# Fatal NTSB investigations: On ground/water 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 CHI07FA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07FA243.md): Beck P-51A · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2007 · N8082U · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The P-51A pilot's inadequate visual lookout and his failure to maintain clearance from the P-51D. Contributing factors to the accident included the restricted forward visibility of the P-51A, the air race team representative's inadequate flight brief, the…
- [NTSB DFW07LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA120.md): Cessna U206G · Leeville, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2007 · N45WT · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the operator of the powerboat to maintain separation from the departing floatplane.
- [NTSB CHI06FA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA206.md): Grumman TBM-3 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2006 · N420GP · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The Avenger pilot's visual lookout was inadequate and he failed to maintain clearance from the RV-6. Contributing factors were the Avenger's restricted visibility and the RV-6.
- [NTSB ATL06LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA111.md): Canadair F86 · Hickory, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2006 · N86FS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper assembly of the airplanes brakes, exceeding the authorized gross weight of the airplane at takeoff, and the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff in sufficient time to avoid an on-ground collision with fixed objects. A factor in the…
- [NTSB NYC06LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA066.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Henderson, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 2006 · N8335Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to attempt the off-airport takeoff; and his improper decision to continue the takeoff after striking a pole during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB LAX03FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA116.md): Cessna 182G · Santa Maria, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 2003 · N3236S · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment during the takeoff ground roll, which resulted in the left wing contacting the brush lining the runway edge. The combined effects of the brush and tree contact retarded the airplanes acceleration and…
- [NTSB FTW02LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA238.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Rosenburg, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2002 · N628LA · Minor damage
  > the failure of the pedestrian to perform a visual lookout while walking on the runway which resulted in a on-ground collision with the airplane.
- [NTSB SEA02LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA040.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Scappoose, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 2002 · N7004P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to tie down the aircraft prior to hand propping the engine. Factors were a fence, trees, and the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation.
- [NTSB CHI01LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA145.md): Bell Helicopter 407 · Schoolcraft, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 2001 · N5259N · No damage
  > The pilot rated passenger failed to maintain clearance with the rotor blades as he exited the helicopter.
- [NTSB CHI00LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA101.md): Aerotek Pitts S-2A · Shelbyville, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2000 · N224V · Substantial damage
  > the proper touchdown point and proper alignment not attained by the pilot. Contributing factors were the unmarked golf cart, color, and lack of a radio. Additional factors were the runway maintenance performed by the driver of the golf cart and the NOTAM(s)…
- [NTSB SEA98LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA085.md): Piper PA-30 · Everett, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1998 · N98NT · Minor damage
  > The pilot-in-command's exiting the aircraft with both engines running to remove a wheel chock. A factor was the inadequate preflight of the aircraft (not removing the chock) prior to engine start.
- [NTSB FTW96LA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA349.md): Ayres S2R-T34 · W. Helena, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1996 · N3095X · Destroyed
  > The inadequate visual lookout of the vehicle driver and his inadvertent driving of the vehicle onto the runway resulting in the pilot of the departing aircraft performing an evasive maneuver in an attempt to avoid the collision.
- [NTSB CHI94FA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94FA262.md): Grumman HU-16 · St. Ignace, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1994 · N7025N · Minor damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow good seaplane operating practices by taxiing with power at forward thrust, with a tailwind, at a speed that necessitated using reverse thrust to arrest the excessive speed, and the pilot's misjudgment of his distance from the…
- [NTSB SEA94FA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA199.md): Piper PA-12 · Salem, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1994 · N2368M · Minor damage
  > Failure of the pilot to see-and-avoid the occupied canoe. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's improper planning/decision and excessive taxi speed.
- [NTSB BFO94FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94FA092.md): Cessna 172H · Millville, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1994 · N4964R · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of the Cessna's pilot-in-command to perform an adequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB NYC93LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA040.md): Boeing 737-300LR · Flushing, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1992 · N516AU · No damage
  > A lack of adequate clearance between the walker and tug which resulted in the walker being struck by the tug when he fell for unknown reason(s). A factor related to the accident was the lack of a policy to stay clear of the tug, towbar, and nosewheel of the…
- [NTSB FTW93LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA003.md): Cessna Ector 305A · Houston, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1992 · N910E · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The pilot of the other aircraft's inadvertent ground loop. Factors were the left quartering tailwind and this pilot's inability to see the other airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB MIA92LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA145.md): Raven S-60A · Dover, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1992 · N4037Q · Minor damage
  > The pilot in commands choice of landing area near electrical lines and his failure to exit the balloon and seek safety when it was determined the deflating bag was going to make contact with power lines resulting in his receiving electrocution injuries.
- [NTSB DEN92FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92FA060.md): Beech V35B · Tulsa, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1992 · N4567S · Destroyed
  > Aircraft climb performance exceeded. Factors were: aircraft gross weight exceeded, grass runway selected, takeoff flaps not used, and premature rotation.
- [NTSB DCA91MA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA91MA018.md): Boeing 737-300 · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · 34 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Feb 2, 1991 · N388US · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of the Los Angeles air traffic facility management to implement procedures that provided redundancy comparable to the requirements contained in the national operational position standards and the failure of the FAA air traffic service to provide…
- [NTSB DCA91MA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA91MA010.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-14 · Romulus, MI · Accident · 8 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Dec 3, 1990 · N3313L · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Lack of proper crew coordn, including virtual reversal of roles by the DC-9 plts, which led to their failure to stop taxiing & alert gnd ctlr of their positional uncertainty in a timely manner bfr & after intruding onto the active rwy. Contribuing to cause of…
- [NTSB LAX91LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA004.md): Mooney M20K · Rio Linda, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1990 · N252YD · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's ground collision with an unauthorized person who was located on the active runway. A contributing factor was related to the nighttime (light) condition which limited the pilot's ability to see the person prior to the impact.
- [NTSB LAX90LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA116.md): Boeing 727-227 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1990 · N271AF · Minor damage
  > The unauthorized intrusion onto the runway environment by a pedestrian.
- [NTSB CHI90FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA075.md): Boeing 727 · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1990 · N519FT · Minor damage
  > The tug operator's failure to maintain control of the tug, possibly due to having inadvertently placed or caught his built-up, steel-toe boot under the brake pedal.
- [NTSB DCA90MA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA90MA017.md): Beech A100 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Jan 19, 1990 · N44UE · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > (1) Failure of the federal aviation administration to provide air traffic control procedures that adequately take into consideration human performance factors such as those which resulted in the failure of the north local controller to detect the developing…
- [NTSB ATL90FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA040.md): Cessna 182 · Cincinnati, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1989 · N8940T · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the Cessna pilot to remain clear of the helicopter after experiencing a partial power loss.
- [NTSB MIA89FA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89FA194.md): Airbus Industrie A-300 · San Juan, PR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1989 · N7062A · No damage
  > Failure of the ramp guide (ground personnel) to follow normal safety procedures. His over confidence in his personal ability was considered to be a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI88FA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88FA179.md): Piper PA-30 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1988 · N43GS · No damage
- [NTSB ANC88LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88LA085.md): Maule M6-235 · Egegik, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1988 · N5647Y · Substantial damage
  > After touchdown on the beach, the aircraft struck a three-wheeled scooter (atv). The atv was substantially damaged and the driver of the atv, an eleven year old boy, died a few days later. The atv passenger, a eight year old girl, received minor injuries.…
- [NTSB CHI87FA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87FA140.md): Grumman American AA-5 · Middleton, WI · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1987 · N1358R · Destroyed
  > The pilot had communicated with other pilots concerning the difficulties he was having with the winds. He had already attempted approaches to two other runways but had failed to complete a landing. He asked the pilot of a recent arrival for the wind…
- [NTSB DCA87MA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA87MA010.md): Piper PA-23-150 · Tampa, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Nov 6, 1986 · N2185P · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > At aprx 0612 EST, an eastern airline capt (owner of Piper PA-23, N2185P) departed a rwy near his home in VFR conds to commute to work at Tampa, FL. Shortly after takeoff, he contacted a fss & updated the wx info he had obtained on the previous evening. At…
- [NTSB NYC87FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87FA020.md): Cessna 182E · Fishers Island, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1986 · N2830Y · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > A Cessna 182 taking off on rwy 25 collided with a Piper PA-28-181 which was landing on rwy 12. The collision occured in the intersection of the two runways. The two occupants of the Cessna were seriously injured and the two occupants of the Piper were fatally…
- [NTSB LAX86FA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FA293.md): Burkhart Grob A103 Twin II · Sun City, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1986 · N5448E · Substantial damage
  > The newly certificate sailplaned pilot had taken a friend for a sightseeing flight. On the return the pilot made a normal approach and landing, then veered off the left side of the runway and struck a large saguaro cactus. The cactus toppled and fell across…
- [NTSB NYC86FA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86FA131.md): Cessna 414A · Atlantic City, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 18, 1986 · N414NY · Destroyed
  > During tkf gnd run, at a speed of 95 KTS, the plt pulled the control wheel back to lift off. The control wheel, according to the plt, would not go back more than about 2 inches; which is less than half the normal full aft travel. The acft reached a speed of…
- [NTSB MIA85FA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85FA215.md): Piper PA-32-260 · San Juan, PR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1985 · N3714W · Substantial damage
  > The acft was taxiing northbound on the north-south taxiway and collided with the vehicle moving westbound along the east-west access road. The access road is a designated non-movement area under the control of the puerto rico port authority. The plt stated he…
- [NTSB DCA85AA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA85AA026.md): Beech E18S · Birmingham, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 21, 1985 · N19T · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > At 2045 the military flt, dixie 06, contacted Birmingham apch & obtained clearance for a low apch followed by a full-stop lndg on rwy 05. At 2053, dixie 06 reported a 4 mile final for a low apch to the local controller. At 2054:19, the local controller…
- [NTSB MKC85FCQ03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85FCQ03.md): Cessna 172RG · Wichita, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 4, 1985 · N7190C · Minor damage
  > The acft collided with a cushman scooter during taxi. A witness stated that when the scooter driver 'looked up' I saw the acft taxiing, he made a hard rt turn which threw him off. The scooter driver and scooter were struck separately by the acft. The scooter…
- [NTSB MIA85FA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85FA122.md): Piper J3C-85 · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1985 · N6716H · Minor damage
  > While taxiing back to the seaplane ramp after landing the acft struck a small fishing boat causing fatal injuries to the boats sole occupant. The acft was being taxied at high speed on the step and s turns where being made to clear the area due to the plt not…
- [NTSB DEN85FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85FA002.md): Hamburger Flugzeugbau Hansa HFB-320 · Aberdeen, SD · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1984 · N127MW · Destroyed
  > The hansa jet HFB-320 acft crashed on takeoff from the Aberdeen airport after the flt crew selected the incorrect rwy for takeoff. The acft was observed running off the end of rwy 17, which is 3860 ft long, where it struck a fence, ditch, road & another ditch…
- [NTSB ATL84FKG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FKG05.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Madison, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Mar 5, 1984 · N2912X · Substantial damage
  > The acft collided with a car while landing on an airstrip at night. The car had been parked on the strip & an occupant in the car was fatally injured. An illicit substance was found aboard the acft & it was confiscated by law enforcement officials. Rain & fog…
- [NTSB SEA84FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84FA048.md): Sikorsky S-61L · Medford, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 1984 · N6981R · Destroyed
  > The plt deviated from the painted taxi line to avoid a parked fuel truck and collided with a hangar door. The main rotor hit the door and flying debris damaged 2 hangers,3 acft and 2 cars.
- [NTSB DCA84AA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA84AA012.md): Douglas DC-9-31 · Sioux Falls, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Dec 20, 1983 · N994Z · Substantial damage
  > During landing the crew acquired visual reference with the ground & apch lights about 200 ft AGL, followed by visual sighting of the rwy. Since the ATIS reported blowing snow, the crew expected to see, & was not surprised to see, snow blowing across the rwy…
- [NTSB LAX84LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA033.md): Cessna 401 · San Diego, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1983 · N3208Q · Substantial damage
  > After touchdown during a night landing, the plt was lowering the nosewheel to the rwy when he saw a mexican national crossing the rwy. The plt swerved to the left in an attempt to avoid a collision; however, the right wing struck the person which resulted in…
- [NTSB FTW83FA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FA324.md): Piccard AX-6 · Azle, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1983 · N99US · Substantial damage
  > During a landing in light wind conditions, the balloon touched down beside a power line. After touchdown, the balloon envelope collapsed over the power line which carried 7200 volts. The voltage traveled to the basket/gondola which overturned on the grass…
- [NTSB FTW83FA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FA303.md): Grumman American AA-5A · Houston, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1983 · N9844U · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The Grumman American AA-5A, N9844U, had just landed. While taxing, the aircrew stopped short of rwy 13R as Beechcraft. Hawker BH-125, N125E, was taking off. The rated student in N125E, who was on a training flt, was at the controls & beganthe takeoff. The…
- [NTSB MIA83LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83LA084.md): Piper PA-32R · Cross City, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 1983 · N3898F · Destroyed
  > The acft collided with trees during a night landing on a lonely stretch of country road. The landing was an attempt to unload 662 pounds of marijuana in an illegal drug operation.a passenger was fatally injured and the injured pilot was found later in the…
- [NTSB FTW82FQA18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FQA18.md): Blanik L-13 · Los Lunas, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 8, 1982 · N48032 · Substantial damage
  > During landing the left wing struck a bystander who wandered onto the edge of the asphalt overrun taking photographs of the landing. There is a caution sign posted on the north access road of the runway.
- [NTSB MIA82FKA05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82FKA05.md): Cessna 206 · Saint Croix · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jan 4, 1982 · N5151U · Destroyed
  > Aircraft landed during darkness before control tower had opened. While taxiing to ramp, aircraft was struck by an ambulance as aircraft was crossing parallel taxiway. Aircraft immediately burst into flames, and ambulance continued to travel through the…

## 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."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 310)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?fatal=1&occurrence=310

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