# 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 CHI95LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA260.md): Schweizer G-164A-450 · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1995 · N7994 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with transmission wires. A factor in the accident was the sunglare.
- [NTSB ATL95LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA149.md): Fantasy Sky Promotions Fantasy 6 · Kingsport, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1995 · N304FB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB ATL95LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA145.md): Bell 47G2 · Montrose, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1995 · N6145C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and visual lookout.
- [NTSB ANC95LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA121.md): Cessna 206G · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1995 · N5371U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition, which resulted in a failure to maintain runway alignment. The crosswind and proximity of trees were related factors.
- [NTSB CHI95LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA245.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Oklee, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1995 · N7797Z · Destroyed
  > the pilot failed to maintain clearance with trees. Factors associated with the accident were the trees and the pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB LAX95LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA269.md): Rockwell S-2R · Tulare, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1995 · N5035X · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to see and avoid power lines along his route of flight.
- [NTSB CHI95LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA239.md): K. Davey And B. Davey WAG-AERO · Hokah, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1995 · N642KW · Substantial damage
  > the pilot performing low altitude flight and the failure to maintain clearance with the trees. A factors associated with the accident was the trees.
- [NTSB FTW95LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA311.md): Bellanca 17-31ATC · Hico, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1995 · N500BT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and the delayed go-around.
- [NTSB NYC95LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA169.md): Aerotek Pitts S-2S · Honesdale, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1995 · N330HP · Substantial damage
  > the pilots misjudgment of the altitude required to perform an aerobatic maneuver, and the subsequent collision with trees.
- [NTSB ANC95LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA112.md): Bell 206B-3 · Bettles, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1995 · N58129 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to ensuring the sling cable was free of the skid before lifting off into a hover, which allowed the cable to become wrapped (entangled) around the skid.
- [NTSB NYC95LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA166.md): Beech V35B · Goshen, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1995 · N11JK · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's premature liftoff which resulted in an inadvertent stall and a subsequent collision with trees.
- [NTSB ANC95LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA108.md): Cessna 206 · King Salmon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1995 · N756SN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly align his takeoff path.
- [NTSB ATL95LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA138.md): Cessna 188B · Allendale, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1995 · N731EM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the guy wire.
- [NTSB SEA95LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA151.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Kent, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1995 · N5040W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clear of the trees. The dark night light condition was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI95LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA222.md): Hughes 269C · Crete, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1995 · N88007 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the runway marker.
- [NTSB FTW95LA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA288.md): WSK PZL Mielec PZL-M-18 · Carlisle, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1995 · N4609P · Destroyed
  > The pilot delayed pull-up from a swath run and failed to maintain clearance from the obstruction (grain elevator). A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's use of medications that were not approved for use while flying.
- [NTSB MIA95LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA180.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Clewiston, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1995 · N9186J · Substantial damage
  > Improper weather evaluation by the pilot in command while attempting to takeoff with a quartering tailwind associated with a nearby thunderstorm and failure of the pilot to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB NYC95LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA156.md): Schweizer S-2-33A · Elmira, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1995 · N3622X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to return to the departure airport, which resulted in insufficient gliding altitude, and the subsequent off airport landing in the trees.
- [NTSB LAX95LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA244.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Rubidoux, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1995 · N2529A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation in that he attempted to fly an aircraft without first verifying the aircraft's gross weight and published performance capabilities.
- [NTSB CHI95LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA213.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Culver, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1995 · N632FL · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, while performing a go-around. A factor relating to the accident was: the proximity of trees beside the runway.
- [NTSB SEA95LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA139.md): Hughes 369HS · Orting, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1995 · N9196F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid the cable.
- [NTSB ATL95LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA130.md): Cessna 150L · Holly Ridge, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1995 · N28445 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot diverted his attention and failed to maintain clearance from obstacles.
- [NTSB FTW95LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA281.md): Cessna 172RG · Weston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1995 · N9502D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction's failure to maintain clearance with power lines while maneuvering at low altitude and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision. A factor was the instructor's decision to allow the simulation to continue to such a low…
- [NTSB ANC95LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA089.md): Cessna 208 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1995 · N9825F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout during the turn.
- [NTSB FTW95FA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA259.md): Cessna 152 · Ben Wheeler, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1995 · N4963H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional low level flying and not maintaining a clearance from the trees. A factor was the pilot exceeded the maximum allowable gross weight of the airplane.
- [NTSB BFO95LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA074.md): Cessna 172 · Wauseon, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1995 · N6403B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to obtain/maintain adequate altitude/clearance from obstacles during an attempted go-round. Related factors are the pilot's failure to attain the planned approach and the improper go-around procedures.
- [NTSB ANC95LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA080.md): Cessna 180 · Minto, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1995 · N5177E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff in a timely manner. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's failure to use all of the available area (waterway) for the takeoff.
- [NTSB BFO95LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA067.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Phillips, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1995 · N91469 · Destroyed
  > the private pilot's failure to obtain/maintain altitude/clearance from obstacles during the takeoff/initial climb. Related factors are the grass/turf runway, the improper weight and balance, and the tailwind.
- [NTSB NYC95LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA133.md): Piper J3C-65 · Yellow Springs, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1995 · N7239H · Substantial damage
  > inadequate visual lookout by the pilot which resulted in the airplane striking the tower.
- [NTSB LAX95LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA213.md): Bell 47-G2A · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1995 · N73260 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate lateral clearance from the irrigation standpipe while applying chemicals to a field.
- [NTSB BFO95LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA065.md): Aeronca 65-LB · Grand River, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1995 · N33719 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot selected unsuitable terrain for the takeoff.
- [NTSB ATL95LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA111.md): Cessna 188D · Athens, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1995 · N8035V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate lookout, and his failure to maintain clearance from the utility line.
- [NTSB CHI95LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA180.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Lowell, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1995 · N3625R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to obtain/maintain altitude/clearance.
- [NTSB CHI95LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA178.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Bay City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1995 · N5256T · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from obstacles and his intentional buzzing.
- [NTSB FTW95FA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA238.md): Smith LONG-EZ · Cloudcroft, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1995 · N86PD · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees. Factors were the pilot exceeded the allowable maximum gross weight of the airplane, the rising terrain, and high density altitude.
- [NTSB SEA95LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA117.md): Cessna 175 · Challis, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1995 · N7142M · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight/planning preparation. Factors to the accident were: downdraft and tailwind.
- [NTSB ANC95LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA110.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · King Salmon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1995 · N67112 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during the landing approach, and his failure to maintain altitude/clearance from trees. A factor relating to the accident was: the gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB FTW95FA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA231.md): Weatherly 620B · Flagler, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1995 · N20119 · Destroyed
  > Failure by the pilot to maintain clearance from the static line of a power transmission array during an aerial application flight.
- [NTSB BFO95LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA057.md): CGS Hawk · Quarryville, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1995 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to attain proper altitude/clearance from obstacles during takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA95LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA112.md): Hughes 269B · Caldwell, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1995 · N9474F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines. Factors include sunglare encountered when he turned into the sun.
- [NTSB LAX95LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA201.md): Cessna 180F · Cartago, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1995 · N2198Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inflight decision to attempt a low pass over a mountain airstrip at a high density alitude atmospheric condition, and, his failure to retract the flaps during the climb-out from the pass. The rising mountainous terrain surrounding the landing…
- [NTSB SEA95LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA110.md): Garlick TH-1L · Umpqua, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1995 · N27FL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a tree, resulting in a tail rotor blade strike on the tree which disabled the tail rotor. Contributing to the accident was the 150-foot-high rock bluff.
- [NTSB CHI95LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA163.md): Schweizer G-164B · E. Grand Forks, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1995 · N6682K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the wires.
- [NTSB LAX95FA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA198.md): Cessna 172N · Lovelock, NV · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 28, 1995 · N4773E · Destroyed
  > the pilot's intentional flight at low altitude and subsequent collision with transmission wires during dusk light conditions.
- [NTSB ANC95LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA057.md): Piper PA-18-160 · Hope, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1995 · N91248 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions. Factors associated with the accident are the trees bordering the runway, and a downdraft.
- [NTSB NYC95LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA119.md): Erwin Taylor Mono Plane · Freeport, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1995 · N6155Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper decision to initiate a takeoff on an uphill runway with high grass, which resulted in a premature lift off, and an inadvertent stall/mush into trees.
- [NTSB LAX95LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA191.md): Robinson R-22 · Redding, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1995 · N8363Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper use of the flight controls. The downward-sloping terrain and the intermittent gusty wind conditions were factors in this accident.
- [NTSB NYC95LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA118.md): Aeronca O-58B · Moscow, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1995 · N46181 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for a cross wind and his failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance. A factor is the crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI95LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA150.md): Piper PA-28-160 · East Gull Lake, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1995 · N5528W · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees. Factors in the accident were the crosswind and gusts.
- [NTSB FTW95LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA194.md): Cessna 177B · Casa, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1995 · N34628 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=220&page=38

## 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=37

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