# 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 DEN86FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86FA020.md): Piper PA-230-250 · Englewood, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1985 · N1909T · Destroyed
  > The plt had new avionics and autopilot system installed in the acft prior to the accident. Ntap data indicated that the acft did not attain the assigned alt of 8200 ft prior to reaching the outer marker. The acft did not get established on the localizer…
- [NTSB LAX86LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA036.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Mammoth Lakes, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1985 · N3096R · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that when he observed the arpt's wind sock in preparation for departure the wind was blowing down the rwy with occasional gusts that did not seem over 20 KTS. After taking off & climbing to abt 100 ft AGL, the acft encountered turbulence…
- [NTSB ATL86LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA016.md): Boeing 737 · Charleston, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1985 · N787N · No damage
  > The flight departed Washington at about 1040 en route to Charleston, WV under instrument flight rules. The flight proceeded without incident, with occasional light to moderate turbulence during the climb. As the flight climbed through 26,000 feet the aircraft…
- [NTSB ATL86LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA013.md): Mooney M20E · Meridian, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1985 · N5959Q · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument rated pilot received a weather briefing before take-off and was advised that VFR flight was not recommended for a flight to chattanooga, TN. The pilot was unable to maintain VFR conditions and attempted a precision approach. While being…
- [NTSB NYC86LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA025.md): Cessna 172N · Great Valley, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1985 · N5486D · Substantial damage
  > Acft experienced windshear while landing at Great Valley, n.y. the plt attempted to make a go around, but was unsuccessful and landed in a corn field. The acft was substantially damaged, however, the private certificated plt was uninjured.
- [NTSB FTW86FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FA019.md): Gulfstream American AA-5B · Ozona, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1985 · N28228 · Destroyed
  > The acft was observed apchg the destination while flying under a cloud cover of aprx 1000 ft AGL. When it reached the vicinity of the arpt, the plt made a turn & subsequently entered the clouds. A witness heard what he described as variations in eng power.…
- [NTSB NYC86FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86FA027.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Landisburg, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1985 · N54264 · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated pilot took off on a VFR crosscounty flight with no weather briefing. He flew into an area of adverse weather including low clouds, fog, drizzle & haze. The aircraft impacted near the top of a 2100 ft high hill in forested terrain.
- [NTSB ATL86FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FA010.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Hamilton, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1985 · N8132L · Destroyed
  > At 1450 CDT, while the plt was cruising at 11,000', ARTCC broadcast info concerning SIGMET 17C, warning plts of thunder-storms with tops to FL 450. At 1613, radar data showed the acft at 11,300'. When asked about his alt, the plt replied he was in a cell &…
- [NTSB ATL86FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FA009.md): Cessna 172N · Clayton, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1985 · N3177E · Destroyed
  > The pilot and his passenger showed up for the second day in a row and checked the weather for the return trip to Florida. They found the weather VFR at the airport. An employee of the FBO took the pilot outside and pointed out that the mountains to the south…
- [NTSB SEA86LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA016.md): Piper PA-20 · Ely, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1985 · N1403C · Destroyed
  > The consensus of witnesses was that the plt & 2 pax had been awake all or most of the previous night & had consumed alcoholic beverages until at least 0100 PDT. One witness stated that the plt was 'cut off' from alcoholic drinks at 0100, but the 3 men…
- [NTSB NYC86FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86FA015.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Tobyhanna, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1985 · N4298K · Destroyed
  > At about the time N4298K was departing pocono mountains mun icipal airport, recorded radar information from new york ARTCC displayed an aircraft in that area. The aircraft flew eastward and then northward. The aircraft disappeared from the radar screen about…
- [NTSB MKC86LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA013.md): Beech H-18 · Osage Beach, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1985 · N936S · Substantial damage
  > On fianl approach to land on rwy 14 at the linn creek/grand glaize airport the plt began to apply prw to the two engines to arrest the descent of the approach. The plt finally had full pwr applied but the acft impacted. The ground short of the rwy. The plt…
- [NTSB FTW86FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FA015.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-2D · El Paso, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1985 · N23CD · Destroyed
  > The plt canceled his IFR flt plan and attempted to fly VFR at a relatively low alt over mountainous terrain with low scattered clouds on a dark night. He reported a large lighted area as being downtown El Paso when in reality it was most likely coronado…
- [NTSB FTW86FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FA011.md): Cessna 180 · Cisco, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1985 · N2368C · Destroyed
  > Non-instrument rated pvt pilot proceeded into instrument weather conditions. Control was lost and the aircraft impacted steep nose down in city limits. No record of a wx briefing being received by the pilot was found. No evidence of pre- impact failure or…
- [NTSB DEN86LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA011.md): Cessna 182P · Kalispell, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1985 · CGSPF · Destroyed
  > The plt stated that while on a return flt to calgary, alberta, Canada, over the mountainous terrain of glacier national park, he encountered a severe downdraft which forced the acft to the ground. The flt originated at kaispell, Montana.
- [NTSB NYC86LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA009.md): Maule MX 7-235 · Westerly, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1985 · N5661N · Substantial damage
  > The acft groundlooped during lndg. The plt reported that a sudden gust of wind was the cause. The sind was reported as calm.
- [NTSB DEN86FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86FA009.md): Cessna 180 · Eagle, CO · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1985 · N1611C · Destroyed
  > The plt departed Eagle arpt with 3 pax to fly them to the white owl lake area for the reported purpose of looking for a possible camping site for hunting activities. The plt encountered IMC and lost control of the acft. He was not instrument rated. All…
- [NTSB DEN86FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86FA008.md): Cessna 175A · Jal, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1985 · N6959E · Destroyed
  > A witness watched the acft takeoff and disappear in the darkness. The plt had intended to make 3 takeoffs and landings to regain currency for night flying. The acft never returned. The wreckage was found 2 miles north of the arpt the following morning. Wx was…
- [NTSB FTW86FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FA008.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Pecos, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1985 · N711OW · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated pvt plt departed on a night flt with wx reported as 300 and 2 in fog and drizzle. Acft impacted terrain shortly thereafter in a 60 degree nose down attitude. The plt had told a friend that after depature he would acquire and then…
- [NTSB DEN86LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA005.md): Beech 35 · Fillmore, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1985 · N3339V · Destroyed
  > The plt departed delta, UT on a VFR x-c flt after being advised by fss that VFR was not recommended due to IMC conditions on the proposed route of flt. He flew into an area of rising terrain, encountered IMC wx conditions, attempted to reverse course and…
- [NTSB LAX86FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FA007.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Payson, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1985 · N44207 · Destroyed
  > The passenger had a 10:00 medical appointment at the destination arot on the day of the accident. The non-instrument rated, recently certificated pvt plt, requested and received a weather briefing for a proposed VFR flt at 7500 ft MSL from mesa to holbrook,…
- [NTSB NYC86LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA003.md): Cessna C206 · West Dover, VT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1985 · N9861Z · Substantial damage
  > Cessna aircraft, N9861Z overran runway 1, at West Dover, Vermont and landed on a golf course. The pilot stated that when the flight was about 50 feet above the runway and about 100 ft down the runway windshear was encountered, pulling the aircraft to the left…
- [NTSB LAX86FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FA003.md): Gulfstream AA-5B · Orinda, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1985 · N45293 · Destroyed
  > The acft collided with rising terrain on a southerly heading. A VFR flt plan was filed. A witness near the accident site reported low ceilings and a forward ground visibility of 50 ft. aprx 15 minutes prior to the accident the acft was seen flying southeast…
- [NTSB DEN86LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA006.md): Skypower GBN-41-100 · Pecos, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1985 · N59SP · Substantial damage
  > Flt was participation in the 1985 balloon fiesta, a night helium-filled balloon race from albuquerque, new Mexico, to elkhart, Kansas. One hr after launch plt encountered small wind shear, causing loss of altitude, ballast, and helium. Plt then encountered…
- [NTSB NYC86FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86FA002.md): Cessna C-377A · Breakabeen, NY · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1985 · N6524J · Destroyed
  > The plt was advised by several sources that bad wx was located along the intended route of flt. The plt stated that he intended to fly over the bad wx since wx at the destination was good. A mayday call from 24J was broadcasted over the emer. Freq. Witnesses…
- [NTSB FTW86MA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86MA010.md): Beech V35 · Bridger, MT · Accident · 4 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1985 · N8475H · Destroyed
  > Drg a preflt wx briefing, the plt was advised that VFR flt was not recommended due to forecast frontal activity moving southbound along his route. Severe turbulence & icing had been reported just to the north of his course. He filed a VFR flt plan & took off…
- [NTSB ATL86LLQ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LLQ01.md): Cessna 172 · London, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Oct 3, 1985 · N20273 · Substantial damage
  > The acft crashed during a forced landing after fuel exhaustion during a x-country flt. The plt had encountered wx and in attempting to reach an alternate arpt the acft ran out of fuel. The plt was not instrument rated and the wx at London was 600 ft overcast…
- [NTSB ATL86FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FA002.md): Grumman American AA-5 · Hurricane, WV · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1985 · N9629U · Destroyed
  > N9629U crashed in a wooded area near Hurricane, west Virginia while conducting a visual flight from millwood, WV to grundy, Virginia. The pilot and aircraft were certificated in accordance with current FARS. The pilot received a weather briefing for the…
- [NTSB SEA85LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA229.md): Cessna 185 · San Juan Island, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1985 · N9644H · Destroyed
  > The pilot was attempting to depart his private airstrip to the north with trees bordering the north end of the airstrip. The wind was from 360 at 20 knots gusting to 30 knots. The pilot was unable to arrest his rate of sink and made a right turn to avoid…
- [NTSB ANC85FA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85FA184.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Merrill Pass, AK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1985 · N5317G · Destroyed
  > The acft collided with terrain in a mountain Pass at an elevation of 3600 ft MSL. The plt obtained a wx briefing at 1329 gmt on 9/26/86 at which time Merrill Pass was forecast to be closed by 1100 adt due to deteriorating wx. The last radio communication with…
- [NTSB ATL85FAMS2](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FAMS2.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Gulfport, MS · Accident · 3 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Sep 23, 1985 · N1785J · Destroyed
  > Plt contacted apch control for advisories. Asked about wx onroute of ELT. Was told that lines of showers existed across path. Plt advised he thought he had found a gap and that he thought he could get over wx. Later radioed that ride was bouncy and he was in…
- [NTSB FTW85LA353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA353.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Plainview, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1985 · N1994T · Substantial damage
  > The acft was substantially damaged during an emerg landing following an eng failure due to fuel exhaustion. Plt stated that during the 2nd leg of his flt, the ceiling and visibility deteriorated to the point that he was unable to find the arpt at his…
- [NTSB MIA85FA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85FA254.md): Mooney M20F · Aripeka, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1985 · N4797N · Destroyed
  > The student plt stated that after dinner, which included a small amount of wine, he went to the arpt to clean his acft, then elected to go for a short flt. He intended to stay within 25 mi of the arpt, but found himself over lakeland. He landed at a strip to…
- [NTSB FTW85FA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85FA346.md): Pitts SPL. S-1 · Mclean, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1985 · N74LF · Destroyed
  > The plt had landed the Pitts special on the highway due to low fuel. After the fuel service the acft took off and the plt performed low altitude acrobatics then departed making slow rolls below a low overcast. A witness observed the acft flying low over the…
- [NTSB ANC85LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA176.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Togiak, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1985 · N8981N · Substantial damage
  > Acft crashed on mountainside after wx worsened. Marginal wx had been forecast & PIREP advised plt that VFR flt was not recommended.
- [NTSB FTW85LA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA344.md): Mooney M20J · Kraemer, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1985 · N4793H · Destroyed
  > Acft was descending from cruise alt when it entered a radar lvl 3 thunderstorm and control was lost during a night VFR flt. The acft impacted a swamp in a vertical attitude with the rt wing leading slightly. The lft wing was found about 10' south of the main…
- [NTSB SEA85FA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85FA211.md): Bell 206B · Emmett, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1985 · N14819 · Destroyed
  > Newly-licensed plt departed into mountainous terrain in thunderstrom conditions despite warnings from friends. The acft wreckagewas located two days later in rising terrain below power 11 miles from pt of departure. Investigation revealed high speed vertical…
- [NTSB DEN85FA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85FA236.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Saint Mary, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1985 · CGTGV · Destroyed
  > Plt received wx update enroute to kalispell, MT. He attempted to navigate through the glacier national park, following the 'going-to-the-sun' highway. The wx along the plt's route of flt included low cloud ceiling, limited visibility and mountain obscurement.…
- [NTSB LAX85LA380](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA380.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Julian, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1985 · N421GS · Substantial damage
  > The acft collided with rising terrain on a local flt. The pax indicated that the plt was flying below the clouds and came too close to the mtn to avoid the collision.
- [NTSB DEN85LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA237.md): Cessna 172P · Monument Valley, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1985 · N52456 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot said that during his approach to ldg he encountered a downdraft. He subsequently lost control of the a/c. the a/c stalled and impacted the grd hard causing subst damage.
- [NTSB MKC85LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA204.md): Grumman AA5 · Boone, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1985 · N16LB · Substantial damage
  > After departing laporte city airport the plt of the acft proceeded to his destination airport despite deteriorating weather conditions at this destination. The plt stated he should not have proceeded into poor weather conditions. Weather conditions at the…
- [NTSB LAX85LA394](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA394.md): Glasflugel ST Liebelle 201B · California City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1985 · N711DP · Substantial damage
  > The glider landed off the arpt on a road and groundlooped after colliding with shrubbery. The plt complained of encountering a downdraft during the flt.
- [NTSB DEN85FA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85FA233.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Ogden, UT · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1985 · N75015 · Destroyed
  > The plt and his party were en route from minden, NV to casper, WY and had stopped at Ogden, UT to refuel. The plt obtained an updated wx briefing fr fss and field an IFR flt plan. After takeoff the plt was told to climb in the holding pattern to 13000 ft.…
- [NTSB NYC85FA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85FA227.md): Cessna 150M · Danby, VT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1985 · N66190 · Destroyed
  > The pilot of N66190 received a weather briefing from lebanon flight service station and was advised of low ceilings and also advised that visual flight rules flight was not recommended. At about the time N66190 was departing rutland, Vermont, a helicopter…
- [NTSB DEN85LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA234.md): Balloon Works Firefly 7 · Littleton, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1985 · N2259H · No damage
  > The plt attempted to land his Balloon in high winds resulting a hard ldg which threw him out of the basket the Balloon then began an immediate asent until a pax pulled the vent line and the Balloon settled rapidly until it hit the grd. Injuries to passengers…
- [NTSB ATL85FA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA266.md): Piper PA-28-235-B · Rion, SC · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1985 · N9340W · Destroyed
  > The acft had been cruising at 10,500 ft for several min and then informed ATC that they were climbing to 12,500 ft due to VFR. Shortly there after the acft disappeared from the radar scope. Witnesses heard the engine making an unusual sound and looked up and…
- [NTSB DEN85LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA238.md): Cessna 182D · Monument Valley, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1985 · N707UR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot said that during app to ldg he encountered unfavorable winds in sheer or wind direction change causing the a/c to drop 4-5 ft onto the r/w resulting in substantial damage to the a/c.
- [NTSB ATL85IA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85IA263.md): Boeing 727-225 · Charleston, SC · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1985 · N8832E · No damage
  > The flight was level at 330 when it encountered turbulance and the arcraft moved an estimated 200 feet down then up before the crew could regain altitude control. Two flight attendents and several passengers initially complained of injuries. No documentation…
- [NTSB ATL85LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA259.md): Hughes 269C · Elizabethtown, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1985 · N9280F · Substantial damage
  > After takeoff from off airport landing zone, the acft encountered heavy raninshowers and the plt attempted to return to the landing zone. Visibility was such that the plt was unable to see the ground and the tailrotor contacted a lake adjacent to the landing…
- [NTSB BFO85FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85FA071.md): Cessna R182 · Browntown, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1985 · N7393Y · Destroyed
  > Drg a wx briefing, flt prctns for ocnl mtn obscn & IMC were relayed to the plt, but he was not provided a forecast for thunderstorms, nor advised VFR flt was not rcmdd. The route of flt was portrayed as marginal VFR, as was the destn at morgantown (mgm).…

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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
```

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