# NTSB investigations: In flight collision with terrain/water

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 CHI98LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA259.md): Anderson T Craft Special · Pick City, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1998 · N91XX · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance with terrain. A factor was the pilot's attempted low altitude acrobatic maneuver.
- [NTSB SEA98LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA135.md): Cessna 152 · Miltonfreewater, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1998 · N24823 · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain proper terrain clearance. Factors contributing to the accident are high density altitude and rising terrain.
- [NTSB SEA98LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA132.md): Grumman American AA-5B · Chico Hot Sprgs, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1998 · N28299 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's selection of the wrong runway for takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident were high density altitude, rising terrain and a fence post.
- [NTSB LAX98LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA228.md): Pitts S1-S · Tracy, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1998 · N71HR · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain adequate clearance with the terrain during aerobatic maneuvering.
- [NTSB ANC98FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98FA091.md): Swearingen SA-26AT · St. George, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1998 · N501FS · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to adequately monitor the instrument approach and the co-pilot's failure to intercept and maintain the proper NDB bearing on the approach. Contributing factors were the pilot-in-command's obstructed view of the NDB indicator and…
- [NTSB SEA98LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA119.md): Cessna 170A · Renton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1998 · N1296D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Failure to jettison the external load and downdrafts were factors.
- [NTSB FTW98LA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA294.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1998 · N1656J · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's impeded climb performance for undetermined reasons. A factor was the rising terrain.
- [NTSB ATL98LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA090.md): Mbb Phoebus C · Perry, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1998 · N2157 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control during takeoff, leading to an in-flight collision with the ground. A factor was the pilot's lack of recent experience in a high performance glider.
- [NTSB FTW98LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA278.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Freer, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1998 · N982SH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain tail rotor-ground clearance due to his improper flare while hovering.
- [NTSB SEA98LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA107.md): Aeronca 7AC · Murphy, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1998 · N8030P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to initiate an aborted landing at an airport where, due to the high density altitude, his aircraft was unable to outclimb the rising terrain that surrounded airport. Factors include a high density altitude and crosswinds.
- [NTSB LAX98LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA207.md): Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 · Skull Valley, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1998 · N45053 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft while maneuvering at a low altitude.
- [NTSB SEA98FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98FA100.md): Aero Commander 680FL · Helena, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1998 · N446JR · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the correct altitude while turning inbound during a procedure turn to the ILS final approach course. Factors include hilly/mountainous terrain and clouds in the area where the course reversal was performed.
- [NTSB FTW98LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA270.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Douglas, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1998 · N8531L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate judgement in attempting to takeoff from unsuitable rough terrain.
- [NTSB LAX98LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA195.md): Blackmore RV-4 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1998 · N813R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's attempt to perform aerobatics with insufficient terrain clearance altitude available to complete the maneuver. A factor was high density altitude.
- [NTSB SEA98LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA093.md): Cessna 150 · Amboy, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1998 · N7759E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude and/or clearance from terrain during a go-around attempt. Factors included a short landing area and trees in the landing area.
- [NTSB ANC98LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA070.md): Cessna 185 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1998 · N2902Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors associated with the accident are wind gusts, and a crosswind condition.
- [NTSB ANC98LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA068.md): Piper PA-16 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1998 · N5280H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent ground loop.
- [NTSB LAX98FA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA189.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Lytle Creek, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1998 · N16344 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's intentional VFR descent into instrument meteorological conditions, resulting in a collision with mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB SEA98FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98FA090.md): Maule M-5-220C · Kettle Falls, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1998 · N16CB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance. A factor was an attempt to perform aerobatics at low altitude.
- [NTSB CHI98LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA192.md): Grumman G164 · Somonauk, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1998 · N710Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudgment of distance. Factors were wind gusts and crops.
- [NTSB ANC98LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA063.md): Piper PA-18 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1998 · N4587A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from rising terrain. A factor associated with the accident was rising terrain.
- [NTSB FTW98FA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA248.md): Jacob Tussel Everett B1 · Stanley, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 31, 1998 · N30BP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional performance of an aerobatic maneuver at an altitude insufficient for a safe recovery.
- [NTSB ANC98TA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98TA062.md): Cessna 185 · Kotzebue, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 29, 1998 · N4761Q · Substantial damage
  > The instructor pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor associated with this accident was a downdraft prior to touchdown.
- [NTSB NYC98LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA119.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Hanover, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1998 · N43108 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to obtain current information for the divert airfield, and his selection of an unsuitable area for landing. Related factors included: the lower ambient light conditions at dusk, construction on the airfield, and an over-reliance on the…
- [NTSB SEA98FA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98FA081.md): Cessna P206C · Dubois, ID · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 21, 1998 · N8669Z · Substantial damage
  > Attempted VFR flight into IMC and a loss of aircraft control. An inadequate weather evaluation and drug impairment were factors.
- [NTSB ANC98FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98FA046.md): Cessna 208 · Nome, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 14, 1998 · N192AV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors in the accident were low ceilings, whiteout conditions, and snow covered terrain.
- [NTSB LAX98LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA156.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Gorman, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1998 · N11867 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and an inadvertent stall while attempting to reverse direction in low cloud conditions in mountainous terrain
- [NTSB FTW98LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA213.md): Beech A-36 · Ruidoso, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1998 · N6150X · Substantial damage
  > Inadvertent post departure stall. A factor was high gusty winds.
- [NTSB MIA98FA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FA155.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Fargo, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 7, 1998 · N4BN · Destroyed
  > the left engine propeller blades struck the runway surface during takeoff, resulting in the pilot losing control of the airplane, and subsequently impacting with trees.
- [NTSB LAX98FA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA152.md): Cessna 172N · Avalon, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 7, 1998 · N6514E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance in a Blind/Box Canyon. A related factor was the mountainous/hilly terrain.
- [NTSB FTW98LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA205.md): Air Tractor AT-402 · Forrest City, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1998 · N91660 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain. Factors were the sunglare and the pilot's restriction to visibility due to chemicals on the windshield.
- [NTSB FTW98FA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA203.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Olustee, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 6, 1998 · N87125 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper decision to attempt an 180 degree turn to return to the takeoff runway.
- [NTSB ATL98LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA073.md): Quad City Ultralight Challenger II · Savannah, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1998 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > In flight collision with terrain for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the aircraft.
- [NTSB ANC98LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA042.md): Cessna 172M · Anchor Point, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1998 · N8969V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for a crosswind. A related factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB MIA98LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA136.md): Cessna 150M · Lumber Bridge, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1998 · N63582 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting a takeoff from a wet grass runway.
- [NTSB LAX98LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA138.md): Porat RAF-200 · Hollister, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1998 · N313EP · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft. A factor in this accident is the pilot's lack of experience in type aircraft.
- [NTSB IAD98LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA046.md): Let L-23 · New Castle, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1998 · N55BR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the turn to reverse direction. A factor was his improper use of the speed brake.
- [NTSB SEA98FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98FA101.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Bigfork, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1998 · N9247W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance for undetermined reasons. Contributing factors were the mountainous terrain, trees, dark night conditions, clouds and pilot fatigue.
- [NTSB MIA98LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA126.md): Cessna 172I · Mallards Ldg, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1998 · N35594 · Substantial damage
  > A deer on the runway which led to the pilot's evasive manuever to avoid the deer.
- [NTSB MIA98LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA122.md): Brock 162F · Canton, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1998 · N623LB · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper use of throttle and collective pitch during initial takeoff climb, which resulted in a decay of rotor rpm and settling of the helicopter into a lake.
- [NTSB NYC98LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA087.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Warren, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1998 · N44181 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point.
- [NTSB SEA98FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98FA056.md): Cessna P210N · Royal City, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1998 · CGBFM · Destroyed
  > Attempted VFR flight into IMC and terrain clearance was not maintained. A low ceiling was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX98LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA128.md): Air Tractor AT301 · Imperial, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1998 · N7301P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of the wrong runway, which resulted in a downwind takeoff attempt, and, his failure to obtain/maintain a proper airspeed during the takeoff sequence. The aircraft's gross weight and the prevailing density altitude were factors in the…
- [NTSB LAX98LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA126.md): Victor Marsh Marsh 1 · Lone Pine, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1998 · N166VP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning, misjudged terrain clearance, and failure to attain adequate altitude before attempting to traverse the mountain pass. Contributing factors were the high density altitude and the rising, mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB CHI98LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA103.md): Cessna 310Q · Council Bluffs, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1998 · N1521T · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment during the landing. The dark night was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX98LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA114.md): Socata TBM 700 · Truckee, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1998 · N345RD · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft due to spatial disorientation. A factor was the dark night.
- [NTSB LAX98FA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA112.md): Gough-Herrman Christen Eagle II · Lake Berryessa, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1998 · N331GH · Destroyed
  > was the pilot-in-command's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Contributing to the accident was the improper altitude.
- [NTSB IAD98GA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98GA039.md): Bell 412 · Quantico, VA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 12, 1998 · N82628 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance above the terrain and the lack of management oversight of aircrews and equipment.
- [NTSB FTW98LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA150.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Ogden, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1998 · N83DA · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot not understanding the crew briefing, his premature retraction of the landing gear, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. A factor relating to the accident was: the exchange of unclear information due to the…
- [NTSB LAX98GA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98GA110.md): Christen Industries A-1 · Lebec, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Mar 11, 1998 · N9615G · Destroyed
  > The trainee-pilot's failure to maintain altitude during a low level turn. Contributing factors were the pilot-in-command's diverted attention inside the airplane, his failure to report the trainee's deficient airplane handling abilities, and the shoulder…

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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 o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 230)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=230&page=19

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