracted attention due to personal cell phone use during flight operations. - [NTSB ERA12WA457](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12WA457.md): Beech B36TC · Nassau, Bahamas · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 16, 2012 · N6703K · Destroyed - [NTSB ERA12FA458](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA458.md): Beech A23 · Laytonsville, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2012 · N8771M · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to ensure that the fuel selector handle was correctly positioned, which resulted in an interruption of fuel to the engine and a loss of engine power during the takeoff, which necessitated a turn away from the trees at the end of the runway… - [NTSB WPR12FA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA305.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Salina, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2012 · N86AA · Substantial damage > The noninstrument-rated pilot’s continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a subsequent loss of airplane control. - [NTSB DCA12RA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA12RA110.md): Gulfstream GIV · Le Castellet, France · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 13, 2012 · N823GA · Destroyed - [NTSB CEN12LA440](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA440.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164A · Darksville, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2012 · N6846Q · Substantial damage > The pilot did not maintain clearance from a tree line at the completion of an agricultural spray run. - [NTSB WPR12WA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12WA334.md): Piper PA34 · Broome, Australia, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 11, 2012 · VH-LCK · Substantial damage > On July 11, 2012, at 2020 universal coordinated time, a Piper PA-34-200, VH-LCK, collided with terrain near Broome, Australia. The airplane was a charter flight operating under the pertinent civil regulations of Australia. The pilot was fatally injured and… - [NTSB WPR12LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA302.md): Bunch COZY-CANARDIII · Winslow, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2012 · N718JT · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during climb in high-density altitude conditions and with the airplane’s weight in excess of its maximum allowable gross weight. - [NTSB ERA12WA446](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12WA446.md): Robinson R22 · Sao Paulo, Brazil · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 11, 2012 · PT-HOL · Destroyed > On July 11, 2012, at 1300 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Robinson R22 Beta, Brazilian registration PT-HOL, operated by Master Escola Aviacao Civil Ltda, was destroyed following a loss of in-flight control and collision with a building near Sao Paulo,… - [NTSB ERA12FA438](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA438.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Moscow, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2012 · N764RV · Substantial damage > The non-instrument rated pilot’s decision to continue visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his spatial disorientation, a loss of airplane control, and subsequent impact with trees and terrain. - [NTSB CEN12WA685](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12WA685.md): Piper PA-30 · Soyapango, El Salvador · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 11, 2012 · YS-125P · Substantial damage > On July 11, 2012, at 1212 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA-30, El Salvador-registered YS-125P, operated by Escuela De Pilotos Dargonza, was destroyed when it impacted terrain near Soyapango, El Salvador. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the… - [NTSB ANC12FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12FA073.md): Cessna U206G · Homer, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2012 · N206VR · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper evaluation of the weather conditions and his subsequent downwind water landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a nose-over. - [NTSB ERA12WA463](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12WA463.md): Piper PA36 · San Alberto, Colombia · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 10, 2012 · HK2210 · Substantial damage > On July 10, 2012, about 1230 universal coordinated time, a Piper PA-36-375, Colombian registration HK2210, operated by Aeropenort LTDA. Agropecuaria del Norte, was substantially damaged when it collided with trees, during an aerial application flight near San… - [NTSB WPR12FA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA298.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Murrieta, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2012 · N7527Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from high vegetation while making a hovering turn, which resulted in a dynamic rollover. - [NTSB ERA12WA447](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12WA447.md): Cessna 208 · Sao Paulo, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 9, 2012 · PT-OQR · Substantial damage > On July 9, 2012, at 1700 UTC, a Cessna 208, Brazilian registration PT-OQR, was substantially damaged when it collided with a parachutist during a local skydiving flight from Boituva Airport (SDOI), Boituva Municipality, Sao Paulo, Brazil. The parachutist… - [NTSB ERA12FA433](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA433.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · New Site, MS · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2012 · N4386F · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to operate into a known area of adverse weather, which resulted in the inadvertent penetration of a severe thunderstorm, a subsequent loss of control, and in-flight breakup of the airplane. - [NTSB WPR12WA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12WA331.md): Bell 206 · Chuxiong City, China, China · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 7, 2012 · P2 HCY · Substantial damage > On July, 7 2012, about 1525 UTC, a Bell 206L, P2 HCY, crashed into the Qingshanzui Reservoir in Chuxiong City, China. The helicopter was operated by Yunnan General Aviation Co. Ltd., under the pertinent civil regulation of China. The aircraft was… - [NTSB CEN12FA421](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA421.md): Beech E90 · Karnack, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2012 · N987GM · Destroyed > The pilot's inadvertent flight into thunderstorm activity, which resulted in the loss of airplane control and the subsequent exceedance of the airplane's design limits and in-flight breakup. Contributing to the accident was the failure of air traffic control… - [NTSB ERA12WA451](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12WA451.md): Embraer EMB820 · Espinosa Municipality, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 6, 2012 · PT-ENG · Destroyed > On July 6, 2012, at 1340 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Piper PA-31-350 (Embraer 820C), Brazilian registration PT-ENG, operated by Microsurvev Aerogeof. E Cons. Cient. Ltda, was destroyed during a forced landing following a loss of power to both engines.… - [NTSB WPR12FA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA295.md): TL Ultralight Sro Stingsport · Piru, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2012 · N177N · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to recover from a stall, which resulted in a spin. Contributing to the accident was the instructor’s inadequate remedial action. - [NTSB ERA12WA444](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12WA444.md): Lancair · Concepcio, Argentina · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 3, 2012 · LV-X243 · Substantial damage > On July 3, 2012, about 1230 coordinated universal time (0930 local time), a Lancair IV-P, Argentine registration LV-X243, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain in Concepcion, Corrientes Province, Argentina. The pilot and the passenger were… - [NTSB CEN12WA418](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12WA418.md): Bell 412 · Valencia, Spain · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 2, 2012 · EC-KSJ · Substantial damage > On July 2, 2012, about 1430 universal coordinated time (UTC), a Bell 412EP helicopter, Spanish registration EC-KSJ, impacted the Forata reservoir near Valencia, Spain. The pilot, the sole occupant, is missing. Pieces of the helicopter have been located on the… - [NTSB WPR12FA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA282.md): Aerospatiale AS350B · Camp Verde, AZ · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2012 · N729DP · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper decision to fly at a low altitude through a river canyon, contrary to voluntary guidance within the Special Conservation Area, which led to collision with a cable. Contributing to the pilot’s decision were his cognitive and psychomotor… - [NTSB ERA12FA423](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA423.md): Piper PA-31P · Dalton, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2012 · N33CG · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control following loss of power in the right engine for reasons that could not be determined because of fire and impact damage. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s delayed feathering of the right propeller… - [NTSB CEN12WA412](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12WA412.md): Hughes 369 · Lieser, Germany · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 29, 2012 · D-HLUX · Destroyed > On June 29, 2012, at 0705 UTC, a Hughes HU369D helicopter, German registration D-HLUX, owned and operated by Hahn Helicopters Flugdienste GmbH, was destroyed when it struck a powerline and subsequently impacted terrain near Lieser, Germany. The pilot, the… - [NTSB WPR12FA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA280.md): Aviat A-1C-180 · Kooskia, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2012 · N63WY · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff with a gusty tailwind, which resulted in his loss of airplane control during the initial climb and an aerodynamic stall/spin. - [NTSB WPR12LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA277.md): Rehn Kitfox IV · Vancouver, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2012 · N645GR · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during an attempt to return to the runway immediately after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was foreign debris in the right-hand carburetor bowl, which precipitated a loss… - [NTSB CEN12WA397](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12WA397.md): Cessna 152 · Cascais, Portugal · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 26, 2012 · CS-AUR · Substantial damage > On June 26, 2012, about 2135 coordinated universal time, a Cessna 152, Portuguese registration CS-AUR, sustained substantial damage when it impacted terrain near Cascais, Portugal. The pilot and one passenger were fatally injured. Night conditions prevailed… - [NTSB CEN12FA395](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA395.md): Nappi Tito C Lancair 235M · Monroe Center, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2012 · N18TN · Substantial damage > The in-flight fire for a reason that could not be determined due to extensive damage from the fire. - [NTSB ERA12FA412](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA412.md): Socata TB21 · Gold Hill, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2012 · N2528N · Substantial damage > An inflight fire, the origin of which could not be determined because of postaccident fire damage. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper modifications to the airplane. - [NTSB ERA12LA411](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA411.md): Universal Stinson 108 · Portland, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2012 · N39443 · Substantial damage > A fatigue failure of the No. 3 piston skirt, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and the subsequent ditching in the ocean. - [NTSB WPR12FA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA274.md): Cessna 172 · Veneta, OR · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2012 · N5781A · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and altitude to clear trees during the initial climb after takeoff. - [NTSB ERA12FA409](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA409.md): Raytheon C90GT · Morgantown, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2012 · N508GT · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight route planning and in-flight route and altitude selection, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a communications tower in possible instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's… - [NTSB CEN12WA411](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12WA411.md): Cessna 150 · Strasswalchen, Austria · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 21, 2012 · OE-ATV · Destroyed > On June 21, 2012, at 1332 UTC, a Reims Aviation F-150L, Austrian registration OE-ATV, was destroyed when it departed controlled flight and impacted terrain 3 miles east of Strasswalchen, Austria. The pilot and passenger on board were fatally injured. Visual… - [NTSB CEN12FA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA378.md): Iar Brasov IS-28B2 · Wallis, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2012 · N6388V · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an emergency situation, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s acute coronary event, which resulted from his severe… - [NTSB ERA12FA395](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA395.md): Remos Acft Gmbh Flugzeugbau Remos GX · Westminster, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2012 · N206GX · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to ensure that the elevator quick-fastener was properly secured, resulting in an inflight elevator control disconnect and subsequent loss of control during the ensuing emergency landing. Contributing… - [NTSB WPR12LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA259.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · East Wenatchee, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2012 · N282MC · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to adequately monitor the environment and maintain clearance from the power lines while maneuvering at low altitude. - [NTSB WPR12FA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA255.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Mountain Home, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2012 · N8990N · Substantial damage > The noninstrument-rated pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into mountainous terrain. - [NTSB ERA12FA387](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA387.md): Phillips William L Challenger · Plant City, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2012 · N2571T · Substantial damage > The non-certificated pilot’s loss of control during approach and landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of both total and recent flight experience. - [NTSB CEN12WA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12WA351.md): Robinson R44 · Teisendorf, Germany · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 9, 2012 · OE-XKS · Destroyed > On June 9, 2012, at 1515 UTC, a Robinson R44 helicopter, Austrian registration OE-XKS, was destroyed when it crashed into trees and mountaneous terrain near Teisendorf, Germany. The pilot and three passengers on board the helicopter were fatally injured.… - [NTSB CEN12LA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA349.md): Flower Roger P J D · Spring Valley, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2012 · N9010T · Substantial damage > The in-flight failure of the left wing spar, which resulted in the in-flight separation of the left wing. - [NTSB ERA12LA386](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA386.md): Bowen Christopher W Dogbee · Wrens, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2012 · N1481 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s loss of control during a low-altitude maneuver for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision… - [NTSB ERA12FAMS2](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FAMS2.md): Cessna 150F · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Jun 8, 2012 · N8281S · Substantial damage > Undetermined (airplane and pilot missing). - [NTSB CEN12WA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12WA365.md): Piper Pawnee PA25-260 · Caserio Las Msareas, Guatemala · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 8, 2012 · TG-KOD · Destroyed > On June 8, 2012 at 1230 UTC, a Guatemalan registered Piper PA-25-260, TG-KOD, impacted terrain in a rural area near Caserio Las Mareas, Municipio de Ocos Departamento De San Marcos, Guatemala. The pilot, the sole person on board the airplane was fatally… - [NTSB CEN12FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FAMS1.md): Piper PA-31-325 · Duluth, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Jun 8, 2012 · N174BH · Substantial damage > Undetermined because the airplane was not found. - [NTSB ERA12FA385](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA385.md): Pilatus PC-12/47 · Lake Wales, FL · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2012 · N950KA · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane while climbing to cruise altitude in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) following disconnect of the autopilot. The reason for the autopilot disconnect could not be determined during… - [NTSB DCA12WA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA12WA119.md): Fairchild SA-227 · Montevideo, Uruguay · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 6, 2012 · CX-LAS · Destroyed > On June 6, 2012, at approximately 2300 UTC time, a Fairchild SA227, s/n AC-482, operated by Aero VIP Ltd as a cargo flight, departed from Carrasco/General Cesáreo L. Berisso International Airport, Montevideo, Uruguay. During initial climb, radar contact with… - [NTSB DCA12WA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA12WA089.md): Sikorsky S58 · Cusco, Peru · Accident · 14 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 6, 2012 · OB-1840-P · Destroyed > The Comisión de Investigación de Accidentes de Aviación of Peru (CIAA) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Sikorsky S58 helicopter that occurred on June 06, 2012. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the CIAA… - [NTSB CEN12LA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA340.md): Quicksilver Sport II · Manchester, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2012 · N4396H · Substantial damage > An inadvertent aerodynamic stall while maneuvering at a low altitude. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?fatal=1&page=97 ## 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=96 --- 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.