# Fatal NTSB investigations, OK 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 1 of 11 · 512 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB CEN26FA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26FA275.md): Beech E18S · Guymon, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Aug 2, 2026 · N210Q · Destroyed > On August 2, 2026, about 1608 central daylight time (CDT), a Beech E18S airplane, N210Q, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Guymon, Oklahoma. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal… - [NTSB ERA26FA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26FA253.md): Bellanca 14-19-2 · Goldsby, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jun 29, 2026 · N9846B · Destroyed > On June 29, 2026, at about 1055 central daylight time, a Bellanca 14-19-2, N9846B, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident in Goldsby, Oklahoma. The two pilots were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations… - [NTSB WPR26FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26FA054.md): Hughes 369D · Pryor, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Dec 5, 2025 · N161LA · Substantial damage > On December 5, 2025, about 0858 central standard time, a Hughes 369D, N161LA, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Pryor, Oklahoma. The pilot was fatally injured. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal… - [NTSB CEN25FA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25FA320.md): Cessna 172L · Walters, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Aug 14, 2025 · N2860Q · Destroyed > On August 14, 2025, about 0934 central daylight time, a Cessna 172L, N2860Q, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Walters, Oklahoma. The pilot sustained fatal injuries. The airplane was operated under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations as… - [NTSB CEN25LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA229.md): Rans S-14 · Guthrie, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jul 1, 2025 · N981CS · Substantial damage > On June 30, 2025, about 2054 central daylight time, a Rans S-14 airplane, N981CS, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Guthrie, Oklahoma. The non-certificated pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14… - [NTSB CEN25FA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25FA148.md): Anusiewicz Cassutt III M · Haskell, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Apr 8, 2025 · N5RR · Substantial damage > On April 8, 2025, about 1459 central daylight time, a Cassutt III M airplane, N5RR, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Haskell, Oklahoma. The pilot was fatally injured. The aircraft was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal… - [NTSB CEN24FA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24FA304.md): Beech F33 · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Aug 6, 2024 · N8095U · Destroyed > On August 6, 2024, about 1326 central daylight time, a Beechcraft F33A airplane, N8095U, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The private pilot and the three passengers sustained fatal injuries. The airplane was… - [NTSB CEN24FA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24FA148.md): Davis DA-3 · Antlers, OK · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Apr 4, 2024 · N88DT · Destroyed > Impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined. - [NTSB CEN24FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24FA094.md): Bell 206 · Hydro, OK · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jan 21, 2024 · N295AE · Destroyed > The helicopter’s inflight collision with cackling geese, resulting in an inflight breakup. - [NTSB CEN24FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24FA057.md): Beech A23-24 · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 10, 2023 · N6945Q · Destroyed > A total loss of engine power due to multiple connecting rod failures from oil starvation associated with an extensive before takeoff oil system leak, the source of which could not be identified due to postaccident fire damage. - [NTSB CEN23LA423](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA423.md): Beech A36 · Broken Bow, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 29, 2023 · N9379Q · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain the runway centerline during landing and subsequent failure to maintain clearance from the airport grounds worker during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the absence of a NOTAM for mowing operations at the… - [NTSB CEN23FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA095.md): Cessna 172 · Hooker, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jan 29, 2023 · N6482B · Destroyed > The pilot’s decision to depart and continue the visual flight rules flight into night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of airplane control. - [NTSB CEN23FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA079.md): Piper PA-32-301T · Kingfisher, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jan 16, 2023 · N8266D · Destroyed > An oil leak of undetermined origin that resulted in an in-flight engine compartment fire and subsequent loss of airplane control. - [NTSB CEN23FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA060.md): Beech F33A · Yukon, OK · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 6, 2022 · N9142Q · Destroyed > The pilot’s loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined. - [NTSB CEN23FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA050.md): Cessna 170 · Gage, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 28, 2022 · N2710D · Destroyed > The non-certificated pilots’ loss of airplane control, resulting in an impact with terrain during final approach. Contributing to the accident was the airplane owner’s impairment due to his use of ethanol and depressant medications, in combination with his… - [NTSB CEN22LA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA321.md): Just Highlander · Bennington, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 18, 2022 · N7514N · Substantial damage > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control. - [NTSB CEN22LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA303.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 2, 2022 · N270SA · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed for unknown reasons during the initial climb, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain. - [NTSB CEN22FA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22FA145.md): Piper PA-30 · Pond Creek, OK · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Mar 17, 2022 · N8357Y · Destroyed > The pilot’s loss of control of the airplane, resulting in an in-flight breakup. - [NTSB CEN22FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22FA070.md): Cessna 310J · Inola, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 12, 2021 · N3187L · Destroyed > The loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. - [NTSB CEN22FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22FA053.md): Bell 206 · Perry, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 28, 2021 · N59600 · Destroyed > A loss of lateral control during a hover that resulted in an impact with terrain. Based on the available evidence, the reason for the loss of lateral control could not be determined. - [NTSB CEN22FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22FA016.md): AutoGyro Cavalon · Stroud, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 18, 2021 · N419LB · Substantial damage > The pilot’s lack of experience in the gyroplane and his decision to takeoff with a tailwind. As a result, the gyroplane did not generate enough lift to takeoff before it struck a barbed wire fence. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to wear… - [NTSB CEN21LA396](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA396.md): Monnett Moni · Tulsa, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 6, 2021 · N983JV · Substantial damage > An aerodynamic stall/spin and loss of control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB CEN21FA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21FA314.md): PZL Mielec M18 · Seiling, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 12, 2021 · N9310R · Destroyed > The pilot’s in-flight loss of control due to the structural failure of a wing fitting and separation of the outboard wing section. Also causal were the inadequate wing fitting inspections, which failed to detect the initial corrosion and crack before it… - [NTSB CEN21FA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21FA300.md): Beech 35-33 · Roff, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 2, 2021 · N302Z · Destroyed > The pilot’s loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation during low-level nighttime flight. - [NTSB CEN20LA413](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA413.md): Cosmos Phase 3 · Wayne, OK · Accident · Fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 19, 2020 · N7024L · Substantial damage > A loss of control while taxiing for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence. - [NTSB CEN20LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA271.md): Cessna T188 · Dustin, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 10, 2020 · N2690J · Substantial damage > The pilot’s continued takeoff without ensuring obstacles could be avoided due to his use of a sedating medication, which likely diminished his reaction time and flying performance. - [NTSB CEN19FA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA104.md): Israel Aircraft Industries 1124 · Yukon, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Mar 18, 2019 · N4MH · Destroyed > The airplane’s unairworthy thrust reverser (T/R) system due to inadequate maintenance that resulted in an asymmetric T/R deployment during an approach to the airport and the subsequent loss of airplane control. - [NTSB CEN18FA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA310.md): Extra EA 400 · Ponca City, OK · Accident · 5 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 4, 2018 · N13EP · Destroyed > The pilot's loss of control for reasons that could not be determined with the available evidence. - [NTSB CEN18FA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA232.md): Air Tractor AT 502B · Enid, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Jun 19, 2018 · N2063B · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to see and avoid a known obstacle (communications tower) during agricultural spraying operations. - [NTSB CEN18FA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA201.md): Ayres S2R · El Reno, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 30, 2018 · N2249B · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from tower guy wires while maneuvering during an aerial application flight. - [NTSB ERA18FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA114.md): Beech V35 · Hydro, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2018 · N7019N · Destroyed > The pilot's decision to continue the night visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing was the pilot's lack of instrument/night currency, and his failure… - [NTSB CEN18FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA023.md): Beech V35B · Alva, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 2017 · N777PH · Destroyed > The flight instructor's and pilot's failure to recognize that a high descent rate had developed on short final, likely due to their distraction by an open engine cowling, and the unexpected strong pitch-down force during flap extension due to the installation… - [NTSB CEN17FA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA170.md): Air Tractor AT 602 · Hollis, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2017 · N604RH · Substantial damage > An impact with terrain during final approach for reasons that could not be determined because no evidence of an in-flight failure or malfunction was observed. - [NTSB CEN17FA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA138.md): Beech V35 · Union City, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 2017 · N2053Y · Destroyed > The pilot's improper recovery from a spin. - [NTSB CEN17FA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA085.md): Cessna 172 · Jay, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 2017 · N5639A · Substantial damage > The pilot's negligent maintenance of the airplane, which resulted in improper fuel management, fuel starvation, and a loss of engine power during takeoff due to a missing securing pin in the fuel selector handle, and a subsequent forced landing on unsuitable… - [NTSB CEN16FA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA307.md): Wilson BUGATTI-DEMONGE 100P · Burns Flat, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2016 · N110PX · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed following an engine anomaly during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was an… - [NTSB CEN16FA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA278.md): Harris-Runyan Skybolt 300 · Fairmont, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2016 · N511GS · Substantial damage > The pilot's delay in recovering from an aerobatic maneuver resulting in collision with terrain. - [NTSB CEN15LA432](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA432.md): Rans S18 · Shattuck, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2015 · UNREG · Substantial damage > The noncertificated pilot’s failure to maintain control of the unregistered airplane during initial climb and his subsequent exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack, which resulted in a stall/spin. - [NTSB CEN15FA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA316.md): Beech V35B · Colbert, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2015 · N252G · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to properly position the fuel selector, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the severity of the accident was the pilot's failure to select an appropriate location for a forced landing,… - [NTSB CEN15FA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA171.md): Eurocopter AS 350 B2 · Eufaula, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2015 · N919EM · Destroyed > The flight's inadvertent encounter with night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the pilot turning the helicopter and subsequently descending into trees and terrain due to spatial disorientation. - [NTSB CEN15FA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA127.md): Eagleston John H Vans RV9A · Kingston, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 2015 · N708JE · Substantial damage > The pilot’s continuation of a banked turn following the loss of engine power, which resulted in his failure to maintain adequate airspeed and the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and entering an accelerated stall at low altitude. Contributing… - [NTSB CEN14FA506](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA506.md): Cessna 172R · Okmulgee, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2014 · N2435R · Substantial damage > The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance with trees and terrain. - [NTSB CEN14FA434](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA434.md): Piper PA 32-300 · Ardmore, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2014 · N4125W · Substantial damage > The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because thermal damage to the engine prevented a complete examination. - [NTSB CEN14FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA046.md): Mitsubishi MU 2B-25 · Owasso, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2013 · N856JT · Destroyed > The pilot's loss of airplane control during a known one-engine-inoperative condition. The reasons for the loss of control and engine shutdown could not be determined because the airplane was not equipped with a crash-resistant recorder and postaccident… - [NTSB CEN14FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA019.md): Piper PA 28-140 · Talihina, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2013 · N113WS · Destroyed > The pilot’s lack of weather planning and his continued flight into an area of known rain with reduced visibility and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance with trees. - [NTSB CEN14FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA010.md): Cessna 177 · Clayton, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2013 · N30495 · Substantial damage > Controlled flight into terrain for reasons that could not be determined from the available evidence. - [NTSB CEN13FA465](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA465.md): Air Tractor AT-400 · Balko, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2013 · N3159B · Destroyed > The pilot's failure maintain clearance from a meteorological tower while en route at a low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the sun's glare. - [NTSB CEN13FA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA344.md): Eurocopter AS350B2 · Talihina, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2013 · N935EM · Substantial damage > The helicopter pilot's failure to see and avoid the 40-ft-tall lamp post during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight evaluation of the obstructions in the takeoff path. - [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 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… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?fatal=1&state=OK&page=2 ## 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" = 'OK' 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=OK --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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