# 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 LAX96LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA019.md): Eaa Chapter 163 Breezy RLU-1A · Henderson, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1995 · N3184 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain a proper cruise altitude and his inadequate in-flight planning. Contributing factors were encountering rising terrain and a downdraft.
- [NTSB LAX96LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA012.md): Grumman G-164B · Lost Hills, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1995 · N8247K · Destroyed
  > the pilot misjudged the aircraft's altitude.
- [NTSB CHI96LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA008.md): Piper PA-22 · Crawfordsville, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1995 · N834A · Destroyed
  > The pilot's premature raising of the flaps and the low airspeed.
- [NTSB NYC96FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96FA002.md): Cessna 172N · Caton, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1995 · N9461E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper IFR procedure by failing to maintain proper altitude, while on the initial approach for an ILS. A factor relating to the accident was: failure of the tower controller to issue a safety advisory.
- [NTSB CHI95LA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA335.md): Bell 206B · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1995 · N28SJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining adequate terrain clearance during his maneuvering exercise and his abrupt lowering of the collective. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's lack of experience.
- [NTSB SEA95LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA224.md): Macphee Vans RV-6 · Jacksonville, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1995 · N726WM · Destroyed
  > the pilot-in-command's failure to maintain altitude and/or clearance from surrounding terrain after a low pass. The mountainous terrain was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA95LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA223.md): Eurocopter AS350BA · Crater Lake, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1995 · N6099Z · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance above water, while performing low altitude flight. Factors relating to the accident were: the glassy water condition, and lack of visual cues concerning perception of altitude.
- [NTSB LAX95FA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA339.md): Bell 206L-1 · Irvine, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1995 · N700TH · Destroyed
  > the pilot's intentional VFR flight into IMC conditions and failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude, and the local controller's improper use of ATC procedure/technique. Factors in the accident were the helicopter's low fuel state and lack of…
- [NTSB LAX95FA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA338.md): Swearingen SA-226T · Chino, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1995 · N693PG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper IFR procedure by not initiating a missed approach at the outer marker, by attempting to intercept the glideslope from above after passing the outer marker, and by allowing the airplane to continue descending after reaching the decision…
- [NTSB ATL95LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA168.md): Air Tractor 502B · Minter City, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1995 · N60237 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot. Factors relating to the accident were: the excessive gross weight of the airplane and the high outside air temperature, which would have reduced the performance of the airplane.
- [NTSB SEA95FA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA214.md): Agusta A109A II · Winslow, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1995 · N1WC · Destroyed
  > the pilot failed to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance above the surface of water, while flying over calm water conditions at night. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, low ceiling, fog, glassy (calm) water conditions, and the lack of visual…
- [NTSB ANC95LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA163.md): Piper PA-18 · Palmer, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1995 · N6996D · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from terrain, during a low pass over a prospective (off-airport) landing area. Factors relating to the accident were: rain and rising/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB ANC95LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA162.md): Cessna 140 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1995 · N89138 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from terrain during a low pass over a prospective (off-airport) landing area. Factors relating to the accident were: the 'flat' lighting condition, and uneven terrain.
- [NTSB SEA95FA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA209.md): Cessna 180J · Browning, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1995 · N7820K · Destroyed
  > Clearance from the ground was not maintained while attempting a VFR flight into IMC weather conditions. A factor to the accident was fog.
- [NTSB ANC95LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA156.md): Cessna 180 · Igiugig, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1995 · N5293D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation to assure the airplane would maintain adequate altitude/clearance from the river bank during takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI95FA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA301.md): Kiesel Easy Varieze · Dwight, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1995 · N17BK · Destroyed
  > inadequate preflight planning by the pilot. A factor associated with this accident was the pilot did not perform an aborted takeoff is sufficient time to safely stop.
- [NTSB ANC95LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA158.md): Short Brothers SC-7 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1995 · N30GA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. The weather was a factor.
- [NTSB FTW95LA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA361.md): Grumman G-164A · Holyoke, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1995 · N9650 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance.
- [NTSB ANC95FA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95FA150.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Deadhorse, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1995 · N1590R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision by flying into a box canyon.
- [NTSB ANC95FA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95FA169.md): Piper PA-18A · Anchorage, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1995 · N7262D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision and failure to maintain adequate clearance or altitude from the mountainous terrain, while maneuvering near an airstrip.
- [NTSB ANC95FA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95FA157.md): Piper L-21A · Kaktovik, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1995 · N8373H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB NYC95TA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95TA190.md): Schweizer 269C · Baltimore, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 12, 1995 · N7511E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance which resulted in an inflight collision with the ground.
- [NTSB LAX95LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA293.md): Pitts S-2B · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1995 · N540RJ · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate supervision by the instructor pilot by allowing the trainee to initiate a late go-around from a simulated forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA95LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA201.md): Cessna 150L · Opa Locka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1995 · N19561 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper use of flaps during an attempted go-around.
- [NTSB LAX95LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA285.md): Schempp-Hirth CIRRUS-B · Peoria, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1995 · N462E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper inflight decision to attempt a tail wind landing to a short runway.
- [NTSB MIA95FA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA207.md): Cessna 210C · Dawsonville, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1995 · N3698Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's disregard of the weather forecast and flight into known adverse weather (instrument flight conditions), resulting in an in-flight collision while maneuvering in mountainous terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent…
- [NTSB FTW95LA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA332.md): Cessna A188B · Fort Necessity, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1995 · N4866R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance. A factor relating to the accident was: the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB SEA95FA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA171.md): Cessna 172M · Quilcene, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1995 · N1464U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance from the mountains. Factors in the accident were the clouds and mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB ANC95FA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95FA129.md): Cessna 170 · Coldfoot, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1995 · N2566V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate distance and/or altitude from terrain. Rising mountainous terrain and downdrafts associated with unfavorable wind conditions were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB ANC95LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA128.md): Piper PA-18 · Circle, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1995 · N339T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature liftoff during takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC95LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA209.md): Kolb Firestar · Frankfort, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1995 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > Inflight collision with the ground for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI95LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA249.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Kingman, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1995 · N222KC · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to obtain sufficient airspeed before liftoff, and his delay in aborting the takeoff. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's lack of recent flying experience.
- [NTSB CHI95LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA244.md): Schweizer G-164B · Morris, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1995 · N36316 · Destroyed
  > the pilot failed to maintain obstacle clearance.
- [NTSB SEA95LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA163.md): Cessna 152 · Wellsville, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1995 · N588BR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed. Factors in the accident were the pilot's lack of experience with flying in mountainous terrain and the high density altitude.
- [NTSB ANC95LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA125.md): Cessna 207 · Shishmaref, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1995 · N75738 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the downdraft. Factors associated with the accident were: the short, uphill runway, and downdrafts.
- [NTSB CHI95LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA232.md): PZL-Mielec M-18A · Carrington, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1995 · N80225 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation. Factors relating to the accident were: the airplane's excessive gross weight, and the unfavorable wind conditions.
- [NTSB SEA95LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA157.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Lakeview, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1995 · N83125 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain while his attention was directed to reading his map. The pilot's intentional low-altitude operation of the aircraft contributed to the accident.
- [NTSB LAX95LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA261.md): Aero Commander S2R · Huron, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1995 · N5609X · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude above the ground after diverting his attention to read a map. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, which reduced the pilot's visual cues concerning outside references while reading the map; and…
- [NTSB LAX95LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA257.md): Cessna TU206 · Danville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1995 · N7091Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional flight into known adverse weather and failure to maintain proper altitude.
- [NTSB NYC95FA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95FA162.md): Cessna 140 · Danielsville, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1995 · N72546 · Destroyed
  > The flight crew's improper in-flight planning/decision, and failure to maintain adequate clearance (or altitude) from mountainous terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, fog, low clouds, and the high terrain.
- [NTSB FTW95LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA304.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Stratton, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1995 · N9801P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's excessive rate of descent as he initiated the swath run and operation of the aircraft over the maximum allowable gross weight.
- [NTSB CHI95LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA219.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Grygla, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1995 · N8673S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude and/or clearance at the beginning of the spray run. A factor was turbulence due to the different Air temperatures of adjoining terrain.
- [NTSB LAX95FA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA243.md): Cessna 152 · Miramar, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1995 · N757JP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper altitude (or clearance) above the terrain, while attempting to perform VFR flight in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). Factors relating to the accident were: darkness and the adverse weather conditions.
- [NTSB FTW95LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA284.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Elaine, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1995 · N91282 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain a positive rate of climb.
- [NTSB ANC95FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95FA101.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Haines, AK · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1995 · N6281J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate altitude above and clearance from the surrounding terrain. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's improper decision to conduct the maneuver in such close proximity to the rising terrain.
- [NTSB ANC95FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95FA095.md): Piper PA-18 · Nulato, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1995 · N8324 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and clearance (altitude) above the water, while maneuvering at low altitude. A factor related to the accident was: the pilot's improper decision to allow a passenger to accompany the flight without a seat belt.
- [NTSB ATL95FA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA128.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Raleigh, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1995 · N15743 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to follow proper IFR procedures by descending below the decision height. Factors relating to the accident were the weather conditions and the dark night.
- [NTSB SEA95FA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA136.md): Alon Aircoupe A-2 · Cody, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1995 · N718RS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering to reverse course. A factor was the downdrafts encountered in the mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB FTW95LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA267.md): Thunder and Colt AX7-77 · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1995 · N5402V · No damage
  > The pilot's improper planning for the high wind landing. Factors were the unfavorable winds and the tree stump.
- [NTSB SEA95LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA135.md): Cessna 172L · Stanley, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1995 · N4319Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use all available runway, his improper use of flaps, and his failure to maintain airspeed. A factor contributing to the accident is high density altitude.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=230&page=26

## 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=25

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