# Fatal NTSB investigations, VT

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 ERA24FA371](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24FA371.md): Piper PA28R · Vergennes, VT · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Sep 8, 2024 · N3757T · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and entering an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to properly…
- [NTSB ERA18FA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA238.md): Schweizer SGS 2 32 · Morrisville, VT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2018 · N17970 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the glider's critical angle of attack while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to operate the glider outside of its published weight…
- [NTSB ERA18FA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA232.md): Piper PA22 · Island Pond, VT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2018 · N6936B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering for landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA18FA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA148.md): Piper PA34 · Bennington, VT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 20, 2018 · N1101X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to attempt a visual flight rules flight in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control during a turn.
- [NTSB CEN18FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA037.md): Cessna 172G · Pittsford, VT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2017 · N4676L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control due to spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB ERA17FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA072.md): Piper PA28 · Middlebury, VT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 2016 · N31202 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to return to the airport following a partial or complete loss of engine power during takeoff initial climb and his failure to maintain sufficient airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in exceedance of the critical angle of…
- [NTSB ERA10FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA029.md): Cessna 172P · Bennington, VT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2009 · N55479 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain during a night approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s non-standard traffic pattern over higher terrain.
- [NTSB ERA09LA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA323.md): York Ronald J Rotorway 162F · Berlin, VT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2009 · N162RY · Destroyed
  > A loss of control in flight for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC07FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA038.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar 601P · West Dover, VT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2006 · N9797Q · Destroyed
  > A loss of control during approach for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a collision with trees.
- [NTSB NYC06LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA227.md): Air Trikes Tourist · Middlebury, VT · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2006 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > A loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC06MA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06MA192.md): Embraer 110P1 · Pownal, VT · Accident · 1 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2006 · N59BA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's misinterpretation of the airplane's position relative to the final approach fix, which resulted in the displacement of the descent profile by 6 nautical miles and the subsequent controlled flight into rising terrain. Contributing to the accident…
- [NTSB NYC06FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06FA034.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Burlington, VT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2005 · N26399 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the published instrument flight procedure, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain. Factors in the accident were the local air traffic controller's inadequate monitoring of the MSAW system, and his delayed…
- [NTSB IAD05LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA085.md): Martel Air Command 532Elite · Highgate, VT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2005 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper cyclic input, which resulted in a retreating rotor blade stall, and its subsequent impact with the propeller. Also causal, was the pilot's failure to acquire proper training. A factor was the pilot's decision not to have a stability…
- [NTSB NYC02FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02FA051.md): Smith Aerostar 601P · Chittenden, VT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 2002 · N104CS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while holding.
- [NTSB NYC02FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02FA012.md): Cessna 172 · South Hero, VT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2001 · N8255B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff. Factors in this accident were wind gusts and the airplane's high gross weight condition.
- [NTSB NYC01FA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01FA147.md): Cessna 172 · Newfane, VT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2001 · N7106T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff. A factor was the pilot's impairment due to a narcotic painkiller and antihistamine.
- [NTSB NYC99LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA221.md): Valenza Volksplane VP-II · Westmore, VT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1999 · N8535B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from the trees. A related factor was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane.
- [NTSB NYC99FA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA199.md): Cessna P210N · Worcester, VT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1999 · N24CD · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision, his failure to follow the published instrument departure procedure for the particular runway, and his continued flight into known adverse weather. A factor was thunderstorms.
- [NTSB NYC99FA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA123.md): Piper PA-28-161 · West Dover, VT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 29, 1999 · N717AV · Destroyed
  > Was the failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane during an aborted landing. Factors were the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane, the variable winds, and night conditions.
- [NTSB NYC99FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA007.md): Cessna 172G · Bennington, VT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1998 · N1330F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's VFR flight into IMC. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of recent experience, mountainous/hilly terrain, and clouds.
- [NTSB IAD99FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99FA004.md): Cessna 305A · Warren, VT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1998 · N5213G · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The glider pilot's failure to perform the emergency tow release and abort the takeoff. A factor in the accident was the glider pilot's improper decision to make repeated attempts to close the canopy in flight.
- [NTSB NYC97FA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97FA185.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Glastenbury, VT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1997 · CGHUE · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper decision to disregard the weather briefing and continue into adverse weather which resulted in a loss of control. The weather was a factor.
- [NTSB NYC96FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96FA023.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Hartford, VT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1995 · N7734P · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, his inadequate removal of airframe ice, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall/spin and an inflight collision with terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: the…
- [NTSB BFO96FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96FA007.md): Cessna 172M · Norwich, VT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1995 · N70080 · Destroyed
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s), during a low altitude operation. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB BFO95FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95FA058.md): Cessna 150L · Highgate, VT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1995 · N10913 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other. A factor was the Cessna 172H pilot's impairment due to medication.
- [NTSB NYC95FA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95FA129.md): Cessna T210N · Monkton, VT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1995 · N4602U · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude or clearance from mountainous terrain. Factors related to the accident were: loss of electrical power for undetermined reason(s), darkness, and the mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB BFO93FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93FA030.md): American General AG5B · Vergennes, VT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1993 · N1192Z · Destroyed
  > VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude or clearance from snow covered terrain after becoming spatially disoriented in whiteout conditions. The adverse weather and snow covered…
- [NTSB BFO92FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92FA005.md): Piper PA-28-180 · West Wardsboro, VT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1991 · N8855J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's flight into known adverse weather. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate flight and weather planning.
- [NTSB NYC91FA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA239.md): Convair CV-580 · Belvedere Ctr, VT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1991 · CFICA · Destroyed
  > Failure of the first officer (co-pilot) to maintain control of the aircraft after becoming spatially disoriented, and his exceeding the design stress limits of the aircraft. Factors related to the accident were: the lack of two pilots in the cockpit,…
- [NTSB NYC91DNC03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91DNC03.md): Valentin GMB H Taifun 17E · West Arlington, VT · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 19, 1991 · N333VT · Destroyed
  > Physiological incapacitation due to cardiovascular disease which resulted in incapacitation and inflight collision with trees.
- [NTSB NYC91FA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA140.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Shelburne, VT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 25, 1991 · N8433C · Destroyed
  > Premature lift-off by the pilot, which resulted in a subsequent stall/mush and collision with trees. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and the unfavorable wind condition.
- [NTSB NYC90FA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA225.md): Piper PA-30 · Berlin, VT · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1990 · CFSKO · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain aircraft control after becoming spatially disoriented. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions, and…
- [NTSB NYC90FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA061.md): Cessna 208B · Williston, VT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 1990 · N4688B · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to de-ice the airplane prior to departure, and his decision to make the takeoff at a weight that exceeded both the maximum structural takeoff weight and the reduced takeoff weight allowed for icing conditions resulting in an…
- [NTSB NYC90FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA054.md): Cessna 310R · Burlington, VT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1990 · N5115J · Destroyed
  > For an unknown reason, the aircraft entered a descent and crashed in a lake.
- [NTSB NYC89FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89FA135.md): Cessna 172M · Bradford, VT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 21, 1989 · N1272U · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > Failure of the rated pilots in both aircraft to see and avoid a midair collison.
- [NTSB NYC88LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA212.md): Cessna 152 · Swanton, VT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1988 · N757LD · Minor damage
  > The plt took the passenger (his wife) on a short flt, which was her 1st flt. She was described as apprehensive. Before going back to the parking area after landing, the plt taxied to the terminal bldg for his wife to deplane. He stopped the acft with the left…
- [NTSB NYC88FA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88FA202.md): Cessna 172P · Post Mills, VT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1988 · N62541 · Destroyed
  > The plt flew the acft to an arpt with two turf rwys. Rwy 5/23 was 2300' long & rwy 4/22 was 2600' long. After attending a meeting which ended at 1600 EDT, the plt elected to wait until later in the day to takeoff after the air had cooled. Subsequently, he…
- [NTSB NYC88FA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88FA147.md): Lake LA4-250 · Shaftsbury, VT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 29, 1988 · N1405F · Destroyed
  > The Lake amphibian was being flown with two ferry tanks installed in the cabin. The pilot departed with full fuel in the aircraft tanks and 15 gallons in the ferry tanks. The center of gravity at zero fuel weight was 3/4 inch past the aft limit. With addition…
- [NTSB NYC88FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88FA062.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Burlington, VT · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1987 · N2243J · Destroyed
  > Drg flt fm wilmington, de to rutland, VT, the plt diverted to binghamton after recg the albany wx & learning rutland wx was not available. After lndg, he told fss psnl he phoned rutland & was told the wx was good. He got 2 wx briefings bfr contg the flt & was…
- [NTSB NYC88FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88FA042.md): Mooney M20K · Danby, VT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1987 · N252ZF · Destroyed
  > The pilot was on a VFR cross country flight when the aircraft descended rapidly and collided with trees. Several witnesses reported hearing extensive engine surges. Witnesses reported seeing the acft maneuvering in a highly erratic manner, then begin a nose…
- [NTSB NYC87DNC07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87DNC07.md): Mcculloch Monerai "S" · Springfield, VT · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 5, 1987 · N54MS · Destroyed
  > The monerai 's' (N54MS, a pwrd glider) experienced an inflt failure of the left wing spar & crashed. An investigation revealed the acft was being operated in excess of its max gross wt limit of 450 lbs. The plt of an unpowered monerai said he & 3 others…
- [NTSB NYC87FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87FA063.md): Mooney M20C · Highgate, VT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 1987 · N3496X · Destroyed
  > According to the surviving pax, a snowshower was enctrd, so the plt reversed course & diverted to another arpt. Drg a ngt apch to lnd, the pax noted a white light on the left side of the rwy. (A VASI light sys was installed for that rwy.) The plt aborted the…
- [NTSB NYC87FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87FA025.md): Bell 206B · Brattleboro, VT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1986 · N52EG · Destroyed
  > The helicopter crashed into a wooded ridge aprx 2 NM from it's liftoff location. Persons who reside under the flt path were awakened by the acft as it was descending into IMC at what sounded like full power. The plt's heliport was at an elevation of 950 ft…
- [NTSB NYC86FA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86FA201.md): Aero Commander 680FL · Duxsbury, VT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1986 · N6341U · Destroyed
  > The plt was on a VFR flight from montpelier, VT to burlington, VT; a distance of about 80 mis. A mountain range is between the two location. Shortly after takeoff the plt radioed burlington approach control and requested an IFR clearance to land at…
- [NTSB NYC86FNC04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86FNC04.md): Rolladen-Schneider LS-4A · Rochester, VT · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 22, 1986 · N430RH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot was participating in a x-country soaring race. Aprox 15 miles from destination and for unknown reasons, the pilot experienced in flight collision with terrain. There was no evidence of pre-impact malfunction or failure. The pilot was certificated…
- [NTSB NYC85FA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85FA227.md): Cessna 150M · Danby, VT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1985 · N66190 · Destroyed
  > The pilot of N66190 received a weather briefing from lebanon flight service station and was advised of low ceilings and also advised that visual flight rules flight was not recommended. At about the time N66190 was departing rutland, Vermont, a helicopter…
- [NTSB NYC85FA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85FA152.md): Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-B · Waitsfield, VT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1985 · N240WT · Destroyed
  > This glider was involved in a soaring championship course. About 52 minutes after starting the course witnesses observed the aircraft maneuvering for a landing on an open field. While in a steep bank the aircraft stalled and impacted the ground.
- [NTSB NYC85FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85FA083.md): Cessna 401A · Dorset, VT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1985 · N12CQ · Destroyed
  > The plt was about 30 miles from rutland when he radioed the arpt for weather info. He was informed that clouds were 1500 ft broken and 2700 ft overcast with snow, light fog and 5 miles visibility. The plt responded that he would call again when he got closer…
- [NTSB NYC84FA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FA294.md): Cessna 414 · Wallingford, VT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1984 · N18SM · Destroyed
  > The plt was executing second attempt for a instrument apch, lda rwy 19, following a missed apch on the first attempt. The plt last reported over the iaf, 9 mis north of the arpt. The acft collided with a mountain at a elevation of 1700 ftand 5 mis south of…
- [NTSB NYC83FA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FA256.md): Mooney M20F · Burlington, VT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1983 · CGOEL · Destroyed
  > Acft had been parked on ramp at syracuse for aprx 5 days with partially full tanks & exposed to rainy wx. According to the plt, there was no evidence of water during preflight. Plt taxied to another area where 40 gals of fuel was added. Flt from syracuse to…

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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" = 'VT' 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=VT

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