# 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 46 of 72 · 3,567 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB BFO88FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO88FA009.md): Cessna 182D · South Hill, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1987 · N8886X · Destroyed > The plt was on the third leg of a trip between tampa, FL and sussex, NJ. The previous two stops were made because of adverse wx conditions. Before this flight he was advised by fss that VFR flight was not recommended. He filed a VFR flight plan but did not… - [NTSB MKC88LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88LA022.md): Mooney M20J · Springdale, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1987 · N201CQ · Substantial damage > Drg a wx briefing bfr tkof, the plt was adzd that VFR flt was not rcmdd due to low ceiling & icing conds. He was adzd the freezing lvl was forecast to be at 4000' over little rock & to slope down to the surface in se Missouri. Also, he was briefed on pireps… - [NTSB NYC88FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88FA045.md): Cessna T210N · Skaneateles, NY · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1987 · N5136Y · Destroyed > Prior to departure from holland, mi the pilot received a briefing which included flight precautions for IFR conditions over his entire route of flight and occasional light to moderate rime and/or mixed icing in clouds below 18,000 feet. The pilot elected to… - [NTSB FTW88FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88FA032.md): Beech H35 · Port Mansfield, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1987 · N5568D · Destroyed > The plt rcvd svrl wx briefings bfr tkof & was adzd of convective activity along the initial route of flt north of the arpt. The planned dep route was twd the wx. While discussing altn routing possibilities, the plt indcd he would ask ATC for deviation arnd… - [NTSB ATL88FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88FA043.md): Cessna 172N · Blanchester, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1987 · N5548J · Destroyed > The aircraft departed before dawn from a private sod airstrip owned by the pilot, and collided with trees shortly thereafter. The pilot's wife said that the airstrip was not foggy when her husband took off, but the witness reported that the fog at the… - [NTSB SEA88FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88FA021.md): Cessna 210E · Port Townsend, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1987 · N4956U · Destroyed > The aircraft flew into the side of maynard mountain, the point of a coastal land mass, while on a night VFR flight in IMC wx conditions. Radar data showed the aircraft on a straight course at cruise airspeed. - [NTSB MIA88FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88FA042.md): Cessna 152 · Okeelanta, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1987 · N89741 · Destroyed > The acft crashed into a wildlife management area in a steep nose down attitude with about 20 degs flaps extended. The stated purpose of the flt was to spot deer & a suitable area in which to hunt. Torsional damage to the airframe suggested that the acft was… - [NTSB MKC88FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88FA021.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Mena, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1987 · N9131J · Destroyed > On the day of this accident, there was a well-publicized weather system affecting the weather along the pilot's route: warm moist gulf air was moving northward toward a cold front that extended from Mexico to Canada. Residents in the area said the region had… - [NTSB SEA88FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88FA024.md): Cessna 180G · Cambridge, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1987 · N4613U · Destroyed > During a fuel stop at elko, NV the pilot requested a weather briefing for VFR flight to lander, WY or to couer d'alene, ID. The FAA fss briefed him on adverse weather to both destinations, with flight advisories for mountain obscurations, occasional severe… - [NTSB NYC88DGM03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88DGM03.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Spartansburg, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Nov 14, 1987 · N8318L · Destroyed > The pilot landed at the franklin, PA airport after encountering fog. After making several phone calls and remaining on the ground for about 37 minutes he departed. About 30 minutes later the aircraft was seen circling at a low altitude, flying in and out of… - [NTSB FTW88FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88FA028.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Lancaster, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1987 · N8980J · Destroyed > The pilot received a weather report indicating that IFR conditions prevailed. After takeoff the airplane traveled approximately 1/2 mile before it crashed. Pilot was not instrument rated and had very little total time. He did have three hours of night time… - [NTSB SEA88LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA016.md): Hiller FH-1100 · Turner, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1987 · N35HA · Substantial damage > While on a short cross country flight the pilot encountered a rain storm and low clouds. The pilot made a 180 degree turn and then elected to make a precautionary landing in a field. Although the pilot visually inspected the area prior to landing, he did not… - [NTSB MIA88FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88FA032.md): Airbus Industrie A310 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1987 · N813PA · Minor damage > The capt said he expected some wx drg the 1st 2 hrs of flt. After lvlg at FL 330, the acft was in clear wx, but lgt turbc contd for a time. After the turbc had stopped & there were no wx rtrns on the radar, the seat belt sign was turned off, although the capt… - [NTSB MIA88LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA040.md): Piper PA-31-310 · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1987 · N112AG · Substantial damage > The plt stated that while enroute to West Palm Beach, she encountered severe turbulence. The aft cabin door popped open but remained attached and the flt was continued and lndd w/o further incident. As the plt attempted to restart the engs for the return trip… - [NTSB ATL88LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA034.md): Boeing 737-232 · Raleigh, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1987 · N315DL · No damage > The acft encountered moderate to severe turbulence during the nighttime flt, when it passed through clouds momentarily at FL225. A flt attendant sustained a broken ankle. The captain rptd that radar gave no indication of any wx ahead prior to the encounter.… - [NTSB CHI88LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA019.md): Cessna 150H · Cumberland, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1987 · N6501S · Destroyed > At 0112 CST, the plt telephoned the fss & requested a wx outlook for a 0600 CST departure. The wx briefer adzd the wx to the south was deteriorating & that the destn would be IFR by about the planned departure time. Also, the briefer suggested the plt could… - [NTSB DEN88FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88FA023.md): Cessna 172RG · Pintura, UT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1987 · N9447B · Destroyed > Bfr takeoff, the plt was briefed abt lgt to mod rime icing in clds & precip abv the frzg lvl. The frzg lvl was forecast to be at 7000' to 9000' in the area of prescott, sloping downward to the north. The plt did not file a flt plan, but did rcv VFR flt flwg… - [NTSB MIA88LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA026.md): Learjet 35A · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1987 · N888DJ · Substantial damage > The acft made a hard ldg during heavy rain & after being advised of wind shear. The crew stated that at one point, the acft was thrown into a 60 deg bank with airspeed fluctuations plus or minus 20 KTS about 400 to 600 ft AGL. The plt stated that at 100 to… - [NTSB FTW88FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88FA023.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Fulton, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1987 · N3666W · Destroyed > Acft departed in conditions of low ceiling and visibility with a student plt and pax on board. Witnesses at the arpt estimated the ceiling as 150 to 300 ft ovc with 1/8 to 1/4 mile vis in fog. After lift off the acft entered the fog in a rt climbing turn and… - [NTSB LAX88FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88FA028.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Buttonwillow, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1987 · N5431P · Destroyed > A Piper PA-24-250 collided with terrain while on an IFR flight. The pilot received a wx briefing from fss. While en route, radio and radar contact was lost, then regained. The pilot stated to ATC that the acft had been struck by lightning. He elected to… - [NTSB SEA88LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA013.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Snoqualamie Pss, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1987 · N44856 · Destroyed > The pilot was advised that with his proposed route of flight VFR was not recommended due to low clouds and marginal visibility. The pilot elected to fly through the area at night and encountered low clouds and marginal visibility. While attempting to climb… - [NTSB FTW88LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88LA014.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Brownsville, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1987 · N5606Y · Substantial damage > During initial climb into IFR conditions, the non-multiengine, non-instrument rated mexican certificated private pilot diverted his attention from flying the aircraft to adjust the mixture control on the left engine. The aircraft impacted the ground and… - [NTSB LAX88FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88FA020.md): Cessna 208A · Fairfield, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1987 · N828FE · Destroyed > Pilot's encounter with severe turbulence which precipitated a loss of aircraft control. - [NTSB FTW88LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88LA020.md): Cessna 152 · New Caney, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1987 · N4870P · Substantial damage > Acft took off in marginal VFR conditions on a pipeline patrol flt. En route, the plt encountered deteriorating wx conditions and experienced a rough running eng, due to what he suspected was carb ice. His attempts to remedy the roughness were unsuccessful and… - [NTSB FTW88FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88FA009.md): Cessna 172RG · Llano, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1987 · N9875B · Destroyed > The pilot departed lubbock, Texas in VFR conditions. As the flight progressed the ceiling and visibility deteriorated and the pilot encountered instrument meteorological conditions. No evidence was found to indicate that the pilot obtained a weather briefing… - [NTSB SEA88FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88FA011.md): Cessna 180K · Walton, OR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1987 · N2754K · Destroyed > Witnesses observed the aircraft flying westbound toward a pass at a low altitude above the ground near the base of low stratus clouds. The aircraft struck a tree at the top of a ridgeline in mount/hilly terrain on a northeasterly heading, traveled 1/2 mile… - [NTSB DEN88FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88FA014.md): Cessna 340A · Bailey, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1987 · N4132G · Destroyed > The aircraft crashed on the side of a mountain during visual meteorological conditions. The pilot had been in voice and radar contact with air traffic control until the aircraft disappeared from radar. The pilot reported severe turbulence and a rough running… - [NTSB LAX88LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA018.md): Cessna 150L · Carpenteria, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1987 · N11176 · Destroyed > The pilot encountered deteriorating weather as he approached his destination. After descending to 1,500 feet MSL, he attempted to follow a highway to the ocean but inadvertently encountered fog. The pilot attempted to turn, after spotting lights from houses… - [NTSB NYC88LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA010.md): Stinson 108-3 · Henryville, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1987 · N990C · Destroyed > On takeoff from a private airport, the flight encountered downdrafts and the left wing dropped. As the pilot attempted to level the wings, he realized that the aircraft was no longer climbing but descending at a rapid rate. The aircraft crashed on rising… - [NTSB FTW88FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88FA006.md): Cessna 172RG · Refugio, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1987 · N9693B · Destroyed > The plt continued VFR flt into wx that was IMC. The acft impacted the terrain in an extremely nose low attitude. There was no record of the pilot receiving any pre-flt or in flight weather briefings or forecasts for this flight. A witness reported normal… - [NTSB ATL88FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88FA010.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Greenville, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1987 · N84430 · Destroyed > The plts trip home had been delayed one day due to wx enrt. He had called the fss early for a briefing and had been advised that there should be no trouble for a noon depart time. He deptd clemson about 1000 and activated his VFR flt plan. He then contacted… - [NTSB LAX88FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88FA014.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Mount Baldy, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1987 · N47529 · Destroyed > Bfr tkof, the plt filed a VFR flt plan & rcvd a wx briefing which included an AIRMET. The AIRMET contained precautionaryinfo abt instrument conds (IMC), icing & mtn obscuration in calif. When the plt opened his flt plan with the fss, he wasagain briefed on… - [NTSB FTW88DQG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88DQG01.md): Boeing A75N1 · Fort Stockton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 11, 1987 · N54279 · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that during the flare for a full stall landing in the tail wheel equipped aircraft, a whirlwind was encountered. He said he applied full power & full left aileron & rudder, but could not recover. Subsequently, the aircraft struck an… - [NTSB LAX88LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA011.md): Piper PA-28-161 · San Luis Obispo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1987 · N4342B · Substantial damage > The non-instrument rated pilot became disoriented when he inadvertently flew into a layer of fog while making an enroute descent for landing at his destination. The aircraft collided with trees while the pilot was attempting to execute a climbing course… - [NTSB MIA88FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88FA001.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Everglades City, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1987 · N3RP · Destroyed > The non-instrument rated plt attempted a VFR flt over the Everglades during the hrs of darkness. The acft crashed into a swampy area at a high rate of speed while in a 90 degree left bank. The acft disintegrated on impact. A convective SIGMET was issued about… - [NTSB NYC87FA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87FA264.md): Lockheed L-1011 · Bermuda, Bermuda · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1987 · N317EA · Minor damage > Encounter with undetectable clear air turbulence. - [NTSB DEN87LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA243.md): Robinson R-22M · Las Cruces, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1987 · N47RW · Substantial damage > A CFI and a private plt were ferrying a newly purchased helicopter to their home airport. During a fuel stop, while on a visual approach, the helicopter encountered windshear. The density altitude was 8000 feet, and the helicopter was at or near max gross wt.… - [NTSB NYC87FA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87FA260.md): Boeing 737 · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1987 · N318AU · No damage > The acft was in a holding pattern at 11,000' in an area of thunderstorms & turbulence. Although the seat belt sign was on, two passengers (pax) went to the aft lavatory. As one of the pax was waiting & the other was exiting the lavatory, the acft encountered… - [NTSB NYC87FA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87FA257.md): Boeing 727-200 · Pittsburgh, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1987 · N774AL · No damage > While descending out of flt lvl 270 for lndg, usair flight 10 encountered light to moderate turbulence. Prior to this this encounter, the capt advised all passengers and cabin crew to remain seated and to engage their seatbelts. A similar announcement was… - [NTSB MIA87FA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87FA248.md): Boeing 727 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1987 · N8857E · Substantial damage > The crew of the Boeing 727 aircraft on a domestic passenger flight initiated an approach to a runway with a known crosswind and tailwind component. On final approach the tower controllers re-stated the wind and issued a windshear warning. On short final at… - [NTSB ATL87LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA259.md): Cessna 150G · Concord, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1987 · N2280J · Destroyed > While on climbout, the stu plt switched radios to the dest UNICOM freq. Unable to contact anyone on that freq, the departure arpt freq was reselected. No contact was established on this freq so the stu plt attempted to rtrn to the arpt. The haze was very… - [NTSB NYC87FA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87FA252.md): Piper PA-28-140 · East Granby, CT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1987 · N670FL · Destroyed > The pilot departed simsbury airport on a x-country flight and crashed 4.5 miles to the north in bradley intl airport traffic area. Witnesses in the crash site area saw an aircraft flying in and out of clouds prior to hearing the crash. - [NTSB FTW87FA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87FA214.md): Beech 58P · Austin, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1987 · N1158T · Destroyed > The plt rcvd a full wx briefing at 0540 CDT & a wx update at 0737 when he filed an IFR flt plan. The flt was without incident with a final cruise alt of 16,000' until 1055:43, when the plt reqd a 'left turn for deviation.' About 3 min later, the ctlr noticed… - [NTSB NYC87FA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87FA244.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Altoona, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1987 · N8692W · Destroyed > The aircraft departed cleveland, oh at approx 0915 hours on an unauthorized flt to atlantic city, NJ. The plt was not authorized to operate the aircraft or conduct the flt due to his license having been revoked in 1977 for repeatedly violating FARS. Near… - [NTSB BFO87FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO87FA062.md): Cessna 172P · Cabin, WV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1987 · N65721 · Destroyed > The plt was on a VFR flight at 4500 ft MSL over a mountainous area when he encountered lowering clouds. The plt descended to stay below the clouds; however, he inadvertently entered the clouds. Afterwards he tried to turn around and as he did so, according to… - [NTSB DEN87FA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87FA230.md): Cessna 170B · Cedar City, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1987 · N3541D · Destroyed > While on a x-country flt the plt flew into a canyon where turbulence was encountered. The plt stated that he was unable to maintain alt and during the descent the acft collided with the terrain in a small side canyon. - [NTSB ANC87LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87LA135.md): Piper PA-12 · Glennallen, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1987 · N4451M · Substantial damage > The pilot related that he ran out of fuel enroute to his planned refueling stop and made an emergency landing on a highway, substantially damaging the airplane. He said that the enroute portion of his flight took much longer than anticipated due to strong… - [NTSB MIA87FA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87FA239.md): Cessna 421 · Coral Springs, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1987 · N421DT · Destroyed > The acft had been abandoned in the Bahamas for aprx 7 months. A plt, with no known flt time in a Cessna 421, flew it to ft lauderdale. Except to avoid clds, he made the flt at a low alt & airspeed. When asked why, he said he was trying to save the engs. The… - [NTSB LAX87LA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA321.md): Cessna 152C · Upland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1987 · N757HK · Substantial damage > The dual instruction flight completed 2 full stop landings on runway 06 at the cable airport. On the next takeoff the flight encountered a downdraft after turning on the crosswind leg. The instructor pilot took the controls and turned to the downwind leg but… - [NTSB ATL87FA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87FA257.md): Beech V-35B · Hilton Head, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1987 · N6591S · Destroyed > PIC said he had wx brief. Noted tstms ovr atlantic & fog at arpt. Stated he would hold ovr ocean until arpt clr. Acft track on radar was into area of tstms ovr ocean followed by mode c altitude deviations and loss of radar contact. Acft recovered from ocean.… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=240&page=47 ## 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=46 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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