# 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 8 of 72 · 3,567 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB SEA04FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04FA088.md): Cessna A185F · Molalla, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 19, 2004 · N61611 · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in VFR flight into IMC, and his failure to maintain control. Factors include mountain obscuration, clouds and convective weather conditions. - [NTSB DEN04CA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04CA068.md): Ercoupe 415G · Falcon, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 5, 2004 · N94405 · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A contributing factor was the clear air turbulence encounter. - [NTSB ANC04FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04FA049.md): Bell 206L-3 · Deadhorse, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 1, 2004 · N130AL · Substantial damage > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his spatial disorientation and loss of control during a subsequent landing. Factors associated with the accident are flat light and whiteout conditions, fog, and… - [NTSB ATL04LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA097.md): Durr Lancair Legacy · Oakland, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2004 · N511WD · Destroyed > The pilot loss control of the airplane when he continued flight into known thunderstorm and convective activity. A factor is insufficient information provided by ATC personnel. - [NTSB ANC04IA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04IA046.md): Cessna 208 · Kalaupapa, HI · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2004 · N302PW · No damage > An in-flight encounter with turbulence during cruise flight, which resulted in a minor injury to a passenger. On February 7, 2006, this occurrence was reclassified from an accident to an incident and this narrative was modified. - [NTSB LAX04FA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA190.md): Piper PA 28-161 · Holoaloa, HI · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2004 · N8198A · Destroyed > The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions that resulted in an in-flight collision with mountainous terrain. Factors in the accident were rising terrain, low clouds and rain, and the pilot's lack of familiarity with the geographic area. - [NTSB NYC04LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA107.md): Boeing 737-700 · Beach Haven, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2004 · N448WN · No damage > An encounter with turbulence during cruise flight. - [NTSB ATL04FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA093.md): Cessna 182S · North Augusta, SC · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2004 · N364ME · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and subsequent in-flight collision with trees and the ground. - [NTSB CHI04LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA126.md): Boeing 737-300 · St. Louis, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2004 · N662SW · No damage > The inadvertent encounter with turbulence which resulted in the injury to the flight attendant. - [NTSB DEN04FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04FA057.md): Cessna 182F · Burlington, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2004 · N3524Y · Destroyed > loss of aircraft control due to structural icing. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather conditions, the icing conditions, and ice fog. - [NTSB LAX04FA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA177.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Ukiah, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2004 · N4130D · Destroyed > The non-instrument rated pilot's flight intentional flight into instrument meteorological conditions during takeoff-initial climb, which resulted in spatial disorientation, a subsequent loss of aircraft control, and an uncontrolled descent into terrain. A… - [NTSB ATL04LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA087.md): Aircraft Mfg & Development Alarus CH2T · Bay Minette, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2004 · N605AM · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate inflight decision which resulted in continued VFR flight into IMC conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance which resulted in a collision with trees. A factor was the fog. - [NTSB NYC04FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04FA093.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-36 · Pittsfield, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 2004 · N201UV · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and subsequent impact with the ground. - [NTSB NYC04FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04FA092.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Harlan, KY · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 2004 · N8173U · Destroyed > The pilot's improper decision to continue VFR flight into IMC conditions and his failure to maintain terrain clearance, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Factors were night, snow and a low ceiling. - [NTSB FTW04FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA097.md): Bell 407 · Pyote, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2004 · N502MT · Destroyed > The pilot's inadvertent encounter with adverse weather, which resulted in the pilot failing to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing factors were the dark night conditions, the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and planning, and the pressure to… - [NTSB MIA04FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04FA060.md): Cessna 182P · Spring Hill, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2004 · N8148G · Substantial damage > The non instrument rated pilot's decision to attempt VFR flight into IMC conditions resulting in an in-flight loss of control. - [NTSB CHI04LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA085.md): Cessna 172R · Dubuque, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 2004 · N105FS · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in ice accretion on the airframe, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in a stall. Contributing factors were the ice contamination, the aircraft's low altitude… - [NTSB FTW04LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA087.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Sugar Land, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 2004 · N2588A · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper weather evaluation, and his encounter with adverse weather conditions. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the precautionary landing. - [NTSB LAX04FA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA139.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Pine Mtn Club, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2004 · N7687J · Destroyed > The pilot's continued visual flight into adverse weather conditions at night, which resulted in an in-flight collision with mountainous terrain. The pilot's failure to obtain preflight weather information for the route of flight was also causal. - [NTSB ATL04FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA077.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Arlington, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 2004 · N9103Z · Destroyed > The pilots inadequate in-flight planning/decision and his failure to maintain aircraft control, resulting in an in-flight encounter with a thunderstorm and exceeding the design limits of the aircraft. - [NTSB FTW04FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA079.md): Cessna 210N · Valley Spring, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 2004 · N6175Y · Destroyed > The pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather and failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering in instrument meteorological conditions, due to spatial disorientation. - [NTSB ANC04FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04FA026.md): Gates Learjet 25B · Ft. Lauderdale, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 2004 · N24RZ · Substantial damage > The pilot in command's misjudged distance/speed while landing, and the flightcrew's failure to follow prescribed emergency procedures, which resulted in a runway overrun and subsequent collision with a building. Factors associated with the accident are the… - [NTSB CHI04FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04FA069.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Rich Hill, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 2004 · N7876W · Destroyed > Spatial disorientation experienced by the non-instrument rated pilot due to a lack of visual references and his subsequent failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Contributing factors were the pilot's intentional flight into adverse weather conditions,… - [NTSB CHI04FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04FA071.md): Cessna 182Q · Rozel, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2004 · N735RD · Destroyed > The inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions, the spatial disorientation, and aircraft control not maintained by the pilot during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident were the night instrument meteorological conditions due to low… - [NTSB NYC04CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA072.md): Cessna 172 · West Dover, VT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 14, 2004 · N8880V · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, and his failure to perform a go-around. Factors were wind gusts and the pilot's lack of flight experience. - [NTSB ANC04LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA022.md): Bertrand/Warner Thorp T-18 · Crescent City, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 2004 · N98WB · Destroyed > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain terrain clearance. Factors associated with the accident were fog and low ceilings. - [NTSB ATL04FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA075.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Alma, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 2004 · N6473J · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision, and his failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in continued VFR flight into IMC and the subsequent collision with trees during approach. - [NTSB CHI04LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA064.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Lone Rock, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 2004 · N5039S · Substantial damage > The pilot's continued flight into icing conditions resulting in ice accretion on the wing and his failure to maintain airspeed resulting in a stall. - [NTSB MIA04FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04FA049.md): Beech C90 · Homestead, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 2004 · N75GC · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in an encounter with rain showers and turbulence, a loss of aircraft control, and overstress of the airframe. - [NTSB LAX04FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA113.md): Cessna 414A · Laupahoehoe, HI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 2004 · N5637C · Destroyed > the pilot's disregard for an in-flight weather advisory, his likely encounter with marginal VFR or IMC weather conditions, his decision to continue flight into those conditions, and failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude resulting in an… - [NTSB SEA04LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA038.md): Cessna 172N · Rigby, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 2004 · N734CB · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's failure to follow procedures, i.e., operating the non-icing certified aircraft in known icing conditions contrary to the pilot operators handbook which resulted in ice accretion and ultimately a stall and loss of control in flight.… - [NTSB LAX04FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA096.md): Cessna 172K · Grass Valley, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 2004 · N99LR · Destroyed > the pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions and failure to maintain an adequate terrain/object clearance altitude. Also causal was the pilot's improper in-flight decision to return to the origin airport in the face of… - [NTSB MIA04FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04FA045.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 2004 · N298PA · Destroyed > The flight instructor's failure to comply with the instrument approach procedure in that he descended prematurely below decision height resulting in an in-flight collision with trees, power lines and the ground. Contributing factors were the dark night light… - [NTSB NYC04LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA067.md): Cessna 421 · Ravenna, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2004 · N300FB · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent hard landing. A factor in the accident was degraded aircraft performance due to the airframe ice accumulation. - [NTSB LAX04LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA092.md): Cessna 140 · Vacaville, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 2004 · N77S · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to either obtain a preflight weather report and forecast for the destination or to add additional fuel, which ultimately resulted in fuel exhaustion and collision with trees. - [NTSB CHI04FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04FA055.md): Cessna 182P · Baudette, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 2004 · N5787J · Destroyed > The pilot's intentional flight into adverse weather conditions, and his failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of an instrument rating, low ceiling, low altitude, and the dark night conditions. - [NTSB LAX04LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA087.md): Cessna 421C · Window Rock, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 2004 · N911EA · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed in the landing flare to compensate for airframe icing, which resulted in a premature stall and hard landing. The degraded aircraft performance due to airframe ice was a contributing factor. - [NTSB SEA04FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04FA031.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Cave Junction, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 2004 · N53505 · Substantial damage > Both the pilot-in-command and the co-pilot allowing the aircraft to enter into an area of adverse weather (icing conditions at low [-20 degrees C] temperatures) resulting in sequential induction icing, induction filter blockage, carburetor icing and the… - [NTSB ANC04LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA018.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Koyukuk, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 2004 · N45008 · Substantial damage > The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance from terrain, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain. Factors associated with the accident were fog and whiteout weather conditions. - [NTSB FTW04FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA052.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Dallas, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 2004 · N4104B · Destroyed > The failure of flight/navigation instruments while in instrument meteorological conditions (in-cloud flight and low ceilings) resulting in spatial disorientation. A contributing factors was the prevaling instrument meteorological conditions (low ceiling and… - [NTSB LAX04FA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA076.md): Agusta A109A · Redwood Valley, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 2003 · N25RX · Destroyed > The pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision to continue flight under visual flight rules into deteriorating weather conditions, which resulted in an inadvertent in-flight encounter with instrument meteorological conditions and a collision with rising… - [NTSB LAX04LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA074.md): Beech B55 · Angwin, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 2003 · N20480 · Substantial damage > The pilot's continued VFR flight into adverse weather conditions during cruise flight, which resulted in a low fuel state and a precautionary landing in rough terrain. - [NTSB CHI04FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04FA044.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Brooklyn, IA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2003 · N3733W · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate planning/decision resulting in VFR flight into IMC, and his failure to maintain terrain clearance resulting in in-flight collision with terrain. Contributing factors to the accident were the pilot's lack of an instrument rating, his… - [NTSB CHI04FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04FA043.md): Piper PA46-500TP · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2003 · N155BM · Destroyed > The unqualified pilot's continued flight into known instrument meteorological conditions which resulted in spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of aircraft control. Factors were the pilot's lack of instrument flight experience and the low ceiling. - [NTSB ATL04LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA055.md): MBB BK117A3 · Okeechobee, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2003 · N911WJ · Substantial damage > The pilot continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions and experienced spatial disorientation, loss of aircraft control, and in-flight collision with trees and terrain. Factors in the accident were the pilot's failure to follow company… - [NTSB LAX04FA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA081.md): Cessna 150J · Corona, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 2003 · N61303 · Destroyed > The student pilot's intentional VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain aircraft control as a result of spatial disorientation. - [NTSB ANC04FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04FA015.md): Cessna P210N · Tonopah, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2003 · N4674A · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to follow approved instrument flight procedures, and his failure to maintain clearance from obstacles/terrain, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain. Factors associated with the accident are snow and low clouds. - [NTSB ANC04LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA014.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Larson Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 2003 · N3983W · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for an unknown reason while maneuvering, which resulted in the pilot ditching the airplane. Factors contributing to the accident were a low ceiling and a snow squall. - [NTSB ATL04FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA049.md): Cessna 441 · Vestavia Hills, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2003 · N441W · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during climb in icing conditions, which resulted in an inadvertent stall / spin of the airplane and subsequent uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain. A factor was the accumulation of airframe ice. - [NTSB LAX04FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA061.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Chino Hills, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2003 · N16264 · Destroyed > the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision by which he conducted VFR flight into night instrument meteorological conditions. Mountainous terrain, dark night conditions and the pilot's failure to obtain a preflight weather briefing are contributing… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=240&page=9 ## 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=8 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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