# 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 42 of 72 · 3,567 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB DCA89MA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA89MA026.md): Cessna 402B · Corona, CA · Accident · 10 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1989 · N69383 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to properly preflight and plan for flight and his intentional flight into IMC conditions. Factors contributing to the accident were the low ceiling conditions in conjunction with the mountainous terrain. - [NTSB MKC89FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89FA061.md): Beech 58 · Hamburg, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 1989 · N348U · Destroyed > The pilot continued VFR flight into IMC conditions and failed to maintain sufficient altitude above the wooded terrain. Weather conditions, low light conditions at or near dusk, lack of visual cues (visual perception) by the pilot, and trees were contributing… - [NTSB FTW89LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA050.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Seminole, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 1989 · N5258L · Substantial damage > The pilot's delay in updating his weather and diverting to an alternate destination, which resulted in fuel exhaustion from lack of fuel. Contributing factors were: the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation at the en route stop, the weather… - [NTSB FTW89FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89FA049.md): MBB BK-117 A-1 · Tyler, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 1989 · N7025L · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to execute the published inadvertent IMC procedures when he encountered adverse weather conditions. - [NTSB LAX89FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA106.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Julian, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 1989 · N9240P · Destroyed > The pilot's poor judgement of intentionally flying into an area of known forecast icing conditions which resulted in a loss of control and an inflight breakup of the aircraft. Contributing factors were the pilot's overconfidence in his personal ability by… - [NTSB NYC89FA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89FA080.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Lyon Mountain, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1989 · CGBHN · Destroyed > The pilot decided to fly in weather conditions that were beyond his and the aircraft's capabilities. - [NTSB CHI89FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89FA049.md): Cessna 172RG · Mosinee, WI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 1989 · N6525V · Destroyed > Spatial disorientation of the pilot as a result of initiating the flight into known adverse weather. Factors related to the accident were: dark night, snow, and low ceilings. - [NTSB LAX89LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA104.md): Cameron A-140 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 1989 · N2912R · Minor damage > The pilot displayed poor preflight planning and preparation by not properly evaluating the weather conditions. - [NTSB LAX89LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA102.md): Cessna 172P · Santa Ynez, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 1989 · N98564 · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to obtain an adequate preflight weather briefing or to obtain inflight weather advisory information, and the failure of the pilot to maintain flying speed while descending in a downdraft. - [NTSB FTW89LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA057.md): Cessna U206 · San Angelo, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1989 · N8096Z · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate altitude during continued flight into known adverse weather. The weather conditions and dark night were contributing factors. - [NTSB MKC89LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA056.md): Cessna 172 · Ainsworth, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 1989 · N4843G · Substantial damage > The loss of power from undetermined reasons during an attempted go-around. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane and the crosswind conditions. - [NTSB MIA89LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA074.md): Beech G-35 · Panacea, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1989 · N4506D · Substantial damage > Pilots loss of control when entering the fog bank during the takeoff, due to spatial disorientation. - [NTSB ATL89LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA083.md): Cessna 172D · Cumming, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1989 · N2556U · Destroyed > The pilot's decision to attempt VFR flight in adverse meteorological conditions at night with an inoperative attitude indicator and insufficient fuel reserve for the intended flight. - [NTSB NYC89FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89FA073.md): Grumman GA-7 · Spartansburg, PA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 1989 · N115DS · Destroyed > The pilots decision to disregard the weather forecast and attempt flight into known icing conditions. After the wings started to ice up, the pilot initiated a climb but could not maintain airspeed and inadvertantly stalled the aircraft which entered an… - [NTSB FTW89FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89FA042.md): Cessna 150L · Zachary, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1989 · N6757G · Destroyed > The pilot's loss of aircraft control due to spatial disorientation after encountering instrument meteorological weather conditions (IMC) shortly after takeoff, his intentional takeoff into adverse weather conditions, and the operator's inadequate supervision… - [NTSB SEA89FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89FA036.md): de Havilland DHC-3 · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 1989 · N11250 · Destroyed > The pilot's inadvertant flight into IFR conditions and the stall which occurred during the turn to reverse course. Contributing to the accident were the snow conditions encountered. - [NTSB MKC89LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA053.md): Mooney M20 · Malmo, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 1989 · N4096H · Destroyed > The pilot's inadvertent VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), which resulted in his loss of aircraft control, due spatial disorientation. A related factor to the accident was: the adverse weather condition. - [NTSB CHI89LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA045.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Valparaiso, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 1989 · N3331R · Substantial damage > Inadequate preflight preparation by the pilot, which resulted in inadvertent flight in icing conditions and rapid accumulation of airframe ice, and the pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to flare during the landing. Factors related to the… - [NTSB ATL89LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA075.md): Cessna 180 · Russells Point, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 1989 · N4585B · Substantial damage > The pilot's inaccurate evaluation of weather condition, and his failure to use available weather briefing resources. As a result, the pilot encountered structural icing which covered the windscreen, blocking forward visibility. - [NTSB LAX89FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA082.md): Beech 35-B33 · Ripon, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 1989 · N8974M · Destroyed > Continued flight by the pilot into known icing conditions and structural (wing) icing, which subsequently resulted in an uncontrolled stall. A contributing factor was the icing condition. - [NTSB ATL89LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA068.md): Beech B-90 · Paducah, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 1989 · N784K · Substantial damage > Pilot failed to maintain proper altitude while maneuvering to land. Probable contributing factors were inoperative weather radar, thunderstorms, lightning, an undetermined electrical problem, dark night, the pilot's improperly planned approach and visual… - [NTSB LAX89FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA091.md): Cessna 172M · Oxnard, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 1989 · N61587 · Destroyed > Continued VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorlogical conditions which resulted in an in-flight collsion with terrain. Related factors were: failure of the pilot to use a preflight briefing service, his decision to initiate flight into known adverse… - [NTSB MKC89DCG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89DCG02.md): Wells Varieze · Macon, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jan 5, 1989 · N66WR · Destroyed > Continued flight by the pilot into known adverse weather and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance above obstacles. Contributing factors were: low ceiling, fog, rain, pilot delaying flight to an alternate destination, his lack of recent flight… - [NTSB LAX89FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA078.md): Piper PA-28-180 · San Bernardino, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 1989 · N5157L · Destroyed > The pilot's decision to continue VFR flight after encountering instrument meteorological conditions while attempting to transit through a mountain pass. Contributing factors was: the pilot's self-induced pressure knowing that a co-worker was probably waiting… - [NTSB DEN89LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA057.md): Bumgartner/Hirt Steen Skybolt · Quemado, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 1989 · N312BH · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to select a suitable landing strip/area. Factors related to the accident were: high terrain and low ceiling along the route of flight, haze, and the soft condition of the selected landing strip. - [NTSB DEN89FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89FA056.md): Cessna 208B · Aspen, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 1989 · N945FE · Destroyed > Pilot's improper IFR procedure. Contributing factors included moderate turbulence, low ceilings, obscuration and snow. - [NTSB CHI89FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89FA039.md): Cessna 210D · Alvin, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 1989 · N3767Y · Destroyed > Continued flight by the non-instrument rated pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, adverse weather conditions, the pilot's lack of instrument… - [NTSB LAX89FA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA076.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Wrightwood, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1988 · N5369L · Substantial damage > According to the passenger, during a cross country flight the airplane encountered instrument meteorological conditions. The pilot flew the airplane toward a mountain range and entered a valley with rising terrain. Still in IMC, just prior to the accident,… - [NTSB SEA89LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA030.md): Cessna 205 · Cottage Grove, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1988 · N8403Z · Destroyed > The student pilot took off on a solo flight from an uncontrolled airport at Cottage Grove in marginal weather conditions. Shortly after takeoff, he transmitted to eugene tower (which was approximately 15 miles north) that he had encountered 'white-out'… - [NTSB LAX89FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA074.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Yucca, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1988 · N9276M · Destroyed > Pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors included the pilot's improper in-flight decision which was related to his overconfidence in his personal ability, spatial disorientation upon encountering inclement weather during the… - [NTSB ATL89FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA061.md): Cessna 210B · Mt Airy, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1988 · N210RW · Destroyed > The pilot attempted to locate the destination airport in instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain a sufficient altitude to avoid the terrain in the area. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot' overconfidence in his… - [NTSB ATL89FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA059.md): Cessna 172 · Wadsworth, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1988 · N8193B · Destroyed > PIC & future son-in-law came to arpt to fly acft. Wx was low ceilings & viz due to fog. PIC did not have instrument rating. The son-in-law, an army captain, was sked to leave for overseas assignment shortly. Closest arpt which rpted wx, 15 miles southeast,… - [NTSB LAX89LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA068.md): Boeing 747SP-21 · Midway Islands (Pacific Ocean) · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1988 · N146UA · No damage > Aircraft's encounter with unforecast severve clear turbulence. - [NTSB ATL89FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA058.md): Cessna 414 · Bloomville, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1988 · N84UM · Destroyed - [NTSB MKC89FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89FA043.md): Bell 206L-1 · Cape Girardeau, MO · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1988 · N119CG · Destroyed > The helicopter was dispatched at night on an emerg med svc (EMS) flt fm a hospital at Cape Girardeau, MO. Purpose of theflt was to transport a patient fm a hospital at marion, IL, to Cape Girardeau. Wx at Cape Girardeau deteriorated after the acft departed.… - [NTSB CHI89IA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89IA034.md): Aerospatiale ATR-42 · Mosinee, WI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1988 · N427MQ · No damage > Stall induced by the accretion of moderate to severe clear icing. - [NTSB LAX89LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA073.md): Bell 206L-1 · Oakland, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1988 · N1072S · Destroyed > Pilots intentional flight into known adverse weather condititions from which he inadvertently descended into the water at a high rate of speed. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to obtain a weather briefing; lack of recent instrument flying… - [NTSB DEN89FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89FA041.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Arvada, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1988 · N3110Q · Destroyed > The pilot entered clouds and shortly thereafter, crashed near the city of Arvada, WY. The flight consisted of two aircraft, flying together in loose formation, at night, under a layer of clouds. The plt of the lead acft estimated that about 2 min elapsed when… - [NTSB MIA89FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89FA048.md): Cessna 150J · Gainesville, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1988 · N60029 · Destroyed > Plt obtained weather briefing prior to departure at which time he was told the possibility of IFR conditions on arrival at destination existed due to fog. Plt failed to obtain en route weather briefing. Near his destination, the plt encountered IFR… - [NTSB ATL89FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA047.md): Beech P35 · Bakersville, NC · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1988 · N9584Y · Destroyed > During the VFR business flight radar data indicated the acft descended from 9,500 to approx. 5,500' MSL where it collided with a mountain. Clouds were present in the area. There were no witnesses to the accident. The wreckage was located by ELT signal. The… - [NTSB MIA89LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA046.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1988 · N7926N · Destroyed > The student pilot contacted ifss at miami, FL and filed an intl flight plan to the Bahamas. He did not request a weather briefing and none was given. The pilot later contacted controllers and stated that he was in instrument meteorological conditions and… - [NTSB DEN89FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89FA038.md): Cessna 150L · Fairplay, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1988 · N1464Q · Destroyed - [NTSB MIA89FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89FA044.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Molino, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1988 · N8033Y · Destroyed > Before takeoff, the plt was adzd of an apchg cold front in the Florida panhandle as well as a forecast of hvy thunder- storm activity in the area of pensacola. En route, he was provided VFR flt following from pensacola apch ctl while cruising at 6500 ft.… - [NTSB DEN89FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89FA036.md): Cessna T210F · Cortez, CO · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1988 · N6105R · Destroyed > The plt obtained a wx briefing from las vegas fss and was told that flt under VFR was not recommended for the proposed flt to durango (dro). The plt filed a VFR flt plan and departed las vegas. Over page, AZ, he filed a PIREP and was again told VFR flt not… - [NTSB BFO89FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89FA012.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Meadows Of Dan, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1988 · N4194W · Destroyed > The pilot conducted VFR flight into IMC because of inadequate inflight planning/decision. The aircraft experienced inflight brakup when the pilot was unable to maintain flight within the design stress limits of the aircraft. - [NTSB NYC89FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89FA036.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Gans, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1988 · N2153U · Destroyed > Pilot's bad judgement in flying in weather conditions beyond the capabilities of his aircraft. The pilot overstressed the aircraft and sheared the left wing by making an abrupt turn in turbulent air above the design maneuvering speed (VA). The accumulation of… - [NTSB FTW89FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89FA022.md): Cessna 150M · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1988 · N63537 · Destroyed > Failure to the flight instructor and the student pilot to obtain a weather briefing prior to departure, and he flight instructor's failure to observe the deteriorating weather conditions in sufficient time return to the airport prior to instrument… - [NTSB BFO89LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89LA011.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Port Royal, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1988 · N8215P · Substantial damage > The plt received a wx briefing which forecast IFR after 1800 EST. He departed dca in light drizzle conditions. Arpx 35 NM from dca, radar service was terminated and the plt attempted to contact ATC to no avail. He reported that near the brook VOR the VOR… - [NTSB NYC89LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA027.md): Beech A36 · Montauk, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1988 · N722BH · Substantial damage > Loss of control, inflight, while landing, due to low level wind shear. - [NTSB MIA89MA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89MA023.md): Rockwell 1121A · Oak Grove, PA · Accident · 3 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1988 · N44 · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot in command to observe the rapid accretion of ice on the airplane due to his attention being diverted. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=240&page=43 ## 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=42 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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