# 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 NYC95FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95FA030.md): Cessna 402C · Hyannis, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1994 · N402BK · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path during an ILS approach, which resulted in a collision with power lines. Factors in this accident were; adverse weather conditions with turbulence, down drafts and fog.
- [NTSB BFO95LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA015.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Hilltown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1994 · N33938 · Substantial damage
  > Improper in-flight planning decision by the pilot, which resulted in insufficient altitude to maintain clearance from trees.
- [NTSB NYC95LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA029.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Stow, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1994 · N14315 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance, which resulted in an inflight collision with trees. Other related factors were: heavy rain, moderate turbulence, dark night, and high winds.
- [NTSB ATL95FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA014.md): Cessna 172H · Louisville, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1994 · N8200L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during a low pass maneuver. A factor was the trees at the vicinity of the low pass.
- [NTSB FTW95LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA042.md): Cessna 150M · Seguin, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1994 · N9237U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain a proper climb rate after takeoff. A factor was the dark night light condition.
- [NTSB FTW95LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA041.md): Robinson R-22B · Johnson City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1994 · N888CG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the trailer while landing.
- [NTSB CHI95LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA037.md): Beech G35 · Frankfort, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1994 · N4469D · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to see-and-avoid the vehicle, and the vehicle driver's disregard for the need to remain clear of the aircraft's approach path. A factor related to the accident was: the proximity of a parked airplane to the runway.
- [NTSB NYC95LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA022.md): Cessna 150L · Dawson Springs, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1994 · N5483Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance. Other related factors are night conditions and the pilot's improper inflight planning/decision.
- [NTSB CHI95LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA033.md): Cessna 150 · Tomahawk, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1994 · N9143U · Substantial damage
  > the collision with deer during landing - flare/touchdown.
- [NTSB LAX95LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA032.md): Beech 65-90 · San Diego, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1994 · N276VM · Substantial damage
  > the inadvertent and premature deployment of the jumper's reserve parachute as he exited the aircraft.
- [NTSB MIA95FA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA018.md): Bölkow BO-105S · Perry, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1994 · N911LF · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient clearance from the power line, while buzzing (at low altitude).
- [NTSB ATL95LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA010.md): Cessna 152 · Rock Hill, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1994 · N48720 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's poor judgement and his failure to maintain clearance from obstacles.
- [NTSB LAX95LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA030.md): Bell UH-1E · Willits, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1994 · N5088J · Substantial damage
  > that the pilot misjudged the distance between the helicopter and the trees.
- [NTSB ATL95FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA008.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Conway, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1994 · N7207C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper altitude during the missed approach, resulting in a collision with trees and terrain. Factors were the weather conditions (low ceiling, fog), and the pilot's diverted attention outside the cockpit.
- [NTSB LAX95FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA020.md): Cessna T337H · Douglas City, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1994 · N1497S · Destroyed
  > The improper in-flight decision of the pilot to fly in dark night time conditions in mountainous terrain during adverse weather conditions.
- [NTSB MIA95FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA010.md): Cessna 182P · Raymond, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1994 · N58792 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol, and his resulting failure to maintain altitude after takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI95LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA026.md): Bell 206B3 · Inver Grove Hts, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1994 · N505KS · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper altitude and inadequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB FTW95FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA020.md): Brantly Helicopter B-2 · Artesia, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1994 · N5905X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to drugs, and his failure to maintain clearance from a powerline.
- [NTSB FTW95LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA028.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Lubbock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1994 · N8523S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the irrigation equipment. A factor was pilot fatigue.
- [NTSB CHI95LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA016.md): Beech 58 · Ft. Wayne, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1994 · N83KK · Substantial damage
  > the in-flight collision with birds(geese). A factors associated with the accident was the building which was contacted.
- [NTSB NYC95LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA009.md): Aerospatiale AS-355 · Jonesville, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1994 · N5787A · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power lines.
- [NTSB NYC95LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA007.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Beans Cove, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1994 · N4878Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance which resulted in an inflight collision with a tree.
- [NTSB CHI95LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA027.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Mt. Vernon, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1994 · N5433Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate visual lookout. A factor associated with the accident is the fence post.
- [NTSB FTW95LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA011.md): Hughes 269C · Livingston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1994 · N9616F · Substantial damage
  > The improper flare resulting in an undershoot of the intended landing area. A factor was the bird strike.
- [NTSB BFO95FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95FA001.md): Cessna 172N · Fancy Gap, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1994 · N734NB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate inflight planning and his failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance. Other related factors are: fog, rain, VFR flight into IMC, inexperience and mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB CHI95FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA011.md): Beech 58 · Park Rapids, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1994 · N258CH · Destroyed
  > the pilot-in-command's failure to obtain/maintain clearance. Factors were a dark night, low ceiling, high terrain, and weather service not used by the pilot-in-command.
- [NTSB CHI95LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA005.md): Cessna 150 · Carbondale, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1994 · N66224 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate visual lookout, and improper altitude.
- [NTSB FTW95LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA009.md): Grumman G-164B · Oak Grove, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1994 · N6676K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged clearance from the vehicle.
- [NTSB FTW94FA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA315.md): Cessna 182K · Heeney, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1994 · N2504Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance. A factor was the rising terrain.
- [NTSB LAX94LA379](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA379.md): Rockwell S2R · Visalia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1994 · N8874Q · Destroyed
  > the pilot failed to maintain an adequate visual lookout and collided with power lines which resulted in an in-flight loss of control and subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB MIA94LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA216.md): Bell 47G-2A · Moore Haven, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1994 · N30JJ · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain a visual lookout while maneuvering on a swath run, resulting in an in-flight collision with wires, and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB BFO94FA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94FA160.md): Beech A36 · Barstow, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1994 · N60360 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the tower.
- [NTSB ANC94LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA137.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1994 · N3930Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a positive rate of climb.
- [NTSB CHI94LA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA321.md): Cessna 152 · Decatur, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1994 · N89897 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command's failure to maintain a proper altitude and his inadequate visual outlook. A factor was the tower.
- [NTSB MIA94LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA210.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Panama City Bch, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1994 · N53925 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid the banner.
- [NTSB CHI94LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA317.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Princeton, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1994 · N4188Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's premature liftoff.
- [NTSB NYC94LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA171.md): Cessna 152-II · Enfield, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1994 · N80235 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's attempt to take off under conditions beyond the performance capabilities of the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI94LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA311.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Cassoday, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1994 · N82114 · Destroyed
  > the attempted low level flight/maneuver with inadequate visual lookout by the pilot-in-command.
- [NTSB LAX94LA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA350.md): Cessna 172M · Rescue, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1994 · N9699Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed go-around. His inadequate compensation for the wind was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI94LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA289.md): Cessna 172 · Plato Center, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1994 · N97618 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempt to take off on a short runway with a gross weight which exceeded the maximum allowable weight and an improper flap setting. A factor was the location of obstructions (trees) at the departure end of the runway.
- [NTSB BFO94LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA153.md): Piper PA-30 · Wolfeboro, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1994 · N8541Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing which resulted in inflight collission with trees.
- [NTSB ATL94LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA160.md): Cessna 172 · Pine Mountain, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1994 · N6650A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for existing wind conditions, and his failure to maintain both airspeed and clearance from a fence. Factors were the tailwind and the gusts which existed at the time of the accident.
- [NTSB BFO94LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA148.md): Piper PA -28-181 · Skowhegan, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1994 · N11HK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to do a go around which resulted in an inflight collision with trees during a delayed aborted landing to avoid a runway overrun.
- [NTSB CHI94LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA292.md): Grumman G-164A · Clifton, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1994 · N8971H · Destroyed
  > the pilots failure to keep visual contact with and to avoid unmarked powerlines adjacent to the crop field he was spraying.
- [NTSB ANC94LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA119.md): Cessna 150 · Delta Junction, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1994 · N2677J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation.
- [NTSB NYC94FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94FA161.md): Rockwell 112A · Binghamton, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1994 · N1253J · Destroyed
  > The pilot inadequate preflight preparation that resulted in the decision to attempt takeoff on a runway which was beyond the airplane takeoff performance capability to clear obstacles.
- [NTSB ANC94LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA112.md): Piper PA-18 · Koliganek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1994 · N94FB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and failure to attain a touchdown point in the landing area. An obstacle (tree) in the landing area was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB CHI94LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA291.md): Cessna 188 · Sublette, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1994 · N133MC · Substantial damage
  > improper preflight planning by the pilot. Factors associated with the accident were the delayed jettisoning of the airplane's hopper load and the inability of the airplane to climb.
- [NTSB LAX94LA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA326.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Chinle, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1994 · N5765R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's premature liftoff, and his failure to attain the appropriate airspeed during a takeoff attempt under high density altitude conditions.
- [NTSB BFO94LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA139.md): Cessna 182L · Hopkinsville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1994 · N3376R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper alignment and adequate obstacle clearance.

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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=39

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