# 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 SEA93FA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93FA194.md): Cessna 182D · Lucile, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1993 · N9995T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an aerodynamic stall. The mountainous terrain was a factor.
- [NTSB FTW93FA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA255.md): Gates Learjet 25D · Pecos, NM · Accident · 7 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1993 · N999BH · Destroyed
  > Was physical impairment of the pilot in command from alcohol and drugs. A factor was the first officer's lack of experience in the lear jet.
- [NTSB BFO93LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA158.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Block Island, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1993 · N46DK · Destroyed
  > Improper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot, and his failure to attain proper runway alignment.
- [NTSB ANC93LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA165.md): Luscombe 8A · Kijik River, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1993 · N71585 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper altitude during the low pass.
- [NTSB FTW93LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA249.md): Cessna T188C · Rockport, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1993 · N2867J · Substantial damage
  > Inadvertent stall/mush experienced by the pilot.
- [NTSB ANC93LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA170.md): Cessna 185 · Hulahula River, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1993 · N70087 · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's attempted VFR flight into IMC conditions. Factors contributing to the accident were the high terrain and the obscuration.
- [NTSB CHI93LA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA341.md): Cessna R182 · St Louis, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1993 · N2623C · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's delay in lowering the landing gear prior to touchdown.
- [NTSB ANC93LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA159.md): Morgan Steen Skybolt MI-2 · Nome, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1993 · N23JM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot delayed in recovering from the aerobatic maneuver.
- [NTSB DEN93LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA105.md): Cessna 172P · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1993 · N65655 · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning and decision making by the pilot in command in descending into a valley at an altitude providing no escape route in mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB ANC93LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA158.md): Hughes 369D · Mount Iliamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1993 · N5074R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, and his delay in taking remedial action. Factors were the mountainous terrain and gusty winds.
- [NTSB ANC93LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA145.md): Cessna 172 · Atigan Pass, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1993 · N80303 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper inflight planning/decision and delay in taking remedial action.
- [NTSB MIA93FA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93FA184.md): Reher, Kent O. RV 6 · Grand Ridge, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1993 · N220KM · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB ANC93LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA157.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Beaver Creek, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1993 · N7637S · Substantial damage
  > The improper altitude flown by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB LAX93LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA336.md): Continental Copters Mark 5 · San Juan Bautis, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1993 · N9078T · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude to clear the crops. The pilot's diverted attention during the aerial application flight is a factor in this accident.
- [NTSB CHI93LA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA347.md): Wells Pitts S-2-S · Bloomington, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1993 · N10T · Destroyed
  > the pilot in command continued the aerobatic maneuver too long to effect a safe level off.
- [NTSB ANC93LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA156.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Galbraith Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1993 · N8575V · Substantial damage
  > The pilots improper preflight planning/preparation. A factor was the unfavorable wind.
- [NTSB MIA93LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA177.md): Schweizer 269C · Punta Gorda, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1993 · N95AF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper use of the flight controls (cyclic and collective pitch) during a simulated autorotation with turn, resulting in an in flight collision with terrain with the tail skid and tailrotor blades.
- [NTSB NYC93FA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93FA159.md): Swearingen SA-226-TC · Hartford, CT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1993 · N220KC · Destroyed
  > Failure of the copilot (second-in-command) to follow the checklist, assure the gear was extended for landing and attain or maintain adequate airspeed (VMC); and failure of the pilot-in-command (PIC) to properly supervise the flight and take sufficient…
- [NTSB ANC93LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA144.md): Grumman G-21 · Togiak River, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1993 · N1530H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's improper preflight decision making and selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC93LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA150.md): Erco 415D · Thomaston, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1993 · CFJUB · Substantial damage
  > The improper weather evaluation by the non-instrument-rated pilot, and the subsequent VFR flight into instrument meteorologial conditions, resulting in a collision with the terrain.
- [NTSB LAX93LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA317.md): Cessna 150 · Julian, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1993 · N45552 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's poor inflight decision in selecting an altitude insufficient to ensure adequate terrain clearance.
- [NTSB FTW93FA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA235.md): Mooney M20C · Big Lake, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1993 · N5672Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance.
- [NTSB ANC93LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA140.md): Stinson 108-2 · Near Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1993 · N97978 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's inadequate preflight planning and preparation. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the particular aircraft's performance.
- [NTSB ANC93FA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93FA134.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Atigun Pass, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1993 · N477JC · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's intentional VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his unfamiliarity with the geographical area. Factors were the rain and fog.
- [NTSB LAX93LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA309.md): Cessna 182P · Dayton, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1993 · N8185M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an altitude sufficient to clear terrain due to alcohol and drug impairment.
- [NTSB ANC93LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA130.md): Cessna 170 · Dry Bay, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1993 · N8190A · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB SEA93LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA167.md): Cessna 172N · Monroe, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1993 · N734DL · Substantial damage
  > The improper inflight decision by the PIC and his failure to attain proper runway alignment. Factors relating to the accident were the dark night light conditions, unavailability of runway lights, and lack of recent night flight time by the PIC.
- [NTSB LAX93LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA302.md): Robinson R22-B · Venice, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1993 · N23517 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain proper main rotor RPM, altitude, and airspeed during the performance of a steep turn. Inadequate in-flight planning and overconfidence in the pilot's abilities were factors in this accident.
- [NTSB DEN93LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA088.md): Piper J3C-90 · Meeker, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1993 · N33111 · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate terrain clearance. A factor was the intentional low pass performed by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB CHI93LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA285.md): Piper PA-28 · Crookston, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1993 · N172ND · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's delayed in-flight decision. A factor to the accident is the pilot in command's failure to attain a proper touchdown point.
- [NTSB MIA93LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA165.md): Bellanca 17-31A · Columbus, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1993 · N39850 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper decision to turn the fuel selector off prematurely during his attempted landing.
- [NTSB CHI93LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA279.md): Cessna 150M · Bridgman, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1993 · N66155 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's premature lift-off.
- [NTSB ANC93LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA121.md): Cessna 206G · Kelly River Bar, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1993 · N756AH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to assure that adequate takeoff distance was available. The rough/uneven terrain was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI93DEE03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93DEE03.md): Maxair MU532 · Fox Lake, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 12, 1993 · NONE · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain the necessary altitude above the terrain.
- [NTSB FTW93LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA214.md): Rockwell S-2R · Bono, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1993 · N8522V · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's takeoff performance being exceeded by the PIC. A factor was the pilot's inability to safely reject the takeoff.
- [NTSB ATL93LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA121.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Bainbridge, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1993 · N8659L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the ground.
- [NTSB SEA93LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA139.md): Robinson R-22 · Snohomish, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1993 · N80686 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged the landing flare.
- [NTSB FTW93LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA195.md): Pzl-Mielec M-18A Dromader · Wheatley, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1993 · N116RA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's operation of the airplane beyond its takeoff performance limitations and inadvertent stall. A factor was high density altitude.
- [NTSB MIA93LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA144.md): Bell 47G · Panama City, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1993 · N3628G · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot-in-command and his failure to maintain rotor RPM, which resulted in failure of the helicopter to attain effective translational lift. Factors related to the accident were: the fence & terrain conditions.
- [NTSB LAX93FA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA260.md): Hughes 269A · Henderson, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1993 · N9048R · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper use of the collective control and his failure to maintain adequate RPM during an autorotative descent during a practice power off landing. A factor which contributed to the accident related to the pilot's lack of recent experience…
- [NTSB NYC93FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93FA118.md): Cessna P210 · Marthas Vineyrd, MA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1993 · N73CE · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane.
- [NTSB FTW93LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA189.md): Ayres S2R-T34 · Weiner, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1993 · N3098W · Substantial damage
  > Proper rotation speed not attained by the pilot
- [NTSB NYC93FA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93FA110.md): Skillman Thorp T-18 · Chatham, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1993 · N221DP · Destroyed
  > the pilot's performance of an aerobatic maneuver, with insufficient altitude for recovery, resulting in a collision with the water
- [NTSB LAX93LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA248.md): Henderson Rutan Long EZ · San Pedro Bay, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1993 · N874PM · Destroyed
  > the pilots failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude while maneuvering over the water at low altitude.
- [NTSB LAX93LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA254.md): Cessna 150L · Yucaipa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1993 · N19507 · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor's selection of unsuitable terrain for the forced landing demonstration. A factor in the accident was the high density altitude existing at the time of the mishap.
- [NTSB LAX93LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA249.md): Hughes 369D · Kahului, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1993 · N1113L · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain adequate ground obstruction clearance while engaged in a cattle herding operation.
- [NTSB ANC93FA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93FA081.md): Cessna A185E · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1993 · N70020 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command exceeding the maximum authorized gross takeoff weight of the airplane and his failure to compensate for the wind conditions. A factor in the accident was the gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB LAX93LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA243.md): Cessna 172 · Montgomery Pass, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1993 · N6185E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's poor preflight planning/preparation and intentional flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors relating to this accident were the downdraft, low ceiling, rain, obscuration, and the mountainous terrain
- [NTSB LAX93LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA233.md): Cessna 180 · Davenport, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1993 · N2790X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control to avoid the high vegetation. Factors relating to this accident were the failure of the pilot to obtain the climb airspeed and the inadvertent stall/mush.
- [NTSB BFO93LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA099.md): Cessna 177 · Newport, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1993 · N30041 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly recover from a bounced landing, and his failure to maintain directional control during the aborted landing.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=230&page=32

## 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=31

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