# NTSB investigations, SC: 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. ## Latest cases - [NTSB CHI04MA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04MA182.md): Bell 407 · Newberry, SC · Accident · 4 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2004 · N503MT · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance as a result of fog conditions. A contributing factor was inadequate weather and dispatch information relayed to the pilot. - [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 ATL03LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA112.md): Schleicher ASW28 · Batesburg, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2003 · N128ED · Substantial damage > The loss of thermal lifting action that resulted in the in-flight collision with trees during an attempted forced landing. - [NTSB ATL03LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA094.md): Kerner Lancair IV · Allendale, SC · Accident · 4 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 2003 · N29ME · Destroyed > The pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather,thunderstorms, that resulted in the design limits of the airplane being exceeded. - [NTSB ATL03LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA050.md): Cessna 152 · Greenwood, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2003 · N67524 · Substantial damage > The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions and loss of aircraft control, which resulted in an in-flight collision with the ground. - [NTSB MIA02FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FA102.md): Beech F33A · Conway, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 29, 2002 · N858KS · Destroyed > The failure of the pilot to request in-flight weather avoidance assistance and his poor in-flight planning/decision for flying into a Level 5 thunderstorm resulting in an in-flight loss of control, uncontrolled descent, and subsequent in-flight collision with… - [NTSB ATL00LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA072.md): Boeing 727-200 · Charleston, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2000 · N364PA · Minor damage > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of weather information, and his delay in taking remedial action that resulted in the in-flight encounter with severe weather. - [NTSB MIA00FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA058.md): Aero Commander 500 · Georgetown, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1999 · N6261B · Destroyed > The noninstrument-rated pilot's improper decision to attempt VFR flight into known instrument flight conditions, willful disregard of FAA Automated Flight Service Station weather forecast/weather observations, failure to maintain airspeed (VSO) while… - [NTSB ATL99FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99FA019.md): Cessna 182P · Santee, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1998 · N6522M · Destroyed > The pilot continued VFR flight into IMC conditions and lost control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation. Factors were foggy weather conditions and self-induced stress. - [NTSB ATL99LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA013.md): Cessna 172N · Lima, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1998 · N4696G · Destroyed > The flight instructor's intentional flight into Instrument Meteorological Conditions. Factors were trees and mountainous terrain. - [NTSB MIA98FA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FA121.md): Rockwell GA-112TC · Allendale, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1998 · N111TC · Destroyed > the pilot inadvertently entered instrument meteorological conditions, failed to maintain control of the airplane, and the airplane subsequently impacted the ground. Factors in this accident were fog, low ceilings and a dark night. An additional factor was the… - [NTSB ATL97FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97FA092.md): Cessna 182 · Charleston, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1996 · N8683T · Substantial damage > The noninstrument-rated pilot's failure to remain clear of instrument meteorological conditions which led to spatial disorientation and loss of aircraft control. A factor was the pilot's failure to obtain a weather briefing. - [NTSB MIA96LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA101.md): Summerfeldt Thorp T-18 · Hampton, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1996 · CFPVE · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper planning/decision and selection of unsuitable terrain for a precautionary landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's failure to use a preflight briefing service, the adverse weather conditions, and soft terrain in the… - [NTSB ATL95LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA144.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Allendale, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1995 · N7601Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to see and avoid the guy wire. Factors in the accident were the weather and the pilot's unfamiliarity with the terrain. - [NTSB ATL94FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94FA062.md): Cessna 152 · Allendale, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1994 · N67581 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper altitude while in the VFR traffic pattern, resulting in a collision with trees. Factors were; his failure to comply with school directives by not obtaining a weather briefing prior to the accident flight, and the rain,… - [NTSB ATL93LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA133.md): Cessna 150E · Pelion, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1993 · N6197T · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper weather evaluation prior to commencing the flight. Factors were the fog and low ceiling weather conditions, and the rough, uneven terrain at the landing site - [NTSB MIA92LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA178.md): Schweizer 1-26E · Ridgeland, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1992 · N1139S · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate inflight planning resulting in an encounter with a windshift on final approach. - [NTSB ATL92FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92FA109.md): Aerospatiale AS350B · Winnsboro, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 29, 1992 · N5806K · Destroyed > The inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions by the pilot. The dark night and fog were factors in the accident. - [NTSB ATL90LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA127.md): Cessna 150 · Greenwood, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1990 · N6285G · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed during the flare phase of the approach/landing. Contributing to the accident was a sudden increase in winds. - [NTSB ATL90FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA022.md): Cessna 182P · Darlington, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1989 · N58735 · Destroyed > The pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC and his attempt to land the airplane under the adverse weather conditions. - [NTSB ATL89LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA217.md): Cessna 182Q · Mt Pleasant, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1989 · N735BN · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to slow the aircraft to the proper landing speed at the proper touchdown point or go around. The weather conditions, tailwind, lack of airport facilities (UNICOM not operating and windsock damaged), wet runway/hydroplaning conditions, and… - [NTSB ATL89FA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA165.md): Beech B-60 · Gaston, SC · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1989 · N78TW · Destroyed > The pilot exercised questionable judgement in initiating a flight into an area of known thunderstorms. Further, either deliberately or inadvertantly entered a thunderstorm and overstressed the airframe structure resulting in an inflight separation of the… - [NTSB ATL88FA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88FA239.md): Boeing 767 · Charleston, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1988 · N120DL · No damage - [NTSB ATL88LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA086.md): Cessna 150K · Barnwell, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1988 · N6254G · Substantial damage > The CFI and her student became lost on the last leg of a dual x-c flt after encountering rainshowers and low ceilings. After unsuccessfully attempting to locate their destination arpt, the CFI located another arpt and elected to land there. The engine… - [NTSB ATL88FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88FA010.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Greenville, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1987 · N84430 · Destroyed > The plts trip home had been delayed one day due to wx enrt. He had called the fss early for a briefing and had been advised that there should be no trouble for a noon depart time. He deptd clemson about 1000 and activated his VFR flt plan. He then contacted… - [NTSB ATL87FA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87FA257.md): Beech V-35B · Hilton Head, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1987 · N6591S · Destroyed > PIC said he had wx brief. Noted tstms ovr atlantic & fog at arpt. Stated he would hold ovr ocean until arpt clr. Acft track on radar was into area of tstms ovr ocean followed by mode c altitude deviations and loss of radar contact. Acft recovered from ocean.… - [NTSB ATL87LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA175.md): Piper PA-25 · Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1987 · N6078Z · Substantial damage > The acft encountered a strong downdraft in a thunderstorm and impacted the water during a beachside banner towing operation. The plt reported that he had observed thunderstorms developing inland about 1/2 hr prior to the accident and that his acft was… - [NTSB BFO87DIG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO87DIG02.md): Boeing 727-200 · Charleston, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Mar 19, 1987 · XAHOH · No damage > The flight encountered clear air turbulence at FL 350 during cruise flight. The pilot said he was aware beforehand of existing turbulent conditions. According to the plt the seat belt sign was on, the flight attendant and passengers were asked to be seated.… - [NTSB ATL86FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FA026.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Chester, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1985 · N123TT · Destroyed > Witnesses at the accident site estimated the ground visibility to be 100 yds or less. The instrument rated plt on the 32 NM flt had not filed a flt plan even though he had obtained a wx briefing from fss. The acft collided with the steel cables atop steel… - [NTSB ATL85FA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA266.md): Piper PA-28-235-B · Rion, SC · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1985 · N9340W · Destroyed > The acft had been cruising at 10,500 ft for several min and then informed ATC that they were climbing to 12,500 ft due to VFR. Shortly there after the acft disappeared from the radar scope. Witnesses heard the engine making an unusual sound and looked up and… - [NTSB ATL85IA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85IA263.md): Boeing 727-225 · Charleston, SC · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1985 · N8832E · No damage > The flight was level at 330 when it encountered turbulance and the arcraft moved an estimated 200 feet down then up before the crew could regain altitude control. Two flight attendents and several passengers initially complained of injuries. No documentation… - [NTSB DCA84AA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA84AA008.md): Lockheed L-1011 · Charleston, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Nov 25, 1983 · CFTNJ · Minor damage > During flt at FL350, the fltcrew noted some thunderstorms in the vicinity of their route of flt & advised the ATC controller that they might have to detour. After turning & climbing to FL370, they noted 'moderate chop to light turbulence' & saw a flash of… - [NTSB ATL83FA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA185.md): Cessna 150L · Cheraw, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 12, 1983 · N21991 · Destroyed > The student was on his 5th dual instructional flt & was practicing landings with his instructor. They had completed 3 or 4 landings & were in the traffic pattern for another when an intense thunderstorm cloud moved over the arpt. A plt/witness stated that a… - [NTSB ATL83LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA089.md): Cessna 182M · Columbia, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1983 · N70872 · Substantial damage > During arrival, the pilot entered the traffic to land at owens field, an uncontrolled airport. He stated that the wind sock was limp despite a weather briefing to expect northwesterly winds at 8 to 20 KTS. He stated that he had allowed for strong winds by… - [NTSB ATL83FLG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FLG01.md): Piper 22 · Clinton, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Nov 19, 1982 · N6116D · Substantial damage > The aircraft was refueled before departing greenville, KY. The pilot reported that as he approached his destination, he proceeded along a radial from the greenwood VOR but could not find newberry. He stated that he hunted too long before diverting back to… - [NTSB ATL82DA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA174.md): Cessna R182 · Abbeville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 22, 1982 · N5104S · Substantial damage > During flight, the pilot encountered adverse weather conditions and elected to make a precautionary landing at a nearby airport. He reported that he landed about 700 ft from the approach end of the runway at 70 knots, hydroplaned, and continued off the… - [NTSB ATL82FA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FA140.md): Cessna T210M · Holly Springs, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 21, 1982 · N761UR · Destroyed > Prior to departing new bern at 1837 the plt called his office & stated he had received a wx report for scattered thunderstorms along his route of flt. At 2020 & 2052 he contacted atl flt watch for wx advisories. He was advised that the wx radar was out of… - [NTSB ATL82FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FA066.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Bradley, SC · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1982 · N38540 · Destroyed > Before takeoff, the pilot telephoned his brother in north carolina and asked about the weather. He was told that there was an overcast. The pilot replied that he would "come on and skirt the mountains." No flight plan was filed and there was no FAA record of… ## 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" = 'SC' 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=SC --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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