# Fatal NTSB investigations, 2013

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 WPR14WA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14WA085.md): Bell 206 · Berastagi, Indonesia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 30, 2013 · PK-DAL · Destroyed
  > On December 30, 2013, at about 1030 local time, a Bell 206 helicopter, registration PK-DAL, crashed shortly after takeoff from a hospital near Berastagi, North Sumatera, Indonesia. Reports indicate that there was one fatality and two serious injuries…
- [NTSB WPR14FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA078.md): Cessna 172K · Fresno, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 2013 · N251JM · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees while on approach, which subsequently led to a loss of airplane control. Also causal was the pilot’s continued operation of the airplane at night with a diagnosed medical condition that degraded…
- [NTSB ERA14FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA077.md): Piper PA-30 · Biglerville, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 2013 · N8372Y · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot's spatial disorientation after inadvertently encountering instrument meteorological conditions at night and his subsequent loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB CEN14WA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14WA093.md): Robinson Helicopter R 44 · Bordeaux, France · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 20, 2013 · F-GPJG · Destroyed
  > On December 20, 2013, about 1715 central European time, a Robinson R44 helicopter, French registered F-GPJG, owned and piloted by the accident pilot, was destroyed when it impacted the Dordogne River under unknown circumstances near Bordeaux, France. Visual…
- [NTSB ERA14FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA075.md): Beech A36TC · Chatlottesville, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2013 · N3705Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to position the fuel selector handle in a fuel tank detent, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the pilot’s fatal injuries was the separation of his shoulder harness due to overload in an…
- [NTSB ERA14FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA074.md): Raytheon G36 · Panama City, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2013 · N89SN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight and inflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the pilot’s injuries was his failure to use the available shoulder harness.
- [NTSB ERA14FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA073.md): Raytheon 390 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2013 · N50PM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering the airplane in the traffic pattern at night. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment from the use of illicit drugs.
- [NTSB ERA14WA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14WA079.md): Cessna 172A · Teresina Municipality, Brazil · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 16, 2013 · PT-CNL · Destroyed
  > On December 26, 2013, about 2148 universal coordinated time (UTC), a Cessna 172, Brazilian registration PT-CNL, was destroyed while conducting touch and go landings in the Teresina Municipality, State of Piauí, Brazil. The pilot, copilot, and 2 passengers…
- [NTSB WPR14WA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14WA072.md): Hughes 369E · Lake Ross, New Zealand, New Zealand · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 15, 2013 · ZK-HNA · Destroyed
  > On December 15, 2013, at 0400 universal coordinated time, a Hughes 369E, ZK-HNA, collided with terrain under unknown circumstances near Lake Ross, South Island, New Zealand. The flight was operated by Milford Helicopters under the pertinent civil regulations…
- [NTSB WPR14FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA068.md): Cessna 208B · Kalaupapa, HI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 2013 · N687MA · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to the fracture of multiple blades on the compressor turbine wheel, which resulted in a ditching. The reason for the blade failures could not be determined due to secondary thermal damage to the blades.
- [NTSB CEN14FA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA084.md): Piper PA 24-250 · Collbran, CO · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 2013 · N8037P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA14FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA068.md): Cessna 310R · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2013 · N98BT · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a missed approach in night instrument meteorological conditions due to spatial disorientation and a lack of instrument proficiency.
- [NTSB CEN14FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA077.md): Aviat A-1C-200 · Los Alamos, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2013 · N80MF · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control while maneuvering after takeoff in gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA14FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA066.md): Texas Helicopter M74L · Sebring, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2013 · N1001N · Destroyed
  > A partial loss of engine power as a result of contamination of the engine’s fuel supply, and the pilot’s impaired performance due to his use of diphenhydramine, which resulted in his inability to complete a forced or precautionary autorotative landing…
- [NTSB ERA14WA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14WA069.md): Britten Norman BN2A - 2 · Novo Prgresso, Brazil · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 4, 2013 · PT-WMY · Substantial damage
  > On December 4, 2013, about 1430 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Britten Norman Aircraft, model BN-2A, Brazilian registration PT-WMY, was substantially damaged when it impacted the ground shortly after takeoff from Novo Progresso Airport (SJNP), Novo…
- [NTSB ERA14MA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14MA060.md): Fairchild SA227-AC · La Alianza, PR · Accident · 2 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2013 · N831BC · Destroyed
  > The flight crew's excessive elevator input during a rapid descent under night lighting conditions, which resulted in the overstress and breakup of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was an initial loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be…
- [NTSB ERA14FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA058.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Dawsonville, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2013 · N87NF · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s in-flight loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation while operating in dark night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the exceedance of the airplane’s design stress limitations and a subsequent in-flight breakup.…
- [NTSB WPR14FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA094.md): Beech B36TC · Yellow Pine, ID · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2013 · N36ML · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s continued flight into known light-to-moderate icing conditions over mountainous terrain. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power due to induction icing.
- [NTSB ERA14LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA057.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Elkmont, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 2013 · N8878E · Destroyed
  > A stuck exhaust valve, which resulted in a total loss of engine power at low altitude. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s decision to fly at a low altitude, which reduced his forced landing options when the loss of engine power occurred; and poor…
- [NTSB DCA14RA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA14RA018.md): Embraer ERJ190 - Undesignat · Rundu, Namibia · Accident · 33 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 30, 2013 · 9C-EMC · Destroyed
  > The Namibia Ministry of Works and Transport (MWT) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving an Embraer ERJ-190 that occurred on November 30, 2013. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the MWT investigation under the…
- [NTSB ANC14MA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14MA008.md): Cessna 208B · Saint Marys, AK · Accident · 5 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 2013 · N12373 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to initiate a visual flight rules approach into an area of instrument meteorological conditions at night and the flight coordinators' release of the flight without discussing the risks with the pilot, which resulted in the pilot…
- [NTSB CEN14WA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14WA073.md): Eurocopter EC135 · Glasgow, United Kingdom · Accident · 9 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 29, 2013 · G-SPAO · Substantial damage
  > On November 29, 2013, at 2222 universal coordinated time (UTC), a United Kingdom registered EC-135 T2 helicopter, G-SPAO, impacted a public house near Glasgow, United Kingdom. The crew of three in the helicopter and six other persons were fatally injured. The…
- [NTSB CEN14FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA071.md): Cessna 182E · Delta, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2013 · N3087Y · Destroyed
  > The student pilot’s decision to attempt flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control and ground impact.
- [NTSB CEN14FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA072.md): Biesemeier David I Smyth Sidewinder · Boulder, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 2013 · N3786A · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s abrupt maneuver, which exceeded the structural limits of the left wing and resulted in its in-flight separation.
- [NTSB ERA14FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA049.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Graniteville, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2013 · N4016P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper maintenance of the airplane's fuel system, which resulted a loss of power in the left engine due to fuel starvation. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain minimum controllable airspeed following the loss of engine power, which…
- [NTSB ERA14WA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14WA047.md): Robinson R66 · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 20, 2013 · PR-MXM · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA14FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA045.md): Learjet 35 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2013 · XA-USD · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane following an inflight deployment of the left engine thrust reverser. Contributing to the accident was the flight crew's failure to perform the appropriate emergency procedures, the copilot's lack of…
- [NTSB CEN14FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA064.md): Cessna T210 · Cedaredge, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2013 · N6832B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's spatial disorientation while operating in dark night conditions in snow showers and his subsequent failure to maintain airplane control, which resulted in overstress of the airplane and an in-flight breakup. Contributing to the loss of control was…
- [NTSB CEN14WA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14WA067.md): Robinson R44 - II · Neuhausen ob Eck, Germany · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 19, 2013 · D-HOMI · Substantial damage
  > On November 19, 2013, at 1134 coordinated universal time, a Robinson R44 II, Germany-registered D-HOMI, was substantially damaged when it impacted forested terrain near Neuhausen ob Eck, Germany. Instrument meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of…
- [NTSB CEN14WA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14WA062.md): Socata TBM 700 · Mouffy, France · Accident · 6 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 19, 2013 · N115KC · Destroyed
- [NTSB CEN14FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA057.md): Cessna 152 · Spring, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 2013 · N555UF · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain airspeed following a partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB ERA14FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA044.md): Focke-Wulf FWP 149D · Kenansville, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2013 · N132FW · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of control in instrument meteorological conditions for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the airframe and engine revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the accident was the…
- [NTSB DCA14RA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA14RA012.md): Boeing 737 - 500 · Kazan, Russia · Accident · 50 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 17, 2013 · VQ-BBN · Destroyed
  > The Russian Interstate Aviation Committee, Accident Investigation Commission (IAC) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737-500 that occurred on November 17, 2013. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the IAC…
- [NTSB CEN14WA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14WA111.md): Johnson Bekas 1A · Stalowa Wola, Poland · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 17, 2013 · SP-8017 · Destroyed
  > On Novenber 11, 2013, at 1245 coordinated universal time (1345 LMT), a BEKAS 1-A glider, registered SP-8017, owned and piloted by the accident pilot, was destroyed when it impacted terrain during a tow operation near Airfield Turbia (EPST), Stalowa Wola,…
- [NTSB CEN14LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA056.md): Pearson Jon M Dragonfly · Anahuac, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2013 · N975DF · Destroyed
  > The incorrect installation by the pilot, who was not a certificated mechanic or repairman, of the main rotor head bearing block, which resulted in the in-flight separation of the rotor head.
- [NTSB ANC14WA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14WA006.md): Sikorsky S76-C++ · Seoul, South Korea · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 16, 2013 · HL9294 · Substantial damage
  > On November 16, 2013, about 2354 Coordinated Universal Time, a Sikorsky S76 C++ helicopter, Korean registration HL9294, operated by LG Electronics Co. Ltd., sustained substantial damage after colliding with a 26-story apartment building in Seoul, Korea. Both…
- [NTSB CEN14FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA051.md): Cessna T310R · Junction, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 2013 · N38LH · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated private pilot's decision to continue a visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to obtain a weather…
- [NTSB CEN14FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA047.md): Beechcraft B36TC · Amarillo, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2013 · N4245D · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot’s improper decision to fly a night instrument approach in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the pilot’s spatial disorientation and loss of control of the airplane during an attempted missed approach.
- [NTSB ERA14WA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14WA063.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Parati, Brazil, Brazil · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 10, 2013 · PR-EAG · Destroyed
  > On November 10, 2013 about 1600 universal coordinated time, a Piper PA-34-220T, Brazilian registration PR-EAG, was destroyed when it collided during a climb with the peak of Corisco Mountain, located in the Serra do Mar mountain range, near Parati…
- [NTSB ERA14WA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14WA041.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Freeport, Bahamas · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 10, 2013 · N432BC · Destroyed
- [NTSB DCA14RA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA14RA009.md): Swearingen SA227 - AC · Red Lake, Canada · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 10, 2013 · C-FFZN · Destroyed
  > The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Swearingen SA227 that occurred on November 10, 2013. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the TSB investigation under the provisions…
- [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 WPR14FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA044.md): Cessna U206F · Donnelly, ID · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2013 · N206KL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering in likely low-ceiling and low-visibility conditions in mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB CEN14FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA042.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Kirksville, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2013 · N408DM · Destroyed
  > A loss of control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident were the private pilot's impairment due to a sedating antihistamine and both pilots' fatigue.
- [NTSB DCA14WA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA14WA007.md): Swearingen SA227 · Riberalta, Bolivia · Accident · 10 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 3, 2013 · CP-2754 · Destroyed
  > The government of Bolivia has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a SWEARINGEN SA227 airplane that occurred on November 03, 2013. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Bolivia's investigation under the…
- [NTSB CEN14WA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14WA038.md): Piper PA-34 · Coburg, Germany · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Nov 2, 2013 · D-GRCP · Destroyed
  > On November 11, 2013, at 1020 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA-34, German registration D-GRCP, impacted trees while on approach to land at the Coburg/Brandensteinsebene Airport (EDQC), Coburg, Germany. The pilot and two passengers were fatally injured.…
- [NTSB CEN14FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA035.md): Beech C90 · Springdale, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2013 · N269JG · Destroyed
  > A total loss of power to both engines due to fuel exhaustion. Also causal were the pilot’s reliance on the fuel totalizer rather than the fuel quantity gauges to determine the fuel on board and his improper fuel planning.
- [NTSB CEN14FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA034.md): Piper PA 23-250 · Caledonia, MN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2013 · N6068Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control for reasons that could not be determined because the postaccident airplane examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA14FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA027.md): Cessna 172R · Nashville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2013 · C-GRJH · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot’s continued visual flight into night instrument flight rules conditions, which resulted in a collision with the runway during an attempted approach to land. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s mental state, his…
- [NTSB WPR14FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA037.md): Musick Lancair 235 · McMinnville, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2013 · N25DM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while intentionally performing maneuvers in an effort to troubleshoot a landing gear malfunction.

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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 year(c."eventDate") = 2013
  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=2013

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