# 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 LAX90FA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA300.md): Cessna T-210-M · Placerville, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1990 · N6985B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's misidentification of the airport and his failure to select an adequate altitude above the terrain. Factors in the accident were the pilot's disregard for his night time medical limitation and lack of geographic familiarity with the area.
- [NTSB FTW90DQG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DQG04.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Lubbock, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 25, 1990 · N9852P · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed and altitude during a turn-around maneuver, which resulted in the aircraft stalling into the ground.
- [NTSB CHI90FA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA239.md): Champion 7GCAA · Clark Lake, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1990 · N2521F · Destroyed
  > Poor judgement of the pilot due to consumption of alcohol, and his failure to maintain proper altitude and clearance above water, while performing aerobatic maneuvers.
- [NTSB FTW90DPG11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DPG11.md): Air Tractor AT401 · Altheimer, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 23, 1990 · N10192 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to align the airplane with the runway during landing.
- [NTSB FTW90DPG10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DPG10.md): Cessna 188A · Hunter, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 23, 1990 · N3566Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper clearance above the crops.
- [NTSB DEN90DTE06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90DTE06.md): Cessna 188A · Holyoke, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 20, 1990 · N2080J · Destroyed
  > A stall mush which occurred when the pilot retracted the flaps prematurely following takeoff, causing the aircraft to settle into the ground.
- [NTSB DEN90DTE05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90DTE05.md): Cessna 188B · Eckley, CO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 20, 1990 · N4933Q · Substantial damage
  > A failure on the part of the pilot in command to maintain adequate terrain clearance.
- [NTSB CHI90FA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA236.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Watertown, WI · Accident · 7 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1990 · N4070Q · Destroyed
  > Initiation of VFR flight into adverse weather and instrument meteorologial conditions. Factors which contributed to the accident were the adverse weather conditions and the pilot's self-induced pressure to maintain currency.
- [NTSB CHI90FA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA235.md): Cessna 180 · Howell, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1990 · N4547B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance above terrain while maneuvering during takeoff. A factor in the accident was the pilot's attempt to display the aircraft's performance.
- [NTSB DEN90LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA171.md): Cessna 140 · Silver City, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1990 · N3648V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper planning which resulted in a flight in conditions which exceeded the performance capability of the aircraft. The high density altitude was a factor.
- [NTSB NYC90FA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA192.md): Bellanca 7GCAA · Saltaire, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1990 · N4190Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot misjudged his altitude.
- [NTSB CHI90FAMS3](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FAMS3.md): Cessna 172M · Kewaunee, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Aug 14, 1990 · N9529H · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB SEA90LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA157.md): Robinson R22 · Ellensburg, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1990 · N9072N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not adequately level off the helicopter and collided with the terrain.
- [NTSB CHI90DEM08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEM08.md): Cessna 150L · Holland, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Aug 7, 1990 · N741MF · Destroyed
  > Undetermined. Factors related to the accident were: darkness & impairment of the pilot due to carbon monoxide.
- [NTSB FTW90DPG07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DPG07.md): Schweizer G-164B · Sherrill, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 3, 1990 · N8104K · Destroyed
  > Premature lift off and subsequent stall.
- [NTSB CHI90DEM07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEM07.md): Pitts SA-1 · East Jordan, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 31, 1990 · N15Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain altitude during low altitude aerobatics.
- [NTSB FTW90DPG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DPG04.md): Air Tractor 301A · Foreman, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 30, 1990 · N31631 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent stall/mush.
- [NTSB SEA90LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA147.md): Lake LA-250 · Rawlins, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1990 · N14004 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's improper planning/decision, and his misjudgement of the aircraft's climb capability in conditions of high density altitude and unanticipated atmospheric conditions. The high density altitude and rising terrain were related factors.
- [NTSB FTW90DRD14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DRD14.md): Grumman G-164A · Sommerset, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 25, 1990 · N7854 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to attain adequate clearance above crops at the end of the runway.
- [NTSB SEA90LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA139.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Island Park, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1990 · N5011T · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot. The high density altitude and the pilot's overconfidence in the aircraft's ability were related factors.
- [NTSB CHI90DER02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DER02.md): North American P-51D · Mayer, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jul 18, 1990 · N512ED · Destroyed
  > Undetermined
- [NTSB MKC90LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA148.md): Piper PA28-151 · Columbia, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1990 · N555TT · Destroyed
  > Aircraft control not maintained resulting in a stall/mush by the PIC.
- [NTSB DEN90LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA156.md): Cessna 188 · Michigan, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1990 · N4940R · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain proper alignment during landing.
- [NTSB ANC90LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA112.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Coldfoot, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1990 · N6374J · Destroyed
  > The airplane encountered a downdraft shortly after takeoff from which the airplane could not overcome with power. Contributing to the accident was the heavily loaded airplane and the engine not developing full power due to improper maintenance.
- [NTSB LAX90FA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA244.md): Cessna 172N · Avalon, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1990 · N2810E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning, decision, and his intentional low flying near mountainous terrain. Contributing factors related to the pilot's not maintaining/following proper VFR procedures, the related distraction of the open cabin door, and the…
- [NTSB SEA90FA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90FA122.md): Cessna T210L · Ashford, WA · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1990 · N59291 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continuation of VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB FTW90DRG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DRG04.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Mission, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 2, 1990 · N3653W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper clearance above the crops he was spraying. A factor was the tree induced mechanical turbulence encountered during the descending turn.
- [NTSB MKC90LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA138.md): Hiller 12-E · Watson, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1990 · N62397 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot misjudged his flare and collided with the terrain.
- [NTSB ANC90FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90FA101.md): Cessna 207A · Aialak Bay, AK · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1990 · N9985M · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's attempt to fly under visual flight rules while in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing factors to the accident were the low ceiling and surrounding mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB CHI90LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA158.md): Cessna 310 · Moraine, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1990 · N522S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate ground clearance during his approach to landing. Contributing factors were reduced visibility in fog and rain.
- [NTSB SEA90LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA105.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Jerome, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1990 · N4530N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain a proper altitude while maneuvering to reverse direction.
- [NTSB NYC90FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA135.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Greenville, ME · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1990 · N44897 · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain the proper altitude, while searching for the destination airport at night. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, fog obscuring the destination airport lights, mountainous terrain, and the lack of visual perception at…
- [NTSB FTW90FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA120.md): Sukhoi SU-26MX · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1990 · N26TJ · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to recover from the aerobatic maneuver and subsequent stall/spin, due to inadequate altitude. Fatigue may have been a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW90DPA06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DPA06.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Rosebud, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 14, 1990 · N4843Y · Substantial damage
  > Inadvertent stall/mush. A factor was: premature rotation.
- [NTSB CHI90DEM04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEM04.md): Vanek 300 · Vriesland, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 14, 1990 · N359VE · Destroyed
  > The pilot's misjudgment of the altitude. A factor related to the accident was the low ceiling.
- [NTSB CHI90LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA153.md): Cessna 172 · Millersburg, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1990 · N7955U · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during a go-around attempt. The pilots lack of total aviation experience and his motion sickness are factors associated with the accident.
- [NTSB LAX90FA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA219.md): Aerotek Pitts S2A · Thermal, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1990 · N29MC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate handling of the airplane during an aerobatic maneuver.
- [NTSB SEA90FA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90FA098.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Susanville, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1990 · N47472 · Destroyed
  > An improper inflight decision on the part of the pilot when he misjudged the aircraft's climb in close proximity to rising terrain.
- [NTSB LAX90FA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA211.md): Beech 35-33 · Paso Robles, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1990 · N996T · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB LAX90LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA158.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1990 · N50353 · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane.
- [NTSB ATL90DKG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90DKG04.md): Air Command 532 · Rome, GA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 3, 1990 · N2173B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot attempted a flat spiraling spin maneuver at an altitude that was too low to effect a safe recovery.
- [NTSB DCA90MA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA90MA030.md): Boeing 737-2X6C · Unalakleet, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Jun 2, 1990 · N670MA · Destroyed
  > Deficiencies in flightcrew coordination, their failure to adequately prepare for and properly execute the unk LOC rwy 14 nonprecision approach and their subsequent premature descent.
- [NTSB FTW90LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA112.md): Mooney M-20F · Aledo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1990 · N6873V · Destroyed
  > Inadequate preflight planning/preparation, in as much as the performance data was not used by the pilot in command. Factors were the high density altitude, inadequate airspeed, and premature liftoff.
- [NTSB BFO90FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90FA050.md): Rockwell 114 · Anawalt, WV · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 30, 1990 · N5803N · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain proper altitude and clearance above the terrain. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, mountainous terrain, and low ceiling.
- [NTSB CHI90LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA138.md): Cessna 152 · Bad Axe, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1990 · N4754B · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to abort the takeoff with sufficient runway to stop the aircraft. Contributing to the accident is a lack of total flying experience.
- [NTSB LAX90LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA182.md): Cessna 150H · Goleta, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1990 · N7156S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors which contributed to the accident were the dark night and the pilot's lack of night flying experience.
- [NTSB NYC90GA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90GA105.md): Bellanca 17-31A · Davis Park, NY · Accident · 4 fatal · Final report · May 12, 1990 · N7SF · Destroyed
  > The airplane impacting the water at a high speed for unknown reason(s).
- [NTSB DEN90LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA108.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Powderville, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1990 · N62672 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot failed to maintain terrain clearance during descent on an aerial application swath run, resulting in an in flight collision with the terrain. That the pilot misjudged the pull up altitude is considered a contributing factor.
- [NTSB NYC90LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA103.md): Robinson R22 · Millville, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1990 · N9071Z · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper use of the flight controls, and inadequate supervision of the flight by the instructor (CFI). Contributing to the accident was the lack of total time and experience of both the student and instructor.
- [NTSB FTW90DPA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DPA03.md): Bell-Moore 47G-2A · Sivell Bend, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 8, 1990 · N25126 · Substantial damage
  > Clearance was not maintained by the pilot-in-command.

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## 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=40

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