Fatal NTSB investigations, WY
180,610 investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board since 1962: 174,589 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.
Cases per year
| 1964 | 9 |
|---|---|
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1966 | 1 |
| 1967 | 4 |
| 1968 | 12 |
| 1969 | 10 |
| 1970 | 9 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1972 | 9 |
| 1973 | 10 |
| 1974 | 4 |
| 1975 | 4 |
| 1976 | 12 |
| 1977 | 11 |
| 1978 | 10 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1980 | 10 |
| 1981 | 14 |
| 1982 | 8 |
| 1983 | 15 |
| 1984 | 4 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1986 | 11 |
| 1987 | 4 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1989 | 3 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 4 |
| 1993 | 3 |
| 1994 | 4 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 4 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 4 |
| 2000 | 3 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 4 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 3 |
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 4 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 2 |
Where
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Query with SQL
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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'WY' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
AND c.\"highestInjuryLevel\" = 'Fatal'
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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" = 'WY' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND c."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal' ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB ANC25FA098Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportPiper PA-28-180 · Wolf, WYOn September 1, 2025 about 1612 mountain daylight time, a Piper PA-28-180 airplane, N8307W, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Wolf, Wyoming. The pilot and one passenger were seriously injured; one passenger was fatally…NTSB WPR25FA079Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportPiper PA-24-250 · Rock Springs, WYOn January 14, 2025, about 0622 mountain standard time, a Piper PA-24-250, N6502P, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Rock Springs, Wyoming. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations…NTSB WPR24FA291Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportAmerican Champion 8GCBC · Meeteetse, WYThe pilot’s decision to continue the flight over rising terrain at a low altitude in a high-elevation, high-density-altitude environment.NTSB WPR24FA257Accident · 7 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPilatus PC-12/47E · Recluse, WYThe pilot’s loss of control due to spatial disorientation while operating in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an in-flight breakup. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distraction from the autopilot disconnecting due to an…NTSB WPR23FA188Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna T182T · Albany, WYThe pilot’s decision to conduct flight into an area of icing in an airplane that was prohibited from such conditions, which resulted in exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, an aerodynamic stall/spin, and the pilot’s spatial disorientation…NTSB WPR23FA137Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 182S · Alcova, WYThe airplane’s encounter with low level wind shear associated with moderate turbulence, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.NTSB WPR22LA253Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna P210N · Buffalo, WYThe pilot’s decision to continue the visual flight rules flight into localized instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an encounter with convective turbulence and a subsequent loss of control and in-flight breakup.NTSB CEN22FA216Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportExpress 2000RG · Cheyenne, WYThe pilot's inability to maintain proper airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while managing a loss of engine power and inflight fire, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing factors to the accident were the loss…NTSB WPR20LA301Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportLake LA4 · Rawlins, WYThe pilot’s decision to depart despite a known mechanical trim malfunction and with a high-density altitude and the airplane at or above its maximum gross weight.NTSB WPR20LA170Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportKitfox Kitfox · Lander, WYThe inexperienced pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack during a turn at high density altitude, which resulted in an accelerated stall and impact with water. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s poor judgment to continue the…NTSB CEN19FA305Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportChampion 7GCBC · Carpenter, WYThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control at an altitude too low for recovery.NTSB CEN18FA217Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportLet L 23 Super Blanik · Moose, WYThe pilot's encounter with atmospheric conditions that resulted in a loss of lift and a subsequent loss of control near terrain that precluded recovery. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to follow the operator's published tour flight…NTSB CEN18FA101Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportSocata TBM 700 · Evanston, WYThe pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation.NTSB CEN17FA050Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCub Crafters PA18 · Basin, WYThe pilot exceeded the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB CEN17FA035Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportStamper RV-10 · Dubois, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed after becoming distracted by the opening of the gull-wing cabin door during takeoff, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall at a low…NTSB WPR16FA084Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Alpine, WYThe noninstrument-rated pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the initial climb in dark night conditions with no visual reference, which resulted in a stall and collision with terrain.NTSB WPR16FA046Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAerostar S A YAK 52 · Alpine, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from snow-covered terrain in flat light conditions.NTSB CEN15FA310Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAeronca 7BCM (L-16A) · Auburn, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while turning at low altitude, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and entering an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN15FA307Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T310R · Cody, WYThe pilot's loss of airplane control following the loss of power in the left engine; the reason for the loss of power could not be determined during postaccident engine examination.NTSB WPR14FA382Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28R-180 · Saratoga, WYThe pilot’s failure to maintain a positive climb rate after takeoff in dark, night conditions, which resulted in his controlled flight into terrain due to the lack of ground references or natural horizon.NTSB WPR14FA188Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Cody, WYThe non-instrument rated pilots’ decision to continue flight into known instrument meteorological conditions over mountainous terrain, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.NTSB WPR13FA405Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportKamtz RV-7A · Jackson Hole, WYA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. Also causal was the pilot’s failure to adequately compensate for the…NTSB WPR13FA138Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Saratoga, WYThe pilot’s decision to attempt flight into approaching adverse weather, which led to his low-level flight, encounter with mountain obscuration and moderate turbulence, and his subsequent loss of airplane control. Contributing to the severity of the pilot’s…NTSB WPR13FA053Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182D · Bondurant, WYThe noninstrument-rated pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering around weather.NTSB WPR13FA008Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Laramie Peak, WYThe noninstrument-rated pilot’s continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his failure to maintain sufficient clearance from rising terrain.NTSB WPR12FA432Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportKundel Vans RV 7A · Laramie, WYThe pilot’s decision to attempt a landing with a gusting tailwind, which resulted in his loss of airplane control during final approach and a subsequent aerodynamic stall/spin.NTSB WPR12FA164Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 320D · Green River, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering in marginal weather conditions, which resulted in an exceedence of the design stress limits of the airplane and a subsequent in-flight structural failure.NTSB WPR12GA106Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportBell 407 · Moran Junction, WYThe pilot’s failure to maintain yaw control while hovering at high density altitude, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness.NTSB WPR12FA040Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T337 · Casper, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and airplane control while maneuvering in low visibility and icing conditions.NTSB WPR11FA381Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Lander, WYThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain.NTSB WPR11FA228Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Rock Springs, WYThe pilot’s decision to continue flight into an area of known adverse weather, which resulted in an accumulation of structural ice that led to a loss of control and in-flight breakup. Also causal was the pilot’s inadequate preflight weather planning.NTSB WPR11FA188Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAviat A-1C-180 · Laramie, WYThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control and to recover from an aerodynamic stall, which resulted in a spin.NTSB WPR11FA082Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Commander 114B · Lander, WYThe non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to continue visual flight in instrument or marginal visual meteorological conditions in mountainous terrain, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of…NTSB WPR11FA032Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Lander, WYThe pilot's decision to depart into known adverse weather conditions over mountainous terrain, which required operation near the limits of the airplane's performance capability and which resulted in a loss of airplane control and subsequent ground impact.…NTSB LAX08FA265Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna R172K · Rock Springs, WYThe failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other's aircraft.NTSB SEA08LA105Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGlasair Glasair III · Cheyenne, WYThe pilot's improper decision to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological weather conditions. Contributing to the accident were low ceilings, snow and whiteout conditions.NTSB DEN07FA140Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182R · Dayton, WYthe pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering in mountainous terrain due to gusty wind conditions, and lee side turbulence. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision making, and his failure to…NTSB DEN07FA054Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Centennial, WYthe pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather conditions resulting in a loss of aircraft control. Contributing factors include the pilot's improper preflight planning and decision making, the pilot's spatial disorientation, the pilot's lack of night…NTSB DEN07FA053Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182R · Waltman, WYthe pilot's continued visual flight rules (VFR) flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) and failure to maintain terrain clearance resulting in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper preflight and…NTSB DEN06LA116Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBaker RV-3AB · Laramie, WYThe in-flight failure of the right wing spar during aerobatic flight. Contributing to the accident was the owner/operator's failure to comply with the service bulletin issued by the kit manufacturer.NTSB DEN06GA017Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna 182R · Alpine, WYthe pilot's intentional low level flight/maneuver. A contributing factor was his exercising poor judgment.NTSB DEN06FA001Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeechcraft V35B · Barnum, WYthe pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision to continue flight into forecasted icing conditions and the pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control due to wing contamination in the form of ice. Contributing factors included the weather conditions…NTSB DEN05FA125Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Centennial, WYthe pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, in that he failed to maintain a steady state climb rate to a safe altitude and continued flight towards visible weather that obstructed his chosen route of flight, and his failure to maintain terrain…NTSB DEN05FA100Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCGS Hawk Two Place Arrow · Jackson, WYThe loss of airplane pitch control resulting from the pilot/owner's improper reinstallation of the rear locking collar on the elevator control torque tube, which allowed the torque tube to move rearward during flight and loosen the elevator control cable…NTSB DEN05LA059Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBourgeois-Avid Flyer MK IV · Kaycee, WYthe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall.NTSB DEN05FA051Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech BE-90 · Rawlins, WYThe pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather [severe icing] conditions, resulting in an aerodynamic stall impact with rising, mountainous terrain during approach. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate planning for the…NTSB DEN04FA078Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAir Borne Windsports Pty. Edge Wing X · Carter, WYThe non-certificated pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in a stall. Factors contributing to the accident include the non-certificated pilot's improper judgment and the his lack of experience.NTSB DEN04FA074Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Evanston, WYthe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing factors include snow, low ceiling, icing conditions, and the dark night.NTSB DEN04FA079Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Pinedale, WYThe pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather conditions, and his failure to maintain terrain clearance while maneuvering. Contributing factors were the downdraft, the snow shower weather and mountainous terrain.NTSB DEN04FA043Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T206H · Walcott, WYThe pilot not following proper IFR procedures for tracking a VOR radial while on an IFR flight plan in IMC conditions, and not maintaining clearance with terrain during cruise flight. Contributing factors were the mountain, and the cloudy weather condition.