# 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. Page 21 of 72 · 3,567 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB ANC98FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98FA006.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Juneau, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1997 · N30505 · Destroyed > The pilot's intentional flight into adverse weather. Related factors were the low ceilings, mountainous terrain, and self induced pressure by the pilot to complete the flight and return for the evening. - [NTSB SEA98FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98FA001.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Leadore, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1997 · N2938B · Destroyed > the pilot's inadvertent entry into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance from wooded terrain in the area where he was maneuvering. Factors relating to the accident include: darkness, low ceiling, and high/mountainous… - [NTSB LAX98FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA007.md): Schweizer 2-32 · Warner Springs, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1997 · N242DB · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions after inadvertently encountering mountain wave and associated downdraft conditions. The obscuration and high/mountainous terrain were related factors. - [NTSB LAX98FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA006.md): Cessna 152 · Julian, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1997 · N67293 · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning which resulted in VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and the loss of aircraft control. Contributing was the pilot's overconfidence in his ability, clouds, and rain. - [NTSB CHI98LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA016.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Williston, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1997 · N9691P · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and his selection of an unsuitable area for landing. The adverse weather condition (low ceiling) and submerged object were related factors. - [NTSB DCA98MA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA98MA002.md): Cessna 208B · Montrose, CO · Accident · 9 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1997 · N12022 · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed for undetermined reasons while maneuvering the airplane near the maximum gross weight and aft cg in or near instrument meteorological conditions, resulting in the loss of control and entry into a stall/spin.… - [NTSB MIA98LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA002.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-9-82 · Cross City, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1997 · N33502 · No damage > The in-flight encounter with turbulence associated with a nearby level 6 thunderstorm with moderate rain while deviating. - [NTSB NYC97LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA187.md): Airbus Industrie A-300 · Long Island, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1997 · N14077 · No damage > An in-flight encounter with clear air turbulence and the passenger's failure to comply with the fasten seatbelt sign. - [NTSB LAX97FA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97FA331.md): Cessna 172K · Sandy Valley, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1997 · N84621 · Destroyed > the pilot's intentional VFR flight into adverse weather conditions, and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude or clearance from mountainous/hilly terrain. Related factors were: the high/mountainous/hilly terrain, and the adverse weather condition (low… - [NTSB FTW97LA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA358.md): Mooney M20C · Pettigrew, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1997 · N7045V · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper in-flight decision. Factors were the prevailing low ceilings, the inaccurate flight and navigation instruments as result of the failure of the engine accessories vacuum pump and the lack of suitable terrain for the pilot to execute the… - [NTSB NYC97LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA183.md): Cessna 402C · Nantucket, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1997 · N6879Y · Substantial damage > the pilot's delayed decision to perform a go-around (missed approach). Related factors were: darkness, low ceiling, fog, and disorientation of the flight crew, while making the approach in conditions of limited visibility. - [NTSB MIA97FA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA249.md): Cessna 177RG · Sebring, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1997 · N2562V · Destroyed > continued flight by the pilot into adverse weather conditions, and his failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent until impact in a lake. The adverse weather condition (thunderstorm) was a related factor. - [NTSB CHI97LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA292.md): Boeing 747-422 · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1997 · N175UA · No damage > The flight attendant's seat belt was not secured. A factor was turbulence in the clouds. - [NTSB ANC97LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA160.md): Piper PA-11 · Gulkana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1997 · N4116D · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control after touchdown. A factor associated with the accident was the gusty wind conditions. - [NTSB CHI97FA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FA283.md): Cessna 177B · Crump, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1997 · N34142 · Destroyed > Continued flight by the non-instrument rated pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) and her failure to maintain control of the airplane, due to spatial disorientation. Related factors were the low ceiling, and the pilot's lack of instrument… - [NTSB ANC97LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA134.md): Cessna 207A · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1997 · N7318U · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather conditions. Factors in the accident were a downdraft, crosswind conditions, and rough/uneven terrain. - [NTSB ANC97GA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97GA126.md): Bell BH-206B · Dillingham, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 21, 1997 · N18FH · Destroyed > The pilot's intentional VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). Factors associated with the accident are the pilot's failure to activate the cabin heating system, the lack of an operable windshield defogger, the pilot's overconfidence in… - [NTSB FTW97LA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA310.md): Waco KNF · Wamsutter, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1997 · NC698N · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the precautionary landing. A factor was a wind gust. - [NTSB ANC97FA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97FA121.md): Cessna U206G · Halibut Cove, AK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1997 · N756AD · Destroyed > The pilot's improper evaluation of the weather conditions which led the pilot to maneuver within the confines of the lake to avoid surrounding terrain and a subsequent inadvertent stall. Factors were the terrain-induced turbulence and gusts. - [NTSB ANC97LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA117.md): Piper PA-18 · Farewell, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1997 · N1606A · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate control of the airplane resulting in an inadvertent stall/mush at low altitude. Factors to the accident were the pilot's low altitude flight maneuver and the gusty winds. - [NTSB FTW97FA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA295.md): Lancair 320 · Dillon, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1997 · N360GB · Destroyed > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) conditions, and failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: low ceiling, rain, and… - [NTSB FTW97FA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA292.md): Beech F35 · Richards, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1997 · N3835B · Destroyed > The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather and the loss of aircraft control which resulted in the aircraft exceeding its design stress limits. Factors were the pilot's failure to obtain a weather briefing and the adverse weather. - [NTSB FTW97FA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA286.md): Durbin Glasair R · Chama, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1997 · N57JD · Substantial damage > flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude and/or clearance from mountainous terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: the low ceiling, rain, fog, and high/mountainous terrain. - [NTSB NYC97LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA155.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1997 · N831LA · No damage > Failure of the aft flight attendant to secure her seat belt. Related factors were turbulence in clouds, and the flight attendant not receiving the crew briefing. - [NTSB ANC97LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA109.md): Cessna 208 · Naknek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1997 · N9481F · Substantial damage > The pilots decision to continue the landing into adverse weather conditions and failure to maintain runway alignmet. A factor was the rain shower which resulted in reduced forward visibility. - [NTSB ANC97LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA108.md): Goode Avid Flyer MK-IV · Nikiski, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1997 · N4356H · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors were the sudden windshift, and the pilot's lack of seaplane certification. - [NTSB MIA97LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA211.md): Schweizer SGS-1-26B · Eustis, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1997 · N9927J · Destroyed > an in-flight separation of the right wing, and subsequent impact with trees. Factors in this accident were thermal lift and turbulence in clouds. - [NTSB FTW97IA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97IA261.md): Boeing 757-223 · Dickinson, ND · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1997 · N660AM · Minor damage > an encounter with unforecast convection induced turbulence (CIT). Related factors were: the flight crew's improper evaluation of the weather, and an inaccurate preflight weather briefing by company weather personnel. - [NTSB LAX97LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA236.md): Grumman American AA-5B · Susanville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1997 · N28299 · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadvertent encounter with unfavorable weather conditions during the landing, and his failure to maintain runway alignment. The sudden onset of crosswind gusts beyond the capability of the aircraft was a related factor. - [NTSB NYC97FA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97FA139.md): Grumman American AA-5B · Jones Beach, NY · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1997 · N28535 · Destroyed > VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his loss of aircraft control due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain (water). Related factors were: the adverse weather… - [NTSB ANC97LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA100.md): Piper PA-18-160 · Cantwell, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1997 · N3952Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude to clear terrain. Factors were exceeding the airplane's maximum allowable gross weight, and downdrafts and turbulence associated with wind flowing across a mountain ridge. - [NTSB IAD97FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97FA095.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Penobscot, ME · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1997 · N3896T · Destroyed > The pilot's flight into adverse weather conditions, which resulted in the loss of control. Factors relating to the accident were the fog and the pilot's lack of an instrument rating. - [NTSB NYC97LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA127.md): Eiriavion PIK-20E · Rochester, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1997 · N1043G · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather that consisted of downdrafts and his inadequate start procedures that resulted in a forced landing and collision with trees. - [NTSB LAX97LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA211.md): Maule M-4-220C · Gualala, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1997 · N40654 · Destroyed > continued VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from tall trees. The weather conditions (low ceiling and fog) were related factors. - [NTSB FTW97LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA217.md): Bell 206L-3 · Weston, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1997 · N207DS · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision and failure to maintain adequate altitude and/or clearance from rising mountainous/hilly terrain. The unfavorable wind condition and low airspeed were related factors. - [NTSB FTW97LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA215.md): Boeing 737-291A · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1997 · N980UA · No damage > the sudden encounter with clear air turbulence. - [NTSB LAX97FA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97FA202.md): Cessna 206 · Saugus, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1997 · N756PU · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude while attempting VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. - [NTSB CHI97FA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FA146.md): Henry Barracuda · Antonia, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 26, 1997 · N5926 · Destroyed > inadvertent flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), spatial disorientation of the pilot, which led to his loss of aircraft control, and the pilot exceeding the design stress limits of the airplane, which led to an in-flight… - [NTSB ANC97LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA076.md): Cessna 180F · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1997 · N2175Z · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor relating to the accident was: the unfavorable wind condition with gusts and downdrafts. - [NTSB SEA97LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA113.md): Cessna 207 · Roche Harbor, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1997 · N7405 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate remedial action upon encountering a downdraft on final approach. The downdraft was a factor. - [NTSB LAX97LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA185.md): Bell 206B · Hilo, HI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1997 · N98AW · Destroyed > the noninstrument-rated pilot flew into instrument conditions and failed to maintain adequate terrain clearance, while attempting to descend through an overcast. The adverse weather conditions and mountainous terrain were related factors. - [NTSB NYC97FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97FA092.md): Cessna T337G · North Dansville, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 16, 1997 · N1ZP · Destroyed > the pilot's improper decision to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance from rising/wooded terrain. The adverse weather conditions and rising wooded terrain were related factors. - [NTSB ATL97LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA064.md): Boeing 737-200 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1997 · N14245 · No damage > The failure of the flight crew to alert the cabin crew to the possibility of turbulence, leading to a serious injury when severe turbulence was encountered.. - [NTSB MIA97LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA145.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Augusta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1997 · N1321H · Substantial damage > flight by the pilot into known adverse weather conditions, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control during the landing flare, and collision with the terrain. The adverse weather with nearby thunderstorm activity, crosswind, and gusts was a related factor. - [NTSB FTW97FA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA166.md): Socata TB-20 · Pagosa Springs, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1997 · N20NK · Destroyed > inadvertent flight by the pilot into known adverse weather conditions, and his failure to maintain altitude or clearance from terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: low ceiling, rain, snow, icing conditions, and mountainous terrain. - [NTSB NYC97LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA071.md): Airbus Industrie A-320-232 · Newark, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1997 · N413UA · No damage > an encounter with unforecasted turbulence, during cruise flight, which resulted in serious injury to the flight attendant. - [NTSB ANC97LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA047.md): Cessna 207 · Teller, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1997 · N6299H · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Factors related to the accident were: a crosswind, a downdraft, the pilot's delayed go-around, improper raising of the flaps, and… - [NTSB ATL97LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA055.md): Dassault Falcon 900B · Chamblee, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1997 · N332MC · No damage > an encounter with clear air turbulence, which led to injury of the flight attendant. A factor associated with the accident was: that the flight attendant was not being restrained by a seat belt. - [NTSB ATL97FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97FA054.md): Beech V35 · Marco Island, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1997 · N9049S · Destroyed > inadvertent flight by the pilot into adverse weather conditions (severe thunderstorms), which led the design stress limits of the airplane being exceeded, subsequent in-flight break-up of the airplane, and an uncontrolled collision with water. - [NTSB SEA97FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA075.md): Cessna T210L · Dillon, MT · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1997 · N22219 · Destroyed > flight by the pilot into adverse weather conditions, and his failure to maintaint altitude/clearance from terrain. The adverse weather condition was a related factor. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=240&page=22 ## 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=21 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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