# 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 24 of 72 · 3,567 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB MIA96FA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96FA134.md): Beech V35 · Powelton, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1996 · N102A · Destroyed > the pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather conditions, resulting in an in-flight separation of the left wing and ruddervator. Factors in this accident were: level three and four thunderstorms, intense to extreme precipitation, and severe… - [NTSB FTW96LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA187.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Carlsbad, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1996 · N7256P · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors relating to the accident were: the sudden windshift and/or windshear. - [NTSB CHI96IA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96IA145.md): Boeing 727-222A · Chicago, IL · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1996 · N7443U · No damage > a passenger disturbance that required the flight attendant to leave her seat. A factor in this accident was the encounter with turbulence as the flight attendant was performing her assigned duties. - [NTSB FTW96LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA193.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Columbus, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1996 · N2194Y · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper inflight planning/decision to continue the flight instead of returning to the takeoff airport after encountering adverse weather. Factors were: the inaccurate weather forecast, the low ceiling and the lack of suitable terrain for the… - [NTSB MIA96LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA123.md): Vernon L. Cox COX-HAWK · Mebane, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1996 · N7VC · Destroyed > The pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions in an airplane not equipped with appropriate instrumentation which led to the pilot's inability to maintain control and spatial disorientation. In addition, during an attemped recovery… - [NTSB CHI96FA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA139.md): Cessna 150F · Mackinac Island, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1996 · N6824F · Destroyed > the student pilot iniating VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions which led to a loss of aircraft control. A factor was the fog. - [NTSB ANC96LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA049.md): Cessna 207 · Kotzebue, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1996 · N6282H · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance above terrain, after becoming spatially disoriented, while maneuvering after takeoff. Factors relating to the accident were: fog, snow, partial obscuration, 'flat' conditions of light, and the… - [NTSB NYC96FA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96FA085.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Granville, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1996 · N8276Y · Destroyed > the pilot's intentional flight into known icing conditions and his overconfidence in his ability, which led to a partial loss of engine power as a result of induction system ice. Also causal was ATC's excessive vectoring of the airplane in icing conditions,… - [NTSB MIA96LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA119.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Portland, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1996 · N2908E · Substantial damage > Delay by the pilot-in-command to perform a go-around after the airplane bounced three times during the landing attempt. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot to obtain a preflight weather briefing and his poor in-flight planning decision… - [NTSB IAD96LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA063.md): Glasair GL20 · Rocky Mount, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1996 · N518EC · Destroyed > the pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions which led to airframe ice and a loss of control. Related factors were: the failure of the FSS briefer to advise the pilot of a valid AIRMET regarding icing conditions, the icing conditions, and… - [NTSB FTW96LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA171.md): Cessna U206G · Venice, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1996 · N734QW · Destroyed > the pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions. A factor was the fog. - [NTSB IAD96LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA058.md): Boeing 757-200 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1996 · N653A · No damage > the in-flight encounter with unforecast, unexpected turbulence. - [NTSB CHI96FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA120.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Lincoln, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1996 · N8214W · Destroyed > the pilot became spatially disoriented and failed to maintain control of the airplane. The factors involved were the pilot encountered VFR flight into IMC, pressure induced by conditions/events, low ceilings, and the dark light conditions. - [NTSB MIA96LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA106.md): Enstrom F-28C · Defuniak Spring, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1996 · N56874 · Destroyed > The pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and inadvertent descent, due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in a collision with trees. Factors relating to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions and the pilot's… - [NTSB LAX96LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA144.md): Eiriavion PIK 20D · Hollister, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1996 · N4HT · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper in-flight decision to take a longer than necessary route back to the airport during a period of marginal lift. - [NTSB FTW96LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA157.md): Boeing B-757-222 · Taos, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1996 · N503UA · No damage > an encounter with unforecasted clear air turbulence. - [NTSB MIA96LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA101.md): Summerfeldt Thorp T-18 · Hampton, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1996 · CFPVE · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper planning/decision and selection of unsuitable terrain for a precautionary landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's failure to use a preflight briefing service, the adverse weather conditions, and soft terrain in the… - [NTSB CHI96LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA112.md): Cessna 150 · Howard, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1996 · N1532Q · Substantial damage > the student pilot's failure to obtain timely assistance after encountering adverse weather during a cross-country flight which led to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB SEA96LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA068.md): Schweizer G-164B · Point Of Rocks, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1996 · N3632T · Destroyed > the pilot's inadvertent VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain aircraft control due to spatial disorientation. Factors relating to the accident were: the low ceiling and snow. - [NTSB NYC96LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA071.md): Beech C24R · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1996 · N6625P · Destroyed > the pilot's improper planning/decision, and his resultant flight into known icing conditions, which resulted in ice accumulation, loss of engine power, a forced landing, and subsequent collision with a residence and a vehicle. A factor relating to the… - [NTSB ATL96LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA058.md): Piper PA-24 · Livingston, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1996 · N7913P · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to see-and-avoid obstructions (electrical lines), while on final approach to land after encountering icing conditions and diverting to a new destination (alternate airport). - [NTSB CHI96LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA103.md): Cessna 172 · Valparaiso, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1996 · N21662 · Substantial damage > the pilot's continued flight into adverse weather. Factors were the low ceilings, icing conditions, airframe ice, and the muddy field. - [NTSB ANC96LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA027.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Nome, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1996 · N8374T · Substantial damage > the pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from terrain. Low ceilings and snow covered terrain were factors in the accident. - [NTSB LAX96FA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA121.md): Cessna 172D · Julian, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 1996 · N2598U · Destroyed > the pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. The pilot's inadequate preflight/preparation, low clouds, fog, and mountain obscuration were factors in the accident. - [NTSB IAD96IA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96IA048.md): Boeing 767-2B7 · Pittsburgh, PA · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1996 · N656US · No damage > the in-flight encounter with unforecast turbulence. - [NTSB CHI96FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA094.md): Cessna 182 · Odell, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1996 · N3243Y · Destroyed > VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and subsequent loss of aircraft control, probably due to spatial disorientation of the pilot. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, reduced visibility due to the weather… - [NTSB FTW96FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA113.md): Cessna 150 · Galveston, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1996 · N7973F · Destroyed > the pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to sufficient altitude. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, foggy weather conditions, the pilot's lack of instrument experience, his lack of recent… - [NTSB SEA96LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA049.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Heber City, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 1996 · N9242C · Substantial damage > the pilot's attempted VFR flight into IMC, and his failure to maintain adequate altitude and clearance from terrain during the landing flare. Factors contributing to the accident were the snowbank, fog, and the pilot's complacent attitude. - [NTSB FTW96LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA107.md): Boeing B75N1 · Bernal, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 1996 · N69808 · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper planning/decision, including his failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from mountainous terrain to compensate for altitude deviations that resulted from mountain wave/wind conditions. Factors relating to the accident were: the… - [NTSB FTW96FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA100.md): Beech 58 · Atkins, AR · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 1996 · N3010W · Destroyed > Continued flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude above mountainous/hilly terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: low ceiling, fog, and high terrain in the area of the… - [NTSB MIA96LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA066.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Smithville, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1996 · N4457X · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in a heavy load of airframe ice, an inability to maintain altitude, and a subsequent emergency landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the adverse weather (icing) condition, which was… - [NTSB NYC96FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96FA052.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Harwich, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1996 · N5934U · Destroyed > the pilot's improper in-flight decision to continue flight under visual flight rules, while flying into instrument meteorological conditions. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane after entering IMC, which resulted in the… - [NTSB MIA96FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96FA064.md): Airbus Industrie A-300B4-605R · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 1996 · N7076A · Minor damage > the turbulence and failure of the passengers to have their seat belts fastened. A factor relating to this accident was: the failure of the aircraft operator to advise the flight crew of forecast active intensifying thunderstorm conditions in the area of the… - [NTSB SEA96MA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96MA043.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-36 · Malad City, ID · Accident · 8 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 1996 · N693PA · Destroyed > continued flight by the flightcrew into icing conditions with known faulty deice equipment; structural (airframe) ice; and failure of the flight crew to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in the loss of aircraft control and collision with terrain. A… - [NTSB IAD96LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA109.md): Mooney M20F · Cape Charles, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 1996 · N9199V · Destroyed > The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision making by continuing flight into known adverse weather conditions. Related factors were the dark night and the winter storm (snow and fog). - [NTSB SEA96FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96FA036.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Lehi, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 1996 · N8870W · Destroyed > continued VFR 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: darkness, low ceiling, and snow. - [NTSB LAX96LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA090.md): ATR ATR 42-300 · Honolulu, HI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1995 · N4202G · No damage > the flight attendant's decision to leave her seat in an area of forecast and known moderate turbulence. The turbulence was a related factor. - [NTSB FTW96FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA073.md): Cessna 421C · Cleveland, OK · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1995 · N421EP · Destroyed > the pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain control of the airplane after encountering adverse weather conditions, which resulted in a stall/spin. Factors relating to the accident were: pilot… - [NTSB MIA96FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96FA048.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Memphis, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1995 · N8349Z · Destroyed > the pilot's continued flight into known forecast icing conditions which resulted in the aircraft developing an ice buildup, and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. The icing conditions was a factor. - [NTSB MIA96LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA044.md): Cessna 172N · Bryceville, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1995 · N75938 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper planning/decision. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's inaccurate evaluation of the weather conditions, the pilot becoming lost/disoriented, and the lack of braking action on wet grass during the precautionary landing. - [NTSB NYC96LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA041.md): Cessna U206G · Bangor, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1995 · N6250X · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper inflight planning/decision, and his failure to properly plan his approach for landing, so that the airplane would not stall or touchdown hard. Factors relating to the accident were: the adverse weather (icing) condition, the accumulation… - [NTSB MIA96LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA045.md): Let L-23 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1995 · N254BA · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to properly plan the flight. - [NTSB FTW96FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA071.md): Cessna 150M · S Padre Island, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1995 · N3862V · Destroyed > VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude (or clearance) above the surface of the water. Factors relating to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions (low ceiling and… - [NTSB CHI96FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA052.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Steuben, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1995 · N54791 · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to select alternate air. Darkness and snowy weather conditions were related factors. - [NTSB CHI96FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA049.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Parker, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1995 · N14BA · Destroyed > the pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to a drug (cocaine); his improper in-flight decision to continue flight over an overcast condition and then to descend into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC); his failure to maintain control of… - [NTSB ANC96LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA022.md): Piper PA-11 · Delta Junction, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1995 · N4589M · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation/planning, and his improper in flight decision making. Factors associated with the accident are the gusty crosswinds and associated turbulence. - [NTSB NYC96LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA034.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Somerset, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1995 · N1945H · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper planning/decision and use of unsuitable terrain for a precautionary landing, which resulted in a collision with an embankment and subsequent nose over of the airplane. Factors relating to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions,… - [NTSB NYC96FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96FA035.md): Cessna 152 · Rush Township, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1995 · N67369 · Destroyed > the pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions which resulted in becoming lost and disorientated and subsequent impact with rising terrain. Factors in this accident were fog and a dark night. - [NTSB CHI96LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA039.md): Cessna 172 · Stevens Point, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1995 · N6293F · Substantial damage > flying into known icing conditions and descending below the minimum descent altitude. - [NTSB SEA96LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA026.md): Boeing 737-522 · Portland, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1995 · N953UA · No damage > An unexpected encounter with unforecast moderate high level windshear and turbulence as the flight attendant was performing his duties during descent. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=240&page=25 ## 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=24 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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