# NTSB investigations: Missing aircraft

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 NYC07FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FAMS1.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Westhampton, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Aug 25, 2007 · N5067T · Destroyed
  > Undetermined. The airplane remains missing.
- [NTSB LAX07FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07FAMS1.md): Cub Crafters CC11-100 · Aurora, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Jul 7, 2007 · N222TB · Destroyed
  > The airplane is missing.
- [NTSB ANC06FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06FAMS1.md): Aero Commander 690A · Anchorage, AK · Accident · 3 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Jul 29, 2006 · N57096 · Destroyed
  > Undetermined; the airplane and its occupants are missing.
- [NTSB DFW06FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06FAMS1.md): Bell 206-L3 · Gulf of Mexico · Accident · 3 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Oct 6, 2005 · N6560K · Destroyed
  > Undetermined. The aircraft is missing.
- [NTSB ANC04FAMS2](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04FAMS2.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Sitka, AK · Accident · 5 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Sep 20, 2004 · N712TS · Destroyed
  > Reason for occurrence is undetermined. The airplane is missing.
- [NTSB MIA04FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04FAMS1.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Missing, Bahamas · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Nov 13, 2003 · N8224C · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB DEN03FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03FAMS1.md): Beech F33A · Greer, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Sep 21, 2003 · N927JL · Destroyed
  > The airplane is missing for unknown reason.
- [NTSB ANC03FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03FAMS1.md): Alon A-2 (Aircoupe) · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Aug 17, 2003 · N6520Q · Destroyed
  > Undetermined..
- [NTSB LAX03FAMS3](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FAMS3.md): Cessna 172B · Little River, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · May 26, 2003 · N7555X · Destroyed
  > Aircraft is missing.
- [NTSB LAX03FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FAMS1.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean) · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Dec 15, 2002 · N101YK · Destroyed
  > undetermined, missing aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI03FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FAMS1.md): Cessna 175 · MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Nov 11, 2002 · N7091M · Substantial damage
  > Undetermined. Missing aircraft.
- [NTSB MIA02FAMS3](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FAMS3.md): Piper PA-36-300 · Missing · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Sep 6, 2002 · N59684 · Destroyed
  > The falure of the pilot to arrive at the intended destination for undetermined reasons. A finding in the investigation was the fact that clouds with tops to 44,000 feet were noted 38 miles south of the airplane's last position.
- [NTSB MIA02FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FAMS1.md): Ayres S2RHG-T65 · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Oct 1, 2001 · N3101G · Destroyed
  > The airplane and pilot are missing.
- [NTSB LAX01FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FAMS1.md): Cessna 172N · Monterey, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Jan 15, 2001 · N6452D · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB FTW01FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01FAMS1.md): Bell 206B · High Island 116 · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Dec 27, 2000 · N83137 · Destroyed
  > undetermined, missing aircraft.
- [NTSB ANC01FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01FAMS1.md): Champion 8GCBC · Juneau, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Dec 27, 2000 · N7100C · Destroyed
  > Undetermined. Missing airplane.
- [NTSB MIA01FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01FAMS1.md): Cessna 150 · Missing, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Oct 27, 2000 · N11214 · Destroyed
  > undetermined.
- [NTSB CHI00FAMS2](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FAMS2.md): Peters RAF 2000 · Manistique, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Jul 29, 2000 · N11ZK · Destroyed
  > undetermined.
- [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 ANC99FAMS2](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99FAMS2.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Chitina, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Aug 18, 1999 · N56877 · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB ANC99FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99FAMS1.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Juneau, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · May 2, 1999 · N8694P · Destroyed
  > Undetermined. Missing aircraft.
- [NTSB ATL98FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98FAMS1.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Missing · Accident · 4 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Aug 18, 1998 · N25626 · Destroyed
  > The aircraft is missing.
- [NTSB NYC98FAMS2](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FAMS2.md): Nauer Lancair 4P · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · 2 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Jul 15, 1998 · N88PP · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB CHI98FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FAMS1.md): Aero Vodochody Aero. Works L-39C · Traverse City, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Jul 3, 1998 · N7868M · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB MIA98FAMS2](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FAMS2.md): Cessna 182H · Missing · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Mar 28, 1998 · N8460S · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB MIA98FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FAMS1.md): Beech G35 · Missing · Accident · 2 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Dec 3, 1997 · N4404D · Destroyed
  > undetermined.
- [NTSB CHI97FA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FA308.md): Piper PA-28-235 · St. Ignaces, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1997 · N9399W · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot's improper decision to depart in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC97FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97FAMS1.md): Cessna 182F · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · 4 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Jun 29, 1997 · N3186U · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB CHI97FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FAMS1.md): Cessna T210N · Chicago, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Feb 20, 1997 · N7134J · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB LAX97FAMS2](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97FAMS2.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Avalon, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Feb 11, 1997 · N8436X · Destroyed
  > undetermined.
- [NTSB ANC96FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96FAMS1.md): Grumman G21-G · Dutch Harbor, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Aug 12, 1996 · N660PA · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB ATL96FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96FAMS1.md): Aero Commander 500-B · Missing · Accident · 3 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · May 2, 1996 · N50GV · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB FTW96LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA044.md): Cessna 150M · Port Arthur, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1995 · N714AS · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB SEA95FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FAMS1.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Missing, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Sep 4, 1995 · N571PA · Destroyed
  > Undetermined until the Missing aircraft is located.
- [NTSB MIA95FAMS2](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FAMS2.md): Cessna 152 · Missing · Accident · 2 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Feb 28, 1995 · N25900 · Destroyed
  > Undetermined. The airplane and occupants have not been located.
- [NTSB MIA95FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FAMS1.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Missing, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Dec 25, 1994 · N5916V · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB ANC95FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95FAMS1.md): Cessna 206 · Kenai, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Dec 3, 1994 · N5282U · Substantial damage
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB MIA94FAMS2](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94FAMS2.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Missing · Accident · 5 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Sep 19, 1994 · N6844Y · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB MIA94FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94FAMS1.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Missing · Accident · 2 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Aug 28, 1994 · N69118 · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB CHI94FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94FAMS1.md): Cessna 172I · Kalamazoo, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Nov 21, 1993 · N35549 · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB MIA93FAMS2](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93FAMS2.md): Cessna 152 · FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Sep 30, 1993 · N93261 · Destroyed
  > undetermined.
- [NTSB SEA93FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93FAMS1.md): Cessna 182L · Missing, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Aug 17, 1993 · N3106R · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB CHI93FAMS4](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FAMS4.md): Mooney M20K · Hobart, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Jun 25, 1993 · N5655M · Destroyed
  > undetermined.
- [NTSB CHI93FAMS3](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FAMS3.md): Lake LA-4 · Superior, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Apr 18, 1993 · N7608L · Destroyed
  > undetermined.
- [NTSB CHI93FAMS2](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FAMS2.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Grand Haven, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Mar 15, 1993 · N15206 · Destroyed
  > undetermined.
- [NTSB CHI93FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FAMS1.md): Cessna 182P · Portage, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Feb 6, 1993 · N7227N · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB LAX93FAMS2](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FAMS2.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Missing Acft, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Dec 6, 1992 · N81453 · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB LAX93FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FAMS1.md): Grumman AA-1B · Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean) · Accident · 2 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Nov 6, 1992 · N9890L · Destroyed
  > Undetermined. The aircraft was not located.
- [NTSB CHI92FAMS3](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FAMS3.md): Cessna 150H · Manistee, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Sep 12, 1992 · N6759S · Destroyed
  > Undetermined
- [NTSB ANC92FAMS3](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92FAMS3.md): Beech 35 · Missing, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Aug 17, 1992 · N216JB · Destroyed
  > Missing aircraft due to undetermined causes and factors

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=420&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."mKey" IN (SELECT o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 420)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=420

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