# 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 ANC95LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA092.md): Cessna 185 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1995 · N555WK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather conditions, and improper inflight planning/decision to assure clearance from mountainous terrain. A factor relating to the accident was: the unfavorable/gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB ANC95LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA093.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Tyonek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1995 · N5238N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from tall vegetation during a low pass.
- [NTSB ATL95LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA121.md): Cessna 152 · Juliette, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1995 · N5523B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's ostentatious display, resulting in a collision with the water.
- [NTSB SEA95LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA132.md): Cessna 150M · Meachem, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1995 · N66727 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain clearance from the surrounding terrain. A factor was the mountainous/hilly terrain condition.
- [NTSB ANC95FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95FA086.md): Piper PA-31 · Valdez, AK · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1995 · N62851 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to follow the published IFR (missed approach) procedure and assure adequate altitude/clearance from mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB SEA95FA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA137.md): Beech A36 · Brinnon, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1995 · N20239 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance from the terrain. Factors in the accident were the mountains and the clouds.
- [NTSB FTW95LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA253.md): Grumman G-164A · Bigelow, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1995 · N7937 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain.
- [NTSB LAX95FA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA217.md): Cessna 172N · Vidal Junction, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1995 · N739KJ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an altitude adequate to avoid the mountainous/hilly terrain. Contributing to the accident was the glare from the setting sun.
- [NTSB SEA95LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA123.md): Piper PA-18A · Laurel, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1995 · N1252C · Substantial damage
  > The selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. A factor to the accident was tall vegetation.
- [NTSB LAX95LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA215.md): Issoire-Aviation PIK-30 · Dayton, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1995 · N30PK · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's delayed decision to extend and use the engine to maintain adequate terrain clearance after encountering downdrafts.
- [NTSB SEA95FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA120.md): Cessna 175A · Moab, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1995 · N6970E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper altitude in the visual flight rules (VFR) traffic pattern. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's failure to follow dispatch procedures, the dark night conditions, and the unavailability of the airport's…
- [NTSB BFO95LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA062.md): Berg Steen Skybolt · Bath, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1995 · N3753B · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance to avoid trees while performing aerobatic maneuvers. Related factors are the low altitude at which the maneuver was initiated and the delayed recovery/pull-up.
- [NTSB CHI95LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA167.md): Piper PA-16 · Williston, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1995 · N5328H · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control on takeoff. The soft condition of the field was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI95LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA166.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Valparaiso, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1995 · N8447T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper execution of the ILS approach. Factors related to the accident were the fog and the pilot's lack of total flight time in actual instrument conditions.
- [NTSB SEA95LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA109.md): Boeing A75N1 · Rawlins, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1995 · N43286 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper climb rate. Factors contributing to the accident were the high density altitude and the rising terrain.
- [NTSB FTW95LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA224.md): Cornelius LONG-EZ · Clines Corner, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1995 · N111PC · Destroyed
  > The pilot flying the aircraft into IMC conditions at an altitude which was inadequate to clear surrounding terrain. Factors were low ceiling and fog.
- [NTSB FTW95LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA217.md): Grumman G-164A · Ville Platte, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1995 · N48538 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to clear a levee during the approach. A factor was a truck parked on the runway.
- [NTSB FTW95LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA214.md): Cessna 172H · San Ignacio, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1995 · N2840L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot flying at an inadequate altitude to clear surrounding terrain. Factors were: high mountainous terrain and high density altitude.
- [NTSB LAX95LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA190.md): Stol UC-1 · Saipan, Sark · Accident · 3 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1995 · N108CA · Destroyed
  > an inflight collision with the ocean for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI95LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA157.md): Cessna 182P · French Lick, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1995 · N52830 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's not attaining a recovery from a bounced landing. Factors were high obstructions, and the pilot's intentional precautionary landing on rough/uneven and soft terrain.
- [NTSB LAX95LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA184.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Honolulu, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1995 · N7768S · Destroyed
  > the pilot's attempted flight in close proximity to terrain under gusty wind conditions at an inadequate terrain clearance altitude.
- [NTSB NYC95FA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95FA105.md): Beech BE60 · Olney, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 9, 1995 · N81TS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper IFR procedures by descending below the minimum descent altitude and not executing the published missed approach procedures. A factor in thE accident was the low overcast and fog conditions.
- [NTSB NYC95FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95FA103.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · Toano, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 9, 1995 · N8311A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged altitude and distance which resulted in an undershoot of the landing area and collision with water. Contributing factors are inadequate helipad lighting and a dark night light condition.
- [NTSB ANC95LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA050.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Dillingham, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1995 · N3588Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation. Factors associated with the accident are: the dispatcher's decision to dispatch a multi-engined airplane to a short, soft airstrip, and inadequate company management oversight/surveillance.
- [NTSB LAX95LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA181.md): Cessna 172A · Colusa, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1995 · N7358T · Destroyed
  > the pilot's selection of an inadequate en route cruise altitude for the aerial observation flight, and his failure to identify and stop an inadvertent descent while flying over flooded terrain at a very low altitude. Lack of pilot experience in low level…
- [NTSB SEA95LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA092.md): Beech 35 · Bliss, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1995 · N3728N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors include low ceiling, rain and fog.
- [NTSB ATL95LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA093.md): Let L-23 Super Blanik · Spartanburg, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1995 · N152AT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent use speed brakes during takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX95LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA179.md): Cessna 152 · Palos Verdes, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1995 · N49058 · Destroyed
  > that the pilot initiated the flight into known adverse weather, and inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB ANC95LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA049.md): Cessna 207 · Old Harbor, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1995 · N1769U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather. The whiteout condition was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI95LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA135.md): Cessna 150F · Napoleon, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1995 · N8291S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to retract the wing flaps prior to takeoff and the subsequent failure of the airplane to climb during takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI95LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA133.md): Piper J-3 · Elk Creek, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1995 · N26991 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the trees. Factors in the accident include the trees, the tailwind condition, and the pilot's lack of proper certification.
- [NTSB NYC95LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA091.md): Mooney M20K · Marshfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1995 · N252DX · Substantial damage
  > the pilot misjudged the flare, resulting in a bounced landing and impact with the terrain. A factor in this accident was an improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB LAX95FA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA173.md): Cessna 182P · Jerome, AZ · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1995 · N85DK · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper in-flight decision to continue the daytime flight into known adverse weather conditions at an inadequate altitude to clear mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB CHI95FA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA123.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Schaumburg, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1995 · N8397Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol, his resultant improper planning/decision, and his attempt to perform an apparent aerobatic maneuver at an altitude that was insufficient to assure recovery.
- [NTSB ANC95FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95FA044.md): Cessna 180B · Cantwell, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1995 · N115F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC conditions. Weather conditions consisting of low ceilings and turbulence were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB FTW95LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA168.md): Cessna 172 RG · Tulsa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1995 · N6394V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper emergency procedure preventing emergency gear extension. A factor was the loss of electrical alternator power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI95LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA122.md): Cessna 188 · Meade, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1995 · N9849V · Substantial damage
  > the pilot taking off the airplane at a low liftoff speed (Vlo). A factor associated with the accident was a stall/mush encountered by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI95LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA120.md): Piper PA-32-260 · St. Clair, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1995 · N3631W · Destroyed
  > the pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to drugs which led to his operating the airplane with a known mechanical deficiency.
- [NTSB ATL95LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA077.md): Beech B-19 · Jackson, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1995 · N9288S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued operation of the airplane with a known deficiency in available power.
- [NTSB LAX95LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA153.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Healdsburg, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1995 · N2323K · Substantial damage
  > the instructor failed to adequately monitor the student pilot's actions and to react within the control margin necessary to successfully initiate a corrective action.
- [NTSB SEA95FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA072.md): Aeronca 7AC · Brush Prairie, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1995 · N85094 · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB CHI95LA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA343.md): Beech C23 · Waukegan, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1995 · N23990 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's VFR flight into instrument meteorolical conditions.
- [NTSB BFO95LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA036.md): Cessna 152 · Oakland, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1995 · N757JQ · Destroyed
  > the student pilot's abrupt remedial action during the aborted landing attempt. Related factors are the student pilot's lack of total experience, inadequate airspeed and the low altitude.
- [NTSB SEA95LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA071.md): Cessna 172D · Lake Oswego, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1995 · N6600T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper touchdown on the surface of the water.
- [NTSB LAX95FA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA144.md): Cessna 310Q · Kahului, Maui, HI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1995 · N7705Q · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude while flying in a mountainous area at night.
- [NTSB ATL95LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA073.md): Cessna 150M · Fuquay-Varina, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1995 · N9345U · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor's failure to complete the takeoff checklist which resulted in an attempted takeoff with the wing flaps extended.
- [NTSB LAX95FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA141.md): Cessna 208B · Reno, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1995 · N9417B · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to comply with published instrument approach procedures by a premature descent below the minimum altitude specified for the approach.
- [NTSB ANC95LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA036.md): Cessna 207A · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1995 · N1719U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC conditions and a failure to maintain altitude. A factor in the accident was 'whiteout' weather conditions.
- [NTSB NYC95LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA073.md): Beech 23 · Plymouth, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1995 · N9305S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment during the aborted takeoff. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse runway conditions and snowbank beside the runway.
- [NTSB FTW95FA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA134.md): Hinshaw, Keith T. BD5TP · Byers, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1995 · N777TK · Destroyed
  > Failure by the pilot in command to maintain control of the aircraft. Factors were: lack of experience in type of aircraft and lack of experience in type of operation.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=230&page=27

## 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=26

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