# 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 63 of 72 · 3,567 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB ATL84MA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84MA052.md): Beech 58TC · Knoxville, TN · Accident · 4 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1983 · N2131L · Destroyed > During arrival, the plt checked in with Knoxville apch control & stated that he was proceeding to the downtown arpt for landing. At that time, the wx at mcghee-tyson arpt (aprx 10 mi ssw) was clear with 7 mi visibility. About 10 min later, the plt reported… - [NTSB ATL84FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FA054.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Lexington, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1983 · N5396L · Destroyed > The acft collided with the ground in a vertical descent during IMC weather on a x-country flt. The plt had filed an IFR flt plan but he was a student with limited experience and was not instrument rated. Also he was carrying a passenger. The controller who… - [NTSB NYC84FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FA037.md): Beech H18 · Allentown, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1983 · N105PE · Destroyed > While en route, the plt encountered icing conditions, then reported he was unable to maintain alt & was having eng problems. He diverted toward Allentown, PA, then advised he had lost power in the left eng. Apch control began issuing vectors for a VOR apch;… - [NTSB LAX84FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84FA071.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Oceanside, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1983 · N6295T · Destroyed > Before takeoff, the plt received a wx briefing & was advised to expect IFR conditions in the vicinity of Oceanside, CA & that moderate turbulence existed below 20,000 ft. after takeoff, he obtained an IFR clearance to climb & cruise at 6000 ft. at about 2005… - [NTSB DCA84AA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA84AA008.md): Lockheed L-1011 · Charleston, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Nov 25, 1983 · CFTNJ · Minor damage > During flt at FL350, the fltcrew noted some thunderstorms in the vicinity of their route of flt & advised the ATC controller that they might have to detour. After turning & climbing to FL370, they noted 'moderate chop to light turbulence' & saw a flash of… - [NTSB ATL84FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FA058.md): Cessna 414A · Waynesville, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1983 · N6623C · Destroyed > After departure at 1417 CST, radar track showed the acft climbing to & maintaining 7,600 ft until about 1733 EST & 28-30 mi north of the knoxville VOR. The acft then descended & crossed the snowbird VOR at about 6,700 ft. there were several up & down altitude… - [NTSB DEN84FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84FA030.md): Cessna 414 · Aurora, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1983 · N7724N · Destroyed > During wx briefings the plt was advised of icing conditions in the denver area. While approaching the denver area the plt radioed 'can you get me down, it's a little bit icy up here.' The plt was subsequently asked & was given a close turn onto the outer… - [NTSB FTW84FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84FA068.md): Mooney M20J · El Paso, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1983 · N201TH · Destroyed > The acft collided with the ground at 4380 ft MSL. The plt had called the control tower in El Paso and advised that he was at 8500 ft and would have to start descending due to weather in the area. The plt was VFR and no flt plan had been filed. He was advised… - [NTSB LAX84FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84FA068.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Wikieup, AZ · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1983 · N4291R · Destroyed > Before taking off, the plt obtained 2 wx briefings & was advised that VFR flt was not recommended. He departed at 1730. Several requests were made for en route wx from las vegas flt watch. At 1945, the plt declared an emergency & indicated that he was lost.… - [NTSB CHI84FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84FA049.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Dexter, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1983 · N8162D · Destroyed > At 2135 EST, the plt called the lansing fss & requested a wx forcast for the detroit city arpt & winds aloft. He was briefed, but he did not file a flt plan, sometime after 2200 EST, he took off form mason, MI on a passenger flt to ann arbor, MI. At 2252, the… - [NTSB NYC84LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA031.md): Beech B23 · West Dover, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1983 · N7605R · Substantial damage > The plt reported that during descent, below 4000 ft, he encounter severe turbulence. He reported that the destination wind was from the northwest, but he could not recall the wind velocity. During arrival, final apch to rwy 01 was flown at 80 mph while still… - [NTSB FTW84FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84FA064.md): Cessna T210N · Nageezi, NM · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1983 · N4888Y · Destroyed > Before takeoff, the plt was informed of a segmet which forcasted occasional severe rime or mixed icing from the freezing level at 8000 ft up thru 20,000 ft & moderate to severe turbulence below 18,000 ft. also, embedded thunderstorms, lightning & thunder were… - [NTSB MKC84LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA024.md): Aero Commander 100 · Sargent, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1983 · N3630X · Substantial damage > The pilot became dioriented on a flight from hastings, NE enroute to Sargent, NE. He decided to land on a county road west of Sargent. During the landing the acft right wing tip struck a pole and the acft tipped up on its nose. - [NTSB CHI84LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA040.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Mankato, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1983 · N6128W · Destroyed > The plt received 2 wx briefings before the flt & was advised that VFR flt was not recommended. Prior to departing, the 50 gal fuel sys was serviced with 35 gal of fuel. The plt reported that during the flt, he descended the acft thru a hole in the clouds… - [NTSB LAX84FA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84FA065.md): Mooney M20A · Mammoth Lakes, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1983 · N8110E · Destroyed > The acft crashed into a mountain side at some time prior to 0900 on 11/12/83 when the ELT signal was 1st reported, via satellite. Before the flt, the student plt was last seen in bakersfield, CA at about 0100 that morning. A rescue mission was delayed due to… - [NTSB FTW84FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84FA047.md): Aero Commander 520 · Clines Corners, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1983 · N4116B · Destroyed > The non-instrument rated plt was on ferry flt from bartlesville, ok to ontario, CA. An en route stop was made at tucumcari, NM, where the acft was refueled & 14 qts of oil was added to the left eng. The line boy who serviced the acft saw no visible oil leaks… - [NTSB NYC84FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FA022.md): Cessna 210L · Rhinebeck, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1983 · N1177Q · Destroyed > The above reported basic wx data was the 2050 observation at poughkeepsie, NY located about 20 NM south of the accident site. However, a witness who was 1,000 ft north of the accident site stated the wx consisted of a low overcast & that the visibility was… - [NTSB MKC84FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84FA014.md): Cessna 210M · Greensburg, KS · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1983 · N732SB · Destroyed > At 1619 CST, the non-instrument rated plt called the dodge city fss & requested the current dodge city wx. He was given the current & forcasted wx. He took off at 1825 & at 1846, he called the la junta radio & requested an update on the dodge city wx as well… - [NTSB CHI84FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84FA037.md): Cessna 152 II · Decatur, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1983 · N5528L · Destroyed > The acft impacted trees and the ground during a night x-country in deterotiated weather about 3/4 of a mi ssw of keeler,MI, VOR. Witnesses heard the acft circling at low alt but did see the acft due to clouds, drizzle and fog. The sound of the eng was… - [NTSB ATL84FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FA038.md): Cessna T210M · Banner Elk, NC · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1983 · N761VK · No damage > Before takeoff, the plt obtained wx for ashville & hickory, NC & for the tri-city arpt, all of which were 30 to 54 mi from Banner Elk, NC. At that time, he told the briefer that there were clouds at Banner Elk, but he thought he could get out all right. The… - [NTSB DEN84LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA020.md): Cessna 150M · Hillsboro, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1983 · N6141K · Destroyed > The student plt encountered fog immediately after takeoff at about 150 AGL. The plt looked back & could still see the rwy lights, he then began a descending rt turn to the rwy to land. During this descending turn, the rt wing hit the ground followed by the… - [NTSB ATL84FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FA033.md): Cessna 172F · Brunswick, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1983 · N5236F · Destroyed > The acft was observed entering a cloud layer about 500 ft AGL after takeoff. Another witness observed the acft's navigational lights in a circling motion as the acft plunged to the ground. - [NTSB NYC84LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA014.md): Schweizer SGS 1-34 · North Conway, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1983 · N7629 · Substantial damage > According to the pilot, the glider was towed to 2000 feet and released, in lift. Flt was in lift for about 30 minutes when a strong sink was suddenly encountered. The glider crashed into trees. - [NTSB FTW84FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84FA032.md): Cessna 182Q · Columbus, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1983 · N735CP · Destroyed > The non-instrument rated plt departed imperial, CA, at 2010 PDT, & shortly thereafter, was identified & followed by a U.S. Customs special mission acft. The acft was followed to demming, NM. During that portion of the flt, its altitude varied from about 500… - [NTSB CHI84FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84FA027.md): Mooney M20E · Newark, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1983 · N7144U · Destroyed > The acft had been recently purchased by the plt & this was the 2nd leg of a 3 leg trip which had originally departed hickory, NC. Two witnesses located about 5 mi sse of the accident site observed the acft. One witness stated the visibility was less than 1 mi… - [NTSB ATL84FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FA028.md): Cessna TU206G · Brentwood, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1983 · N7338G · Destroyed > The acft crashed while the plts were attempting an ILS approach to nashville. One plt was not instrument rated. The other was rated but was limited in experience. The instructions for radar vectoring to the approach were not followed and disorientation with… - [NTSB FTW84LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA027.md): Cessna U206G · Midland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1983 · N756DV · Substantial damage > The plt took off to check the wx & intended to proceed on a business flt, if conditions permitted. After taking off, he noted that the wx would not be satisfactory, so he elected to land & travel by other means. His apch to land was high & the acft touched… - [NTSB DEN84FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84FA010.md): Cessna 182F · Burke, SD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1983 · N3375U · Destroyed > Prior to the flt, the plt obtained a wx briefing & was advised that VFR flt was not recommended. At the end of the briefing, he indicated he would 'be getting back with' the fss specialist. The plt then told the arpt manager that he would 'go up & take a look… - [NTSB FTW84FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84FA023.md): Cessna 172M · Redfield, AR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1983 · N321HR · Destroyed > At aprx 1331 CDT, the plt entered the pine bluff fss station & requested a briefing for a VFR flt to springfield, MO. He was advised that VFR flt was not recommended. The plt returned again between 1335 & 1350 & was seen examining the wx charts. At aprx 1420,… - [NTSB LAX84FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84FA012.md): Cessna 210-5 (205) · Schurz, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1983 · N8370Z · Destroyed > The acft was on a crosscountry flight in VFR conditions. The non-instrument rated pilot encountered instrument conditions at night and lost control of the acft in flight. The post crash investigation revealed evidence of an inflight structural failure due to… - [NTSB DEN84FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84FA011.md): Cessna 182 · Hanksville, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1983 · N3254Y · Destroyed > There were two pilots aboard this acft which impacted in a steep nose down attitude on a plateau at 5000 ft MSL. Flight control continuity was established. The pilot was recently certificated & his class iii medical had expired. The second pilot held a… - [NTSB FTW84LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA012.md): Cessna 152 · Dallas, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1983 · N67176 · Destroyed > While still several miles from addison, TX, the acft encountered the leading edge of a thunderstorm. Both occupants stated the acft encountered wind shear. Reportedly, the wind shear was so severe that it forced the acft down & it contacted the ground. A few… - [NTSB ANC84FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84FA004.md): Cessna 206 · Egegik River, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1983 · N8193G · Destroyed > The plt flew the acft with 4 passengers to a dirt/gravel strip near the Egegik River & becharof lake, aprx 45 mi south of king salmon, AK. The plt was aware that the operator (ft richardson flying club) prohibied the operation of its acft into unapproved… - [NTSB FTW84FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84FA014.md): Cessna 195B · Alanreed, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1983 · N3048B · Destroyed > A recovered flt log indicated a route of flt via tulsa, OK; klahoma city,OK; sayre,OK; amarillo, TX; then tucumcari,NM. While taxiing for takeoff at the departure arpt, the plt received a wx briefing along the route to Oklahoma city. The accident site was 44… - [NTSB DEN84FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84FA019.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Kim, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1983 · N2174M · Destroyed > The acft collided with the ground in a wing down nose low attitude. The plt had been advised that VFR flt was not recommended for his route of flt. The non-instrument rated plt went anyway and encountered weather. In maneuvering to get below or out of the… - [NTSB FTW84LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA018.md): Cessna 182M · Aline, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1983 · N91620 · Substantial damage > Before departing norman, OK, the plt obtained a wx briefing from the Oklahoma city fss. During that briefing, he was advised that VFR flt was not recommended. He then took off for dodge city, KS without filling a flt plan. However, en route, he encountered wx… - [NTSB MKC84FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84FA002.md): Cessna 182R · Springfield, MO · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1983 · N5191E · Destroyed > At 2346 CDT, Kansas city center provided the 2251 CDT Springfield wx & advsed the plt to expect vectors for an apch to rwy 1. Vectors were provided until 0006;50 CDT, when center advised that radar contact was lost, 3 mi south of the outer marker compass… - [NTSB LAX84FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84FA005.md): Cessna 175B · Burbank, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1983 · N8146T · Destroyed > Relatives expected the plt to return home on the evening of 10/4/83. When he did not return, relatives report the acft was overdue. The acft was found where it collided with a mountain at an elevation of about 3580 ft, 10 mi north of the destination arpt.… - [NTSB SEA84LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA001.md): Beech A23 · Burley, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1983 · N4773J · Substantial damage > The plt was participating in an open course air race to jackpot, NV. He planned to make an en route stop at arco, ID to refuel. The wx forcast called for marginal conditions. The plt made a telephone call to arco & confirmed that the wx (at that time) was… - [NTSB LAX84FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84FA002.md): Cessna 182M · Snow Water Lake, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1983 · N92019 · Destroyed > The acft collided with the terrain in a high speed wings level descent at night after encountering weather and icing at flt level of 13000 ft. the plt was in contact with salt lake center until 5 minutes before radar contact was lost and gave no indication of… - [NTSB ATL83LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA006.md): Cessna 150G · Glenville, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1983 · N2857S · Substantial damage > Ground fog started developing as the flt approached its destination. During the vor-b approach to rwy 16 the plt spotted the rwy lights about a mile out & set up on left base to the rwy. The plt turned final but drifted left of base. The plt stated that due… - [NTSB NYC83LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA258.md): Cessna 172G · Woodford, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1983 · N3692L · Destroyed > According to the pilot weather was clear at time of departure with clouds at about 4000-4500 feet but clr above. He entered a break in the clouds and began following a road. As the weather began closing in from above and the road became curvy, the pilot had… - [NTSB CHI83FA445](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA445.md): Cessna 182B · Constantine, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1983 · N2531G · Destroyed > The non-instrument rated plt was on a x-country flt on a dark night. During the flt, the acft crashed in a corn field. Just prior to the initial impact, there was aprx a 15 deg descending angle cut thru the corn in the direction of flt & a 30 deg angle cut to… - [NTSB CHI83FA441](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA441.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Bethany, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1983 · N8236U · Destroyed > Prior to this flt, the plt had contacted a fss & inquired about the wx. He was advised that VFR flt to terre haute, IN, was not recommended. He took off at about 1830 CDT. The plt again contacted the fss & inquired about the wx at burlington, IA &… - [NTSB CHI83FA440](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA440.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Raymond, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1983 · N3184 · Destroyed > During a wx briefing at 1433 CDT, the plt was advised to expect 500 ft ceilings, 2 mi visibilities, rain showers & thunderstorms. He then took off from bismark, MO with no flt plan. Reportedly, wx was encountered during the flt which deteriorated as he… - [NTSB LAX83FA458](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FA458.md): Cessna TU206-G · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1983 · N7353N · Destroyed > The acft collided with trees shortly after takeoff. The weather was marginal with 700 ft scattered, ceiling 3000 ft WITH8 miles visibility. The plt received two weather briefings about an hour apart while waiting for weather improvement. The briefer commented… - [NTSB LAX83FA456](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FA456.md): Mooney M20K · Patterson, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1983 · N231GJ · Destroyed > During a x-country flt, the acft crashed into rising terrain in a semi-box canyon in the diablo range. The crash site was at an elevation of aprx 1200 ft MSL. The canyon tops ranged from 1500 to 1700 ft. according to a farmer residing 2 mi west of the… - [NTSB NYC83FA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FA253.md): Beech 58 · Arkville, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1983 · N6657R · Destroyed > Prior to taking off, the plt advised company personnel that he planned to fly vfr-on-top at 8500 ft MSL. He planned to depart at 1400 EDT, but did not specify his route of flt. When the acft did not arrive, a search was initiated, it was found where it had… - [NTSB LAX83FA455](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FA455.md): Piper PA 28-140 · Lake Genevieve, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1983 · N4297T · Destroyed > During cruise flight the acft encountered a downdraft while flying in mountainous terrain. The pilot lost control of the acft & it crashed. The pilot was student pilot rated only & had not been endorsed for this flight. He also was carrying a passenger who… - [NTSB LAX83LA452](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA452.md): Aero Commander 100 · Palm Springs, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1983 · N3636X · Substantial damage > While en route, the plt encountered deteriorating wx. He was an instrument plt, but had chosen not to file & fly under IFR due to terrain, wx, low performance of the acft & lack of pitot heat. 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