# 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 LAX07FA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07FA241.md): Piper PA-28-140 · S. Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2007 · N8938C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/decision, and his failure to maintain clearance from trees during takeoff-initial climb. Contributing to the accident were turbulence, downdrafts, and rising terrain.
- [NTSB CHI07CA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA250.md): Grumman G-164A · Vinton, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 5, 2007 · N48558 · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to maintain clearance from the power line while maneuvering during an aerial application flight. A factor was the power line.
- [NTSB NYC07CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA181.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Winchester, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2007 · N2893G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning.
- [NTSB NYC07CA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA179.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Montauk, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2007 · N284HP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to abort the landing, which resulted in an impact with a tree.
- [NTSB CHI07CA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA244.md): Bell 206B · Columbia, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2007 · N9ZV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter, which resulted in impact with terrain during takeoff. A factor in the accident was the tall grass.
- [NTSB ANC07CA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07CA070.md): Bell 206B · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 30, 2007 · N16757 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a light pole during final approach, which resulted in the helicopter striking the pole.
- [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 NYC07CA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA184.md): Schweizer 269C · Ormond Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2007 · N171TA · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB LAX07TA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07TA227.md): Bell 205 A1++ · Happy Camp, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 23, 2007 · N205BR · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the trees during a long-line operation. Contributing factors were the Forest Service's inadequate communication between crews, failure to properly assess the safety of the intended drop zone, reduced visibility…
- [NTSB CHI07CA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA230.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer Gulfstream AM G-164B · Walnut Ridge, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2007 · N8402K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to takeoff with a tailwind which resulted in a collision with terrain immediately after liftoff. Factors contributing to the accident were the tailwind and the levee.
- [NTSB MIA07CA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA125.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26E · Big Flats, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 21, 2007 · N2768H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged distance/altitude during approach resulting in collision with trees and the ground.
- [NTSB LAX07CA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA224.md): Cessna 150M · Woodland, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2007 · N531M · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a bird. A factor in the accident was the deteriorated aircraft performance capability due to the increased drag that made continued flight impossible.
- [NTSB DFW07LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA170.md): Hazen Fly Baby · Page, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2007 · N6156Y · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's collision with wooded and mountainous terrain for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI07CA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA220.md): Schweizer G-164B · West Liberty, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2007 · N8490K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent encounter with birds immediately after takeoff and the resulting loss of engine power. Contributing factors were the fence and ditch encountered during the overrun.
- [NTSB DFW07CA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA163.md): Cessna 172M · Throckmorton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 16, 2007 · N13441 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power transmission lines. A contributing factor was the prevailing dusk illumination.
- [NTSB CHI07CA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA218.md): Cessna 188A · New Hartford, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 16, 2007 · N4412Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the tree line during the turn between aerial application passes. The low altitude, the downdraft encountered by the pilot, and the trees were contributing factors.
- [NTSB CHI07LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA208.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Osceola, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2007 · N3158W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the trees during the aerial application flight. Factors associated with the accident were the trees and the pilot's lack of experience in flying aerial application flights.
- [NTSB CHI07LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA207.md): Weatherly 620B · Wyoming, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2007 · N9026E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines during the aerial application flight. Contributing to the accident were the power lines and the low altitude.
- [NTSB DFW07CA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA156.md): Bell 47G-2A · Mercedes, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 11, 2007 · N7878 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power transmission line.
- [NTSB MIA07CA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA122.md): Beech B90 · Louisburg, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 8, 2007 · N1999G · Minor damage
  > The failure of the jumper to follow procedures.
- [NTSB CHI07LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA195.md): Grumman American AA-1C · Carrollton, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2007 · N200JA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain clearance from trees during cruise. Factors were the inadequate preflight planning, the thunderstorm in the area at the time of the accident, and the trees.
- [NTSB CHI07FA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07FA187.md): Cessna 500 · Conway, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2007 · N771HR · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to fly a stabilized approach and his delayed decision to abort the landing. Contributing to the accident was the standing water on the runway.
- [NTSB CHI07CA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA188.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Walkerville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2007 · N5230S · Destroyed
  > The altitude/clearance not maintained by the pilot during the aerial application flight. The corn was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB SEA07FA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07FA189.md): Cessna 182Q · Cashmere, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2007 · N735KP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees while on final approach. A contributing factor was the sun glare.
- [NTSB SEA07TA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07TA181.md): McDonnell Douglas DC 10-10 · Tehachapi, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 26, 2007 · N450AX · Substantial damage
  > The captain's failure to maintain clearance from trees.
- [NTSB CHI07CA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA180.md): Cessna 188B · Wyaconda, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2007 · N4998Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees. A factor in the accident was the trees.
- [NTSB SEA07LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA177.md): Mooney M20C · Price, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2007 · N6713N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power transmission lines while on a night straight-in visual flight rules approach. Factors include a power transmission line about one and three-tenths mile off the approach end of the runway, and the pilot's…
- [NTSB ANC07CA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07CA052.md): Cessna 175 · Stoney River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 23, 2007 · N7624M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance during takeoff-initial climb, which resulted in the airplane colliding with a tree, and an uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB DFW07CA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA143.md): Bell BH206B-3 · Sand Springs, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2007 · N196TV · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with ground obstacles, which resulted in a blade strike. A contributing factor was the low altitude selected by the pilot.
- [NTSB ATL07LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07LA089.md): Gordon R Smith Sea Rey · Port St. Joe, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2007 · N94GR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout and his improper decision to conduct a low altitude maneuver.
- [NTSB NYC07CA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA137.md): Piper PA-28RT-201 · Tinicum, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 13, 2007 · N3023U · Substantial damage
  > The instrument-rated pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment by instruments after encountering fog during the initial climb. A factor was the foggy weather conditions.
- [NTSB ANC07CA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07CA043.md): Cessna 170 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 11, 2007 · N3412D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while landing, and his selection of an unsuitable landing site, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree and an on-ground encounter with brush.
- [NTSB DFW07CA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA131.md): Grumman G-164A · Okarche, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 9, 2007 · N48613 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an unmarked light fixture.
- [NTSB SEA07CA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA143.md): Calstar 1 Eurocopter BO-105S · Concord, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 3, 2007 · N623MB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an object during hover. Trees were a factor.
- [NTSB LAX07CA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA183.md): Cessna 210F · Denton, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 1, 2007 · N9RB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to abort the landing with insufficient runway available to gurantee obstruction clearance.
- [NTSB ANC07CA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07CA042.md): Piper PA-18 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 1, 2007 · N6760B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the landing, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB DFW07CA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA123.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Banquete, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2007 · N502DB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power transmission line(s). A contributing factor was the low altitude selected by the pilot.
- [NTSB ANC07CA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07CA039.md): Piper PA-18 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 26, 2007 · N4111Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance while maneuvering, which resulted in a collision with trees. A factor contributing to the accident was dusk lighting conditions.
- [NTSB SEA07LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA249.md): Cessna 177 · Pinecliff, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 2007 · N5180J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees while maneuvering in mountainous terrain. Factors include the mountainous terrain, low ceilings, and trees in the area where the pilot was maneuvering.
- [NTSB CHI07LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA150.md): Wood Vans RV7A · Marysville, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2007 · N7259N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an object during a go-around and subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed. An airport sign and an inadvertent stall were factors.
- [NTSB CHI07LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA147.md): Thrush S2RHG-T65 · Tyndall, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2007 · N40097 · Destroyed
  > The pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance from a powerline while maneuvering. A factor was the low visibility associated with the thunderstorm and the powerlines.
- [NTSB CHI07CA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA139.md): Cessna 150 · English, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 15, 2007 · N7772E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning due to his decision to takeoff downwind, and his subsequent failure to maintain adequate clearance from the power line. Contributing factors to the accident were the power line and the trees.
- [NTSB NYC07CA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA118.md): Burkhart Grob Flugzeugbau G103 · Franconia, NH · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 13, 2007 · N39783 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point. A factor in the accident was an encounter with an updraft while on approach.
- [NTSB LAX07LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA168.md): Schweizer G-164B · Colusa, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2007 · N3633Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from wires.
- [NTSB NYC07LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA114.md): Cameron Balloons A-250 · New Holland, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 2007 · N5312X · Minor damage
  > Unfavorable winds and terrain during a precautionary landing.
- [NTSB CHI07CA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA131.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Humphrey, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 4, 2007 · N668FA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient clearance between the airplane and the power lines. A factor was the power lines.
- [NTSB LAX07LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA143.md): Beech B36TC · West Athens, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 2007 · N3172L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's descent below the published minimum descent altitude for the instrument approach procedure, which resulted in a collision with wires and terrain. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's lack of recent experience in the accident airplane and…
- [NTSB LAX07LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA137.md): Riesland Fly Baby 1 · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2007 · N3124L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fence during landing.
- [NTSB MIA07FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07FA083.md): Cessna 182Q · Cudjoe Key, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2007 · N422G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an active restricted area, which resulted in the airplane colliding with the tether of an aerostat.
- [NTSB CHI07CA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA110.md): Engineering & Research Ercoupe 415-C · Brighton, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 21, 2007 · N99811 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain proper glidepath to the runway. Contributing factors to the accident included the passenger vehicle, the rising embankment, and the airport perimeter fence.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=220&page=3

## 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=2

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