# NTSB investigations, 2011: 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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB ERA12FA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA115.md): Socata TBM 700 · Morristown, NJ · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 2011 · N731CA · Destroyed
  > The airplane’s encounter with unforecasted severe icing conditions that were characterized by high ice accretion rates and the pilot's failure to use his command authority to depart the icing conditions in an expeditious manner, which resulted in a loss of…
- [NTSB CEN12FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA108.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Bryan, TX · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 2011 · N3590T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent encounter with severe weather, which resulted in the airplane’s left wing failing in positive overload. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s reliance on outdated weather information that he received on his in-cockpit…
- [NTSB ANC12FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12FA014.md): Cessna U206G · Nanwalek, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 2011 · N252AL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to takeoff from a contaminated runway with unfavorable wind conditions, and his failure to maintain airspeed during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s inadequate…
- [NTSB CEN12LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA095.md): Beech F90 · Midland, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2011 · N90QL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the recommended airspeed for icing conditions and his subsequent loss of airplane control while flying the airplane under autopilot control in severe icing conditions, contrary to the airplane's handbook. Contributing to the…
- [NTSB WPR12FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA040.md): Cessna T337 · Casper, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 2011 · N357 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and airplane control while maneuvering in low visibility and icing conditions.
- [NTSB CEN12LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA061.md): Cessna 401A · Gladewater, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 2011 · N531MH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing and attempted go-around in a gusty crosswind.
- [NTSB WPR12MA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12MA034.md): Eurocopter EC 130 B4 · Pukoo, HI · Accident · 5 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2011 · N11QV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain while operating in marginal weather conditions, which resulted in the impact of the horizontal stabilizer and lower forward portion of the fenestron with ground and/or vegetation and led to…
- [NTSB CEN12CA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA028.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Brookings, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 18, 2011 · N8485D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions while landing.
- [NTSB CEN12CA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA022.md): Cessna 172P · Ozark, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 14, 2011 · N54356 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for gusty crosswind conditions while on approach.
- [NTSB ERA12FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA007.md): Cessna 207A · Matinicus Island, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2011 · N70437 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the approach after encountering a gusty crosswind, which resulted in an accelerated stall and uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB ANC11LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11LA108.md): Eurocopter AS 350 BA · Juneau, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2011 · N230CH · Substantial damage
  > Upslope wind conditions while the helicopter was operating at ground idle, which resulted in the helicopter rollover. Contributing to the accident was the lack of manufacturer data regarding the effect of upslope wind conditions on helicopter ground idle…
- [NTSB CEN11LA657](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA657.md): Cessna P210N · Longview, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2011 · N4867K · Substantial damage
  > The flight's inadvertent encounter with a rare and unforecasted mesoscale gravity wave while on base leg, which resulted in a sudden loss of altitude and subsequent collision with trees.
- [NTSB ANC11CA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA102.md): Cessna 180 · Ambler, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 13, 2011 · N9019C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to takeoff with a tailwind, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR11CA422](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA422.md): Air Creation Clipper 582S · Enumclaw, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 2, 2011 · N5099A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ANC11CA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA083.md): Cessna 180A · Igiugig, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 20, 2011 · N26CZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to take off in a variable wind, resulting in a shallow climb and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN11CA580](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA580.md): Cessna 172N · Winnsboro, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 18, 2011 · N3209E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff with a gusting crosswind.
- [NTSB CEN11LA579](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA579.md): Cessna 180 · Stillwater, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2011 · N3316D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's on-ground loss of control during the landing roll upon encountering a sudden wind shift and gust.
- [NTSB CEN11CA517](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA517.md): Kubicek BB85 · Hartsel, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 27, 2011 · N1545T · No damage
  > The pilot's encounter with high wind which resulted in a hard landing and passenger injury.
- [NTSB CEN11CA520](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA520.md): Cameron Balloons US AX10 · Clark, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2011 · N2012J · No damage
  > The pilot's encounter with high wind which resulted in a hard landing and passenger injury.
- [NTSB CEN11CA492](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA492.md): Cessna 182S · Meeker, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 19, 2011 · N314FR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent flight into a downdraft, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB CEN11CA485](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA485.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Greeley, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 16, 2011 · N731JD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during landing, resulting in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN11FA465](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA465.md): Pipistrel Taurus · Durango, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2011 · N261T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control during the off-airport landing in strong winds, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN11CA445](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA445.md): Skytrails Lsa Predator · Coldspring, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2011 · N5358Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate consideration of obstructions on his flight path and inability to maintain altitude following an unexplained loss of lift.
- [NTSB CEN11LA426](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA426.md): Piper PA-28-140 · New Philadelphia, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2011 · N6980W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incorrect identification of the wind direction before landing, which resulted in a tailwind landing and subsequent runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN11CA408](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA408.md): Cessna TU206G · Truth or Consequences, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 18, 2011 · N735JY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to control the airplane on take off.
- [NTSB CEN11CA387](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA387.md): Beech B200 · Waukegan, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2011 · N23WS · Substantial damage
  > The lightning strike during an en route descent.
- [NTSB WPR11FA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA239.md): Brantly B-2B · Weaverville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 27, 2011 · N222DW · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's decision to fly in windy conditions that exceeded his capabilities, which resulted in his subsequent loss of helicopter control. Contributing to the accident was his lack of flight experience in the accident helicopter.
- [NTSB ERA11CA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA309.md): Beech A23 · Greene, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 21, 2011 · N3548R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue a visual approach with low visibility and in heavy rain and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from trees.
- [NTSB CEN11CA353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA353.md): Hawker Beechcraft G36 · Guymon, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 12, 2011 · N224RG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control while landing in gusty, crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN11CA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA330.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Garwood, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2011 · N5097S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from transmission wires during a low-level maneuvering flight.
- [NTSB CEN11CA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA309.md): Cessna 208B · El Paso, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 27, 2011 · N208TF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control as result of the gusting wind.
- [NTSB CEN11FA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA267.md): Cirrus Design SR-22 · South Bend, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2011 · N847C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while on final approach with a gusting crosswind and the subsequent aerodynamic stall and spin during the attempted go-around.
- [NTSB CEN11CA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA261.md): Cessna 172N · Colorado Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 3, 2011 · N3484E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot loss of directional control during landing in gusty crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN11LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA266.md): Cessna 172RG · Wellington, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2011 · N4914V · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control during the go-around.
- [NTSB CEN11FA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA263.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Fredricktown, MO · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2011 · N4085F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to attempt to maintain visual flight by descending below an area of deteriorating forecast weather to an altitude that did not provide adequate terrain clearance.
- [NTSB CEN11LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA265.md): Dassault-Breguet Falcon 10 · Sellersburg, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 2011 · N303FZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing in strong and gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA11CA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA205.md): Cessna 172M · Statesville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 23, 2011 · N32SF · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor's inadequate remedial action during the go-around, which resulted in a collision with trees.
- [NTSB CEN11CA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA268.md): Cub Crafters CC11-160 · Kiowa, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 23, 2011 · N144LP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control following a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR11FA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA170.md): Cessna T310R · Butte, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2011 · N4914A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control during the missed approach for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the rapid and unforecast deterioration of the weather conditions to below the landing minimum and the pilot's decision to attempt the…
- [NTSB ERA11CA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA199.md): Luscombe 8E · Taunton, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 19, 2011 · N2790K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent application of the brakes during recovery from a ground loop which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB CEN11CA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA231.md): Hiller UH-12D · Iowa, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 17, 2011 · N11CU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty crosswinds during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB WPR11LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA136.md): Piper PA18 · Twin Falls, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2011 · N7153Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to compensate for the wind, which resulted in the airplane being blown over after completion of the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA11CA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA125.md): Cessna 210K · Crestview, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 26, 2011 · N5767J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain control of the airplane during landing due to the failure of the right main tire.
- [NTSB CEN11FA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA150.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Westcliffe, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2011 · N727MC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control following an encounter with moderate to severe weather.

## 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 year(c."eventDate") = 2011
  AND 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?year=2011

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