# NTSB investigations, NY: 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.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB NYC05CA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA037.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Johnstown, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 29, 2004 · N300WE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in airframe ice with subsequent degradation of aircraft performance, and inadequate airspeed during the landing flare.
- [NTSB NYC05FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05FA001.md): Cessna 172N · Germantown, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2004 · N2771J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which led to VFR flight into IMC and his loss of aircraft control. Factors were night and cloud conditions.
- [NTSB IAD04LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04LA050.md): Embraer EMB-135KL · Clyde, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2004 · N810AE · No damage
  > An unexpected encounter with clear air turbulence.
- [NTSB NYC04FA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04FA144.md): Cessna P210N · Dunkirk, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2004 · N99HW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of aircraft control and the subsequent overstress and separation of the wing during an encounter with convection induced turbulence.
- [NTSB NYC03CA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03CA179.md): Cessna 172RG · Glens Falls, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 16, 2003 · N9673B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control during the flare/touchdown, which resulted in a hard landing. Factors in this accident were wind gusts and the pilot's improper decision to land during thunderstorm activity.
- [NTSB NYC03FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA024.md): Socata TB-20 · Massena, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2002 · N57TB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall. Factors in this accident were the icing conditions, deteriorated airplane performance due to ice accumulation, and control interference by the passenger as reported by the pilot.
- [NTSB NYC02LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA103.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Roxbury, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2002 · N36322 · Substantial damage
  > The airplane encountering an unanticipated downdraft that exceeded the climb performance of the airplane.
- [NTSB NYC02LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA092.md): Blanik L-13 · Saratoga Spring, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 2002 · N711KR · Substantial damage
  > The glider encountering an unanticipated downdraft, which resulted in insufficient altitude to reach a suitable landing area.
- [NTSB NYC02IA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02IA076.md): Embraer EMB-145LR · Jefferson, NY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2002 · N290SK · Minor damage
  > An in-flight encounter with lightning, which severed two of the four elevator cables.
- [NTSB NYC00LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA251.md): Let Blanik L-13 · Wurtsboro, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2000 · N48037 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper weather evaluation and decision to initiate a flight with an approaching rain shower. A factor in this accident was heavy rain, which reduced visibility.
- [NTSB IAD00LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA080.md): Cessna 172B · Halfmoon, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2000 · N8019X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, and his continued flight into, and attempted landing during a thunderstorm. A factor was the thunderstorm.
- [NTSB NYC98LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA193.md): Boeing DHC-8-102 · Islip, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1998 · N810EX · Minor damage
  > Clear air turbulence.
- [NTSB IAD98FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98FA106.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Centerville, NY · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1998 · N9150X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather conditions. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's failure to use weather detection equipment and use of airspeeds in excess of limitations.
- [NTSB NYC97LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA187.md): Airbus Industrie A-300 · Long Island, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1997 · N14077 · No damage
  > An in-flight encounter with clear air turbulence and the passenger's failure to comply with the fasten seatbelt sign.
- [NTSB NYC97FA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97FA139.md): Grumman American AA-5B · Jones Beach, NY · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1997 · N28535 · Destroyed
  > VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his loss of aircraft control due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain (water). Related factors were: the adverse weather…
- [NTSB NYC97FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97FA092.md): Cessna T337G · North Dansville, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 16, 1997 · N1ZP · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper decision to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance from rising/wooded terrain. The adverse weather conditions and rising wooded terrain were related factors.
- [NTSB NYC96LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA011.md): Burkhart Grob G-102CS · Lake Placid, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1995 · CGUOX · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather. Contributing factors were the high winds and downdrafts.
- [NTSB NYC96FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96FA004.md): Cessna P206A · Fishkill, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1995 · N4704F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing factors were the fog and dusk light conditions.
- [NTSB NYC95LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA182.md): Balloon Works Firefly 7 · Owego, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1995 · N3716G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of weather conditions which resulted in an encounter with a downdraft, inflight loss of control, and a collision with a vehicle.
- [NTSB NYC95FA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95FA080.md): Cessna 172P · Naples, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1995 · N96746 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors contributing to the accident were: the night conditions, fog, low ceiling, and hilly terrain.
- [NTSB NYC95LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA047.md): Grumman American AA-1A · Lancaster, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1994 · N9457L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel to return to the home airport after proceeding to an alternate airport and making a missed approach. Factors related to the accident were:…
- [NTSB NYC94LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA146.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Crown Point, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1994 · N4887Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance. Other related factors are cloud conditions and the pilot's failure to maintain flight in visual meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB NYC94LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA111.md): Boeing 767-200 · East Hampton, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1994 · N606TW · No damage
  > In-flight encounter with turbulence in the vicinity of thunderstorms. A factor related to the accident was: improper planning/decision by the pilot(s).
- [NTSB NYC94FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94FA052.md): Cessna 340 · Westhampton, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1994 · N512SK · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate inflight decision which resulted in ice accretion on the aircraft, degradation of aircraft performance, an aerodynamic stall, loss of control and inflight collision with the ground. Factors were icing conditions.
- [NTSB NYC93FA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93FA080.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Lapeer, NY · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1993 · N292SP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper inflight decision to continue flight into known icing conditions. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the pilot's failure to obtain updated weather information prior to departure, the icing conditions, and the degraded…
- [NTSB NYC92LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA101.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Danville, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1992 · N98276 · Substantial damage
  > The decision by the pilot to land during a heavy rain shower, which resulted in a long landing, and his attempted takeoff with insufficient available runway and subsequent loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB NYC92LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA041.md): Cessna 150 · Gansevoort, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1991 · N1404Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improperly planned approach, resulting in a landing on an icy runway at excessive speed; and unable to stop on the available runway and subsequent collision with trees. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's failure to obtain a weather…
- [NTSB NYC91FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA099.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Naples, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1991 · N3667W · Destroyed
  > Flight by the pilot into known icing conditions, which resulted in structural (wing) ice and subsequent loss of aircraft control. The weather condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB NYC91LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA077.md): Cessna 182B · Wallkill, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1991 · N2445G · Substantial damage
  > Decision by the non-instrument rated pilot to attempt flight into instrument meteorological conditions, resulting in airframe icing, loss of control and collision with trees. A factor related to the accident was the failure of the pilot to receive a…
- [NTSB NYC91FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA073.md): Beech BE-58 · Skaneateles, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 1991 · N80JB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of situational awareness/disorientation due to the influences of cocaine, which resulted in the loss of airplane control in instrument meteorological conditions. Factors related to the accident were: psychological impairment, fatigue and…
- [NTSB NYC91FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA042.md): Beech A24R · Owls Head, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1990 · CGJKL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). Factors related to the accident were: darkness, adverse weather conditions, and mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB NYC90FA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA223.md): Piper PA-23-150 · Livingston, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1990 · N3100P · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to maintain control of the aircraft while maneuvering for an ILS approach. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's lack of recent instrument flight experience, low cloud ceilings and fog, and failure to follow IFR procedures.
- [NTSB NYC90LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA057.md): Cameron AX-8 · Schodack, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1990 · N1994V · No damage
  > The inflight encounter with unforecast high winds.
- [NTSB NYC90FA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA129.md): Cessna 337G · Harrison, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1990 · N72476 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to continue VFR flight into IMC and his subsequent loss of control of the airplane. The weather conditions and the pilot's lack of instrument flight experience were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB NYC90FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA083.md): Cessna 150F · Lloyd, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1990 · N7034F · Destroyed
  > Pilot factor in that he was attempting VFR flight in inc conditions and collided with a multipurpose communications tower.
- [NTSB NYC90FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA030.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · New Castle, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1989 · N55399 · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to maintain proper altitude and alignment with the ILS during the ILS approach and failed to perform the missed approach.
- [NTSB NYC90LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA013.md): Piper PA-12 · Palmyra, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1989 · N765WM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain airspeed during a tight closed pattern turn to final. Contributing factor(s) was: the pilot initiating flight into known adverse weather conditions, which included fog and reduced visibility.
- [NTSB NYC89FA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89FA204.md): Cessna U206F · West Point, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1989 · N8559Q · Destroyed
  > Continued VFR flight by the pilot into an area of marginal visual meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude over mountainous/hilly terrain. Factors related to the accident were: dark night, high terrain, low clouds/ceiling,…
- [NTSB NYC89IA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89IA107.md): Short Brothers SD3-60 · Albany, NY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1989 · N163DD · No damage
  > The crew's failure to use full engine anti-ice systems which resulted in ice blocking the engine inlets.
- [NTSB NYC89FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89FA097.md): Beech 95-A55 · Lake Placid, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 1989 · N1729Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's departure into known adverse weather conditions and his continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing factor(s) was: the adverse weather conditions.
- [NTSB NYC89FA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89FA080.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Lyon Mountain, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1989 · CGBHN · Destroyed
  > The pilot decided to fly in weather conditions that were beyond his and the aircraft's capabilities.
- [NTSB NYC89LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA027.md): Beech A36 · Montauk, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1988 · N722BH · Substantial damage
  > Loss of control, inflight, while landing, due to low level wind shear.
- [NTSB NYC88FA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88FA196.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Pocantico Hills, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1988 · N9715W · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated private pilot departed in instrument flight conditions against the advice of several people he talked to. Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes after departure the first of four or five mayday calls were heard by bridgeport radio and an…
- [NTSB NYC88LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA188.md): Fantasy Sky Promotions AX-7 · Wellsville, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1988 · CGDGK · Minor damage
  > About 35 hot air balloons were entered in the great Wellsville balloon rally. At 0625 EDT, the plt (of c-gdgk) attended a wx briefing that was given to the plts by the balloonmeister. The plt said the balloonmeister indicated that there would be suitable…
- [NTSB NYC88LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA178.md): Champion 7GBC · Staten Island, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1988 · N7523F · Destroyed
  > The pilot stated that after flying into a thunderstorm he encountered strong turbulence, heavy downdrafts and rain, which forced him into the water. When he realized that he was going down he dropped the banner he was towing 'but the airplane didn't want to…
- [NTSB NYC88LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA132.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Jamestown, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1988 · N5688V · Substantial damage
  > The Piper PA-28-181 departed with two pilots onboard. About one hour after takeoff, the PIC got very sick and could not continue flying. She experienced a severe headache and vomitting. The non-instrument rated pilot continued the flight. The aircraft made…
- [NTSB NYC88FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88FA045.md): Cessna T210N · Skaneateles, NY · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1987 · N5136Y · Destroyed
  > Prior to departure from holland, mi the pilot received a briefing which included flight precautions for IFR conditions over his entire route of flight and occasional light to moderate rime and/or mixed icing in clouds below 18,000 feet. The pilot elected to…
- [NTSB NYC87FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87FA021.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Jamestown, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1986 · N33808 · Destroyed
  > The non-inst rated plt had received a telephone wx briefing prior to the planned flt. Marginal VFR wx was forecast for the route with vis 1/8 mile and fog. The acft was located aprx 24 hrs later in a heavily wooded area about 200 yds east of and parallel to…
- [NTSB NYC87FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87FA011.md): Cessna 172 · Croton On Hud., NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1986 · N6090J · Destroyed
  > Student pilot advised by millville fss that VFR flight not recommended due to current and forecast IFR conditions throughout route of flight. Acft observed flying near base of low clouds and in and out of clouds prior to crashing in a residential area.
- [NTSB NYC86FA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86FA237.md): Cessna 337D · Lapeer, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1986 · N2680S · Destroyed
  > The acft collided with the terrain during the plts attempt to complete a night x-country in IMC wx conditions. The flt had progressed aprx 4 hrs & 34 min from SC to NY prior to the crash. The plt was not currently rated to fly IFR. The plt reported by radio…

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## 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'NY' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND 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&state=NY

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