# 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 NYC95LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA101.md): Bell 206B · Hamilton, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1995 · N219CT · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper decision to fly at night with a night vision deficiency, and his failure to maintain clearance with trees during takeoff, which resulted in an in-flight collision with the trees and the subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB SEA95LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA086.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Anaconda, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1995 · N6288P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempt to conduct visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance from terrain.
- [NTSB CHI95LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA141.md): Sorrel SNS-4 · Menomonee Falls, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1995 · N2026 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with transmission wires. A factor in the accident was the transmission wires.
- [NTSB FTW95FA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA181.md): Bell 47D1 · Ardmore, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1995 · N2202C · Destroyed
  > Inflight collision with a power transmission array static line when the flight instructor and dual (private pilot) student failed to maintain adequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB FTW95FA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA349.md): Cessna 172D · Tsaile, AZ · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1995 · N2587Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance. Factors were the pilot's lack of mountain flying experience and the rising terrain.
- [NTSB FTW95LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA173.md): Cessna 152 · Oakgrove, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1995 · N49696 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering at low altitude and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision. Factor's were the instructor's decision to allow the simulation to continue to such a low altitude and…
- [NTSB ATL95LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA085.md): Cessna 150H · Bath, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1995 · N7025S · Substantial damage
  > A bird, which collided with and fractured the aircraft windshield, resulting in an emergency landing. A factor was the soft terrain at the emergency landing site.
- [NTSB LAX95LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA162.md): Pitts S-1E · Auburn, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1995 · N301SH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's poor judgment in performing a roll at an altitude insufficient to assure a safe completion.
- [NTSB NYC95LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA087.md): Piper PA-60-602P · Danbury, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1995 · N602PC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's delay in initiating a go-around (aborted landing) and failure to assure that the flaps were properly reset for the go-around. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's failure to achieve the proper touchdown point for landing, the wet…
- [NTSB ATL95FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA079.md): Cessna 172F · Seneca, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1995 · N8197U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout while maneuvering near utility lines, which resulted in a collision with the wires.
- [NTSB LAX95LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA154.md): Ayres S2R-T34 · Stanfield, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1995 · N3105B · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout for, and clearance from, obstacles while conducting simulated aerial application operations.
- [NTSB FTW95FA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA151.md): Bell 206L-1 · Flower Mound, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1995 · N701EC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper wind evaluation, and improper touchdown procedure, resulting in dynamic rollover of the helicopter. Factors were the tailwind, dark night, and the lack of recent experience at night.
- [NTSB FTW95LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA149.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Catoosa, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1995 · N4900Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain and obstacle clearance.
- [NTSB CHI95LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA106.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Meade, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1995 · N5237S · Destroyed
  > the pilot's not obtaining/maintaining clearance with the utility pole. A factor was the utility pole.
- [NTSB ATL95FA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA065.md): Piper J-3L-65 · Tallassee, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1995 · N27120 · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's failure to see and avoid the utility line while performing unwarranted low altitude maneuvers.
- [NTSB NYC95LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA074.md): Beech T-34B · Jackson, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1995 · N1440L · Destroyed
  > the flight instructor's attempt to maintain visual reference with the ground, and his delayed remedial action to the dual student's actions, which resulted in an inadvertent tree strike. Factors were the lack of recent night experience for both pilots, the…
- [NTSB LAX95LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA135.md): Cessna 180 · Winslow, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1995 · N1520C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's poor judgement by intentionally deciding to buzz.
- [NTSB CHI95LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA101.md): Cessna 150 · Ann Arbor, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1995 · N63671 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the aborted landing. Factors associated with the accident were the airport sign and the night lighting conditions.
- [NTSB ANC95LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA033.md): Champion 8GCBC · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1995 · N88297 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning. A short takeoff area that was covered with soft snow were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB SEA95LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA068.md): Bell 230 · Portland, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1995 · N230LF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain clearance from the perimeter fence while landing. A factor was the heliport perimeter fence.
- [NTSB LAX95LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA113.md): Bell 47G-5 · Sonoma, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1995 · N1309X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout for obstructions during initial climb. Factors which contributed to the accident were the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, and his decision to fly with an inadequately cleaned bubble which…
- [NTSB SEA95LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA053.md): Bruce Tifft Varieze · Tiller, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1995 · N115EZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees.
- [NTSB CHI95LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA091.md): Beech 23 · Hutchinson, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1995 · N833KS · Substantial damage
  > inadequate preflight planning by the pilot. Contributing factors to this accident were the pilot selecting the wrong runway for takeoff and the tailwind condition.
- [NTSB CHI95LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA090.md): Cessna 180J · Cotton, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1995 · N52172 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to gain sufficient clearance over the trees during the aborted landing.
- [NTSB FTW95LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA115.md): Cessna 414 · Mcgregor, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 1995 · N4643G · Destroyed
  > The pilot's delayed initiation of the missed approach until well below the minimum descent altitude and beyond the published missed approach point. Factors were the dark night and the low ceiling and visibility.
- [NTSB LAX95LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA106.md): Burkhart Grob Twin Astir · Fort Huachuca, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1995 · N333BH · Substantial damage
  > Improper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in his failure to remain clear of tree(s) during an off-airport landing. Factors related to the accident were: lack of thermal lift, and high obstructions in the off-airport landing area.
- [NTSB LAX95LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA101.md): Cessna 172G · Pope Valley, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1995 · N4345L · Destroyed
  > the pilot's poor judgment to buzz the lake and his inadequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB LAX95LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA100.md): Bell 47G-3B · China Lake, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 1995 · N73240 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudgement of the clearance between the main rotor and a tree while maneuvering at low altitude to herd animals.
- [NTSB MIA95FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA070.md): Cessna 172N · Mintonville, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 1995 · N734KV · Destroyed
  > The flightcrew's intentional VFR flight into known instrument meteorological conditions. A factor was the inadequate altitude to prevent an inadvertent collision with an obstruction.
- [NTSB SEA95FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA043.md): Beech E18S · Butte, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1995 · N250RP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the IFR procedure by not maintaining the proper altitude prior to the initial appraoch fix. Factors to the accident were dark night conditions and a low ceiling.
- [NTSB FTW95LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA098.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Placitas, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 1995 · N269ME · Substantial damage
  > The pilot operated beyond the climb capability of the helicopter, resulting in inadequate altitude and terrain clearance over mountainous rising terrain. A factor was turbulence.
- [NTSB SEA95LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA039.md): Piper PA-31-350 · La Grande, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 1995 · N36PB · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain proper altitude/clearance from higher terrain that was located near the airport. Factors related to the accident were: low ceiling, fog, false/incorrect indication of the NDB, failure of other personnel to properly issue a…
- [NTSB CHI95LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA077.md): Cessna 150F · Castlewood, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 1995 · N8981S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation. Factors associated with the accident are the snow covered/drifted runway, and a fence.
- [NTSB SEA95FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA037.md): Cessna 172N · Blyn, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 1995 · N1535E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors in the accident were the weather conditions and the dark night.
- [NTSB FTW95LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA091.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Marshall, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 1995 · N9590W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued flight into adverse deteriorating weather conditions. A factor was the weather and rising terrain.
- [NTSB LAX95FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA077.md): Cessna 208B · Pleasanton, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 1995 · N754FE · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain visual contact with terrain and sufficient altitude for terrain clearance. Factors in the accident were the pilot's decision to initiate a descent 14 miles from the airport, and weather, specifically cloud…
- [NTSB ATL95LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA037.md): Cessna P210R · Lumberton, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 1995 · N5464A · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control during the approach for landing, resulting in a collision with objects.
- [NTSB LAX95LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA075.md): Kaman HH43 · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 1995 · N321WN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout to avoid a collision with a tree during an aerial application swath run.
- [NTSB FTW95FA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA087.md): Beech B95 · Hot Springs, AR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 1995 · N673Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to follow IFR and missed approach procedures.
- [NTSB LAX95LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA065.md): Piper PA-22-161 · Elko, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1994 · N2269Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot selected unsuitable terrain for takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA95LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA024.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Auburn, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1994 · N8388Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's not maintaining clearance from the power lines. A factor was the pilot-in-command's not maintaining the proper VASI glideslope.
- [NTSB LAX95LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA047.md): Benson B8M · Adelanto, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1994 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during the downwind turn and his resulting failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm. A factor in the accident was the lack of an airspeed indicator.
- [NTSB BFO95LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA018.md): Aeronca 7AC · Sabinsville, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1994 · N83073 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout during cruise flight which resulted in inflight collision with wires.
- [NTSB ATL95FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA023.md): Beech C23 · Statesboro, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1994 · N9790L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol, improper planning/decision, flight into adverse weather conditions, and failure to maintain proper altitude/clearance from wooded terrain. Factors related to the accident were: darkness and…
- [NTSB LAX95FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA046.md): Maule M-5-235C · Springville, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1994 · N5629J · Destroyed
  > the pilot's entry into a box canyon at an altitude insufficient to maintain clearance from the surrounding terrain and obstacles. Factors in the accident were the high density altitude condition and the steep, rapidly rising nature of the mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB ATL95LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA020.md): Cessna 182P · Greer, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1994 · N6556M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow instrument approach procedures and his premature descent below the published decision height. A factor was pilot fatigue.
- [NTSB NYC95LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA036.md): Piper J3C · Waldoboro, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1994 · N98542 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature lift off which resulted in insufficient climb performance and collision with trees.
- [NTSB NYC95FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95FA033.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Doylestown, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1994 · N2949Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's descent below the published minimum circling altitude, and his failure to execute the published missed approach procedure during a night IFR instrument approach, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB FTW95LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA052.md): Cessna 172P · Blanco, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1994 · N65275 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's use of unsuitable terrain for takeoff. Factors were the uphill terrain, the long vegetation, and short takeoff area available.
- [NTSB SEA95LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA023.md): Fairchild Hiller FH-1100 · Yamhill, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1994 · N4258V · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate altitude/clearance, while maneuvering to a hover, which allowed the external load cable/hook to become snagged and to rebound into the path of the main rotor blades.

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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=38

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