# NTSB investigations, WI: 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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB CHI07LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA280.md): McFaul, Daniel D. Quicksilver GT500 · New London, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2007 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining airspeed during the unintentional takeoff and the pilot's inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB CHI07CA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA087.md): Cessna 150 · LaCrosse, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 9, 2007 · N7272S · Substantial damage
  > The dual student's failure to maintain the proper glidepath and clearance from terrain and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. A factor was the flight instructor's fatigue.
- [NTSB CHI06FA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA218.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Boyceville, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2006 · N658CD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and the certified flight instructor's delayed remedial action and inadequate supervision of the flight training, which resulted in an inadvertent stall during a base to final turn to the landing runway. An…
- [NTSB CHI05CA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA275.md): Cessna T206H · Sturgeon Bay, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 27, 2005 · N206WK · Substantial damage
  > The unexpected wave that the airplane encountered during the landing flare.
- [NTSB CHI05LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA237.md): Kircher RV-8 · Menomonie, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2005 · N505DF · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to perform an aerobatic roll during takeoff, the low altitude, and his failure to maintain clearance from the crops and terrain.
- [NTSB CHI05CA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA206.md): Luscombe 8F · Sturtevant, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2005 · N1841B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not obtaining/maintaining airplane control during the aborted takeoff. A factor was the berm.
- [NTSB CHI05FA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05FA197.md): North American F-51D · Malone, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2005 · N6327T · Destroyed
  > The pilot not maintaining aircraft control and clearance from terrain for undetermined reasons during a low level maneuver.
- [NTSB CHI05LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA091.md): Aeronca 7AC · Wautoma, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2005 · N82051 · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent stall and low airspeed by the pilot-in-command while maneuvering. Additional causes were the low altitude when the stall occurred and excessive takeoff weight by the pilot-in-command.
- [NTSB CHI04CA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA250.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Crivitz, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 2, 2004 · N8173J · Substantial damage
  > The proper touchdown point not attained by the pilot during landing. The road and tailwind were contributing factors.
- [NTSB CHI04FA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04FA223.md): Cessna 172L · Webster, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2004 · N3599F · Destroyed
  > The high velocity impact with terrain for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI04CA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA189.md): Luscombe 8A · Merrill, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 21, 2004 · N45628 · Substantial damage
  > The dual student's failure to maintain directional control during the initial climb after takeoff and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. A contributing factor was that all available runway was not used for takeoff due to the touch-and-go…
- [NTSB CHI04FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04FA045.md): Mooney 20E · Webster, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 2003 · N1275X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate decision to conduct a low altitude flight maneuver without sufficient altitude to maintain clearance from the terrain. Low altitude flight and ostentatious display are contributing factors.
- [NTSB CHI03LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA272.md): Piper PA-25 · Brandon, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2003 · N4346Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain clearance from the corn crop during an aerial application maneuver. Additional factors were the terrain induced turbulence and the corn crop.
- [NTSB CHI03LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA093.md): Luscombe 8A · Sturtevant, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2003 · N45799 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's abrupt liftoff resulting in his failure to maintain adequate airspeed followed by a stall. Also causal was the instructor's inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB CHI02LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA158.md): Beech B35 · Lakewood, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2002 · N352GF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during takeoff when he encountered a stall after failing to maintain airspeed.
- [NTSB CHI02LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA134.md): Aeronca 7FC · Neenah, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 2002 · N85258 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining control of the airplane during the landing approach, and his failure to maintain clearance from terrain.
- [NTSB CHI01FA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA085.md): Cessna 152 · Horicon, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 2001 · N5085P · Destroyed
  > the inadvertent stall/spin. Additional factors included the aerobatic manuevers, low altitude, and the procedures not followed.
- [NTSB CHI01LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA054.md): Cessna 152 · Sturtevant, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 2000 · N757DX · Substantial damage
  > The unsuitable terrain for landing selected by the student pilot, the inadequate initial training by the flight instructor, and the flight instructor's decision to send the student pilot on a solo flight in known adverse weather conditions. Factors to the…
- [NTSB CHI00FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA057.md): Beech D-95A Travelair · Dunbar, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 2000 · N5918S · Destroyed
  > the pilot failed to maintain a proper glidepath and obstacle clearance during an instrument approach. Additional factors to the accident included the dark night, icing conditions, flight into known adverse weather, and conditions conducive to pilot fatigue.
- [NTSB CHI99LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA007.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Superior, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1998 · N924TA · Destroyed
  > the pilot not maintaining clearance with the terrain, and his improper decision to enter maneuvers too close to the terrain. Factors contributing to this accident were the aerobatic maneuvers, the trees and the berm.
- [NTSB CHI98LA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA339.md): Enstrom 480 · Green Bay, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1998 · N142CC · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm during a practice autorotation.
- [NTSB CHI98LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA083.md): Nerstrom-Tailwind W-8 · Lodi, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 1998 · N12038 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain a proper altitude due to the whiteout conditions. Factors associated with the accident were the low pass performed by the pilot and the visual illusion created by the whiteout conditions.
- [NTSB CHI96LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA180.md): Cessna 152 · Eau Claire, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1996 · N94647 · Destroyed
  > the flight instructor's inadequate supervision. A factor relating to the accident was: the student pilot's improper flare.
- [NTSB CHI95LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA133.md): Piper J-3 · Elk Creek, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1995 · N26991 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the trees. Factors in the accident include the trees, the tailwind condition, and the pilot's lack of proper certification.
- [NTSB CHI94FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94FA048.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Antigo, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1993 · N550BC · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot in command to maintain proper altitude.
- [NTSB CHI91DEP10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DEP10.md): Allan R. Goldman Dragonfly · Kenosha, WI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 16, 1991 · N222TH · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate aircraft design and insufficient information regarding wing versus canard angle for an amateur built aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI90MA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90MA244.md): Bell 206B · Elkhorn, WI · Accident · 5 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1990 · N16933 · Destroyed
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, and his failure to attain adequate altitude before flying over rising terrain at night. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, fog, haze, rising terrain, and the lack of visual cues that were available to the…
- [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 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 CHI90LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA107.md): Cessna 150G · Franklin, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1990 · N3876J · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the pilot, and his failure to maintain runway alignment during the attempted go-around (aborted landing). The wind conditions and soft terrain were related factors.
- [NTSB CHI90FA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA065.md): Cessna 402B · Appleton, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 1990 · N87163 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to continue flight into known adverse weather conditions resulting in a windshear encounter with insufficient altitude for recovery. The existing adverse weather conditions were factors.
- [NTSB CHI90LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA041.md): Cessna 172N II · Middleton, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1989 · N75912 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of flaps to provide lift on short final approach instead of applying power and the failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB CHI90FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA028.md): Beech A36 · Shell Lake, WI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1989 · N1607W · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to perform a missed approach, his descending below the minimum descent altitude, and his failure to maintain proper altitude to avoid impact with the terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot-in-command's lack of total…
- [NTSB CHI88DEP12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88DEP12.md): Piper PA-36-300 · Pulaski, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Sep 14, 1988 · N57847 · Destroyed
  > The aircraft descended at a high rate of speed, 75 degrees nosedown, into the terrain. His widow stated that the pilot had left home at approximately 2100 CST on the accident night, in an inebriated condition. After a discussion about his drinking, he…
- [NTSB CHI88FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88FA120.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Wautoma, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 31, 1988 · N28156 · Destroyed
  > Performance of an aerobatic maneuver with insufficient altitude for recovery.
- [NTSB CHI88FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88FA056.md): Cessna 150M · Norwalk, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1988 · N9458U · Destroyed
  > The pilot made several calls to the fss and obtained weather briefings for reported and forecast IFR conditions along his proposed route of flight. After departure from sparta, Wisconsin in weather described by witnesses to be below VMC, the aircraft impacted…
- [NTSB CHI87LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA073.md): Cessna 182M · East Troy, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 1987 · N71383 · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft was cruising at approximately 2000 feet AGL when the engine began running rough. The plt stated that he added carburetor heat and leaned the mixture, but the engine continued to run rough. The plt elected to make a precautionary landing in an…
- [NTSB CHI86LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA181.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Middleton, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1986 · N2444N · Substantial damage
  > The CFI and student had been practicing touch-and-go's and had just made a full stop landing. The CFI reported that during a subsequent soft field takeoff, accelleration seemed a little slow, and after lift-off, the aircraft seemed to stop accelerating…
- [NTSB CHI86FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FA092.md): Beech G18S · Janesville, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 1986 · N723T · Destroyed
  > The aircraft impacted the ground about 1,000 ft to the left of the runway. The pilot stated that he did not have visual contact with the ground & remembers attempting to make a missed approach. Conditions were IMC.
- [NTSB CHI86LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA078.md): Mooney M20-K · Madison, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 1986 · N1156C · Substantial damage
  > A gear up landing was performed by the pilot. He stated that he was distracted by an airliner ahead of him in the pattern and did not consult his before landing checklist. He also stated that he had not flown much in the last three months.
- [NTSB CHI85LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA298.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Pepin, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1985 · N38174 · Destroyed
  > The aircraft traveled three quarters down a 2300 foot sod runway and the pilot attempted to takeoff with 55 KIAS. The aircraft mushed into trees off the end of the runway when the pilot couldn't obtain flying speed. The pilot reported full engine RPM was…
- [NTSB CHI85LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA161.md): Cessna 150G · Stevens Point, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1985 · N4609X · Substantial damage
  > During a low level flt over a river, the plt initiated a turn to reverse direction at 300 ft AGL. The acft contacted the water during the descending turn and nosed over.
- [NTSB CHI85LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA126.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Markesan, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1985 · N54815 · Substantial damage
  > Although the pilot believed he had enough visibility to land at this unlighted airfield at dusk, he, in fact, aligned the aircraft up approximately 20 feet to the right of the runway. He landed in a shallow snowbank that paralleled the entire length of the…
- [NTSB CHI85FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85FA020.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Bruce, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1984 · N2898D · Destroyed
  > The acft crashed into a heavily wooded area during a x-country personal flight. Witnesses observed the acft circle the lighted football field at atlanta, WI, at an altitude low enough that they feared the acft would hit trees in the vicinity. At this time 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 CHI83FA371](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA371.md): Siai-Marchetti F.260C · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1983 · IRAID · Substantial damage
  > The foreign registered plt had a statement of aerobatic competency by an FAA inspector which contained a min alt limitation of 300 ft AGL. While performing at an air show, he had planned to pull up in a half loop, make a half roll on top, enter a 2 turn spin…
- [NTSB CHI83LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA245.md): Aeronca 7ECA · Wentworth, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1983 · N2563F · Substantial damage
  > The CFI stated that he gave the student a simulated emergency landing. When the acft was about 10-20 ft above the ground a gust of wind caught the acft. The acft dropped suddenly and hit the ground. The landing gear folded and the fuselage and wing tips were…
- [NTSB CHI83FA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA139.md): Beech 58 · Miwaulkee, WI · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1983 · N6838S · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that he noted a fairly loud sound as the landing gear locked in the up position. Later, he was unable to extend the gear with either the normal or emergency systems. The circuit breaker would pop each time he tried the normal system. The…
- [NTSB CHI83LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA109.md): Cessna 150 · Calumetville, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 1983 · N11454 · Substantial damage
  > Tais Cessna 150 collided with snow covered terrain while practicing the results of 'ground effect'. The weather was VMC and no flight plan was filed. The pilot was not injured in the accident. The flight originated at fond du lac WI at 1200 CST on feb. 12,…
- [NTSB CHI83LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA107.md): Cessna 150 · Mauston, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1983 · N6126T · Substantial damage
  > The acft collided with a frozen lake during a low pass while sight seeing. The pilot stated that he dropped down to 250 feet AGL to see if anyone was fishing and hit a downdraft. The acft descended and made contact with the snow and ice covered lake. The…

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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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'WI' 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
```

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