# 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 61 of 72 · 3,567 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB LAX84LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA237.md): Cessna 150M · Happy Camp, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1984 · N9254U · Destroyed > While waiting for fog to 'burn off,' the plt preflighted the acft & then waited for about 45 min at the end of the rwy. He then decided to takeoff while the wx was still IMC. Shortly after lift-off, the acft entered instrument conditions & began turning to… - [NTSB ANC84LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84LA049.md): Cessna 206 · Mcgrath, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1984 · N756XB · Destroyed > According to the plt, he flew over a frozen lake, then encountered reduced visibility down to about 1/8 mi. He made a 180 deg turn, but lost all referecne to the terrain during the turn. Shortly after completing the turn, he was proceeding eastbound & was… - [NTSB MIA84FA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84FA122.md): Cessna 402C · Mineral Springs, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1984 · N620AC · Destroyed > The acft collided with trees and the ground during flt in adverse weather. There is no record of the plt receiving a pre-flt briefing and no flt plan was filed. Witnesses heard an acft flying low followed by a loud thud. About 16 mi north at sarasota, FL, the… - [NTSB FTW84LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA178.md): Piper PA-32-301T · Haskell, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1984 · N8194E · Substantial damage > The plt received a wx briefing and said, 'today was not the day to go', but later went. En route weather encouraged him to land at an arpt with a 1600 ft rwy with winds of 30 KTS gusting to 50 KTS, according to a witness. The plt landedwith no flaps and… - [NTSB MKC84FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84FA106.md): Beech B36 · Webb City, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1984 · N6665X · Destroyed > The plt was advised by springfield tower that icing conditions existed along his proposed route of flt. However, he elected to takeoff, & about 4 min later, the plt advised that he had encountered rime ice. He continued the flt to joplin, picking up more ice… - [NTSB ATL84LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA125.md): Hughes 269 · Supply, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1984 · N8782F · Substantial damage > The plt and passg stated that as the flt approached Supply, NC, the wx conditions deterioriated and the helicopter encountered a fog bank. The passg recalled that the visibility reduced completely and visual contact with the ground was lost. The plt decided… - [NTSB MKC84FA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84FA110.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Gasconade, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1984 · N30667 · Destroyed > The plt landed at an arpt where, by his own description, the wx was near zero in rain. He then received 2 wx briefings. During the 1st briefing the plt indicated that he could make the flt IFR. The plt was advised of a SIGMET for severe icing conditions at… - [NTSB NYC84FA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FA110.md): Lockheed 18-56 · Oneonta, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1984 · N77777 · Destroyed > At aprx 2330 EST, witnesses near the crash site heard an acft, & shortly thereafter, they saw a flash. One of them, who was driving a car, went back to the area the next day & found the acft wreckage. The acft had crashed & burned about 1 mi from the apch end… - [NTSB SEA84FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84FA071.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Humphrey, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1984 · N29033 · Destroyed > While on a x-country flt, the acft entered an area of rising terrain & blowing snow & the plt initiated a turn to reverse direction. During the turn, he encountered reduced visibility & the acft collided with the top of a knoll on snow covered rolling… - [NTSB NYC84FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FA108.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Groton, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1984 · N5022S · Destroyed > The plt received 2 wx briefings prior to departing & both called for low ceilings. During arrival at the destination, the plt requested & was cleared for an ILS apch to rwy 5. While on the apch, the acft collided with a small tree & crashed. The wreckage came… - [NTSB FTW84LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA168.md): Cessna 172P · Houston, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1984 · N54647 · Substantial damage > The non-instrument rated plt departed dallas, TX, and was on a VFR flight plan to Houston gulf port arpt. Unable to landthere due to wx, the plt requested ATC vectors to Houston intercontinental (iah). Iah ATC gave the plt vectors for an ILS apch to rwy 08.… - [NTSB SEA84FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84FA068.md): Piper PA-28RT-201 · Hood River, OR · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1984 · N8301T · Destroyed > After crossing the dalles at 12,500 ft MSL, the plt reported to ARTCC he was entering solid clouds. He subsequently reported level at 3,000 ft MSL followed by 'if ah we can't stay VFR we'll go ahead and climb up to about five and file IFR.' The acft was… - [NTSB FTW84LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA161.md): American AA-1A · Smithville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1984 · N9460L · Substantial damage > The pvt non-instrument plt received two wx briefings for his route of flt from madison, MS, to lufkin, TX, to college station, TX, to san antonio, TX. The last briefing from college station fss informed the plt that marginal VFR conditions exsisted along the… - [NTSB DEN84FA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84FA223.md): Cessna 310H · Questa, NM · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1984 · N1111Q · Destroyed > The acft collided with rising terrain at the 12500 ft level. The summit was about 200 ft above the crash site. A friend of the plt was interviewed by the iic from NTSB. This friend was the host of the 3 accident victims for the weekend at his gunnison ranch.… - [NTSB LAX84LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA213.md): Cessna 172M · Lebec, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1984 · N880LS · Destroyed > In a preliminary oral statement, the plt said that they encountered an unforcasted overcast & rising mountainous terrain. Later, she stated they were trying to maintain VFR flt in mountains with scattered clouds in the area; then when they were initiating a… - [NTSB DEN84FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84FA107.md): Mooney M20K · Craig, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1984 · N231F · Destroyed > Witnesses observed & heard the plt making an apch & subsequent go-around or pass over the ground at the arpt. Heavy fog conditions existed which were below IFR minimums. The plt failed to realize higher terrain exsisted north of the arpt. The acft collided… - [NTSB MKC84FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84FA097.md): Teratorn Acft Tierra II · Lexington, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1984 · UNK · Substantial damage > The plt had flown from callaway to Lexington, NE, earlier in the day. After a short visit, he departed on a return flt. A search was initiated when the acft did not return. About 5 hrs after the estimated time of the accident, the acft was found where it had… - [NTSB DEN84FA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84FA307.md): Rockwell 112TCA · Missoula, MT · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1984 · N4699W · Destroyed > The pilot had filed an IFR clearance. While taxiing to takeoff, he requested and received a clearance to climb VFR on course, via victor airway 2, with instructions to report when reaching 10,000' MSL. This was the last communication received from the pilot.… - [NTSB NYC84FA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FA104.md): Cessna 172Q · Meadville, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1984 · N96286 · Destroyed > Plts were briefed on snowstorm advancing toward destination, departed in hope of arriving ahead of wx. Encounting IMC conditions (snow) enroute, plt filed IFR and continued. Communications transcript indicates that when eng began to lose power, plt used carb… - [NTSB MKC84FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84FA091.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Harrison, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1984 · N5857F · Destroyed > The plt encountered a thunderstorm during a night x-country. The plt was being vectored by the controller to avoid the worst of the storm. After about 2 minutes memphis center heard the acfts call sign shouted over the radio. Further attempts at radio… - [NTSB FTW84FA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84FA153.md): Boeing 727-200 · Lampasas, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1984 · N471BN · Minor damage > The captain received a company briefing prior to the flt. A convective SIGMET was in effect & turbulence was forcast for the area. During flt, the acft was manuevered to avoid turbulence. The acft was clear of clouds & in a thin haze layer when the crew felt… - [NTSB ANC84LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84LA039.md): Fairchild Hiller FH-100 · Glennallen, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1984 · N5051F · Substantial damage > The plt experienced a downdraft, while approaching a glacier at 5500 ft MSL. In turning downgrade to try to affect a descent of the acft, control was lost and the helicopter collided with the ground. The acft rolled inverted after ground contact. - [NTSB SEA84FA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84FA065.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Lewiston, ID · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1984 · N2868D · Destroyed > The acft crashed in mountainous terrain while the non-instrument rated plt was on a flt in marginal wx conditions. An investigation revealed that the acft had impacted in a steep nose down, high speed descent. No preimpact/mechanical problem was found. About… - [NTSB NYC84LA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA329.md): Cessna U206A · North Hudson, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1984 · CFUQW · Destroyed > An inflight collision with trees in an area of high terrain. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's decision to takeoff after he received a briefing advising, 'VFR flight not recommended', the dark night conditions, and snow showers. - [NTSB MKC84FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84FA092.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Oconto, NE · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1984 · N8054E · Destroyed > After attending a business conference at muncie, IN, the plt received a wx briefing & took off at 2026 CST on a flt to des moines, IA, where he refueled. In a phone call to his wife at their home in north platte, NE, he indicated the wx was such that he would… - [NTSB ATL84FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FA111.md): Piper PA-32RT-301T · Goodway, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1984 · N8427A · Destroyed > Plt received two weather briefings prior to departure. He was told of an approaching cold front but the fss briefer stated 'if you go now, it'll be fine.' The plt departed on the VFR flt to hickory, NC, and did not file a flt plan. Radar info obtained during… - [NTSB SEA84FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84FA064.md): Cessna U206 · Stevenson, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 1984 · N735KE · Destroyed > The plt initiated a flt in weather with low visibility, rain and fog. The plt had reportedly checked the weather but decided to fly anyway. About 30 minutes after takeoff while the plt was maneuvering at low alt, the acft crashed in a river. The acft sank in… - [NTSB CHI84FA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84FA121.md): Beech A36 · Wheeling, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1984 · N24187 · Destroyed > A go-around was initiated about midfield at what one witness estimated as 6 in above the rwy. The acft was between 20 and 50 ft above the trees when it rolled into a steep right angle of bank with the nose dropping simultaneously. Post crash fire destroyed… - [NTSB FTW84LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA150.md): Bell UH-1B · Amarillo, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 1984 · N31213 · Substantial damage > Plt was advised by fss that Amarillo had snow flurries, visibility 4 miles and wind from 350 degs at 28 KTS gusting to 34 KTS, tucumcari, NM was reporting 2 miles visibility with light snow and areas further west were clearing. The plt departed Amarillo under… - [NTSB ATL84FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FA106.md): Beech A36 · Hamilton, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1984 · N1034W · Destroyed > The acft collided with trees aprx 6 miles east of marion cty arpt and aprx 17 NM sw of the flt depat pt and also the plt's home arpt. The plt had earlier that day told the haleyville arpt mgr that he would return to haleyville the same day as dept. The acc… - [NTSB MIA84FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84FA090.md): Cessna 310R · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1984 · N3447G · Destroyed > Prior to departure the plt noticed thunderstorms & lightning to the north of the arpt. He stated that immediately after takeoff he remembered a flash of light & a noise. His next recollection is impact & being in the water. The area around St. Petersburg at… - [NTSB NYC84FFA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FFA02.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Lexington, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Feb 20, 1984 · N9335J · Substantial damage > Weather briefing forecast low ceilings, mountains obscured and lgt to mod turbulence. VFR not recommended. Plt filed no flt plan. Plt reported that an encounter with turbulence caused a loss of control and collision with terrain during the recovery. Witness… - [NTSB LAX84LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA187.md): Cessna 177B · Lucerne, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1984 · N34849 · Destroyed > Upon reaching his destination, the plt was unable to see the arpt because of the presence of a solid lower layer of clouds. While looking for a break in the cloud layer for a VFR descent, the plt 'inadvertently flew into IFR conditions,' & impacted trees.… - [NTSB LAX84FA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84FA189.md): Cessna 182P · Livermore, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1984 · N91227 · Destroyed > While on a night x-country flt, the acft collided with the ground near the top of hilly terrain at an elevation of about 1840 ft. the time of the accident was not known, but the acft had departed groveland, CA at sometime between 1900 & 1930 PST. Witnesses in… - [NTSB FTW84LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA138.md): Piper PA-31 · Brownsville, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 1984 · N7415L · Substantial damage > The plt was maneuvering for an ILS approach when he collided with the ground. He said he was distracted by the swinging CDI and was below the glide slope. He said he started to add power for a missed approach and the acft impacted the ground. A passenger said… - [NTSB NYC84LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA087.md): Mooney M20J · Bristol, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1984 · N201LU · Substantial damage > The acft encountered weather and head winds on a x-country flt. Nearing his destination after a long flt the plt was trying to let down VFR through breaks on the clouds when he realized the critical nature of his fuel level. A search foran arpt produced the… - [NTSB CHI84FA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84FA110.md): Cessna 177RG · Salem, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 1984 · N52697 · Destroyed > The plt got a weather briefing and was advised of areas of fog. While taking off toward the west, he encountered fog. The acft entered a right turn about 1000 ft from the end of the rwy & subsequently crashed about 1 mi northwest of the arpt. Initial impact… - [NTSB LAX84FA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84FA178.md): Beech A-36 · Coyote, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 1984 · N67426 · Destroyed > The acft crashed in mountainous terrain during a night x-country in marginal weather. The plt made an approach to san jose, cancelled his IFR flt plan and advised he was proceeding to hollister. A common practice in the area is to fly the valley, following… - [NTSB LAX84FA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84FA176.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Oakland, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 1984 · N4304K · Destroyed > The plt left the traffic pattern where the weather was VMC and proceeded northbound into IMC weather. The plt had just checked out in this acft. The field elevation of departure is 47 ft MSL. Thirteen miles north the terrain was mountainous and the acft… - [NTSB ATL84LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA096.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Oak Grove, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 1984 · N5546F · Destroyed > The acft collided with trees during an approach to land in IMC weather. The plt had taken off about 10 minutes earlier and when fog rolled in he tried to land. After one go-around he made a 2nd approach and descended to 75 ft AGL to obtainbetter visibility… - [NTSB ATL84FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FA095.md): Cessna 172RG · Chesapeake, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 1984 · N5299U · Destroyed > Prior to departure, the plt was twice advised that the destination wx was below most users minimums. The non-instrument rated plt then departed dulles arpt on an IFR flt plan in IMC. After departure, he did not follow assigned headings, & for a period of… - [NTSB DEN84LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA090.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Laramie, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1984 · N7519D · Substantial damage > The plt stated that when he was 10 miles southeast with airport lights in sight, a convair plt reported inbound on an IFR clearance to land. Not wanting to possibly cause the convair plt to make a missed approach he elected to make a turn. In the turn, he… - [NTSB DEN84FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84FA089.md): Beech 58P · Durango, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1984 · N6400E · Destroyed > When the plt called the fss at 1341 MST, he stated he had already received some 'real time' wx & requested only the wx at Durango & farmington, NM. He filed an IFR flt plan to Durango & took off at 1437. Drg arrival, the plt attempted to get into VFR… - [NTSB CHI84FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84FA107.md): Cessna 150D · Wanatah, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1984 · N4361U · Substantial damage > At about 1716 CST, the non-instrument rated plt contacted a fss, reported he was in the clouds with about 1 hr of fuel on board & requested 'vector me someplace.' He was told that indianapolis was VFR, but the plt stated that he could not reach indianapolis &… - [NTSB MKC84FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84FA071.md): Cessna 150M · Lincoln, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1984 · N714GT · Destroyed > The non-instrument rated plt departed the russell control zone at night in IFR conditions by obtaining a special VFR clearance. After he reported clear of the control zone, there was no further radio contact with ATC facilities. At 0235 CST, the acft was… - [NTSB NYC84FA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FA081.md): Cessna 402 · Jaffrey, NH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1984 · N6814G · Destroyed > The plt had filed an IFR flt plan; however, he took off in VFR conditions & did not activate the flt plan. Radar data showed that the latter part of the flt was flown at 6300 ft, then at 1712:39 EST, a descent was begun. One minute later, the flt was last… - [NTSB FTW84FA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84FA125.md): Cessna 152 · College Station, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1984 · N93401 · Destroyed > The plt had received a telephone wx briefing at 1610 & an in-person wx briefing at 1932, about 45 min before takeoff. The local wx deteriorated considerably between the last briefing & the time of the accident. The acft departed at 2016, & at 2024 the acft… - [NTSB DEN84FA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84FA085.md): Cessna TR182 · Tappen, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1984 · N737QE · Destroyed > The private non-instrument rated plt received two weather briefings before the flight. During the last briefing at 1350 MST, he was informed that VFR flt was not recommended. At 1554 MST, the acft departed crystal arpt in a westerly direction. Several… - [NTSB DEN84LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA079.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · Ogden, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1984 · N90769 · Substantial damage > The plt took off from a mountainous work site to return to salt lake city, UT. The wx was clear at the work site (elevation 6700 ft), but there was fog below. After encountering the fog, the plt hovered with a slow forward speed over snow covered terrain. A… - [NTSB SEA84LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA046.md): Lark IS28B2 · Issaquqh, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 1984 · N4014B · Substantial damage > The CFI stated that while returnsing to the airport he encountered turbulence. When it became obvious that reaching the intended airport would be marginal another landing field was chosen. 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