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Fatal NTSB investigations, 2005

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.

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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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 2005
    AND c.\"highestInjuryLevel\" = 'Fatal'
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB LAX06FA075Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech V35A · Valley Center, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed margin following a loss of engine power in the takeoff initial climb, resulting in a stall/spin. While the laboratory tests indicated the presence of an unknown biological contaminant in the fuel manifold…Dec 31, 2005 · N7944R · DestroyedNTSB CHI06FA057Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · La Vista, NEThe non-instrument rated pilot not maintaining aircraft control and not maintaining altitude/clearance from terrain during takeoff into instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing factors were the low ceilings, night conditions present, and the pilot's…Dec 29, 2005 · N9072J · DestroyedNTSB ATL06FA029Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Sylva, NCThe pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC conditions resulting in a collision with mountainous terrain.Dec 29, 2005 · N799TM · DestroyedNTSB LAX06FA071Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportLearjet 35A · Truckee, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind condition and failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering in a steep turn close to the ground.Dec 28, 2005 · N781RS · DestroyedNTSB MIA06WA035Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA-23-250 · South Caicos, Turks & Caicos IslandsDec 26, 2005 · N444DA · DestroyedNTSB LAX06FA069Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas 369FF · Lihue, HIThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while hovering out of ground effect during an external load operation. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of experience in external load operations.Dec 26, 2005 · N530MD · Substantial damageNTSB DFW06LA041Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing A75N1 (PT17) · Fort Worth, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing factors were the reported loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the low altitude maneuver.Dec 26, 2005 · N67195 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX06LA068Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Hopland, CAThe non-instrument rated pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain, which resulted in a controlled flight into terrain. Contributing factors were the dark night conditions and the low clouds.Dec 25, 2005 · N3953R · DestroyedNTSB MIA06WA036Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA-23-260 · Cali, ColombiaDec 24, 2005 · N7744D · DestroyedNTSB DEN06LA026Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSyracuse Kitfox · Niwot, COThe pilot's improper in-flight decision to perform aerobatics at a low altitude resulting in a loss of control and impact with terrain. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of aerobatic experience.Dec 24, 2005 · N94CV · DestroyedNTSB LAX06FA066Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 36 · Livermore, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain the appropriate glidepath alignment during an instrument landing system approach, resulting in collision with terrain. A contributing factor to the accident was the failure of the air traffic controllers to issue a minimum safe…Dec 23, 2005 · N5942S · Substantial damageNTSB LAX06LA064Accident · 4 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Gilroy, CAThe non-instrument rated pilot's poor judgment to fly in dark night instrument conditions, which resulted in his spatial disorientation and loss of aircraft control while maneuvering. Contributing factors were the dark night light condition and the low…Dec 22, 2005 · N7383A · DestroyedNTSB NYC06WA046Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationMitsubishi MU-2B-36 · Terrace, BC, CanadaDec 21, 2005 · C-FTWO · DestroyedNTSB CHI06WA047Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationBell 206B · Coupar Angus, United KingdomDec 21, 2005 · G-WLLY · DestroyedNTSB DCA06MA010Accident · 20 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportGrumman G-73T · Miami, FLThe in-flight failure and separation of the right wing during normal flight, which resulted from (1) the failure of the Chalk's Ocean Airways maintenance program to identify and properly repair fatigue cracks in the right wing and (2) the failure of the…Dec 19, 2005 · N2969 · DestroyedNTSB MIA06LA041Accident · 3 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 195 · St. Augustine, FLThe loss of engine power during cruise flight for an undetermined reason, which resulted in an emergency descent and ditching. Factors contributing to the survivability of the accident were the low ceilings and rough water.Dec 18, 2005 · N22L · Substantial damageNTSB SEA06LA029Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Butte, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain during low-level maneuvering at night. Factors included the pilot’s improper in-flight decision to continue into an area that was forecasted to possibly contain snow, fog, and low ceilings. Additional…Dec 17, 2005 · N4350F · DestroyedNTSB LAX06FA059Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Hana, HICollision with mountainous terrain for undetermined reasons.Dec 16, 2005 · N542SP · Substantial damageNTSB LAX06LA058Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Dixon, CAthe pilot's intentional flight at low altitude and failure to maintain obstacle clearance with a high tension static line. The glare from the setting sun was a factor.Dec 15, 2005 · N8040G · Substantial damageNTSB DEN06FA023Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Pinon, NMthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane for undetermined reasons.Dec 14, 2005 · N1257Z · DestroyedNTSB LAX06FA055Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A23 · Mammoth Lakes, CAa loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and, the failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering following the loss of power, which resulted in a stall/spin.Dec 12, 2005 · N3590R · DestroyedNTSB CHI06FA043Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Arco, MNThe pilot's inadvertent cruise flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft after experiencing spatial disorientation. Factors associated with the accident are the pilot's improper planning/decision…Dec 11, 2005 · N621PH · DestroyedNTSB WAS06RA005Accident · 107 fatalForeign investigationMcDonnell Douglas DC-9-31 · Port Harcourt, NigeriaDec 10, 2005 · 5N-BFDNTSB LAX06FA054Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300 · Kingsburg, CAThe pilot's in-flight decision to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions during descent, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees and terrain. Fog, low ceiling, and obscuration were factors.Dec 10, 2005 · N3039B · DestroyedNTSB SEA06WA035Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCessna 152 · Clinge, NetherlandsDec 9, 2005 · OO-ACS · DestroyedNTSB DCA06MA009Accident · 1 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportBoeing 737-700 · Chicago, ILThe pilots' failure to use available reverse thrust in a timely manner to safely slow or stop the airplane after landing, which resulted in a runway overrun. This failure occurred because the pilots' first experience and lack of familiarity with the…Dec 9, 2005 · N471WN · Substantial damageNTSB LAX06WA053Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna 150G · Packsaddle, NSW, AustraliaDec 6, 2005 · VH-KPQ · DestroyedNTSB DFW06WA039Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCessna A150L · Buenos Aires, ArgentinaDec 6, 2005 · LV-LBV · Substantial damageNTSB LAX06WA051Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationPiper PA-31-350 · Condobolin, AustraliaDec 2, 2005 · VH PYN · DestroyedNTSB NYC06FA040Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B-55 · Nantucket, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper glidepath during the instrument approach, which resulted in controlled flight into water. Factors were the failure of the air traffic controllers to issue minimum safe altitude warnings, night lighting conditions,…Dec 1, 2005 · N64PW · DestroyedNTSB DFW06FA037Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Raymond, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain Vmc (velocity minimum control) on initial climb resulting in a loss of control. Contributing factors were the loss of engine power to the right engine and the prevailing gusty wind conditions.Dec 1, 2005 · N7315Y · DestroyedNTSB SEA06FA022Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 425 · Belgrade, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the approach which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors associated with the accident were dark night conditions, clouds, icing conditions, low visibility and snow.Nov 30, 2005 · N701QR · DestroyedNTSB LAX06FA049Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportNavion G · Imperial, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree and transmission wires while performing a low altitude maneuver. Also causal was the pilot's impaired judgment and performance due to alcohol ingestion.Nov 29, 2005 · N2455T · DestroyedNTSB NYC06LA039Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRogers Lancair 360 · Vineyard Haven, MAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Nov 27, 2005 · N360JR · DestroyedNTSB CHI06FA037Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Atlanta, NEThe non-instrument rated private pilot not maintaining clearance from the marked tower and his continued flight into adverse weather during cruise flight. Factors were the marked tower and the low ceilings present at the accident.Nov 27, 2005 · N5596F · DestroyedNTSB ATL06LA019Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Blairsville, GAThe non-instrument rated pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather and his failure to maintain clearance in mountainous terrain, resulting in an in-flight collision with trees and the ground. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of an…Nov 27, 2005 · N6485R · Substantial damageNTSB MIA06FA024Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Mims, FLThe loss of engine power due to improper installation of the #2 cylinder by maintenance personnel, which resulted in the separation of the cylinder as a result of fatigue cracking of the cylinder to crankcase fasteners. A contributing factor was the lack of…Nov 23, 2005 · N666DE · Substantial damageNTSB NYC06FA034Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Burlington, VTThe pilot's failure to follow the published instrument flight procedure, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain. Factors in the accident were the local air traffic controller's inadequate monitoring of the MSAW system, and his delayed…Nov 22, 2005 · N26399 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA06WA023Accident · 6 fatalForeign investigationBell B-206L · Cundinamarca, ColombiaNov 21, 2005 · HK-3516 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA06FA022Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS350B · Homestead, FLThe failure of both pilot's to maintain visual lookout resulting in the mid-air collision. A factor in the accident was the failure of the AS-350B pilot to follow approach procedures suggested in the Speedway Heliport Operations Manual. Findings in the…Nov 21, 2005 · N264BH · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB DEN06FA018Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAmerican Champion 8KCAB · Calhan, COthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors contributing to the accident were the low altitude, and the resultant stall/spin.Nov 21, 2005 · N70MT · DestroyedNTSB NYC06RA032Accident · 8 fatalForeign investigationCessna 208B · Moscow, RussiaNov 19, 2005 · P4-OINNTSB LAX06LA041Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportTingle Special · Tucson, AZThe pilot's excessive use of power during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent torque roll shortly after lift off. Also causal was the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff when directional control could not be maintained during the takeoff roll.Nov 19, 2005 · N660T · DestroyedNTSB LAX06FA043Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Dana Point, CAThe pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in a loss of airspeed and a stall/spin. The inability of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane was likely due to an incapacitating cardiac event.Nov 19, 2005 · N546BC · DestroyedNTSB DFW06WA036Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationBritten-Norman BN2A-21 · Cayo Province, BelizeNov 18, 2005 · V3-HFO · Substantial damageNTSB DEN06GA017Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna 182R · Alpine, WYthe pilot's intentional low level flight/maneuver. A contributing factor was his exercising poor judgment.Nov 18, 2005 · N9928H · DestroyedNTSB CHI06FA032Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Commander 500B · Gaylord, MIThe clearance not maintained with terrain during a nonprecision approach. Contributing factors were the ceiling, visibility, night conditions, and trees.Nov 16, 2005 · N1153C · DestroyedNTSB MIA06WA018Accident · 6 fatalForeign investigationCessna U206E · Ituango, ColombiaNov 14, 2005 · HK4070W · DestroyedNTSB DFW06LA028Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRehler Gyrocopter · New Braunfels, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain control while landing. A contributing factor was the high winds.Nov 11, 2005 · N100KR · Substantial damageNTSB ATL06LA014Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20M · Summerville, SCThe pilot's failure to follow the pre-landing checklist which resulted in a gear up landing and subsequent propeller strike. The pilots improper decision to attempt a go-around after the propeller strike, resulted in a loss of engine power and subsequent…Nov 11, 2005 · N43CW · Substantial damage