# NTSB investigations: 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 CHI08CA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA059.md): Infinity Commander · Hot Springs Vlg, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 24, 2007 · N719AR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining clearance/altitude from the trees during takeoff initial climb. Factors were the trees and reported turbulent winds.
- [NTSB NYC08FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA056.md): Beech H35 · Warrenton, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2007 · N5481D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the published instrument approach procedure and his failure to maintain the minimum descent altitude which resulted in collision with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident were the night, instrument meteorological…
- [NTSB NYC08CA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA055.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Tallahassee, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 8, 2007 · N5921D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged clearance over obstacles during final approach.
- [NTSB SEA08FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08FA046.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Orting, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 2007 · N4388P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering. A contributing factor was the dark night.
- [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 NYC08LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA050.md): Bell 206-L4 · Talladega, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2007 · N95CH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a wire.
- [NTSB DEN08FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08FA036.md): Cessna 182Q · Farmerville, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 2007 · N5134N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to the effects of impairment from alcohol consumption resulting in the collision with the trees.. A contributing factor was the Federal Aviation Administration's failure to identify existing evidence of…
- [NTSB NYC08FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA041.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · New Windsor, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2007 · N108GD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper glidepath during an instrument-landing-system approach in fog. Contributing to the accident were pilot fatigue and air traffic control's failure to issue a minimum safe altitude warning.
- [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 CHI08CA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA043.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Loop City, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 9, 2007 · N9192X · Substantial damage
  > The obstruction clearance not maintained by the pilot during an aerial application of a field and the subsequent hard landing onto the field. Contributing factors were the power line and rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB ANC08LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA018.md): Cessna 150 · Palmer, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2007 · N11764 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student, and his delayed go-around. Contributing to the accident was dark night conditions.
- [NTSB SEA08LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA020.md): Arrow Falcon Exporters OH-58+ · Cougar, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2007 · N831SD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a nearby tree while performing a hover-climb. Factors include his failure to maintain clearance from his long-line cable, and his likely diverted attention to the entanglement of the cable on the helicopter's…
- [NTSB NYC08FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA026.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Jamestown, TN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2007 · N8356C · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a known wire hazard during takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC08CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA011.md): Robinson R-22 · Nikolski, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 30, 2007 · N185MH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind gusts while maneuvering, which resulted in the tail rotor striking an undetermined object, and an emergency descent and landing. Factors contributing to the accident were the wind gusts, and the failure of the tail…
- [NTSB LAX08CA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA020.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Fresno, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 26, 2007 · N6791J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper glide path to clear objects during approach for landing.
- [NTSB CHI08FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08FA027.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Browerville, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2007 · N327ND · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with at least one Canada goose, and the resulting damage to the left stabilator that caused the airplane to become uncontrollable. Contributing to the accident was the night lighting condition, which precluded any possibility of the…
- [NTSB NYC08CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA017.md): Cessna 152 · Greenville, ME · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 20, 2007 · N757DP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees during the approach.
- [NTSB NYC08CA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA016.md): Cessna 182 · Hendersonville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2007 · N1437S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to calculate weight and balance prior to departure, which resulted in departure above the maximum allowable gross weight, and the airplane's inability to climb. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB CHI08CA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA021.md): Bell 206B-III · Medora, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 18, 2007 · N51698 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain clearance from the fence while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resuled in the helicopter rolling over and impacting the terrain. A factor associated with the accident was the fence.
- [NTSB CHI08CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA017.md): Balloon Works Firefly 7 · East Hampstead, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 15, 2007 · N7408G · No damage
  > The pilot's excessive descent rate on approach, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing factors were the adverse winds encountered during the flight, and the presence of the trees and power lines near the landing area.
- [NTSB DEN08LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA010.md): Bombardier CL-600-2C10 · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2007 · N368CA · Substantial damage
  > the in-flight collision with geese shortly after takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC08LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA007.md): Boeing A75N · Bealeton, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2007 · N66004 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to conduct performance planning before takeoff.
- [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 DFW08IA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08IA002.md): Bell Helicopter Textron 206L-1 · Galveston, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2007 · N3899C · Minor damage
  > The loss of tail rotor control during initial takeoff climb due to the fracture of a tail rotor blade as result of impact with a foreign object.
- [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 SEA08FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08FA005.md): Piper PA-18 · Crowley Ranch, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2007 · N91254 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a power transmission line while maneuvering. Contributing to this accident was the pilot's diverted attention, and decision to maneuver at a low altitude.
- [NTSB CHI07LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA312.md): Beech B35 · Waterloo, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2007 · N55GW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the trees and terrain during a night visual approach for landing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's lack of recent night flying experience, the night conditions, and the trees.
- [NTSB CHI07CA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA311.md): Grumman American AA-5 Traveler · Warrenton, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2007 · N9583L · Substantial damage
  > The low airspeed gust factor by the pilot, the altitude/clearance not maintained by the pilot, and the inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the pilot during the landing approach. Contributing factors were the trees and wind gusts.
- [NTSB ANC07LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA108.md): Cessna 172 · Bethel, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2007 · N758TG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while landing.
- [NTSB LAX07LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA281.md): Eurocopter France EC 130 B4 · Meadview, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2007 · N808MH · Substantial damage
  > Collision with a bird during cruise flight.
- [NTSB ANC07FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07FA103.md): Short Bros. SC-7 · McGrath, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2007 · N2088Z · Substantial damage
  > A collision with trees during takeoff-initial climb for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB ANC07CA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07CA101.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Cooper Landing, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 19, 2007 · N2825Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from objects, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees during takeoff/initial climb. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to takeoff into known adverse weather.
- [NTSB SEA07FA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07FA262.md): Beech A-36TC · Burlington, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2007 · N1811Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to descend below the published minimum descent altitude (MDA), and his failure to maintain clearance from vertical objects during an instrument approach. Contributing to the accident were low ceilings, inadequate preflight planning, and…
- [NTSB LAX07CA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA279.md): Cessna 172L · Helena, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 13, 2007 · N7221Q · Substantial damage
  > unexpected collision with birds on short final that damaged the airplane wing structure.
- [NTSB CHI07CA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA298.md): Maule M-4-220C · Keene, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2007 · N40325 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff due to the high crosswind condition. Contributing factors were the high, gusting crosswind, and the tree.
- [NTSB ANC07LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA099.md): Piper PA-18 · Tok, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2007 · N82022 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area and failure to maintain clearance from trees during takeoff. Contributing to the accident were soft, muddy terrain conditions.
- [NTSB MIA07CA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA142.md): Furey Kitfox IV · Cowen, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2007 · N93FD · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight collision with a bird resulting in separation of the propeller.
- [NTSB NYC07CA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA211.md): Aeronca O-58B · Lincoln Park, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2007 · N46248 · Substantial damage
  > A bird strike, as reported by the pilot.
- [NTSB NYC07CA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA215.md): Ebersole Hummel Ultra Cruiser · Newry, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2007 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees while maneuvering.
- [NTSB LAX07CA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA260.md): Ayres SR2 · Goldendale, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2007 · N5180G · Minor damage
  > The failure of the parachute wing to completely deploy, which resulted in the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI07CA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA291.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Alliance, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2007 · N65832 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inattentiveness during the aircraft preflight and his failure to maintain clearance above the trees.
- [NTSB ANC07LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA092.md): Piper PA-12 · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2007 · N2328M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from a parked airplane during the landing flare.
- [NTSB DFW07CA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA186.md): Eurocopter Deutschland BK117 · Slaton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 20, 2007 · N911R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the hovering helicopter and the flight instructor's improper supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB ATL07CA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA117.md): Cessna 172K · Charlotte, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 20, 2007 · N7410G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.
- [NTSB LAX07CA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA254.md): Cessna 172 · Leavenworth, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 19, 2007 · N5967A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from the trees.
- [NTSB DFW07CA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA185.md): Bell 206 · Houma, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 12, 2007 · N85TC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly secure all loose items prior to takeoff.
- [NTSB MIA07LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA131.md): MBB BK-117 A-4 · Ridgeville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2007 · N171MU · Substantial damage
  > The EMS helicopter pilot's failure to ensure adequate obstacle clearance which resulted in the tail rotor impacting a tree during the takeoff.
- [NTSB DFW07CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA181.md): Cessna A188B · Garden City, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 8, 2007 · N4827J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the ground equipment while maneuvering. A contributing factor was the power lines along the pilot's application path.
- [NTSB LAX07CA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA242.md): Cessna 172B · Sisters, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 7, 2007 · N7604X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees.
- [NTSB ANC07FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07FA073.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Sitka, AK · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2007 · N35CX · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/distance from obstacles during an IFR circling approach, and his failure to follow the instrument approach procedure. Contributing to the accident was clouds.

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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 o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE 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?occurrence=220

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