# 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 48 of 72 · 3,567 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB NYC87LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA135.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Portland, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1987 · N13808 · Destroyed > The pilot of the PA-23 was attempting an NDB approach into the Portland, ME. Int'l jetport. The wx was rpt'd as moderate turbulence and moderate or greater icing, the icing level was rpt'd from the surface to 16000 ft. prior to this NDB approach the pilot had… - [NTSB LAX87DJA06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87DJA06.md): Schweizer SGS2-33 · Mokuleia, HI · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Apr 23, 1987 · N11468 · Destroyed > During a local sightseeing flt along a ridge line, while maneuvering around a cloud build-up, the acft entered a windshear that suddenly nosed the acft over in an aprx 75 deg vertical dive. Just prior to colliding with trees, the plt was able to regain some… - [NTSB LAX87LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA180.md): Cessna 182M · Mammoth Lakes, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1987 · N71736 · Substantial damage > At the end of a pleasure cross country flt, while on long final to the rwy, the plt had to add pwr to compensate for a crosswind. Prior to reaching short final the plt had reduced pwr again. Upon reaching the threshold, the acft was aprx 300 ft AGL. The plt… - [NTSB MKC87FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87FA078.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Nixa, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1987 · N2847P · Destroyed > The normal procedure for operating at this airstrip was to always take off to the east and land to the west when winds were not excessive. Winds elsewhere in area were from southeast at 13 knots while at this strip, they were from the east at 30 knots. After… - [NTSB LAX87LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA168.md): Balloon Works Firefly 8-24 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1987 · N3750D · No damage > During a pleasure Balloon ride, the Balloon lifted off in a southerly direction then shifted to a south easterly direction. The plt felt that the balloons response time for adequate lift took too long. The Balloon began drifting toward 50 to 60 ft power… - [NTSB DEN87LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA079.md): North American Navion · Los Alamos, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1987 · N91735 · Substantial damage > The instructor plt was giving cross wind instruction to a pre-solo student plt. During a cross wind landing attempt, the acft touched down hard, breaking off the right main landing gear. The winds were observed at the time of touchdown to be 150 degrees at 12… - [NTSB DEN87FA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87FA081.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Morgan, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1987 · N3809P · Destroyed > The plt departed Morgan arpt with an acft near gross weight, in a relatively strong cross wind. After a successful takeoff at about 100 AGL, he said he encountered moderate turbulence and a downdraft. Altitude and airspeed could not be maintained. The acft… - [NTSB ATL87FA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87FA104.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Rhine, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1987 · N47887 · Destroyed > The non-instrumented rated plt continued into an area of known wx conditions. The left wing separated in flight. Failure of it was typical of overload fractures. The wreckage was scattered over an area about 3500 feet long and 200 feet wide. - [NTSB ATL87LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA103.md): Cessna 172D · Oliver Springs, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1987 · N2510Y · Substantial damage > The plt reported that the acft encountered heavy turbulence and a strong gusty x-wind close to the ground while on short final to his private airstrip. The plt attempted a go-around and encountered 'extremely heavy turbulence' during a turning climbout… - [NTSB CHI87FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87FA106.md): Airbus Industrie A300B4-203 · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1987 · N230EA · No damage > While cruising at ngt in clr air (well abv clds), eastern ai lines flt 477 was in light chop at FL 310 with the seat belt sign on. The captain stated that when the turbulence increased to a moderate cond, he made an announcement for the flt attendants (f/a's)… - [NTSB SEA87LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA071.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Issaquah, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1987 · N33924 · Substantial damage > During a local training flight a downdraft was encountered. At about two miles from the airport the acft was at about 200 feet MSL. The instructor plt decided to land the acft on a field. On short final the acft struck a barbed wire fence prior to touchdown. - [NTSB DEN87LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA076.md): Cessna 150M · Cavalier, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1987 · N2848V · Substantial damage > The pilot was landing with a cross wind. The aircraft bounced and drifted into snow bank along the right edge of the runway. The nose gear was broken off in the collision with the snow bank and the engine was pushed into the firewall. - [NTSB MKC87IA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87IA066.md): Cessna 172 · Neosho, MO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1987 · N98763 · Minor damage > The acft had just been purchased & was being ferried from st louis, MO to san carlos, CA. The plt rprtd he was flying from springfield to tulsa, when he encountered unforecast wx & elected to divert to Neosho or return to springfield. He began a left turn… - [NTSB LAX87LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA152.md): Cessna 182Q · Palm Springs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1987 · N759V · Substantial damage > During a pleasure cross country flt, the aircraft encountered approximately 50 knot headwinds. The plt had diverted once to refuel and had expected to fly direct to the final destination. However, while enroute on the final leg of the flight, the aircraft was… - [NTSB LAX87LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA160.md): Balloon Works Barnes FF-8-24 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1987 · N3750D · Minor damage > During a local sightseeing flight, the pilot reported that upon lift-off the weather conditions were clear and calm. During the flight, however, the wind conditions had increased from a westerly direction at a velocity of 12 knots, gusting to 15. The pilot… - [NTSB CHI87FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87FA099.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Attica, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1987 · N5504L · Destroyed > After completing a cable patrol flt, the plt landed at sullivan, IN, to refuel before starting a night flt to reposition the acft at lafayette, IN. The plt departed in clear wx. However, as he was arriving at lafayette, he advised the tower controller that… - [NTSB BFO87DIG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO87DIG02.md): Boeing 727-200 · Charleston, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Mar 19, 1987 · XAHOH · No damage > The flight encountered clear air turbulence at FL 350 during cruise flight. The pilot said he was aware beforehand of existing turbulent conditions. According to the plt the seat belt sign was on, the flight attendant and passengers were asked to be seated.… - [NTSB LAX87FA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87FA149.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Jamestown, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1987 · N5393P · Destroyed > During the night cross country flt, the accident acft, in company with 2 others, was trying to land at the dest airport in hilly terrain. As the 3 acft approached the airport they encountered bkn to ovrcst conditions of about 400 ft AGL and vis of 2 mi in… - [NTSB FTW87LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87LA082.md): Boeing 737-300 · Midland, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1987 · N314SW · No damage > While penetrating a line of thunderstorms at 35,000 en route to Midland, TX, from dallas, TX, severe turbulence was encountered. One flight attendant had just sat down but had not fastened his seat belt and was thrown to the floor sustaining serious injuries. - [NTSB MKC87LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA062.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Mason City, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1987 · N56285 · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that he had obtained a full weather briefing and an IFR clearance from grand marais, Minnesota to des moines, Iowa prior to departure; and that the flight was uneventful, except for stronger than forecasted headwinds aloft. Enroute, the pilot… - [NTSB MIA87LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA113.md): Kenny Deward B-8M · Escatawpa, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1987 · N1389X · Substantial damage > While practicing power off landings downwind the flight encountered a gust at which time the pilot lost control. The aircraft descended rapidly striking the ground and then cartwheeling. - [NTSB FTW87FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87FA078.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Kerrville, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1987 · N6785F · Destroyed > The non-instrument pilot continued VFR flight into IMC conditions. The acft struck top of ridgeline while traveling at a high rate of speed and was demolished. No evidence of a pre-impact failure or malfunction of the acft was found. - [NTSB LAX87LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA143.md): Stinson 108-1 · Saugus, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1987 · N8185K · Substantial damage > Upon contacting ATC, the plt requested an ILS apch and that he was low on fuel. The controller cleared the plt to the ILS. Just inside the outer marker the controller advised the plt that he was dangerously low and to climb immediately. The plt was observed… - [NTSB DEN87FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87FA066.md): Rockwell 680FL · Basalt, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1987 · N4581E · Destroyed > N4581E was operating under 14 CFR 135 carrying cargo. The plt stated that he departed VFR and had '7 to 10' mi vis at the acdt site. Witnesses at and near the acdt site stated that heavy snow was falling at the time of the acdt and the vis was 1 mi or less.… - [NTSB ATL87FA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87FA087.md): Cessna 150H · Oneida, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1987 · N50077 · Destroyed > The pilot contacted the fss several times during the morning for weather along his proposed route of flight. Shortly after lunch he departed without a flight plan. He reported to one fss that he was VFR only but continued although VFR was not recommended for… - [NTSB ANC87LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87LA045.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Kotzebue, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1987 · N67688 · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that he encountered a complete whiteout condition and during the emergency landing on the frozen lake he lost directional control of the aircraft causing the left wing to strike the ground. - [NTSB DEN87LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA065.md): Raven S60A · Grand Lake, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1987 · N2803L · Substantial damage > The balloon encountered turbulence during normal cruise at 100 to 150 feet AGL, while crossing a ridgeline. Gusts extinguished both burner plt lights and partially collapsed the envelope. The balloon began an uncontrolled descent. The plt re-ignited both… - [NTSB LAX87FA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87FA136.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Lebec, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1987 · N8713V · Destroyed > Prior to the flt, the plt rcvd 2 wx briefings & was adzd of low ceilings, restricted visibilities & mtn obscurement along the route. Also, he was adzd that VFR flt was not recommended. The surviving pax said that after entering the mtn area, they contd 'in… - [NTSB LAX87FA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87FA134.md): Mooney M20J · Weed, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1987 · N201LF · Destroyed > Before takeoff, the plt was adzd that strong head winds, mod to svr turbc, mtn obscurement, multiple layers of icing & deteriorating wx were forecast along his route of flt. He filed an IFR clnc & took off at 1115 PST. While en route, he reqd the medford wx &… - [NTSB LAX87LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA131.md): Cessna 180 · Oatman, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1987 · N4786B · Substantial damage > At the end of a cross-country flight, the pilot reported that while on final approach, the aircraft encountered moderate turbulence. The pilot set up for a full stall to land in a three point attitude. During the flare, a gust of wind from the right rear blew… - [NTSB LAX87FA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87FA142.md): Cessna P206B · Green Valley, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1987 · N58RS · Destroyed > A Cessna P206B collided with mountainous terrain. Instrument meteorological conditions prevailed at the time. An unoffical weather observation taken the day of occurrence 12 miles east of the accident site indicated an indefinite 100 foot ceiling, 1/4 mile… - [NTSB LAX87FA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87FA121.md): Beech F33A · Anza, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1987 · N59AB · Destroyed > The non-instrument rated plt & 3 pax planned a pleasure flt to mx. The weather was below VFR minimums however the plt elected to attempt the flt. Several minutes after departure the acft was observed to enter an area where it was snowing, the cloud base was… - [NTSB LAX87LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA120.md): Raven S-55A · Tucson, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1987 · N4261R · No damage > During a pleasure flight, the pilot reported that upon take-off, the wind was calm. While in-flight the wind increased and the pilot prepared for a high wind landing. The balloon touched-down hard and hit a bush. The pilot and one passenger were ejected from… - [NTSB ATL87FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87FA074.md): Cessna 182P · Crossville, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 1987 · N5824J · Destroyed > The rental acft collided with the top of a mountain at substantial airspeed in level flt. VFR flt was not recommended by fss due to low ceilings, rain and fog. No flt plan was filed. The plt had not logged a flt for a five month period prior to the accident.… - [NTSB MIA87LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA090.md): Cessna 172M · Cedar Key, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1987 · N12198 · Substantial damage > The plt was attempting to go around after landing fast, due to a tail wind that was stronger that anticipated. Unable to climb, the acft was then blown off the rwy, collided with trees, & came to rest in the gulf of Mexico. - [NTSB MIA87LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA088.md): Piper PA-38-112 · New Smyrna Bch, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1987 · N25459 · Substantial damage > While in cruise flt at an alt of aprx 800 feet the plt reported that the eng began to lose RPM. Unable to maintain alt a forced landing was made on a road. The acft then ground looped due to contact with scrub oak trees, which resulted in severing of the left… - [NTSB ATL87LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA073.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Nashville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1987 · N31590 · Destroyed > The plt reported that he conducted an ILS appch behind mixed jet and turboprop traffic; the acft encountered an 'extreme downdraft' while on appch and the acft vertical speed went from about 500 fpm to about 1200 fpm. He attempted to recover by adding full… - [NTSB DEN87LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA055.md): Cessna 172H · Carrizozo, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1987 · N1741F · Substantial damage > The acft entered clouds over mountainous terrain. The plt's next visual contact was a mountain in his flt path. During maneuvering to avoid a crash the acft struck rough terrain and nosed over. - [NTSB MIA87FA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87FA084.md): Cessna 152 · Ochopee, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 1987 · N773WA · Destroyed > The student pilot while on a cross-country flight encountered poor weather conditions. During a turn and descent to maintain visual contact with terrain the aircraft collided with the ground. - [NTSB LAX87FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87FA117.md): Cessna 180J · Newhall, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 1987 · N52184 · Destroyed > Based on available evidence, it is believed that the accident occurred between 0700 and 0830 hrs during a period of low ceilings and restricted visibilities in the area where the accd took place. The accd site is located in a mountain pass area between two… - [NTSB BFO87FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO87FA022.md): Robinson R22 · Myersville, MD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 1987 · N9073Y · Destroyed > The non-instrument rated commercial pilot departed hgr in a Robinson helicopter that was not equipped to fly in instrument conditions. The pilot had not logged any instrument time and elected to depart in IFR conditions under a special VFR clearance. ATC… - [NTSB CHI87FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87FA070.md): Mooney M20J · Waskish, MN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 1987 · N11665 · Destroyed > During the preflight wx briefing the non-instrument rated pilot was advised that VFR flight was not recommended. Shortly before the accident, the acft was observed flying over a state highway under a low overcast in poor visibility. The acft was witnessed to… - [NTSB LAX87LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA109.md): Schweizer 2-32 · Vacaville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 1987 · N17871 · Substantial damage > During a local sightseeing flight, the pilot was flying south approximately 300-500 ft above the ridge looking for lift. The pilot could not find sufficient lift in the area east of the ridge so he flew to the west side where the glider encountered a strong… - [NTSB FTW87FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87FA064.md): Cessna 210N · Diboll, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 1987 · N6497N · Destroyed > Acft was destroyed when it impacted the ground in an uncontrolled attitude at high speed. The non-instrument rated pvt plt had filed IFR and departed into M80VC 5 l-f weather with tops above 8,000'. About 20 minutes after departure, the plt reported to the… - [NTSB CHI87LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA079.md): Cessna 150K · Clear Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 1987 · N5884G · Substantial damage > The plt stated that near the touchdown point a gust 'jarred' the acft and the throttle in the forward position. According to the plt, the acft 'took a steep left' and he leveled the wings, however there was not time to avoid trees which were about 100-150… - [NTSB FTW87FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87FA059.md): Sikorsky S-76A · Angleton, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 1987 · N767AL · Destroyed > Shortly after tkof, the plt contacted his company (opns) & said he had inadvertently enctrd IFR conds. He asked opns to relay info to him fm the apch plate for the ILS rwy 17 apch to brazoria county arpt. After rcvg the info, he contacted houston apch ctl &… - [NTSB DEN87FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87FA050.md): Cessna TR-182 · Moran, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 1987 · N6089T · Destroyed > The pilot received several weather briefings prior to departure. Briefings included reports of icing conditions, low clouds and turbulence. VFR flight was not recommended. Plt departed VFR and filed IFR enroute to jackson. The pilot was issued instructions… - [NTSB LAX87FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87FA103.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Gualala, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1987 · N75178 · Destroyed > The student plt, flying his own acft, took off under VFR conditions for an intended 45 min solo cross country flt. The plt encountered deteriorating wx & attempted to return to the departure airport. A witness observed the aircraft enter clouds, turn left &… - [NTSB LAX87FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87FA102.md): Cessna 172P · Cuyama, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1987 · N62127 · Destroyed > The plt rcvd a preflt briefing before a morning dep fm monterey. At that time, the forecast was for 3000' to 5000' broken clouds with widely scattered rain showers by 1600 & with a gen outlook of VFR. The plt flew to santa barbara to attend a meeting & depd… - [NTSB DEN87LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA049.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Taos, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1987 · N6913L · Substantial damage > The non-instrument rated plt inadvertently flew into IMC wx; snow, fog, freezing temperatures and low visibility, in mountainous terrain. He made a forced landing on a trail due to lowering visibility, 15 miles southwest of the destination arpt. The terrain… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=240&page=49 ## 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=48 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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