# NTSB investigations, 2001: 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 ATL02LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA027.md): Flugzeugbau DG-200 · Benton, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 2001 · N5457T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent encounter with a downdraft while maneuvering in a ridge lift during a turn resulting in an in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB LAX02LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA053.md): Cessna T210N · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 2001 · N7AL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to land on the runway with sufficient runway remaining as a result of his improper IFR procedure by his failure to maintain visual contact with the runway environment, and to execute a missed approach.
- [NTSB FTW02LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA053.md): Ryan Navion A · Sierra Blanca, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2001 · N4530K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadverent VFR flight into instrument meteorological weather conditions which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain. Contributing factors were the night light conditions and the clouds.
- [NTSB LAX02FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA038.md): Piper PA-24-250 · El Dorado, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2001 · N6946P · Destroyed
  > the pilot's intentional flight into adverse weather conditions and his subsequent failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB CHI02LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA043.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-9-82 · Romulus, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 2001 · N488AA · No damage
  > The turbulence encountered in-flight and the passenger not complying with the flight and cabin crew’s warning of the turbulance.
- [NTSB FTW02LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA043.md): Eiriavion PIK 20D · Alamogordo, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 2001 · N2078D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude and clearance with small trees during a precautionary landing.
- [NTSB LAX02FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA031.md): Aero Commander 500S · Eagleville, CA · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2001 · N900RA · Destroyed
  > the pilot's encounter with forecast mountain wave conditions, moderate or greater turbulence, and icing, with downdrafts that likely exceeded the climb capability of the airplane, which was encountered at an altitude that precluded recovery. Also causal in…
- [NTSB FTW02FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA036.md): Piper PA-31T1 · Graham, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2001 · N6134A · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to discontinue the approach after encountering instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing factors were the dark night light condition, low ceiling, and reduced visibility due to fog.
- [NTSB CHI02LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA023.md): Taylorcraft F19 · Backus, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2001 · N20002 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning/preparation, and his continued flight into known adverse weather conditions. Factors relating to the accident were the pilot becoming lost/disoriented in the weather, visual lookout by the pilot during the descent not…
- [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 ATL02FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA008.md): Piper PA-28-181 · McEwen, TN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2001 · N43334 · Destroyed
  > The pilot initiated a VFR flight into known IMC conditions which resulted in a loss of control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation. Factors were the low ceilings.
- [NTSB LAX02FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA019.md): Cessna 182S · Little River, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2001 · N7270E · Destroyed
  > the pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB LAX02FA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA018.md): Cessna P210N · Mt. Charleston, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2001 · N734VM · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed after continuing flight into forecast adverse meteorological conditions consisting of turbulence, icing, and downdrafts, which resulted in a stall/spin.
- [NTSB MIA02GA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02GA011.md): Bell OH-58A · Bartow, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Oct 22, 2001 · N911DB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC, and his failure to maintain altitude, resulting in an in-flight collision with the ground. Factors in this accident were fog, and dark night.
- [NTSB FTW02LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA014.md): Aerostar Raven S57-A · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2001 · N3636Z · Substantial damage
  > inadvertent flight into adverse (high wind) weather conditions, which resulted in an inflight collision with objects while landing. A contributing factor was the high wind weather condition.
- [NTSB CHI02LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA002.md): Worner 1000 STU · Liberal, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2001 · D-OAGH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather conditions during cruise flight and the unsuitable landing area encountered during the uncontrolled descent. Factors relating to this accident were the high wind, the pilot's unsuccessful attempt to…
- [NTSB FTW02FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA005.md): Cessna 150G · Sargent, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 2001 · N6212S · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing factors were the pilot's flight into known adverse weather, his self-induced pressure to complete the flight and the thunderstorm.
- [NTSB ANC01LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA144.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Mentasta, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2001 · N8943 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions while landing. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, and a variable wind.
- [NTSB ANC01LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA139.md): Eurocopter AS 350 BA · Skagway, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2001 · N60809 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged flare while landing. Factors associated with the accident were whiteout conditions, and snow-covered terrain.
- [NTSB ATL01FA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01FA105.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Byhalia, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2001 · N8398Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper evaluation of weather conditions which lead to an inflight encounter with turbulent weather resulting in an in flight break up of the airframe, and subsequent uncontrolled descent into terrain. A factor was the pilot's drug impairment.
- [NTSB ANC01LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA135.md): Colburn Murphy Rebel · Kotzebue, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2001 · N407AC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were variable winds, and trees.
- [NTSB IAD01LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA102.md): Embraer ERJ-135ER · Richmond, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2001 · N25504 · No damage
  > Inadequate company procedures/directives, which resulted in the flight attendant leaving her seat prematurely, while the airplane was still in an area of turbulence.
- [NTSB ANC01LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA129.md): de Havilland C-7A · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2001 · N2225C · Substantial damage
  > The captain's failure to maintain the proper glidepath, and improper short field landing procedures. Factors in the accident were a downdraft, and the captain's inadequate evaluation of the weather conditions.
- [NTSB ANC01LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA122.md): Cessna 185F · Cordova, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2001 · N111FB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were trees and a variable wind.
- [NTSB ANC01LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA121.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Nondalton, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2001 · N10395 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, and wind gusts.
- [NTSB MIA01LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA224.md): Airbus Industrie A320-232 · Needles, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2001 · N605AW · No damage
  > an inadvertent in-flight encounter with turbulence.
- [NTSB MIA01LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA217.md): Cessna 152 · Summerfield, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2001 · N69120 · Substantial damage
  > The poor in-flight planning decision by the student pilot for his failure to turn around to avoid low ceilings resulting in a precautionary landing in a field. A contributing factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience. A finding in the…
- [NTSB LAX01TA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01TA278.md): Douglas DC-3C · Alturas, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 13, 2001 · N376AS · No damage
  > The inadvertent encounter with terrain induced turbulence. A factor was the high terrain.
- [NTSB ANC01FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01FA106.md): Maule M-6-235 · Kotzebue, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2001 · N56467 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from an obstruction (antenna tower), and his continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors associated with the accident were low ceilings, and low visibility.
- [NTSB IAD01FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01FA096.md): Piper PA-28RT-201 · Rohrersville, MD · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2001 · N2869F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into obscured, mountanous terrain. Factors included the rising terrain and weather obscuration.
- [NTSB ANC01LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA112.md): Arctic S-1B2 · Wrangell, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2001 · N61AT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather conditions during a downwind landing at a remote lake. Factors in the accident were a downdraft, rough/uneven terrain, and the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision(s).
- [NTSB LAX01LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA275.md): Boeing 737-500 · Klamath Falls, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2001 · N512SW · No damage
  > An encounter with turbulence from a developing thunderstorm during cruise flight.
- [NTSB ANC01LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA099.md): Cessna 207 · Healy, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2001 · N9794M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions after becoming lost/disoriented. Factors in the accident were rising terrain, a blind/box canyon, low clouds, and rain.
- [NTSB ANC01FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01FA093.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Haines, AK · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2001 · N39586 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather conditions, and his poor in-flight decision making. Factors associated with the accident were clouds and mountainous terrain. A finding is the pilot's use of FAA prohibited drugs.
- [NTSB ANC01LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA080.md): Beech H35 · Chitina, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2001 · N5429D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors associated with the accident are variable winds, and a downdraft.
- [NTSB MIA01LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA175.md): Bucker-Jungmann Aero Z-131 · Rupert, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2001 · N4842 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB DEN01LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA117.md): Piper PA-12 · Eagle, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2001 · N7850H · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate wind evaluation, and his inadequate planning/decision to land with a tailwind, at a density altitude of 13,418 feet. Contributing factors were the tailwind and the high density altitude weather condition.
- [NTSB LAX01FA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA208.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Lanai City, HI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2001 · N319FC · Destroyed
  > the CFI's inadequate in-flight planning/decision making, inadequate supervision, and his delayed remedial action, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.
- [NTSB DEN01LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA116.md): Cameron Balloons N-210 · Rio Rancho, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2001 · N7507V · No damage
  > the pilot's inadvertent weather encounter with wind shear, and the resulting inability to maintain the proper landing descent rate, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor was the high wind weather condition.
- [NTSB CHI01LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA154.md): Boeing B757-200 · Kokomo, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2001 · N563UA · No damage
  > the turbulence encountered during descent and the passenger failure to return to his seat.
- [NTSB ANC01LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA065.md): Cessna 170B · Sand Point, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2001 · N4659C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions while on approach, and the inadvertent stall of the airplane while attempting a go-around. A factor associated with the accident was a crosswind.
- [NTSB ANC01LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA062.md): Noorduyn UC-64A · Seward, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2001 · N225BL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent stall of the airplane during takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, his inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and turbulence.
- [NTSB DEN01FA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01FA110.md): Cessna T210G · Lyons, CO · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2001 · N6886R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and his continued flight into adverse weather condition resulting in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing factors were the fog, low ceilings and the pilot's lack of recent experience.
- [NTSB ANC01LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA061.md): Cessna 172 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2001 · N8054X · Destroyed
  > An undershoot due to the pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path during a VFR final approach to landing. A factor in the accident was a downdraft.
- [NTSB MIA01LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA146.md): Boeing 737-301 · Toccoa, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2001 · N349US · No damage
  > An in-flight encounter with unforecasted weather (turbulence) during an enroute climb resulting in one flight attendant sustaining serious injury.
- [NTSB DEN01LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA101.md): Garrett Starduster TOO SA300 · Woodrow, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2001 · N555CW · Substantial damage
  > a precautionary landing on unsuitable terrain which was rough and uneven. Factors were deteriorating weather in the form of freezing rain, snow, and decreasing visibility.
- [NTSB DEN01LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA100.md): Cessna T206H · Watkins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 2001 · N72582 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain the proper decent rate during the flare resulting in a hard landing. Contributing factors icing conditions and accumulations of wing ice.
- [NTSB MIA01LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA131.md): Aerospatiale ATR 42-300 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2001 · N223AT · No damage
  > The in-flight encounter with moderate to severe turbulence in clouds resulting in the serious injury to the flight attendant. A contributing factor in the accident was the poor in-flight planning by the captain for his allowing beverage service to continue…
- [NTSB DEN01LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA091.md): Bellanca BL17-30 · Columbus, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2001 · N6671V · Substantial damage
  > The impact with terrain following an inadvertent stall/mush by the pilot during a go-around. A contributing factor was a dust devil.
- [NTSB CHI01LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA120.md): American General AG5B · Culver, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2001 · N118VU · Substantial damage
  > the wrong runway selected by the pilot which resulted in a tailwind landing condition. Factors to the accident were the tailwind, the wet runway, the reduced braking action, and the airport perimeter fence.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2001&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 year(c."eventDate") = 2001
  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&year=2001

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