# 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 WPR12FA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA180.md): League Lancair IV-TP · Sisters, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2012 · N66HL · Substantial damage
  > The pilots’ inability to maintain control of the airplane and arrest a steep spiral dive while maneuvering for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination could not identify any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation…
- [NTSB CEN12WA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12WA256.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Guatemala City, Guatemala · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 21, 2012 · TG-VCH · Substantial damage
  > This accident is under the jurisdiction and control of the Guatemalan DGAC.
- [NTSB CEN12FA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA251.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Newcomerstown, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2012 · N110EB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control in instrument meteorological conditions due to his distraction by electrical system anomalies, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent. The reason for the electrical system anomalies could not be determined.
- [NTSB ERA12WA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12WA301.md): Cessna T206H · Macapá, Brazil · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 20, 2012 · PR-CRR · Destroyed
  > On April 20, 2012, about 0855 universal coordinated time, a Cessna T206H, Brazilian registration PR-CRR, was substantially damaged when it collided with terrain approximately five minutes after takeoff from Macapa International Airport (SBMQ), Macapa, Brazil.…
- [NTSB ERA12WA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12WA300.md): Beech C90 · Jundiai, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 20, 2012 · PP-WCA · Substantial damage
  > On April 20, 2012, at 1735 UTC, a Beech C90A, Brazilian registration PP-WCA, was destroyed when it impacted the ground shortly after takeoff from Comandante Rolim Adolfo Amaro State Airport (SBJD), Jundiaí, Brazil. The pilot was fatally injured. Visual…
- [NTSB DCA12RA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA12RA065.md): Boeing 737 · Islamabad, Pakistan · Accident · 127 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 20, 2012 · AP-BKC · Destroyed
  > On April 20, 2012, at about 1840 local time, Bhoja Air flight BH0213, a Boeing 737-236, registration AP-BKC, crashed about 3.7 miles short of runway 30 during an approach to landing at the Benazir Bhutto International Airport, Islamabad, Pakistan. The flight…
- [NTSB ERA12LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA290.md): Cessna 421C · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2012 · N48DL · Substantial damage
  > Pilot incapacitation, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to maintain airplane control and the airplane’s subsequent ocean impact.
- [NTSB ERA12FA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA280.md): Manzitto Michael A Mwlancair 235 · Hudson, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2012 · N235MW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to operate the airplane with known electrical system problems, which resulted in the in-flight failure of the electrical wiring interconnect system, loss of electrical power, and subsequent fuel starvation and loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR12FA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA164.md): Cessna 320D · Green River, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2012 · N32EG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering in marginal weather conditions, which resulted in an exceedence of the design stress limits of the airplane and a subsequent in-flight structural failure.
- [NTSB WPR12WA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12WA199.md): Ayres S2R · Moree, Australia, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 10, 2012 · VH-WDD · Substantial damage
  > On April 10, 2012, at 2300 universal coordinated time, an Ayres Turbo Thrush S-2R, VH-WDD, collided with the terrain near Moree, Australia, while conducting agricultural operations. The airplane was operated by Alexander Aviation PTY LTD under the pertinent…
- [NTSB WPR12FA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA155.md): Extra Flugzeugbau EA-300 · Salinas, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2012 · N45R · Substantial damage
  > A loose portable XM-GPS antenna that migrated to the tail section of the airplane and jammed the elevator bell crank. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to account for the cockpit portable GPS antenna during preflight or postflight…
- [NTSB WPR12FA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA154.md): Cessna T182 · Ludlow, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2012 · N5201F · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight loss of control due to the pilot’s impairment as a result of hypoxia. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s operation of the airplane above 12,500 feet without the aid of supplemental oxygen.
- [NTSB ERA12WA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12WA298.md): Agusta A119 · Leningradsky, Russia · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 6, 2012 · RA-01980 · Substantial damage
  > On April 6, 2012, about 1240 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), an AgustaWestland S.p.A., A119 helicopter, Russian registration RA-01980, crashed onto a frozen lake (Yanisyarvi), Sortavalsk district, Leningradsky region, about 5 KM from camp Chernye Kamni,…
- [NTSB ERA12FA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA271.md): Wejebe Jose CA8 -SF · Everglades City, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2012 · N548SF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB CEN12WA679](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12WA679.md): Robinson R22 · Huy, Belgium · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 6, 2012 · OO-DTZ · Destroyed
  > This accident is under the jurisdiction and control of the Belgium government.
- [NTSB CEN12LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA227.md): Grumman F8F-1 · Breckenridge, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2012 · N14HP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control during a low-altitude aerobatic maneuver.
- [NTSB WPR12LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA152.md): Nelson Rans S-12 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 2012 · N586BN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering at low altitude shortly after takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA12FA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA262.md): Beech 58 · Calhoun, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2012 · N9448Q · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain airplane control after experiencing a loss of power from the left engine due to water contamination of the fuel system. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane and…
- [NTSB ANC12FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12FA028.md): Piper PA-18 · Sleetmute, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2012 · N7276D · Substantial damage
  > Operation of the airplane by a non-certificated pilot and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed and airplane control, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN12FA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA217.md): Oliver Joseph Zodiac CH 601XL · Belmont, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2012 · N8060J · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power and the pilot’s diverted attention to the engine power loss, which resulted in a rapid descent and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN12LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA209.md): Walling Vans RV-3 · Larchwood, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2012 · N34WC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane after landing.
- [NTSB CEN12FA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA210.md): Beech E-55 · Broken Bow, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2012 · N1567W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed and subsequent loss of airplane control during a single-engine landing approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper fuel management during cruise flight, which resulted in an initial loss of power in…
- [NTSB ERA12FA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA256.md): Anderson John H Avid Flyer MK 4 · Waxhaw, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2012 · N61410 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a low-altitude aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA12WA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12WA255.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Treasure Cay, Bahamas · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 25, 2012 · N8415C · Substantial damage
  > On March 25, 2012, at 1830 UTC, a Piper PA-32R-300, N8415C, was substantially damaged when it crashed shortly after takeoff from Treasure Cay International Airport (MYAT), Abaco, Bahamas. The two certificated private pilots and two passengers were fatally…
- [NTSB CEN12LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA203.md): Enbody Frank GY 201 Minicab · Granite Shoals, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 2012 · N416FC · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a contaminated carburetor fuel screen. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment from medications that degraded his decision-making and the pilot's improper maintenance of the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN12FA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA199.md): Cessna 172S · Longmont, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 2012 · N10468 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate visual lookout by the pilots of both airplanes, which resulted in a mid-air collision.
- [NTSB ERA12WA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12WA249.md): Beech 300 · Puerto Aguiree, Chile · Accident · 8 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 22, 2012 · CC-AEB · Destroyed
  > On March 22, 2012, at 0358 UTC, a Beech BE 300, Chilean registration CC-AEB registered to Banco Popular Espanol, S.A. and operated by Inaer Helicopter Chile SA as an air ambulance flight, departed controlled flight at Flight level 280 while in radio contact…
- [NTSB ERA12WA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12WA243.md): Bell 407 · Podnovye, Russia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 22, 2012 · RA-01931 · Substantial damage
  > On March 22, 2012, about 0615 coordinated universal time, a Bell 407, Russian registration RA-01931, was substantially damaged when it impacted electrical utility wires and the Volga River while on approach to a private landing area near Podnovye, Russia. The…
- [NTSB CEN12FA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA196.md): Beech 35 · Glencoe, MN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2012 · N3871N · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot’s continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the design limits of the airplane being exceeded and an in-flight breakup.
- [NTSB CEN12FA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA188.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Mexico, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2012 · N158EA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent collision with trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight performance planning before departing on the soft,…
- [NTSB ERA12WA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12WA240.md): Cessna 182 · Barrancabermeja, Colombia · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 17, 2012 · HK1441G · Substantial damage
  > On March 17, 2012, about 2145 universal coordinated time (1645 local time), a Cessna 182M, Colombian registration HK1441G, was substantially damaged when it impacted transmission lines, then terrain, about 3 nautical miles south of Aeropuerto Yariguies…
- [NTSB ERA12LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA231.md): Firefly Balloons Firefly 8 · Fitzgerald, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2012 · N14643 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's intentional flight into adverse weather. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to obtain a weather briefing and his failure to follow the balloon manufacturer's published emergency procedure for weather deterioration during flight.
- [NTSB WPR12FA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA139.md): Beech B36 · Panoche, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 2012 · N364AB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s lack of situational awareness regarding the surrounding terrain while descending during dark night conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.
- [NTSB WPR12FA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA136.md): Cessna 150L · Goble, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 2012 · N18677 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's decision to continue flight into the area of reduced visibility and the pilots’ subsequent failure to maintain clearance from the hilly terrain while operating in an area of low ceilings, rain, and fog.
- [NTSB ERA12LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA227.md): Emeraude CP-301-A · Niceville, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 2012 · N718PP · Substantial damage
  > The pilots’ inadequate use of carburetor heat, which resulted in carburetor icing and a subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA12FA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA225.md): Cessna 501 · Franklin, NC · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 2012 · N7700T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to achieve a stabilized approach, resulting in a nose-first, bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's activation of only one thrust reverser, resulting in asymmetrical thrust.
- [NTSB DCA12FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA12FA051.md): Convair 440 - NO Series · San Juan, PR · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 1 · Field · Final report · Mar 15, 2012 · N153JR · Destroyed
  > the flight crew's failure to maintain adequate airspeed after shutting down the right engine due to an in-flight fire in one of the right augmentors. The failure to maintain airspeed resulted in either an aerodynamic stall or a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB CEN12LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA187.md): Brice Ron Glastar Sportsman 2+ · Kimberling, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2012 · N627RM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate flare, which resulted in the airplane impacting into the water.
- [NTSB ERA12WA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12WA239.md): Piper PA28R · Eliseu Martins, Brazil · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 6, 2012 · PT-NKS · Destroyed
  > On March 6, 2012, about 1400 universal coordinated time, a Piper PA-28R-200, Brazilian registration PT-NKS, was destroyed when it impacted terrain, following a loss of control during cruise flight near Eliseu Martins, Brazil. The foreign certificated pilot…
- [NTSB DCA12PA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA12PA049.md): Israel Aircraft Industries F21-C2 · Fallon, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Mar 6, 2012 · N404AX · Destroyed
  > fuel exhaustion following missed approaches due to deficient ATC handling under weather conditions which were significantly lower than forecast. The second missed approach may have been initiated due to limited pilot instrument proficiency. Contributing to…
- [NTSB WPR12FA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA123.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Brockton, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 2012 · N5542K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and airplane control while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in a stall and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA12WA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12WA212.md): Cessna 172N · Miranda, Venezuela · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 3, 2012 · YV105E · Destroyed
  > On March 3, 2012, about 1259 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 172N, Venezuelan registration, YV105E, was destroyed when it impacted into terrain while in cruise flight near Municipio Zamora Parroquia Bolivar, Miranda, Venezuela. The pilot was fatally…
- [NTSB CEN12LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA179.md): Skeeter 1M · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 2012 · N1111V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while on final approach as he was executing a turn to provide spacing between his airplane and an airplane on the runway.
- [NTSB ERA12WA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12WA223.md): Cessna 188 · Querencia do Norte, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Mar 2, 2012 · PR-STO · Substantial damage
  > On March 02, 2012, about 1350 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 188B, Brazilian registration PR-STO, was substantially damaged when it collided with power lines during a crop dusting flight, near Querencia do Norte, Brazil. The foreign certificated pilot…
- [NTSB ERA12FA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA205.md): Cessna LC42-550FG · Salisburry, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 2012 · N167ZP · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to continue flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of control.
- [NTSB ERA12FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FAMS1.md): Cessna 182P · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Mar 1, 2012 · N1338S · Substantial damage
  > Undetermined; the airplane and pilot are missing.
- [NTSB DCA12RA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA12RA047.md): Cessna 750 · Egelsbach, Germany · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 1, 2012 · N288CX · Destroyed
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- [NTSB CEN12FA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA174.md): Hemp Timothy Legacy 2000 · Belen, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2012 · N273TE · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane during the hours of darkness when he had a restriction for daytime flight only due to…
- [NTSB ERA12FA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA196.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Melbourne, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 29, 2012 · N544SR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's abrupt maneuver in response to a perceived traffic conflict, which resulted in an accelerated stall and a loss of airplane control at low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the air traffic controller's incomplete instructions, which…
- [NTSB ERA12WA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12WA202.md): Cessna 208 · Manaus, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 28, 2012 · PT-PTB · Substantial damage
  > On February 28, 2012, about 1020 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 208B, Brazilian registration PT-PTB, operated by Cleiton Taxi Aereo Ltda., was substantially damaged when it impacted a lamppost and terrain, during the initial climb after takeoff from…

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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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