# 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 NYC92LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA041.md): Cessna 150 · Gansevoort, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1991 · N1404Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improperly planned approach, resulting in a landing on an icy runway at excessive speed; and unable to stop on the available runway and subsequent collision with trees. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's failure to obtain a weather…
- [NTSB DCA92MA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA92MA011.md): Beech 400 · Rome, GA · Accident · 9 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1991 · N25BR · Destroyed
  > The captain's decision to initiate visual flight into an area of known mountainous terrain and low ceilings and the failure of the flightcrew to maintain awareness of their proximity to the terrain.
- [NTSB CHI92LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA043.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Rochester, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1991 · N8411A · Substantial damage
  > Improper use of autopilot during approach which resulted in proper alignment not maintained by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were turbulence and crosswinds, over confidence in aircraft's capability and overconfidence in personal ability.
- [NTSB FTW92LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA032.md): Cessna 310D · Hamilton, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1991 · N6890T · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertend encounter with icing conditions. Factors were the unavailability of an airport weather observation facility and the deteriorated aircraft performance.
- [NTSB CHI92LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA039.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Carthage, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1991 · N9533W · Substantial damage
  > Continued flight by the pilot into known icing conditions, and his improper planning/decision, which resulted in an overrun of the runway after he diverted to an alternate airport. The adverse weather condition, icy runway, and chain link fence near the end…
- [NTSB FTW92LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA030.md): Cessna 182F · Morse, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1991 · N37749 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempted VFR flight into IMC conditions. Factors were, the pilot's lack of instrument qualification, his failure to obtain a weather briefing prior to the flight, and dark night conditions.
- [NTSB CHI92FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA035.md): Cessna 172RG · Litchfield, MN · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1991 · N9589B · Destroyed
  > Pilot factor in that he had spatial disorientation. Factors related to the accident are; VFR flight into IMC, disregarding hazardous weather advisories, performing flight into known adverse weather conditions, and overconfidence in personal ability by the…
- [NTSB CHI92LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA033.md): Cessna 172P · Marquette, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1991 · N96147 · Destroyed
  > Flight into known adverse weather conditions by the pilot, which resulted in airframe (wing) icing and the inability to maintain altitude. The adverse weather conditions and darkness were related factors.
- [NTSB LAX92FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA047.md): Bell 206BIII · Davis, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1991 · N5011K · Destroyed
  > The decision of the pilot to continue night low level flight in forecasted adverse weather conditions. Contributing to the accident was the foggy weather and dark night conditions which restricted the pilot's visual outlook.
- [NTSB BFO92LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA007.md): Stinson 108 · Spanishburg, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1991 · N97684 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the low ceiling in conjunction with the mountainous terrain and the pilot's over confidence.
- [NTSB FTW92LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA017.md): Cessna 172M · Springer, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1991 · N61539 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor judgement in attempting flight into forcasted adverse weather, his disregard for the hazardous weather advisory received which resulted in partial loss of engine power as a result of a blocked induction system due to ice and snow, and the…
- [NTSB MIA92LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA019.md): Beech C-45H · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1991 · N6640R · Substantial damage
  > Hard landing due to failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain the proper descent rate. Contributing to the accident was the turbulence encountered during the apch.
- [NTSB DEN92LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA006.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Ellicott, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1991 · N6815P · Substantial damage
  > A power loss for undetermined reasons, the pilot's poorly planned approach, and excessive airspeed. Factors were: the pilot's intentional flight into IMC, accumulation of wing ice and his becoming lost disoriented.
- [NTSB CHI92LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA019.md): Cessna 182U · Rolla, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1991 · N2412Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to attain a proper flare on landing. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot in command's inadvertent encounter with instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB LAX92LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA024.md): Cessna 152 · Willits, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1991 · N24237 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's poor in-flight decision to continue his flight in deteriorating weather, and his misjudged weather evaluation.
- [NTSB ATL92LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA009.md): Champion 7ECA · Whitesburg, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1991 · N11077 · No damage
  > A sudden wind shift during initial climb which resulted in an uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB ATL92FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92FA008.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Spring Lake, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1991 · N83027 · Destroyed
  > The inadvertent flight from visual flight rules flight conditions into instrument flight rules flight conditions by the non-instrument rated pilot, and his subsequent failure to maintain control of the aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI92FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA009.md): Beech A36 · Lakeville, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1991 · N46MJ · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's decision to continue flight into known adverse weather. Contributing to the accident was the encounter with weather conditions favorable for formation of airframe icing.
- [NTSB DEN92LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA003.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Telluride, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1991 · N4488Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot flying the aircraft at a height above ground level which was inadequate for recovery from an encounter with down drafts. A factor was: down draft encounter.
- [NTSB MIA92FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92FA004.md): Aero Commander 100 · Carrabelle, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1991 · N3673X · Destroyed
  > The non instrument-rated pilot-in-command's decision to continue flight into known instrument meteorological conditions (thunderstorm) and failure to maintain airspeed (vso) while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident was the pilot-in-command's failure to…
- [NTSB FTW92LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA004.md): Cessna 210C · Leander, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1991 · N3655Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's disregard for the hazardous weather advisories received. A factor was the weather.
- [NTSB FTW92LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA001.md): Boeing 727-243 · Little Rock, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1991 · N17402 · No damage
  > The pilot's failure to specifically warn the flight attendants of the hazardous conditions warnings. A factor was the turbulence.
- [NTSB MIA92LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA001.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Brooksville, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1991 · N6700W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent flight into IMC conditions, and his selection of unsuitable terrain for his attempted precautionary landing.
- [NTSB SEA91FA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA258.md): Cessna 182Q · Lincoln, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1991 · N759SN · Destroyed
  > The improper inflight planning/decision by the pilot to continue VFR flight into IMC conditions. Factors relating to the accident were the mountainous terrain in the area, and the low ceilings and clouds obscuring the mountains.
- [NTSB LAX91LA406](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA406.md): Callair A-3 · Williams, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1991 · N2903V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's encounter with a strong and gusty cross-wind which suddenly developed in the area and his subsequent loss of control. Factors which contributed to the accident were the pilot's inadequate airspeed and inability to adequately compensate for the…
- [NTSB ANC91LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA151.md): Cessna A185F · Koliganek, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1991 · N21753 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed. Contributing to the accident was the unfavorable wind conditions.
- [NTSB DEN91FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91FA130.md): Cessna 182G · Elida, NM · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1991 · N3223S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning/preparation for the flight and his subsequent flight into instrument meteorological conditions. A factor was: heavy fog and low ceiling.
- [NTSB ANC91LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA148.md): Cessna 180 · Telida, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1991 · N9640B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot getting disoriented during flight due to his inattentiveness, the airplane's low fuel level, the fss specialist's giving the pilot an incorrect heading to fly, poor radio communications between the fss and the pilot, the strong crosswind, and the…
- [NTSB SEA91FA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA235.md): Piper PA32RT-300T · Mayfield, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1991 · N3006J · Destroyed
  > Poor in flight planning/decision. Factors to the accident were: flight into known adverse weather, inadvertent VFR flight into IMC and inadequate clearance.
- [NTSB DEN91LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA124.md): Boeing A 75N1 · Lordsburg, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1991 · N61248 · Substantial damage
  > Unexpected encounter with adverse wind (downdraft).
- [NTSB CHI91LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA282.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Emporia, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1991 · N6136D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his delay in taking remedial action. The weather (fog) was a related factor.
- [NTSB SEA91LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA226.md): Ryan Navion · Chelan, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1991 · N4111K · Substantial damage
  > Poor in flight planning/decision by the pilot in command. Factors to the accident were: down drafts, proper alignment was not maintained and inadequate remedial action.
- [NTSB SEA91LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA224.md): Cessna 172K · Corbett, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1991 · N6LG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, his delay in taking remedial action, and his failure to maintain clearance from trees on rising terrain. The weather and terrain conditions were related factors.
- [NTSB MIA91IA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91IA207.md): Airbus Industrie A-300-600R · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1991 · N18066 · No damage
  > The in flight encounter with turbulence, and the failure of the passengers to comply with instructions to return to their seats and utilize their seatbelts.
- [NTSB MIA91LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA206.md): Friling Amtr · Land O' Lakes, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1991 · N12JF · Destroyed
  > The poor in flight decision of the pilot to fly near thunderstorms and their associated turbulence resulting in an uncontrolled descent and in flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB SEA91FA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA207.md): Piper PA-32 · Gustavus, AK · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1991 · N4075W · Destroyed
  > VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and the pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude and/or clearance from mountainous terrain. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather and terrain conditions.
- [NTSB ATL91LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA158.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Waxhaw, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1991 · N6262P · Substantial damage
  > The spatial disorientation experienced by the pilot in IMC, his failure to maintain aircraft control, and the exceeding of the design stress limits of the aircraft. Factor(s) in this accident were: the pilot's inadequate preflight planning, the VFR flight…
- [NTSB LAX91FA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA342.md): Piper PA 28-180 · Reno, NV · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1991 · N5277L · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain proper airspeed by employing an excessive angle of attack during the takeoff climb during a go-around resulting in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent inflight loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's poor…
- [NTSB NYC91FA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA193.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Fogelsville, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1991 · N28568 · Destroyed
  > The improper decision by the non-instrument rated pilot to attempt VFR flight in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of airplane control. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's overconfidence in his ability, his lack of…
- [NTSB SEA91LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA194.md): Let L-13 · Wallsburg, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1991 · N2NV · Substantial damage
  > The in flight encounter with downdraft winds and the lack of suitable terrain in the area for a landing.
- [NTSB CHI91LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA234.md): Cessna 172 · Sheboygan, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1991 · N4821G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors are the pilot's lack of total expereince, his inadequate recovery from the bounced landing and the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB FTW91DPJ03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91DPJ03.md): Grimm Cavalier SA102.5 · Mcalester, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jul 25, 1991 · N413P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's attempted flight into IMC and his subsequent loss of control due to spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB DEN91LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA104.md): Cessna 152 · Fountain, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1991 · N24204 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain on which to make a landing. Factors were: the pilot's inadequate preflight planning, and weather conditions that included low ceiling, obscuration, fog, and drizzle.
- [NTSB DEN91FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91FA113.md): Cessna 182P · Redstone, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1991 · N20887 · Destroyed
  > An inflight collision with terrain after the pilot continued the flight into an area of clouds and rain.
- [NTSB CHI91DCQ07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DCQ07.md): Grumman G-164A · Sharon Springs, KS · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 19, 1991 · N7964 · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft takeoff performance exceeded and disregard of performance data by the pilot. A factor associated with the accident is high density altitude.
- [NTSB MIA91LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA186.md): Lucky GN-1 Aircamper · Cross City, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1991 · N99767 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight briefing and inadvertent stall mush during normal cruise flight after encountering turbulence near the destination.
- [NTSB ANC91LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA093.md): Helio H-295 · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1991 · N456JH · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude and clearance from mountainous terrain. Factors related to the accident were: the rising terrain and a downdraft.
- [NTSB NYC91FA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA174.md): Gulfstream American AA5B · Columbia, CT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1991 · N43ER · Destroyed
  > The decision of the pilot to continue flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an in flight collision with trees. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's lack of instrument flight expereince, his overconfidence in his…
- [NTSB ANC91LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA091.md): Piper PA-12 · Merrill Pass, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1991 · N121EF · Substantial damage
  > That the pilot failed to maintain an airspeed above stall speed. Contributing to the accident was the turbulence.
- [NTSB LAX91LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA289.md): Hughes 369D · Napa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1991 · N18KJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper altitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper in flight decision to fly in the below VFR weather conditions and his misjudged weather evaluation.

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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=33

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