# NTSB investigations: Lycoming I0360 series: In flight collision with object

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 CHI07LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA150.md): Wood Vans RV7A · Marysville, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2007 · N7259N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an object during a go-around and subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed. An airport sign and an inadvertent stall were factors.
- [NTSB DEN06FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06FA111.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Salida, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2006 · N6506C · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation. Contributing factors in this accident were the pilot's lack of familiarity with the geographical area, his becoming lost/disoriented, his improper decision, the high density altitude, and the reduction in…
- [NTSB NYC06FA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06FA169.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Block Island, RI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2006 · N5012S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight decision making and his failure to maintain terrain clearance during departure. Contributing, were low ceilings, rain, and thunderstorms.
- [NTSB NYC06FA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06FA156.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Philipsburg, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2006 · N56246 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to comply with the published instrument approach procedure, which resulted in controlled flight into trees. Factors in the accident were the low cloud ceiling, and dark night conditions.
- [NTSB CHI06LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA139.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Hale, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 2006 · N3310P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain clearance from the tree. Factors were the crosswind and the tree.
- [NTSB LAX06LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA006.md): Robinson Helicopter R-22 Beta II · Eagar, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2005 · N7196J · Substantial damage
  > The pilots' inadequate in-flight planning, which led the helicopter toward rising terrain in excess of the performance capability of the helicopter. Contributing factors were the high density altitude, and the rapidly rising terrain.
- [NTSB DFW05FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA099.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Jefferson, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2005 · N2981R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an unmarked transmission line. A contributing factor was the low altitude flight.
- [NTSB IAD05FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05FA052.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Green Creek, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2005 · N36725 · Destroyed
  > The flight crew's failure to maintain terrain clearance while executing a practice published instrument approach in night visual meteorological conditions. A factor in the accident was the dark night.
- [NTSB MIA05LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA019.md): Scottish Bulldog 120/121 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2004 · N556WH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance with trees resulting in the in-flight collision with a tree, damage to the right main landing gear, and subsequent collapse of the right main landing gear during the emergency landing.
- [NTSB NYC04FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04FA100.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Harrietstown, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 2004 · N4686J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow instrument flight rules procedures resulting in a collision with a tree. Factors related to the accident were the dark night conditions, low visibility, and low cloud ceiling.
- [NTSB LAX04LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA025.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Pacoima, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2003 · N15192 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate glide path on final approach and his failure to ensure adequate clearance from obstacles. The dark night was a factor.
- [NTSB FTW03FA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA182.md): Cessna 172S · McKinney, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2003 · N166ME · Destroyed
  > The CFI's failure to maintain airspeed sufficient for flight resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin during the forced landing. A contributing factor was the impact with a bird, which affected the performance of the airplane.
- [NTSB SEA03FA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03FA123.md): Beech A24-R · Yellow Pine, ID · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2003 · N254M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance. Factors include trees and mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB NYC03LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA142.md): Beech 24 · Rome, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2003 · N1485L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a go-around which resulted in the airplane impacting trees. A factor in the accident was the shifting wind.
- [NTSB DEN03LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA004.md): Beech C24R · Newcastle, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 2002 · N18917 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the tree during takeoff. A factor was the reduced light conditions.
- [NTSB CHI02LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA295.md): Cessna 172R · Greenwood, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2002 · N3510A · Substantial damage
  > The CFI's poor inflight planning/decision to allow the airplane to get to too low of an altitude to assure a safe recovery from the simulated forced landing. Factors associated with the accident were the student pilot's delay initiating the go around and the…
- [NTSB CHI02FA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA262.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Newaygo, MI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2002 · N4988J · Destroyed
  > The altitude/clearance disregarded by the pilot and his ostentatious display. The wire and low altitude flight were a contributing factor.
- [NTSB FTW02LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA038.md): Hughes 269C · Richmond, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2001 · N9294F · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power line while landing.
- [NTSB NYC01FA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01FA217.md): Cessna 172SP · Matawan, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2001 · N629PD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment during the initial climb. Factors were the pilot's failure to perform a go-around, the pilot's lack of flight experience in nighttime conditions, the nighttime conditions, and a tailwind.
- [NTSB NYC01LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA131.md): Hughes 269C · Fairfield, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2001 · N9660F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout during takeoff, and his inadequate reconnoiter of the area prior to takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA01LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA077.md): Cessna 172S · Renton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2001 · N435SP · Substantial damage
  > A Canadian goose which crossed the aircraft's flight path and impacted the left wing during the aircraft's final approach.
- [NTSB NYC01LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA092.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Lexington, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2001 · N4586J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the runway conditions. Factors included the soggy runway conditions, and the lack of available takeoff performance data in the owners manual.
- [NTSB CHI01FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA089.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Webb Lake, WI · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 2001 · N120CC · Destroyed
  > the pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance from the trees during takeoff. Factors were the trees, transmission wire, and the dark night.
- [NTSB CHI01FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA025.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Gaylord, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2000 · N15900 · Destroyed
  > The pilot not maintaining proper glideslope and localizer alignment during the precision instrument approach, the pilot continuing flight below the decision height, the pilot not performing a missed approach, and the pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance…
- [NTSB FTW00LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA133.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Claremore, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2000 · N5023L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature raising of the flaps.
- [NTSB NYC00LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA115.md): Mooney M-20F · Parker, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2000 · N737HB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout, due to his distraction with a flock of birds. A factor was the pilot's improper in flight decision to continue the simulated engine failure to too low of an altitude.
- [NTSB NYC99FA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA193.md): Piper PA28R-180 · Seven Springs, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1999 · N3892T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain a rate of climb after takeoff due to spatial disorientation. Factors in this accident were low ceilings, fog, and the pilot's lack experience in instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB CHI99FA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA278.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Grayslake, IL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1999 · N56718 · Destroyed
  > the pilot not maintaining altitude and clearance. Factors were the light condition of night, the pilot's lack of recent experience in night operations, and the transmission wire.
- [NTSB CHI99LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA225.md): Mooney M20J · Harbor Springs, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1999 · N201HG · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and his failure to maintain clearance with the trees. Factors associated with the accident were the gusty winds, wind shear, and the trees.
- [NTSB NYC99LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA138.md): Enstrom F-28 · Cincinnati, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1999 · N9588 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather conditions at the time of departure, which resulted in a downwind takeoff. A factor in the accident was the change in wind direction.
- [NTSB LAX96LA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA331.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Oxnard, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1996 · N41331 · Substantial damage
  > the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight, and his delay in taking the controls and initiating a go-around. The student pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment and the proximity of the runway remaining marker were related factors.
- [NTSB CHI95LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA178.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Bay City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1995 · N5256T · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from obstacles and his intentional buzzing.
- [NTSB SEA95LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA112.md): Hughes 269B · Caldwell, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1995 · N9474F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines. Factors include sunglare encountered when he turned into the sun.
- [NTSB FTW95LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA011.md): Hughes 269C · Livingston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1994 · N9616F · Substantial damage
  > The improper flare resulting in an undershoot of the intended landing area. A factor was the bird strike.
- [NTSB SEA92IA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92IA040.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Anacortes, WA · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1992 · N2742R · Minor damage
  > A bird impacting the aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI91LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA186.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Pulaski, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1991 · N111CP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to select a proper touchdown point. A factor in the accident was inadequate runway maintenance by airport personnel.
- [NTSB NYC91FA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA140.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Shelburne, VT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 25, 1991 · N8433C · Destroyed
  > Premature lift-off by the pilot, which resulted in a subsequent stall/mush and collision with trees. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and the unfavorable wind condition.
- [NTSB FTW90LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA099.md): Enstrom F-28A · Danbury, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1990 · N287Q · Substantial damage
  > Pilot in command's failure to see and avoid wires during the final stage of an approach to a confined area. A contributing factor to the accident was the pilot's disregard of the operator's instructions after he landed the first time.
- [NTSB CHI90LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA094.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Wonder Lake, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1990 · N55030 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his faiiure to maintain proper altitude on final approach to land. Factors related to the accident were: the trees & snowbank.
- [NTSB LAX89LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA175.md): Mooney M20E · Julian, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1989 · N9276V · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot. Contributing to the accident was the loose gravel runway and the fence which the airplane was unable to clear.
- [NTSB ATL89LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA115.md): Beech B24R · New Carlisle, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1989 · N283G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to clear the trees after the in-flight collision with an undetermined object. He allowed the altitude to decrease to the point of colliding with trees before initiating remedial action to maintain flight and land the airplane.
- [NTSB ATL88LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA101.md): Rockwell 112A · Juliette, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 1988 · N1432J · Substantial damage
  > The airplane struck a transmission cable over a river at about 100 ft AGL. The plt rptd that he inadvertently stalled the airplane while turning to reverse direction during an aerial photo flt, and that he felt a 'bump' during recovery. After returning to the…
- [NTSB FTW88FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88FA038.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Burnet, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1987 · N33007 · Destroyed
  > The pilot arrived in the area of his planned destination and completed the outbound and inbound procedure turns for the NDB runway 17 approach without reported incident. Almost immediately thereafter, the aircraft impacted a large oak tree about 15 feet AGL…
- [NTSB CHI88LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA020.md): Cessna 152 · New Hudson, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1987 · N46065 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot was on his first solo flight. Before turning onto final approach to land, he noticed another aircraft ahead, already on final approach. The student decided to s-turn for spacing, but while maneuvering, altitude was lost. Subsequently, he saw…
- [NTSB FTW87LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87LA144.md): Great Lakes 2T-1A · Lago Vista, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1987 · N874K · Substantial damage
  > While maneuvering at approximately 50 feet AGL, the aircraft's landing gear contacted a 7200 volt powerline. Control of the aircraft was lost, and it descended out of control into about 2 feet of water, causing substantial damage.
- [NTSB BFO87LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO87LA018.md): Piper PA-28R-200R · West Point, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 1987 · N33399 · Substantial damage
  > After making a low pass over the uncontrolled airport the CFI decided to let the student pilot make a touch and go landing on runway 27 at West Point municipal airport. West Point, Virginia. The maneuver was successfully completed and the aircraft came around…
- [NTSB FTW86LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LA157.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Afton, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1986 · N214PR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated he was making a precautionary landing at night due to engine roughness and impacted electrical transmission wires. Investigation failed to disclose any reason for the reported engine roughness.
- [NTSB BFO85LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85LA033.md): Mooney M20E · Mitchellville, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1985 · N2761W · Substantial damage
  > After experiencing a gusty crosswind on final approach to runway 18, the pilot employed standard crosswind landing technique. Once over the threshold, power was reduced to idle and the pilot commenced the flare. During the flare, a gust of wind blew the alft…
- [NTSB CHI84LA360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA360.md): Beech B-24-R · Independence, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1984 · N2217L · Substantial damage
  > The acft collided with trees near the departure end of the field during an attempted go-around. A passenger reported that the go-around was initiated at about 100 ft AGL, 1/2 way down the fld. The plt said the fld was in a valley, it wasa hot (reported temp…
- [NTSB SEA84FA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84FA123.md): Piper PA-34-200 · North Bend, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1984 · N1067U · Destroyed
  > The acft was cleared for an ILS rwy 4 apch while 9 miles north of oth (North Bend) VOR. Instructions were given to cross oth VOR at or above 3700 ft MSL. 14 min later, the plt reported to North Bend fss 'my needle doesn't seem to be moving on my localizer…

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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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('41515')
    AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 220))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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