# NTSB investigations: Other weather encounter

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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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB GAA16CA446](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA446.md): Cessna A185 · Caldwell, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 21, 2016 · N4477R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB GAA16CA438](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA438.md): Cessna A185 · Fayetteville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 21, 2016 · N185DK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and a ground loop.
- [NTSB GAA16CA425](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA425.md): American Legend AL3 · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2016 · N35451 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind.
- [NTSB GAA16CA420](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA420.md): Cubcrafters CC11 · Hailey, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 8, 2016 · N76CC · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB ERA16LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA284.md): Balloon Works FIREFLY8 · Northwood, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2016 · N317W · No damage
  > The balloon pilot’s inadequate weather planning and improper decision to depart in reported increasing variable winds with nearby thunderstorms, which resulted in a subsequent hard landing and a serious passenger injury.
- [NTSB GAA16CA424](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA424.md): Stinson 108 · Sunriver, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 5, 2016 · N9250K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in runway excursion and nose-over.
- [NTSB CEN16FA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA304.md): Schweizer 269C 1 · Jeanerette, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2016 · N1549W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of helicopter control for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.
- [NTSB ANC16CA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16CA050.md): Holley Carol L Antares · North Pole, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 3, 2016 · N8512Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the weight-shift control airplane during the landing in a crosswind condition, which resulted in a runway excursion, a tip over of the wing, and a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA16CA407](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA407.md): Cessna 152 · Scappoose, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 1, 2016 · N49276 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing flare in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing/abnormal runway contact, a partial nose wheel collapse and substantial damage to the firewall.
- [NTSB GAA16CA402](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA402.md): Cirrus Design SR · Henderson, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 28, 2016 · N341CP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and a landing gear collapse.
- [NTSB GAA16CA390](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA390.md): Piper PA46 · Claremore, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2016 · N9111P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff after multiple climb attempts at insufficient airspeed, which resulted in a runway excursion, a landing gear collapse, and a collision with a ditch.
- [NTSB CEN16LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA281.md): Vans RV9 · Springfield, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2016 · N807LK · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s decision to fly into known thunderstorms, which resulted in an in-flight breakup.
- [NTSB GAA16CA379](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA379.md): Jesse Saint/Troy Townsend/Etha CH-801 · Beaumont, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 16, 2016 · N801G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incorrect pitch control during the landing flare in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard bounced landing and a nose over.
- [NTSB CEN16LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA299.md): Engineering & Research 415 C · Mt Morris, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2016 · N99307 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control during a forced landing in gusting crosswind conditions and the airplane’s subsequent bounce on the runway following a loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB GAA16CA472](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA472.md): Cessna 172 · Kahului, HI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 10, 2016 · N335SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incorrect pitch control during the landing flare, which resulted in a porpoise and hard landing.
- [NTSB GAA16CA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA366.md): Helio H 295 · Grants Pass, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 10, 2016 · N9185Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and a ground loop.
- [NTSB ERA16LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA247.md): Mormile Francis W Aventura II · West Pittsfield, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2016 · N932MC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control after a total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which accumulated because the carburetor heat was not functioning.
- [NTSB GAA16CA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA368.md): Avions Mudry ET Cie CAP · Spring Branch, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2016 · N42415 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inability to maintain directional control during the landing roll as a result of the malfunctioning brake master cylinder.
- [NTSB GAA16CA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA355.md): Rainbow Sky Reach Bushcat · Cairo, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2016 · N321WL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to fly into deteriorating weather conditions, leading to a precautionary off airport soft field landing which resulted in a nose gear collapse and the airplane to nose over.
- [NTSB GAA16CA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA356.md): Cessna 182 · Llano, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 3, 2016 · N1642T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to attain an adequate airspeed and his intentional aerodynamic stall, which resulted in an impact with terrain and a post-impact fire.
- [NTSB CEN16LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA252.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Houghton Lake Heights, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2016 · N5788D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed reaction to the variable wind condition, which resulted in an excessive descent rate and the airplane's subsequent collision with a wire fence short of the runway.
- [NTSB GAA16CA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA349.md): Cessna 150 · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2016 · N5842E · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion, impact with a sign, and left wing damage.
- [NTSB GAA16CA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA335.md): Rans Employee Flying Club Rans S 6S · Richwood, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2016 · N95669 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the critical angle of attack during an initial climb of an aborted landing, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA16CA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA338.md): North American SNJ · Jackson, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 25, 2016 · N7980C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion, right main landing gear collapse, and impact with the ground.
- [NTSB GAA16CA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA336.md): Cessna 152 · Delta, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 25, 2016 · N152L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot exceeded the critical angle of attack during the initial climb in tailwind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB GAA16CA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA361.md): Cessna 172 · Lancaster, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 21, 2016 · N19820 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB GAA16CA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA324.md): Cessna 170 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2016 · N1311D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a wings-level attitude during takeoff in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in the right wing striking the ground, a loss of lateral bank control, and a nose over during the subsequent landing.
- [NTSB GAA16CA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA320.md): Beech 77 · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2016 · N60189 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to takeoff over the maximum takeoff weight in high density altitude conditions, which resulted in an inability to climb above terrain, a forced landing, and a collision with a road sign. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's…
- [NTSB GAA16CA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA309.md): Maule MX 7 · Ontario, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 11, 2016 · N6VD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted the right wing impacting the ground, and nose down.
- [NTSB GAA16CA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA306.md): S.O.C.A.T.A. Rallye 150 · York, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 11, 2016 · N319RA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in an impact with a peach tree(s).
- [NTSB GAA16CA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA337.md): Cessna T210 · Buena Vista, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 9, 2016 · N9915Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and substantial damage to the firewall.
- [NTSB GAA16CA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA300.md): Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2002 Sierra · Moundsville, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 9, 2016 · N323TC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the go-around in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees.
- [NTSB GAA16CA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA292.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Rochester, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 8, 2016 · N1127N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in a runway excursion, left main landing gear collapse, and a nose down. Contributing to the accident was the wind shift.
- [NTSB GAA16CA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA289.md): American AA 1A · Lone Pine, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 5, 2016 · N6391L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incorrect brake and power application during landing, which resulted in a runway overrun, collision with a dirt berm, nose gear collapse, and nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA16CA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA271.md): Cessna 182 · Elk River, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 1, 2016 · N21242 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot exceeded the critical angle of attack during takeoff which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA16CA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA265.md): Piper PA 18-150 · Laurel, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2016 · N41553 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing touchdown, resulting in a runway excursion and substantial damage to the both wings.
- [NTSB GAA16CA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA283.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Spring Branch, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 28, 2016 · N921ES · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control while hovering in gusting tailwind conditions, resulting in the tailboom striking a light pole and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA16CA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA269.md): Luscombe 8 · Midland, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 28, 2016 · N72087 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a ground-loop, main landing gear collapse and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA16CA528](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA528.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 27, 2016 · N808ET · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA16CA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA311.md): Champion Aeronca 7AC · Groveland, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 27, 2016 · N2675E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and a collision with a concrete barrier wall.
- [NTSB GAA16CA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA260.md): Cessna A185 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2016 · N17SR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB GAA16CA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA250.md): Cessna 182 · Calhan, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 21, 2016 · N42553 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incorrect pitch control during the landing flare in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing and nose over.
- [NTSB GAA16CA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA249.md): Boeing B75 · El Cajon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 20, 2016 · N61445 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose over.
- [NTSB GAA16CA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA257.md): Aeronca 11AC · Vinton, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 19, 2016 · N85871 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and ground loop.
- [NTSB GAA16CA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA247.md): Cessna 182 · Redding, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 19, 2016 · N7610S · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose over.
- [NTSB CEN16TA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16TA194.md): North American AT6 · Mason, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 18, 2016 · N757LF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a ditch.
- [NTSB GAA16CA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA234.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Pahokee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 15, 2016 · N463C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and lateral bank control during the aborted landing, which resulted in collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA16LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA184.md): Globe GC 1B · Hedgesville, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2016 · N78193 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control when it encountered a wind gust during climbout.
- [NTSB GAA16CA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA243.md): Piper PA-28 · Crystal River, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 13, 2016 · N991A · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff, which resulted in runway excursion and collision with a ditch. Contributing to the accident was the improper flap retraction procedure employed by the pilot during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR16LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA105.md): Beech B24R · Groveland, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 2016 · N2052L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to conduct an upslope, downwind takeoff combined with an improper flap setting, which resulted in the airplane's inability to clear trees beyond the runway end. The reason for the improper flap setting could not be determined.

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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 c."mKey" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '400' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE "isDefiningEvent"))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/400/sequence?page=15

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