# 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 64 of 72 · 3,567 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB LAX83LA450](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA450.md): Cessna 182 · Joshua Tree, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1983 · N5437B · Destroyed > The plt reported that he was flying under a 2000 ft MSL cloud layer while en route from san carlos, CA to glendale, AZ. He flew into a valley & the clouds began closing in. He then made a 180 deg turn, but the clouds had closed in behind him. He attempted a… - [NTSB FTW83FA431](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FA431.md): Rockwell 690A · Nacogdoches, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1983 · N111QL · Destroyed > After transporting passengers from longview, TX to Oklahoma city, ok & return to longview, the acft was refueled for a flt back to Nacogdoches, TX, where the acft was based. About 12 min after takeoff, the plt was cleared for an NDB apch to Nacogdoches &… - [NTSB ANC83LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83LA173.md): Piper PA-12 · Kenai, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1983 · N2430M · Destroyed > The acft collided with a ridgeline when the pilot attempted to fly through a pass. The pass was crested at about 3600 ftsurrounded by elevations of over 8000 ft MSL. The pilot stated that he was attempting to get through merrill pass because of hunters that… - [NTSB SEA83FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83FA096.md): Stinson 108-2 · Quilcene, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1983 · N9408K · Destroyed > The acft collided with trees at the 2800 ft level of a mountain after the pilot encountered IMC weather. The weather wasvmc in the area but the mountain ranges had been forecast to be obscured in weather. The pilot had received a weather briefing. The acft… - [NTSB ANC83LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83LA185.md): Cessna 185A · Aniak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1983 · N1688Z · Substantial damage > The plt was taking off from a strip near a camp site. Reportedly, the strip was located on a hill (level bench area) & was oriented generally in a north/south direction. The plt reported that the wind was from 080 deg at about 15 gusting 18 KTS. The acft was… - [NTSB DEN83LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA213.md): Piper PA-28B-150 · Watford City, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1983 · N5821W · Substantial damage > The acft nose gear collapsed during a precautionary landing due to weather. The plt had been briefed on the weather the evening before the accident. The pilot stated that when the flight was 20 minutes from home he 'thought we could make it.' However, he… - [NTSB SEA83FA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83FA208.md): Cessna 182N · Kalispell, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1983 · N92368 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain while attempting to maneuver back to the departure airport after encountering icing conditions. Factors include icing conditions, mountainous terrain, and low ceilings. - [NTSB FTW83LA425](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA425.md): Beech A36 · Daisetta, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1983 · N18BR · Substantial damage > Before takeoff, the plt was briefed on the wx, including SIGMET 20C, which called for imbedded thunderstorms. While en route, he deviated around an area of wx & was provided vectors to avoid storm cells. In the vicinity of Daisetta, TX, the controller… - [NTSB DEN83FA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83FA214.md): Cessna R172K · Silverton, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1983 · N758PB · Destroyed > The plt departed longmont, CO at about 0520 MDT. At 0617 MDT, he contacted the denver en route flt advisory service & received wx info. The location of the acft at that time was not determined. No further radio communications were received from the plt. A… - [NTSB LAX83FA424](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FA424.md): Piper PA-32-301T · San Marcos, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1983 · N8196J · Destroyed > At aprx 2209 PDT, the plt departed fresno, CA on a night, VFR, x-country flt. He cancelled his VFR flt plan at 0009 PDT & landed at ramona, CA at 0012. After landing, he called his wife to inquire about the wx at palomar, CA. She looked out the window &… - [NTSB SEA83FA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83FA197.md): Cessna U206F · Juneau, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1983 · N8173Q · Destroyed > The plt reported that while on a sightseeing flt, he proceeded up the taku inlet northbound. From there, he continued up over the taku glacier while climbing to aprx 5300 ft MSL.thereafter, he turned to proceed down the mendenhall glacier & begun a descent.… - [NTSB LAX83FU015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FU015.md): Waspair Tomcat HM-81 · Roseville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Sep 3, 1983 · UNREG · Substantial damage > The plt had only flown 1 flt since he had crashed the same ultralight vehicle nearly 1 yr previously. An eye witness, who was president of the local ultralight association, had test flown the repaired vehicle before the plt flew it. The plt, the eye witness &… - [NTSB SEA83FA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83FA189.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Everett, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1983 · N6874J · Destroyed > The acft collided with trees and the ground in an attempt to return to the arpt after takeoff. The acft crashed one milesouth of the arpt in IMC weather in the early hours of the morning. Witnesses said dense fog existed at the time with zero visibility. The… - [NTSB FTW83LA390](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA390.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Buffalo, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1983 · N9762W · Destroyed > The acft hit the ground while trying to stay VFR under low ceilings at night. The student plt was returning from a x-country, for which he had no briefing on the weather, when the weather became worse. The student plt circumnavigated some of the thunderstorms… - [NTSB NYC83FA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FA228.md): Beech 58PA · Danbury, CT · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1983 · N158JB · Destroyed > Inbound to Danbury the plt was advised that the arpt was closed, & was given the last wx which was an hour old. The acft was observed to pass over the arpt 300-400 ft AGL & circle to land rwy 8. The acft turned base & final in a tight turn with the gear down.… - [NTSB CHI83LA395](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA395.md): Cessna 150H · Allegan, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1983 · N6996S · Substantial damage > The acft collided with a guard rail during a precautionary landing in IMC weather. During the flt wx cond deteriorated and the plt became concerned about collision with structures(towers) in the area and elected to land on a fairground. Braking was poor on… - [NTSB ANC83FA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83FA154.md): Cessna 180 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1983 · N2145Z · Destroyed > At aprx 1900 adt, the plt & 2 passengers departed north pole, AK on a flt to portage creek strip. During the flt, he contacted flt service to obtain wx information. He asked for & was provided the wx at several locations. Also, he stated that he was really… - [NTSB MKC83FU005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83FU005.md): Airmass Sunburst · Carthage, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 23, 1983 · UNREG · Destroyed > After making several takeoffs & landings, the plt circled the arpt, then departed in a northerly direction. One witness stated that the vehicle was flying toward a storm that was approaching from the north. He estimated the ultralight was at aprx 300 ft AGL… - [NTSB NYC83LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA216.md): Stinson 108-1 · Tully, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1983 · N8470K · Destroyed > At 2,000 ft near syracuse the plt decided he had enough fuel to continue on to his home base at cortland. He added full power to climb back to 3,000 ft & encountered turbulence. With full power & 80 KTS indicated the acft was losing altitude. The acft… - [NTSB FTW83FA384](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FA384.md): Piper PA-28-161 · El Paso, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1983 · N8193Q · Destroyed > The plt had postponed the flt due to wx conditions. During a flt from deming, NM to waco, TX, the acft subsequently crashed within the boundries of a private arpt, northwest of El Paso, TX. Impact occurred in a steep left bank, nose low attitude. The degree… - [NTSB LAX83FA390](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FA390.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Santa Rosa, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1983 · N5698V · Destroyed > The non-instrument rated plt & a passenger took off from the arpt at dawn before the control tower was in operation. The takeoff was at 0549 PDT in IMC conditions. Shortly after taking off, the acft crashed. One witness stated that he heard the acft takeoff… - [NTSB DCA83AA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA83AA034.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Peach Springs, AZ · Accident · 10 fatal · Final report · Aug 17, 1983 · N88LV · Destroyed > The acft departed las vegas, NV as the 2nd of 5 acft on a scheduled grand canyon sight-seeing flt. The 1st portion of the flt was over the las vegas strip area & lake mead & was uneventful. However, wx conditions precluded the plt from continuing over the… - [NTSB MIA83FA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83FA202.md): Rockwell 114A · Ebro, FL · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1983 · N215XP · Destroyed > Shortly after takeoff the plt advised departure control that he was going around clouds & that there was no activity on his onboard storm scope. Several minutes later radar contact was lost. The acft had broke up in flight. Although VMC prevailed at the… - [NTSB LAX83FA386](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FA386.md): Schweizer SGS 1-35C · Jamul, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1983 · N2941H · Destroyed > Reportedly, after waiting almost 2 hrs, the plt decided he would fly the sailplane, either for 1 hr or until the owner arrived, when the owner arrived, he observed the sailplane flying back & forth along the north side of ridge area. Subsequently, the acft… - [NTSB ATL83LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA325.md): Piccard AX-6 · Louisvile, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1983 · N16JF · Substantial damage > The plt received a wx briefing at 0600 EDT & noted nothing significant that would be a hazard to flt. He proceeded to long run park, aprx 20 mi east of louisville, KY, to launch the ballon. There was a 654 foot tower in the vicinity, but the plt believed the… - [NTSB FTW83FA373](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FA373.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Ville Platte, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1983 · N21537 · Destroyed > Prior to takeoff the plt had received a wx briefing & was advised that VFR flt was not recommended. He was given convective SIGMET 13C which called for thunderstorms with tops above 45,000 ft throughout his route of flt. About 25 minafter takeoff four… - [NTSB DEN83FA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83FA203.md): Cessna 140A · Sevier, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1983 · N5301C · Destroyed > The flt was returning to san jose,CA after an extended x-country flt to oshkosh,WI which began in the latter part of July. Earlier on the day of the accident, at 0645, the plt received a wx briefing at miles city,MT. He requested the general outlook to the… - [NTSB ATL83LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA322.md): Eiriavion PIK-20B · Cordele, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1983 · N20PE · Substantial damage > The plt was competing in a regional soaring contest. While en route from the 1st turn point he encounter rain & elected to land in a pasture. During the landing roll, the tail skid struck a hole which cracked the fuselage, immediately forward of the empennage. - [NTSB NYC83LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA200.md): Cessna 150M · St. Clair, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1983 · N707CF · Substantial damage > The student plt was on a x-country flt when he encountered reduced visibility with fog & haze. He tried to locate an arpt by flying time & distance off of a VOR station. He circled in the vicinity of where he thought the arpt was at, then elected to land… - [NTSB NYC83FA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FA204.md): Beech S35 · Wiscasset, ME · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1983 · N193H · Destroyed > The acft was observed taking off on a foggy night with a low overcast sky condition. Shortly after taking off, the plane was observed to turn at low alt, then enter a nose down attitude. The acft crashed & the non-instrument rated plt & passenger were fatally… - [NTSB CHI83FA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA334.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Dwight, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1983 · N2876X · Destroyed > The acft crashed in a corn field during a heavy rainstorm while on a cross country flight. The pilot had logged 4 hour of simulated instrument time and was not instrument rated. - [NTSB NYC83FA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FA198.md): Cessna 210H · Marlborough, CT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1983 · N1968X · Destroyed > The acft collided with trees and the ground during an approach to land on a foggy night at an arpt with no instrument approach facilities or control. The 67 year old plt had canceled his IFR flt plan at 2110 EDT. The accident occurred at 2115 EDT. The plt and… - [NTSB ATL83AA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83AA305.md): Beech F35 · Elkin, NC · Accident · 3 fatal · Final report · Aug 1, 1983 · CGGHP · Destroyed > During his 1010 wx briefing for the proposed route of flt, the plt was advised that showers were expected in west Virginia & that it might not be possible to maintain VFR below clouds along the mountainous route. The briefer suggestedan alternate route… - [NTSB NYC83FA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FA192.md): Beech V35A · Acra, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1983 · N2617A · Destroyed > The pilot stated that he was looking for VMC even though he was on an IFR flight. While inbound to albany he said he was circling down from 4000 feet in a VFR spot to get under the clouds. He subsequently cancelled his IFR flt plan and said he was going to… - [NTSB SEA83LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA157.md): Breezy Rlu 1 · Ellensburg, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1983 · N6G · Substantial damage > The plt was flying very low over a ridge at about 4,700 ft MSL & got caught in a downdraft. He was unable to fly out of the downdraft & struck the ground. - [NTSB NYC83FA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FA187.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Fairton, NJ · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1983 · N8398T · Destroyed > Prior to departure the plt received a wx briefing which was concluded with a severe wx warning. The plt stated he would try anyway & if the wx got too bad he would return. About 16 min later the plt requested updated wx conditions. He was advised of a… - [NTSB LAX83FA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FA348.md): Cessna T210N · Watsonville, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1983 · N5517C · Destroyed > The plt, who was a contractor, was scheduled to attend a heavy equip't auction in sacramento to begin a 1000. Witnesses heard normal eng sounds as the acft departed rwy 19 & turned to a left downwind departure turn. The acft was observed proceeding on a NE… - [NTSB ANC83FA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83FA127.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1983 · N95261 · Substantial damage > According to the plt, he took off to the southeast into a wind of 10 gusting 15 KTS. After lift-off, he turned to avoid houses on the southeastern shoreline. After he was in a left climbing turn, the acft began descending toward the lake. To avoid stalling,… - [NTSB DEN83LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA168.md): Cessna 172 · Salida, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1983 · N37ER · Substantial damage > According to the plt, he crossed ruby mountain at 9900 ft mcl. After crossing, he reportedly encountered light rain & 500 ft/min downdrafts. He stated that he flew into rotor winds & had difficultly keeping the wings level. Reportedly, there was insufficient… - [NTSB CHI83FA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA319.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Hibbing, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1983 · N4831V · Destroyed > Prior to departure, the plt obtained a wx briefing & was advised to check back before departing to see if anything had developed. Reportedly, he took off at 0815 CDT, and at 0831 CDT, he radioed the Hibbing fss for wx info. The fss specialist advised that the… - [NTSB ATL83LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA280.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Viola, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1983 · N7511R · Substantial damage > The acft was damaged in a collision with farm equipment during an emergency landing on a grass strip. The student pilot had received a weather briefing by telephone but had inadvertantly encountered a rain shower. Because of the rain the student elected to… - [NTSB ATL83LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA279.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Asheville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1983 · N55703 · Substantial damage > The plt departed on a x-country flt without obtaining a wx briefing. He indicated that during the flt, he was flying over a broken sky condition & reported that the VOR went bad. After flying about 5 hrs, he became unsure of his location. With the fuel… - [NTSB SEA83LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA149.md): Cessna 170 · Mullan, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1983 · N406OV · Substantial damage > The acft collided with a telephone line during maneuvering to stay VFR and clear of ground obstructions. The pilot said he was approaching lookout pass at about 500-800 ft AGL and was following interstate 90 westbound. He inadvertently entered IFR conditions… - [NTSB DEN83LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA162.md): Cessna 150 · Heber City, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1983 · N19348 · Substantial damage > The acft collided with a pole during an off airport precautionary landing in IMC weather. The non instrument rated student pilot took off for a 150 mile cross country with less than full fuel tanks because no 87 octane was available. He also failed to get a… - [NTSB CHI83LA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA294.md): Cessna 172 · Sauk Centre, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1983 · N5010A · Substantial damage > The acft nosed over during a precautionary landing because of weather. During the landing roll the nose gear struck a rut and the acft nosed over. The weather was IMC. The pilot did recieve a weather briefing and the weather information was accurate. The… - [NTSB LAX83FA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FA314.md): Grumman American AA-5A · Livermore, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1983 · N9945U · Destroyed > The acft collided with rising terrain during a cross-country in IMC weather. No flt plan was filed for the flt. No weather briefing was obtained by the pilot before takeoff. The distance to be flown was 72 miles and the pilot flew this route about 3 times a… - [NTSB ATL83FA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA247.md): Beech G18S · Keyser, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1983 · N215W · Destroyed > The manager of blackhawk airways had cleared the flt for a 1000 EDT departure, but the actual takeoff time was not established. No record of a preflt wx briefing was found. However, during a telephone conversation prior to the flt, the plt indicated to his… - [NTSB NYC83FA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FA160.md): Cessna 172N · Jaffrey, NH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1983 · N738SF · Destroyed > At 0555 EDT, the non-instrument rated plt obtained a wx briefing for a flt from limington, me to pawling, NY. At that time, he stated he was unsure when he would depart, the decision depended on the wx. The briefer advised that at that time, VFR flt was not… - [NTSB MKC83FA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83FA136.md): Cessna 152 · Neligh, NE · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1983 · N46832 · Destroyed > At aprx 1920 CDT, the plt entered the NWS station at norfolk, NE & request a wx briefing for a flt from bloomfield, NE back to norfolk, to arrive before sunset. He was advised of marginal wx conditions due to thunderstorm activity. The forecast called for… - [NTSB LAX83LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA306.md): Cessna C170A · Cajon Pass, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1983 · N1239D · Substantial damage > The plt was flying about 40 ft AGL in marginal weather when the acft contacted a power line and crashed. No flt plan wasfiled and there is no record of a weather briefing for the plt. 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