# 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 NYC99FA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA213.md): Cessna 172N · Sussex, NJ · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1999 · N737CJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to takeoff with a tailwind. Factor's in this accident were the tailwind condition and pressure to depart caused by other airplanes performing successful downwind departures.
- [NTSB FTW99LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA238.md): Burkhart Grob 103C · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1999 · N103MS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain proper runway alignment of the glider resulting in failure to maintain obstacle clearance. A factor was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB ANC99LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA127.md): Maule M-7 · Kotzebue, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1999 · N770AS · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a bird.
- [NTSB LAX99LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA284.md): Aerospatiale AS350B3 · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1999 · N5224R · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with the fence while landing. A factor was the failure of the helipad to meet the obstacle clearance design criteria specified in FAA Advisory Circular guidance.
- [NTSB NYC99LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA211.md): Aeromot AMT-300 · Block Island, RI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1999 · N111TE · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff
- [NTSB MIA99LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA238.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Jackson, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1999 · N6685J · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, which resulted in taking off with the airplane's maximum gross weight exceeded, and subsequent impact with trees. Factors in this accident were high temperatures and an in-flight encounter with a…
- [NTSB FTW99LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA239.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Hart, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1999 · N15119 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with power lines.
- [NTSB NYC99FA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA210.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Saddle Island, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1999 · N98PK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from trees.
- [NTSB FTW99LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA236.md): Aeronca 7DC · Helena, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1999 · N4526E · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's low altitude.
- [NTSB CHI99LA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA307.md): Cessna 150L · Garrett, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1999 · N161BA · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper inflight planning/decision to land and takeoff on the airstrip which was unsuitable and closed, and the pilot's failure to attain clearance with the trees during the takeoff initial climb. Factors associated with the accident were the…
- [NTSB MIA99FA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99FA230.md): Cessna 210L · Tampa, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1999 · N640AJ · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to follow procedures and directives established by the operator for his failure to fuel the airplane after landing following the first leg. Contributing to the accident was the total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.…
- [NTSB LAX99TA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99TA274.md): Air Tractor AT-802A · Elko, NV · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 19, 1999 · N9190G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate terrain/obstacle clearance altitude margin while engaged in fire fighting operations.
- [NTSB CHI99LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA303.md): Cessna A188B · Seward, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1999 · N136MC · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power line. A factor relating to this accident was the power line.
- [NTSB MIA99LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA229.md): Air Tractor AT-402 · Holly Bluff, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1999 · N1510Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain visual separation between his airplane and a tree while maneuvering during aerial application and the subsequent collision with the tree and the terrain. A factor in the accident was the sunglare on the airplane's windscreen.
- [NTSB DEN99FA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99FA148.md): Grumman American AA-5 · Newcastle, WY · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1999 · N1370R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and inadequate altitude/clearance from the transmission wires.
- [NTSB ATL99LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA117.md): Quicksilver GT-500 · Ormond Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1999 · N5503M · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight collision with an object for an undetermined reasons. A factor was the stolen/unauthorized use of the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI99LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA287.md): Rockwell S-2R · Garden City, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1999 · N4923X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudging his pull-up maneuver resulting in contact with the wire. A contributing factor was the wire.
- [NTSB DEN99LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA141.md): Cessna 152 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1999 · N89186 · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent collision with a bird.
- [NTSB CHI99FA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA285.md): Bell 206B · Custer, SD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1999 · N67JJ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from the trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadvertent settling with power.
- [NTSB NYC99FA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA193.md): Piper PA28R-180 · Seven Springs, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1999 · N3892T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain a rate of climb after takeoff due to spatial disorientation. Factors in this accident were low ceilings, fog, and the pilot's lack experience in instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB CHI99FA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA284.md): Bellanca 7GCAA · Titonka, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1999 · N5033G · Destroyed
  > The low altitude maneuver attempted and altitude/clearance not being maintained by the pilot, which resulted in an impact with a pine tree. A factor to the accident was the pine tree.
- [NTSB FTW99LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA216.md): Cessna 172RG · Celina, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1999 · N9620B · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot in command to use all of the available runway for takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI99LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA280.md): Mooney M20J · Gainesville, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1999 · N11652 · Destroyed
  > the inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot and all available runway exceeded by the pilot. The trees and power lines were contributing factors.
- [NTSB NYC99LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA194.md): Cessna 182P · Dorrance, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1999 · N4352P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude, and his failure to do a go-around.
- [NTSB CHI99FA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA278.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Grayslake, IL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1999 · N56718 · Destroyed
  > the pilot not maintaining altitude and clearance. Factors were the light condition of night, the pilot's lack of recent experience in night operations, and the transmission wire.
- [NTSB MIA99FA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99FA208.md): Gulfstream American AA-1B · Hilliard, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1999 · N9888L · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to obtain notams and his improper planning and decision to use a closed runway for takeoff with tall trees on the departure end, resulting in a subsequent collision with the trees.
- [NTSB SEA99LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA134.md): Cessna 182 · Middleton, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1999 · N5510B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an object. Power lines were a factor.
- [NTSB FTW99LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA208.md): Piper J3C-65 · Sanger, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1999 · N42378 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain clearance with the power line.
- [NTSB CHI99FA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA267.md): Air Tractor AT502B · Giltner, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1999 · N5008Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout, and his failure to maintain clearance from the guy wire. A factor was the guy wire.
- [NTSB FTW99LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA202.md): Cessna A150M · Alvin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1999 · N2721J · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's excessive rotation while performing a soft field takeoff, which resulted in a delayed lift-off and the ensuing failure to attain obstacle clearance.
- [NTSB NYC99LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA182.md): Cessna 210 · Newton, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1999 · N9712X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to secure the oil cap after adding oil; the flight instructor's failure to insure the preflight was completed properly; and oil on the windshield obstructing forward vision.
- [NTSB CHI99LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA248.md): Robinson R22 · Spring Green, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1999 · N2313D · Substantial damage
  > the pilots failure to maintain clearance with the wire. A factor was the wire.
- [NTSB ATL99LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA113.md): Beech BE23 · Vidalia, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1999 · N2381Z · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff from an unsuitable pasture. A factor contributing to the accident consisted of previous damage to the leading edges of the wings.
- [NTSB SEA99LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA135.md): Quicksilver MX II A-HP · Coram, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1999 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The non-rated pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while taking off from a gravel pit. Factors include a downdraft.
- [NTSB ATL99LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA111.md): Cessna 150M · Asheboro, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1999 · N704ET · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed that resulted in a stall and the subsequent collision with trees.
- [NTSB IAD99LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA054.md): Cessna 150 · Granville, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1999 · N50079 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's not maintaining a proper glidepath during the visual approach to the runway.
- [NTSB FTW99LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA189.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Springtown, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1999 · N44677 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the trees during the initial takeoff climb. A factor was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB ATL99LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA106.md): Cessna A188B · Panther Burn, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1999 · N731VR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance that resulted in the in-flight collision with trees. A factor was his diverted attention following the failure of the DGPS.
- [NTSB SEA99LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA114.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Shelley, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1999 · N90807 · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate clearance with obstacles. A contributing factor were the trees.
- [NTSB NYC99LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA171.md): Guy Pitts S-1S · Norwalk, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1999 · N2118 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to conduct a low level aerobatic maneuver, and his subsequent loss of awareness regarding the location of trees at that level.
- [NTSB CHI99FA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA223.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Fertile, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1999 · N7314P · Destroyed
  > the inadvertent stall. Factors relating to this accident were the instructor pilot maneuvering the airplane at very low altitude and the trees.
- [NTSB CHI99FA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA222.md): Cessna 182E · Menominee Falls, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1999 · N2899Y · Destroyed
  > the pilots failure to maintain adequate clearance. A factor was the static wire.
- [NTSB SEA99FA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99FA104.md): Harry Tomlinson Coot A · Arlington, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1999 · N700HT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to attain adequate clearance from power transmission lines.
- [NTSB CHI99LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA216.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer G-164B · Fisher, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1999 · N8029K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the crop during an aerial application spray run.
- [NTSB CHI99LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA214.md): Weatherly 620B · Timber Lake, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1999 · N350WR · Substantial damage
  > the pilots selection of the shorter runway and his failure to abort the takeoff. Factors to the accident were the high density altitude, the fence and the fence posts.
- [NTSB CHI99LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA225.md): Mooney M20J · Harbor Springs, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1999 · N201HG · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and his failure to maintain clearance with the trees. Factors associated with the accident were the gusty winds, wind shear, and the trees.
- [NTSB SEA99LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA099.md): Whithington Kitfox 1200 · Caldwell, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1999 · N818HW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles along his departure path. Factors include the pilot's incorrect positioning of the flaps prior to takeoff, and a transmission wire and trees along the aircraft's flight path.
- [NTSB FTW99FA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA176.md): Cessna T210L · Petersburg, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1999 · N93058 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain obstacle clearance.
- [NTSB LAX99LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA229.md): Aerostar Rally RX-7 · Prescott Valley, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1999 · N6426K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and subsequent failure to maintain adequate clearance with the wires.
- [NTSB IAD99LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA050.md): Boeing Stearman PT17 · Lock Haven, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1999 · N61467 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper inflight decision to fly at an inadequate altitude and his improper visual lookout which resulted in a collision with wires.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=220&page=25

## 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=24

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