# NTSB investigations, IA: 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. ## Latest cases - [NTSB CHI07LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA213.md): Air Tractor AT-402A · Laurel, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2007 · N203DM · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to maintain clearance with the upsloping terrain for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CHI06LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA258.md): Garner Garner Falcon · Newton, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2006 · N6194Y · Destroyed > An inflight collision with terrain during an unknown phase of flight. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience. - [NTSB CHI02FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA009.md): Beech 58 · Dubuque, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2001 · N7235R · Destroyed > The pilot continued flight into known adverse weather and disregarded the minimum descent altitude. Additional factors were the conditions conducive to pilot fatigue, fog, and night. - [NTSB CHI00LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA014.md): Howlett KR-2 · Denison, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1999 · N7057V · Destroyed > the pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance from rising terrain and the intentional low altitude flight. Factors were the known turbulence, rising terrain, and the inadequate in-flight decision to fly at low altitudes. - [NTSB CHI99FA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA356.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Clinton, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1999 · N5747U · Destroyed > the pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather conditions and not maintaining altitude/clearance. Factors were the low clouds, rain, and dark night conditions. - [NTSB CHI99LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA187.md): Grumman AA-5KB · Iowa City, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1999 · N4531R · Substantial damage > the pilot stalled the airplane. Factors included the instructor pilot's inadequate preflight briefing and improper in flight decision. - [NTSB CHI98LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA103.md): Cessna 310Q · Council Bluffs, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1998 · N1521T · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment during the landing. The dark night was a factor. - [NTSB CHI98LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA050.md): Cessna 402B · Spencer, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1997 · N22NC · Substantial damage > The pilot failure to comply with the prescribed IFR procedure and his not following his company's operations specifications. Low clouds and fog were are contributing factors. - [NTSB CHI97FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FA067.md): Cessna 150 · Larchwood, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 1997 · N714EE · Destroyed > the noninstrument-rated pilot's takeoff into instrument meteorological conditions. The weather was a factor. - [NTSB CHI96LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA232.md): Cessna 188 · Independence, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1996 · N9542J · Substantial damage > the delayed jettison of the dry chemicals by the pilot. The inability of the airplane to climb was a related factor. - [NTSB CHI95LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA062.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Fort Dodge, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1994 · N7JD · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper IFR procedure. The low ceiling and fog were a factor. - [NTSB CHI94LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA045.md): Cessna 210B · Dubuque, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1993 · N9684X · Substantial damage > Flight by the pilot into known icing conditions, which resulted in airframe icing and an inability of the aircraft to maintain altitude on the ILS glidepath, once the landing gear was lowered. The weather conditions were related factors. - [NTSB CHI94LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA044.md): Beech 23 · Denison, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1993 · N6959Q · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's inadequate remedial action. A factor associated with the accident is the student pilot's inadequate aircraft handling. - [NTSB CHI93LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA052.md): Cessna 402B · Cedar Rapids, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1992 · N17CH · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain a proper glidepath. - [NTSB CHI93LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA051.md): Cessna 172 · La Porte City, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1992 · N54959 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to properly align the airplane with the runway. - [NTSB CHI92LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA038.md): Swearingen SA-226T · Iowa, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1991 · N14TP · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear which resulted in the propeller blades contacting the runway during the landing. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's failure to follow a checklist during the approach. - [NTSB CHI90DCD02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DCD02.md): Bell 47G-2 · Wall Lake, IA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 26, 1990 · N90529 · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain rotor RPM during takeoff. The high density altitude and uphill terrain were factors. - [NTSB MKC88LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88LA155.md): Cessna 188B · Sumner, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1988 · N4999R · Substantial damage > During takeoff for an aerial application operation, the pilot said he was not able to climb high enough to clear a 4 foot high road at the end of the runway. He collided with the road, shearing off the main ldg gear and substantially damaging the acft. He… - [NTSB MKC88DCD03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88DCD03.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Eldora, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 8, 1988 · N9612P · Substantial damage > Pilot was spraying a bean field when a witness saw his aircraft strike the ground. The aircraft then climbed to approximately 200 feet and leveled off. It then began a gentle climb, then entered a spin and desended into the ground. Examination of the aircraft… - [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 MKC86FCD01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86FCD01.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Lenox, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 29, 1986 · N7029Z · Destroyed > The acft collided with a fence during a takeoff with a full load of chemical pesticide. Collision with the ground resulted in a fire. The plt, who was seriously burned and later died, stated on his way to the hospital that he attempted to dump the acft load… - [NTSB MKC84LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA153.md): Hiller 12E · Bedford, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1984 · N2726C · Substantial damage > The plt had made two swath runs & was descending to begin the third. He stated that the turn was downwind & as he approached the level-off altitude he encountered a downdraft. The acft impacted the ground & rolled over. The plt also stated that the downdraft… - [NTSB MKC84LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA111.md): Piper PA-23-150 · Oelwein, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1984 · N2128P · Substantial damage > The acft landed gear up. The pilot said he was distracted by the call of another acft on unicum & began looking for thatacft in or near the traffic pattern. - [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 MKC83LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA210.md): Cessna 188A · Klemme, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1983 · N9921G · Substantial damage > The acft inadvertently descended into the tops of a corn crop while dispensing smoke in preparation for spraying. The induced drag slowed the acft and it landed hard. The plt stated he diverted his his attn to the spray nozzles. - [NTSB MKC83LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA188.md): Weatherly 201B · Agency, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1983 · N1259W · Destroyed > The plt was engaged in aerial application over a small 9 acre bean field that was surrounded on 3 sides by hedge rows. He reported that as he descended on the leeward side of a hedge row to begin a swath run, the acft encountered turbulence & mushed into the… - [NTSB MKC83FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83FA045.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Dubuque, IA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1982 · N4091U · Destroyed > At 2015 the flt contacted ARTCC & requested Dubuque wx. They were advised that Dubuque was 500 ft indefinite ceiling, sky obscured, visibility 1/2 mi fog & they would be vectored for a back course rwy 13 apch. The flt then requested the front course apch to… - [NTSB MKC82DA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82DA162.md): Cessna T188C · Mechanicsville, IA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 31, 1982 · N4927J · Destroyed > The pilot began his takeoff from a 2200 ft strip with a load of about 40 gallons of fuel and 1500 to 1600 lbs of seed. He reported that the wind was from the southeast at 2 mph, the temperature was 74 deg, and the elevation was 800 ft. the aircraft became… - [NTSB MKC82FA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82FA160.md): Cessna T310R · Council Bluffs, IA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1982 · N2906A · Destroyed > The omaha weather was reported (in part) to be 3500 ft scattered, estimated 6000 ft broken, 18000 ft broken, visibility 4 mi with fog and haze, wind 200 deg at 5 KTS. However, the aircrew of a preceeding flight that arrived about 8 min earlier said they… - [NTSB MKC82DA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82DA082.md): Bell 47G2 · Thornton, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 14, 1982 · N8426E · Substantial damage > During the downwind turn for the fourth spraying pass the pilot encountered a gust of wind. The pilot stated he applied power, collective and cyclic to level off at spraying altitude but the wind was too strong to prevent the tailboom from striking the ground. - [NTSB MKC82FCD07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82FCD07.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Fairfield, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Apr 26, 1982 · N5035N · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that he intended to fly down the runway to have a photographer take pictures to be used in publicity for airshows. After several passes (one inverted), the pilot landed to talk with the photographer. The photographer stated they agreed that a… ## 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'IA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND 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&state=IA --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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