# NTSB investigations: Pratt & Whitney R-985 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 DFW07CA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA131.md): Grumman G-164A · Okarche, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 9, 2007 · N48613 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an unmarked light fixture.
- [NTSB DFW05CA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA236.md): Grumman G-164B · Epps, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 14, 2005 · N6667Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines.
- [NTSB SEA05CA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA132.md): Weatherly 620B · Teton, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 25, 2005 · N2021V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power transmission lines while maneuvering.
- [NTSB DFW05LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA138.md): Stearman D75 · Taylor, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2005 · N56259 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an unmarked transmission line. A contributing factor was low altitude selected by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI04LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA220.md): Allied Ag Cat Productions G-164B · Moville, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2004 · N48424 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision by his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. Contributing factors were low altitude flying and the tree.
- [NTSB CHI04CA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA151.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Hope, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2004 · N48517 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the tree branches during the aerial-application flight. A factor to the accident was the trees.
- [NTSB FTW04LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA157.md): Snow S2C · La Feria, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2004 · N9492R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the obstacle while maneuvering to perform an aerial application. A contributing factor was the high vegetation.
- [NTSB CHI03LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA254.md): Weatherly 620A · Doland, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2003 · N4656M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the wires and directional control not being possible due to the failure of the brake system. Factors contributing to the accident were the wires, the trees, and the failure of the brake system.
- [NTSB CHI03LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA134.md): Weatherly 620A · Melville, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2003 · N4650W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the wires. The low altitude operation and the wires were contributing factors.
- [NTSB CHI01LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA217.md): Grumman G-164A · Mandan, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2001 · N14AG · Substantial damage
  > the pilot failed to maintain clearance from the powerline. Additional factors were the thermal lift and the powerline.
- [NTSB FTW01LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA136.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Powhatan, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2001 · N48721 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance while maneuvering after takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA00LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA099.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Colfax, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2000 · N6549K · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain clearance from power transmission lines.
- [NTSB SEA00FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00FA001.md): de Havilland DHC-2 Mark 1 · Port Blakely, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1999 · N9766Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees/terrain. Contributing factors were rising terrain and trees.
- [NTSB CHI99LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA214.md): Weatherly 620B · Timber Lake, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1999 · N350WR · Substantial damage
  > the pilots selection of the shorter runway and his failure to abort the takeoff. Factors to the accident were the high density altitude, the fence and the fence posts.
- [NTSB SEA98LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA140.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · Caldwell, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1998 · N7951 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's misjudgment of clearance with a power line, resulting in a collision with the line. Factors included a power line and dark night light conditions in the spray area.
- [NTSB FTW98FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA028.md): Weatherly 620B · Cee Vee, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1997 · N46278 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines during an aerial application flight.
- [NTSB CHI97LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA278.md): Schweizer G-164B · Larimore, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1997 · N8326K · Destroyed
  > the pilot delaying the swath run turnaround maneuver at the end of the field boundary, and his failure to maintain clearance between the airplane and the high tension wires. A factor was the pilot's inattentiveness regarding the time to begin the swath run…
- [NTSB FTW97LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA167.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · Hatch, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1997 · N7696 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the wires. A factor was the sunglare.
- [NTSB CHI96LA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA310.md): Grumman G-164A · Galesburg, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1996 · N904X · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from trees that protruded into the field that he was spraying.
- [NTSB FTW96LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA232.md): Grumman G-164B · Newport, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1996 · N6678Q · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from the power line.
- [NTSB SEA95LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA191.md): Schweizer G-164 · Nyssa, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1995 · N146KY · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate ground reconnaissance.
- [NTSB FTW95LA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA331.md): Grumman G-164A · St.Francisville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1995 · N732Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the obstruction on short final. A factor was the low visibility.
- [NTSB ANC95LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA110.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · King Salmon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1995 · N67112 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during the landing approach, and his failure to maintain altitude/clearance from trees. A factor relating to the accident was: the gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB SEA95FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA043.md): Beech E18S · Butte, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1995 · N250RP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the IFR procedure by not maintaining the proper altitude prior to the initial appraoch fix. Factors to the accident were dark night conditions and a low ceiling.
- [NTSB CHI94LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA235.md): Beech 17 · Elgin, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1994 · N1184V · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the road sign. Factors in the accident were the sign and the failure of the landing gear to extend into the full down and locked position.
- [NTSB CHI94LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA162.md): Grumman G-164A · Alexandria, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1994 · N7368 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with wires.
- [NTSB FTW94LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA142.md): Grumman G-164A · Lindon, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1994 · N8559H · Substantial damage
  > Inaccurate preflight planning and preparation for the flight. A factor was soft terrain on the landing strip.
- [NTSB FTW93LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA257.md): Beech C-45H · Fentress, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1993 · N125MB · Minor damage
  > Inadvertent deployment of the skydiver's reserve parachute for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW93LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA172.md): Grumman G-164B · Walnut Ridge, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1993 · N48659 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance.
- [NTSB CHI93DCQ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93DCQ01.md): Grumman G-164A · Liberal, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 30, 1993 · N8385 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the powerlines. A factor related to the accident were the powerlines which were contacted during the aerial application operation.
- [NTSB CHI92DEP04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DEP04.md): Grumman 164A · Elkhorn, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 31, 1992 · N48635 · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's inadequate compensation for wind conditions.
- [NTSB ATL92LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA130.md): Grumman 164A · Abbeville, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1992 · N5093 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid the top utility wire.
- [NTSB ATL92LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA127.md): Boeing A75N1 · Dunn, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1992 · N55464 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequare visual lookout to see and avoid the 8 foot high pole adjacent to the landing strip.
- [NTSB ATL91LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA132.md): Boeing A75N1 · Social Circle, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1991 · N49964 · Substantial damage
  > The airplane collided with the steel pole which supports the windsock while the pilot maneuvered to avoid a collision with a deer on the runway.
- [NTSB LAX91LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA186.md): Grumman G-164A · Madera, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1991 · N5250 · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate clearance from the guy wire.
- [NTSB LAX91LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA088.md): Grumman G-164A · Merced, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1991 · N969X · Substantial damage
  > A disoriented and intoxicated automobile driver entering the runway in front of the departing aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI90LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA256.md): Boeing B75N1 · Marseilles, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1990 · N62438 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate visual outlook to avoid collision with a wire while conducting intentional low level flight.
- [NTSB CHI90DEV04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEV04.md): Grumman G-164B · Princeton, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 18, 1990 · N6695Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate clearance from obstacles during flight at low altitude, resulting in wire strike.
- [NTSB MIA89FA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89FA176.md): Boeing A-75 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1989 · N57946 · Destroyed
  > The biplane pilot failed to see and avoid the collision with the banner being towed by the other airplane.
- [NTSB MKC89LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA085.md): Grumman G-164A · Advance, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1989 · N48385 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout resulting in his failure to see power lines in time to avoid them. Contributing to the accident was the reduced visibility due to fog.
- [NTSB LAX89DVA06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89DVA06.md): Grumman G-164A · Riverdale, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Mar 1, 1989 · N8547H · Destroyed
  > Inadequate visual lookout by the pilot, when he diverted his attention. The power line was a related factor.
- [NTSB MKC88LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88LA160.md): Grumman G-164A · Hebron, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1988 · N5329 · Destroyed
  > While making a aerial application swath run, the pilot was checking his spray booms because of some malfunctioning nozzles. Exiting the field between two groups of trees on the border he failed to see power line poles. He struck the wires, then the terrain,…
- [NTSB DEN88LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88LA131.md): Grumman G-164 · Ayr, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1988 · N455Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW87DPJ03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87DPJ03.md): Boeing B75N1 · Fairmont, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Mar 8, 1987 · N5102N · Substantial damage
  > During the pull up at end of swath run pilot misjudged power line clearance. Top line caught on aircraft and caused uncontrolled descent to ground.
- [NTSB ATL86FEG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FEG01.md): Beech C-45H · Tremont City, OH · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 6, 1986 · N8640E · Substantial damage
  > The acft collided with a utility pole during an exhibition fly-by. The acft continued to fly to its home arpt where it made an uneventful landing. The rt wing was damaged on the outboard end to include 2 ft of the aileron. The pole struck was 30 ft high and…
- [NTSB FTW85FPJ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85FPJ01.md): Grumman AG CAT G-164 · Norman, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Apr 1, 1985 · N5338 · Destroyed
  > The acft collided with a high static wire on an electric transmission line before colliding out of control with the ground. The plt stated after the accident that he forgot about the static line and flew into it during a maneuver for aerial spraying.
- [NTSB MKC84LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA181.md): Grumman G-164B · Campbell, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1984 · N6600K · Destroyed
  > PIC was making a clean up swath run after spraying a field and failed to avoid a high voltage power line. After strikingthe line the acft impacted the ground, caught fire and burned.
- [NTSB MKC84LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA158.md): Schweizer G164B · Ellinwood, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1984 · N6618Q · Substantial damage
  > While the plt was spraying a field of soybeans, the right main gear of the acft hit an irrigation sys that he had been crossing. The right main gear was torn off, but the acft continued to fly. During the landing on a sod arpt, the prop dug in & the acft…
- [NTSB CHI83LER03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LER03.md): Boeing A75N1 · Sabin, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 14, 1983 · N51125 · Substantial damage
  > Acft collided with power lines.
- [NTSB CHI83LA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA288.md): Grumman G-164A · Morris, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1983 · N8379 · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that while he was waiting for the flagman, circling the field to be sprayed, & talking to the flagman, the acft began to sink & struck trees. The load was dumped, but the plane continued to sink to the ground. During the landing, the acft…

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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 ('52008')
    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
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=52008&occurrence=220

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