# 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 LAX92LA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA378.md): Texas Helicopter OH-13E/M74 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1992 · N38099 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudging the performance and weight and balance data of the helicopter prior to departure. Contributing to the accident was a failure of the pilot to jettison the chemical load.
- [NTSB FTW92FA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92FA224.md): Robinson R22 · Alpine, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1992 · N4073S · Destroyed
  > Failure by the pilot-in-command, for unknown reasons, to maintain sufficient altitude to clear surrounding terrain. Factors were mountainous terrain and high density altitude.
- [NTSB BFO92LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA123.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Windham, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1992 · N3751R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper IFR operation. Contributing was the pilot's instrument flight inexperience.
- [NTSB BFO92FA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92FA127.md): Cessna A150L · Troy, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1992 · N6054J · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain proper altitude during an aerobatic manuever.
- [NTSB ATL92LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA173.md): Cessna A188B · Centre, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1992 · N4845Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for existing wind conditions, which resulted in his inability to maintain a proper altitude. Factors were the turbulence and wind shear present at the time of the accident.
- [NTSB ANC92LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA144.md): Hughes 269A · Nome, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1992 · N5006M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate altitude.
- [NTSB ANC92LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA140.md): Piper PA-32 · Togiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1992 · N8402S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning/decision, and his delay in aborting the takeoff. Contributing factors were the berm and the standing water on the runway.
- [NTSB ANC92LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA138.md): Cessna 150-F · Whittier, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1992 · CGVJM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in flight planning/decision, and his inadvertent VFR flight into IMC weather conditions. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of total experience with this type operation, and the mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB CHI92LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA249.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · Marshall, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1992 · N203SD · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter due to his alcoholic impairment of efficiency and judgement.
- [NTSB LAX92LA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA357.md): Cessna T210L · Jackpot, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1992 · N93336 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot allowing himself to become distracted while searching for a landing light switch during a critical phase of flight and the resultant failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Factors in the accident were the dark night light conditions and the…
- [NTSB FTW92LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA213.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Clarendon, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1992 · N2357N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to consult the airplane's performance data and ensure that adequate field length was available for takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX92LA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA352.md): Burkhart Grob G103 Flugzeugbau · Truckee, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1992 · N3872H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poorly planned approach. Lack of supervision in the type of aircraft was a factor.
- [NTSB NYC92LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA165.md): Schweizer 269C · London, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1992 · N63SS · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to properly judge his altitude during a practice autorotation, which resulted in a tail rotor ground strike and roll over upon touchdown.
- [NTSB LAX92LA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA348.md): Air Tractor AT301 · Laveen, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1992 · N4410S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude during the low-level aerial application procedure turn. Contributing to this accident was the night condition and the high tension wires.
- [NTSB NYC92LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA159.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · West Mifflin, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1992 · N2070P · Substantial damage
  > A yaw for unknown reason(s) which resulted in the tail rotor contacting the dirt bank and a loss of control. A factor related to the accident was the decision of the pilot to operate in close vicinity to the dirk bank.
- [NTSB LAX92LA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA346.md): Schempp-Hirth Cirrus · Bishop, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1992 · N7988 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's poor inflight decision to fly over mountainous terrain at an inadequate altitude.
- [NTSB ANC92LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA130.md): Cessna 150 · Black River, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1992 · N6288S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in flight planning/decision, and his failure to maintain a proper altitude to clear the terrain. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's lack of familiarity with the geographic area, and his lack of total experience in the type…
- [NTSB ANC92LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA136.md): Piper PA-18 · Bettles, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1992 · N6592L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in flight planning/decision, and his failure to maintain a proper altitude while operating in the mountains. A contributing factor was the mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB CHI92LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA233.md): MBB BO-105 · Madison, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1992 · N30SV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and inadvertent descent.
- [NTSB ANC92LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA122.md): Cessna 207A · St. Michael, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1992 · N9970M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot attempted VFR flight into IMC weather conditions. Contributing to the accident were the mountainous/hilly terrain, and the low ceiling weather condition.
- [NTSB ANC92LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA119.md): Cessna 207 · Funter Pass, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1992 · N94AK · Substantial damage
  > The pilots inadequate visual lookout, and his inadvertent VFR flight into IMC conditions. Contributing to the accident were the clouds.
- [NTSB SEA92LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA173.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Farmington, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1992 · N7091C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's poor inflight decision. Factors include downdrafts and a box canyon.
- [NTSB LAX92FA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA330.md): Mercury 1 · Pacifica, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1992 · N4625T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to attempt visual flight in instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB DEN92FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92FA078.md): Cessna 337A · Ruidoso, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1992 · N337LS · Destroyed
  > The pilot experiencing spatial disorientation and the resultant excessive descent rate. Factors were: the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB ANC92LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA115.md): Cessna 207 · Yakutat, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1992 · N7ME · Destroyed
  > The pilot elected to fly an improper altitude. Contributing factors were the pilots attempt to fly VFR into IMC conditions, and the obscured weather.
- [NTSB CHI92LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA212.md): Cessna 172H · Chenoa, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1992 · N8262L · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight planning and preparation on the part of the pilot. Factors associated with this accident were a lack of recent experience in the type of operation the pilot was undertaking, a proper climb rate not obtained by the pilot and remedial…
- [NTSB ANC92LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA110.md): Cessna 172 · Twin Hills, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1992 · N5339H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command not following the procedures outlined in the pilot's operating handbook.
- [NTSB ANC92LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA108.md): Cessna 207 · Dillingham, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1992 · N9975M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain visual lookout and clearance from terrain. A factor was the pilot diverted his attention to secure a loose fire extinguisher.
- [NTSB MIA92LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA150.md): Piper PA-18 · Ft Walton Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1992 · N3292Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged his altitude while turning on final approach over water to land at an airport.
- [NTSB LAX92LA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA300.md): Ayres S2R-T34 · Five Points, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1992 · N3105V · Substantial damage
  > The failure of airport personnel to perform the necessary runway maintenance. Contributing to this accident was the dark night and high vegetation.
- [NTSB BFO92LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA100.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Beavertown, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1992 · N4754Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain ground clearance. Contributing to the accident was a downdraft and insufficient altitude.
- [NTSB LAX92LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA295.md): Robinson R-22BETA · Paso Robles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1992 · N2316H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance between the helicopter and the terrain while hover taxing.
- [NTSB ANC92LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA104.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Molly Creek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1992 · N3997Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged his terrain clearance when planning his takeoff. Factors include high vegetation at the end of the runway.
- [NTSB LAX92LA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA288.md): Hiller FH-1100 · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1992 · N5061F · Substantial damage
  > The second pilot's improper use of the rotorcraft flight controls and the first pilot's poor supervision of the flight. A factor relating to this accident was both pilot's inexperience in the helicopter make and model.
- [NTSB CHI92LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA190.md): Pitts S2B · Aurora, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1992 · N92BT · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's restricted visual lookout from smoke entering the cockpit. Factors were smoke in the cockpit which resulted in the pilot becoming disoriented.
- [NTSB LAX92LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA263.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 601 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1992 · N601DE · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's failure to achieve an adequate rate of climb because of degraded aerodynamic performance and the pilot's intentional operation of the aircraft with known deficiencies. A factor in the accident was the high density altitude condition.
- [NTSB DEN92FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92FA064.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-30 · Alamagordo, NM · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1992 · N108SC · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to exercise adequate VFR departure terrain avoidance procedures, and the failure of the controller to issue a safety alert to the pilot. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the pilot's lack of familiarity with the…
- [NTSB LAX92FA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA260.md): Cessna 421B · Monterey, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1992 · N628RJ · Destroyed
  > The owner/pilot's poor judgement in attempting an operation beyond his experience and ability, which resulted in his failure to attain an adequate climb profile necessary for terrain clearance. Also, the owner/pilot lacked instrument experience, and was…
- [NTSB CHI92DCQ04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DCQ04.md): WSK PZL Mielec M18 · Norton, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 23, 1992 · N90135 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot in command to level off while performing aerial application.
- [NTSB DEN92LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA062.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Rocky Ford, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1992 · N3649D · Destroyed
  > The pilots failure to maintain altitude due to spatial disorientation. Factors were: low overcast skies and ground fog.
- [NTSB NYC92LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA121.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Bedford, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1992 · N8736V · Substantial damage
  > Physical impairment of the pilot as the result of alcohol consumption, resulting in his failure or inability to maintain control of the airplane. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the pilot's poor judgement in buzzing residences and his failure…
- [NTSB LAX92LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA255.md): Stinson 108-3 · Window Rock, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1992 · N589C · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to calculate the aircraft's performance data and perform a weather evauluation. The existing high density altitude was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB FTW92LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA156.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Rector, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1992 · N15424 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature liftoff.
- [NTSB ATL92LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA124.md): Grumman G-164A · Ft. Gaines, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1992 · N7357 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation.
- [NTSB LAX92FA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA241.md): Cessna 172P · Big Sur, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1992 · N5449K · Destroyed
  > Pilot incapacition.
- [NTSB ATL92MA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92MA118.md): Beech C99 · Anniston, AL · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Jun 8, 1992 · N118GP · Destroyed
  > The failure of senior management of gp express to provide adequate training and operational support for the startup of the southern operation, which resulted in the assignment of an inadequately prepared captain with a relatively inexperienced first officer…
- [NTSB LAX92FA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA236.md): Cessna 152 · Sylmar, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1992 · N701KA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to adequately judge and evaluate the weather conditions and his improper in-flight decision to fly close to clouds. These acts led to his entering IMC and becoming lost and disoriented.
- [NTSB FTW92FA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92FA145.md): Bellanca 17-30A · El Campo, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1992 · N8230R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed.
- [NTSB CHI92DTK02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DTK02.md): Weatherly 201C · Timber Lake, SD · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 1, 1992 · N1290W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper use of the propeller control during takeoff and initial climb.
- [NTSB LAX92LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA228.md): Cessna 172RG · Strawberry, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1992 · N9645B · Destroyed
  > The pilot committed suicide due to the pilot's emotional state from interpersonal relations.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=230&page=35

## 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=34

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