NTSB investigations, 1993

98 cases where the first occurrence was “In flight encounter with weather”.

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NTSB investigations, 1993 per year, 1982–2026: 3,567 cases
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NTSB FTW94FA057Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Van Horn, TXThe pilot exceeded the design stress limits of the aircraft after a loss of control which resulted from VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors were the weather, the pilot's lack of instrument training and experience, and his failure to…Dec 29, 1993 · N1527H · DestroyedNTSB LAX94LA079Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 100 · Chico, CAIssuance of an improper (special VFR) clearance by the tower controller, while the visibility was less than one mile, continued VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the…Dec 25, 1993 · N4042X · DestroyedNTSB ATL94LA031Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCarson Piel Emeraude CP305 · Morrison, TNThe pilot's inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and failure to maintain aircraft control after becoming spatially disoriented. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions, and the pilot's improper…Dec 25, 1993 · N447TB · DestroyedNTSB FTW94FA052Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-160 · Franktown, COWas the pilot's disregard of forecast icing conditions and delayed application of carburetor heat, resulting in structural and induction icing. Factors were the icing conditions and unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.Dec 22, 1993 · N4382P · DestroyedNTSB CHI94LA056Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Mcintosh, SDwas continued VFR flight into IMC and the failure to maintain clearance with the terrain. Factors associated with this accident were an inaccurate weather evaluation by the pilot, snow and the rising terrain.Dec 22, 1993 · N8003P · DestroyedNTSB FTW94LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing A75N1 · Madisonville, TXThe pilot's continued flight into adverse weather. Factors were weather conditions and collision with a sign.Dec 19, 1993 · N55133 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW94LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 100-180 · El Paso, TXThe pilot's inadvertent flight into clear air turbulence.Dec 12, 1993 · N3718X · Substantial damageNTSB SEA94FA038Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24 · Ashland, ORVFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft due to spatial disorientation. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weatheer conditions, and the pilot's lack of…Nov 29, 1993 · N5764P · DestroyedNTSB BFO94FA021Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA32R-301 · Butler, PAThe pilot's inadvertent flight into IMC conditions and his failure to maintain proper altitude. The weather conditions were a factor.Nov 28, 1993 · N707JS · DestroyedNTSB ATL94FA023Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Gadsden, ALThe pilot's inadequate pre-flight preparation and his continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors were fog, low ceiling, and hilly terrain.Nov 26, 1993 · N7702U · Substantial damageNTSB BFO94FA013Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206L-1 · Portland, METhe pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to assure that adequate fuel was available to complete the flight, resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Factors which contributed to the…Nov 20, 1993 · N911ME · DestroyedNTSB FTW94IA035Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportGrumman G159 · Pineville, LAAn encounter with a wet microburst, on final approach at 200 feet AGL, which exceeded the performance capability of the aircraft.Nov 16, 1993 · N806W · Minor damageNTSB LAX94LA045Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A-36 · Florence, AZthe pilot's poor inflight planning and decision making by continuing the flight into adverse weather conditions. Factors contributing to this accident were: not obtaining a preflight weather briefing, not following the airplane flight manuals, and exceeding…Nov 15, 1993 · N9MP · DestroyedNTSB ATL94FA012Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20L · Hohenwald, TNThe pilot's impaired judgement and performance by flying while under the influence of drugs, that resulted in his continuation of VFR flight at night in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) and his failure to maintain proper altitude (or clearance) from…Nov 4, 1993 · N132MP · DestroyedNTSB LAX94FA028Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · San Simon, AZThe pilot's improper planning/decision, and his allowing the airplane to exceed its design stress limits, which resulted in overload failure of the right outboard wind section and left horizontal stabilizer. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse…Oct 27, 1993 · XBHOM · DestroyedNTSB DCA94GA010Accident · 3 fatalClass 1Final reportBeech 300/F · Front Royal, VAthe failure of the pilot-in-command to ensure that the airplane remained in visual meteorological conditions over mountainous terrain, and the failure of the Federal Aviation Administration executives and managers responsible for the FAA flying program to:…Oct 26, 1993 · N82 · DestroyedNTSB LAX94LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Murrieta, CAThe unexpected windsheer that was encountered on final approach. The surrounding mountain/hilly terrain was a factor in this accident.Oct 24, 1993 · N96353 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA94LA010Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 767-300 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean)Encounter with unforecasted weather (moderate turblence) resulting in injury to three passengers.Oct 22, 1993 · N649UA · No damageNTSB NYC94FA014Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas 369E · Richfield, OHAn in flight collision with power lines while the pilot was maneuvering the helicopter at a low altitude. A factor in this accident was reduced visibility due to foggy weather conditions.Oct 19, 1993 · N1605Z · DestroyedNTSB LAX94LA016Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R-22 Beta · Sunland, CAthe CFI's poor inflight planning/decision and failure to follow normal procedures. The tailwind was a factor in this accident.Oct 18, 1993 · N192KC · Substantial damageNTSB FTW94FA014Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Texarkana, ARThe pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors that contributed to the accident were: the pilot's failure to obtain a weather briefing, the existing weather, his lack of instrument flying experience, and the dark night…Oct 18, 1993 · N98143 · DestroyedNTSB ATL94FA006Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20B · Bethpage, TNThe pilot's VFR flight into IMC, and his failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors were the pilot's failure to use a preflight briefing service, and the low ceilings and fog at the accident site.Oct 17, 1993 · N74724 · DestroyedNTSB FTW94FA008Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBalloon Works FIREFLY-7 · Albuquerque, NMThe p[ilot's improper decision to attempt continued flight under the existing wind conditions. The adverse wind was a contributing factor.Oct 9, 1993 · N4058A · DestroyedNTSB ATL94LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269B · Linville, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed that would have avoided a loss of tail rotor effectiveness (lte), and his improper compensation for tailwind condition. A factor was the lack of information in the pilot's operating handbook regarding the conditions…Oct 5, 1993 · N9333F · Substantial damageNTSB MIA93FA198Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportSocata TB 10 · Aguadilla, PRIn flight encounter with a level ii thunderstorm and flight into known advese weather by the pilot in command. Contributing to the accident was failure of the pilot in command to obtain a preflight weather briefing.Sep 19, 1993 · N104F · DestroyedNTSB ATL93LA159Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 757-232 · Atlanta, GAWas the pilot's inaccurate evaluation of weather conditions which resulted in the flight entering an area of turbulence.Sep 16, 1993 · N627DL · No damageNTSB ATL93LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Valdosta, GAThe pilot's inadequate evaluation of inflight weather conditions which resulted in the inflight encounter with severe turbulence and subsequent overstress of the airframe.Sep 10, 1993 · N2074Q · Substantial damageNTSB ATL93LA153Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Roxboro, NCThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions at the time of the takeoff. Factors were the wind gusts and windshear existing at the airport.Sep 10, 1993 · N410SF · Substantial damageNTSB ATL93FA151Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Laurinburg, NCThe pilot's VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), failure to maintain control of the aircraft after becoming spatially disoriented, and inadvertently exceeding the design stress limits of the aircraft. Factors related to the accident…Sep 5, 1993 · N5339F · DestroyedNTSB SEA93FA187Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Cheyenne, WYImproper in-flight planning/decison by the pilot, which resulted in exceeding the design stress limits of the aircraft after encountering adverse weather. The weather conditions were related factors.Sep 2, 1993 · N3120C · DestroyedNTSB SEA93FA179Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Lake Fork, IDPoor judgment of the pilot by flying while under the influence of alcohol and a drug, his continued flight into an area of adverse weather, and his failure to maintain adequate clearance (or altitude) from mountainous terrain. Factors related to the accident…Aug 21, 1993 · N75644 · DestroyedNTSB MIA93LA175Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRotec Engineering Rotec Rally 3 · Jay, FLFailure of the pilot in command to maintain airspeed (vs), inadvertent stall/mush by the pilot in command, and altitude insufficient for recovery. Contributing to the accident was lack of total experience by the pilot in command and in flight encounter with…Aug 16, 1993 · N145RE · Substantial damageNTSB DEN93FA101Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportThunder and Colt 240A · Woody Creek, COAn inflight encounter with high winds which required a precautionary landing.Aug 8, 1993 · N748TC · Substantial damageNTSB DEN93FA100Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportCameron N-145 · Woody Creek, COFailure by the pilot in command to maintain proper altitude and visual lookout. A factor was high wind.Aug 8, 1993 · N4141D · Substantial damageNTSB ATL93LA142Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWM. D. Butterill Mustang M1 · Wadesboro, NCThe pilot's intentional flight into IMC without the proper instrumentation, which resulted in the pilot's loss of aircraft control, and in flight breakup of the airplane.Aug 7, 1993 · CFYSJ · Substantial damageNTSB ATL93FA143Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C-90 · Augusta, GAWas the pilot's failure to adequately evaluate inflight weather conditions which resulted in a loss of control when the airplane encountered a thunderstorm.Aug 7, 1993 · N90BP · DestroyedNTSB NYC93FA140Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Provincetown, MAThe pilot initiating VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions resulting in spatial disorientation and loss of aircraft control. During his attempt to regain control of the aircraft the pilot exceeded the design stress limits resulting in wing…Aug 3, 1993 · N2093A · DestroyedNTSB FTW93LA226Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSukane KR-2 · Clines Corners, NMThe pilot's inadvertent VFR flight into IMC and failure to maintain proper altitude. Factors were fog, rain, and the pilot's failure to obtain a weather brief.Aug 3, 1993 · N88PS · DestroyedNTSB DEN93FA097Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Clines Corners, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain a safe and proper altitude. Factors were the pilot's failure to obtain a preflight weather briefing, dark night condition, and weather conditions that included obscuration, fog, and drizzle.Aug 3, 1993 · N23459 · DestroyedNTSB ATL93LA133Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150E · Pelion, SCThe 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 siteJul 24, 1993 · N6197T · Substantial damageNTSB MIA93LA157Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 767-322ER · Caribbean SeaTurbulence encountered during cruise flight after entering Cirrus clouds.Jul 16, 1993 · N645UA · No damageNTSB BFO93LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBurkhart Grob Speed Astir II · Chester, VTThe pilot's inadequate inflight planning and an in flight encounter with a downdraft while on final approach.Jul 4, 1993 · N164SS · DestroyedNTSB SEA93LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-5 · Heber City, UTThe pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision and failure to maintain runway alignment during the go-around. The weather conditions were related factors.Jul 2, 1993 · N1379R · Substantial damageNTSB LAX93FA272Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 47G2-M · S. Sn Francisco, CAThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation which resulted in flight into high winds, turbulence and windshear.Jul 2, 1993 · N2473B · DestroyedNTSB ANC93LA096Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Juneau, AKThe pilot continuing VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the mountainous terrain, the cloudy weather conditions in the pass, the pilot becoming disoriented, his lack of familiarity with the…Jun 18, 1993 · N30505 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI93FA200Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A-36 · Tony, WIthe pilot's decision to continue flight into known adverse weather and exceeded the design strees limits of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were inadequate preflight planning/preparation, clouds, turbulence, icing conditions, and the lack…Jun 9, 1993 · N236A · DestroyedNTSB LAX93LA244Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBeech K-35 · Eureka, NVThe pilot disregarding the advice that visual flight rules were not recommended; the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation along his route of flight; the pilot attempting flight into known adverse weather conditions; the pilot's loss of aircraft control due…Jun 6, 1993 · N672T · DestroyedNTSB LAX93FA242Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-150 · Diablo, CAThe pilot in command's continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and the improper in flight planning and decision making by the pilot.Jun 6, 1993 · N522T · DestroyedNTSB LAX93FA246Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech S35 · Lovelock, NVThe pilot's continuation of VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions and mountainous terrain.Jun 4, 1993 · N5865J · DestroyedNTSB FTW93FA176Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-36-285 · Texhoma, TXThe pilot's flight into known adverse weather conditions. Factors were the weather, the dark night, the airplane's lack of flight and navigational equipment, and the pilot's lack of instrument training and experience.Jun 4, 1993 · N57592 · Destroyed