# 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. Page 57 of 70 · 3,485 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB FTW85FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85FA012.md): Consolidated-Vultee PBY-6A · Port Isabel, TX · Accident · 7 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1984 · N16KL · Destroyed > Aerial photos were being taken of the mishap acft. Mission called for a simulated water lndg (actual water lndg prohibited) by flying as close as possible to water. Co-plt at controls descended acft to about 6 ft, then gradually reduced clrnc to 6-12 inches… - [NTSB FTW85LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA008.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Waurika, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1984 · N6685L · Destroyed > According to witnesses, the acft nose was too low at water contact on lndg touchdown and the nose and right pontoon dug into the water. The acft swerved abruptly to the right, flipped inverted and sank. No logs or other floating debris were located during a… - [NTSB NYC85LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA007.md): Cessna 152II · Kinzua, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1984 · N5484M · Substantial damage > After demonstrating an approach to a simulated forced lndg, plt elected to climb through a saddle in rising terrain. After entering the saddle, plt realized that acft performance might not be sufficient to out climb terrain at full power. Acft collided with… - [NTSB CHI85FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85FA004.md): Kallansrud/Pitts S-1C · Overisel, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1984 · N561CK · Destroyed > Mishap acft, in company with another acft of same make/model, made preplanned passes over locale of residence prior to departure for short cross-country. After several circles at 500 ft AGL, mishap plt broke out of loose formation into shallow dive; other plt… - [NTSB LAX85LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA002.md): Hiller UH-12E · Firebaugh, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1984 · N161HA · Substantial damage > The acft collided with terrain while on an aerial application flt. The plt stated he, 'heard a loud bang' while spraying. Then the 'nose of the helicopter dove radically down', and he crashed into the field. Examination of the site revealed that one of the… - [NTSB NYC85LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA002.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Waterbury, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1984 · N83665 · Destroyed > After liftoff, the plt initiated a turn into the crosswind to maintain runway heading. As he did so, a wind gust tipped the acft in the direction of the turn. Ground contact occurred before corrective control inputs by the plt could take effect. - [NTSB MIA85LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA001.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Miami, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1984 · N2427P · Substantial damage > The rated pilot and certified flt instructor stated that they were practicing agricultural dives and turns. During a dive, the pilot pulled out of the dive at about 5 feet and the aircraft contacted sawgrass and crashed. The instructor pilot initially stated… - [NTSB FTW85LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA001.md): Cessna TU206G · Chandeleur Isl, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1984 · N4641U · Substantial damage > Plt was flying low and slow in area awaiting arrival of boat for fishing party. Plt allowed his attention to be distracted by spotting fish & inadvertently contacted water with a float. Acft came to rest inverted in 6 inches of water. - [NTSB NYC84LA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA323.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Hazleton, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1984 · N8859K · Destroyed > Acft departed with full fuel and passenger load near max gross weight, toward rising terrain. After reaching about 400 ft AGL, plt felt acft was losing climb performance, although no signs of power decrease were noted. Acft seemed to be settling. Plt noted… - [NTSB MKC84LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA284.md): Cessna 150 · Campbell, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1984 · N222RF · Substantial damage > Plt stated that the acft was low on final apch and full pwr was added to go-around. The acft continued to settle until it contacted the rwy. The acft traveled off the left side of the rwy. After continuing through grass the acft contacted a steel angle iron… - [NTSB ATL84LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA295.md): Bell 47G-5 · Bluefield, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1984 · N1398X · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that he hovered the helicopter, made a right pedal turn and initiated a hover taxi across a rocky ravine adjacent to the pad. When over the ravine the helicopter settled onto to boulders beneath it. The pilot also stated that he thought he… - [NTSB CHI84LA399](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA399.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Lake Elmo, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1984 · N25687 · Substantial damage > Pilot stated that he landed near the approach end of runway 13 and 'right side of aircraft collapsed.' The investigation revealed that the aircraft landed 50 feet to the right side of runway 13. The pilot recorded only a total of 4 hours of night time, 2… - [NTSB DEN84LA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA297.md): Windecker Research Eagel AC7 · Deming, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1984 · N4198G · Substantial damage > The acft collided with the rwy gear up after takeoff. The plt said he encountered a microburst which forced the acft to the rwy. There were reported thunderstorms in the area. The plt also said he is going to alter his takeoff proceduresto raising the landing… - [NTSB DEN84FU011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84FU011.md): Eipper Quicksilver MX · Brighton, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Sep 20, 1984 · UNREG · Destroyed > The ultralight was turning in a spiral turn to the right when witnesses heard the engine stop. The acft went into a spinand crashed. Witnesses said the plt had been doing this before with a pull out at about 50 ft AGL and a restart of the engine. The height… - [NTSB NYC84LA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA316.md): Cessna 182H · Stonington, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1984 · N2052X · Destroyed > Plt was delayed in return flt to home arpt and arrived at the unlighted strip in darkness. The plt misjudged his runway alignment on approach, colliding with trees 15 ft from the runway during the landing flare. - [NTSB DEN84FA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84FA298.md): Cessna 182P · Glen Canyon, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1984 · N1939M · Destroyed > The acft crashed into the 10388 ft high navaho mountain at about the 9800 ft level. Reportedly there was no moon that evening. The plt had departed hayward, CA at 1351 MDT & was enroute to farmington, NM. The acft crashed at 2027 MDT. Investigation revealed… - [NTSB DEN84FA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84FA293.md): Cessna 172K · Aspen, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1984 · N78680 · Substantial damage > After takeoff from a valley airstrip in mountainous terrain, plt elected to climb out straight ahead toward rising terrain instead of circling to gain altitude first (normal procedure). Approaching mountain pass, acft was observed climbing below level of the… - [NTSB MIA84FA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84FA253.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Culebra, PR · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1984 · N2225Y · Destroyed > The plt was advised by other plts that a missed approach was not possible at this arpt on rwy 31. All other plts in the group landed on rwy 13. The accident plt elected 31 until he was on final with a tailwind and then started a go-around. The rising terrain… - [NTSB DEN84LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA280.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Canton, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1984 · N7236Z · Substantial damage > During a descending apch to an unfamiliar cornfield for a swath run, the plt stated he had 'a flashing vision of wires.' The plt pushed the control stick forward to avoid hitting the wires at which time the acft contacted a corn crop in a slight nose down… - [NTSB ANC84LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84LA172.md): Maule M-5-235C · Big Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1984 · N235LY · Substantial damage > According to the plt, he was taking off from a lake when he decided that he did not have sufficient room to clear trees in his flt path. He aborted the takeoff & the acft settled onto a gravel berm & slid into tundra. The plt believed that the accident would… - [NTSB ANC84LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84LA180.md): Cessna U206 · Hartman River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1984 · N5015U · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that after takeoff the right gear collided with brush slowing the aircraft. The aircraft then touched down in rough terrain and nosed over. - [NTSB ANC84FA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84FA169.md): Stinson 108 · Hayes River, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1984 · N6660M · Destroyed > The plt was on a low level flt to spot wild game when the acft crashed on a gravel drainage bar. A witness stated the acft was flying 5 to 6 ft AGL when the accident occurred. - [NTSB ATL84FLT14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FLT14.md): Rockwell S-2R · Lake Comorant, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Sep 8, 1984 · N8478V · Destroyed > The aircraft was taken without permission by an employee of the owner. The employee did not hold an airmens certificate and no record of him ever having flight training could be found. The aircraft was found crashed in a field. No evidence of precrash failure… - [NTSB DEN84FTM03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84FTM03.md): Rotorway Rotorway Executive · Lehi, UT · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 7, 1984 · N5211F · Substantial damage > The student plt was practicing hover taxiing at the abandoned arpt. While taxiing the right skid hit a 3 inch high moundof dirt. The acft bounced up and rolled to the left. The plt attempted to correct using the cyclic but the acft began to roll further to… - [NTSB LAX84FA469](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84FA469.md): Cessna T210J · Valencia, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1984 · N2291R · Destroyed > Witnesses observed the acft entering a slow roll maneuver. As the acft became inverted, the roll rate decreased, the nose of the acft dropped toward the ground & the plane crashed. No preimpact part failure or malfunction was found. Toxicological checks of… - [NTSB NYC84LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA304.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Monticello, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1984 · N4363T · Substantial damage > According to the plt, he was flying instrument approaches to touch and go landings and neglected to extend the landing gear. The automatic gear extension system extended the left main gear before the acft landed. - [NTSB NYC84FA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FA295.md): Aero Commander 680V · Bridgeport, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1984 · N100CT · Destroyed > The acft descended into the water six & 1/2 miles sw of Bridgeport, CT. The acft was on an ILS apch to rwy 06. The acft was in communication with NY TRACON arrvl radar and on his initial call had indicated a desire for a clearance direct tobridgeport. A brief… - [NTSB ANC84FA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84FA166.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Pilot Point, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1984 · N4012Z · Substantial damage > Acft departed denai, AK, at 0730 AKDT. When manuevering for a landing apch on dog salmon river acft stalled contacting dirt bank. Plt was carrying 8 5-gallon gasoline cans. 4 cans were still secured inside the acft after the accident. Only 3 of the cans were… - [NTSB LAX84FUG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84FUG02.md): Phaneuf B8 MOD Gyro · Murrieta, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Sep 2, 1984 · N8474 · Destroyed > A witness observed the gyrocopter circle the aprt. On the second time around, it dropped down low on the downwind leg and disappeared behind a small hill. He also stated the eng was running at full power and that he could hear the rotor blades strike the… - [NTSB ATL84LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA276.md): Grumman G-164A · Leland, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1984 · N48428 · Substantial damage > The plt said he was attempting a roll at low alt shortly after takeoff and was unable to complete the maneuver before the acft collided with the ground. - [NTSB ANC84LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84LA164.md): Cessna 180 · Cordova, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1984 · N3467Y · Substantial damage > According to the plt, he circled the landing area & then began a low pass (upwind leg) at 30 to 40 ft AGL when the acft started to settle. He applied full power, but the acft struck the ground in a level attitude & rolled to a stop in a boulder patch. During… - [NTSB LAX84FA466](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84FA466.md): Beech C-23 · Huntington Bch, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1984 · N6695C · Substantial damage > The 2330 ft rwy had a 674 ft displaced threshold & power lines near the apch end. The plt reported that during arrival, he made a steep apch with full flaps & min power. After touching down at about midfield, he realized there was insufficient rwy remaining &… - [NTSB ATL84FA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FA274.md): Cessna 402C · Albertville, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1984 · N55LP · Destroyed > Plt was executing an non-directional beacon approach to rwy 23. Instrument meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. Radar information obtained during the investigation revealed the plt did not stabilize the airspeed while executing the… - [NTSB LAX84FJA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84FJA02.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Wailuku Maui, HI · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 30, 1984 · N835FC · Destroyed > The acft collided with rising terrain during a pleasure flt around Hawaii. The plt turned from the shorline inland to look at a waterfall. He started a climb from 500 ft to clear the 2000 ft level. The plt does not remember any of the accident sequence. - [NTSB LAX84FA504](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84FA504.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Tucson, AZ · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1984 · N4575L · Destroyed > controlled flight into terrain that resulted from the pilot's failure to ensure a safe VFR altitude. The dark night, which restricted the pilot's view of terrain, was a factor in this accident. - [NTSB LAX84FA459](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84FA459.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Yucaipa, CA · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1984 · N15699 · Destroyed > The acft was observed with its' wing dipping as it flew low over a valley. The acft then touched down in a fld, collidedwith a boulder and a tractor trailer. Examination of the acft disclosed no evidence of a malfunction. The accident site is 6 miles east of… - [NTSB LAX84LA455](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA455.md): Hughes 269B · Goleta, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1984 · N9380F · Substantial damage > The student plt was practicing during solo flt and collided with the ground during an aerial taxi. The student explainedthat after a normal landing he pulled enough collective to make the acft light on the skids and proceeded to taxi along the ground by… - [NTSB NYC84FA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FA294.md): Cessna 414 · Wallingford, VT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1984 · N18SM · Destroyed > The plt was executing second attempt for a instrument apch, lda rwy 19, following a missed apch on the first attempt. The plt last reported over the iaf, 9 mis north of the arpt. The acft collided with a mountain at a elevation of 1700 ftand 5 mis south of… - [NTSB FTW84LA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA356.md): Gulfstream 520 · Goliad, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1984 · N4183B · Destroyed > Acft was found abandoned. Wreckage scene indicates collision with trees prior to collision with terrain. Acft suspected of being used for illegal cargo operations. - [NTSB MKC84LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA258.md): Piper PA-36-400 · Hill City, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1984 · N269JW · Destroyed > The plt cleared some power lines and descended to spray a sunflower field. The acft descended until it contacted the flowers with the landing gear. The tall flowers destroyed the leading edges of the acft wings and the landing gear. The drag slowed the acft… - [NTSB DEN84LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA262.md): Hiller UH-12C · Kindred, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1984 · N96168 · Substantial damage > The practice autorotation to touchdown began at 500 ft AGL. Shortly after initiating the flare the tail rotor contacted the ground. The pilot was scheduled for a private pilot helicopter check ride on the afternoon of the accident. - [NTSB NYC84LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA280.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Caldwell, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1984 · N4314L · Substantial damage > The acft hit the surface of the water during a low pass which was described by a witness as 10-30 ft AGL & done in a series of passes with 'wings wobbling' until the pass that damaged the gear & wing causing the plt & acft to depart the area. Upon returning… - [NTSB SEA84LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA206.md): Donald E. Bradshaw Starduster TOO · Whidbey Island, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1984 · CGIPZ · Destroyed > Witnesses stated the acft was engaged in aerobatics before it contacted the water and was destroyed. - [NTSB ATL84IA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84IA262.md): Cessna 150H · Gastonia, NC · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1984 · N50319 · Minor damage > Plt reached charlotte, NC, and discovered he could not transmit on the acft radio. Plt diverted to gasotnia, NC, but could not locate the arpt because of lowering visibility. Plt flew around for a few minutes looking for identifiable landmarks. Precautionary… - [NTSB DEN84LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA253.md): Grumman G-164A · Arthur, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1984 · N5332 · Substantial damage > Acft flown at high gross weight in high density altitude conditions. The plt said takeoff pwr was added too late to stopthe descent at the start of a spray run. - [NTSB MKC84LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA255.md): Grumman G-164B · Marianna, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1984 · N6730K · Substantial damage > The landing gear contacted the bean crop which was being sprayed with sodium chlorate and the acft nosed over. - [NTSB ANC84LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84LA139.md): Cessna 170B · Barter Island, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1984 · N2779C · Substantial damage > Plt landed on a gravel bar in wilderness for hunting. Two days later, estimating about 1400 ft of usable surface was available for takeoff, he elected to takeoff uphill to take advantage of a slight headwind condition in that direction. The surface of loose… - [NTSB BFO84FU003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO84FU003.md): Ultralight Flight Phantom · South Boston, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 14, 1984 · UNREG · Destroyed > The plt arrived at the arpt about 1530 for a demo flt & possible purchase of a phantom Ultralight. The FBO had the plt fly a C-152 from the right seat to familiarize the plt to fly with the control stick on the right & the throttle on the left since this is… - [NTSB ANC84FA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84FA137.md): Piper PA-18A · Mckinley, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1984 · N1561P · Substantial damage > The acft crashed while attemptng a takeoff from a gravel bar. The plt estimated the useable area for takeoff as 400 to 500 ft. investigation revealed that the density altitude was at least 3400 ft MSL. A test eng run after the acft was recovered, determined… - [NTSB DEN84LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA258.md): Piper PA-25-150 · New Rockford, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1984 · N6431Z · Substantial damage > Plt stated, 'on spray run. Got to close to sunflowers. When I started hitting them on the landing gear the plane slowed down and didn't have enough speed or power to get out so the plane landed in the sunflower field in about 50 yards.' 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