# 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 ANC96LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA064.md): Aviat A-1 · Togiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1996 · N93HU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to remove frost from the surface of the wings and his delay in aborting the takeoff. Factors in the accident were the presence of frost on the wings and a deteriorated climb performance.
- [NTSB MIA96LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA133.md): Mooney M20C · Cullowhee, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1996 · N5635Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. The gusty/crosswind condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB MIA96LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA132.md): Aerotek Pitts S-2A · Reidsville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1996 · N8040 · Destroyed
  > the pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane while performing an acrobatic maneuver.
- [NTSB SEA96LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA081.md): Forth Acro 2 · Rock Springs, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1996 · N565HF · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper decision to attempt a takeoff from a road with gusting crosswinds, and his failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions during the takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident were gusts, crosswinds, and windshear.
- [NTSB ANC96LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA051.md): Cessna 206G · Whittier, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1996 · N244PL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors in the accident were low ceilings and whiteout conditions.
- [NTSB LAX96LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA160.md): Schweizer SGS1-34 · Inyokern, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1996 · N7623 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot misjudged altitude while maneuvering in mountainous terrain. Contributing factors were: the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and the lack of available thermal lift over the rapidly rising rough terrain.
- [NTSB LAX96LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA156.md): Twibell Tangent 65 · Lucerne Valley, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1996 · N4309M · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain altitude. Factors in the accident were: the pilot's decision to buzz the area and his ostentatious display.
- [NTSB ATL96FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96FA074.md): Cessna P210N · Marathon, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1996 · N6427W · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude during an over-water approach at night. Factors relating to the accident were darkness and pilot fatigue.
- [NTSB LAX96LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA146.md): Luckett Flybaby 1A · Castiac, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1996 · N71658 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision. The terrain condition and low ceiling were related factors.
- [NTSB FTW96FA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA156.md): Thunder and Colt 180A · Hartsel, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1996 · N767TC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain on which to make a landing. The rocky terrain was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI96LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA115.md): Cessna 182H · East Jordan, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1996 · N8427S · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the terrain during the landing. Factors related to the accident were the snow covered ice pile at the end of the runway and the pilot's perception of the height of the pile.
- [NTSB LAX96FA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA139.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Moreno Valley, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1996 · N17D · Destroyed
  > VFR flight by the noninstrument-rated pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). The terrain and adverse weather conditions were related factors.
- [NTSB ATL96LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA057.md): Cessna 150L · Cummings, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1996 · N7176G · Destroyed
  > the pilot's abrupt retraction of the flaps and his failure to coordinate airspeed with flap retraction which resulted in the lack of airplane performance.
- [NTSB MIA96FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96FA089.md): Cessna 172D · Hawthorne, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1996 · N2456U · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain the proper glidepath during an instrument approach.
- [NTSB FTW96LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA131.md): Robinson R22B · Garland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1996 · N8141L · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude and tail rotor clearance from the terrain, while demonstrating rearward movement in a hover.
- [NTSB MIA96LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA086.md): North American SNJ-5 · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1996 · N4LH · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate altitude/clearance above the water, while performing a low level maneuver (wing over). The pilot's ostentatious display of aerobatic flight was a related factor.
- [NTSB MIA96LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA085.md): Piper PA-30-160 · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 1996 · N8740Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain the glide slope and becoming distracted by a passenger.
- [NTSB LAX96FA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA115.md): Cessna 172N · Julian, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1996 · N738ED · Destroyed
  > the pilot's delay in requesting assistance to avoid high terrain. Factors were: the downdrafts, mountainous terrain, and the pilot's improper in-flight planning.
- [NTSB LAX96FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA114.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · New River, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1996 · N2596Z · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain proper altitude/clearance above the terrain, while performing an aerobatic maneuver.
- [NTSB MIA96LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA175.md): Piper PA-60-601P · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 1996 · N956AF · Destroyed
  > pilot incapacitation.
- [NTSB SEA96LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA054.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Ashland, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1996 · N690 · Substantial damage
  > the dual student's improper touchdown, and the instructor's delayed remedial action. The crosswind was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW96FA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA136.md): Mbb BO-105 · Gulf Of Mexico · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1996 · N126EH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the ocean for unknown reasons.
- [NTSB LAX96LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA194.md): Bell 206B · Barstow, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 1996 · N16726 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate terrain clearance, while maneuvering around a ground vehicle at low altitude.
- [NTSB LAX96LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA107.md): Cessna 177 · Corona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 1996 · N2386Y · Substantial damage
  > improper planning/decision by the pilot-in-command (PIC), and his failure to ensure that adequate airspeed was obtain and/or maintain during lift-off/initial climb. A factor relating to the accident was: the PIC allowed the airplane's maximum gross weight…
- [NTSB SEA96TA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96TA046.md): Christen Industries A-1 · Lakeview, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Feb 2, 1996 · N2866B · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain altitude/clearance from the terrain (snow covered, frozen lake). Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's attention being diverted to a perceived safety hazard, and lack of visual cues for pilot perception of…
- [NTSB MIA96LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA074.md): Yakovlev YAK-52 · Boynton Beach, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 1996 · N77YK · Destroyed
  > Pilot impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol, his resultant improper planning/decision, and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude above the terrain while performing an aerobatic maneuver. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's…
- [NTSB FTW96FA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA145.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Estes Park, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1996 · N83809 · Destroyed
  > Descent into mountainous terrain for reasons undetermined.
- [NTSB LAX96FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA103.md): Cessna 402B · Kamuela, HI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 1996 · N999CR · Destroyed
  > failure of the copilot (pilot-rated cargo loader, who was flying the aircraft) to establish and maintain a positive rate of climb after taking off at night; and inadequate supervision by the pilot-in-command (PIC), by failing to ensure that proper altitude…
- [NTSB NYC96LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA053.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-6 · Allentown, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1996 · N888TP · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to comply with IFR procedures in that he attempted an instrument approach with visibility below the required minimums, and his delayed execution of a missed approach. A factor was the reduced visibility due to clouds.
- [NTSB NYC96LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA051.md): Piper PA-22 · Auburn, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1996 · N913A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper planning/decision and failure to attain proper alignment with the landing area. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, and the inoperative radio transmitter, which precluded the pilot from activating the runway lights.
- [NTSB NYC96LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA050.md): Cessna 172M · Nashua, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 1996 · N61765 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate crosswind compensation during the go-around.
- [NTSB NYC96LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA044.md): Cessna 182E · Pymatuning, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1995 · N3290Y · Destroyed
  > the pilot's intentional suicide.
- [NTSB SEA96FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96FA034.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Kapowsin, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1995 · N4008Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and terrain clearance. Turbulence was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX96FA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA249.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Death Valley, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1995 · N7304P · Destroyed
  > the non-instrument rated pilot's intentional VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB LAX96FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA078.md): Piper PA-31-350 · San Jose, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1995 · N27954 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the air traffic controller to comply with instructions contained in the Air Traffic Control Handbook, FAA Order 7110.65, which resulted in the flight being vectored at an altitude below the minimum vectoring altitude (MVA) and failure to issue…
- [NTSB MIA96FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96FA047.md): Cessna 205 · Culebra, PR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1995 · N8415Z · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance above the terrain, while maneuvering at night. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness with no visible horizon, and the pilot's lack of recent experience in night flight.
- [NTSB SEA96FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96FA029.md): Cessna 340A · Mead, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1995 · N5GM · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance in mountainous terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were: dark night conditions, mountainous terrain, and instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB FTW96LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA070.md): Grumman G-164B · Pawnee, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1995 · N6642K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the terrain.
- [NTSB CHI96FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA048.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Laupahoehoe, HI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1995 · N6687Y · Destroyed
  > the pilot falling asleep at the controls due to fatigue. Factors were: the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and the dark night.
- [NTSB BFO96LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96LA029.md): Cessna 150K · Seville, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1995 · N5900G · Destroyed
  > pilot suicide (intentional in-flight collision with terrain).
- [NTSB BFO96FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96FA027.md): Graichen Christen Eagle II · Malinta, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1995 · N10PG · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain proper altitude, while performing aerobatic maneuvers.
- [NTSB SEA96FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96FA024.md): Beech C24R · Bozeman, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1995 · N3729T · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to follow the specified approach track (proper IFR procedure), and his associated failure to maintain altitude or clearance from mountainous terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's failure to abide by the aircraft…
- [NTSB SEA96FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96FA022.md): Cessna 152 · Provo, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1995 · N6392Q · Destroyed
  > pilot suicide (intentional in-flight collision with rising terrain). A factor relating to the accident was: pilot anxiety/apprehension.
- [NTSB BFO96FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96FA022.md): Beech 58 · Cleveland, OH · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1995 · N721MD · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper IFR procedure, by failing to maintain a positive rate of climb (and terrain clearance) after takeoff. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, and the lack of visual references over water and under overcast cloud conditions.
- [NTSB SEA96LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA015.md): Cessna 150G · Douglas, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1995 · N3900J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot fell asleep.
- [NTSB LAX96FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA045.md): Bell 47D1 · Shafter, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1995 · N78900 · Destroyed
  > the pilot misjudged the altitude and ground clearance while performing an unwarranted low altitude flight maneuver.
- [NTSB CHI96LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA031.md): Beech 35 · Belleville, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1995 · N9894R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot misjudging his approach to the runway. Factors relating to the accident were: the weather conditions, a sick passenger that diverted the pilot's attention, the snow covered terrain, and the pilot's decision not to execute the missed approach…
- [NTSB BFO96LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96LA018.md): Beech 35 · Phillipsburg, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1995 · N5376E · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's (CFI's) inadequate supervision of the flying pilot, and the flying pilot's abrupt handling of the airplane during an attempted go-around. Factors relating to the accident were: the flying pilot's lack of familiarity with light piston…
- [NTSB ANC96LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA012.md): Cessna 207 · Toksook Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1995 · N88BC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate planning/decision, improper use of the flaps, and inadequate removal of snow/frost from the wings of the airplane. An upsloping runway and snow conditions were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB FTW96FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA027.md): Beech 65-B80 · Paint Rock, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1995 · N9NP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol which resulted in his improper decision to shutdown an engine, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed for single-engine flight.

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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=24

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