# 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 31 of 93 · 4,605 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB LAX97LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA248.md): Bell 47G-2 · Buttonwillow, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1997 · N919SF · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate clearance from a utility pole (obstruction) during aerial application. The obstruction was a related factor. - [NTSB FTW97LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA276.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer G-164B · Palestine, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1997 · N8031K · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the wire transmission line due to his diverted attention. - [NTSB SEA97LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA172.md): Grumman G-164A · Pingree, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1997 · N6550 · Destroyed > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate clearance with the power lines. A contributing factor was the unmarked power lines. - [NTSB SEA97LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA170.md): Cessna 172M · Donnelly, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1997 · N1418U · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to perform proper preflight planning for the flight, and his failure to obtain/maintain clearance from trees during takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident include the pilot's delayed remedial action, his improper use of flaps, and… - [NTSB MIA97LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA210.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · Woodeberry, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1997 · N7981 · Destroyed > in-flight collision with a fence during takeoff. Factors in this accident were the pilot's inadequate pre-flight by not calculating the total weight of the airplane, and high temperatures. - [NTSB ANC97LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA101.md): Boeing D75N1 · Eagle, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1997 · N60821 · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and his inadequate in-flight planning/decision making during an aborted landing. - [NTSB NYC97LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA141.md): Cessna 182 · Springfield, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1997 · N8568T · Substantial damage > the pilot's misjudgment of distance and speed, and his delay in aborting the landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point for landing, and proximity of the fence to the runway. - [NTSB MIA97LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA208.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Altha, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1997 · N1509C · Destroyed > the pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol which led to his failure to maintain control of the airplane. - [NTSB SEA97LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA161.md): Cessna 170B · Bend, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1997 · N37RA · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to attain a proper climb rate. High density altitude and the pilot's failure to use all of the available runway were factors. - [NTSB MIA97LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA205.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Mooresville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1997 · N7636S · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point on landing resulting in a go-around, and a subsequent in-flight collision with trees and terrain. - [NTSB CHI97LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA207.md): Balloon Works Firefly 7 · Columbia, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1997 · N1527B · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to properly judge the landing approach. The proximity of transmission wires was a related factor. - [NTSB CHI97LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA194.md): Cessna 170B · Karlin, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1997 · N2416D · Destroyed > the pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol, his resultant improper planning/decision, and his inadequate visual lookout while buzzing, which resulted in failure to see-and-avoid the top (ground/static) wires of an electrical power line. - [NTSB ATL97LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA096.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Spruce Pine, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1997 · N5807U · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance after turning the wrong way in a traffic pattern. - [NTSB LAX97LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA239.md): Cessna 172 · Aguiguan Island, Mauritius · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1997 · N8189B · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment while landing on an undeveloped private dirt strip. - [NTSB ATL97LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA094.md): Maule MX-7-180C · Dyersburg, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1997 · N71VF · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper planning/decision and failure to insure the that airplane would remain clear of trees during the go-around. Factors relating to the accident included: the high temperature, high density altitude, and the proximity of trees. - [NTSB FTW97LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA242.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Edna, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1997 · N4396S · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from a guy wire, during a swath run. - [NTSB CHI97LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA192.md): Cessna A188B · Mcgregor, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1997 · N4485Q · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper planning/decision, his failure to abort the takeoff while sufficient runway was remaining, and/or his failure to jettison his load in order to achieve sufficient climb rate to clear trees. His lack of certification and training to perform… - [NTSB SEA97LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA155.md): Piper PA-18 · Prineville, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1997 · N1182A · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area, his improper decision to attempt an aborted takeoff on a short airstrip surround by rising terrain and trees, and his failure to maintain clearance from the trees during the aborted takeoff attempt. Factors… - [NTSB MIA97LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA199.md): Sloan RV-6 · Muscle Shoals, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1997 · N626BA · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to see-and-avoid the bales of hay duirng the takeoff roll, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a bale at liftoff and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. - [NTSB ANC97FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97FA092.md): Cessna 207A · Nome, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1997 · N207SP · Destroyed > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain adequate clearance from an obstruction (antenna tower). Factors in the accident were low ceilings and visibility, and the pilot's lack of familiarity with… - [NTSB FTW97LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA233.md): Grumman G-164B · Swifton, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1997 · N6740Q · Destroyed > the pilot's improper planning/decision. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's lack of recent experience in type of airplane, the weather condition (high temperature and tailwind), and the proximity of the fence and trees to the runway. - [NTSB CHI97LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA174.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Faulkton, SD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1997 · N7378Z · Destroyed > the pilot's inability to see the power lines and the power lines. Factors contributing to this accident were the trees and the sunglare. - [NTSB SEA97LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA145.md): Ross/Stonecipher Vans RV-6 · Woods Cross, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1997 · N345JE · Substantial damage > a bird strike, which penetrated the aircraft canopy. High grass (hay crop) in the forced landing area was a related factor. - [NTSB LAX97LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA215.md): Schempp-Hirth Nimbus 3/24.5 · Macdoel, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1997 · N4427M · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to see and avoid a set of power lines while making an off-airport landing due to a lack of lift. - [NTSB CHI97LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA168.md): Cessna 150G · Franklin, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1997 · N3787J · Destroyed > the instructor pilot stalled the aircraft as a result of inadequate preflight planning. Factors included the transmission wire, the rising terrain, and the trees at the departure end of the runway. - [NTSB NYC97LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA117.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Harrisonburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1997 · N2537Z · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point. A contributing factor was the transmission line. - [NTSB SEA97LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA138.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Waldport, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1997 · N1438T · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation to ensure he could execute a safe departure in the meteorological conditions present at the time. Related factors included: the unfavorable/variable/gusty wind conditions; and a power line near the… - [NTSB NYC97LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA119.md): Enstrom F-280C · Sharon, VT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1997 · N5700J · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper decision to descend and fly at 100 feet over a river and his failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance, which resulted in the in-flight collision with wires. - [NTSB SEA97LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA136.md): Staudacher S-260-2 · Wallace, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1997 · N540S · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in his failure to maintain adequate altitude/distance from wooded terrain during a low-altitude course reversal. Related factors include mountainous/hilly terrain, blind canyon, low ceiling, and trees in… - [NTSB IAD97LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA083.md): Ercoupe G · Dalton, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1997 · N94435 · Destroyed > the pilot's delay in aborting the landing after allowing the airplane to touchdown long. His failure to attain a proper touchdown point was a related factor. - [NTSB CHI97LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA159.md): Piper PA-25 · Sullivan, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1997 · N6339Z · Substantial damage > the pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions in an airplane not equipped for flight into IMC. Factors were: the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, his inadequate evaluation of the weather, and fog. - [NTSB NYC97LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA107.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Walton, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1997 · N38758 · Destroyed > The pilot's improper inflight decision to establish an approach without confirming the landing area, and his delayed go-around, which resulted in the inflight collision with trees. - [NTSB NYC97LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA105.md): North American Navion · Fredericksburg, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1997 · N91711 · Destroyed > The pilot's delayed go-around which resulted in the inflight collision with trees off the departure end of the runway. - [NTSB CHI97LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA156.md): Champion 7ECA · Gregory, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1997 · N5253X · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper planning/decision. The tailwind and location of trees were related factors. - [NTSB MIA97FA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA176.md): Cessna 172N · Comerio, PR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1997 · N4752D · Destroyed > the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in his failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from obstructions on rising terrain. - [NTSB CHI97LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA150.md): Grumman G164 · Illinois City, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1997 · N474Y · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to see and maintain clearance from a static wire. The proximity of the wire was a related factor. - [NTSB CHI97LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA144.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Arcadia, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1997 · N5892W · Destroyed > improper planning/decision by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's selection of the wrong runway for takeoff, and the resultant tailwind. - [NTSB FTW97LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA196.md): Ayres S2R-T34 · Welsh, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1997 · N30982 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a moving vehicle. Factors were: the lack of runway signs and a runway safety area, and the difficulty for the pilot and driver of the vehicle to visually detect each other due to high vegetation at the edge of… - [NTSB NYC97LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA097.md): Enstrom 280-C · Clarksburg, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1997 · N613LG · No damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the hangar. - [NTSB ATL97LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA073.md): Capstaff Challenger II · Southern Pines, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1997 · UNREG · Substantial damage > The pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol which led to his failure to maintain clearance from obstacles. - [NTSB CHI97LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA138.md): Cessna 172 · Flushing, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1997 · N8811Z · Substantial damage > was the pilot not maintaining sufficient altitude to clear obstructions. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot was inattentive to the airplane's altitude. - [NTSB CHI97LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA136.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Flushing, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1997 · N625EE · Substantial damage > the pilot's misjudgment of distance and speed on final approach, his failure to attain the proper touchdown point for landing, and his delay in initiating a go-around (aborted landing). Factors related to the accident were: darkness, and the proximity of… - [NTSB CHI97LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA124.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Huron, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1997 · N23640 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from known transmission lines. - [NTSB IAD97LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA069.md): Jaquish Challenger Spec II · Mansfield, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1997 · N9213A · Substantial damage > inadequate visual lookout by the pilot, which led to an in-flight collision with an electrical wire. Related factors were: low altitude flight by the pilot, and the proximity of the transmission line. - [NTSB NYC97FA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97FA080.md): Piper PA-60-601P · Waterford, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1997 · N885JC · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to follow the published instrument (IFR) approach procedure, by failing to maintain the minimum altitude for that segment of the approach. - [NTSB FTW97LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA167.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · Hatch, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1997 · N7696 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the wires. A factor was the sunglare. - [NTSB IAD97FA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97FA065.md): Lockheed PV2 · Blandburg, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1997 · N6856C · Destroyed > Pilot in command misjudged his maneuvering altitude. Factors to this accident were the mountainous terrain, windy conditions, turbulence in the area, and smoke. - [NTSB MIA97LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA143.md): Cessna 150G · Raleigh, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1997 · N3235X · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to maintain proper runway alignment during the attempted landing and go-around. Factors relating to the accident were: the gusty crosswind condition, and proximity of trees to the runway. - [NTSB ATL97FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97FA060.md): Beech C23 · Athens, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1997 · N6005T · Destroyed > pilot impairment of judgment and performance, due to alcohol; and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude or clearance from obstacles, while maneuvering at low altitude at night. Darkness was a related factor. - [NTSB CHI97LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA106.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Highmore, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1997 · N1008P · Substantial damage > a premature lift-off of the airplane by the pilot in command. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=220&page=32 ## 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=31 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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