# 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 MKC88FA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88FA018.md): Cessna 310Q · Augusta, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1987 · N7735A · Destroyed
  > The airplane departed to the south and made a left turn. Approximately 1/4 of a mile east of the airport, the airplane impacted straight down with gear down and flaps at 15 degrees. No preimpact problems were found with airframe or powerplants. No indication…
- [NTSB CHI88LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA028.md): Bellanca 7GCAA · Belle Plaine, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1987 · N2716Z · Substantial damage
  > After the acft was in the traffic pattern, the instructor (CFI) initiated a simulated forced landing. Just before touchdown on final apch, the student (a rated pvt plt) allowed the acft to drift to the right. The CFI attempted a go-around, but was delayed in…
- [NTSB LAX88FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88FA045.md): Cessna 441 · Mexicali, Mexico · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1987 · N2484B · Destroyed
  > A Cessna 441 operated by the uscs collided with terrain while on a authorized night tactical flight. The copilot did not meet the currency standards as required by uscs and was not qualified in the acft. The flight originated during the daylight hours and…
- [NTSB LAX88LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA026.md): Cessna 182H · Willcox, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1987 · N8411S · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that the takeoff ground roll was unusually long. After liftoff the acft stayed in ground effect until just before the end of the rwy then climbed to aprx 100 ft. the plt landed in a soft field. During the landing roll the acft nosed over.…
- [NTSB NYC88FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88FA032.md): Beech F-33A · Forked River, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1987 · N333JL · Destroyed
  > The pilot and passenger departed white plains, new york on a VFR flight to kill devil hills, north carolina. Search efforts were initiated when the aircraft failed to arrive at its destination. A witness in a hunting camp near the crashsite saw the aircraft…
- [NTSB LAX88LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA030.md): Piper PA-22-150 · San Jose, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1987 · N4771A · Destroyed
  > While flying 500-600 feet above the terrain on a local pleasure flight, the pilot turned into what he believed to be an open ended canyon. After becoming aware that he had inadvertently turned into a box canyon, the pilot attempted a 'chandelle turn' to exit…
- [NTSB DEN88LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88LA017.md): Piper J5A · Devils Lake, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1987 · N32887 · Substantial damage
  > A commercial plt was giving instruction to another commercial plt with a CFI rating. Witnesses observed the aircraft at approximately 100 feet over a water fowl production lake. The plt stated that during a turn and pull up, the engine lostpower and the…
- [NTSB DEN88FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88FA016.md): Beech A-36 · Mitchell, SD · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1987 · N1257E · Destroyed
  > The acft had been cleared for the VOR approach at Mitchell municipal arpt at approx 1915 CST. The acft collided with the ground in a slight nose down attitude about 12 miles northwest of the arpt at the point where the procedure turn intersected the inbound…
- [NTSB LAX88FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88FA023.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Red Bluff, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1987 · N8645V · Destroyed
  > The pilot was asked to move his aircraft from a private airstrip on which he had landed without prior approval. As the aircraft climbed after takeoff the pilot made a left wingover, reversed course and buzzed the runway at an elevation of about 30 - 40 feet.…
- [NTSB FTW88LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88LA013.md): Piper PA-12 · Brownsville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1987 · N4045M · Substantial damage
  > While circling an unlighted private airstrip, the pilot allowed the aircraft to descend into 2 feet of water causing substantial damage.
- [NTSB DEN88LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88LA015.md): Piper PA-24-260C · Timberon, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1987 · N9375P · Substantial damage
  > On takeoff with a 10 to 15 knot tailwind and 10 degrees of flaps, a 20 degree turn was attempted at 60 feet AGL. The pilot stated a downdraft forced the aircraft back to the ground. The aircraft struck a woodpile and several small trees. Post-crash fire…
- [NTSB SEA88FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88FA012.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Colville, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1987 · N15653 · Destroyed
  > Although the recently certificated private pilot was not checked out by the fixed base operator for night flight and had been warned to return before sunset, he departed the airport during dark night conditions. Witnesses reported observing the aircraft climb…
- [NTSB ANC88LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88LA010.md): Cessna A185 · Karluk, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1987 · N61376 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot arrived late and the tide had come in at the beach in kanatak bay. By the time he commenced his takeoff attempt, the usable area had diminished considerably. The right main gear caught in the surf and the airplane inverted in the water.
- [NTSB MIA88FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88FA008.md): Extra Flugzeugbau 230 · Arcadia, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1987 · N230WF · Destroyed
  > The accident occurred while the aircraft was performing exhibition aerobatics at an airshow. The acft had just completed a portion of the planned low alt aerobatic sequence which included a tail slide & 3 rolls with the nose of the acft pointed toward the…
- [NTSB ATL88DMG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88DMG01.md): Rogers-Gibson 1 · Bennettsville, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 11, 1987 · N111MJ · Destroyed
  > The homebuilt aerobatic airplane impacted flat terrain adjacent to the rwy shortly after takeoff. A pilot/witness who was in the arpt terminal lobby at the time rptd that he briefly observed the airplane pass by the terminal at a low level in a near…
- [NTSB BFO88FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO88FA002.md): Cessna 172N · Lowmoor, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1987 · N3075E · Destroyed
  > The acft was involved in powerline patrol over mountainous terrain at low altitude. The plt made a climbing right turn to avoid a ridge and went into a valley where he was boxed in by two ridges. He unsuccessfully tried to outclimb one of the ridges before he…
- [NTSB NYC88LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA003.md): Cessna 172H · Oneonta, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1987 · N1677F · Destroyed
  > The plt rprtd he started to depart from rwy 13 with the wind from the south at 15 gusting 25 KTS. He stated the acft was not climbing as expected so he elected to land on the remaining rwy. He stated the wind gusts were strong from the right rear. He said he…
- [NTSB LAX88FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88FA006.md): Boeing 767-201 · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1987 · N604P · Substantial damage
  > The captain sensed the aircraft ballooning during the flare. He increased the pitch angle to 11.8 degrees to arrest the descent during touchdown. Flight attendants sitting in the aft cabin crew seats heard a scraping sound just prior to main landing gear…
- [NTSB LAX87FA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87FA350.md): Cessna 340A · San Diego, CA · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1987 · XAKOA · Destroyed
  > At aprx 0600, the acft depd guerrero negro, Mexico on an air taxi flt to tijuana, Mexico. At 0715, the tijuana wx was rprtd as partially obscured, vis 1 mi with fog, haze & smoke, wind calm. Drg arrival, the plt was clrd for an ILS rwy 9 apch & rprtd over the…
- [NTSB DEN87LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA247.md): Bell 47G-3B1 · Grand Junction, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1987 · N7806S · Destroyed
  > The plt was practicing some helicopter maneuvers in preparation for taking an FAA flt examination. During one of his maneuvers the helicopter's main rotor blades struck the ground causing the acft to crash. A post accident fire errupted and destroyed the…
- [NTSB ATL87FA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87FA268.md): Beech 95-B55 · Manteo, NC · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1987 · N6343X · Destroyed
  > Witness observed acft settle into ocean during low level cruise flt adjacent to beach. Wx was ovrcst, indistinct horizon & calm sea. IFR flt plan had been filed but no contact was made with ATC. Engines and propeller examination did not reveal a mechanical…
- [NTSB LAX87DVD05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87DVD05.md): Rotorway Scorpion 133 · Boonville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 27, 1987 · N25059 · Destroyed
  > The plt said that when he was practicing quick stops & flares, the tail rotor struck the ground. The helicopter then yawed, touched down (right skid 1st) & rolled over. No preimpact mechanical failure or malfunction was rprtd.
- [NTSB NYC87FA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87FA262.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Montoursville, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1987 · N38364 · Destroyed
  > The plt initiated the ILS approach and acknowledged a frequency change. The acft was found on a steep hill one mile south of the airport. No evidence of an engine or control system malfunction was found. It appeared that the pilot made a missed approach and…
- [NTSB ANC87FA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87FA165.md): Piper PA-31-310 · Eldred Rock, AK · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1987 · CGPAC · Destroyed
  > The flt was clrd on an IFR flt fm whitehorse to juneau, via V-428 to chill intxn, then drct to juneau. Chill intxn was located on V-428, 36 mi south of haines NDB on a bearing of 146 deg. On reaching haines NDB, the plt cancelled his IFR clnc & contd under…
- [NTSB NYC87LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA261.md): Cessna 172P · Fitchburg, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1987 · N99151 · Destroyed
  > Drg arrival, the plt was clrd for an ndb-a apch to Fitchburg muni arpt. The NDB was located on the arpt & the arpt elev was 350'. The min dscnt alt (mda) was 1140' MSL. The apch procedure was to go outbnd fm the NDB on a 137 deg bearing, make a procedure…
- [NTSB LAX87LA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA340.md): Piper JC3-65 · Sacramento, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1987 · N6187H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot was observed to be flying at a very low altitude by two separate witnesses. They stated that he was flying and maneuvering at approximately 15-20 feet AGL and buzzing powerlines. The pilot stated that he can not remember what happened and that the…
- [NTSB LAX87LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA336.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Byron, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1987 · N999BA · Destroyed
  > With the wind out of the southwest at 8 to 10 knots, the plt was taxiing the acft in a northerly direction at a high enough speed to keep 'on the step'. When he attempted to turn the acft to a southwesterly heading for tkof, the acft failed to respond. Rather…
- [NTSB SEA87LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA187.md): Piper PA-18 · John Day, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1987 · N1394V · Destroyed
  > Plt departed hay field in hi density alt conds. The pilot was unable to clear trees and stalled/mushed into terrain, collapsing gear and colliding with trees.
- [NTSB FTW87LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87LA215.md): Aeronca 7AC · Batesvile, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1987 · N84191 · Substantial damage
  > A witness to the accident reported the pilot was 'buzzing' personnel in a cotton field and on the third pass did not pull up in time. The belly struck the ground while the aircraft was in a 'fairly steep angle of descent.' The witness stated the engine…
- [NTSB DEN87FA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87FA237.md): Fairchild Hiller FH-1100 · Pinedale, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1987 · N5059F · Destroyed
  > The plt and two passengers had flown to Pinedale to fish. The plt stated that he was cruising at an alt of 400 ft AGL and was executing a rt turn at the request of a pax. He stated that he slowed the acft, decreased the collective, and added rt pedal as he…
- [NTSB LAX87IA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87IA326.md): Mooney M20C · Los Angeles, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1987 · N5826Q · Minor damage
  > The plt rprtd that before landing, he went thru the landing checklist, but the green gear light did not illuminate. He contd the landing, & subsequently, the acft touched down & came to rest with the gear retracted. There was evidence the gear was retracted…
- [NTSB LAX87LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA325.md): Beech A45 · Mammoth Lakes, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1987 · N34GL · Substantial damage
  > During an airshow performance, the acft collided with the terrain in a near vertical attitude. The maneuver the plt was to perform was a cuban eight. The first half of the maneuver was flown correctly, however, during the second half of it the acft remained…
- [NTSB ANC87FA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87FA146.md): Cessna U206E · Harding Glacier, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1987 · N9407G · Substantial damage
  > The private pilot and his non-pilot adult male passenger were flying from modesto, CA, to soldotna, AK, for a hunting trip. The pilot, who had approximately 164 hours total flight time at the time of the accident, and who had no prior flying experience in…
- [NTSB ANC87LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87LA142.md): Piper PA-18 · Mcgrath, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1987 · N4191Z · Destroyed
  > A local hunting guide crashed his airplane in a remote mountain pass in central Alaska. Another guide who overflew the crash site shortly after the accident saw the airplane burning, but was unable to land due to strong winds, severe turbulence and strong…
- [NTSB ATL87FA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87FA248.md): Cessna 182 · Lima, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1987 · N71536 · Destroyed
  > During a night flt from toledo to cincinnati, OH, the acft crashed along the route at Lima, OH, after svrl local residents heard an acft circling. Initial impact was with the top of a dike after the acft crossed over a reservoir. Wreckage was scattered over a…
- [NTSB ATL87DKG06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87DKG06.md): Pitts S-1 · Brooks, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Sep 3, 1987 · N11HJ · Destroyed
  > The acft was observed in aerobatic maneuvers near the departure airfield. The last of the series was a lomcevak maneuver, which was started at an estimated alt of 2500 to 2700 ft. a witness rprtd the acft went into an inverted flat spin, which was corrected…
- [NTSB MKC87FA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87FA169.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Kanorado, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1987 · N8975P · Destroyed
  > The fss stated they had personally briefed the student pilot on the wx en route for this night flight and told him VFR was not recommended. At the first stop, he called the co-owner of the airplane and told her he had been flying around storms. At the next…
- [NTSB LAX87LA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA314.md): Cessna 172N · Temple Bar, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1987 · N733TA · Destroyed
  > The stall warning horn sounded during climbout following a touch-and-go landing. Rising terrain was reported beyond the end of the runway and the pilot was unable to continue to climb while maintaining a safe airspeed. The density altitude was approximately…
- [NTSB NYC87FAMS2](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87FAMS2.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Nantucket, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Aug 23, 1987 · N83232 · Destroyed
  > The Piper PA-28-161 with a pilot and passenger onboard disappeared from the radar scope while being vectored to an ILS approach to rwy 24 at Nantucket, MA. The controller observed the aircraft in a southeasterly heading and asked the tower controller to…
- [NTSB LAX87LA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA310.md): Bell 206B · Kailua-Kona, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1987 · N2777R · Substantial damage
  > As the helicopter was climbing over rising terrain at 300' to 400' AGL, the plt noted altimeter & airspeed indcns of 8700' & 60 mph. After climbing an adnl 2 min to aprx 10,000' (12,000' density alt), he noticed the rotor RPM was bleeding off. He made a 180…
- [NTSB SEA87FA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87FA166.md): Cessna 172RG · Kettle Falls, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1987 · N9747B · Destroyed
  > While on a local personal flight, plt entered a canyon into rising terrain, colliding first with a tree and then ground near crest. Investigation revealed that acft probably had performance to clear crest had tree not been struck. Circumstances indicate plt…
- [NTSB MKC87LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA164.md): Rockwell S-2R · Mediapolis, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1987 · N4949X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that the field to be sprayed appeared safe enough when he flew a recon flight over the area the day prior to the accident. He stated that he didn't expect the power transmission lines to be so low, and that he did not see a rise in the…
- [NTSB LAX87FA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87FA300.md): Globe GC-1B · Springville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1987 · N80806 · Destroyed
  > The pilot was flying over sharply rising terrain in a canyon in a mountainous area. There was insufficient room in the canyon to manuever the aircraft. The pilot reported that he had maintained an airspeed just above a stall while attempting to fly through…
- [NTSB LAX87FA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87FA298.md): Cessna 150M · Newport Beach, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1987 · N704PG · Substantial damage
  > On a dark night beneath a scattered to broken marine layer of stratus clouds the plt made a low altitude pleasure flight 1/4 mi off shore. The acft entered a gradual descent, collided with the ocean and the plt drowned.
- [NTSB FTW87FA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87FA184.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Imperial, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1987 · N5998Y · Destroyed
  > After takeoff, the plt elected to fly low over a reservoir. He stated that as he began a pass, not FAR from the water's edge, the acft enctrd a sink. He said he '... Checked power, all ok, plane just seemed to lose all lift...' Subsequently, the acft…
- [NTSB DEN87LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA201.md): Cessna 152 · Lafayette, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1987 · N714YF · Substantial damage
  > CFI was demonstrating eng out emerg landing and allowed acft to descend into tall weeds before adding power which was insufficient to overcome drag of weeds on gear. Acft struck bank and fence separating prop and right main gear. Hull and cowling were buckled…
- [NTSB DEN87LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA197.md): Cessna 172RG · Aspen, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1987 · N4709R · Substantial damage
  > The plt said that because of thunderstorm activity in the local area he was distracted from concentrating on his flying. During his landing approach, he failed to extend the landing gear and landed the aircraft wheels up.
- [NTSB LAX87LA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA334.md): Cessna 206 · Williams, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1987 · N4651Z · Destroyed
  > The aircraft was reported stolen on July 26, 1987. It is believed that the aircraft departed the grand canyon airport in grand canyon, Arizona on July 26, 1987, at 0300 MST. A search of records or airports in the area revealed that the aircraft was refueled…
- [NTSB FTW87DRD10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87DRD10.md): Cessna T188C · Oak Grove, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 25, 1987 · N2092J · Destroyed
  > The pilot was attempting to take off with an over gross weight condition. The wheels left the surface only after the ground fell away into a bayou. The aircraft then remained airborne until it collided with bayou's opposite bank but did not climb during this…
- [NTSB ANC87LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87LA105.md): Piper PA-18 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1987 · N2571H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot was reconnoitering for game animals when he overlooked the rising terrain until he could no longer outclimb or turn away from it. The acft collided with a large rock and came to rest in a grass area.

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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
```

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