# 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 LAX89FA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA211.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Dinsmore, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 24, 1989 · N4527F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance. Contributing factors to the accident were: the pilot's failure to obtain weather information, his overconfidence in his…
- [NTSB MIA89LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA152.md): Cessna 172M · Okeechobee, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1989 · N9139H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor preflight preparation when he failed to recheck weather conditions after he delayed takeoff because of thunderstroms. Also, the pilot's poor inflight decision to land off-airport rather than return to the departure airport.
- [NTSB LAX89LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA202.md): Ayres S2R · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1989 · N5548X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued flight from VMC to IMC, with icing conditions, from which recovery was not successful.
- [NTSB ATL89FA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA149.md): Beech S35 · Russellville, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 20, 1989 · N6863Q · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, his continued flight into an area of known adverse weather, and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Contibuting factors were: the dark night, the adverse weather conditions, and the pilot's overconfidence…
- [NTSB MKC89FA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89FA110.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Winslow, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 15, 1989 · N8199P · Destroyed
  > The pilot flying into adverse weather conditions which resulted in the in-flight separation of a portion of the right wing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB SEA89LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA085.md): Beech A24R · Ely, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1989 · N8049R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to continue flight into IMC. Contributing to the accident were snow, obscuration and mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB LAX89LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA191.md): Airbus Industrie A-300-B4-203 · San Diego, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1989 · N972C · No damage
  > An unexpected encounter with clear air turbulence which seriously injured a passenger in the aft lavatory.
- [NTSB LAX89FA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA192.md): Beech 200 · Azusa, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 10, 1989 · N39YV · Destroyed
  > Improper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in has inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) and subsequent collision with mountainous terrain. The weather and terrain conditions were considered to be related…
- [NTSB LAX89FA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA189.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Dublin, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 9, 1989 · N8078V · Destroyed
  > The pilot decided to continue VFR flight after encountering instrument meteorological conditions in an area of rising mountainous terrain. Factors in this accident were the pilots lack of experience and his failure to obtain a preflight weather briefing.
- [NTSB LAX89FA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA182.md): Cessna 172 · Industry, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 6, 1989 · N6129E · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate altitude to ensure obstruction clearance. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, low ceiling, fog, and the pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions.
- [NTSB LAX89FA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA181.md): Cessna 152 · Port San Luis, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 6, 1989 · N6301M · Destroyed
  > Pilot failed to execute a 180 degree turn and inadvertently entered into instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB DEN89LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA119.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Durango, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 1989 · N9147Y · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate inflight planning and inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Contributing to the accident were crosswind and turbulence encountered close to the ground and high density altitude conditions.
- [NTSB MKC89LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA100.md): Cessna 172 · Wentzville, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1989 · N5092D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the landing, and his failure to maintain clearance from the power lines. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's selection of the wrong runway, the adverse weather conditions, the pilot's failure to attain the proper…
- [NTSB MKC89FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89FA102.md): Cessna 150H · Carnegie, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 4, 1989 · N22875 · Destroyed
  > Continued VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in subsequent collision with rising/hilly terrain. Related factors were: inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot, dark night, adverse weather…
- [NTSB FTW89FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89FA090.md): Cessna 172P · Burnet, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 3, 1989 · N5253K · Destroyed
  > Continued VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft, due to spatial disorientation. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions and the pilot's lack of…
- [NTSB ATL89FA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA139.md): Beech B24R · Suches, GA · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1989 · N2526W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's flight into known adverse weather, and his failure to maintain clearance above the wooded terrain. The adverse weather condition, high terrain, and trees were related factors.
- [NTSB MKC89FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89FA099.md): Maule M-5 · Ainsworth, NE · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1989 · N20BS · Destroyed
  > The pilot continued flight into IFR conditions and the loss of aicraft control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident were the cloud conditions and fog.
- [NTSB CHI89FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89FA078.md): Cessna 208A · Mt. Zion, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1989 · N9637F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's intentional flight into known adverse weather. Contributing factors were the pilot's poor evaluation of the weather information given him by the air traffic controllers.
- [NTSB ANC89LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA063.md): Piper PA-18 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1989 · N1738A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and the inadvertant stall/mush of the airplane. Contributing factors are the pilot's overconfidence, self-induced pressure, mountainous terrain and whiteout conditions.
- [NTSB SEA89FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89FA074.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Pelican, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1989 · N62873 · Destroyed
  > Improper in-flight decision by the pilot, and his inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). The terrain and weather conditions were considered to be factors.
- [NTSB FTW89FA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89FA151.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Junction, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1989 · N8785V · Destroyed
  > Continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) by the pilot, which resulted in his failure to maintain control of the aircraft due to spatial disorientation. The weather conditions and his self-induced pressure were factors.
- [NTSB DEN89LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA109.md): Cessna 310E · Glenwood Spgs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1989 · N4127G · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate compensation for the wind conditions by the pilot, resulting in a loss of control of final approach. Contributing to the accident was the downdraft.
- [NTSB SEA89LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA070.md): Consolidated Aeronautics LA-4 · Yamhill, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1989 · N2990P · Substantial damage
  > Pilot displayed poor inflight planning and preparation for the flight. The pilot did not adequately compensate for the wind conditions resulting in an intentional gear up landing.
- [NTSB ATL89FA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA131.md): Mooney M20F · Lynch, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1989 · N9252V · Destroyed
  > Continued VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions, terrain, and the pilot's lack of instrument experience.
- [NTSB ATL89LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA127.md): Cessna 172 · Xenia, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1989 · N4898G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision and improper use of the flaps. Contributing was the downdraft.
- [NTSB LAX89FA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA157.md): Cessna 152 · Chino, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1989 · N24807 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain an appropriate weather briefing in preparation for the cross country flight and his failure to maintain an altitude sufficient to clear the terrain along the indended route after entering reduced visibility conditions.
- [NTSB SEA89FA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89FA186.md): American AA-1A · Enumclaw, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1989 · N9473L · Destroyed
  > Attempted flight into known adverse weather conditions. Factors include clouds, downdrafts, high winds.
- [NTSB BFO89FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89FA029.md): Beech C35 · Rupert, WV · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1989 · N9502C · Destroyed
  > Pilot inadvertantly flew into IMC while trying to maintain VFR and collided with trees during a steep turn during his attempt to turn away from IMC. The weather conditions that were determined to be factors in this accident were: low ceilings, obscuration,…
- [NTSB DEN89FA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89FA149.md): Cessna 182P · Steamboat Sprg., CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1989 · N7248N · Destroyed
  > The plt's failure to discontinue the VFR flight when he encountered IMC; and the plt's failure to maintain adequate altitude to clear the mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB DEN89FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89FA101.md): Bell 206B-III · Park City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1989 · N16733 · Substantial damage
  > An encounter with strong down-slope winds and gusts during a critiacal phase of flight which caused power required to exceed power available. Contributing factors to the accident was the downhill terrain and the downdraft conditions.
- [NTSB ANC89GA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89GA055.md): Piper PA-18 · Kotzebue, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Apr 4, 1989 · N7085 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot continued flight into IFR conditions and failed to maintain the altitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to obtain a weather briefing and the deteriorating weather conditions which were encountered.
- [NTSB LAX89FA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA137.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Whitmore, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1989 · N7293P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to continue VFR flight with known forecast IMC along his route.
- [NTSB FTW89FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89FA073.md): Cessna 172XP · Hondo, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1989 · N736RT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to depart into known adverse weather and his lack of instrument training and experience.
- [NTSB NYC89IA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89IA107.md): Short Brothers SD3-60 · Albany, NY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1989 · N163DD · No damage
  > The crew's failure to use full engine anti-ice systems which resulted in ice blocking the engine inlets.
- [NTSB DEN89FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89FA091.md): Cessna 210D · Eugene, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1989 · N3823Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). Factors related to the accident were: the terrain and weather conditions at the accident site, and the pilot's lack of instrument experience.
- [NTSB ATL89FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA113.md): Beech F33A · Ashland, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1989 · N6387S · Destroyed
  > The pilot continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). Factors related to the accident were: high terrain, the adverse weather conditions, and trees.
- [NTSB MIA89FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89FA109.md): Cessna 172M · Pascagoula, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1989 · N80542 · Destroyed
  > Continued flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). Contributing factors were: inadequate preflight planning, weather conditions, pilot's lack of instrument flight time, lack of visual cues at night, and trees at the crash site.
- [NTSB MIA89FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89FA108.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Holley, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1989 · N5572W · Destroyed
  > Continued flight by the plt into adverse wx, followed by spatial disorientation and loss of aircraft control. Lack of a preflight weather briefing, weather conditions, and lack of visual cues at night were considered contributing factors.
- [NTSB NYC89FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89FA099.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Southbridge, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1989 · N301WA · Destroyed
  > Poor judgement of the pilot by flying while physically impaired by alcohol, and his continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). Related factors were: the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, dark night, adverse weather…
- [NTSB LAX89DVD03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89DVD03.md): Stearns BD-4 · Leggett, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Mar 8, 1989 · N277MB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continuation of VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure maintain proper altitude. Factors related to the accident were the adverse weather conditions, high terrain, and trees.
- [NTSB SEA89LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA054.md): Cessna 185 · Bellingham, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1989 · N79PK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for the loss of lift due to ice accumulation on the wings, his failure to control the rate of descent, and poor inflight decision making. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's fatigue.
- [NTSB NYC89FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89FA095.md): Piper PA-28 · Douglas Twsp, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1989 · N5348S · Destroyed
  > Poor judgement of the student pilot by flying while under the influence of alcohol, and his VFR flight in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) without the required qualification or training. Factors factors related to the accident were: failure of the…
- [NTSB ATL89FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA095.md): Beech 95-B55 · St Marys Island, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1989 · N9299Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot continued into IMC conditions where he collided with trees.
- [NTSB FTW89LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA061.md): Cessna 182 · Robstown, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1989 · N735EZ · Destroyed
  > The pilot delayed flight to an alternate destination, continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), experienced spatial disorientation, and lost control of the aircraft. Contributing factors were: the pilot's inadequate preflight…
- [NTSB BFO89FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89FA019.md): Beech V35TC · Roanoke, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1989 · N27FH · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to maintain control of the aircraft due to spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB NYC89FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89FA097.md): Beech 95-A55 · Lake Placid, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 1989 · N1729Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's departure into known adverse weather conditions and his continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing factor(s) was: the adverse weather conditions.
- [NTSB NYC89FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89FA088.md): Sikorsky S-76A · Washington, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1989 · N767SA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) which resulted in his loss of aircraft control. Factors related to the accident was: the pilot's flight into known weather, the adverse weather, and trees at the accident sight.
- [NTSB ATL89FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA090.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Tipp City, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 1989 · N1139X · Destroyed
  > Improper planning by the pilot resulting in fuel exhaustion. The pilots lack of equipment and ability to handle the weather situation was ignored by the pilot in his planning for the flight.
- [NTSB MIA89FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89FA090.md): Cessna 172 · Blue Mountain, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1989 · N3937F · Destroyed
  > The continuation of a VFR flight into night, instrument meteorological conditions and the spatial disorientation of the non-instrument rated pilot. Contributing to the accident were the adverse weather conditions and the overconfidence of the pilot.
- [NTSB LAX89LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA131.md): Aerostar Raven 560 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1989 · N767AA · No damage
  > Balloon entered into a severe down draft which resulted in a hard landing due to inadequate preparation and compensation for the conditions by the balloon pilot.

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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=41

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