# 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 LAX97LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA160.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Llano, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1997 · N2037T · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition, and his failure to maintain proper altitude and clearance from the boundry fence, during an approach to land on the runway. Factors relating to the accident were: the crosswind, and…
- [NTSB ANC97LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA056.md): Boeing 747-400 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1997 · VRHUK · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a large bird.
- [NTSB NYC97LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA063.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Lincoln Park, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1997 · N3604W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance due to his diverted attention in attempting to re-illuminate the runway lights, which resulted in an inflight collision with a tree.
- [NTSB ATL97LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA052.md): Burkhart Grob G-103-TWIN II · Lancaster, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1997 · N54553 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper use of the spoilers, while approaching to land, which allowed the glider to get low on final approach and strike trees. The pilot's lack of recent flying experience and lack of experience in the make and model of glider were related…
- [NTSB MIA97LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA101.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26E · Benton, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1997 · N33WP · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain altitude and clearance from the trees on a ridge line.
- [NTSB FTW97LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA134.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Paragould, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1997 · N7319Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees resulting in jammed control surfaces. A factor was that aircraft control was not possible by the pilot.
- [NTSB LAX97LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA127.md): Passadori Norman Breezy · Gilroy, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1997 · N16KB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's delayed decision to reverse course while climbing into rising terrain, and his failure to maintain an adequate airspeed margin which resulted in a stall/mush into trees and terrain.
- [NTSB FTW97LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA131.md): Hiller UH-12E · Donna, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1997 · N136HA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines during an aerial application flight. A factor was the power lines.
- [NTSB FTW97LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA127.md): Air Tractor AT-402 · Pine Bluff, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1997 · N1524R · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to see-and-avoid the tower. The proximity of the tower was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW97LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA123.md): Cessna 172 · Manchaca, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1997 · N6320E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. A factor was the weather condition.
- [NTSB FTW97FA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA122.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Westminster, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1997 · N6219J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance during an intentional low altitude maneuver. A factor was the transmission line.
- [NTSB SEA97LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA072.md): Hiller UH-12E · Glide, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1997 · N545HA · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from a power transmission line. Factors relating to the accident included ambient light conditions, which made the power line hard to see.
- [NTSB IAD97LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA062.md): Schweizer SGS-233A · Woodbine, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1997 · N2559H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged his altitude during approach.
- [NTSB FTW97LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA110.md): Cessna 152 · Plaquemine, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1997 · N49205 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper altitude and clearance from transmission wires. Factors were, the dark night, low cloud ceiling, and fog.
- [NTSB NYC97LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA053.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Nanjemoy, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1997 · N2558 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensate for the wind conditions and failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance during the initial climb after takeoff. The unfavorable wind condition and proximity of trees were related factors.
- [NTSB FTW97LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA105.md): Piper PA-36-375 · Danevang, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1997 · N7167E · Substantial damage
  > The utility's company failure to notify affected parties of the downed line, and the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the downed wire. A factor was the downed wire.
- [NTSB LAX97LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA104.md): Piper PA-18A · Livingston, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 1997 · N8487D · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to see and avoid power lines. A factor was the pilot's poor judgment in conducting unwarranted low altitude maneuvering.
- [NTSB NYC97LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA054.md): Cessna 208B · Covington, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 1997 · N922FE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the airplane on the ILS glide slope, which resulted in a descent below the glide path, and the inadvertent in-flight collision with a utility pole. Contributing factors were sleet/snow, dark night conditions, and the pole.
- [NTSB LAX97LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA100.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Madera, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1997 · N1900F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from obstructions and his inadequate visual outlook.
- [NTSB SEA97LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA059.md): Cessna 172N · Madras, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 1997 · N5618J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent visual flight rules (VFR) flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). Factors include the pilot's improper decision to fly under a low ceiling while in mountainous/hilly terrain, and his encounter with fog and low clouds…
- [NTSB IAD97LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA046.md): Cessna 172P · Chesapeake, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 1997 · N62332 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain proper altitude during the approach at night. Related factors were: darkness, and the pilot's lack of night flying experience.
- [NTSB FTW97FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA097.md): Cessna 152 · Guthrie, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1997 · N5366B · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's failure to obtain/maintain clearance with the power line. A factor was the sunglare from the setting sun, which could have impaired the flight instructor's ability to see the power line.
- [NTSB ATL97LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA036.md): Robinson R22 · Wiggins, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1997 · N8319T · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot misjudged rotor blade clearance from a utility pole, which resulted in a collision. The proximity of the pole was a related factor.
- [NTSB MIA97FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA070.md): Bell 206-B3 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 1997 · N2047R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's incapacitation by carbon monoxide from undetermined sources which led to his diminished ability to see and avoid a radio tower.
- [NTSB CHI97FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FA059.md): Cessna 401 · Crystal, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 1997 · N5AS · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot-in-command to ensure adequate removal of airframe ice from the aircraft during preflight.
- [NTSB FTW97LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA085.md): Cessna 172N · Steamboat Spgs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 1997 · N739QE · Destroyed
  > Failure of the flight instructor and the dual student to maintain an adequate visual lookout. Factors were the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight, inadequate altitude in which to clear obstacles, and the dual student's lack of…
- [NTSB MIA97FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA063.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Okeechobee, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1997 · N712DB · Destroyed
  > the noninstrument-rated pilot's decision to conduct a VFR flight into instrument meteorological flight conditions. The weather was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA97LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA047.md): Barriger RV-6 · The Dalles, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 1997 · N812AB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a powerline during an intentional low altitude maneuver.
- [NTSB MIA97GA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97GA059.md): Ayres S2RHG-T65 · Guaviare, Colombia · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jan 7, 1997 · N3100U · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance while maneuvering at a low altitude.
- [NTSB FTW97LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA074.md): Beech C90A · Rio Grande City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 1997 · N1552D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the tower. Factors were the low ceilings and the pilot's diverted attention to his navigation.
- [NTSB IAD97LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA040.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Colombia Staton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1996 · N2587G · Substantial damage
  > inadequate supervision by the flight instructor (CFI), and his failure to ensure that sufficient altitude and/or clearance was maintain from obstructions (trees) during the approach. Darkness was a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX97LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA079.md): Grumman American AA-5A · Banning, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1996 · N9944U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's intentional low flight in an area of foothills and canyons at an altitude insufficient to maintain clearance from obstacles.
- [NTSB MIA97LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA046.md): Let Blanik L-13 · Mulberry, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1996 · N48052 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to check that the spoiler handle was locked in the retracted position prior to takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC97LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA034.md): Maule M-5 · Levant, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1996 · N56391 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance from tree(s) during an attempted go-around. The crosswind and proximity of tree(s) were related factors.
- [NTSB NYC97LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA031.md): Cessna 152 · Baltimore, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1996 · N714YW · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's premature rotation and inadequate supervision by the flight instructor (CFI), which resulted in failure of the flight crew to obtain adequate airspeed during takeoff for a proper rate of climb. Trees at the departure end of the runway were…
- [NTSB IAD97LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA031.md): Mooney M20F · Wellsville, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1996 · N3424N · Destroyed
  > Descent below the published minimum descent altitude followed by collision with the surrounding terrain.
- [NTSB FTW97LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA058.md): Aerospatiale AS350B · East Cameron 71 · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1996 · N390MA · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from an object (crane/bucket). The gusty wind condition and proximity of the crane/bucket were related factors.
- [NTSB IAD97FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97FA025.md): Aero Commander 681 · Mansfield, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1996 · N9129N · Destroyed
  > the pilot's early descent below the minimum descent altitude (MDA), while preparing to land from an instrument approach, and his failure to maintain adequate altitude and clearance from obstruction(s).
- [NTSB LAX97LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA057.md): Bell 206B · Mcgregor Point, HI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1996 · N6262N · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft and distance from the pole.
- [NTSB MIA97LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA028.md): North American T28B · Somerville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1996 · N3178U · Destroyed
  > the pilot misjudged his altitude/clearance above trees on terrain that was higher than the surrounding terrain, while performing an aerobatic maneuver.
- [NTSB FTW97TA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97TA046.md): Aerospatiale AS-355-F1 · Taos, NM · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Nov 23, 1996 · N606SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor was terrain induced turbulence.
- [NTSB CHI97LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA035.md): Cessna 150 · Chesterfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1996 · N704DR · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB FTW97FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA044.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1996 · N1394T · Destroyed
  > the pilots' continued descent of the aircraft below decision height. Factors contributing to the accident were the fog, the dark night illumination, one of the pilot's impairment due to use of marihuana, and both pilots' fatigue.
- [NTSB CHI97LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA019.md): Maule MX-7-235 · Hubbard Lake, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1996 · N56593 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and failure to maintain proper alignment with the airstreip during the go-around (aborted landing). The crosswind and proximity of trees were related factors.
- [NTSB FTW97LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA034.md): Bell 206L-3 · Mancos, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1996 · N937R · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from the windsock, during a hover/pedal-turn after lift-off.
- [NTSB FTW97LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA030.md): Bell 206B-3 · Creole, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1996 · N2043B · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight by failing to remove the 100 foot long line and the external cargo basket from the helicopter before takeoff, and/or his failure to ensure that clearance/altitude was maintained from the fence.
- [NTSB IAD97FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97FA014.md): Cessna 172L · Brandy Station, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1996 · N7737G · Destroyed
  > the certificated flight instructor's failure to ensure that proper altitude/clearance was maintained above the terrain and trees, while on final approach. Darkness was a related factor.
- [NTSB ATL97LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA013.md): Let L-13 · Benton, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1996 · N15CB · Substantial damage
  > failure of the flight crew to maintain altitude/clearance above runway obstacles, and inadequate supervision by the flight instructor. Factors relating to the accident were sunglare on the canopy, and the proximity of obstacles (trees) to the runway.
- [NTSB CHI97LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA016.md): Hughes 369 · Vestaburg, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1996 · N9251F · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with the wires.
- [NTSB NYC97MA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97MA005.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-88 · Flushing, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Oct 19, 1996 · N914DL · Substantial damage
  > The Safety Board's full report is available at www.ntsb.gov/publictn/publictn.htm. NTSB Report AAR-97/03. the inability of the captain, because of his use of monovision contact lenses, to overcome his misperception of the airplane's position relative to the…

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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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