Fatal NTSB investigations
180,641 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,620 accidents, the rest incidents and other occurrences. Each has NTSB’s narrative and, once the investigation is done, its probable cause; since 2008, its findings and sequence of events.
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duckdb -csv -c "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.\"highestInjuryLevel\" = 'Fatal' ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"
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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."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
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NTSB CEN14WA184Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCessna T210L · San Marcos, GuatemalaOn April 1, 2014, about 1340 local time, a Cessna T210L, single engine airplane, N732JY, was destroyed after impacting mountainous terrain near San Marcos, Guatemala. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. About 1318 the airplane departed from…NTSB ERA14WA186Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationBoeing B75 · Lujan, ArgentinaOn March 29, 2014, about 1900 coordinated universal time, a Boeing B75 Stearman, Argentine registration LV-HAF, was substantially damaged when it impacted the ground during the initial climb after takeoff from the Lujan Airport, Lujan, Argentina. The pilot…NTSB CEN14FA173Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportWorthington Donald Wayne Sonerai II LT · Highlands Ranch, COThe pilot’s loss of control during a forced landing following a loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to postimpact fire damage.NTSB ERA14LA174Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportN/A N/A · Patillas, PRThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during approach for landing, which resulted in a stall/spin.NTSB ERA14FA168Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · Brunswick, GAAn inflight failure of the airplane's only operating vacuum pump, which resulted in the loss of attitude information provided by vacuum-driven flight instruments. Also causal was the pilots' failure to maintain control of the airplane while operating in…NTSB ERA14WA196Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R22 - Beta · Ribeirão Preto, BrazilOn March 23, 2014, about 1355 universal coordinated time, a Robinson R22 Beta, Brazilian registration PP-SSP, was substantially damaged when it impacted the ground on a corn plantation in Ribeirao Preto, Brazil. The pilot and a passenger were fatally injured.…NTSB ERA14FA163Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportDehavilland DHC-1 · Vonore, TNThe pilot’s continued visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.NTSB WPR14WA154Accident · 5 fatalForeign investigationCessna U206 - G · Caboolture, AustraliaOn March 22, 2014 about 1123 local time, a Cessna 206 airplane, Australian registration VH-FRT, crashed shortly after takeoff near Caboolture, Australia. The airplane was substantially damaged and the pilot and four passengers were fatally injured. The…NTSB ERA14FA162Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Safety Harbor, FLThe pilot's inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment due to cocaine use.NTSB CEN14WA169Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationFritz Neumeyer Glasair II FT / 1865 · Turnau, AustriaOn 22 March 2014, approximately 1126 coordinated universal time, a Glasair II FT, airplane, registration D-EJFN crashed shortly after takeoff from the Lanzen-Turnau Airport, Turnau, Austria. The pilot and passage were fatally injured. The incident is being…NTSB CEN14FA167Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportSocata TBM 700 · Ridgway, COThe pilot's loss of airplane control during an instrument approach procedure, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and entering an inadvertent aerodynamic stall and spin.NTSB ERA14LA161Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna LC41-550FG · Palatka, FLThe pilot’s improper management of the fuel mixture and his failure to use the appropriate checklist and guidance during the flight, which resulted in an overrich mixture condition, carbon-fouling of the spark plugs, and a subsequent total loss of engine…NTSB WPR14WA148Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationMD Helicopter 500N · Gisborne, New Zealand, New ZealandOn March 19, 2014, at 2030 universal coordinated time, a MD Helicopters 500N, ZK-HQP, was preparing for a fire lighting operation when it crashed in Hawkes Bay near Gisborne, New Zealand. The helicopter was operated by Gisborne Helicopters Limited under the…NTSB CEN14FA163Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSmith Aerostar 601P · Aurora, COThe pilot's operation of the airplane while intoxicated, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.NTSB WPR14FA137Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportEurocopter AS 350 B2 · Seattle, WAThe loss of helicopter control due to a loss of hydraulic boost to the tail rotor pedal controls at takeoff, followed by a loss of hydraulic boost to the main rotor controls after takeoff. The reason for the loss of hydraulic boost to the main and tail rotor…NTSB CEN14WA171Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationAgustawestland Agusta AW139 · Gillingham, Norfolk, United KingdomOn March 13, 2014, about 1927 coordinated universal time, an Agusta/Westland model AW139 helicopter, United Kingdom registration G-LBAL, impacted terrain shortly after takeoff near Gillingham, Norfolk, United Kingdom. The four occupants were fatally injured.…NTSB ERA14WA154Accident · 5 fatalForeign investigationBeech BE9L-C90 · Villavicenco, ColombiaOn March 12, 2014, about 1133 universal coordinated time, a Hawker Beechcraft BE9L- C90, Colombian registration HK4921, was destroyed by impact and a postcrash fire, in the vicinity of Villavicencia, Meta, Colombia. The Colombian commercial pilot and four…NTSB WPR14FA135Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportEvolution Trikes Revo · Kekaha, HIThe pilot's reconfiguration of the fuel venting system, which resulted in a loss of engine power and subsequent loss of aircraft control.NTSB ERA14FA153Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportWaters Peter T Avid Bandit · Washington, PAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed and angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of aircraft control in gusty and turbulent wind conditions.NTSB WPR14FA132Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 120 · Carson City, NVThe pilot’s delayed decision to initiate a course-reversal turn when the airplane was unable to attain sufficient altitude to cross a mountain range, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and entering an aerodynamic stall…NTSB ERA14FA144Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportRogers George T Lancair IVP · Hartsville, SCFailure of the flying pilot to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident were the…NTSB ERA14WA148Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationZivko Aeronautics Edge 540T · Al Khor, QatarOn March 17, 2014, about 1725 local time, a Zivko Aeronautics Edge 540T, N149WA, was substantially damaged when it collided with the ground during an airshow performance at Al Khor Airport (OTBK), Al Khor, Qatar. The commercial pilot was fatally injured. The…NTSB ANC14WA019Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCessna 172M · Toyota City, JapanOn March 5, 2014, at 1235 Japan standard time, a single engine Cessna 172M, Japan registered JA3853, sustained substantial damage after impacting terrain near Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. Both occupants sustained fatal injuries. This report is for…NTSB WPR14FA127Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 46 350P · Truckee, CAThe pilot’s failure to properly execute the missed approach in instrument conditions. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s lack of instrument proficiency, as demonstrated by his failure to execute the required procedure turn to align with the final…NTSB WPR14WA126Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationAmateur Built VAN'S RV-6 · Gatton Airpark, Australia, AustraliaOn March 2, 2014, at 0747 local time, a Van's RV-6, VH-ZMH, collided with an embankment and was destroyed by a postimpact fire near Gatton Airpark, Australia. The flight was operated by the pilot under the pertinent civil regulations of the government of…NTSB ERA14FA138Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech F33 · Lumberport, WVA stroke or cardiovascular event, which resulted in the pilot’s acute impairment or incapacitation and his subsequent flight into terrain.NTSB WPR14FA124Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA31 · Lanai City, HIThe pilot’s spatial disorientation while turning during flight in dark night conditions and terrain-induced turbulence, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment from a sedating antihistamine.NTSB WPR14LA119Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSabrena Dragonfly · Maricopa, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and subsequently experiencing an aerodynamic stall and spin at a low altitude.NTSB CEN14LA148Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportVans RV-9A · Tribune, KSThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while conducting high-g turns, which resulted in impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper decision to initiate the flight with a severe progressive neurological disorder that…NTSB ERA14FA128Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · LaGrange, GAThe pilot's overreaction to a perceived conflict with a tow plane and glider on an intersecting runway, which resulted in a loss of control during an attempted aborted landing. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the glider tow operator to follow…NTSB ERA14WA135Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna T210L · Araguaina, BrazilOn February 19, 2014, about 1920 universal coordinated time, a Cessna T210L, Brazilian registration PR-VPI, operated by Talla Taxi Aereo Ltda., was substantially damaged during a forced landing, after it experienced a loss of engine power during takeoff from…NTSB CEN14FA145Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B100 · Pearland, TXThe noninstrument-rated pilot's loss of airplane control during a missed instrument approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to file an instrument flight rules flight plan and to fly into known instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB ERA14WA132Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R22 - Beta · Rio de Janeiro, BrazilOn February 18, 2014, about 1315 universal coordinated time, a Robinson R22 - BETA, Brazilian registration PT-YFV, was destroyed when it impacted water, near Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The flight instructor and student pilot were fatally injured. The local…NTSB CEN14FA143Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportHawker SEA Fury ISS 25 · Breckenridge, TXThe pilot’s inadequate emergency response to a runaway propeller and his failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and stalling. The cause of the runaway propeller was undetermined.NTSB ERA14FA123Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportWilliams Christopher T Sonex · Wellington, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed following a partial loss of engine power during initial climb, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the…NTSB CEN14FA141Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 35/33 · Telluride, COThe airplane’s failure to obtain a positive climb rate, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning.NTSB CEN14FA140Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportHillam Scott L Rans S 10 · Shepherd, TXThe noncertificated pilot’s improper decision to attempt aerobatic maneuvers that exceeded the airplane’s design limitations, which resulted in the subsequent in-flight breakup of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of aerobatic…NTSB ERA14WA131Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationRobinson R44 · Braganca, BrazilOn February 15, 2014, about 2200 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Robinson, R 44 helicopter, Brazilian registration PT-YMF, was destroyed when it impacted the ground in a dense forest in the Bragança Municipality, in the State of Pará, Brazil. The…NTSB ERA14FA120Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Clay, ALThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while being vectored to intercept the localizer during night instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). Contributing to the accident was the operator's inadequate dispatch procedures, which did not…NTSB ERA14WA125Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationCessna 210N · Palmas, BrazilOn February 9, 2014, about 1330 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 210N, Brazilian registration PT-OMX, operated by a private individual, was substantially damaged after it experienced a loss of engine power and impacted terrain while on approach to the…NTSB ERA14FA115Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Panacea, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees during a takeoff at night. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of recent night flight experience.NTSB ERA14LA117Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Stuart, FLThe noninstrument-rated pilot’s continued flight into dark night, instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control due to spatial disorientation and subsequent impact with water.NTSB ERA14FA112Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportGulfstream AM Corp Comm Div 690 · Bellevue, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed with one engine inoperative, which resulted in a loss of control while on approach. Contributing to the accident were airframe ice accumulation due to conditions conducive to icing and the loss of engine power on one…NTSB DCA14WA179Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationBeech C90 · Lanseria, South AfricaThe South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Beech C90-GTI airplane that occurred on February 03, 2014. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the SACAA investigation under the…NTSB CEN14GA135Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna 210E · Oden, ARThe pilot’s improper decision to fly into an area with reported marginal meteorological conditions in an airplane not maintained for instrument flight and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from trees and terrain.NTSB ERA14WA114Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCessna 140 · Cachoeira do Sul, BrazilOn January 29, 2014, about 1340 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 140, Brazilian registration PP-DFW, was substantially damaged during impact with terrain, following a loss of control on approach to Cachoeira do Sul Airport (SSKS), Cachoeira do Sul, Rio…NTSB CEN14FA122Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206L 3 · Silt, COThe pilot’s inadequate preflight planning for a low-level aerial surveillance flight of power transmission lines, which led to his being unaware of the crossing power line while flying toward the sun and his subsequent failure to maintain sufficient clearance…NTSB WPR14LA100Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415 C · Poulsbo, WAThe pilot's failure to confirm that the engine oil filler cap was secured before flight, which resulted in oil exhaustion and a subsequent total loss of engine power during cruise flight.NTSB CEN14WA117Accident · 7 fatalForeign investigationBritten Norman BN-2A-27 · Horea, RomaniaOn January 20, 2014, about 1400 coordinated universal time, a Britten-Norman BN-2A-27 airplane, YR-BNP, impacted mountainous terrain near Horea, Cluj, Romania. The two pilots, and five passengers were all fatally injured. The airplane was destroyed. The…NTSB WPR14WA108Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA31 - 350 · Maluku, Indonesia, IndonesiaOn January 19, 2014, at 1220 local time, a Piper PA-31-350, PK-IWT, collided with terrain under unknown circumstances while on approach to Dumatubun Airport, Maluku, Indonesia. The pilot and three passengers were fatally injured and the airplane was…