# 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 CHI96FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA038.md): Piper PA-28-201T · Belvidere, SD · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1995 · N3966M · Destroyed
  > the pilot's attempted visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, his failure to maintain control of the airplane, and exceeding the design stress limits of the airplane. Factors in the accident were: the snow and fog, and the aft airplane center…
- [NTSB SEA96FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96FA021.md): Cessna 210D · Yellow Pine, ID · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1995 · N3741Y · Destroyed
  > improper planning/decision by the pilot, his resultant VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain altitude and clearance from mountainous terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: the adverse weather…
- [NTSB ANC96LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA014.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Yakutat, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1995 · N86922 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempt to fly into known adverse weather, not maintaining a proper forward visual lookout, and not maintaining a proper altitude while maneuvering the airplane for landing.
- [NTSB CHI96FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA029.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Fond Du Lac, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1995 · N161FS · Destroyed
  > the pilot's intentional VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain altitude. Factors included the weather obscuration due to snow and fog, the dark night, and the pilot's lack of recent night flight time.
- [NTSB MIA96LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA019.md): Boeing 737-200 · Pensacola, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1995 · N312DL · No damage
  > The passenger failure to follow the instructions to be seated and utilize a seatbelt. Contributing to the accident was the in flight encounter with turbulence.
- [NTSB FTW96LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA035.md): Helio HT-295 · Llano, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1995 · N68889 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's encounter with a downdraft and his inability to outclimb rising terrain. Factors were the rising terrain and high winds.
- [NTSB ANC96LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA009.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1995 · N2399S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, and failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from mountainous/hilly terrain.
- [NTSB CHI96FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA017.md): Cessna 421C · Battle Creek, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1995 · N421TV · Destroyed
  > the pilot's decision to fly in adverse weather (icing) conditions; the accumulation of airframe ice; and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed for the situation, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. The icing condition was a related…
- [NTSB ANC96LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA006.md): Beech B24R · Ninilchik, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1995 · N9329S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper inflight planning/decision and inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. Turbulence and downdrafts were related factors.
- [NTSB LAX96LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA013.md): Boeing 747-422 · Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean) · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1995 · N191UA · No damage
  > an inadvertent encounter with unreported and unforecasted severe turbulence. A factor in the accident was the passengers' non-use of seat belts during cruise flight.
- [NTSB NYC96LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA013.md): Piper PA-32 · Honsdale, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1995 · N39964 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper evaluation of the weather briefing, and his decision to fly into known forecasted moderate to severe icing conditions. Factors in the accident were the adverse weather conditions encountered during the flight and landing.
- [NTSB NYC96LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA011.md): Burkhart Grob G-102CS · Lake Placid, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1995 · CGUOX · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather. Contributing factors were the high winds and downdrafts.
- [NTSB NYC96FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96FA004.md): Cessna P206A · Fishkill, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1995 · N4704F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing factors were the fog and dusk light conditions.
- [NTSB FTW96FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA004.md): Aeronca 7AC · Roanoke, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1995 · N85636 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation and encounter with a sudden windshift and tailwind. The wind gusts and turbulence were factors.
- [NTSB FTW96LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA001.md): Aerostar S60A · Baton Rouge, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1995 · N63286 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for wind conditions and maintain adequate clearance from the power lines during the approach. A factor was the sudden wind gust.
- [NTSB MIA95LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA237.md): Aerotek Pitts - S2S · Clarksville, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1995 · N260HP · Destroyed
  > continued flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), which resulted in spatial disorientation and his inability to control the airplane. The weather condition and the lack of instruments in the airplane were related factors.
- [NTSB FTW95FA402](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA402.md): Piper PA-24B-260 · Westcliffe, CO · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1995 · N9121P · Destroyed
  > VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude or clearance from mountainous terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: the light conditions at dusk, the adverse weather…
- [NTSB BFO95LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA098.md): Cessna 182 · Annapolis, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1995 · N1960X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll. Related factors were the sudden thunderstorm, the high gusty winds, and the sudden windshift to a tailwind during the touchdown/landing roll.
- [NTSB FTW95FA399](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA399.md): Air Tractor AT-502A · Coleman, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1995 · N91969 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's continued flight into adverse weather resulting in spatial disorientation and loss of control. A factor was the pilot's improper weather evaluation and the weather.
- [NTSB CHI95FA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA328.md): Cessna 421B · Coldwater, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1995 · N14A · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering (turning) at low altitude, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions, and the lack of…
- [NTSB ANC95LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA172.md): Maule M-7-235 · Aniak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1995 · N56564 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation. Factors associated with the accident were: the box canyon, rising terrain, wind gusts, and downdrafts.
- [NTSB CHI95LA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA327.md): Bell 206L · Ware, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1995 · N2777W · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inadvertent VFR flight into IMC conditions.
- [NTSB FTW95LA376](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA376.md): Balloon Works Firefly 7 · Colorado Spgs, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1995 · N90555 · No damage
  > An encounter with a wind shift during landing.
- [NTSB LAX95LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA311.md): Elan Glaser Dirks DG-300 Elan · Truckee, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1995 · N300HX · Substantial damage
  > the pilot misjudged his planned approach by selecting a touchdown point close to the runway's approach end that did not provide sufficient clearance to safely maneuver when forcast turbulence and downdrafts were encountered. The pilot's early extension of…
- [NTSB SEA95LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA185.md): Cessna 177RG · Thompson, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1995 · N1930Q · Destroyed
  > the pilot's continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain altitude and clearance from the mountainous terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were the fog, low ceilings, and downdraft.
- [NTSB CHI95FA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA285.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Ardoch, ND · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1995 · N85115 · Destroyed
  > the pilot-in-command's continuing flight into adverse weather. Factors were the pilot-in-command's failure to obtain a weather observation and the adverse weather.
- [NTSB SEA95LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA181.md): Taylorcraft BC12D · St. Mary, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1995 · N43597 · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain proper altitude while maneuvering in high, mountainous, terrain. The terrain and the downdrafts were factors.
- [NTSB SEA95LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA173.md): Cessna TU206F · Ennis, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1995 · N777FN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's inaccurate weather evaluation and continued flight into adverse weather. The microburst was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA95LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA172.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Sekiu, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1995 · N98350 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather necessitating a landing on a highway. The weather was a factor.
- [NTSB NYC95LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA182.md): Balloon Works Firefly 7 · Owego, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1995 · N3716G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of weather conditions which resulted in an encounter with a downdraft, inflight loss of control, and a collision with a vehicle.
- [NTSB CHI95LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA271.md): Boeing 757 · Detroit, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1995 · N509US · No damage
  > the flight's encounter with turbulence.
- [NTSB NYC95FA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95FA181.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Rehoboth, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1995 · N8072X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent flight into hazardous weather, which subsequently resulted in exceeding the design stress limits of the airplane and an in-flight breakup. Factors relating to the accident were: embedded thunderstorms, turbulence, and failure of the…
- [NTSB ANC95LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA124.md): Cessna 172A · Chickaloon, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1995 · N345RB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent encounter with adverse weather conditions and failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from the terrain to compensate for such conditions. Factors related to the accident were: downdrafts, the proximity of mountainous terrain,…
- [NTSB LAX95LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA275.md): Beech P35 · Elko, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1995 · N9599Y · Destroyed
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed in a turn during high wind conditions while executing a go-around at a low altitude, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and an uncontrolled descent into the ground.
- [NTSB FTW95LA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA326.md): Glasflugel Standard Libelle · Red River, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1995 · N2972 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's lack of compensation for the tailwind and his ensuing failure to attain the proper touchdown point. Factors were the lack of thermal lift and the tailwind.
- [NTSB CHI95LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA235.md): Cessna 172 · Springfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1995 · N55212 · Substantial damage
  > improper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot, and his continued flight into adverse weather conditions, which resulted in an uncontrolled altitude deviation and collision with terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions.
- [NTSB ATL95LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA144.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Allendale, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1995 · N7601Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid the guy wire. Factors in the accident were the weather and the pilot's unfamiliarity with the terrain.
- [NTSB FTW95FA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA308.md): Bell 206-L3 · Borger, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1995 · N111JA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control due to an encounter with a dust devil/whirlwind and the turbulence and high wind associated with thunderstorm outflow.
- [NTSB LAX95GA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95GA264.md): Mcdonnell Douglas 369D · Hauula, HI · Accident · 3 fatal · Final report · Jul 21, 1995 · N1090S · Destroyed
  > the pilot's poor judgement by intentionally flying into adverse weather conditions in mountainous terrain with an external load and no observer which resulted in loss of aircraft control. Factors were pressure from the conditions/events and a lack of total…
- [NTSB SEA95LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA148.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Mccall, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1995 · N82555 · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in his failure (or inability) to remain clear of terrain after initiating a go-around. Factors relating to the accident were: the unfavorable terrain and wind conditions (including downdrafts).
- [NTSB MIA95FA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA175.md): Mooney M20F · Cedar Key, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1995 · N6941V · Destroyed
  > Continued flight by the pilot into known adverse weather (vip level three thunderstorm). The thunderstorm was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW95LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA274.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Colorado Spgs, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1995 · N55365 · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent windshear encounter. A factor was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB ANC95FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95FA090.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Kodiak, AK · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1995 · N8385G · Destroyed
  > The pilot's attempt to fly VFR into IMC conditions and his failure to maintain clearance from terrain. Factors include fog and low ceilings.
- [NTSB FTW95LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA276.md): Cessna 150F · Garfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1995 · N8155S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to deviate away from the deteriorating weather. Factors were his inadequate evaluation of the weather, high density altitude, and the resultant inadvertent operation of the airplane beyond the climb performance limitations of the…
- [NTSB FTW95FA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA261.md): Cessna 182Q · San Angelo, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1995 · N759NU · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to attempt flight into known adverse weather conditions, and his loss of aircraft control due to spatial disorientation. Factors relating to the accident were: conditions of darkness, thunderstorm and lightning, and the pilot's lack…
- [NTSB CHI95IA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95IA204.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10 · Green Bay, WI · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1995 · N131AA · No damage
  > the weather condition (turbulence in clouds). A factor was the flight crew's abrupt control of the airplane.
- [NTSB MIA95LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA160.md): Piper PA-28-200R · Rosewood, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1995 · N6116J · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain speed and distance on final approach resulting in an overrun and collision with trees. A contributing factor was the failure of the pilot to obtain an adequate weather briefing prior to flight.
- [NTSB MIA95IA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95IA157.md): Airbus Industrie A-300-B4-103 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1995 · N13983 · No damage
  > Failure of the passengers and flight attendants to comply with the flightcrew's instruction to fasten their seatbelts.
- [NTSB ANC95LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA082.md): Cessna 172 · Anaktuvuk, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1995 · N4278Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, and the weather and terrain conditions.
- [NTSB BFO95FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95FA071.md): Cessna 182P · Frederick, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1995 · N1284S · Destroyed
  > the pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather during descent, which resulted in in-flight collision with terrain. Related factors were the pilot's disregard of a hazardous weather advisory, and the low ceilings, fog and drizzle.

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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."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=25

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