# 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. Page 20 of 93 · 4,605 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB SEA01LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA011.md): Cessna 172 · Conconully, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2000 · CGDNN · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees while flying at a very low altitude in mountainous/hilly terrain. Factors include, forested mountainous/hilly terrain, flight at a very low altitude, and an encounter with a downdraft. - [NTSB CHI01FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA025.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Gaylord, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2000 · N15900 · Destroyed > The pilot not maintaining proper glideslope and localizer alignment during the precision instrument approach, the pilot continuing flight below the decision height, the pilot not performing a missed approach, and the pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance… - [NTSB CHI01FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA024.md): Piper PA28-140 · Sparta, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2000 · N98094 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment on departure and his failure to maintain clearance from the trees. The pilot's attempted flight into known adverse weather, his lack of instrument experience, the fog, and the trees were contributing… - [NTSB SEA01LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA009.md): Hallett HALLETT-1 · Yelm, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2000 · N8331H · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff when it became questionable as to whether the aircraft would be able to clear an object just off the departure end of the runway, and the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the object as he attempted to… - [NTSB MIA01LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA017.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2000 · N928ER · Substantial damage > an inadvertent inflight collision with a bird during cruise flight that resulted in substantial damage to the airplane. - [NTSB CHI01LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA022.md): Bollinger BD-4 · Hedrick, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2000 · N108BC · Substantial damage > the pilot not obtaining/maintaining clearance from the fence. A factors was fence. - [NTSB FTW01LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA012.md): Cessna 188B · Stanton, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2000 · N53211 · Destroyed > The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with the power lines, while maneuvering during an aerial application flight. - [NTSB FTW01LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA011.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Littlefield, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2000 · N3165G · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a guy wire while maneuvering during an aerial application flight. - [NTSB ATL01FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01FA008.md): Piper PA-32RT · Selmer, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2000 · N789CS · Destroyed > The pilots inadequate preflight planning and preparation, that resulted in exceeding the designed weight and balance of the airplane. Factors were the pilot's use of inappropriate medications and the collision with trees. - [NTSB CHI01LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA012.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Manhattan, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2000 · N6107P · Destroyed > the inadequate soft field takeoff procedure by the pilot and his failure to abort the takeoff. Factors were the high grass on the runway, the pilots disregard for the runway conditions, his lack of total experience in the aircraft, the trees, and the pilots… - [NTSB SEA01FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01FA001.md): Cessna 208B · Lummi Island, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 2000 · N941FE · Substantial damage > The pilot's attempted flight into known adverse weather conditions, and his subsequent failure to maintain altitude above, or clearance with, trees. Factors contributing to the accident included low ceilings, fog, the pilot's low-altitude flight, rising… - [NTSB NYC01FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01FA005.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-26A · Edgartown, MA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2000 · N60BT · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to follow instrument flight procedures resulting in a collision with a tree. A factor related to the accident was the low cloud ceiling. - [NTSB FTW00LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA270.md): Cessna 188B · Stanton, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2000 · N4983Q · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from guy wires and tower. - [NTSB SEA00LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA192.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Columbia River, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2000 · N5111A · Substantial damage > Clearance from a transmission power line was not maintained. The power line was a factor. - [NTSB SEA00LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA187.md): Cessna 172 · Newberg, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2000 · N8315L · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path on final approach. Factors include a vehicle on the roadway and a downdraft. - [NTSB SEA00TA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00TA182.md): Bell 206-L4 · Atlanta, ID · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 21, 2000 · N3310 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an object. Trees and inadequate ground communications were a factor. - [NTSB SEA00LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA181.md): Cessna 172M · Brookings, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2000 · CGHNV · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of control during the landing attempt. Trees, a crosswind condition, the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, and a delayed remedial action were factors. - [NTSB IAD00LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA084.md): Cessna 150G · Conesus, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2000 · N8376J · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate preflight performance planning. - [NTSB CHI00LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA282.md): Piper PA-16 · Chesaning, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2000 · N5943H · Destroyed > The pilot failed to maintain clearance from the trees. A factor was the trees. - [NTSB FTW00LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA259.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Lariat, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 2000 · N1508V · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the antenna guy wire. A factor was the pilot's physical impairment from his use of diphenhydramine. - [NTSB LAX00LA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA331.md): E. J. Humphrey Christen Eagle II · Lake Elsinore, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2000 · N44ED · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from ground obstacles that resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree, while intentionally maneuvering at a low altitude, and the pilot's inattentive visual lookout. - [NTSB CHI00FA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA288.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Custer, SD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2000 · N4730Z · Destroyed > The pilot not maintaining clearance from the tree. Factors relating to this accident were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, the high density altitude, the inadequate rate of climb, the pilot's improper in-flight decision to fly into… - [NTSB ANC00LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA117.md): Cessna 180 · Sterling, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2000 · N2347C · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to attain clearance from trees during takeoff from a touch-and-go landing. A factor associated with the accident is the pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point. - [NTSB LAX00LA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA328.md): Hughes 269C · Rancho Murieta, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2000 · N50638 · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout during cruise, which subsequently led to a wire strike. - [NTSB FTW00LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA257.md): Air Tractor 402B · Segraves, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2000 · N6174H · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the irrigation system. A factor was the whirlwind weather condition. - [NTSB SEA00LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA175.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Wapato, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2000 · N87351 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees off the approach end of the runway, and his delay of the remedial action that would have allowed him to clear the trees. Factors include the pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath, trees off the… - [NTSB NYC00FA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA247.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Apple Creek, OH · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2000 · N2102X · Destroyed > The pilot's premature liftoff and failure to attain a proper climb rate. Factors related to the accident were the over-gross weight conditions, and the low cloud ceilings. - [NTSB CHI00FA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA284.md): Beech K35 · Manitowish Watr, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2000 · N3076C · Destroyed > the pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance from the trees during an approach on a dark, low overcast night, the pilot's improper use of an IFR procedure without clearance, and the pilot's improper in-flight decision to attempt an IFR approach without… - [NTSB MIA00LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA257.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · Canton, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2000 · N53SP · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout which resulted in the helicopter colliding with power lines, catching fire, and being consumed by fire after landing. - [NTSB CHI00LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA289.md): Cessna A188B · Nickerson, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2000 · N9326R · Substantial damage > altidude/clearance not obtained/maintained by the pilot. Factors to the accident were the hay bale, the inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot, the high-density altitude, and the high weight of the aircraft at the time of the accident. - [NTSB CHI00LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA279.md): Mockler Zodiac CH-600 · Carmel, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2000 · N1156L · Destroyed > the pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance from the tower. A factor was the tower. - [NTSB LAX00LA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA326.md): Bell 206B-3 · Salinas, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2000 · N207EH · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate visual surveillance of the worksite to see and avoid power transmission wires. - [NTSB IAD00FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00FA079.md): Mooney M20F · Jonestown, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2000 · N9436V · Destroyed > The pilot's delay in aborting the landing, which resulted in a collision with transmission wires. Factors in the accident were the pilot's improper inflight decision to attempt a landing with a 14-knot tailwind, and his use of an unapproved pain medication. - [NTSB FTW00LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA246.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Eudora, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2000 · N61389 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance while maneuvering. - [NTSB NYC00LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA242.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Nantucket, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2000 · N8133Z · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper glide path to the runway. Factors related to the accident were the fog conditions and the pilot’s fatigue. - [NTSB CHI00LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA273.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Parsons, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2000 · N93990 · Substantial damage > the pilot not maintaining clearance from the fence post and not attaining the proper touchdown point. A factor was the fence post. - [NTSB CHI00LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA270.md): Raven AS-55A · Lincoln, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2000 · N1073R · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to maintain clearance with the power lines. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's attention was diverted and the power lines which the balloon contacted. - [NTSB MIA00LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA276.md): Christian Quicksilver · Booneville, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2000 · UNREG · Substantial damage > an inadvertent stall at too low an altitude to allow recovery, which resulted in impact with trees. Factors in this accident were the owner/pilot was not a certified pilot, and lacked training. - [NTSB ANC00LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA106.md): Beech C-99 · Deadhorse, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2000 · N995SB · Substantial damage > An in-flight collision with a bird. - [NTSB MIA00LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA240.md): Lake LA-4 · Pensacola, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2000 · N2015L · Substantial damage > The pilot receiving instruction failure to achieve the proper touch down point during a water landing, and the CFI's improper supervision and failure to initiate a go-around in sufficient time to avoid and in-flight collision with trees, water, and subsequent… - [NTSB NYC00FA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA229.md): Cessna 182RG · Princeton, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2000 · N3674C · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to clear trees, for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB FTW00LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA232.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Helena, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2000 · N73184 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance. A contributing factor was the sun glare. - [NTSB FTW00LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA229.md): Aeronca 15AC · Pettigrew, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2000 · N1282H · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance during landing. - [NTSB IAD00LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA074.md): Unknown Bensen Gyrocopter · Macedon, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2000 · UNREG · Substantial damage > pilot's failure to maintain control of the gyrocopter. Factors in the accident were the pilot's lack of total flight experience and familiarity with the gyrocopter. - [NTSB DEN00FA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00FA149.md): Cessna 172N · Kamas, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2000 · N734UD · Destroyed > The pilot's improper inflight decision to enter a valley at low altitude and attempt a climb towards rising terrain. A factor was exceeding the airplane's climb performance. - [NTSB IAD00LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA073.md): Aviat A-1 · Kidron, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2000 · N79PS · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path and proper visual lookout that resulted in collision with wires. - [NTSB NYC00LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA224.md): Cessna 150 · East Moriches, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2000 · N103DP · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain a climb during climbout. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to reconfigure the flaps for the aborted landing. - [NTSB NYC00LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA221.md): Piper PA28-235 · Chester, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2000 · N8809W · Substantial damage > The CFI's delayed remedial action. - [NTSB DEN00LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA146.md): Aerostar S-77A · Steamboat Spgs, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2000 · N5164R · No damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a bush during the balloon landing. - [NTSB ATL00LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA078.md): Solo Wings Aquilla · Chatsworth, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2000 · UNREG · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering that resulted in the collision with trees and the ground. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=220&page=21 ## 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=20 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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