# 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 NYC96LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA155.md): Cessna 150G · Turner, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1996 · N3269J · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, by failing to remove the pitot tube cover, which resulted in false airspeed indications, and his failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance from a utility pole.
- [NTSB NYC96LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA154.md): Cessna 172K · West Milford, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1996 · N46700 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure in attaining the proper touchdown point, and his delay in initiating a go-around (aborted landing).
- [NTSB ATL96LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA111.md): Grumman G-164 · Montezuma, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1996 · N465RF · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate visual look out, while maneuvering on an aerial application run, which result in his failure to see-and-avoid a power line.
- [NTSB ATL96LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA110.md): Grumman-Schweizer 164 · Bainbridge, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1996 · N697Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's misjudgment of the clearance from the trees during the swath run that resulted in the collision.
- [NTSB MIA96FA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96FA186.md): Cessna 152 · New Smyrna Bch, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1996 · N65514 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's impairment of judgment and performance because of gastroenteritis and use of the prescription drug Phenergan (promethazine).
- [NTSB IAD96LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA117.md): Beech A100 · Manchester, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1996 · N4391W · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain control of the aircraft during a coupled approach. A related factor was the unmonitored inoperative glide slope.
- [NTSB SEA96LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA146.md): Grumman American AA-5B · St Maries, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1996 · N28452 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to a drug (marijuana), and his failure to see-and-avoid power lines. The pilot's intentional low altitude flight was a related factor.
- [NTSB NYC96LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA146.md): Cessna 172H · Cherry Tree, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1996 · N1412F · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to assure that adequate takeoff distance was available to clear an obstacle.
- [NTSB NYC96LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA145.md): Bell 47G-5 · Carver, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1996 · N8591F · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate visual look out for obstacles, which resulted in a collision with wires and the ground.
- [NTSB ANC96LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA097.md): Bell 206B · Juneau, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1996 · N2761F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper alignment while lifting the helicopter to a hover and inducing a dynamic roll to avoid striking a passenger.
- [NTSB MIA96LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA177.md): Aerostar RX-8 · Canton, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1996 · N7155N · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude and/or clearance from the tower.
- [NTSB MIA96LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA174.md): Beech 58 · Kinston, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1996 · N23806 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain minimum descent altitude (MDA) during approach because of fatigue.
- [NTSB FTW96LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA290.md): Cessna 172L · Johnstown, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1996 · N19682 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain proper altitude/clearance from obstructions, while buzzing.
- [NTSB LAX96LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA255.md): Cessna 172 · Frazier Park, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1996 · N6819H · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain terrain clearance after a misjudged approach and landing that necessitated a go-around and subsequent collision with some wires. Factors were high density altitude and an inadequate evaluation by the pilot-in-command of…
- [NTSB CHI96LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA223.md): Bell TH-13T · Mandan, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1996 · N96161 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from known transmission lines. A factor relating to this accident was the sunglare which hindered the pilot's ability to see the transmission lines.
- [NTSB CHI96LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA221.md): Cessna 182Q · Bad Axe, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1996 · N4855N · Destroyed
  > a deer that ran onto the runway. The light condition at dusk was a related factor.
- [NTSB ATL96FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96FA096.md): Cessna 152 · Talladega, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1996 · N95396 · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to see-and-avoid an antenna that was mounted on a Forest Service watch tower. The pilot's excessively low altitude flight was a related factor.
- [NTSB MIA96LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA164.md): Cessna 172H · Jonesville, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1996 · N3887R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain altitude and/or clearance from the obstruction (power line) during low altitude flight. The lack of natural lighting at dusk was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW96LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA274.md): Hughes 369HE · Las Cruces, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1996 · N521TC · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance between the tail rotor and a fence while hovering.
- [NTSB LAX96LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA239.md): Aeronca 7AC · Lamont, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1996 · N2456E · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to see-and-avoid a guy wire along the border of a field that was being agriculturally treated. The sunglare, guy wire, and lack of visual cues were related factors.
- [NTSB CHI96TA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96TA260.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33AK · Mattoon, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 19, 1996 · N65809 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the glider. Factors were the runway sign and the failure of the pilot to maintain a visual lookout.
- [NTSB SEA96LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA122.md): Balloon Works Firefly 8B · Wilsonville, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1996 · N71233 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from the static wire, which became shorted to a transmission wire and subsequently caused a fire to erupt on the balloon's envelope. Factors relating to the accident were: the obstructions (power line wires), and the…
- [NTSB ATL96FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96FA094.md): Cessna 172N · Arlington, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1996 · N73941 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance above the trees. A factor was the dark night.
- [NTSB CHI96LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA194.md): Piper PA-25 · Cleveland, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1996 · N9844P · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude or clearance from trees during an aerial application operation. The wires and trees (obstructions) were related factors.
- [NTSB CHI96LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA193.md): Cessna 172 · Lowell, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1996 · N1106F · Substantial damage
  > was inadequate initial training of the pilot and inadequate flight test procedures by the FAA Designated Pilot Examiner when he reportedly had the pilot demonstrate 12 pilot operations from the FAA's practical flight test standards in 35 minutes during the…
- [NTSB FTW96LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA242.md): Aerostar S-60A · San Angelo, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1996 · N63286 · Minor damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain altitude or clearance from a tree, during an approach to land in a field.
- [NTSB SEA96LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA116.md): Cessna 172L · Sisters, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1996 · N7849G · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during a go-around, which resulted in his failure to maintain proper runway alignment. Factors relating to the accident were: the variable/gusty crosswind condition, and the proximity of the hanger and…
- [NTSB FTW96LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA238.md): Cessna 172RG · Leadville, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1996 · N9431D · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight planning and preparation and failure to follow aircraft operating procedures and directives. Factors were high density altitude, inadequate training of the flight instructor and insufficient standards and requirements for flight…
- [NTSB SEA96LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA111.md): Grumman American AA-1B · Coquille, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1996 · N9875L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate evaluation of wind conditions, and his subsequent failure to initiate a go-around in a timely manner, which resulted in his inability to maintain clearance with trees during the go-around. Factors relating to the accident included a…
- [NTSB MIA96FA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96FA148.md): Aeronca O-58B · Greenville, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1996 · N49546 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from power lines while maneuvering at a low altitude.
- [NTSB FTW96LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA236.md): Rockwell S-2R · Dumas, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1996 · N3646X · Substantial damage
  > Failure of all personnel concerned to identify the unsafe/hazardous condition, which resulted from a visual restriction, due to trees near the intersection of the road and runway.
- [NTSB SEA96LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA106.md): Hughes 369HS · Arock, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1996 · N444GJ · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to see and avoid the transmission wire. A factor was the low altitude flight.
- [NTSB MIA96LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA147.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Barbour Island, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1996 · N6351W · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to adequately compensate for gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB FTW96LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA232.md): Grumman G-164B · Newport, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1996 · N6678Q · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from the power line.
- [NTSB LAX96LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA214.md): Schweizer G-164B · Corning, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1996 · N3626D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot misjudged the airplane's clearance from wires he was flying beneath. A contributing factor was the presence of light turbulence.
- [NTSB ATL96LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA088.md): Aero Commander 100 · Jesup, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1996 · N3797X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and his failure to remain clear of the fence during takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI96LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA187.md): Cessna P206 · Goshen, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1996 · N2625X · Substantial damage
  > the parachute equipment was not properly maintained by the parachutist. A factor related to the accident was the inadvertent deployment of the parachute.
- [NTSB LAX96LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA204.md): Grumman G-164 · Colusa, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1996 · N48379 · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to remain clear of the power lines. Factors relating to the accident were: Lack of visual cues at dawn, and the power lines.
- [NTSB FTW96LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA225.md): Cessna 152 · Bridgeport, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1996 · N52MA · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper preflight by failing to ensure the mixture control was properly set before takeoff, and his failure to abort the takeoff (while there was sufficient runway remaining).
- [NTSB ANC96LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA076.md): Beech 99C · Barrow, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1996 · N216CS · Substantial damage
  > an in-flight collision with a bird.
- [NTSB ANC96LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA071.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Big Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1996 · N5760D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in his failure (or inability) to maintain clearance from trees after encountering gusty crosswind conditions. The wind condition and close proximity of trees were related factors.
- [NTSB CHI96LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA156.md): Cessna 172N · Crystal Lake, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1996 · N738CS · Substantial damage
  > the pilot not flying a proper glidepath for the displaced runway threshold.
- [NTSB IAD96LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA076.md): Cessna 150 · Welch, WV · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1996 · N6303S · Destroyed
  > the pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol which led to his failure to maintain sufficient altitude to clear obstacles. A factor was his intentional buzzing.
- [NTSB NYC96LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA102.md): Beech A36 · Olean, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1996 · N65792 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper IFR procedure by not maintaining the minimum descent altitude (MDA) during the ILS localizer approach. Factors relating to the accident were: low ceiling, fog, and weather below minimums for landing.
- [NTSB ATL96FA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96FA084.md): Lake 4-200 · Melbourne, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 7, 1996 · N3027P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering. A factor was the tailwind condition.
- [NTSB SEA96LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA089.md): Cessna A185E · Cascade, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 1996 · N185MP · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper planning/decision, his failure to ensure that the airplane would maintain proper clearance from obstructions (trees), and his delay in aborting the takeoff. The soft/wet runway and tailwind were related factors.
- [NTSB LAX96TA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96TA186.md): Hughes 369 · Yuma, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 1, 1996 · N5062Q · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain altitude and/or clearance from obstacles, while maneuvering a low altitude at night. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness and the lack of visual cues.
- [NTSB FTW96LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA190.md): Deaton JUNGSTER-1 · Mcalester, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1996 · N57GD · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance.
- [NTSB CHI96FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA141.md): Piper PA-25-150 · Buffalo, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1996 · N6254Z · Destroyed
  > failure of company/operator personnel to install the wing and landing gear (strut) fairings after modifying the airplane for a supplemental type certificate (STC), and improper planning/decision by the pilot. Factors relating to the accident were: the…
- [NTSB MIA96LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA125.md): Rans S6ES · Bayou La Batre, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1996 · N5144X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. The gusty/crosswind condition was a related factor.

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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=34

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