# 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 LAX93LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA100.md): Wohlers Steen Skybolt · Fountain Hills, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 1993 · N8LW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's initiation of a low level aerobatic maneuver at an altitude insufficient to ensure adequate terrain clearance.
- [NTSB LAX93FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA096.md): Cessna 172P · Sun City, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 1993 · N53908 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to initiate VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the pilot's failure to obtain a weather briefing, the adverse weather, and the mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB ANC93FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93FA027.md): Cessna 310 · Teller, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1993 · N1776G · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain an adequate terrain avoidance altitude. Factors which contributed to the accident were the dark night and featureless snow covered terrain, both which created a 'featureless terrain illusion' which probably led the…
- [NTSB LAX93FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA093.md): Bell 206B · Hayward, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 1993 · N3202A · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather conditions and continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident were dark night light conditions and rain.
- [NTSB MIA93LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA047.md): Cessna 337H · New Smyrna Bch, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 1993 · N1443S · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain altitude while maneuvering in a turn at a low altitude, resulting in an in-flight collision with the ocean.
- [NTSB ANC93LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA024.md): Cessna 207A · Scammon Bay, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 1993 · N7373U · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to follow VFR procedures. A factor was the whiteout snow condition.
- [NTSB BFO93LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA017.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Philipsburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 1993 · N15141 · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate removal of snow from the runways by airport personnel and the procedures/directives for airport snow removal not understood.
- [NTSB LAX93FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA068.md): Cessna 172M · Laie, HI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1992 · N1169U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent flight into a mountainous area where he lost visual reference to illuminated ground features which resulted in his becoming disoriented. Factors which contributed to the accident were: 1) the dark sky and low cloud conditions; 2) the…
- [NTSB CHI93LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA052.md): Cessna 402B · Cedar Rapids, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1992 · N17CH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain a proper glidepath.
- [NTSB NYC93LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA045.md): Cessna 152 · Quaker Street, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1992 · N46725 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to determine runway conditions prior to landing which resulted in the airplane being damaged upon touchdown on the snow covered runway.
- [NTSB SEA93LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA036.md): Piper PA-46 · Twin Falls, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1992 · N856M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the ILS glide path.
- [NTSB CHI93LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA051.md): Cessna 172 · La Porte City, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1992 · N54959 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly align the airplane with the runway.
- [NTSB ANC93LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA019.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Scammon Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1992 · N8374T · Substantial damage
  > The pilots VFR flight into IMC conditions, and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident were the whiteout snow and fog conditions.
- [NTSB SEA93LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA030.md): Hughes 369HS · Scotts Mills, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1992 · N9228F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's misjudged descent. Factors include the pilot in command's lack of experience in this type of operation.
- [NTSB ATL93FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93FA028.md): Beech 58 · West Columbia, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1992 · N9321Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued operation with known deficient equipment, his improper descent, and his failure to perform a missed approach. A factor was the operator's inadequate surveillance of the pilot's procedures and the maintenance of the airplane.
- [NTSB SEA93FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93FA025.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Cedar City, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1992 · N5108S · Destroyed
  > Clearance from mountainous terrain was not maintained. Factors to the accident were: dark night condition, snow showers, and intentional flight into known adverse weather.
- [NTSB LAX93LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA047.md): North American F-51D · Wellington, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1992 · N117E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper handling of his airplane during the performance of an aerobatic maneuver with inadequate altitude.
- [NTSB LAX93FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA046.md): Cessna 172N · Tehachapi, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1992 · N737WZ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to cruise at an altitude inadequate to ensure terrain clearance. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the pilot's failure to obtain a preflight weather briefing, the dark night, and likely instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB SEA93FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93FA023.md): Cessna T207A · Elk City, ID · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1992 · N6257H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continuation of a VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors include becoming lost, disoriented, falling snow, and mountainous, hilly terrain.
- [NTSB LAX93LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA043.md): Hughes 269C · Camp Verde, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1992 · CGGLF · Substantial damage
  > The pilots intentional maneuvering flight at a altitude inadequate to ensure terrain clearance.
- [NTSB BFO93FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93FA003.md): Cessna 310R · Summersville, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1992 · N711RG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate altitude (or clearance) from mountainous hilly terrain. Factors related to the accident were darkness, low clouds, and light snow.
- [NTSB ATL93LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA023.md): Bede BD-5B · Guntersville, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1992 · N84EJ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent stall of the airplane, during the base to final turn, at too low an altitude to effect recovery. Factors were the improper lift off, which resulted in the airplane re contacting the runway after lift off, and served to distract the…
- [NTSB ANC93FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93FA012.md): Cessna 207 · Montague Island, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1992 · N1686U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional VFR departure into instrument meteorological conditions, and the company chief pilot's failure to exercise adequate supervision. The weather conditions were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB LAX93LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA030.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Pahrump, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1992 · N57644 · Destroyed
  > The pilot misjudged the pull up altitude.
- [NTSB LAX93FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA024.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Kelso, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1992 · N7902P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's poor preflight planning; his inadequate weather evaluation; and his intentional VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the turbulence, rain and low clouds.
- [NTSB DEN93FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93FA009.md): Piper PA-42 · Grand Junction, CO · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1992 · N250TJ · Destroyed
  > Improper IFR procedure and resultant disorientation which resulted in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CHI93FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA036.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Ft. Riley, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1992 · N3563Z · Destroyed
  > The non-current student pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain while operating at night, in instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB FTW93LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA024.md): Cessna 150M · Norman, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1992 · N8960U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly judge his level off altitude while maneuvering.
- [NTSB CHI93LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA017.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Trenton, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1992 · N8675L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper aircraft handling while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB CHI93LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA013.md): Schweizer H-300 · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1992 · N3625Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during a night landing.
- [NTSB MIA93FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93FA009.md): Cessna 152 · New Port Richey, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1992 · N757SM · Destroyed
  > Loss of control inflight by the pilot for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC93FA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93FA148.md): Champion 7EC · Chugiak, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1992 · N8958R · Destroyed
  > Collision with the terrain for an unknown reason.
- [NTSB SEA93LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA001.md): Hughes 269C · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1992 · N7400F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain proper altitude during the hover. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot in command's lack of total experience in rotorcraft and his diversion of attention while hovering.
- [NTSB ANC92LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA182.md): Cessna 172 · Taylor Road, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1992 · N79046 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors contributing to the accident were the gusting crosswinds and the pilot's lack of total experience in this type operation.
- [NTSB BFO92LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA150.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Bethel, ME · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1992 · N5867W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude to avoid the terrain. The dark night was a factor.
- [NTSB ANC92LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA178.md): Hughes 369D · George Inlet, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1992 · N58315 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in flight planning and decision and his failure to maintain altitude during the turn to reverse direction. Contributing to the accident was the calm water.
- [NTSB SEA92LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA207.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Smoot, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1992 · N7894P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's delayed go-around. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot in command's selection of unsuitable terrain and trees.
- [NTSB BFO92FA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92FA151.md): Cessna R182 · Edgartown, MA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1992 · N102SR · Destroyed
  > The pilots's lack of regard for the published decision height of the approach and his decision not to execute a missed approach. Factors contributing to the accident include the pilot's failure to attain the proper glidepath and descent rate during the…
- [NTSB LAX92FA389](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA389.md): Beech 76 · Mount Shasta, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1992 · N5269M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper en route decision to alter his course and to proceed over a mountainous area with inadequate altitude to clear the rising terrain.
- [NTSB BFO92LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA155.md): Troy Bellah Rotorway Executive · Endicott, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1992 · N727TB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not attain the proper touchdown point.
- [NTSB SEA92LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA204.md): Cessna 150H · Packwood, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1992 · N6419S · Destroyed
  > The improper in-flt planning and decision by the student pilot and his failure to maintain terrain clearance. Factors relating to the accident were the box canyon and the rising mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB LAX92FA388](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA388.md): Aerospatiale AS-350B · Hana, HI · Accident · 7 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1992 · N350SM · Destroyed
  > The pilot inadequately evaluating the enroute weather conditions, and the pilot making the inflight decision to continue VFR flight into adverse weather conditions. Factors in this accident were the inability of the pilot to see and avoid the mountainous…
- [NTSB ANC92LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA173.md): Piper PA-12 · Kasilof, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1992 · N2464M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's inadvertant power off stall entry resulting in the collision with the terrain.
- [NTSB LAX92LA398](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA398.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Avalon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1992 · N33SM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's intentional flight at an altitude which provided insufficient clearance from the water.
- [NTSB BFO92FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92FA141.md): Champion 7KCAB · East Haddam, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1992 · N561EK · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to attempt an aerobatic maneuver without adequate altitude for recovery.
- [NTSB ANC92LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA172.md): Piper PA-12-150 · Upper Yantarni, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1992 · N2577M · Substantial damage
  > Pilot in command inadvertant encounter with aerodynamic stall during low level approach turn. Factor affecting the accident was: the pilot's approach procedure/technique to fly VFR approach pattern at 50 feet AGL.
- [NTSB LAX92LA382](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA382.md): Cessna 172N · Fillmore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1992 · N2212W · Substantial damage
  > The first pilot's poor inflight decision to fly into a box canyon. Contributing to this accident was the box canyon and the downdraft.
- [NTSB LAX92LA381](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA381.md): Warren-Thomas BD-5J · Chico, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1992 · N45DH · Destroyed
  > The pilot misjudged the aerobatic maneuver recovery altitude.
- [NTSB ANC92FA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92FA162.md): Champion 7EC · Seward, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1992 · N4362C · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain an adequate altitude in mountainous terrain, in moderate-to-severe turbulent conditions, which resulted in a loss of control. In addition, the pilot was physically impaired due to alcohol. Factors contributing to the…
- [NTSB LAX92LA380](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA380.md): Cessna 172N · Stanfield, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1992 · N734UT · Substantial damage
  > The cfi's poor in-flight decision to demonstrate the simulated engine out emergency landing at too low an altitude and misjudging the altitude during the circling maneuver.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=230&page=34

## 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=33

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