# Fatal NTSB investigations, 1999

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 FTW00FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00FA053.md): Mooney M20K · Mcalester, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1999 · N5697N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors were the pilot's impairment (drugs), the deployed right speed brake, and the night conditions.
- [NTSB CHI00LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA051.md): Luscombe 8A · Orleans, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1999 · N1363K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the power line. The power line was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA00FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00FA033.md): Beech 95-B55 · Hermiston, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1999 · N8129R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain. Factors include a dark night, low ceilings and mist.
- [NTSB FTW00WA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00WA056.md): Cessna 414 · Apodaca, Mexico · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 23, 1999 · XBEXF · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC00FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA058.md): Cessna 172P · Leominster, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1999 · N96273 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's failure to see and avoid the private pilot's airplane. Factors included the student pilot's non-standard traffic pattern entry, the private pilot's failure to check for other traffic before turning onto final, and the position of the sun…
- [NTSB MIA00FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA058.md): Aero Commander 500 · Georgetown, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1999 · N6261B · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot's improper decision to attempt VFR flight into known instrument flight conditions, willful disregard of FAA Automated Flight Service Station weather forecast/weather observations, failure to maintain airspeed (VSO) while…
- [NTSB FTW00FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00FA052.md): Beech D95A · Boyd, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1999 · N456E · Substantial damage
  > The instructor pilot's inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB DCA00RA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA00RA017.md): Boeing 747-200F · Stansted, United Kingdom · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 22, 1999 · HL745
- [NTSB ATL00FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00FA017.md): Cessna 551 · Cordele, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1999 · N1218S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to follow the published missed approach procedures, and to maintain proper altitude. Factors contributing to the severity of the accident were the low ceilings and trees.
- [NTSB DCA00WA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA00WA016.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 · Guatemala City, Guatemala · Accident · 18 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 21, 1999 · FGTDI · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC00FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA057.md): Cessna 152 · N. Stonington, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1999 · N757NU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing. A factor in this accident was the pilot's lack of recent flight experience.
- [NTSB MIA00FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA056.md): Beech E-90 · Beaufort, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1999 · N75CF · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-commands failure to maintain the appropriate altitude (minimum descent altitude) during an area surveillance radar (ASR) approach, resulting in an in-flight collision with swampy terrain. Contributing to the accident was the co-pilot's failure to…
- [NTSB MIA00LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA053.md): Swertfeger Velocity 173 Elite · Murfreesboro, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1999 · N627KB · Substantial damage
  > The failure of an unknown maintenance person to comply with an Airworthiness Directive (replace center body bellows seal assembly and tube bushings) and Service Bulletin (replace fuel diaphragm) resulting in an in-flight power loss due to an over rich…
- [NTSB FTW00FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00FA046.md): Globe GC-1B · Edgewood, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1999 · N80951 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a forced landing which resulted in a stall/spin. Contributing factors were the failure of the engine driven fuel pump, the engine manufacturer's use of an inadequate fuel pump which was only intended for…
- [NTSB ATL00FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00FA016.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Geneva, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1999 · N2215U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff which resulted in a stall and the subsequent collision with trees.
- [NTSB CHI00FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA042.md): Cessna 210D · Saint Charles, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1999 · N3807Y · Destroyed
  > the aircraft control not maintained by the pilot and the pilot exceeded the design limits of the aircraft. The clouds and night conditions were contributing factors.
- [NTSB SEA00FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00FA031.md): Mooney M20-M · Missoula, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1999 · N270BB · Destroyed
  > Engine failure for undetermined reasons. Factors include the lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing, trees and mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB NYC00MA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00MA048.md): Israel Aircraft Industries 1124A · Gouldsboro, PA · Accident · 3 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1999 · N50PL · Destroyed
  > The improper assembly of the horizontal stabilizer trim actuator unit by maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB CHI00LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA043.md): McCarty Wittman W-8 Tailwind · Jamestown, ND · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1999 · N654 · Destroyed
  > the wing spar failure due to its inadequate construction by the owner/builder.
- [NTSB SEA00FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00FA030.md): Cessna 140A · Harper, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1999 · N5347C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain terrain clearance. Factors include meteorological conditions obscuring the pilot's visibility and incapacitation due to illegal substances.
- [NTSB MIA00FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA048.md): Cessna U-3A · Brooksville, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1999 · N8063X · Destroyed
  > The in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons resulting in the collision with terrain.
- [NTSB FTW00RA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00RA043.md): Bell UH-1H · Cali, Colombia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 11, 1999 · PN169
- [NTSB CHI00FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA039.md): Cessna 310N · Danville, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1999 · N5038Q · Destroyed
  > Aircraft control not being maintained by the flight instructor and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. Factors to the accident were the flight instructor's VFR flight into IMC weather conditions, the inadequate preflight…
- [NTSB NYC00FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA047.md): Beech 58TC · Hasbrouck Hts., NJ · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1999 · N581BC · Destroyed
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB MIA00WA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00WA045.md): Beech B95A · Maizal, Dominican Republic · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 9, 1999 · N1291Z · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN00FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00FA025.md): Cessna T210L · Elida, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1999 · N2179S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for reasons undetermined. Factors were icing conditions and instrument failure, as reported by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI00FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA040.md): Cessna 525 · Branson, MO · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1999 · N525KL · Destroyed
  > the pilot descended below the minimum altitude for the segment of the GPS approach. Factors relating to the accident were low ceilings, rain, and pilot fatigue.
- [NTSB MIA00FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA043.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Pelham, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1999 · N39696 · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's decision to continue the visual flight rules flight into deteriorating visibility, and his failure to maintain altitude clearance with the terrain.
- [NTSB ANC00FA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00FA018.md): Cessna 207 · Bethel, AK · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1999 · N1747U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors associated with the accident were low ceilings, fog, and snow-covered terrain.
- [NTSB LAX00LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA049.md): Corbin/King Osprey 2 · Chula Vista, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1999 · N192DC · Destroyed
  > The pilot exceeded the design stress limits of the airplane resulting in wing overload and separation.
- [NTSB IAD00WA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00WA011.md): Piper PA31-350 · Rand, South Africa · Accident · 10 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 6, 1999 · ZS-OJY · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD00WA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00WA010.md): Cessna 206 · Port-Au-Prince, Haiti · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 5, 1999 · HK283 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA00FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA041.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Deland, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1999 · N3038N · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The inadequate visual lookout by the pilot-in-command (PIC)/certified flight instructor (CFI) of both aircraft. Contributing factors in the accident were: 1) the frequency congestion of the CTAF 2) the poor in-flight planning decision by the PIC/CFI of the…
- [NTSB IAD00RA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00RA009.md): Bell 212 · Rangali, Maldives · Accident · 10 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 3, 1999
- [NTSB FTW00RA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00RA062.md): Cessna 182S · Tepic, Mexico · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 1, 1999 · N5439
- [NTSB FTW00RA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00RA039.md): Bell 206-L1 · Cabinda, Angola · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 1, 1999 · N5005B
- [NTSB LAX00WA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00WA042.md): Hiller UH-12E · Kaohslung, Taiwan · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 28, 1999 · B3100 · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN00FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00FA021.md): Piper PA-18-125 · Afton, WY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1999 · N1132A · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to remove frost from the wings prior to takeoff, causing an inadvertent stall/spin on initial climbout. Factors included exceeding the aircraft's certificated gross weight, and fog conditions.
- [NTSB SEA00FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00FA023.md): de Havilland DHC-2 MK. I · Washougal, WA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1999 · N666XT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure attainment of adequate airspeed prior to initiating a steep turn at low altitude, resulting in an accelerated stall. A factor contributing to the occurrence of the accident was the aircraft's low altitude. Factors contributing to…
- [NTSB MIA00FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA030.md): Bell 212 · Philadelphia, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1999 · N8144M · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot and company maintenance personnel during preflight and periodic inspections to identify the signs of fretting and looseness in the "red" main rotor blade pitch change horn to main rotor blade grip attachment, resulting in the…
- [NTSB NYC00WA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00WA038.md): Cessna 208 · Nairobi, Kenya · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 26, 1999 · 5YRAN
- [NTSB NYC00FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA039.md): Beech S35 · Newark, NJ · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1999 · N8992M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors in the accident were failure of the horizontal situation indicator for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's use of inappropriate medication.
- [NTSB MIA00FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA029.md): Hughes 369HS · Helena, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1999 · N395WM · Destroyed
  > The pilots continued visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions resulting in his becoming spatially disoriented and loosing control of the helicopter, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and impact with the ground.
- [NTSB NYC00WA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00WA062.md): Eurocopter EC-135 · Basepohl, Germany · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 24, 1999 · DHMVB · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX00LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA038.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 600 · Avalon, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1999 · N97CC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's in-flight loss of control due to physical incapacitation from sudden cardiac death secondary to an acute myocardial infarction.
- [NTSB FTW00FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00FA035.md): Piper PA-24-260 · New Orleans, LA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1999 · N8825P · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in a stall/spin. A contributing factor was the dusk light condition.
- [NTSB MIA00LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA025.md): Frederick Rocket II · Coral Springs, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1999 · N561L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering (VSO) resulting in an inadvertent stall and subsequent in-flight collision with water. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper fuel management resulting in a total loss of engine power…
- [NTSB CHI00FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FAMS1.md): Cessna 175 · MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Nov 12, 1999 · N6533E · Destroyed
  > undetermined.
- [NTSB CHI00FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA027.md): Beech 200 · Chicago, IL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1999 · N869 · Destroyed
  > On ground collision with the lake for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA00LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA017.md): Cessna A185F · Astoria, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1999 · N6245E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed after a delayed go-around. Factors include incapacitation due to the use of unapproved drugs.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?fatal=1&year=1999&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 year(c."eventDate") = 1999
  AND c."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal'
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?fatal=1&year=1999

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