# 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 CHI98LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA238.md): Cessna A188B · Strandquist, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1998 · N5829G · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maneuver to avoid obstructions. A factor was the trees.
- [NTSB ATL98LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA092.md): Cessna 182 · Green Sea, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1998 · N7247E · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent activation of the skydivers pilot chute, pulling him into the horizontal stabilizer/elevator, resulting in substantial damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB SEA98LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA155.md): Burkhart Grob G102 · Douglas, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1998 · N707NL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from objects on the ground. Factors include misjudgment of weather conditions (unfavorable winds).
- [NTSB SEA98LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA116.md): Cessna A150M · Langley, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1998 · N8153V · Substantial damage
  > Clearance from an object was not maintained. The pilot's lack of recent experience in the type of aircraft, improper use of carburetor heat and exceeding the gross weight of the airplane were factors.
- [NTSB CHI98LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA239.md): Robinson R-44 · Cassville, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1998 · N8329B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and weather evaluation that resulted in flight into adverse weather conditions. Factors to the accident were a preflight briefing service not being used and the transmission wire.
- [NTSB FTW98FA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA290.md): Cessna A188B · Panhandle, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1998 · N3845J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power transmission wires while maneuvering during an aerial application flight.
- [NTSB MIA98LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA191.md): Cessna 152 · Columbia, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1998 · N6363B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in initiating a go-around, which resulted in an inflight collision with power lines.
- [NTSB CHI98LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA225.md): Cessna 172 · Flushing, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1998 · N20043 · Substantial damage
  > was a delayed go-around maneuver by the pilot. Factors associated with this accident were the pilot misjudging his final approach altitude and glide path, having inadequate altitude to clear the trees at the end of the runway, and inadequate training on how…
- [NTSB SEA98LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA112.md): Aviat Husky A-1 · Triple R Ranch, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1998 · N7XJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of distance and his failure to initiate a go-around. A factor was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB NYC98LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA135.md): Taylorcraft BC12-65 · West Buxton, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1998 · N47893 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to see-and-avoid power lines (inadequate visual lookout), as he was approaching to make a water landing on a river.
- [NTSB FTW98GA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98GA286.md): Lockheed SP-2H · Reserve, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jun 28, 1998 · N14835 · Destroyed
  > Failure of the copilot to maintain both lateral and vertical clearance from the trees, and failure of the captain to provide adequate supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB FTW98FA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA287.md): Cessna 175 · Clovis, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1998 · N7366M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance and the proper landing glide path. Also causal was his loss of aircraft control during an attempted go-around. Factors were the dark night light conditions, the pilot's recent lack of sleep, and the…
- [NTSB CHI98LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA220.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Fargo, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1998 · N7174B · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the powerline during a swath run. A factor associated with the accident was the powerline.
- [NTSB CHI98LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA219.md): Piper PA-36-300 · Mobridge, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1998 · N3760E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power lines. Factors associated with the accident were the power lines, and the separation of the vertical stabilizer and rudder which resulted in the pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the…
- [NTSB CHI98LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA216.md): Piper PA-36-375 · Stephen, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1998 · N82585 · Substantial damage
  > the visual lookout not being maintained by the pilot. A factor to the accident was the transmission wire.
- [NTSB CHI98LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA214.md): Cessna 188B · South Haven, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1998 · N9209R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot misjudging his distance and not maintaining the proper altitude. A factor was trees.
- [NTSB CHI98LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA208.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Winchester, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1998 · N4539R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's low altitude flight and failure to maintain clearance, resulting in collision with trees. A factor was trees.
- [NTSB ANC98LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA104.md): Cessna 207 · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1998 · N2162C · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a large bird.
- [NTSB FTW98LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA263.md): Moore B-8MJ · Pauls Valley, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1998 · N4874X · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the hangar. A factor was the pilot's maneuvering at a low altitude.
- [NTSB ANC98LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA073.md): Lake LA-4 · Saint Mary'S, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1998 · N19AK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's diverted attention during takeoff, and his failure to maintain a proper climb rate. A factor associated with the accident was the presence of birds.
- [NTSB LAX98LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA198.md): Boeing Stearman A75N1 · Riverbank, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1998 · N48576 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout for on-coming ground traffic.
- [NTSB ATL98LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA083.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Destin, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1998 · N55369 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and her failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance during an attempted go-around. A factor was the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB SEA98LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA095.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Starbuck, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1998 · N8252K · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate visual lookout. A contributing factor was the unmarked transmission lines.
- [NTSB CHI98LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA198.md): Bell 47G · Le Center, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1998 · N73284 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the wire. A factor associated with the accident was the wire which the helicopter contacted.
- [NTSB SEA98FA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98FA084.md): McDonnell Douglas 369FF · Shoshone, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1998 · N16031 · Substantial damage
  > Failure to maintain clearance from wires. A transmission wire was a factor.
- [NTSB MIA98FA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FA172.md): Aero Commander Callair A-9 · Ocean Springs, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1998 · N7736V · Destroyed
  > an in-flight collision with a nylon rope (wire), resulting in a loss of engine power, an inadvertent stall, and subsequent impact with the ground.
- [NTSB FTW98LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA250.md): Piper PA-22 · Balko, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1998 · N200HA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning which failed to assure adequate climb performance to clear an obstacle (fence) during takeoff climb.
- [NTSB CHI98LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA184.md): Balloon Works Firefly 7-15 · Waterloo, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1998 · N25491 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines during climb. A factor was the power lines.
- [NTSB FTW98LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA247.md): Cessna 150G · Claremore, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1998 · N6256S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance.
- [NTSB FTW98FA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA238.md): Bell 47G · Bixby, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 24, 1998 · N9954F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power lines.
- [NTSB CHI98LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA173.md): Cessna 310R · Augusta, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1998 · N5247J · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the current local weather conditions and his failure to maintain a climb after takeoff. Factors related to the accident were the fog, the powerlines, and spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB ANC98LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA056.md): Cessna 207 · Quinhagak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1998 · N755AB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, and his premature liftoff, resulting in a collision with a runway light fixture. Factors in the accident were wet runway conditions, and a rough and uneven runway surface with potholes.
- [NTSB SEA98LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA080.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Idaho Falls, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1998 · N1009T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a power transmission line during an aerial application flight. Factors include a power line located just beyond the boundary of the field being sprayed, and the pilot's incorrect judgement of the distance between…
- [NTSB NYC98LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA110.md): Cessna 337B · Montgomery, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1998 · N5471S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper decision to initiate a takeoff with the rear engine inoperative, which resulted in an airplane that could not climb sufficiently to clear obstacles (trees).
- [NTSB FTW98LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA225.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Parkin, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1998 · N502JF · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in his failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from trees at the departure end of the airstrip. Related factors were: high density altitude and trees at the departure end of the airstrip.
- [NTSB CHI98LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA155.md): Wsk Pzl Mielec M-18A · Dawson, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1998 · N2284B · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the telephone pole. Factors associated with the accident were the pole and the glare from the rising sun.
- [NTSB FTW98LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA217.md): Ayres SR2-T34 · Dewitt, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1998 · N393KW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper clearance from a fixed obstacle [utility pole] while maneuvering. A factor was pilot fatigue.
- [NTSB CHI98LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA148.md): Cessna 150K · Clarkston, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1998 · N5876G · Substantial damage
  > the pilot selected unsuitable terrain on which to make the precautionary landing due to weather. Factors associated with the accident were the fog, low ceiling, poor in-flight planning, the precautionary landing, the loose wet gravel on which the…
- [NTSB CHI98LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA144.md): Cessna 170A · Emily, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1998 · N1491D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper rate of descent on final. A factor was the vegetation (bushes).
- [NTSB FTW98IA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98IA208.md): Boeing 727-25C · Colorado Sprngs, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 8, 1998 · N116FE · Minor damage
  > An inadvertent inflight collision with a flock of large birds.
- [NTSB ATL98LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA074.md): Piper PA-30 · Hendersonville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1998 · N7312Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and improper go-around procedures resulting in collision with wires, trees, and the ground. Factors were the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane and the short runway.
- [NTSB MIA98LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA150.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Woodstock, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1998 · N3900P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to establish a positive climb to outclimb obstacle (tree) and his decision to execute a takeoff with a tailwind.
- [NTSB LAX98FA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA149.md): Robinson R22 · Irwindale, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 1, 1998 · N8365D · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to observe in a timely manner and maintain clearance from electrical power transmission wires and her improper maneuver to avoid the obstruction.
- [NTSB NYC98LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA104.md): Hispano Aviacion HA200B Saeta · Xenia, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1998 · N9108Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude clearance with trees after an improper decision to perform low level aerobatics.
- [NTSB ATL98LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA068.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Tampa, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1998 · N2125N · Substantial damage
  > In-flight collision with a bird, which separated a fuel line causing a loss of engine power, and resulting in an emergency landing on unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB CHI98LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA134.md): Cessna 172 · Eagle River, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1998 · N79006 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot failed to compensate for the wind conditions, improperly executed a go-around when he raised the flaps, and failed to maintain obstacle clearance with the trees.
- [NTSB MIA98LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA138.md): Kaas Express · Lakeland, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1998 · N12EX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing flare/touchdown.
- [NTSB LAX98LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA137.md): Grumman American AA5B · Aguanga, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1998 · N28565 · Substantial damage
  > the lack of available published information regarding obstructions and nonstandard lighting at the private airport, and the lack of a lighted and properly marked displaced threshold.
- [NTSB MIA98LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA134.md): American Blimp A-1-50 · Quincy, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1998 · N151LG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's and groundcrew chief's failure to properly evaluate wind conditions prior to attempting to moor the blimp.
- [NTSB CHI98FA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA123.md): Cessna 180J · Ashland, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1998 · N828CE · Destroyed
  > the pilot failing to maintain separation from the trees. Factors contributing to this accident were the trees and the pilot being too low in altitude.

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## 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
```

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