# 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 GAA16CA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA018.md): Furgason James E Vans RV 4 · San Marcos, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 12, 2015 · N165DR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and an impact with an airport sign.
- [NTSB GAA16CA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA010.md): Grosch Starduster TOO SA 30 · Lincoln, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 4, 2015 · N2RG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop, left main landing gear collapse, and the left wing striking the runway.
- [NTSB GAA16CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA002.md): Cessna 172 · Avalon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 1, 2015 · N4286Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the critical angle of attack in turbulent and downdraft conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain on final approach.
- [NTSB CEN15LA430](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA430.md): Cessna 182G · Glenwood Springs, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2015 · N3147S · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during cruise flight due to carburetor icing and the pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat, which resulted in a forced landing on rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB GAA15CA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA285.md): Cessna T182T · Ely, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 24, 2015 · N5918D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and a collision with an airport sign.
- [NTSB GAA15CA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA271.md): Cessna 305A · Show Low, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 23, 2015 · N5207G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in quartering tailwind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and a right main landing gear collapse.
- [NTSB GAA15CA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA300.md): Cessna 177RG · Aztec, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2015 · N1875Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and an impact with shrubs.
- [NTSB GAA15CA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA270.md): Piper PA 32-260 · Jackpot, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2015 · N3354W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and a collision with a fence.
- [NTSB GAA15CA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA268.md): Helio H 395 · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2015 · N910SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a positive climb rate during takeoff initial climb, resulting in an uncontrolled descent and collision with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB GAA15CA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA240.md): Piper PA 28-180 · DeFuniak Springs, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 26, 2015 · N7215W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion, and collision with a ditch.
- [NTSB CEN15LA382](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA382.md): Piper PA 22-160 · Tyler, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2015 · N2805Z · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to adequately ensure the carburetor was clear of ice before takeoff, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CEN15LA381](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA381.md): Luscombe 8 · Pontiac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2015 · N1406K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while landing with a left quartering tailwind. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inability to conduct a go-around because of a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB WPR15FA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA247.md): Cessna 172P · Townsend, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2015 · N62731 · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to conduct a cross-country flight over a mountain range in dark night conditions with limited night flight experience, which resulted in a collision with mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB CEN15LA403](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA403.md): Cessna 182 · Big Piney, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2015 · XBYUH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude while operating over high mountainous terrain, which resulted in an emergency landing after the airplane's encounter with a downdraft.
- [NTSB OPS15IA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS15IA020.md): Airbus Industrie A320 211 · Max, NE · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2015 · N332NW · Minor damage
  > The flight crew's continued flight into a closing gap between areas of thunderstorm activity and their failure to maintain the required lateral separation from the thunderstorms, which resulted in the airplane's encounter with hail and subsequent airplane…
- [NTSB CEN15LA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA359.md): Aeros Aeros 2 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2015 · N5982V · Substantial damage
  > The ultralight airplane’s encounter with a downdraft in mountainous terrain, which resulted in a descent into trees.
- [NTSB CEN15LA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA335.md): Air Tractor AT 502B · Virden, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2015 · N502LH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to establish a proper airspeed during takeoff with the airplane near its maximum gross weight and with a quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB CEN15LA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA333.md): Cessna 182 · Watertown, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2015 · N1685R · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB GAA15CA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA199.md): Norton Claude C Tailwind W8 · Portales, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2015 · N299CB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack while maneuvering and a subsequent aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN15LA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA314.md): Arbc 69X · Longview, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2015 · N76627 · No damage
  > The balloon’s hard landing due to a high surface wind and downdraft, which resulted in the pilot sustaining a serious leg injury.
- [NTSB GAA15CA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA213.md): Cessna A185F · Dauphin Island, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 11, 2015 · N185DK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll in gusty wind conditions which resulted in a ground loop and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN15LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA292.md): Cessna 172D · Shenandoah, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2015 · N2320U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed application of carburetor heat, which resulted in the total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing during cruise flight.
- [NTSB CEN15LA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA300.md): Balony Kubicek Spol BB60Z · Fort Carson, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2015 · N210GB · No damage
  > The pilot’s improper burner control, which allowed the balloon’s envelope to cool, and the balloon’s subsequent encounter with a drop in wind velocity during a high wind landing approach, both of which resulted in the balloon’s descent rate increasing too…
- [NTSB GAA15CA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA158.md): Cessna 337 · Blanding, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 29, 2015 · N2181X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of a departure runway of inadequate length for the density altitude, resulting in the airplane not gaining sufficient lift, departing the runway, and impacting terrain.
- [NTSB GAA15CA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA147.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Kailua-Kona, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 29, 2015 · N227FT · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's decision to conduct a high altitude pinnacle landing without adequate power, which resulted in the helicopter impacting terrain during the approach. Contributing to the accident was the density altitude at the high altitude pinnacle…
- [NTSB GAA15CA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA156.md): Cessna 172N · Vernal, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2015 · N3159E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and an impact with an airport sign.
- [NTSB GAA15CA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA138.md): Quicksilver MXL II Sport · Ute, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 25, 2015 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to prevent an inadvertent aerodynamic stall, and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR15LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA198.md): Cessna TU206F · Schafers Meadows, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2015 · N8424Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll in variable and gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA15CA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA133.md): Schempp-Hirth Ventus 2C · Hobbs, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 23, 2015 · N172VC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper compensation for gusty wind conditions which resulted in impact with terrain short of the runway.
- [NTSB GAA15CA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA132.md): Ervin Rex H Bear Hawk · Merrill, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 21, 2015 · N939RE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB GAA15CA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA302.md): Aviat A · Grants Pass, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2015 · N90ND · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB ERA15LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA238.md): Cessna T210 · Palmyra, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2015 · N732VN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in conducting an aborted landing and his subsequent failure to establish a proper airspeed during the attempted go-around on a hot day, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to climb and a subsequent stall/mush.
- [NTSB GAA15CA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA130.md): Piper PA 28-140 · Swanton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 9, 2015 · N6919W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a runway excursion, and a collision with a sign.
- [NTSB GAA15CA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA113.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G 164A · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 9, 2015 · N8372 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a runway excursion, and a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA15CA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA111.md): Cessna 177 · Clewiston, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 5, 2015 · N29415 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper level off and flare in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control and hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN15FA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA257.md): Morse Frank L Rebel · Eagle, CO, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2015 · N914FM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing in gusty, crosswind conditions that likely exceeded the recommended limitation of the airplane.
- [NTSB GAA15CA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA106.md): Cessna 182Q · Palm Springs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 3, 2015 · N759ZK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing and substantial damage to the firewall.
- [NTSB GAA15CA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA104.md): Cessna 150F · Harlingen, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2015 · N8126S · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind.
- [NTSB GAA15CA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA094.md): Cessna 182E · Galion, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2015 · N25AW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed on final approach, which resulted in an in-flight loss of control and hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA15FA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA215.md): Beech 95 B55 (T42A) · Saltville, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 18, 2015 · N5816S · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s flight into developing rain showers and updrafts, which resulted in a loss of airplane control and collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s continued flight into forecast adverse weather conditions, and his reliance on…
- [NTSB GAA15CA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA067.md): Maule M 4-220C · Rigby, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 11, 2015 · N2058U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing roll.
- [NTSB GAA15CA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA059.md): Cessna 180K · Pearland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 1, 2015 · N66048 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB GAA15CA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA046.md): Cessna 172S · Naples, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 19, 2015 · N100PM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control, resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB GAA15CA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA042.md): Cessna 140 · Mize, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 18, 2015 · N76452 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during an off airport precautionary landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA15LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA183.md): Aeronca 7AC · Spring City, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2015 · N82658 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly apply carburetor heat in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted the accumulation of carburetor ice and the subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA15LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA174.md): G-Dawg Just Acft Highlander · Walhalla, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2015 · N376CG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during a go-around in gusting tailwind conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees.
- [NTSB CEN15CA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA201.md): Fiebich Paul Dean Airbike RX40 · Derby, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 31, 2015 · N61453 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the landing, which resulted in a hard landing and separation of the left main landing gear.
- [NTSB CEN15CA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA184.md): Cessna T188C · Burdett, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 28, 2015 · N2093J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA15LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15LA025.md): Spaulding Errol Rans S 7 Courier · Pinedale, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2015 · N4272M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to take off in a crosswind that exceeded the airplane’s maximum demonstrated crosswind capability and his subsequent inability to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB GAA15LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15LA015.md): Ultramagic N210 · Peoria, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2015 · N210UM · Minor damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing after noting a higher-than-anticipated wind speed and the balloon's high descent rate, which resulted in a hard landing.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/400/sequence.md?page=18

## 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=17

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