# NTSB investigations: Lycoming O&VO-360 series: In flight encounter with weather

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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB ATL07LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07LA067.md): Piper PA28-181 · New Tazewell, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2007 · N30465 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the non-instrument rated pilot's continued flight from visual meteorological conditions into instrument meteorological conditions, and a low cloud ceiling.
- [NTSB DEN07FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07FA054.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Centennial, WY · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2007 · N43630 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather conditions resulting in a loss of aircraft control. Contributing factors include the pilot's improper preflight planning and decision making, the pilot's spatial disorientation, the pilot's lack of night…
- [NTSB ATL07CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA006.md): McCullough J-2 · Indian Trail, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 12, 2006 · N4362G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusting wind conditions and his improper landing flare during an emergency landing after takeoff resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB DEN06FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06FA109.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Mosca, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2006 · N5416P · Destroyed
  > a non-mechanical partial loss of engine power due to carburetor ice, and the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain. Contributing factors in this accident were weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing and the pilot inadvertently flying…
- [NTSB LAX06LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA068.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Hopland, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 2005 · N3953R · Destroyed
  > The 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.
- [NTSB CHI06LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA005.md): Cessna 172RG · Union City, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 2005 · N6085R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to perform a preflight weather evaluation which led to his inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his spatial disorientation. The low ceilings and the dark night were contributing factors.
- [NTSB LAX05CA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA297.md): Beech C23 · Jiggs, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 5, 2005 · N9331S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's encounter with a downdraft.
- [NTSB LAX05FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05FA099.md): Beech 95 · Calistoga, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 2005 · N8269D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions at an altitude insufficient to ensure adequate terrain clearance and impact with rising terrain.
- [NTSB CHI04FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04FA069.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Rich Hill, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 2004 · N7876W · Destroyed
  > Spatial disorientation experienced by the non-instrument rated pilot due to a lack of visual references and his subsequent failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Contributing factors were the pilot's intentional flight into adverse weather conditions,…
- [NTSB ATL04FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA075.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Alma, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 2004 · N6473J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision, and his failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in continued VFR flight into IMC and the subsequent collision with trees during approach.
- [NTSB LAX04GA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04GA051.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Big Bear City, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Nov 22, 2003 · N7292W · Destroyed
  > The pilots inadequate preflight planning and intentional flight into known adverse weather conditions. Contributing to this accident was the fact that it was a dark night with no moon illumination.
- [NTSB DEN04FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04FA002.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Teasdale, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2003 · N7357W · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision and his failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors contributing to the accident were the student pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather conditions, the low ceiling, the rain, the student…
- [NTSB ATL03FA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA137.md): Mooney M-20C · Monticello, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2003 · N2764W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC conditions, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance and collision with trees. A factor was low ceiling.
- [NTSB LAX03LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA271.md): Mooney M20C · Watsonville, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2003 · N707JH · Substantial damage
  > the non-instrument rated pilot's intentional continuance of VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and failure to maintain clearance with terrain.
- [NTSB CHI03FA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA246.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Clarkfield, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2003 · N4577T · Destroyed
  > The pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance from terrain and his continued VFR flight into IMC during cruise flight. A factor was the low ceilings.
- [NTSB FTW03LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA011.md): Brantly Helicopter B-2B · Vinson, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2002 · N9008H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather conditions during cruise resulting in his failure to maintain control of the helicopter, and his failure to maintain rotor rpm. Contributing factors relating to the accident included the frontal activity…
- [NTSB ATL02FA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA162.md): American General AA-5B · Zephyrhills, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2002 · N81189 · Destroyed
  > The pilots continued visual flight into instrument conditions (fog), and subsequent collision with a tree and a residence.
- [NTSB DEN02LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA075.md): American General AA5B · Worland, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2002 · N28717 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's selection of an inadequate altitude for crossing mountainous terrain, resulting in a collision with trees. A contributing factor was the downdraft.
- [NTSB LAX02FA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA131.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Three Rivers, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2002 · N7839W · Destroyed
  > the pilot's attempt to continue visual flight in instrument meteorological conditions in mountainous terrain. Contributing factors were low ceiling and mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB ATL02FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA051.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 2002 · N7345W · Destroyed
  > The flight's encounter with isolated severe to extreme turbulence that resulted in an in-flight breakup of the airplane and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB LAX02LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA066.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Groveland, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2002 · N3624R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper preflight planning and improper weather evaluation.
- [NTSB ATL02FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA008.md): Piper PA-28-181 · McEwen, TN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2001 · N43334 · Destroyed
  > The pilot initiated a VFR flight into known IMC conditions which resulted in a loss of control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation. Factors were the low ceilings.
- [NTSB CHI01LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA120.md): American General AG5B · Culver, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2001 · N118VU · Substantial damage
  > the wrong runway selected by the pilot which resulted in a tailwind landing condition. Factors to the accident were the tailwind, the wet runway, the reduced braking action, and the airport perimeter fence.
- [NTSB ATL01FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01FA048.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Jasper, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2001 · N31566 · Destroyed
  > The pilot disregarded preflight weather briefing information, and continued visual flight into known instrument weather conditions and collided with trees.
- [NTSB DEN99LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA156.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Peyton, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1999 · N5172L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control resulting in inadvertent stall/mush during initial climb following takeoff. Factors were the unfavorable, sudden windshift conditions, the high density altitude, and the manufacturer's failure to provide adequate density altitude…
- [NTSB ANC99LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA123.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Wasilla, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1999 · N5047Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors associated with the accident were variable winds, and a downdraft.
- [NTSB CHI99FA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA290.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Paw Paw, MI · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1999 · N281PF · Destroyed
  > the pilot flew into known adverse weather, the pilot's lack of total instrument flight experience, and the pilot exceeded the design limits of the airplane. Factors included the pilot's total lack of experience in the type of operation and the pilot's…
- [NTSB ATL99FA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99FA136.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Robbinsville, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1998 · N2820T · Destroyed
  > "This case was changed from ATL05FA014." The pilot's improper in-flight decision to continue VFR flight into IMC, which resulted in an in-flight encounter with weather and controlled flight into terrain. Factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning…
- [NTSB MIA98LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA033.md): Mooney M20C · Sparta, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1997 · N78952 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight and inflight decision and his inadvertent VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing factors are self induced pressure, mountainous terrain, and low clouds.
- [NTSB FTW97FA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA295.md): Lancair 320 · Dillon, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1997 · N360GB · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) conditions, and failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: low ceiling, rain, and…
- [NTSB NYC97LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA027.md): Lake LA-4 · Gallipolis, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1996 · N7632L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a collision with a hangar and parked aircraft. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's encounter with rain, sleet, snow, and…
- [NTSB ANC96LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA146.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Iliamna, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1996 · N8648V · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation and inadequate compensation for wind conditions. The adverse weather condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB ANC96LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA119.md): Aviat A-1 · King Salmon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1996 · N54JK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, inadequate compensation for the existing wind conditions, and failure to maintain directional control. A factor associated with the accident was the gusty wind.
- [NTSB CHI95LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA046.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Dickinson, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1994 · N2127D · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor (CFI) misjudged the flare, which resulted in a hard landing. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather (icing) condition, structural ice, windshield ice, darkness, and the lack of visual cues for the pilot to land.
- [NTSB ATL94FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94FA082.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Opelika, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1994 · N39770 · Destroyed
  > Loss of aircraft control for an unknown reason. Factors related to the accident were: the weather conditions (clouds with low ceiling), continued VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), the pilot's lack of instrument…
- [NTSB LAX94LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA079.md): Aero Commander 100 · Chico, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1993 · N4042X · Destroyed
  > Issuance of an improper (special VFR) clearance by the tower controller, while the visibility was less than one mile, continued VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the…
- [NTSB FTW94LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA048.md): Aero Commander 100-180 · El Paso, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1993 · N3718X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent flight into clear air turbulence.
- [NTSB MIA93FA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93FA198.md): Socata TB 10 · Aguadilla, PR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1993 · N104F · Destroyed
  > In flight encounter with a level ii thunderstorm and flight into known advese weather by the pilot in command. Contributing to the accident was failure of the pilot in command to obtain a preflight weather briefing.
- [NTSB DEN93FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93FA043.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Elbert, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1993 · N38481 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent VFR flight into IMC. Factors were his lack of instrument training/experience, existing weather, and dark night conditions.
- [NTSB DEN93LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA016.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Boulder, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1992 · N4384A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to evaluate changing weather conditions.
- [NTSB CHI93FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA054.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Gaylord, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1992 · N6185P · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command exceeded the airplane's design stress limits.
- [NTSB BFO93FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93FA005.md): Cessna 177B · War, WV · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1992 · N34664 · Destroyed
  > VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions, his failure to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation, and the pilot allowing the design stress limits of the aircraft to be exceeded. Factors related to the accident…
- [NTSB ANC93FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93FA067.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1992 · N16275 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions at night which resulted in a loss of airplane control, spatial disorientation, and an inflight breakup. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the adverse weather and the…
- [NTSB LAX91FA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA181.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Carpenteria, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1991 · N8019N · Destroyed
  > 1) Inadequate weather evaluation by the pilot, 2) poor inflight decision to try and continue VMC flight, and 3) the pilot's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB CHI91LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA093.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Marshfield, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 1991 · N6205J · Substantial damage
  > Improper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot and his failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush onto snow covered terrain beside the runway. The adverse weather conditions and snow covered terrain were related factors.
- [NTSB NYC91LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA061.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Sherburne, VT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1991 · N777CL · Destroyed
  > The pilots intentional flight into icing conditions with an airplane not equipped for flight in known icing conditions. This resulted in an uncontrolled descent and contact with trees in instrument meteorological conditions. Factors related to the accident…
- [NTSB BFO89LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89LA070.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Clendenin, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1989 · N7597W · Destroyed
  > Inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot which resulted in fuel exhaustion. The weather conditions, the pilot's delay in diverting to an alternate airport, and the light pole were contributing factors.
- [NTSB CHI89LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA152.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Watertown, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1989 · N3954R · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot and his misjudgement of distance and speed during the landing, which resulted in failure to attain a proper touchdown point. Contributing factors were: the weather conditions, the pilot's continued flight into…
- [NTSB LAX89FA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA211.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Dinsmore, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 24, 1989 · N4527F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance. Contributing factors to the accident were: the pilot's failure to obtain weather information, his overconfidence in his…
- [NTSB FTW89LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA050.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Seminole, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 1989 · N5258L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in updating his weather and diverting to an alternate destination, which resulted in fuel exhaustion from lack of fuel. Contributing factors were: the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation at the en route stop, the weather…

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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 x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('41514')
    AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 240))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=41514&occurrence=240

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