# Fatal NTSB investigations, MS

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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB WPR26FA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26FA202.md): Pipistrel D O O Sinus 912 · Columbus, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · May 31, 2026 · N1277P · Destroyed
  > On May 31, 2026, about 1236 central daylight time, a Pipistrel D O O Sinus 912, N1277P, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Columbus, Mississippi. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…
- [NTSB CEN26FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26FA093.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Holly Springs, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jan 18, 2026 · N6711J · Destroyed
  > On January 18, 2026, about 1640 central standard time, a Piper PA28-140 airplane, N6711J, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Holly Springs, Mississippi. The flight instructor and student pilot were fatally injured. The airplane was…
- [NTSB CEN25MA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25MA115.md): Eurocopter Deutschland EC 135 P2+ · Canton, MS · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 2 · Major · Preliminary report · Mar 10, 2025 · N835CS · Destroyed
  > On March 10, 2025, about 1237 central daylight time, an Airbus Helicopters (formerly Eurocopter Deutschland) EC135 P2+ helicopter, N835CS, operated as AirCare 3, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Canton, Mississippi. The commercial pilot,…
- [NTSB WPR23FA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23FA208.md): Piper PA-31-325 · Tupelo, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 3, 2023 · N4077W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB CEN23FA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA144.md): Zenith Stol CH701 · Oxford, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Mar 29, 2023 · N43414 · Destroyed
  > An in-flight collision with trees and terrain for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA22FA376](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA376.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Glendora, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 19, 2022 · N602PB · Substantial damage
  > The collision with terrain for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB CEN21FA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21FA355.md): North American T-6G · Starkville, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 4, 2021 · N7197C · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB CEN21FA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21FA334.md): Air Tractor AT-802 · Benoit, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 25, 2021 · N363BG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s takeoff performance capabilities and his failure to abort the takeoff in a timely manner. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment due to his use of ethanol and prohibited medications.
- [NTSB CEN21FA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21FA209.md): Mitsubishi MU2B · Hattiesburg, MS · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 5, 2021 · N322TA · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the night instrument approach which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall from which the pilot was unable to recover.
- [NTSB CEN21LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA102.md): Hughes 369D · Tuckers Crossing, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 29, 2020 · N103SU · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of helicopter control when the external saw contacted trees during an attempted emergency landing due to a main rotor transmission oil pressure warning. The reason that the pilot did not release the external saw from the helicopter during the…
- [NTSB CEN19FA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA212.md): Cessna 172 · Oxford, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Jul 6, 2019 · N994CP · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during a go around with a tailwind, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN19FA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA211.md): Grob G103 · Brandon, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Jul 6, 2019 · N106NS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate clearance from a tree during an attempted off-field landing.
- [NTSB CEN19FA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA138.md): Champion 7GCAA · Schlater, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · May 7, 2019 · N7665S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and a stall.
- [NTSB CEN19FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA120.md): Piper PA28 · Lake, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Apr 13, 2019 · N4890L · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot’s loss of control while flying in dark night instrument meteorological weather conditions with convective activity, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its structural limitations and experiencing an in-flight breakup.…
- [NTSB CEN19FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA119.md): Rockwell International NA-265-65 · New Albany, MS · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Apr 13, 2019 · N265DS · Destroyed
  > An unidentified electrical system malfunction that led to the pilots losing awareness of the airplane's performance in instrument meteorological conditions and resulted in a loss of control of the airplane.
- [NTSB ERA18FA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA174.md): Cessna 172 · Diamondhead, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2018 · N7239Q · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's failure to retract the flaps following landing and the stall/mush that resulted during the subsequent full-flap takeoff and initial climb.
- [NTSB ERA18FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA088.md): Air Tractor AT-802 · Greenwood, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2018 · N581LA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB ERA18LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA039.md): Kevin Leue Sparrow Hawk · Hernando, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2017 · N481ZK · Destroyed
  > Impact with trees and terrain for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.
- [NTSB ERA17FA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA279.md): Air Tractor AT502 · Philipp, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2017 · N6082B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to attempt a visual flight rules flight in instrument meteorological conditions, below a low overcast ceiling, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.
- [NTSB ERA17FA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA139.md): Mooney M20J · Aberdeen, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2017 · N643RJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain after takeoff in dark night conditions for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB ERA17FA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA131.md): Air Tractor AT 602 · Minter City, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2017 · N2049D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's incapacitation for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in collision with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB ERA16FA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA185.md): Beech A36TC · Tupelo, MS · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 16, 2016 · N60RW · Destroyed
  > A preexisting stress rupture that initiated at a spot weld in the turbocharger v-band exhaust clamp, which resulted in the failure of the clamp and separation of the exhaust tailpipe, an in-flight fire, and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA16LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA028.md): Schumacher Lancair Super ES · Pascagoula, MS · Accident · 3 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2015 · N817PR · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control after encountering convective shower activity. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to continue flight into an area of known adverse weather.
- [NTSB ERA15FA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA173.md): Bell Helicopter Textron 206 L-1 · Saucier, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2015 · N50KH · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to postaccident fire damage.
- [NTSB ERA15FA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA147.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Kosciusko, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2015 · N7698S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to make a low pass over a lake near trees and his subsequent failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering at a low altitude to avoid trees, which resulted in an inadvertent cross-control aerodynamic stall from which he was…
- [NTSB ERA14FA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA322.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Clarksdale, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2014 · N91331 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a low-level, high angle-of-bank turn, which resulted in an exceedance of the critical angle of attack and a subsequent accelerated stall.
- [NTSB ERA13LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA281.md): Cessna 172K · Newton, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2013 · N7045G · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to increase engine power during the descent for landing when instructed to do so by the flight instructor and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in collision with a static wire. Contributing to the…
- [NTSB ERA13LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA136.md): Quicksilver MX2 · Poplarville, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 2013 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The noncertificated pilot’s decision to make the flight and his failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering at a low altitude.
- [NTSB ERA13FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA055.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Jackson, MS · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2012 · N717RL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in his failure to note the water in the fuel tank due to condensation, which subsequently shut down the engine in flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's self-induced pressure to…
- [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 ERA12FA376](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA376.md): Hawker Beechcraft A36 · Macon, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 31, 2012 · N976S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue flight into an area of known thunderstorms, which resulted in an in-flight breakup. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in actual instrument meteorological conditions and his reliance on datalink…
- [NTSB ERA12FA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA146.md): Aerostar PA-60-601P · Philadelphia, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 2012 · N700PS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff following loss of power to the left engine due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the loss of control was the pilot’s failure to feather the left propeller following the loss of left engine…
- [NTSB ERA11FA458](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA458.md): Cessna 310Q · Tupelo, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2011 · N444YM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s delayed reaction in performing the engine failure procedures and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s improper torquing of the B-nut…
- [NTSB ERA11LA424](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA424.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Drew, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2011 · N8525L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to conduct a visual flight rules aerial application flight in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an in flight collision with the ground while maneuvering.
- [NTSB ERA11FA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA232.md): Cessna 310R · McComb, MS · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2011 · N100TK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's impairment due to alcohol ingestion and his failure to maintain airplane control during an approach at night in instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB ERA11FA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA085.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 · Pearlington, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2010 · N361DS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s controlled flight into terrain likely due to spatial disorientation, while flying over sparsely lighted terrain at night.
- [NTSB ERA11FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA036.md): Beech B36TC · Rienzi, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2010 · N8045Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather conditions. Contributing to the accident was the air traffic controller's failure to provide precipitation information to the pilot as required.
- [NTSB ERA10LA385](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA385.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Canton, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2010 · N9046D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin.
- [NTSB ERA10LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA120.md): Steele Samuel D RV-4 · Picayune, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 2010 · N107SS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the overweight and aft-center-of-gravity condition of the airplane at takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA09LA536](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA536.md): Duke Paul Challenger II · Lumberton, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2009 · N4340D · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during a go-around procedure for unknown reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09FA497](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA497.md): Robinson R44 · Jackson, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2009 · N33PX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm, for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA316.md): Rick Campbell Zenith-STOL CH801 · Gallman, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2009 · N1399X · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the flightcrew's improper fuel management.
- [NTSB ERA09LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA128.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Philadelphia, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 2009 · N5013C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight weather planning and his continued VFR flight into IMC conditions resulting in an in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB MIA08LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA167.md): Ayres S2R-T15 · Morton, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2008 · N4015P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during low altitude maneuvering.
- [NTSB DFW07LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA155.md): Boeing 737-232 · Tunica, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2007 · N332DL · No damage
  > Gorund service personal's removal of the portable stairway prior to the main cabin door being secured. Factors were the high winds and heavy rain.
- [NTSB DFW07FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07FA055.md): Cessna 310 · Jackson, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 2007 · N2625H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DFW06LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA195.md): Cessna A188B · Sumrall, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2006 · N86188 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing factors were the partial loss of engine power and the low altitude.
- [NTSB DFW06FA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06FA187.md): Cessna 172N · Petal, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2006 · N738KE · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper use of flaps, which resulted in an impact with trees during takeoff-initial climb.
- [NTSB DFW06FA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06FA110.md): Mooney M20K · Columbus, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2006 · N231GE · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the pilot's improper decision to forgo suitable forced landing opportunities in an attempt to return to the airport.
- [NTSB DFW06LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA103.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Meridian, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2006 · N5003E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees. Contributing factors were the drug impairment and low maneuvering altitude.

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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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'MS' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND c."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?fatal=1&state=MS

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