# 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 23 of 72 · 3,567 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB LAX97LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA025.md): Luscombe 8A · El Cajon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1996 · N71643 · Substantial damage > unfavorable weather condition(s), which caused the aircraft to descend at a rate that exceeded its climb capability. - [NTSB SEA97LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA021.md): Maule M-7-235 · Laramie, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1996 · N5664Y · Substantial damage > VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), his misjudged speed/distance on final approach for landing, and his failure to attain the proper touchdown point during the landing. Factors relating to the accident include snow, low… - [NTSB ANC97FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97FA001.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1996 · N64276 · Destroyed > continued flight by the pilot into adverse weather condition, and his failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from mountainous terrain. Factors related to the accident were the high/mountainous terrain, and weather conditions that included low… - [NTSB LAX97LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA013.md): Piper PA-28-181 · San Diego, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1996 · N2501X · Destroyed > the student pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol, his subsequent flight into adverse weather conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance from obstructions (power lines). Factors related to the accident were: darkness, low… - [NTSB NYC97FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97FA004.md): Beech F33A · Doylesburg, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1996 · N2154L · Destroyed > continued VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain altitude and/or clearance from high terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, low ceiling, fog, and high (mountainous) terrain along the… - [NTSB ANC97LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA003.md): Piper PA-22 · Port Ashton, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1996 · N2821P · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind and wind gusts. - [NTSB FTW96FA399](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA399.md): Ayres S2R-T45 · Granger, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1996 · N3107B · Destroyed > the pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather conditions, and subsequent loss of aircraft control due to spatial disorientation. Factors relating to the accident were darkness, the prevailing fog and low ceilings, the inadequate flight instruments… - [NTSB FTW96LA393](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA393.md): Cessna 177RG · Boulder, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1996 · N7568V · Substantial damage > Failure of the flight instructor to maintain airspeed above stall speed during initial climb and loss of control on the ground after aborting the takeoff. Factors were inadequate preflight planning and preparation, inaccurate weather evaluation, and high… - [NTSB ANC96LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA159.md): Pzl-Mielec 104-80 · Aniak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1996 · N6630M · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper glide path on final approach, and his inadequate compensation for the gusty wind conditions. Factors associated with the accident are the gusty winds and a downdraft. - [NTSB FTW96FA390](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA390.md): Cessna 320C · Waco, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1996 · N3020T · Destroyed > VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude or clearance from the terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: inadequate preflight by the pilot, his failure to obtain a weather… - [NTSB FTW96IA389](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96IA389.md): Airbus Industrie AE 340-300 · San Antonio, TX · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1996 · DAIGK · No damage > turbulence, and failure of passengers to properly fasten their seat belts and properly hold lap children after the captain announced expected turbulence. - [NTSB ANC96LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA154.md): Bell 206B · Cantwell, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1996 · N7982J · Destroyed > the pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). The terrain conditions, low ceiling, fog, and whiteout conditions were related factors. - [NTSB NYC96FA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96FA182.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Frankford Twnsp, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1996 · N422FL · Destroyed > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation by not obtaining a preflight weather briefing, his VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft after becoming spatial disoriented.… - [NTSB ANC96LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA146.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Iliamna, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1996 · N8648V · Destroyed > the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation and inadequate compensation for wind conditions. The adverse weather condition was a related factor. - [NTSB FTW96FA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA368.md): Cessna 150F · Jones, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1996 · N8380G · Destroyed > VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (VMC), and failure of the pilot (PIC) to maintain control of the airplane after becoming spatially disorientation. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, the adverse weather condition (fog and… - [NTSB ANC96FA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96FA137.md): Piper PA-32 · Haines, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1996 · N2181Z · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from terrain, while maneuvering to reverse the direction of flight. Factors associated with the accident were: the pilot's… - [NTSB FTW96LA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA366.md): Cessna 421B · Conchas, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1996 · N55HU · Destroyed > The pilot's inadvertent flight into hail which shattered the pilot's windshield and resulted in his incapacitation due to hypoxia. - [NTSB MIA96LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA220.md): Boeing 737-300 · Chattanooga, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1996 · N392US · Minor damage > clear air turbulence, which was encountered during cruise flight and resulted in injuries to passengers. - [NTSB MIA96FA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96FA218.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Lagrange, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1996 · N741RB · Destroyed > the pilot's improper procedure by not placing the fuel selector on the tank with the most fuel, which resulted in fuel starvation and a forced landing in a pasture. Contributing factors in this accident were the pilot's inadequate pre-flight and in-flight… - [NTSB ANC96FA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96FA131.md): Maule M-7 · Barrow, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1996 · N5656A · Destroyed > the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation and resultant flight into adverse weather conditions. Factors associated with the accident were: high winds and terrain induced turbulence. - [NTSB ANC96LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA122.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Northway, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1996 · N2502B · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning during a low pass of a remote airstrip and his inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor in the accident was unfavorable wind conditions. - [NTSB MIA96LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA208.md): Beech A36 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1996 · N976WL · Destroyed > an inflight collision with the terrain (water) for undetermined reason(s). Factors relating to the accident were: failure of the pilot to obtain a preflight weather briefing, his failure to obtain in-flight weather avoidance assistance, and his resultant… - [NTSB CHI96FA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA284.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Muncie, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1996 · N9137N · Destroyed > the inadvertent flight of the airplane by the pilot-in-command into a thunderstorm. The weather was a factor. - [NTSB ANC96LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA120.md): Cessna 185 · Kaktovik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1996 · N8536L · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing wind conditions. A factor associated with the accident was the windshear. - [NTSB ANC96LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA119.md): Aviat A-1 · King Salmon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1996 · N54JK · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, inadequate compensation for the existing wind conditions, and failure to maintain directional control. A factor associated with the accident was the gusty wind. - [NTSB IAD96LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA124.md): Cessna 150 · Waverly, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1996 · N61049 · Destroyed > the pilot's inadvertent VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) with subsequent loss of visual contact and collision with the ground. Darkness and fog were related factors. - [NTSB ANC96LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA112.md): Cessna 172K · Nikiski, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1996 · N78108 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor was the windshear. - [NTSB SEA96FA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96FA175.md): Mooney M20E · Purdy, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1996 · N9360M · Destroyed > The noninstrument-rated pilot's continuation of VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions which led to pilot spatial disorientation and loss of control of the aircraft. Factors were: pilot self-induced pressure, night conditions, low ceilings, and… - [NTSB LAX96FA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA294.md): Mooney M20K · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1996 · N4634H · Destroyed > due to an in-flight loss of control resulting from a probable incapacitation for unknown reasons. The loss of control occurred while the aircraft was being flown in close proximity to a level 6 thunderstorm. The failure of the pilot to obtain current weather… - [NTSB ANC96LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA110.md): Cessna 180 · Mc Carthy, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1996 · N1746C · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, and his inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions. - [NTSB MIA96LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA195.md): Aeronca 11AC · Wedowee, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1996 · N3905E · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to obtain a preflight weather briefing and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll following a precautionary landing due to adverse weather encountered during the flight. - [NTSB CHI96LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA259.md): Beech C24R · Hazelton, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1996 · N5247M · Substantial damage > inadvertent VFR flight by the noninstrument-rated pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain altitude control of the airplane, which resulted in a collision with the terrain. Factors relating to the accident were:… - [NTSB ANC96FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96FA109.md): Cessna 180B · Iliamna, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1996 · N9141T · Destroyed > VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude and/or clearance from mountainous terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: the adverse weather condition (low ceiling and… - [NTSB NYC96FA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96FA158.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Sea Bright, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1996 · N84280 · Destroyed > the pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain control of the airplane, due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in a collision with water. Factors relating to the accident were the pilot's… - [NTSB LAX96FA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA275.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Tennant, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1996 · N9324P · Destroyed > the pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather conditions. - [NTSB FTW96LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA292.md): Raven S55A · Gunnison, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1996 · N4273Y · No damage > The pilot's improper planning/decision. The weather condition (sudden high wind) was a related factor. - [NTSB IAD96LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA106.md): Cessna 170B · Beckley, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1996 · N8099A · Substantial damage > The pilots decision to continue flying from VFR to IMC conditions which subsequently forced him to make a precautionary landing onto unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB MIA96LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA171.md): Beech B35 · Kissimmee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1996 · N5136C · Substantial damage > the pilot was operating the airplane at an indicated airspeed that exceeded the design speed for maximum gust intensity (VB), when clear air turbulence was encountered. - [NTSB CHI96LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA222.md): Piper J3C-90 · Racine, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1996 · N77563 · Destroyed > was improper remdial action by the pilot after encountering a stall when the elevator back pressure was not removed and the ailerons were positioned for a right bank by that increasing the airplane's left yaw/roll action. Factors in this accident were a stall… - [NTSB FTW96LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA271.md): Boeing 737-201 · Granite, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1996 · N207AU · No damage > An encounter with clear air turbulence. - [NTSB FTW96FA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA267.md): Beech 58 · Castle Rock, CO · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1996 · N94ZR · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude and/or clearance from terrain, while reversing course to exit adverse weather conditions. Factors relating to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions (thunderstorm, low ceiling and reduced… - [NTSB FTW96FA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA250.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Monument, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1996 · N111BF · Destroyed > The pilot's VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions in an aircraft which not instrument-equipped. Factors were clouds, low ceiling, and rain. - [NTSB FTW96IA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96IA237.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-9-82 (MD-82) · Albuquerque, NM · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1996 · N224AA · Minor damage > the flightcrew's inadvertent encounter with windshear at low altitude. Factors were: variable winds, high density altitude, and the FAA's inadequate location/height of the LLWAS sensor. - [NTSB IAD96FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96FA090.md): Cessna 320C · Winslow, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1996 · N78KA · Destroyed > the pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather conditions, and his loss of aircraft control, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent into terrain (river). The known icing condition was a related factor. - [NTSB FTW96IA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96IA235.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-82 · Childress, TX · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1996 · N493AA · No damage > The aircraft's encounter with unforcasted and unreported severe turbulence. - [NTSB CHI96IA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96IA173.md): British Aerospace BAE 146 · Des Moines, IA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 27, 1996 · N608AW · No damage > failure of the flight crew to follow proper procedures, which resulted in an accumulation of ice and subsequent loss of engine power. Factors relating to the incident were: thunderstorms, turbulence, icing conditions, and the inaccurate method that was… - [NTSB LAX96FA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA200.md): Cessna 414 · Kernville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 19, 1996 · N111AH · Destroyed > VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from rising/mountainous terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: the terrain and weather conditions. - [NTSB IAD96LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA083.md): Lithuanian Factory of LAK-12 · Woodbine, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1996 · N112LK · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to fly with inadequate research of forecast weather. - [NTSB CHI96GA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96GA154.md): Beech 200 · Peoria, IL · Incident · No injuries · Final report · May 8, 1996 · N961LL · Minor damage > the pilot's intentional flight into known adverse weather conditions and the lightning strike. - [NTSB NYC96FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96FA101.md): Cessna P210N · Ridgefield, CT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 6, 1996 · N450T · Destroyed > improper planning/decision by the pilot, which led to flight into icing conditions; and his failure to use all anti-ice and deicing equipment, as specified by the airplane operator's manual for inadvertent flight into icing conditions. This resulted in loss… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=240&page=24 ## 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=23 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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