# 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 CEN10FA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA065.md): New Piper PA-46-500TP · Mendoza, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 2009 · N600YE · Substantial damage
  > ***This report was modified on May 22, 2014. Please see the docket for this accident to view the original report.*** The pilot's spatial disorientation, which resulted in his loss of airplane control. Contributing to the pilot's spatial disorientation was the…
- [NTSB CEN10LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA068.md): Beech V35 · Dodge City, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2009 · N108L · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pitot heat system in icing conditions resulting in an inoperative airspeed indicator which led to an inadvertant stall while on final approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly into known icing conditions.
- [NTSB WPR10CA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA038.md): Mooney M20F · Palm Springs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 29, 2009 · N400EB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty crosswind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB ANC10CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10CA002.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Nondalton, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 10, 2009 · N27231 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to attempt a landing in weather conducive to strong downdrafts, resulting in a loss of control.
- [NTSB ANC09LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA103.md): Piper PA-18 · Nabesna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2009 · N1169A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area with an unfavorable wind.
- [NTSB ANC09LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA098.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Central, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2009 · N4186Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter after an in-flight encounter with a downdraft while landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate evaluation of wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR09CA441](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA441.md): Cessna T210H · Avalon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 5, 2009 · N2242R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during approach to landing, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN09FA562](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA562.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2009 · N1228H · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot’s decision to attempt flight in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and an in-flight collision with a radio tower guy wire.
- [NTSB CEN09CA528](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA528.md): Morse, Frank L. Kitfox · Crawford, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 16, 2009 · N39FM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued flight into a severe downdraft at low altitude after encountering tailwind over the area.
- [NTSB CEN09LA527](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA527.md): Air Tractor AT-802A · Corning, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2009 · N802LL · Destroyed
  > The in-flight loss of control due to the pilot's impairment as a result of hypoxia. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to operate the unpressurized airplane at an altitude requiring supplemental oxygen without having any oxygen available.
- [NTSB ANC09CA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA080.md): Cessna 206 · Iliamna, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 11, 2009 · N5110U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to takeoff towards an area of rising terrain and potential downdrafts with a fully loaded airplane, which resulted in an encounter with a downdraft that exceeded the airplane's climb capability.
- [NTSB CEN09CA498](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA498.md): Rans Employee Flying Club Rans S-6S · Montezuma, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2009 · N91226 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after takeoff resulting in an impact with a power line and the ground.
- [NTSB CEN09CA448](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA448.md): Cessna C-182 · Fox Lake, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 17, 2009 · N7482Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flight planning and continued flight into adverse weather resulting in the collision with the pier during landing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA431](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA431.md): Piper J3C-65 · Porter, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 13, 2009 · N70455 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing resulting in the pilot's inability to clear the wires.
- [NTSB CEN09CA429](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA429.md): Cessna A188B · Elwood, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 12, 2009 · N4990Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain a climb after takeoff due to wind shift or downdraft.
- [NTSB CEN09CA428](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA428.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Reydell, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 10, 2009 · N60023 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain control of the airplane when it unexpectedly encountered a whirlwind shortly after takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC09CA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA060.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Sutton, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 7, 2009 · N29785 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane after an in-flight encounter with a downdraft in mountainous terrain, and his decision to fly at an altitude where such an encounter made a successful recovery unlikely.
- [NTSB WPR09CA479](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA479.md): Schleicher ASK-21 · Jean, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2009 · N63JJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the glider during the initial climb due to an inadvertent encounter with wind.
- [NTSB CEN09CA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA362.md): Airborne Windsports PTY XT-912 · Alamogordo, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 15, 2009 · N594VZ · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control while landing with gusting winds.
- [NTSB ANC09FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09FA052.md): Harden RV-7 · Elim, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2009 · N303BK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN09CA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA346.md): Meyers OTW · Haskell, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 8, 2009 · N34335 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in a crosswind.
- [NTSB ANC09LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA047.md): Helio H-295 · Kaktovic, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 2009 · N295SC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane after an in-flight encounter with a downdraft while landing in mountainous terrain, and her decision to fly at an altitude where such an encounter made a successful recovery unlikely.
- [NTSB WPR09CA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA238.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Globe, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2009 · N8401W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswinds during landing.
- [NTSB ERA09CA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA277.md): Piper PA-30 · Great Barrington, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 30, 2009 · N8034Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to land with a tailwind.
- [NTSB CEN09LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA262.md): Capra, Salvatore O Aventura 2 · Des Allemands, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2009 · N912SC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to achieve adequate altitude and airspeed before beginning a downwind turn after takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA09CA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA251.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Southbridge, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 18, 2009 · N96552 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR09CA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA191.md): Remos Gemini Remos · Jefferson, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 9, 2009 · N249SW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswinds conditions while approaching to land.
- [NTSB CEN09CA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA246.md): Cessna 195 · Burnet, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 9, 2009 · N4495C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswinds during landing.
- [NTSB ERA09CA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA219.md): Parks Jerry R Lancair · Milton, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 28, 2009 · N320J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN09LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA202.md): Hughes 269C · El Indio, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 2009 · N64731 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter while attempting to land on a transport trailer in heavy rain and gusting winds.
- [NTSB CEN09CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA181.md): Cessna 172N · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 26, 2009 · N737KR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot and airplane's inability to compensate for the unforecasted gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR09CA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA129.md): Cessna T210 · Twentynine Palms, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 24, 2009 · N210NS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA09CA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA165.md): Helio H-295 · Clemson, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 9, 2009 · N99PM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind.
- [NTSB ERA09MA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09MA157.md): Cessna 206H · Quebradillas, PR · Accident · 6 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2009 · N118ME · Destroyed
  > The pilot exceeded the design limits of the airplane, which resulted in an in-flight break up while maneuvering in adverse weather conditions.
- [NTSB CEN09CA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA166.md): Piper PA-28 · Terrell, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 7, 2009 · N5303W · Substantial damage
  > The commercial pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent flight experience.
- [NTSB CEN09CA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA159.md): Cameron Balloons US V-90 · La Junta, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 31, 2009 · N2097H · Minor damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a safe rate of descent during landing. Contributing to the accident was the strong surface winds.
- [NTSB ERA09CA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA136.md): Maule MX-7-180C · Akron, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 18, 2009 · N1052U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind.
- [NTSB CEN09CA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA141.md): Cessna 172S · Emporia, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 18, 2009 · N2465H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during the touch-and-go. Contributing to the accident were the gusty crosswinds.
- [NTSB WPR09LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA079.md): Beech 95-A55 · Corona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 2009 · N9694Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff-initial climb.
- [NTSB ERA09CA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA127.md): Cessna 180K · Port Orange, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 31, 2008 · N37MD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during landing. Contributing to the accident were the gusting wind conditions and the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model airplane.
- [NTSB ERA09WA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09WA206.md): Beech V35 · Valenca, Brazil · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 30, 2008 · PT-JKU · Destroyed
  > On December 30, 2008, about 1240 UTC, or 1040 local, a Beech V35B, Brazilian registration PT-JKU, registered to and operated by Unibase Engenharia e Pavimentacao Ltda, collided with mountainous terrain near Valenca, RJ, Brazil. Instrument meteorological…
- [NTSB CEN09CA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA101.md): Cessna T210L · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 24, 2008 · N732DK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land in gusty crosswinds, leading to his inability to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident were the crosswinds.
- [NTSB DCA09MA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA09MA021.md): Boeing 737-524 · Denver, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Dec 21, 2008 · N18611 · Substantial damage
  > The captain’s cessation of right rudder input, which was needed to maintain directional control of the airplane, about 4 seconds before the excursion, when the airplane encountered a strong and gusty crosswind that exceeded the captain’s training and…
- [NTSB CEN09FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA097.md): Hawker Beechcraft 58P · Stonewall, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2008 · C-GGBT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent flight into mountain wave activity resulting in a loss of control and subsequent impact with mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB CEN09FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA099.md): Piper PA-32R · North Canton, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 2008 · N9299N · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s inappropriate control inputs as a result of spatial disorientation, which led to an aerodynamic stall and loss of control. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's decision to conduct flight into known icing conditions, ice accumulation that…
- [NTSB ERA09LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA079.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Punta Gorda, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 2008 · N370CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a rejected takeoff. Contributing to the accident was a gust of wind.
- [NTSB ERA09CA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA217.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Middletown, DE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 1, 2008 · N276 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing in gusty conditions.
- [NTSB CEN09CA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA058.md): Mooney M20E · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 11, 2008 · N1264X · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to lower the gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to complete the before landing checklist.
- [NTSB CEN09CA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA079.md): Piper PA18-150 · Colorado Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 2, 2008 · N18338 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of directional control due to an encounter with a weather phenomena at rotation.
- [NTSB WPR09CA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA020.md): Royse David Avid C Aerobat · Hollister, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 21, 2008 · N967DR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain airplane control during the landing flare. Contributing to the accident were the gusty wind conditions.

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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=22

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