# 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 60 of 70 · 3,485 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB DEN84LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA105.md): Callair A · Tremonton, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1984 · N8260H · Substantial damage > The acft collided with a snow covered field while the plt was applying carbon black and fertilizer to induce snow melt. The overcast sky'gave a white-out effect on depth perception'. The collision with a rise in the field tore off the landing gear and the… - [NTSB NYC84MA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84MA102.md): Piper PA-31 · Cumberland, MD · Accident · 3 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1984 · N6629L · Destroyed > Approx 16 min prior to the accident the plt was cleared for the localizer DME approach. The acft collided with the mountainous terrain on a hdg of about 220 degrees at approx 8.5 DME on a bearing of 051 degrees from the arpt. As indicated on the loc/dme rwy… - [NTSB FTW84LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA154.md): Bell 206L-1 · Intracstl City, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1984 · N27798 · Substantial damage > The helicopter collided with marsh terrain while spotting dead alligators. The plt does not remember events of the accident. The helicopter operator stated the helicopter appeared to have impacted at a low airspeed at a normal RPM. The emergemcy floats were… - [NTSB MKC84LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA088.md): Piper PA-18 · Point Lookout, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 29, 1984 · N74WB · Substantial damage > The plt angled in on the final approach at low alt. And the right landing gear hit a snowbank. The collision pulled the acft into the snow and it nosed over. - [NTSB NYC84FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FA092.md): Cessna 425 · Dryden, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1984 · N6886D · Destroyed > The plt stated that he was utilizing the autopilot and flt director to execute the ILS appch to rwy 32. The autopilot was tracking the localizer while the pilot controlled the rate of descent along the glideslope with pitch command wheel on the autopilot,… - [NTSB LAX84LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA190.md): Mooney M20C · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 1984 · N6518U · Substantial damage > The plt reported that he failed to extend the landing gear prior to touchdown. Subsequently, the acft was damaged during a wheels up landing. - [NTSB FTW84LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA137.md): Piper PA-25-150 · Altus, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1984 · N6090Z · Destroyed > The acft crashed in a wheat field that was being spray, then was destoyed by a post crash fire. According to the operator, the plt was at the end of a swath run when he glanced into the cockpit to visually check how much chemical was remaining in the hopper.… - [NTSB ATL84FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FA099.md): Piper PA-30-160 · Massies Mill, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 1984 · N8742Y · Destroyed > While en route, the plt was progressing northbound when he contacted the Washington fss at 2134 EST for updated wx info. At that time, he described his position as north of lynchburg, VA. The fss briefer noted that his voice was normal, his manner was calm &… - [NTSB DEN84LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA088.md): Mooney M20C · Angel Fire, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1984 · N6210U · Substantial damage > The plt reported that during takeoff, the acft slowed as it hit patches of slush. He lifted off at the end of the rwy & retracted the gear while in ground effect. The acft would not maintain flying speed & settled in snow. It then went thru a fence beyond the… - [NTSB ATL84LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA094.md): Beech F33A · Marion, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1984 · N34CN · Substantial damage > The plt stated he was involved in a discussion with the company president, who was on board, during the landing apch and he failed to use the checklist. The acft was landed gear up. It was later determined the gear up warning horn was inop. - [NTSB DEN84LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA083.md): Maule M-4S · Three Forks, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 1984 · N9832M · Substantial damage > The plt was flying low toward rising terrain. The airspeed slowed to the point that the point that the acft mushed into the ground and cartwheeled. The plt said he had not removed all the frost on the wings prior to flt and he thought the stall speed was… - [NTSB MIA84LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84LA071.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Naranjito, PR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1984 · N15MM · Substantial damage > The acft collided with hilly terrain during a low pass. The plt was preparing to land at a nearby private airstrip. - [NTSB DEN84FA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84FA081.md): Enstrom F-28C · Chester, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1984 · N776FS · Destroyed > According to a company employee, the plt made a radio call from a remote mountain site where the plt was doing some workon a transmitter tower & stated that he was taking off, & if the employee did not hear from him in an hour to come look for him. The… - [NTSB DEN84FA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84FA076.md): Beech A36 · Columbus, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 1984 · N719K · Destroyed > The plt took off at night in the company of plts flying 2 other acft, a Cessna 150 & a Piper PA-22. N719K, a Beech A36 bonanza, was flying ahead of the other 2 acft. The plt of 1 of the other acft stated that the bonanza plt would usually fly at a slower… - [NTSB MIA84FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84FA067.md): Bell 206B · Stuart, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1984 · N51DC · Destroyed > Witnesses observed the helicopter flying at 100 to 150 ft above the water & about 100 yds offshore. They observed & heard nothing unusual, except they said the helicopter began descending until it impacted the water. The rear doors had been removed for the… - [NTSB FTW84FA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84FA122.md): Beech 77 · Fritch, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1984 · N3829D · Destroyed > The acft departed on 1/27/84 and failed to return from a 2 hour local flt. Time of departure was 1330 CST. On 1/28/84, afisherman on lake meredith found an acft wheel floating in the water. This wheel was later found to have the same part numbers and paint as… - [NTSB MIA84IA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84IA062.md): Beech D18S · Jacksonville, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 1984 · N348W · Minor damage > The acft landed gear up at the Jacksonville, airport. Exam of the gear ext system revealed no malfunctions or failures. - [NTSB MIA84FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84FA056.md): Cessna T207A · Zolfo Springs, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 1984 · N73180 · Destroyed > The acft collided with trees and the ground during takeoff in IMC weather. The visibility was zero due to ground fog. There were no known witnesses to the accident but there was evidence of a collision with a 60 ft high tree at the end of the 3000 ft rwy. It… - [NTSB ANC84LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84LA029.md): Cessna 172RG · Big Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 1984 · N4856V · Substantial damage > The dual student and instructor were practicing emergency procedures. During the turn onto final approach the left main landing gear and left wing struck a snowbank. Flying club procedures state that no emergency practice procedure will be conducted below 500… - [NTSB DEN84FA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84FA065.md): Cessna 320C · Provo, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 1984 · N3037T · Destroyed > The acft had been cleared for an ILS rwy 13 apch. A witness, located just north of the rwy, saw an acft pass overhead & stated that the acft was not an a correct apch. The acft then began heading west as if to circle for a 2nd apch. The witness also estimated… - [NTSB LAX84LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA217.md): Cessna 182Q · Hana, HI · Accident · 3 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 1984 · N95811 · Destroyed > The acft disappeared from radar about 8 mi north of Hana, HI, while on an over-water flt. When it did not return from the flt, a search was intiated, but the acft was not found. Only the nose wheel strut (which washed ashore) and a life vest (found by… - [NTSB LAX84FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84FA130.md): Bell 47J-2 · Kahuku, HI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 1984 · N2097 · Destroyed > About 3 min after takeoff, the helicopter was observed descending in a 'gliding fashion' until water impact. A witness reported that it appeared to be flying straight & did not appear to be in trouble. The witness reported that she could hear the eng & it… - [NTSB CHI84FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84FA073.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Traverse City, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 1984 · N3776T · Destroyed > Prior to the flt, the plt made a phone call to a relative who lived near the southeast side of long lake & said he would 'pass over in about 10 min.' After he took off, the acft was observed in a low pass over the southeast corner of the lake. The acft then… - [NTSB MIA84FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84FA053.md): Cessna 210M · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1983 · N761HZ · Destroyed > At 1926 the plt was cleared for the LOC bc arch for rwy 27R. At 1927 the acft acknowledged a clearance to land. 10 secs later the radar target disappeared. The plt was rescued at 2050 from the waters of the atlantic ocean about 1 mioff the Beach at West Palm… - [NTSB MKC84LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA044.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Manhattan, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1983 · N55890 · Substantial damage > The plt stated that during her arrival at Manhattan, KS, the rwy had patches of snow & was surrounded by snow covered terrain. Just prior to landing, she became aware of a snowbank at the apch end of the rwy. She took evasive action, but the right main gear… - [NTSB NYC84LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA055.md): Bell 47-G3B1 · Dummerston, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1983 · N48316 · Substantial damage > The plt initiated a practice autorotation from about 600 ft AGL. Airspeed was about 55 KTS with low m/r RPM due to low gross weight. A moderate flare was initiated in an effort to increase rotor RPM, reducing the airspeed to 40 KTS. However, the application… - [NTSB NYC84FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FA054.md): Cessna 310R · Buffalo, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1983 · N87291 · Destroyed > The acft collided with lake erie during ILS approach to rwy 05 at Buffalo, NY. The acft had been descended to 3000 ft and the plt reported turning inbound from dunkirk VOR to the ILS. He was cleared for the approach and told to report the outer marker to… - [NTSB LAX84LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA104.md): Bell 47H-1 · Paradise, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1983 · N42403 · Destroyed > According to witnesses, the helicopter lifted off near the north end of rwy 17 while on an eastenly heading. After lift-off, it turned right, as if to proceed down the rwy. After rising to about 5 ft AGL, it settled & contacted the rwy, rose again, then… - [NTSB CHI84LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA059.md): Cessna 310 · Brainerd, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1983 · N37252 · Substantial damage > After making a vor/dme apch, the plt circled to land on rwy 23 in wx conditions of light snow & fog. The terrain & rwy were covered with snow. The plt tried to contact Brainerd UNICOM to have the rwy lights turned up, but he received no response. He could… - [NTSB LAX84FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84FA101.md): Beech 95-A55 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1983 · N1563Z · Destroyed > The acft crashed during a local multi-engine instructional flight. There were no known witnesses to the accident. Examination of the wreckage failed to reveal any pre-impact malfunction of the aircraft or engine. - [NTSB ANC84LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84LA022.md): Cessna C-185A · Quinhagak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1983 · N9706H · Substantial damage > The acft struck a snowbank during an attemped go-around. According to the plt there were no mechanical problems that contributed to the accident. The plt did not submit an accident report and attempts to reach him by telephone have been unsuccessful. The… - [NTSB CHI84LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA057.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Owosso, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1983 · N7234D · Substantial damage > The acft crashed shortly after takeoff from owasso airport. The plt stated that he noticed the takeoff roll was longer than normal but everything seemed alright until approximately 100 ft AGL when the acft would no longer climb. The acft impacted about 1/2… - [NTSB SEA84FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84FA101.md): Cessna T210M · East Sound, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1983 · N761PW · Destroyed > The acft collided with steeply upsloping terrain along the NE side of orcas island. The plt had been reportedly flying throughout the puget Sound/pacific nw area for more than 10 years & was familiar with the terrain & associated wx. Several plts located in… - [NTSB LAX84FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84FA096.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Danville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1983 · N2862C · Destroyed > The acft collided with rising terrain at the 1600 ft level on a dark night. The plt was on a night cross-country and hadmade a radio call saying he was unsure of his position. He then reported his alt as 2000 ft. the buchanan tower gave him a heading to fly… - [NTSB FTW84LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA089.md): Cessna 150G · Clinton, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1983 · N4012J · Destroyed > Three witnesses observed the acft flying low before it went out of sight behind trees. Two of them reported that the plt made 3 low fly-bys with the eng sounding normal, then they heard the acft impact in a field on the 3rd pass. An exam of the crash site… - [NTSB CHI84FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84FA053.md): Cessna T210M · White Lk Twnshp, MI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1983 · N761RN · Destroyed > At about 1600, the acft was taken out of a heated hangar & parked on the ramp for refueling. It remained outside until the plt took off at about 1740 EST. During that time, snow was falling & the temp dropped from 34 to 31 deg. The plt initially contacted the… - [NTSB FTW84FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84FA082.md): Cessna 310K · Hodgen, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1983 · N310JD · Destroyed > The plt had purchased the acft at rexburg, id on the day of the accident. Reportedly, the previous owner had flown with the plt, before the plt departed rexburg, and said he had flown the acft very well. The previous owner stated that the DME was not… - [NTSB MIA84FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84FA038.md): Cessna 172RG · Cross City, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1983 · N9682B · Destroyed > While in the vicinity of Cross City the plt requested VFR flt following from jacksonville ARTCC. While he was in radio &radar contact, the controller suddenly lost radar contact with the flt. Radar indicated that the acft made a rapid descent from the cruise… - [NTSB NYC84FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FA042.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Bennington, VT · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1983 · N2958R · Destroyed > The acft crashed into mountainous terrain at about the 1,800 ft level approximately 2 mi south of the arpt. The acft had been cleared for the vor-a approach. The missed approach point is the 6 DME point from the cambridge VOR on the 159 deg radial. Mda is… - [NTSB MKC84LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA031.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Waterloo, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1983 · N600TS · Substantial damage > After takeoff for an FAA part 135 check ride, the aircrew were unable to get a positive up indication for the landing gear. The gear was recycled & then the left main gear would not get a down & locked indication. Repeated attempts to extend the left main… - [NTSB LAX84LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA079.md): Cessna 180 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1983 · N91478 · Destroyed > While on a x-country flt, the acft collided with the crest of a 10,000 ft mountain. Witnesses stated that the plt had circled in the area prior to the accident. The accident reportedly occurred at dusk, but witnesses said the area to the north of the site was… - [NTSB ATL84AA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84AA053.md): Beech A36 · Armuchee, GA · Accident · 6 fatal · Final report · Nov 28, 1983 · N3801N · Destroyed > The acft collided with trees and higher terrain which was adjacent to the VOR approach path. The weather was described by witnesses as stormy with heavy rains and high winds. Some of the occupants of the accident acft were airsick according to the plts radio… - [NTSB SEA84FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84FA023.md): Cessna 304A · Ephrata, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1983 · N98567 · Destroyed > The acft collided with a hilltop during a missed approach in IMC weather. The acft was on an IFR flt plan. The plt stated visual contact was EST at about 2000 ft MSL but ground features were masked in snow. When the plt did not see the airport at the proper… - [NTSB LAX84LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA069.md): Cessna TU206E · Red Rock, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1983 · N1445M · Substantial damage > The acft taxied into a ditch after landing on a road at night. After the acft came to rest it was apparently intentionally burned. Sob & injuries are presumed. The landing site was marked by the placement of white cloths along the edges of the road. The acft… - [NTSB NYC84LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA040.md): Piper PA-18 · Great Pond, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1983 · N1473C · Substantial damage > The plt stated that he was going hunting in a bog with a stream running thru the area. Reportedly, he was making a low pass to check for rocks in the stream before landing when a deer jumped up beside the float plane. He stated that he was watching to see… - [NTSB FTW84MA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84MA069.md): Cessna 210N · El Paso, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1983 · N4742P · Destroyed > N4742P departed El Paso, TX, on an IFR flight plan with a clearance to climb to 10,000 feet. No climb restrictions were included in the clearance. Departure control service was provided by albuquerque ARTCC since El Paso tower had shut downfor the night. The… - [NTSB CHI84FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84FAMS1.md): Mooney M20C · Near Green Bay, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Nov 22, 1983 · N9232M · Destroyed > After a taking off at 2029 CST, the plt climbed to 7000 ft & flew on a southerly heading toward the oshkosh VOR. At 2030, the plt indicated that he had a radio problem, but he remained in radio contact with ATC until a freq change at 2039, then no further… - [NTSB LAX84LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA066.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Peach Springs, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1983 · N8178W · Substantial damage > Reportedly, the wind was variable & gusty when the acft took off from the hualapai arpt, Peach Springs, AZ. The plt reported that after rotating for takeoff, the acft moved laterally to the left, and as he was correcting for the movement, the left main gear… - [NTSB DEN84LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA029.md): Piper PA-18-180 · Colorado Spgs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1983 · N3594P · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The Piper PA-18, N3594P, was being used to tow a burkhart grob flugzeugbau G103 twin astir, N4246L. At 0950 MST, the wind was reported from 310 deg at 9 KTS. Since the terrain sloped downhill to the south, rwy 17R (covered with hard packed snow) was being… - [NTSB ATL84FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FA044.md): Piper PA-31-300 · Charlotte, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1983 · N6459L · Destroyed > The acft was first radar identified about 18 mi north of the arpt & was given radar vectors for a right downwind & base to rwy 36R. While on a downwind heading 150 deg, the plt was assigned a heading of 270 deg & was queried if the arpt wasin sight. The plt… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=230&page=61 ## 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=60 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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