# NTSB investigations, UT: 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 SEA08FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08FA045.md): Beech A36TC · Minersville, UT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 2007 · N364KW · Destroyed
  > The flying pilot's continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions and failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance during cruise. Contributing to the accident were low clouds, reduced visibility and mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB LAX07FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07FA103.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Tooele, UT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2007 · N9381W · Destroyed
  > The pilot exceeded the design stress limits of the airplane, which resulted in the in-flight separation of the wings and horizontal stabilizers. Contributing to the accident were the night lighting conditions, clouds, turbulence and icing conditions.
- [NTSB SEA07LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA028.md): Robinson R-22 · Bountiful, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 2006 · N611SC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to fly up a mountain canyon at low level without knowledge of the wind conditions. Factors associated with the accident are gusty winds, downdrafts, and rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB SEA07FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07FA012.md): Cessna 172M · Escalante, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2006 · N9179D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of experience of flying on instruments on a dark night and in rainy weather.
- [NTSB DEN06FA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06FA065.md): Cessna T310R · Heber City, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 2006 · N289WB · Destroyed
  > the pilot's loss of aircraft control due to the loss of engine power due to induction icing. Contributing factors include the in-flight encounter with structural icing, the severe turbulence, and the pilot's increased workload.
- [NTSB SEA06FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06FA036.md): Beech 35-A33 · Heber City, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 2006 · N1254Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC and his subsequent failure to maintain terrain clearance while maneuvering resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain. Contributing factors were low ceilings, snow, and mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB DEN05FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05FA114.md): Beech N35 · West Jordan, UT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2005 · N31TE · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper preflight planning, his attempted flight into adverse weather conditions, and the stall resulting in the loss of control and subsequent crash. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather…
- [NTSB DEN05CA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05CA050.md): Grumman G-1159 · Logan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 20, 2005 · N74RQ · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper IFR operation by which he failed to comply to the missed approach procedure, and his improper evaluation of the weather resulting in an encounter with fog and his loss of visual contact with the runway during the landing.
- [NTSB DEN04LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA086.md): Eagle DW-1 · Circleville, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2004 · N8805D · Destroyed
  > the encounter with severe turbulence during aerial application and the pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control resulting in the in-flight collision with terrain. A contributing factor was the low altitude.
- [NTSB DEN04FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04FA002.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Teasdale, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2003 · N7357W · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision and his failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors contributing to the accident were the student pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather conditions, the low ceiling, the rain, the student…
- [NTSB DEN03LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA128.md): Grob G103 Twin Astir · Morgan, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2003 · N27TA · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall/mush. Also causal was the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision to fly low over a mountain ridge. Contributing factors included the wind shear, altitude/clearance, and the…
- [NTSB DEN03LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA110.md): Alexander Schleicher · Paragonah, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2003 · D-KIMK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's encounter with unsuitable terrain during a precautionary landing. Contributing factors were the strong winds and the approaching vehicle.
- [NTSB DEN03LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA066.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · West Jordan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2003 · N43591 · Substantial damage
  > the dual student's failure to maintain aircraft control and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student. A contributing factor was the unfavorable wind gust.
- [NTSB FTW03FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA082.md): Agusta A-109-K2 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 2003 · N601RX · Destroyed
  > The pilot's delayed remedial action and continued flight into known adverse weather conditions which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance with the ground. Contributing factors were the prevailing fog, and the pressure to complete the mission induced…
- [NTSB FTW03FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA048.md): Beech A36 · Salem, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2002 · N367T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate inflight planning/decision to continue flight from visual to instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance from terrain while in cruise flight. A low ceiling, obscuration, mountainous terrain…
- [NTSB DEN02LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA049.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Beaver, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2002 · N171M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing. Contributing factors were mountain waves (wind shear) and crosswind.
- [NTSB DEN01FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01FA041.md): Beech 65-A90 · Lake Point, UT · Accident · 9 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 2001 · N616F · Destroyed
  > the pilot's exercise of poor judgment and his failure to maintain a safe altitude/clearance above the water. Contributing factors were the weather conditions that included low ceiling and visibility obscured by snow and mist, an inadequately equipped airplane…
- [NTSB DEN01LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA039.md): Cessna 152 · Spanish Fork, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 2001 · N108ES · Destroyed
  > Improper weather evaluation by both the pilot and pilot/passenger, and the pilot's inadvertent VFR flight into IMC resulting in his spatial disorientation. Factors were the pilot rated passenger's spatial disorientation, fog, and night conditions.
- [NTSB DEN01FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01FA027.md): Mooney M20K · Ogden, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 2000 · N5772C · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadvertent VFR flight into IMC, which resulted in a collision with mountainous terrain. Contributing factors were the blowing snow, turbulence, dark night light conditions, and pilot fatigue due to the long flight day.
- [NTSB DEN01FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01FA021.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Antimony, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2000 · N8245P · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to obtain a preflight weather briefing, his VFR flight into IMC, lack of instrument certification, spatial disorientation, low ceiling, and snow.
- [NTSB DEN01FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01FA013.md): Cessna 175 · Hanksville, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 2000 · N7360M · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering at low altitude, and his physical impairment due to alcohol and drugs. A contributing factor was the downdraft.
- [NTSB FTW00LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA141.md): Cessna R182 · Monument Valley, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 2000 · N3622C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his delayed go-around, which resulted in the loss of aircraft control. A factor was the turbulent weather conditions.
- [NTSB DEN00LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA065.md): Cessna 182K · Hanksville, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 2000 · N2722Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot inadvertently allowing the airplane to porpoise after landing hard, and inadvertently stalling the airplane after aborting the landing attempt. Factors were wind gusts, and the pilot failing to reconfigure the airplane (resetting the elevator trim…
- [NTSB DEN00LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA046.md): Cessna 172 · Tooele, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 2000 · N6445B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to correct the descent, and his failure to maintain a visual lookout. Factors were the pilot's improper weather evaluation, his lack of recent experience in type of operation, his inadvertent encounter with instrument meteorological…
- [NTSB DEN00LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA041.md): Cessna 172P · Huntsville, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 2000 · N65710 · Substantial damage
  > The snow shower, and the lack of suitable terrain for the precautionary landing.
- [NTSB DEN99FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99FA029.md): Piper PA-24-180 · West Jordan, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1998 · N7283P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's poor judgement by intentionally flying into instrument meteorological conditions without proper certification. Factors were the resulting spatial disorientation, the pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft, the in-flight wing…
- [NTSB FTW98LA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA352.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Huntsville, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1998 · N54TM · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's failure to ensure adequate altitude/clearance with terrain, resulting in an encounter with a downdraft, loss of airspeed, onset of a stall/mush, and collision with high terrain.. Contributing factors were high density altitude,…
- [NTSB FTW98LA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA326.md): Rolladen-Schneider LS 4A · Salina, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1998 · N41MN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain to conduct a landing. Contributing was the loss of thermal lift and high vegetation.
- [NTSB FTW98LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA262.md): Rolladen-Schneider LS-6A · Green River, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1998 · N511M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed. Factor's were the unforecasted weather (tail wind) and the inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB FTW98LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA220.md): Cessna 172P · Monument Valley, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1998 · N65759 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing. Factors were gusty, crosswind conditions, the pilot's lack of experience in type of operation and geographic area, mountainous terrain, and high density altitude.
- [NTSB FTW98FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA093.md): Bell 222UT · Sandy, UT · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1998 · N222UH · Destroyed
  > flight by the pilot into known adverse weather conditions, and his failure (or inability) to maintain sufficient clearance or altitude from mountainous terrain. Related factors were: darkness, heavy snow, high winds, the pilot's perception of pressure that…
- [NTSB FTW98FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA086.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Tremonton, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 1998 · N23371 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, becoming spatially disoriented and his subsequent loss of aircraft control. Factors were the dark night and weather conditions that included obscuration and snow.
- [NTSB SEA96LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA049.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Heber City, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 1996 · N9242C · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's attempted VFR flight into IMC, and his failure to maintain adequate altitude and clearance from terrain during the landing flare. Factors contributing to the accident were the snowbank, fog, and the pilot's complacent attitude.
- [NTSB SEA96FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96FA036.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Lehi, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 1996 · N8870W · Destroyed
  > continued VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude and/or clearance from mountainous terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, low ceiling, and snow.
- [NTSB SEA95LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA185.md): Cessna 177RG · Thompson, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1995 · N1930Q · Destroyed
  > the pilot's continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain altitude and clearance from the mountainous terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were the fog, low ceilings, and downdraft.
- [NTSB SEA95FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA031.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Grantsville, UT · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1994 · N175MC · Destroyed
  > The VFR pilot's attempt to continue the flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain altitude/clearance with mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB FTW95FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA008.md): Cessna T337G · Milford, UT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1994 · N531J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions, which resulted in airframe (structural) ice, a loss of control, and subsequent in-flight breakup of the airplane. A factor related to the accident was: the icing/weather condition.
- [NTSB SEA93LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA147.md): Grumman AA-5 · Heber City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1993 · N1379R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision and failure to maintain runway alignment during the go-around. The weather conditions were related factors.
- [NTSB SEA93LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA054.md): Stinson 108-2 · Fruit Heights, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1993 · N8004K · Destroyed
  > VFR flight into IMC conditions was attempted by the pilot. Factors include rain, snow, and fog.
- [NTSB SEA93FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93FA048.md): Bell 206B3 · Ogden, UT · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 1993 · N1078V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continuation of VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his decision to continue his landing attempts under the adverse weather conditions. Factors contributing to the accident were the low clouds, fog and mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB SEA93FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93FA033.md): Beech 35-33 · Riverton, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1992 · N755AA · Destroyed
  > Terrain clearance was not maintained. Factors to the accident were: snow and flight into known adverse weather.
- [NTSB SEA93LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA017.md): Raven AX-9 · Green River, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1992 · N57139 · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate preflt planning/preparation by the pilot resulting in inflt encounter with weather and his failure to maintain proper rate of descent during an emergency forced landing. A factor relating to the accident was the turbulent weather conditions.
- [NTSB DEN92IA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92IA067.md): Bell 222UT · Scipio, UT · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1992 · N222UH · Minor damage
  > An encounter with clear air turbulence.
- [NTSB SEA92FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92FA045.md): Bell 206B · Wellington, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 1992 · N5003U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions and an excessive rate of descent. Factors contributing to the accident were fog, rain, low ceilings, night conditions, snow covered terrain and pilot disorientation.
- [NTSB SEA91FA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA235.md): Piper PA32RT-300T · Mayfield, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1991 · N3006J · Destroyed
  > Poor in flight planning/decision. Factors to the accident were: flight into known adverse weather, inadvertent VFR flight into IMC and inadequate clearance.
- [NTSB SEA91LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA194.md): Let L-13 · Wallsburg, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1991 · N2NV · Substantial damage
  > The in flight encounter with downdraft winds and the lack of suitable terrain in the area for a landing.
- [NTSB SEA91LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA050.md): Beech F33A · Ogden, UT · Accident · 4 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 1991 · N66841 · Destroyed
  > The pilot elected to fly into known adverse weather and encountered icing conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather and a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA91LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA036.md): Beech D35 · Cedar City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1990 · N2911B · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to induction system icing. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather condition, and a blocked induction air filter.
- [NTSB SEA90LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA186.md): Cessna 152 · Kamas, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1990 · N67853 · Destroyed
  > Poor inflight planning by the pilot. The airplane encountered a possible downdraft condition while maneuvering in mountainous terrain which resulted in an inflight collision with trees.
- [NTSB SEA90LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA187.md): Cessna 150D · Park City, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1990 · N4183U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's lack of understanding of aircraft performance and meteorological conditions when flying at high density altitude in close proximity to mountainous terrain.

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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" = 'UT' 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=UT

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