# 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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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB NYC04FA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04FA127.md): Mooney M20J · Oxford, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 24, 2004 · N5763W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance during an instrument approach, which resulted in a collision with trees prior to the runway. Factors were nighttime conditions and cloud cover.
- [NTSB ATL04LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA122.md): Quicksilver GT-500 · Cleveland, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2004 · N5XY · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his inadequate compensation for wind during takeoff. A factor was crosswind condition.
- [NTSB NYC04CA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA129.md): Grumman American AA-5 · Greene, RI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 23, 2004 · N7132L · Substantial damage
  > The pilots improper decision to depart with the flaps set to 10 degrees, and his failure to obtain proper airspeed, which resulted in a collision with trees.
- [NTSB NYC04CA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA128.md): Cameron Balloons N90 · Whately, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 23, 2004 · N6123U · Minor damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees. A factor was windshear.
- [NTSB FTW04LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA133.md): Bell 412 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2004 · N555BA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the parked helicopter while performing a hovering turn.
- [NTSB LAX04TA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04TA218.md): Eurocopter France AS350 B3 · Livermore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 21, 2004 · N216HP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstructions while landing.
- [NTSB FTW04LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA136.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Brookland, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2004 · N5013C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines while maneuvering.
- [NTSB FTW04LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA132.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Donna, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2004 · N3168H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the high tension power lines.
- [NTSB SEA04LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA089.md): Airframes Unlimited Powered Parachute · Richland, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2004 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the non-certificated pilot to maintain clearance from a pole while maneuvering. Factors contributing to the accident included the loss of directional control and the pole.
- [NTSB SEA04LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA082.md): Kaman K-1200 · West Fork, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2004 · N162KA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance with trees during logging operations. Contributing factors were the trees, mountainous (steeply sloped) terrain, and the pilot's decision to conduct operations in this terrain with a 200 foot long line.
- [NTSB ATL04LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA109.md): Bergmann Rans S-12 XL Airaile · Cummings, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 2004 · N8KD · Substantial damage
  > The unqualified person's poor judgement and his failed to maintain clearance from power lines and trees while maneuvering for a landing which resulted in the in-flight collision with trees and power lines. Factors were the dark night and the unqualified…
- [NTSB ATL04CA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA108.md): Sawyer Skybolt · Philadelphia, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 1, 2004 · N32DS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid a guy wire which resulted in an in-flight collision.
- [NTSB ATL04FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA099.md): Cessna 172N · Moselle, MS · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2004 · N75812 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance and his inadequate visual look-out while maneuvering resulting in an in-flight collision with a radio tower.
- [NTSB FTW04CA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04CA112.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · San Angelo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 21, 2004 · N5196J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper preflight performance planning, and his failure to establish a climb. Factors were the high density altitude and crosswind.
- [NTSB IAD04FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04FA017.md): Piper PA-24-250 · North Lima, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2004 · N5369P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a safe altitude clearance from trees. Factors included the night lighting conditions and the pilot's diminished night vision capability.
- [NTSB ATL04CA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA095.md): Aeronca 7AC · Carthage, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 15, 2004 · N2908E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout and clearance while maneuvering resulting in an in-flight collision with wires and subsequent collision with water.
- [NTSB FTW04LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA108.md): Air Tractor AT-402B · Goliad, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2004 · N852JH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with power lines while maneuvering during an aerial application flight.
- [NTSB SEA04LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA067.md): Champion 7ECA · Hardin, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2004 · N5235X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to perform a go-around. Contributing factors were the pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance and the tree.
- [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 ATL04CA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA089.md): Cessna 172N · Statesboro, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 3, 2004 · N4874G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to establish a positive climb and his failure to maintain clearance during a go-around, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. A factor was the gusting winds.
- [NTSB DEN04LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA052.md): Cessna 182P · Monticello, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 2004 · N400DH · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff. Contributing factors include the sudden windshift and the bushes.
- [NTSB NYC04LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA087.md): Cessna 172L · Turner, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2004 · N7872G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of speed/distance and the delayed aborted landing. A factor in this accident was the tail wind condition.
- [NTSB LAX04CA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA155.md): Jerry Garrison Christen Eagle II · Hollister, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 13, 2004 · N796L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to obtain proper runway alignment and maintain clearance from a sign due to his inadequate visual lookout. Factors in the accident were crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB DEN04LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA065.md): Mooney M20C · Clovis, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2004 · N6958V · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision making during an instrument approach resulting in the pilot's intentional descent below approach minimums, and the pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance resulting in the in-flight collision with an…
- [NTSB SEA04LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA048.md): Cessna 172N · Gig Harbor, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 2004 · N75844 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the published IFR procedure resulting in failure to maintain clearance from objects during an instrument approach. Trees and an inoperative glide slope receiver were factors.
- [NTSB FTW04LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA085.md): Cessna 172K · Angleton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 29, 2004 · N79502 · Destroyed
  > The unqualified person's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines. A contributing factor was the night light conditions.
- [NTSB NYC04LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA078.md): Raven Industries Rally RX7 · Nicholasville, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2004 · N4110M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to continue the inadvertent flight in variable wind conditions, which resulted in an impact with power lines. Factors were the variable wind conditions and the unsuitable takeoff area.
- [NTSB CHI04LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA079.md): Robinson R44 · Burlington, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2004 · N7184G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and his failure to obtain/maintain clearance from the transmission wire during the takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident were the transmission wire and the pole.
- [NTSB NYC04CA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA076.md): Cessna 172N · Youngstown, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 23, 2004 · N738EK · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent collision with a deer while landing.
- [NTSB LAX04CA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA121.md): Bell 47-G3B2 · Salome, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 11, 2004 · N8AG · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from trees while approaching the landing zone.
- [NTSB NYC04LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA071.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Collegeville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 2004 · N1563X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during approach to the runway. Factors in the accident were the dark night and snowbank.
- [NTSB CHI04LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA065.md): Cessna 402B · Sturgis, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 2004 · N6387X · Substantial damage
  > The failure to maintain obstacle clearance during an intentional low altitude maneuver and the ostentatious display by the pilot-in-command. A factor to the accident was the tree.
- [NTSB FTW04LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA067.md): Bell 206-L4 · Patterson, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 2004 · N207RT · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight separation of the helicopter's left winglet due to pre-existing cracks resulting in the winglet striking the tail rotor in-flight, and subsequent loss of directional control.
- [NTSB CHI04LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA061.md): Aeronca 7AC · Prairieville, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 2004 · N1087E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from the transmission wires during final approach. Factors to the accident were the unmarked transmission wires and their support poles.
- [NTSB FTW04LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA064.md): Cessna 182R · Ringgold, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 2004 · N9374H · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain clearance from the support wire while on a pipeline patrol flight. A contributing factor was the haze restricting the pilots forward visibility, and low altitude flight.
- [NTSB FTW04CA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04CA061.md): Piper PA-32R · Poynor, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 15, 2004 · N4136S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while on final approach. A factor was the downdraft.
- [NTSB FTW04LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA060.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · Encino, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 2004 · N7061V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree while hovering.
- [NTSB FTW04FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA054.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Beaumont, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 2004 · N396HP · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain clearance with a static line. Contributing factors were the low cloud ceiling weather conditions and night light conditions.
- [NTSB CHI04LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA052.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Fishers, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 2004 · N21992 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance from the trees during the circling approach, his continued descent below minimum descent altitude, and the pilot not performing a missed approach. A factor was the trees the pilot impacted during the circling…
- [NTSB DEN04LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA033.md): Aerospatiale AS 365 N-2 · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 2003 · N291LL · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain lateral clearance from the hangar. A contributing factor was the gusty crosswind.
- [NTSB SEA04LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA030.md): Cessna 172M · Elk City, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 2003 · N1363U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during a go-around. Factors include dark night conditions and trees.
- [NTSB CHI04LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA047.md): Sikorsky S-58JT · Ypsilanti, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2003 · N598S · Destroyed
  > The pilot became disoriented and attempted to land the helicopter at the wrong ramp resulting in his failure to maintain obstacle clearance during the approach. The light poles were a factor to the accident.
- [NTSB NYC04CA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA049.md): Bell B407 · Morehead, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 21, 2003 · N508MT · Substantial damage
  > The ground personnel's failure to identify the hazardous condition. Factors were blowing snow and night conditions.
- [NTSB ATL04LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA050.md): Baker KR-2 · St. Marys, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2003 · N93PC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during climb out which resulted in a stall and inflight collision with trees.
- [NTSB FTW04LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA046.md): Bell 206B · Henryetta, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 2003 · N62HF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual look out and failure to maintain clearance from guy wire while maneuvering for landing.
- [NTSB SEA04LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA027.md): Erickson SHA Glasair TD · Vansycle, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 2003 · N434SW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance with the anemometer pole/wires during low altitude flight. Contributing factors were the pole and the pilot's low altitude flight.
- [NTSB FTW04FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA037.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Sugar Land, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2003 · N47413 · Destroyed
  > The pilots failure to maintain clearance with powerlines during a VFR approach. Contributing factors were the prevailing dark night conditions,and the high winds.
- [NTSB ATL04FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA046.md): Aeronca 11AC · San Antonio, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 2003 · N9085F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance above objects on approach, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees and the subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ATL04FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA045.md): Beech B200 · Morlan, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 2003 · N85BK · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision when he continued the flight below the decision height and collided with trees. A related factor was the low ceiling.
- [NTSB ANC04LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA012.md): Cessna 172 · Chugiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 2003 · N2459L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing/takeoff area, and his failure to abort the takeoff, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a stump, and subsequent loss of control. Factors associated with the accident were snow-covered terrain and a…

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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
```

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