# NTSB investigations, ID: 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 1 of 2 · 55 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB SEA06FA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06FA115.md): Cessna TU206G · Mullan, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2006 · N5136X · Substantial damage > The pilot's VFR flight into IMC and his subsequent failure to maintain terrain clearance. The pilot's inadequate inflight planning/decision, mountain obscuration, trees and high terrain were factors. - [NTSB SEA05LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA194.md): Cessna 182P · Yellow Pine, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2005 · N58717 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper preflight planning/preparation during takeoff. A factor was the windshear. - [NTSB SEA04FA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04FA190.md): Cessna U206F · Stanley, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 2004 · N20GV · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in VFR flight into IMC, and his failure to maintain aircraft control. - [NTSB SEA04LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA095.md): WSK PZL Mielec PZL M-18B · Borah Peak, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 2004 · N117BS · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate planning/decision, VFR into IMC, and his failure to maintain terrain clearance. Factors include mountainous terrain and instrument meteorological condition. - [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 SEA03LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA074.md): Cessna 182 · McCall, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2003 · N5595B · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent entry into instrument meteorological conditions while maneuvering in the area of rapidly growing cumulus clouds. Factors include the pilot's improper decision to try to out-climb the rising clouds, mountainous terrain, falling snow,… - [NTSB SEA02LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA101.md): Cessna 182Q · Yellow Pine, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2002 · N4725N · Substantial damage > Compensation for wind conditions inadequate during the approach for landing. A downdraft was a factor. - [NTSB SEA00LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA154.md): Cessna 120 · Arco, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2000 · N2007V · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind condition. Wind gust was a factor. - [NTSB SEA98FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98FA001.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Leadore, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1997 · N2938B · Destroyed > the pilot's inadvertent entry into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance from wooded terrain in the area where he was maneuvering. Factors relating to the accident include: darkness, low ceiling, and high/mountainous… - [NTSB SEA97FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA070.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Boise, ID · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1997 · N7583P · Destroyed > the accumulation of airframe ice on the aircraft, and the pilot's delayed remedial action after intentionally flying into forecast adverse weather conditions. The adverse weather (icing) conditions were related factors. - [NTSB SEA96MA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96MA043.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-36 · Malad City, ID · Accident · 8 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 1996 · N693PA · Destroyed > continued flight by the flightcrew into icing conditions with known faulty deice equipment; structural (airframe) ice; and failure of the flight crew to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in the loss of aircraft control and collision with terrain. A… - [NTSB SEA96FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96FA021.md): Cessna 210D · Yellow Pine, ID · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1995 · N3741Y · Destroyed > improper planning/decision by the pilot, his resultant VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain altitude and clearance from mountainous terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: the adverse weather… - [NTSB SEA95LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA148.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Mccall, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1995 · N82555 · Substantial damage > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in his failure (or inability) to remain clear of terrain after initiating a go-around. Factors relating to the accident were: the unfavorable terrain and wind conditions (including downdrafts). - [NTSB SEA95LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA108.md): Air Tractor AT-301A · Terreton, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1995 · N31580 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate altitude to overcome the downdraft. The downdraft was a factor. - [NTSB SEA94LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA133.md): Cessna 172M · Lookout Pass, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1994 · N30608 · Destroyed > Poor in-flight planning. Factors include cloudy weather. - [NTSB SEA93FA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93FA179.md): Cessna 172N · Lake Fork, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1993 · N75644 · Destroyed > Poor judgment of the pilot by flying while under the influence of alcohol and a drug, his continued flight into an area of adverse weather, and his failure to maintain adequate clearance (or altitude) from mountainous terrain. Factors related to the accident… - [NTSB SEA93FA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93FA018.md): Maule M5 · Challis, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1992 · N9008E · Destroyed > The pilot continued the VFR flight into IMC weather conditions. Factors relating to the accident were the snow and obscuration weather conditions, inadequate preflt planning/preparation by the pilot in command, and the mountainous terrain. - [NTSB SEA92FA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92FA154.md): Beech 58 · Pierce, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1992 · N23LB · Destroyed > Inflight loss of control when aircraft control was not maintained. Factors to the accident were: flight into known adverse weather and thunderstorm activity. - [NTSB SEA92LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA086.md): Cessna 182B · Dixie, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1992 · N8409T · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. Factors relating to the accident were the high density attitude and the downdraft. - [NTSB SEA91LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA260.md): Aero Commander S-2R · Grangeville, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1991 · N5539X · Destroyed > The improper decision by the pilot to continue VFR flight in IMC weather conditions in mountainous terrain, resulting in pilot disorientation and inadvertent flight into a box canyon. Factors relating to the accident were the rain showers and low ceiling… - [NTSB SEA91FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA020.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Albion, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1990 · N4325X · Destroyed > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain control of the airplane in instrument meteorological conditions. Factors which contributed to the accident were the pilot's apprehension of flying in the forecasted weather, and the adverse weather conditions… - [NTSB SEA91LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA014.md): Cessna 402B · Pocatello, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1990 · N1683T · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to a burned piston resulting from arcing and partial failure of the left magneto because of improper overhaul, the contamination of the right magneto and improper adjustment of the fuel system at the last major engine overhaul;… - [NTSB SEA91FA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA144.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Mullan, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1990 · N4924L · Destroyed > The pilot's VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). The adverse weather and terrain conditions were related factors. - [NTSB SEA90LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA111.md): Callair A-3 · Burley, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1990 · N2911V · Substantial damage > An encounter with meteorological conditions that exceeded the aircraft's ability to climb or maintain level flight. The high density altitude and lack of suitable terrain were factors related to the accident. - [NTSB SEA90LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA037.md): Swearingen SA226TC · Coeur D'Alene, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1990 · N56EA · Substantial damage > The loss of the flight crew's visual perception, due to an unforeseen whiteout condition. A related factor was the snowbank. - [NTSB SEA90LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA008.md): Boeing A75N1 · Salmon, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1989 · N75863 · Destroyed > Failure of pilot to properly evaluate weather conditions through mountainous terrain and fly at an altitude high enough to maintain terrain clearance. - [NTSB SEA89FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89FA113.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Stanley, ID · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1989 · N6471Y · Destroyed > Pilot continued VFR flight into IMC conditions in mountainous terrain. Factors were snow squalls and obscured mountainous terrain in the area. - [NTSB SEA88FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88FA039.md): Beech B23 · Hamer, ID · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 1988 · CFWET · Destroyed > The two non instrument rated pilots (owner/pilot in command and second pilot) as well as a passenger departed medicine hat, alberta, Canada, on a pleasure flight to las vegas, Nevada. Upon arrival at great falls, Montana, both pilots were briefed on the… - [NTSB SEA88FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88FA024.md): Cessna 180G · Cambridge, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1987 · N4613U · Destroyed > During a fuel stop at elko, NV the pilot requested a weather briefing for VFR flight to lander, WY or to couer d'alene, ID. The FAA fss briefed him on adverse weather to both destinations, with flight advisories for mountain obscurations, occasional severe… - [NTSB SEA87FA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87FA145.md): Cessna T210N · Avery, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1987 · N6326Y · Destroyed > While in cruise at 15000 ft MSL, plt requested ATC deviation around tstm shown on acft stormscope. After passing, ATC gave vector to rejoin airway. Plt requested further deviation around another cell. Radio and radar contact were then lost. Investigation… - [NTSB SEA87LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA105.md): Beech BE18 · Glenns Ferry, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1987 · N503CW · Substantial damage > While at crz, plt encountered turbulence. Shortly thereafter, experienced elevator control difficulties and yoke vibrations. Plt declared emerg, requested vector to closest airport. Mtn home afb rapcon gave vector to Glenns Ferry airport. On approach, plt… - [NTSB SEA86LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA230.md): Aero Commander 100 · Priest River, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1986 · N4156X · Substantial damage > The pilot was attempting to land while a thunderstorm was within two miles of the airport. Strong turbulence was present during the approach but the pilot elected to continue the approach. A strong downdraft occurred when the aircraft was about 50 feet AGL.… - [NTSB SEA86LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA159.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Rexburg, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1986 · N9621P · Destroyed > During an aerial application turn the aircraft encountered a severe downdraft. Although the pilot lowered the nose of the aircraft, leveled the wings, added full power and dumped his chemical load, he was unable to climb. The aircraft then struck the ground… - [NTSB SEA86LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA251.md): Stinson 108-1 · Grangeville, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1986 · N8165K · Destroyed > Plt called fss over lws for wx brief lws-bke-boi. VFR not recommended for route, mountains obscured in rain showers. Plt called fss 30 min later, reported lost in clouds attempting route. Radio contact lost before location established (2305 MST, 04-26-86).… - [NTSB SEA86LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA107.md): Cessna 172 · Bonners Ferry, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1986 · N70040 · Destroyed > The plt utilized updrafts to climb to 7800 ft to clear a mountain ridge which was covered with 'cap clouds'. On the lee side of the ridge a downdraft was experienced and the acft descended into the 'fog'. The plt reported the acft instruments were used to… - [NTSB SEA86FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86FA100.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Lone Pine, ID · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1986 · N3714T · Destroyed > After an initial weather briefing the plt departed coeur dalene, Idaho, for his destination of Idaho falls, Idaho, with a planned passenger pickup at missoula, Montana. During the second leg of the flt he misnavigated while avoiding weather which resulted in… - [NTSB SEA86FA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86FA098.md): Piper PA-32-301T · Fort Hall, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1986 · N82238 · Destroyed > Radar track showed acft made normal climb on course from airport (elev 4488 ft MSL) to 9400 ft. MSL, then executed a left turn of about 90 degrees, climbing to 9700 ft MSL as shown by next-to-last radar tgt. 29 secs later, final radar tgt showed 6900 ft MSL.… - [NTSB SEA86LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA064.md): Bell 206B · Mount Baldy, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1986 · N16800 · Destroyed > The pilot allowed the aircraft to enter into instrument meteorological conditions. The artificial horizon was inoperative as well as the turn portion of the turn and bank. A tree was struck with the aircraft then striking the ground. - [NTSB SEA86LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA024.md): Cessna 421C · Idaho Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1985 · N124RS · Substantial damage > During initial apch inflight icing was encountered. The windscreen failed to heat due to an inoperative inverter. A small area on the right bottom portion of the windscreen de-iced due to defrost heat. The plt elected to land using the small clear area of the… - [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 SEA85FA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85FA162.md): Beech B36TC · Idaho City, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1985 · N948ST · Destroyed > The plt failed to obtain a preflt wx briefing prior to departing both butte, MT, and salmon, ID. En route at FL180 he entered instrument and icing conditions which he attempted to avoid by climbing to FL200. During the climb, the plt reported encountering… - [NTSB SEA85FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85FA113.md): Cessna 177RG · Murphy, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 14, 1985 · N1815Q · Destroyed > Plt received a preflight wx brief indicating a recent frontal passage in the area with strong winds and trubulence associated with thundershowers along the initial route of flight until clear of the owyhee mountains. No flt plan was filed. Radar tracked the… - [NTSB SEA85LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA109.md): Cessna 182 · Rexburg, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1985 · N2024G · Substantial damage > While en route, the plt circumnavigated around several storms. When the acft was about 20 mi from the destination arpt, fuel exhaustion ocurred. Subsequently, the acft nosed over during a forced landing on soft uneven terrain. - [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 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 SEA84LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA035.md): Hughes 269C · Almo, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 1984 · N300DS · Substantial damage > The plt stated, he was attempting to depart with visibility of 1/8 to 1/4 mi in fog. Shortly after departure the visibility dropped to approximately 50 to 100 ft. he attempted a slow runing landing and landed hard. - [NTSB SEA84FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84FA036.md): Cessna C172N · Arco, ID · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 1984 · N5216E · Destroyed > According to company personnel, the flt was operated as a charter. The plt, also the company director of operations, was not authorized to conduct FAR 135 flights under instrument flight conditions. He was reported to have stated that he was going to 'get a… - [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 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 SEA83FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83FA113.md): Cessna 182Q · Mccall, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1983 · N735VD · Destroyed > The acft impacted a rocky slope of a box canyon at the 6300 foot level. The weather was reported to be IMC with thunderstorms, overcast skies and the mountain tops obscured. 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