# NTSB investigations, PA: 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 · 81 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB NYC07CA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA060.md): Schweizer SGS 2-32 · Bath, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 29, 2007 · N32BM · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudged altitude/distance while on approach, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees during an off airport landing. A factor in the accident was the loss of lift. - [NTSB NYC05CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA072.md): Cessna 172B · Collegeville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 16, 2005 · N7653X · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent encounter with a downdraft, which resulted in a collision with trees. A factor related to the accident was the downdraft wind conditions. - [NTSB NYC03FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA058.md): Cessna 182G · Renfrew, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2003 · N3404S · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering to land. Factors in the accident were the pilot's decision to fly into forecasted\known icing conditions, and the accumulation of structural ice. - [NTSB NYC02FA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02FA142.md): Beech C24R · Grindstone, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2002 · N18860 · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision resulting in flight into adverse weather, and his failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in overstress of aircraft. A factor was the thunderstorm activity. - [NTSB NYC02FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02FA106.md): Cessna A185F · Pleasant Mount, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 30, 2002 · N1577B · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision resulting in flight into adverse weather, and his failure to maintain aircraft control, resulting in overstress of the aircraft. A factor was the thunderstorm activity. - [NTSB IAD02LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA009.md): Schleicher ASW-19 · Jersey Shore, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2001 · N19KH · Substantial damage > The pilot's in-flight encounter with weather, which led to a forced landing to unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB NYC99FA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA198.md): Cessna 210 · Mount Pocono, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1999 · N4827C · Destroyed > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain aircraft control. A related factor was the fog. - [NTSB IAD99LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA030.md): WSK PZL Krosno KR-03A · Kutztown, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1999 · N210C · Substantial damage > was the in-flight encounter with thermal sink over unsuitable terrain for landing. - [NTSB NYC98FA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA180.md): Beech A23-24 · Shunk, PA · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1998 · N453D · Destroyed > The pilot-in-command's attempted flight into known adverse weather conditions, his failure to maintain control of the aircraft, and his exceeding the airframe design limits resulting in separation of the outboard left wing. Contributing factors were clouds,… - [NTSB IAD98LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA074.md): American Blimp ABC-A-60 · Lock Haven, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1998 · N760AB · Substantial damage > the pilot's encounter with unforecasted downdrafts. - [NTSB NYC97FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97FA048.md): Cessna 172F · Conrad, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 1997 · N8835U · Destroyed > VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and spatial disorientation of the pilot, which led to loss of aircraft control, an uncontrolled descent, and subsequent collision with wooded terrain. Factors relating to the accident… - [NTSB NYC97FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97FA004.md): Beech F33A · Doylesburg, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1996 · N2154L · Destroyed > continued VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain altitude and/or clearance from high terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, low ceiling, fog, and high (mountainous) terrain along the… - [NTSB NYC96LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA071.md): Beech C24R · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1996 · N6625P · Destroyed > the pilot's improper planning/decision, and his resultant flight into known icing conditions, which resulted in ice accumulation, loss of engine power, a forced landing, and subsequent collision with a residence and a vehicle. A factor relating to the… - [NTSB IAD96IA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96IA048.md): Boeing 767-2B7 · Pittsburgh, PA · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1996 · N656US · No damage > the in-flight encounter with unforecast turbulence. - [NTSB NYC96LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA034.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Somerset, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1995 · N1945H · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper planning/decision and use of unsuitable terrain for a precautionary landing, which resulted in a collision with an embankment and subsequent nose over of the airplane. Factors relating to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions,… - [NTSB NYC96FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96FA035.md): Cessna 152 · Rush Township, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1995 · N67369 · Destroyed > the pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions which resulted in becoming lost and disorientated and subsequent impact with rising terrain. Factors in this accident were fog and a dark night. - [NTSB NYC96LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA013.md): Piper PA-32 · Honsdale, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1995 · N39964 · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper evaluation of the weather briefing, and his decision to fly into known forecasted moderate to severe icing conditions. Factors in the accident were the adverse weather conditions encountered during the flight and landing. - [NTSB NYC95LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA132.md): Beech 33 · Franklin Twp, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1995 · N943T · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper planning/decision, his continued flight into adverse weather conditions, and his delay in reversing course (diverting to a new destination). The adverse weather with thunderstorms was a related factor. - [NTSB BFO95LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA059.md): Cessna 172E · Muncy Valley, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1995 · N3070U · Substantial damage > the non-instrument rated pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain after inadvertently entering instrument meteorological conditions. The weather conditions (haze and fog) were a factor in the accident. - [NTSB BFO95LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA027.md): Cessna 310Q · Clarion, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1995 · N7943Q · Destroyed > The failure of the right wing de-ice boot during operation in conditions of ice accumulation, which resulted in a loss of aircraft controllability during the approach/landing. The icing condition was a factor. - [NTSB NYC94FA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94FA126.md): Cessna 172N · Trout Run, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1994 · N3150E · Destroyed > the delayed decision of the pilot to deviate from known weather which resulted in an inflight loss of control and impact with terrain. - [NTSB BFO94FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94FA021.md): Piper PA32R-301 · Butler, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1993 · N707JS · Destroyed > The pilot's inadvertent flight into IMC conditions and his failure to maintain proper altitude. The weather conditions were a factor. - [NTSB BFO93LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA084.md): Cessna A150M · Tarentum, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1993 · N9891J · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control and proper runway alignment. The adverse weather condition and proximity of the parked aircraft were related factors. - [NTSB BFO93FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93FA061.md): Cessna A152 · Revere, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1993 · N761XA · Destroyed > The CFI failed to adequately supervise the operation. Related factors were dark night, lost/disorientation of the pilot, and her lack of experience in type of operation (night flying). - [NTSB BFO93LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA048.md): de Havilland DHC-7-102 · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1993 · N175RA · No damage > An encounter with turbulence during final approach. A factor related to the accident was that the flight attendant was not seated with a seat belt fastened. - [NTSB BFO93FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93FA033.md): Beech E18S · Lemont, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1993 · N47E · Destroyed > Improper inflight planning decision by the pilot, and his failure to maintain proper altitude during the approach. Factors related to the accident were darkness, adverse weather conditions, and high terrain. - [NTSB BFO93FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93FA050.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Ligonier, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 1993 · N28196 · Destroyed > Visual flight rules (VFR) flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and the pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude from the wooded terrain. The terrain and adverse weather conditions were related factors. - [NTSB BFO93LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA002.md): Beech B24R · Waynesburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1992 · N6581R · Substantial damage > VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from the terrain/obstructions. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's lack of a preflight weather briefing, and the… - [NTSB NYC92LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA100.md): Enstrom F28A · Malvern, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1992 · N296Q · Substantial damage > The pilot abruptly moved the cyclic rearward which resulted in the main rotor blades striking and separating the tail boom. A factor in this accident was the soft muddy field. - [NTSB NYC91FA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA193.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Fogelsville, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1991 · N28568 · Destroyed > The improper decision by the non-instrument rated pilot to attempt VFR flight in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of airplane control. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's overconfidence in his ability, his lack of… - [NTSB BFO91LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA055.md): Boeing 747-400 · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1991 · PHBFG · No damage > Failure of the pilot to ensure cabin crew members were prepared for an encounter with turbulence. - [NTSB NYC91DGT04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91DGT04.md): George E Heide, JR. Moni Motorglider · Annville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 20, 1991 · N107GH · Substantial damage > The pilot's intentional landing on unsuitable terrain due to a loss of altitude precipitated by a downdraft. - [NTSB NYC91LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA078.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Punxsutawney, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1991 · N5512Y · Destroyed > Intentional flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions which resulted in a inflight collision with rising terrain, which was obscured by fog. A factor related to the accident was the pilots evaluation of the weather. - [NTSB NYC91LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA068.md): Beech 200 · Johnstown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 1991 · N30SE · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain proper directional control of the airplane during landing, resulting in a collision with a snow bank and runway marker. A factor relating to the accident was the low visibility during landing. - [NTSB NYC91FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA025.md): Beech A36 · Bradford, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1990 · N422M · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance while maneuvering to land during an instrument approach. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's failure to obtain a weather briefing prior to departure, his delayed decision to make an… - [NTSB NYC90FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA117.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Rome, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 29, 1990 · N8376N · Destroyed > An inflight loss of control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of an instrument rating, and his decision to make the flight after receiving three separate briefings where he was told 'VFR flight not recommended.' - [NTSB NYC90FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA107.md): Cessna 182D · Numidia, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 15, 1990 · N8757X · Destroyed > Inflight collision with trees while attempting to maintain visual reference with the ground in instrument meteorological flight conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to continue the flight in deteriorating weather conditions in an… - [NTSB NYC90FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA099.md): Grumman AA-5B · Fredericksburg, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1990 · N74312 · Destroyed > Continued VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure (or inability) to maintain control of the aircraft after becoming spatially disoriented. Factors related to the accident were: adverse weather conditions, and… - [NTSB NYC90LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA093.md): Cessna C-150 · Turbotville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1990 · N2720S · Substantial damage > The pilot to maintain sufficent flying speed for takeoff when strong winds were encountered. - [NTSB NYC90LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA092.md): Schweizer SGS-1-26B · Unionville, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1990 · N9856E · Substantial damage > The loss of thermal lift which necessitated a forced landing on unsuitable terrain covered by trees and high obstructions. - [NTSB NYC90LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA032.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Johnstown, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1989 · N1028Q · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain proper airspeed and altitude on an ILS final approach, which allowed the aircraft to descend below the glide path and collide with approach lighting. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, adverse weather conditions,… - [NTSB NYC89FA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89FA166.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Thomasville, PA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1989 · N2829D · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to fly the published approach procedure, which resulted in controlled flight into the terrain. - [NTSB NYC89FA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89FA167.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Hartleton, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1989 · N6206P · Destroyed > The pilot allowed the design stress limits of the aircraft to be exceeded after encountering adverse weather conditions. Weather was a related factor. - [NTSB NYC89FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89FA095.md): Piper PA-28 · Douglas Twsp, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1989 · N5348S · Destroyed > Poor judgement of the student pilot by flying while under the influence of alcohol, and his VFR flight in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) without the required qualification or training. Factors factors related to the accident were: failure of the… - [NTSB NYC89FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89FA088.md): Sikorsky S-76A · Washington, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1989 · N767SA · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) which resulted in his loss of aircraft control. Factors related to the accident was: the pilot's flight into known weather, the adverse weather, and trees at the accident sight. - [NTSB NYC89FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89FA073.md): Grumman GA-7 · Spartansburg, PA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 1989 · N115DS · Destroyed > The pilots decision to disregard the weather forecast and attempt flight into known icing conditions. After the wings started to ice up, the pilot initiated a climb but could not maintain airspeed and inadvertantly stalled the aircraft which entered an… - [NTSB NYC89FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89FA036.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Gans, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1988 · N2153U · Destroyed > Pilot's bad judgement in flying in weather conditions beyond the capabilities of his aircraft. The pilot overstressed the aircraft and sheared the left wing by making an abrupt turn in turbulent air above the design maneuvering speed (VA). The accumulation of… - [NTSB MIA89MA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89MA023.md): Rockwell 1121A · Oak Grove, PA · Accident · 3 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1988 · N44 · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot in command to observe the rapid accretion of ice on the airplane due to his attention being diverted. - [NTSB NYC88LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA189.md): Balloon Works Firefly 7 · Saltsburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1988 · N1534W · Substantial damage > The plt launched on a local Balloon sight-seeing flight at 1850 local time with the forecast of thunderstorm activity to commence in the area after midnight. After 40 mins of smooth flt, the temp dropped sharply and shortly thereafter turbulence was… - [NTSB NYC88FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88FA072.md): Cessna 337E · Friedens, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 1988 · N1201M · Destroyed > The 24 year old unlicensed pilot made an unauthorized flight in his father's aircraft. The Cessna 337 was observed to manuever in the vicinity of the airport at a low altitude in and out of the clouds. The aircraft was then observed to come out of the clouds… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=PA&occurrence=240&page=2 ## 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" = 'PA' 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=PA --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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