# 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 MIA97LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA007.md): Cessna 172N · Fruitland Park, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1996 · N5155E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain proper runway alignment during takeoff. The unfavorable wind condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW97LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA019.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Throckmorton, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1996 · N4549Z · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain clearance of a transmission wire during pullup from a swath run. The proximity of the transmission wire was a related factor. The installation of wire cutter equipment on the landing gear might have prevented or reduced the…
- [NTSB IAD97LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA006.md): Piper J3C-65 · Springfield, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1996 · N42719 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain obstacle clearance, while maneuvering at low altitudes. A related factor was the quartering tail wind.
- [NTSB SEA97FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA005.md): Cessna T210M · Everett, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1996 · N761TQ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to the recent excessive use of potent prescription drugs, the pilot's descent below the published decision height, and the pilot's failure to execute a missed approach. Factors contributing to the…
- [NTSB MIA97LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA004.md): Cessna 177 · Ringgold, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1996 · N2286Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid obstructions during takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI97LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA005.md): Beech 23 · Neenah, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1996 · N2398Z · Destroyed
  > the local terrain conditions around the airport. A factor was the inadequate runway safety area.
- [NTSB SEA96LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA220.md): Ralph Taylor Royal T · Kent, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1996 · N2554 · Substantial damage
  > in-flight collision with an unknown object.
- [NTSB FTW96TA400](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96TA400.md): Cessna T188C · Snyder, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 24, 1996 · N9537J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a pole resulting in the separation of the left aileron and a loss of aircraft control. A factor was the haze.
- [NTSB IAD96LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA151.md): Cessna 150C · Liberty, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1996 · N1947Z · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude, while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB CHI96LA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA349.md): Avian Balloon Magnum IX · Stilwell, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1996 · N2006W · No damage
  > the pilot's not maintaining adequate clearance from a tree, and his allowing an abrupt touchdown. Factors relating to the accident were: dusk and the proximity of tree(s).
- [NTSB IAD96LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA149.md): Cessna 172P · Richwood, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1996 · N848LF · Substantial damage
  > improper in-flight planning/decision by the flight crew, and inadequate supervision by the check pilot, which resulted in the flight crew's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from trees on rising terrain. A factor relating to the accident was:…
- [NTSB ATL96LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA130.md): Air Tractor 402 · Mayersville, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1996 · N1517G · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudgment of his ground speed and distance to trees during the swath run, and his delayed pull-up at the end of the swath run, which resulted in his failure to remain clear of the trees. The tail wind and location of the trees were related…
- [NTSB SEA96LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA216.md): Piper PA-18 · Gillette, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1996 · N8789C · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to see-and-avoid the obstruction (power line). The powerline was a related factor.
- [NTSB ANC96LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA155.md): Champion 7GCBC · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1996 · N9033L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper planning/decision. Related factors were: the terrain condition, unfavorable (lee-side) wind, and trees.
- [NTSB SEA96TA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96TA213.md): Bell 206B-3 · St Regis, MT · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 13, 1996 · N47MA · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from electrical transmission lines. The proximity of transmission lines was a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX96LA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA330.md): Burkhart Grob G102 · Warner Springs, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1996 · N3950B · Substantial damage
  > improper planning/decision by the pilot concerning a low altitude release to return to the airport after takeoff. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's inadequate preflight by failing to ensure that the yaw indicator string movement was free,…
- [NTSB FTW97LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA029.md): Piper PA-36-300 · Stanton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1996 · N57871 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a wire resulting in the separation of the rudder and a loss of aircraft control.
- [NTSB FTW96LA379](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA379.md): Piper PA-18 · Palestine, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1996 · N7467D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA96LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA211.md): Cessna 172M · Pacific City, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1996 · N12382 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to see-and-avoid the transmission line. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's low altitude flight, and the transmission line.
- [NTSB LAX96LA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA331.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Oxnard, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1996 · N41331 · Substantial damage
  > the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight, and his delay in taking the controls and initiating a go-around. The student pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment and the proximity of the runway remaining marker were related factors.
- [NTSB FTW96LA371](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA371.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Meadow, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1996 · N3166H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the transmission wire. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC96LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA144.md): Cessna 207 · Kotzebue, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1996 · N7396U · Substantial damage
  > an in-flight encouter with bird(s)/geese, which resulted in a bird strike.
- [NTSB FTW96GA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96GA365.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Jennings, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Aug 31, 1996 · N14196 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance. Factors were the pilot's lack of recent experience in the make and model of airplane, the dark night, and fog.
- [NTSB FTW96LA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA361.md): Balloon Works Firefly 7 · Rio Rancho, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1996 · N7414U · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power lines. The variable wind condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI96LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA313.md): Cessna A188B · Aitkin, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1996 · N4797Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from known transmission lines. Factors relating to this accident were the transmission lines and the sunglare which hindered the pilot's ability to see the transmission lines.
- [NTSB LAX96FA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA310.md): Bell/Tsirah 209AH-1FT · Palmdale, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1996 · N777TZ · Destroyed
  > the first pilot misjudged the distance from the rock outcropping. The pilot's ostentatious display was a factor in this accident.
- [NTSB FTW96FA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA352.md): Grumman American AA-1B · Boulder, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1996 · N6505L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's poor judgment in attempting low altitude flight in mountainous terrain without adequate mountain flying training which led to low altitude maneuvering exceeding the climb capability of the airplane. Factors in the accident were: the pilot's…
- [NTSB CHI96LA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA310.md): Grumman G-164A · Galesburg, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1996 · N904X · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from trees that protruded into the field that he was spraying.
- [NTSB SEA96LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA195.md): Cessna 182E · Grangeville, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1996 · N3270Y · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain proper runway alignment and clearance from a fence post during landing. Factors relating to the accident were: an animal (deer) on the approach end of the runway, an encounter with a downdraft, and a fence post near the edge…
- [NTSB ATL96LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA121.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Tuscaloosa, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1996 · N4405E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid an antenna during low altitude maneuvering.
- [NTSB ANC96LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA128.md): Champion 7GCBC · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1996 · N5267X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's delayed in initiating a go-around, and his failure to maintain clearance from trees. The high/fast approach for landing was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI96LA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA300.md): Cessna 188 · Walnut Grove, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1996 · N2081J · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain proper clearance from the transmission wire.
- [NTSB ANC96LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA129.md): Piper PA-18 · Slana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1996 · N6760B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. A factor associated with the accident was the rough and uneven terrain.
- [NTSB CHI96LA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA294.md): Cameron CIGPACK-80 · Columbia, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1996 · N4535W · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to see-and-avoid transmission (power) lines during the landing. Factors relating to the accident were: vegetation and trees, which obscured the pilot's view of the power lines.
- [NTSB FTW96LA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA344.md): Cessna TR182 · Port Isabel, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1996 · N6316T · Destroyed
  > pilot impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol and drugs, and failure of the pilot(s) to maintain obstacle clearance, during an intentional low altitude flight manueuver (low pass under a bridge).
- [NTSB MIA96LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA210.md): Bell 47G-4A · Adel, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1996 · N9472G · Destroyed
  > the pilot's misjudgment of clearance between the helicopter and the antenna. A factor relating to the accident was the pilot's use of a drug (medication) that had sedative effects.
- [NTSB LAX96LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA304.md): Cessna 172N · Fullerton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1996 · N42ES · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudged glide path and delayed remedial action by not promptly initiating a go-around. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of experience flying the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI96LA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA288.md): Beech 23 · Wilmot, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1996 · N1823Q · Destroyed
  > improper planning/decision by the flight instructor (CFI) by failing to ensure that the airplane would be able to clear brush and trees near the departure end of the runway.
- [NTSB CHI96LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA277.md): Weatherly 201B · Fargo, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1996 · N1282W · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a wire, while crossing under a transmission line. The proximity of wires to the work area was a related factor.
- [NTSB SEA96LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA180.md): Grumman American AA-5A · Klamath Falls, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1996 · N26414 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain proper alignment with the runway during the landing/go-around. Factors relating to the accident were: strong, gusty crosswinds, and the encounter with a runway…
- [NTSB MIA96LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA200.md): Bell 206B III · Barton, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1996 · N5015T · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to see-and/or-avoid the obstruction (unmarked power line), while en route between the area that was being treated and the refueling location. The power line and lack of visual cues at dusk were related factors.
- [NTSB CHI96LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA279.md): Schleicher ASK-13 · Thompsonville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1996 · N11EK · Substantial damage
  > an evasive maneuver necessitated by the tow plane's aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI96LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA266.md): Cessna 404 · Benton Harbor, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1996 · N8919G · Destroyed
  > the pilot's delay in initiating a go-around after not attaining the proper touchdown point during the landing, and his failure to remain clear of obstructions (trees) during the go-around. Factors relating to the accident were the adverse weather condition…
- [NTSB ATL96LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA116.md): Grumman G-164A · Mayersville, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1996 · N7362 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate clearance from an object (vehicle) on the ground.
- [NTSB SEA96LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA169.md): Cessna 172M · Nez Perce, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1996 · N61842 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper in-flight decision to turn up a canyon, which the aircraft was unable to out-climb. Factors relating to the accident were: high ambient temperature, high density altitude, blind/box canyon, and trees in the area where the aircraft's climb…
- [NTSB SEA96LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA167.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Cornelius, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1996 · N9624P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning, and his failure to see-and-avoid the obstruction (inadequate visual lookout). The transmission wire was a related factor.
- [NTSB SEA96LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA166.md): Cessna 172G · Kettle Falls, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1996 · N4478L · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning. Factors relating to the accident were: high ambient temperatures; departing from a short, grass runway; and tall trees off the departure end of the airstrip.
- [NTSB LAX96FA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA290.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Mound House, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1996 · N57438 · Destroyed
  > the flight instructor's improper in-flight planning/decision by allowing the student pilot to get too low during a simulated emergency landing before initiating a go-around.
- [NTSB IAD96LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA122.md): Cessna 150L · Philippi, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1996 · N21953 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol, his resultant improper planning/decision, and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from trees, while maneuvering at low altitude. Intentional maneuvering at low altitude was a…
- [NTSB SEA96LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA163.md): Cessna 152 · Stehekin, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1996 · N49794 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper planning/decision, and his failure to ensure that the airplane would remain clear of trees during the takeoff. Factors relating to the accident were: high density altitude, and the proximity of trees to the runway.

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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
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=220&page=33

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