# NTSB investigations: On ground/water encounter with terrain/water

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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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB MIA95LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA113.md): Cessna 140 · Foxworth, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1995 · N3625V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's selection of an unuitable landing strip for landing.
- [NTSB LAX95LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA147.md): Robinson R-22B · Byron, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1995 · N8320A · Substantial damage
  > the unsuitable terrain selected by the pilots.
- [NTSB ANC95LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA039.md): Helio H700 · Deadhorse, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1995 · N4059H · Substantial damage
  > An overload failure of the right main gear retention/limit cable bracket bolts and installation of non-standard bolt hardware by other maintenance personnel. The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB ANC95LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA035.md): Cessna 150M · Glennallen, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1995 · N88808 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. Factors in the accident were a soft, snow covered runway, and the pilot's lack of total aeronautical experience.
- [NTSB CHI95LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA105.md): Cessna 185 · Baudette, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1995 · N714MX · Substantial damage
  > an encountered with a hidden obstruction during taxi. A factor was the ski assembly not having been installed.
- [NTSB SEA95GA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95GA062.md): Bell 206 · Dillon, MT · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 24, 1995 · N2277T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of a landing site that was not suitable to support the weight of the helicopter. Factors include terrain covered with soft snow.
- [NTSB SEA95LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA054.md): Cessna TR182 · Bountiful, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1995 · N738NQ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain proper runway alignment. Factors in the accident were: the dark night conditions and inadequate maintenance of the runway lighting system.
- [NTSB CHI95LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA074.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Burwell, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 1995 · N8825Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing and takeoff. A factor was rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB CHI95LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA069.md): Cessna S550 · Newton, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1995 · N287MC · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command's failure to attain runway alignment. A factor was a snowbank.
- [NTSB FTW95LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA077.md): Cessna P210N · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 1995 · N6106W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not align the aircraft with the runway. Factors were the dusk light conditions and the pilot's failure to activate the pilot controlled runway lights.
- [NTSB ANC95LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA031.md): Cessna 182M · New Stuyahok, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1994 · N92105 · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. A factor in the accident was an icy runway surface.
- [NTSB ANC95LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA021.md): Piper PA-18 · Juneau, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1994 · N5285J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for the attempted takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW95LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA059.md): Beech V35 · Village Mills, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1994 · N4855J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff. A factor was the rough condition of the grass runway.
- [NTSB ANC95LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA011.md): Cessna 185F · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1994 · N9618H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. The pilot's disregard of a NOTAM that closed the runway and a slush covered runway area were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB SEA95LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA019.md): Beech A23 · La Grande, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1994 · N4792J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors include the soft, wet airstrip, and a ditch near the side of the runway.
- [NTSB CHI95LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA056.md): Cessna 206G · Butler, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1994 · N9924R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate visual lookout. A factor associated with the accident was the dark night lighting conditions.
- [NTSB NYC95LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA236.md): Piper PA-28-180C · Nunda, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1994 · N9235J · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command's failure to assure that an adequate runway length was available.
- [NTSB FTW95LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA024.md): Mooney M20C · Greeley, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1994 · N6958V · Substantial damage
  > Inadvertent landing gear retraction by the pilot flying the aircraft. A factor was inadequate supervision by the flight instructor.
- [NTSB ANC95LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA003.md): Cessna A185F · Kotzebue, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1994 · N20752 · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the pilot to maintain adequate distance from the terrain (snow bank). Flat lighting and low contrast conditions were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB CHI94LA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA343.md): Cessna 150 · North Hedrick, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1994 · N9135U · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight planning and the selection of unsuitable terrain on which to initiate a takeoff. A factor in this accident was the pilot's lack of overall experience.
- [NTSB ATL94LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA172.md): Bell 47D1 Wasp · Hazel Green, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1994 · N908B · Substantial damage
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB SEA94LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA238.md): Cessna 172 · Bullfrog, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1994 · N9918Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command exceeded the airplane's maximum crosswind component capability. A factor related to the accident was the gusty crosswind.
- [NTSB SEA94LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA234.md): Cessna A185F · Conrad, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1994 · N5387H · Substantial damage
  > The cfi's failure to assure an adequate inspection of the aircraft, including the proper engagement and function of the rudder pedals, prior to the flight.
- [NTSB ANC94LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA131.md): Cessna 180B · Fort Yukon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1994 · N5143E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the flaps and flight controls, and a delay in aborting the takeoff. A factor in the accident was glassy water conditions.
- [NTSB ANC94LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA123.md): Helio H295 · Artic Village, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1994 · N6DB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot selected unsuitable terrain for landing. A factor was the hidden obstruction (hole).
- [NTSB ANC94LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA107.md): Helio H-700 · Tok, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1994 · N4059H · Substantial damage
  > The partial failure of the airplane's normal brake system.
- [NTSB FTW94LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA259.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Booneville, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1994 · N7276W · Substantial damage
  > The proper touchdown point not obtained due to excessive airspeed during the approach and landing.
- [NTSB CHI94DER02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94DER02.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Halstad, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 28, 1994 · N3611Z · Substantial damage
  > the commercial pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain during the attempted takeoff. Related factors are the soft terrain and the deterioration in aircraft performance due to the high gross weight.
- [NTSB ANC94LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA083.md): Cessna 206 · Noatak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1994 · N8287Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable landing area. A factor was a 'cut bank' in the landing area.
- [NTSB ANC94LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA077.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Ft Richardson, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1994 · N8466Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. A factor which contributed to the accident was the pilot's impairment
- [NTSB LAX94LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA275.md): Mooney M20C · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1994 · N6959U · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to obtain the proper takeoff speed. Factors are the high density altitude and the crosswind.
- [NTSB SEA94LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA158.md): Cessna A188 · Cut Bank, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1994 · N9879V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions. The crosswind and the ditch were factors.
- [NTSB ANC94LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA063.md): Piper PA-12 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1994 · N4380M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area.
- [NTSB NYC94LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA079.md): Cessna A185F · Hempstead, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1994 · N30NC · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent collision with a hidden obstruction after swerving to avoid birds during a water takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA94LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA108.md): Piper J3C-65 · Snohomish, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1994 · N70277 · Substantial damage
  > Poor in-flight planning/decision. A factor to the accident was: high vegetation.
- [NTSB FTW94LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA143.md): Cessna 140 · Hempstead, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1994 · N2302N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper selection of the strip between the two runways. Factors were the pilot not being familiar with the airstrip and the soft, wet terrain.
- [NTSB MIA94LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA104.md): Cessna 172N · Stuart, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1994 · N6HV · Substantial damage
  > Poor in-flight planning/decision by the pilot-in-command. Contributing to the accident was wind information disregarded by the pilot-in-command.
- [NTSB ANC94LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA042.md): Bell 206B · Wrangell, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1994 · N49727 · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to assure that he had the proper clearance from obstructions prior to landing on the platform. A factor in the accident was the high obstruction (tree strump).
- [NTSB NYC94LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA071.md): Cessna 152 · Amherst, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1994 · N6460L · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadvertently becoming lost, and the subsequent precautionary landing in a field, resulting in a collision with soft terrain and nose over.
- [NTSB NYC94LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA070.md): Aviat Pitts S-2B · Albion, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1994 · N60827 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll, and the subsequent collision with soft terrain and nose over. Factors related to the accident were: the snowbanks on either side of the runway, and the pilot's lack of recent flight experience.
- [NTSB ANC94LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA040.md): Cessna 180 · Eureka Lodge, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1994 · N2423F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's selection of unsuitable terrain for a landing.
- [NTSB SEA94LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA073.md): Bell 206 L-1 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 1994 · N2752U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for a landing site. Factors include snow covered terrain.
- [NTSB CHI94LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA094.md): Cessna 172 · Concordia, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 1994 · N7924G · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor's inadequate remedial action when the student pilot failed to maintain adequate directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. A related factor is the drifted snow.
- [NTSB BFO94LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA042.md): Cessna 172M · Ravenna, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1994 · N9101H · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff leading to a collision with a snow bank which resulted in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB BFO94LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA028.md): Mitsubishi MU-3 · Teterboro, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 1994 · N306P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot selected unsuitable terrain for landing. The runway conditions were factors.
- [NTSB LAX94LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA078.md): Bell 206B · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1993 · N162BC · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to properly position the helicopter away from the dolly edge during the initial touchdown.
- [NTSB ANC94LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA024.md): Aeronca 7AC · Juneau, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1993 · N82594 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's selection of a sight unsuitable for landing. A factor in the accident was the ditch on the beach.
- [NTSB ANC94LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA022.md): Cessna 207 · Tuntutuliak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1993 · N36CF · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain proper alignment during the takeoff roll. Factors related to the accident were: darkness and the snow berm along the edge of the runway.
- [NTSB ANC94LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA014.md): Cessna 150 · Chignik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1993 · N7022F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-commands selection of unsuitable terrain on which to perform a takeoff. A factor in the accident was the brush.
- [NTSB CHI94LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA029.md): Cessna 182N · Onaga, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1993 · N92881 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command's poor pre-flight planning and failure to maintain runway alignment. Factors were the dark light conditions and the lack of runway lights.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=320&page=12

## 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."mKey" IN (SELECT o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 320)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=320&page=11

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