# NTSB investigations: Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG: 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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB MIA08CA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA025.md): Messing Roy Sonex · New Smyrna Beac, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 6, 2007 · N130SX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance while on final approach for landing.
- [NTSB CHI08LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA037.md): Padelt PG37-1 · Hampton, IA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2007 · N4448Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning which resulted in the failure to maintain clearance with the power lines. Contributing to the accident was the power line.
- [NTSB LAX08CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA003.md): Let Blanik L-13 · Hemet, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 6, 2007 · N510CS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate due to his failure to close the air brake and/or partially retract the flaps during an encounter with lost lift on final approach.
- [NTSB DFW08LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA001.md): Indus T211 Thorpedo · Denton, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2007 · N211LS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning and preparation which led to his getting lost on a local area flight and his failure to maintain clearance from the trees. Contributing to the accident were the prevailing dark night illumination and the pilot's lack of…
- [NTSB CHI07FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07FA052.md): Beech 58 · Washington, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 2007 · N678DC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees and terrain while attempting to return to the departure airport for undetermined reasons after takeoff. The intervening tree line was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI06CA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA233.md): Hoyt Kolb Mark III Clsc · Lakeville, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 15, 2006 · N232S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the crops which resulted in the subsequent impact with the ground.
- [NTSB MIA05CA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05CA161.md): Vans RV-3 · Bell, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 26, 2005 · N993FL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout during a VFR approach toward the runway resulting in-flight collision with trees. Factors in this accident are no lights for the grass strip runway and attempting to land in low natural light visibility…
- [NTSB ATL05LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA113.md): Mize Donald Kolb MK III X · Dickson, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2005 · N194DM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance during climb out which resulted in the in-flight collision with a tree.
- [NTSB ATL05LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA035.md): Bell UH-1H · Rockford, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2004 · N51AG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree.
- [NTSB CHI04IA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04IA260.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-9-82 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2004 · N253AA · Minor damage
  > An in-flight collision with a flock of birds during climb out after takeoff, which damaged the left engine fan module and ruptured a fuel line to the fuel-oil cooler causing an engine fire.
- [NTSB FTW04LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA196.md): Everett Vidrine Dragonfly · Covington, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2004 · N89VE · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning which failed to assure adequate takeoff performance for the airplane to clear obstacles. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW04FA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA167.md): Bell 206B · Cushing, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2004 · N27TV · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. Contributing factors were low altitude flight, sun glare, and the static wires.
- [NTSB LAX04LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA055.md): Goodyear GZ-20A · Gardena, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2003 · N10A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed go-around during final approach to land, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a fence. A factor associated with the accident is the pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from obstructions.
- [NTSB NYC04LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA008.md): Sibila VP 1 · Cincinnati, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2003 · N4087F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in a collision with trees.
- [NTSB CHI03LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA309.md): Strother KR2 · Clarinda, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2003 · N60MS · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from the roadway sign. The loose gravel and the sign were contributing factors.
- [NTSB NYC03LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA111.md): Virginia Wright Model B · Midland, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 2003 · N1911K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB MIA03LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA045.md): Bornhofen Twinjet 1500 · Melbourne, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 2003 · N750TJ · Destroyed
  > the pilot-in-command failed to obtain sufficient altitude to clear obstacles at the approach end of the airport which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB LAX03FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA072.md): Cirrus Design SR 20 · San Jose, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 2003 · N893MK · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the course for the published approach procedure due to his diverted attention. The distraction responsible for the pilot's diverted attention was the erroneous frequency assignment provided by ATC and the resultant task…
- [NTSB ATL03LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA037.md): Long 2000 · Brewton, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 2003 · N8YF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of flight controls (cyclic and collective) and failure to maintain rotor RPM while maneuvering that resulted in the separation of the tailboom assembly.
- [NTSB MIA02LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA171.md): Johnson Hornet · Archdale, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2002 · N1928J · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during final approach, which resulted in the airplane drifting off course and impacting with trees. Factors in this accident were the pilot's attention being diverted due to the right door not being secured.
- [NTSB MIA02LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA154.md): Bell 47-D1 · Union, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2002 · N4702S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance.
- [NTSB CHI02LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA165.md): Firm Kit Fox 4-1200 · Virginia, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2002 · N598HL · Destroyed
  > An in-flight collision with a bird that resulted in severed fuel lines and the subsequent in-flight fire and loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the soft terrain condition.
- [NTSB MIA02FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FA106.md): Helicopters & Exec 162F · Tampa, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2002 · N268MA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's intentional operation of the helicopter while impaired by alcohol and a drug (zolpidem) resulting in the in-flight collision with a house.
- [NTSB ATL02LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA102.md): Bell 47G · Marion, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2002 · N72MU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout while conducting an aerial application maneuver. A factor was the transmission line.
- [NTSB NYC02LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA046.md): Let L-23 · Sterling, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 2002 · N117BB · Substantial damage
  > The student pilots inadequate compensation for wind conditions which resulted in an off-field landing, and the CFI's improper decision to allow the student to fly solo. Factors related to the accident were the gusting wind conditions, and the students lack of…
- [NTSB IAD01LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA087.md): Charles Lancair 320 · Charleston, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2001 · N92SB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering, which resulted in a collision with trees.
- [NTSB CHI01LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA171.md): Larson Murphy Rebel · Stratford, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2001 · N622GL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff from the farm field. Factors were the tall grass, the rising terrain, the fence, and the inadequate planning/decision by the pilot.
- [NTSB IAD01LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA069.md): Bucker Jungmann C.A.S.A. 1.131 · Plymouth, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2001 · N131HH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude during an approach and inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a collision with a runway sign.
- [NTSB SEA01LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA009.md): Hallett HALLETT-1 · Yelm, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2000 · N8331H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff when it became questionable as to whether the aircraft would be able to clear an object just off the departure end of the runway, and the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the object as he attempted to…
- [NTSB CHI00LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA210.md): Grumman G164 · Mcville, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2000 · N10244 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines. A factor associated with the accident was the power line.
- [NTSB NYC99LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA221.md): Valenza Volksplane VP-II · Westmore, VT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1999 · N8535B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from the trees. A related factor was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane.
- [NTSB SEA96LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA220.md): Ralph Taylor Royal T · Kent, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1996 · N2554 · Substantial damage
  > in-flight collision with an unknown object.
- [NTSB FTW95LA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA358.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Taft, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1995 · N9190Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's diverted attention, which resulted in his failure to assure that clearance was maintained from the transmission line.
- [NTSB LAX95LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA244.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Rubidoux, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1995 · N2529A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation in that he attempted to fly an aircraft without first verifying the aircraft's gross weight and published performance capabilities.
- [NTSB CHI95LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA141.md): Sorrel SNS-4 · Menomonee Falls, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1995 · N2026 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with transmission wires. A factor in the accident was the transmission wires.
- [NTSB FTW95FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA020.md): Brantly Helicopter B-2 · Artesia, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1994 · N5905X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to drugs, and his failure to maintain clearance from a powerline.
- [NTSB FTW93LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA263.md): Wsk Pzl Mielec M-18A Dromader · Frogmore, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1993 · N452TC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the powerline. A factor was the dusk light condition.
- [NTSB FTW93LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA146.md): Pzl-Mielec PZL-M-18 · De Witt, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1993 · N28587 · Destroyed
  > Compensation for wind improper by pilot. Factors were tailwind and downdraft
- [NTSB LAX93LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA148.md): Langerud Varieze · Zenia, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1993 · N91CL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's poor weather evaluation and continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions. The low ceiling was a factor.
- [NTSB ATL89FA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA196.md): Beech A-36 · Chapel Hill, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1989 · N25805 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering for a landing. Contributing factors were: the pilot's failure to follow the emergency procedures for an autopilot malfunction, and pilot fatigue.
- [NTSB ATL87LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA207.md): Aerostar RX-7 · Crestwood, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1987 · N2897H · Substantial damage
  > The balloon contacted power lines as it was beginning to climb after an aborted ldg attempt. Electrical arcing ignited the propane fuel supply on board. The sole-occupant student plt jumped from the burning balloon and fell approx 40 ft onto a fence. The…
- [NTSB DEN87LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA124.md): Brantly Helicopter 305 · Golden, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1987 · N5JM · Substantial damage
  > The commercial plt was performing hover tests in his experimental helicopter at his private helipad, located 60 feet from his residence. The plt reported winds as variable gusting to 40 knots. The plt's attention was diverted and a wind gust pushed the…
- [NTSB CHI87LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA032.md): Burkhart Grob 109B · Gregory, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1986 · N58287 · Substantial damage
  > While landing, the aircraft bounced twice, so the pilot decided to go around and make a second attempt. On climb out, the landing gear struck 65 ft tall trees at the end of the runway. The aircraft then stalled and collided with the terrain. Reportedly, the…
- [NTSB CHI85LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA180.md): Mitchell Monnett Moni · Athens, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1985 · N5625J · Substantial damage
  > The plt of the home-built/powered glider initiated a touch-&-go landing. However, he did not retract the spoilers when he began the takeoff portion of the touch-&-go. The acft lifted off into ground effect, but the left wing contacted a rwy light at the…
- [NTSB CHI85LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA175.md): Piper J-3 · Richfield, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1985 · N87920 · Substantial damage
  > The plt made a short field takeoff using aprx 1700 ft of the 2200 ft airstrip. Unable to clear trees along the flt path, he turned to the right. However, the acft's wheel pants contacted a tree while the plane was still banked to the right & a slight amount…
- [NTSB MIA84LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84LA134.md): Bell 47D1 · Berlin, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1984 · N586T · Destroyed
  > The plt collided with power lines as he turned to fly back to reload the acft. The plt made a statement that he did not see the wires in the trees. The plt did not file an accident report.
- [NTSB DEN82DA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA169.md): Quicksilver Mxii · Broomfield, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 20, 1982 · N3149Z · Substantial damage
  > Reportedly, the pilot made an intersection takeoff from about midfield on runway 02. He stated that he took off at rotation speed plus 2 KTS. The passenger reported that they reached about 40 ft AGL, then lost lift and begun to settle. As the two-place…
- [NTSB CHI82DA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA147.md): Mong Sport MS-1 · Pendleton, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · May 1, 1982 · N98L · Destroyed
  > When the pilot arrived at anderson, Indiana, he was unable to find the ace airport. He saw huntzinger airport, a private strip, and decided to land to find out exactly where ace airport was located. During an approach to the sod runway, the aircraft collided…

## 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 ('99999')
    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=99999&occurrence=220

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