# 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 DEN03FA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03FA087.md): Ercoupe 415D · Los Lunas, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 25, 2003 · N93971 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the transmission wire. Contributing factors were the high wind, the pilot's decision to make a low-altitude turn onto the crosswind leg, and the power line.
- [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 LAX03LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA160.md): Bell UH-1H · Kahoolawe, HI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 2003 · N3280U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to remove the external load cable before the repositioning flight, which resulted in the cable striking the tail rotor in cruise flight.
- [NTSB NYC03FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA113.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Bruceton Mills, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 21, 2003 · N55995 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional decision to continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance which resulted in the airplane striking a guy wire on the communications antenna. A factor was the fog.
- [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 FTW03LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA158.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Edna, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2003 · N9086M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the transmission wires while maneuvering during an aerial application flight. A contributing factor was the haze restricting the visibility.
- [NTSB CHI03LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA130.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Blaney Park, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2003 · N9181P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the tree line. Factors contributing to this accident were the wind gusts and the trees.
- [NTSB LAX03LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA154.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Paulden, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 2003 · N99TX · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to attain and maintain the proper climb airspeed. The high density altitude condition was a factor.
- [NTSB NYC03LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA110.md): Agusta A109E · Harbor Creek, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2003 · N7YL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight inspection, during which he failed to remove a flashlight from the tailboom strake. A factor was the pilot's attention be diverted by a mechanic during the preflight inspection.
- [NTSB CHI03LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA126.md): Cessna 150L · Cedar Springs, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2003 · N1528Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate glidepath and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. A factor to the accident was the semi-trailer.
- [NTSB MIA03LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA115.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Brooksville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 2003 · N7KH · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight collision with a Black Vulture resulting in substantial damage.
- [NTSB DEN03TA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03TA079.md): McDonnell Douglas A-4N · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 10, 2003 · N263WL · Destroyed
  > The lose of engine power during descent due to the in-flight collision with a bird which FOD damaged the engine and subsequently melted the turbine section. A contributing factor was the airplane's malfunctioning ejection seat.
- [NTSB NYC03LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA102.md): Cessna 140 · Suffolk, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 2003 · N72942 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of his altitude from the wheat field during the execution of a go-around.
- [NTSB ATL03LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA086.md): Cessna 150G · Montgomery, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 2003 · N2938J · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight collision with birds that resulted in a partial loss of engine power, and subsequent in-flight collision with trees while maneuvering for an emergency landing.
- [NTSB LAX03LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA139.md): Aero Commander 200D · Corona De Tucso, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2003 · N243M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from obstructions while performing low level passes. The pilot's physical impairment due to a high blood alcohol level was also causal.
- [NTSB NYC03LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA087.md): Robinson R-22B · Waterford, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2003 · N7192M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout which resulted in the collision with the wire. Factors in the accident were the concealment of the poles by trees, the lack of contrast between the wire and grass field.
- [NTSB IAD03LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA046.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Sterling, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2003 · N1241S · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's misjudgment of his traffic pattern altitudes, which resulted in a premature descent into a tree.
- [NTSB ATL03LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA080.md): Rans S-12 · West Point, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2003 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance which resulted in the inflight collision with a utility line. A factor was utility lines.
- [NTSB CHI03IA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03IA108.md): Piper PA-31T1 · Wheeling, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 2003 · N855JL · Minor damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance and the inadequate glidepath which resulted in a collision with a utility pole. Contributing factors were the lack of experience in the incident airplane by the left seat pilot, the visual illusion of a…
- [NTSB MIA03LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA094.md): Air Tractor AT- 401 · Fellsmere, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2003 · N4549N · Destroyed
  > The poor in-flight planning by the pilot-in-command for his overhsooting the pull-up following a spray pass resulting in the in-flight collision with trees then terrain. Contributing to the accident was sunglare that the pilot encountered during the spray…
- [NTSB LAX03LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA122.md): Ayres S2R-T34 · Avondale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2003 · N30913 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain adequate visual lookout and did not maintain clearance from power lines. The backhoe's location, which caused the pilot to alter his planned flight path, was a factor.
- [NTSB ATL03LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA066.md): Daigneault EAA BI-PLANE · Easley, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 2003 · N22PJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain clearance while maneuvering on initial climb out resulting in an in-flight collision with a residence.
- [NTSB CHI03LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA089.md): Champion 7ECA · Raymond, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 2003 · N1814G · Substantial damage
  > The altitude/clearance not maintained by the pilot and his ostentatious display. The power lines and the pilot's maneuvering at low altitude were contributing factors.
- [NTSB FTW03FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA114.md): Cessna 182S · Fayetteville, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2003 · N97TD · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to fly a stabilized, published instrument approach procedure, which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain. Factors were the low clouds and night conditions.
- [NTSB CHI03LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA084.md): Bell 430 · Highland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2003 · N431UM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance to the roadway sign. Contributing factors were the failure of the tail rotor gearbox, the roadway sign and the low lighting conditions (night).
- [NTSB DEN03FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03FA045.md): Piper PA-46-500TP · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2003 · N522RF · Destroyed
  > The pilot's unstabilized approach and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. Contributing factors were the dark night light condition, and the static wires.
- [NTSB ATL03FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA055.md): Beech A-36 · Milledgeville, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2003 · N333RB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper IFR procedure by which he failed to maintain the minimum descent altitude, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. A factor was low the ceiling.
- [NTSB LAX03LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA104.md): Towner Kit Fox 4 · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 2003 · N95FT · Substantial damage
  > the propeller's separation in-flight as a result of a bird strike.
- [NTSB MIA03FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03FA066.md): Cessna 172P · Osteen, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 2003 · N97890 · Destroyed
  > The intentional suicidal act by the pilot-in-command resulting in the in-flight collision with trees then the ground.
- [NTSB LAX03LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA096.md): Cessna 310 · Palmdale, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 2003 · N5202A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate terrain/obstacle clearance altitude. Factors in the accident were the low ceilings and the dusk light illumination.
- [NTSB NYC03LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA054.md): Cessna 182P · So. Charleston, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 2003 · N21408 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to perform a go-around prior to touchdown. Factors in the accident were the rising terrain and tail wind.
- [NTSB LAX03LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA095.md): Aerostar RX-7 · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 2003 · N6413N · Substantial damage
  > A sudden wind shift that forced the balloon to drift towards an obstruction, and the pilot's inability to perform an evasive maneuver in sufficient time to prevent a collision.
- [NTSB ATL03LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA044.md): Cessna 172 · Hendersonville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 2003 · N80355 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and clearence from power lines during a go-around, resulting in an in-flight collision with a powerline.
- [NTSB LAX03LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA082.md): Beech F35 · Middletown, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 2003 · N3361C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain an adequate takeoff airspeed and failure to abort the takeoff when the lack of acceleration was apparent.
- [NTSB LAX03LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA080.md): Beech S-35 · Quartzsite, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 2003 · N6106V · Substantial damage
  > The driver of the vehicle did not stop prior to crossing the airstrip as directed by airstrip signage.
- [NTSB FTW03LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA096.md): Cessna 182F · Wildorado, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 2003 · N3535Y · Substantial damage
  > The airplane collided with an animal that wandered onto the runway. A contributing factor was sun glare impairing the pilot's view on final approach.
- [NTSB DEN03LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA039.md): Cessna 172M · Logan, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 2003 · N64312 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, his failure to accomplish appropriate checklist items during the go-around, and his failure to maintain clearance from the trees and the lamp post. Factors contributing to the accident were the low altitude,…
- [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 CHI03FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA057.md): Cirrus Design SR-22 · Hill City, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2003 · N9523P · Destroyed
  > Spatial disorientation experienced by the pilot, due to a lack of visual references, and a failure to maintain altitude. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper decision to attempt flight into marginal VFR conditions, his inadvertent flight into…
- [NTSB SEA03FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03FA024.md): Bombardier DHC-8-401 · Medford, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2003 · N409QX · Substantial damage
  > The fracture and spalling of the inner-most pane of the aircraft's port side windshield while on a downwind for a night visual approach due to an imposed load beyond that required for windshield certification (multiple bird strikes). Factors include a dark…
- [NTSB DEN03LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA031.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Bountiful, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2003 · N16453 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power lines and his improper in flight planning and decision to maneuver on a go around without noting where the power lines were. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's inability to see the…
- [NTSB CHI03LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA046.md): Cessna 310R · Ada, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 2003 · N37221 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the minimum descent altitude and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. A low ceiling was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX03FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA054.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Dolan Springs, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 2002 · N888KB · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain clearance from power lines. A factor was the pilot's decision to conduct cruise flight at a low altitude.
- [NTSB OPS03IA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS03IA001.md): Airbus Industrie 330-301 · Agana · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2002 · F-OHZO · Minor damage
  > The pilot's initiation of a premature descent that was both below the nominal glideslope and steeper than normal. Contributing to the incident was the air traffic controller's failure to respond to the MSAW warning and issue a safety alert as required by FAA…
- [NTSB CHI03LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA040.md): Cessna 172M · Moline, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2002 · N80213 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude clearance during a base to final turn on approach. Contributing factors to the accident were the night conditions and the trees.
- [NTSB SEA03LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA016.md): Luscombe 8A · Tekoa, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2002 · C-FIIF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain while attempting to fly a non-IFR equipped aircraft solely by reference to its instruments after the aircraft's windshield became coated with freezing rain in cruise flight. A factor was the pilot's…
- [NTSB NYC03LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA025.md): Cessna 172G · Stow, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 2002 · N1152F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance. A factor in this accident was gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB DEN03LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA018.md): Enstrom F-28C · Morrison, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 2002 · N552CS · Substantial damage
  > the pilot not maintaining clearance from the telephone lines during landing. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot not being able to see the telephone lines, the low altitude, and the dark night.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=220&page=14

## 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&page=13

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