# NTSB investigations: In flight encounter with weather

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 DEN02LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA075.md): American General AA5B · Worland, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2002 · N28717 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's selection of an inadequate altitude for crossing mountainous terrain, resulting in a collision with trees. A contributing factor was the downdraft.
- [NTSB ANC02LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA067.md): Piper PA-18 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2002 · N1129A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, which resulted in a turbulence encounter and subsequent collision with a river embankment during maneuvering flight. A contributing factor was the presence of terrain induced turbulence.
- [NTSB FTW02FA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA192.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Gorman, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2002 · N8681P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control and the exceedence of the design limits of the airplane which resulted in an in-flight break-up. A factor was inadvertent VFR flight into IMC.
- [NTSB SEA02LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA162.md): Infinity Powered Parachute · Lewistown, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2002 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight planning and inadvertent flight into adverse weather conditions. High wind conditions was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB ANC02FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02FA057.md): Hughes OH-6A · Central, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2002 · N345SD · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional flight into adverse weather conditions, and his failure to maintain altitude/clearance, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were the snow and whiteout weather conditions.
- [NTSB SEA02LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA101.md): Cessna 182Q · Yellow Pine, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2002 · N4725N · Substantial damage
  > Compensation for wind conditions inadequate during the approach for landing. A downdraft was a factor.
- [NTSB MIA02FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FA111.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Osteen, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2002 · N9143B · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation and his failure to maintain control of the airplane after entering an area of thunderstorms resulting in an in-flight separation of the right wing and right horizontal stabilizer and impact with the ground during an…
- [NTSB DEN02TA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02TA052.md): Beech 58P · Grand Junction, CO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 10, 2002 · N123Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather conditions. A factor contributing to the accident was the terrain-induced turbulence.
- [NTSB FTW02LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA177.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · Nederland, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2002 · N999DW · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadvertent in-flight encounter with severe turbulence, which resulted in main rotor-tailboom contact and the separation of the tailrotor drive shaft.
- [NTSB DEN02LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA049.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Beaver, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2002 · N171M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing. Contributing factors were mountain waves (wind shear) and crosswind.
- [NTSB ANC02FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02FA042.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2002 · N6969H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of a fuel tank that did not contain a usable quantity of fuel. Factors associated with the accident are the dirt berm, meteorological conditions conducive to carburetor icing, and carburetor ice.
- [NTSB NYC02FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02FA106.md): Cessna A185F · Pleasant Mount, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 30, 2002 · N1577B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision resulting in flight into adverse weather, and his failure to maintain aircraft control, resulting in overstress of the aircraft. A factor was the thunderstorm activity.
- [NTSB MIA02FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FA102.md): Beech F33A · Conway, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 29, 2002 · N858KS · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to request in-flight weather avoidance assistance and his poor in-flight planning/decision for flying into a Level 5 thunderstorm resulting in an in-flight loss of control, uncontrolled descent, and subsequent in-flight collision with…
- [NTSB ATL02LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA111.md): Boeing 757-200 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 2002 · N626DL · No damage
  > In-flight encounter with turbulence during descent, that resulted in an serious injury to the flight attendant.
- [NTSB LAX02FA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA179.md): Cessna 182P · Pleasanton, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 28, 2002 · N52404 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather and his failure to maintain clearance. Contributing factors included the pilot's inadequate preflight planning, the low ceilings, and the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB NYC02LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA103.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Roxbury, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2002 · N36322 · Substantial damage
  > The airplane encountering an unanticipated downdraft that exceeded the climb performance of the airplane.
- [NTSB ANC02FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02FA038.md): Piper PA-18 · Lime Village, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 27, 2002 · N4347Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of weather and his inability to maintain aircraft control. A contributing factor was high winds due to thunderstorm outflow activity.
- [NTSB ANC02LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA039.md): Cessna 185 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 2002 · N80994 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of weather conditions, which precipitated an in-flight loss of control and subsequent collision with terrain. A factor contributing to the accident was the tailwind.
- [NTSB NYC02LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA092.md): Blanik L-13 · Saratoga Spring, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 2002 · N711KR · Substantial damage
  > The glider encountering an unanticipated downdraft, which resulted in insufficient altitude to reach a suitable landing area.
- [NTSB LAX02LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA146.md): Boeing 747-422 · Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean) · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 2002 · N182UA · No damage
  > An in-flight encounter with clear air turbulence and wind shear, which resulted in a serious injury to a flight attendant.
- [NTSB NYC02LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA088.md): Boeing 767-224 · Atlantic Ocean · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2002 · N68160 · No damage
  > The airplane's inadvertent encounter which clear air turbulence during cruise flight.
- [NTSB CHI02LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA111.md): Boeing 757-200 · Springfield, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2002 · N516AT · No damage
  > The flightcrew's failure to follow weather avoidance prcedures and their delay in activating the seat belt sign. Factors were the turbulent thunderstorm weather conditions, and the failure of the National Weather Service to issue an applicable in-flight…
- [NTSB MIA02FA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FA084.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-35 · Carolina, PR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2002 · N45BS · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed (Vs) while maneuvering following inadvertent encounter with clouds resulting in an inadvertent stall and uncontrolled descent and subsequent in-flight collision with trees, a wall, and a building.
- [NTSB LAX02LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA138.md): Airbus Industrie A319-114 · Reno, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2002 · N325NB · No damage
  > The failure of an undetermined cabin crewmember to securely close an aft galley compartment door, which necessitated the injured crewmember leaving her seat to secure the compartment door.
- [NTSB FTW02FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA118.md): Cessna T182 · Amarillo, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2002 · N983HH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power plant while maneuvering, and his intentional flight into adverse weather conditions. Contributing factors were low clouds, fog, the power plant, and low altitude flight.
- [NTSB ATL02FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA077.md): Beech E35 · Blowing Rock, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2002 · N3292C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight in to known IMC, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees in mountainous terrain. A factor was low ceiling.
- [NTSB LAX02FA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA131.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Three Rivers, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2002 · N7839W · Destroyed
  > the pilot's attempt to continue visual flight in instrument meteorological conditions in mountainous terrain. Contributing factors were low ceiling and mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB DEN02LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA036.md): Bell 206B-III · Leadville, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2002 · N997GM · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather, which resulted in a collision with terrain. A contributing factor was the downdraft.
- [NTSB NYC02IA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02IA076.md): Embraer EMB-145LR · Jefferson, NY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2002 · N290SK · Minor damage
  > An in-flight encounter with lightning, which severed two of the four elevator cables.
- [NTSB FTW02LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA101.md): Grumman AA-5 · Lamar, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 2002 · N9265L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's delay in taking immediate remedial action after the flight encountered icing conditions, which resulted in a collision with terrain. A contributing factor to the accident was the icing condition.
- [NTSB ANC02FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02FA025.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Manokotak, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 2002 · N1220R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and subsequent collision with terrain during cruise flight. Factors in the accident were low ceilings, snow, and mountainous snow-covered terrain.
- [NTSB DCA02MA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA02MA029.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 · int'l waters · Accident · Serious injuries · Major investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 2002 · N234NW · Minor damage
  > The flight attendant's injuries were a result of her unsecured lap belt and shoulder harness for undetermined reasons, and the oscillations of the airplane, which were caused by turbulence and large control column inputs by the first officer. Contributing to…
- [NTSB FTW02FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA095.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Marianna, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2002 · N84719 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions and his failure to maintain clearance with terrain while maneuvering. Factors were, the low cloud and mist weather conditions, and the dark night light conditions.
- [NTSB CHI02FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA088.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Niles, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2002 · N5246T · Destroyed
  > Flight into known adverse weather conditions by the pilot and the spatial disorientation of pilot. Contributing factors were the lack of certification by the pilot and the weather conditions.
- [NTSB ANC02LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA021.md): Robinson R-22 · Whittier, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2002 · N8316N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's Failure to maintain a proper descent rate during landing. Factors associated with the accident are variable wind conditions, and the pilot's improper approach to the landing site.
- [NTSB ANC02FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02FA020.md): Cessna 208B · Barrow, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2002 · N208TF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions, and an inadvertent stall. Factors associated with the accident are fog, obscuration, and icing conditions.
- [NTSB ATL02FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA051.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 2002 · N7345W · Destroyed
  > The flight's encounter with isolated severe to extreme turbulence that resulted in an in-flight breakup of the airplane and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ATL02LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA050.md): Cessna 152 · Blowing Rock, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 2002 · N757AS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's in-flight decision to continue flight into an area with high winds that resulted in an in-flight encounter with a downdraft and subsequent loss of control of the airplane and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB NYC02LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA065.md): Boeing 737-724 · Beaumont, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 2002 · N24736 · No damage
  > An inadvertent encounter with convective induced turbulence, which injured a flight attendant. Factors were the failure of the airline to supply direction to the flight crew to indicate when the flight attendants could begin cabin service, and the convective…
- [NTSB MIA02LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA061.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar 601P · Belle Glade, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2002 · N715RM · Substantial damage
  > the pilot continued flight into known adverse weather resulting in a loss of control and subsequent impact with the ground.
- [NTSB ATL02FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA048.md): Bell 206L-1 · New Smyrna Bch., FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2002 · N23PJ · Destroyed
  > The pilot continued visual flight into instrument conditions that resulted in the in-flight collision with trees. Factor were the pilot's alcohol impaired condition, and low cloud conditions.
- [NTSB DEN02LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA029.md): Gulfstream Aerospace G-IV · Broomfield, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2002 · N434QS · No damage
  > the flight attendant's failure to fasten his seatbelt when warned of possible turbulence. A contributing factor was the severe turbulence.
- [NTSB ANC02FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02FA014.md): Cessna 206 · Bethel, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 2002 · N756HL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain adequate ground clearance, which resulted in an in flight collision with terrain. Factors associated with the accident were flat light conditions, and…
- [NTSB CHI02LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA070.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Alexandria, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 2002 · N4002B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's disregard of the weather evaluation and his attempt to fly into known adverse weather without an instrument rating. Factors in the accident were the low ceiling, the low visibility, and the icing conditions.
- [NTSB LAX02LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA066.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Groveland, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2002 · N3624R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper preflight planning and improper weather evaluation.
- [NTSB FTW02LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA066.md): Piper PA-46T · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 2002 · N87WW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain/maintain proper runway alignment. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadvertant flight into adverse weather conditions, the pilot not performing a missed approach, and the low ceiling and snow weather conditions.
- [NTSB ATL02FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA031.md): Cessna 441 · Rio Grande, PR · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 2002 · N441AW · Destroyed
  > The pilot continued visual flight flight into instrument flight conditions resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain. Low clouds were a factor.
- [NTSB ATL02LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA027.md): Flugzeugbau DG-200 · Benton, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 2001 · N5457T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent encounter with a downdraft while maneuvering in a ridge lift during a turn resulting in an in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB LAX02LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA053.md): Cessna T210N · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 2001 · N7AL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to land on the runway with sufficient runway remaining as a result of his improper IFR procedure by his failure to maintain visual contact with the runway environment, and to execute a missed approach.
- [NTSB FTW02LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA053.md): Ryan Navion A · Sierra Blanca, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2001 · N4530K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadverent VFR flight into instrument meteorological weather conditions which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain. Contributing factors were the night light conditions and the clouds.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=240&page=13

## 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" = 240)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=240&page=12

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