# 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 LAX99LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA107.md): Weatherly 620B · Yuma, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1999 · N2014U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from the power lines during an aerial application flight. A factor in the accident was the dark night lighting conditions.
- [NTSB CHI99LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA098.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Grand Rapids, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1999 · N57468 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate visual lookout. A factor to the accident was the unmarked transmission wire.
- [NTSB FTW99LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA080.md): Eurocopter BK 117 B-1 · Hockley, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 1999 · N220HH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines. A factor was the sunglare reducing the pilot's visibility.
- [NTSB NYC99FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA060.md): Cessna 170A · Leominster, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1999 · N1460D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper altitude during the approach.
- [NTSB CHI99LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA085.md): Beech 1900D · Milwaukee, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 1999 · N148SK · Substantial damage
  > the in-flight collision with a bird.
- [NTSB MIA99GA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99GA072.md): Bell OH-58C · Lakeland, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Feb 3, 1999 · N151ES · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in command's failure to maintain clearance from the tug. A related factor was the induced pressure.
- [NTSB FTW99LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA077.md): Bell 206L-3 · West Delta 105b · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1999 · N6603X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the oil platform's windsock on final approach to landing.
- [NTSB FTW99FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA074.md): Beech 95-B55 · Pearcy, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 1999 · N260LH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the minimum descent altitude during the instrument approach. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to follow the instrument approach procedure, trees, mountainous terrain, low ceilings and foggy weather conditions.
- [NTSB NYC99LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA053.md): Grove AIR Command · Centre Hall, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1999 · N52910 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a power line. A factor was the sunglare.
- [NTSB CHI99LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA077.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Hyannis, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1999 · N7188Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the transmission line. Factors associated with the accident were the transmission line, the low altitude at which the pilot was flying, and his diverted attention to a person on the ground.
- [NTSB CHI99FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA075.md): Beech BE-55 · Elkhart, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 1999 · N40HC · Destroyed
  > the pilot failed to maintain a proper glidepath and obstacle clearance. Factors were the fog and dark night.
- [NTSB CHI99FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA072.md): Beech 95-C55 · Pellston, MI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 1999 · N4920M · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain proper altitude/clearance on the approach and his flight into known icing conditions. Factors relating to this accident were the pilot flying with known equipment deficiencies, the pilot's physical impairment (alcohol), the…
- [NTSB MIA99LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA066.md): Schleicher ASW27 · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 1999 · N387T · Minor damage
  > an in-flight collision with wires.
- [NTSB LAX99LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA073.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Arlington, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 1999 · N4129S · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of his student and his failure to initiate timely remedial action. Contributing factors were the student's failure to maintain the proper glidepath under the existing downdraft condition, the flight instructor's…
- [NTSB SEA99FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99FA027.md): Beech 58P · Yamhill, OR · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 1999 · N700LF · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from hilly terrain while maneuvering below a low ceiling. Factors include a dark night, a low ceiling, fog, and hilly terrain.
- [NTSB MIA99LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA059.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Conyers, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1998 · N8253E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to attempt a touch-and-go landing with insufficient runway remaining, and his failure to maintain adequate clearance from an object (tree).
- [NTSB MIA99LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA044.md): Rockwell 114A · New Smyrna Bch, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1998 · N5913N · Destroyed
  > The pilots failure to maintain adequate altitude clearance with the terrain during final approach, and the subsequent collision with high vegetation and a road sign.
- [NTSB SEA99LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA019.md): Robinson R-22B · Carnation, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1998 · N2304W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a wire. Related factors were the pilot's performance of a low pass, a transmission wire, and difficulty encountered by the pilot in detecting the wire visually.
- [NTSB CHI99FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA047.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Waterford, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1998 · N59902 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's descent below the decision height for the instrument approach.
- [NTSB DEN99FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99FA024.md): Robinson R-22 Beta II · Deming, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1998 · N8340J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance of the transmission wire. Factors were the transmission wire, and the glaring sunlight condition.
- [NTSB CHI99LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA046.md): Grumman G-164B · Naponee, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1998 · N6676Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to identify the wires prior to spraying the field and the low altitude at which the pilot was flying. A factor was the wires which the airplane contacted.
- [NTSB FTW99LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA042.md): Holiman Pietenpol Aircamper · England, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1998 · N396S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the powerline while maneuvering.
- [NTSB SEA99LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA016.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-900 · Idaho City, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1998 · N977LF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's not obtaining/maintaining clearance with the unmarked transmission lines. Contributing factors were environmental (dusk) conditions, the transmission lines, and both the pilot-in-command and the ground personnel not identifying the…
- [NTSB CHI99FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA042.md): Cessna 172F · Coleman, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1998 · N72RE · Destroyed
  > pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees and his intentional flight into IMC conditions. Factors contributing to this accident were the pilot's lack of instrument certification, his becoming lost in the poor weather, his inadequate preparation for…
- [NTSB SEA99LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA017.md): Champion 7ECA · Jardine, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1998 · N8306V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate clearance with trees and terrain. Contributing factors were unfavorable winds, mountainous terrain and trees.
- [NTSB MIA99LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA036.md): Cessna 172C · Tallahassee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1998 · N1377Y · Substantial damage
  > an on ground collision with a horse.
- [NTSB CHI99LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA037.md): Beech BE-55 · Crystal, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1998 · N5638S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot failed to maintain the proper glidepath. A factor was the sunglare.
- [NTSB IAD99FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99FA020.md): Burgess RV-6 · Edgewater, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1998 · N956DB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from the trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's unfamiliarity with the geographic location and dark night conditions.
- [NTSB ATL99FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99FA020.md): Cessna 172N · Concord, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1998 · N92KK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight decision and his failure to maintain clearance during approach that resulted in collision with utility lines. Related factors were dark night, trees and low ceilings.
- [NTSB MIA99FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99FA034.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Olive Branch, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1998 · N83396 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to follow IFR procedures when he descended below the published minimum descent altitude.
- [NTSB SEA99LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA012.md): Stinson 108-2 · Rainier, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1998 · N9755K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from objects in the approach path. Factors include the marked wires near the end of the runway.
- [NTSB SEA99TA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99TA010.md): Cessna TR182 · Desert Aire, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Nov 6, 1998 · N756YE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude and/or clearance over a power line crossing the river, resulting in collision with a static wire at the top of the crossing structure. Factors included the static wire, and inadequate marking of the static…
- [NTSB CHI99LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA026.md): Tomschin Mini 500 · Clinton, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1998 · N316AZ · Substantial damage
  > the non-pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power lines. Factors contributing to this accident were the non-pilot's lack of total experience and the power lines.
- [NTSB MIA99FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99FA027.md): Cessna C-182Q · Piedmont, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1998 · N735JZ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to continue the flight under visual flight rules into deteriorating visibility, and his failure to maintain altitude clearance with the terrain.
- [NTSB NYC99FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA015.md): Cessna 172N · Linden, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1998 · N6214F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power lines. A factor was sunglare.
- [NTSB SEA99GA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99GA007.md): Cessna 182P · Deming, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 23, 1998 · N1324M · Destroyed
  > Terrain clearance was not maintained for undetermined reasons. Mountainous terrain was a factor.
- [NTSB NYC99LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA014.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Mattituck, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1998 · N31869 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the airplane's directional control during a go-around.
- [NTSB FTW99LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA009.md): Cessna 172H · Conroe, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1998 · N2513L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with trees. Factors were the fogged front windshield and side windows.
- [NTSB LAX99LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA009.md): Cessna 182P · Payson, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1998 · N1938M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment during a go-around.
- [NTSB ATL99LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA009.md): Air Tractor AT502B · Bainbridge, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1998 · N6037N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout which resulted in a collision with an irrigation unit located in the field.
- [NTSB DEN99FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99FA009.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Montrose, CO · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1998 · N39663 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper inflight planning/decision. Factors were a reduction in the airplane's climb and turn capabilities, the aft c.g. limit being exceeded, and the pilot's lack of familiarity with the geographic area and his lack of experience in the airplane…
- [NTSB CHI99LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA004.md): Cessna 182N · Genesee, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1998 · N92322 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the subsequent failure to attain clearance with the trees during takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were the trees, dark night conditions, and fog which resulted in the lack of visual…
- [NTSB FTW99LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA005.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Ringling, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1998 · N502S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance. A factor was the sun glare which impaired the pilot's vision.
- [NTSB SEA99LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA001.md): Aerospatiale SA-315B · Big Sky, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1998 · N5803J · Destroyed
  > The failure of the ground handlers (chokers) to follow procedures, and separation of the tail rotor system. Contributing factors were incorrect long line hook (size), jamming of the hook release, trees and gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB NYC99LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA004.md): Enstrom F280 · Bow, NH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1998 · N8618N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and his failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tower. A factor in this accident was the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB CHI99LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA001.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Bad Axe, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1998 · N648FL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from the wires.
- [NTSB ATL99LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA002.md): Cessna 188B · Tellasse, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1998 · N4832R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a utility line while conducting a swath run.
- [NTSB ATL99LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA001.md): Cessna C-172F · Ball Ground, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1998 · N5588R · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain directional control of the airplane on take-off, during gusty conditions, resulting in a collision with a tree.
- [NTSB NYC98LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA192.md): Cessna 140 · Watertown, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1998 · N72929 · Destroyed
  > Was the pilot's misjudged altitude of the airplane prior to performing a stall, and which resulted in the main landing gear contacting a rock wall.
- [NTSB FTW98FA411](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA411.md): Cessna 170B · Weatherford, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1998 · N3469D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=220&page=27

## 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=26

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