# NTSB investigations: On ground/water 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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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB BFO92LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA105.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Dayton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1992 · N8432R · Substantial damage
  > An encounter with a strong wind gust which resulted in loss of control and nose over.
- [NTSB LAX92LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA158.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Douglas, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1992 · N28723 · Substantial damage
  > An encounter with an unforecasted high velocity wind gust which caused the airplane to nose over to an inverted position.
- [NTSB ATL92LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA058.md): Piper PA-46-310 · Aiken, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1992 · N4387V · Substantial damage
  > The unexpected, gusting crosswind.
- [NTSB MIA92LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA092.md): Cessna 170A · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1992 · N9998A · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot in command to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the unfavorable wind (windshift).
- [NTSB SEA92LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA054.md): Michael Conner Avid Flyer · Nampa, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1992 · N425AV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation. A factor in the accident was the unfavorable wind.
- [NTSB ATL92LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA046.md): Cessna 172 · Leesburg, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 1992 · N53370 · Substantial damage
  > The unfavorable wind conditions encountered by the flight during taxi.
- [NTSB NYC92LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA058.md): Piper PA60-700P · Wooster, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 1992 · N6907C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot allowed the airspeed to decay, delayed the go-around, and prematurely rotated the airplane which resulted in the airplane over running the runway. Factor in the accident were the pilot inadequately planned the approach; freezing drizzle and runway…
- [NTSB ANC92IA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92IA030.md): Piper PA-31-T3 · Anchorage, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 1992 · N314SC · Minor damage
  > The pilot's continued taxi after becoming lost or disoriented. Factors relating to the accident were the whiteout conditions caused by the freshly falling and blowing snow and the inadequate snow removal by airport personnel.
- [NTSB MIA92LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA035.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Bunnell, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1991 · N152ER · Substantial damage
  > Improper handling of the aircraft by the pilot-in-command and failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the lack of total experience of the pilot-in-command.
- [NTSB ATL91LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA182.md): Cessna 172N · Knoxville, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1991 · N5918E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to accurately evaluate the weather conditions before attempting a takeoff and his delay in aborting the takeoff procedure. A factor was the dark night.
- [NTSB MIA91LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA173.md): Cessna 172N · Punta Gorda, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1991 · N6522D · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to observe the windsock before landing resulting in failure to maintain directional control after landing with a quartering tailwind. The airplane collided with a ditch. Contributing to the accident was lack of total experience of the…
- [NTSB LAX91LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA241.md): Cessna 172M · Crescent City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1991 · N12447 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to employ proper flight control positioning to maintain control of the airplane during taxi.
- [NTSB NYC91LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA131.md): Cessna 185C · New Hanover, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1991 · N26792 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of directional control by the pilot during a crosswind takeoff and subsequent collision with rough terrain. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in this make and model airplane.
- [NTSB LAX91LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA208.md): Cessna C172M · Coalinga, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1991 · N73001 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's encounter with a dust devil which resulted in his loss of control during landing rollout.
- [NTSB SEA91LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA101.md): Cessna 180 · Drewsey, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1991 · N51612 · Destroyed
  > The pilot delayed in going-around.
- [NTSB MIA91LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA133.md): Cessna 150L · Lake Wales, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1991 · N5829L · Substantial damage
  > Failure of airport personnel to perform airport maintenance which resulted in inaccurate wind information due to a deteriorated windsock, and failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a tail wind. Also,…
- [NTSB MIA91LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA119.md): Cessna 150L · Palm Bay, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1991 · N6657G · Substantial damage
  > Loss of control during the landing roll due to failure of the pilot to apply aileron control to prevent the airplane from drifting off the runway due to a crosswind and failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack…
- [NTSB MIA91LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA097.md): Cessna 182Q · Hattiesburg, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1991 · N735MK · Substantial damage
  > On ground encounter with a wind gust and failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, resulting in the collision with a ravine
- [NTSB NYC91LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA085.md): Cessna 172P · Miamisburg, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1991 · N64937 · Substantial damage
  > The instructor pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing in a strong crosswind.
- [NTSB NYC91LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA082.md): Latham Pitts Special S-1C · Glens Falls, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1991 · N98RL · Destroyed
  > A loss of control on the ground due to the improper operation of flight controls by the pilot. A factor related to the accident was the variable wind.
- [NTSB NYC91LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA076.md): Gulfstream G-1159 · Cleveland, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 1991 · N85EQ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in flight decision to land on a snow covered runway. The lack of adequate braking action resulted in the pilot intentionally ground looping the airplane and overloading the main landing gear. Factors related to the accident were snow…
- [NTSB MIA91LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA081.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Plant City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 1991 · N95T · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain proper alignment during the landing roll, excessive rudder input, and loss of directional control resulting in the collapse of the right main landing gear.
- [NTSB SEA91LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA052.md): Cessna 182Q · Anacortes, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 1991 · N96378 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot improper planning/decisions. The high wind was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX91LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA043.md): Cessna 172 · Tonopah, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1990 · N79551 · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's encounter with a wind gust while taxiing from landing. Contributing factors related to the pilot's improper weather evaluation and his lack of experience in making weather evaluations.
- [NTSB MIA91LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA015.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1990 · N98077 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control while landing with shifting gusty winds.
- [NTSB SEA90LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA195.md): Piper PA18-150 · Enumclaw, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1990 · N3189Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll in gusting wind condition.
- [NTSB NYC90LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA217.md): Piper PA-16 · Red Hook, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1990 · N5972H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control and departure off the side of the runway during the landing roll, resulting in a collision with a tree. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of expereince in the aircraft.
- [NTSB ANC90LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA179.md): Cessna U206 · Twin Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1990 · N9779M · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate compensation for wind condition.
- [NTSB MIA90LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA172.md): Piper PA24-260 · Destin, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1990 · N8756P · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to obtain accurate wind information resulting in the airplane being blown off the runway on landing when a gust which exceeded the crosswind capability of the airplane was encountered.
- [NTSB CHI90LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA224.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Sturgis, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1990 · N15803 · Substantial damage
  > Poor planning/decision, flight into known adverse weather conditions and over confidence in personal ability by the PIC. Contributing factors were thunderstorms, turbulence and unfavorable wind.
- [NTSB LAX90LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA273.md): Cessna 172P · Mammoth Lakes, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1990 · N51872 · Substantial damage
  > Inadvertent encounter with high velocity winds.
- [NTSB DEN90LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA132.md): Lund Mustang II · Hamilton, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1990 · N81BL · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate compensation for the wind conditions by the pilot.
- [NTSB LAX90LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA207.md): Cessna 180 · Colusa, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1990 · N21Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during touchdown.
- [NTSB CHI90LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA125.md): Piper PA22-150 · Akron, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1990 · N7628D · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while taxiing in gusty crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB FTW90LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA105.md): Cessna 172H · San Angelo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1990 · N3941R · Substantial damage
  > The student failed to maintain directional control of the aircraft during takeoff in variable wind conditions.
- [NTSB LAX90LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA149.md): Cessna 180 · Soledad, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1990 · N9394C · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Contributing factors were the gusty wind and the crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB DEN90LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA049.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 1990 · N9172Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's encounter with severe turbulence during landing, and his failure to divert to an alternate airport after becoming aware of the wind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's low level of experience.
- [NTSB NYC90LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA058.md): Taylorcraft BC12D · Roxbury, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 1990 · N44068 · Destroyed
  > Pilot factor in that he failed to plan the approach for gusty wind conditions and impacted trees short of the runway.
- [NTSB DEN90LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA038.md): Cessna 182M · Pierre, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 1990 · N70844 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate compensation for the wind conditions by the pilot. An on ground encounter with wind gusts is considered an additional cause.
- [NTSB SEA90LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA033.md): Cessna 172A · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 1990 · N7878T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the flight controls. Factors in the accident were the high, gusty wind conditions, the pilot's self induced pressure to arrive at work on time, and his lack of total pilot experience.
- [NTSB CHI90LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA037.md): Cessna 172G · Savoy, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1989 · N3783L · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in his inability to maintain control of the aircraft. A factor related to the accident was: the adverse wind condition.
- [NTSB CHI90LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA027.md): Cessna 152 · Kokomo, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1989 · N757UV · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors related to the accident were: inadequate supervision by the student's flight instructor (CFI), the student's failure to obtain weather information (use a preflight briefing service)…
- [NTSB NYC90LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA012.md): Cessna 180H · Niagara Falls, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1989 · N7930V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff roll due to strong wind gusts.
- [NTSB MIA90FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90FA008.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-31 · Orlando, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1989 · N958VJ · No damage
  > Inadequate weather evaluation and inadequate supervision of the ground guide (mechanic) by company/operator/management personnel, failure of the ground guide to follow safety procedures, and the weather condition (lightning).
- [NTSB ANC89LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA177.md): Piper PA-18 · Iliamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1989 · N7513K · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's overconfidence in himself and the aircraft, and the strong/gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB LAX89LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA306.md): Cessna A185F · Big Bear City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1989 · N252W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the unfavorable wind conditions.
- [NTSB MIA89LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA215.md): Cessna 188 · Canton, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1989 · N21895 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempted flight in known adverse weather conditions. Factors related to the accident were: adverse weather conditions and the presence of the parked aircraft near the runway.
- [NTSB CHI89LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA159.md): Cessna 170A · Brookfield, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1989 · N9762A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to take proper corrective action after encountering a wind gust on landing.
- [NTSB FTW89LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA110.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Midland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1989 · N3937Z · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. The high, gusty, crosswind condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB MIA89LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA161.md): Cessna 182R · Tutwiler, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1989 · N2739C · Substantial damage
  > Loss of control of the aircraft due to an encounter with a dust devil while on the ground.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=330&page=4

## 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" = 330)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=330&page=3

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