# 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 LAX94LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA322.md): Bell 47-G3B · Truk Island, Micronesia · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1994 · N65678 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged the clearance between the helicopter's rotor blades and the coconut trees.
- [NTSB SEA94LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA212.md): Avid Magnum · Woodland, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1994 · N180AB · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate in-flight planning/decision and clearance from trees was not maintained. A factor to the accident was trees.
- [NTSB CHI94LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA280.md): Schleicher ASW-20 · Ionia, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1994 · N6514M · Substantial damage
  > no thermal lift available, and the lack of suitable terrain for landing. A factor related to the accident was the high wind condition.
- [NTSB LAX94FA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA318.md): Cessna 177RG · So. Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1994 · N217AF · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to take off from a high density altitude airport at an over allowable gross weight condition. Factors in the accident were the high density altitude, down drafts, and the pilot's lack of familiarity operting from high density altitude…
- [NTSB SEA94FA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA208.md): Piper PA-22 · Butte Falls, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1994 · N3555A · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate altitude and clearance from trees while maneuvering.
- [NTSB CHI94LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA276.md): Bell 47G3B1 · Sargeant, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1994 · N64292 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a transmission wire during an agricultural spray run. A factor in the accident is the transmission wire.
- [NTSB LAX94LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA312.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Warner Springs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1994 · N25871 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate visual lookout for livestock during takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW94FA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA262.md): Grumman G-164B · Henderson, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1994 · N6804Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a known object.
- [NTSB CHI94LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA266.md): Beech B33 · Imperial, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1994 · N786AA · Destroyed
  > the failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional of the airplane during takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW94LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA257.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Bosco, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1994 · N9152C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the telephone pole.
- [NTSB FTW94LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA254.md): Boeing A75 · Comfort, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1994 · N60459 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind and his failure to push the propeller lever full forward. Factors were the crosswind and the pilot's failure to follow the before takeoff checklist.
- [NTSB CHI94LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA270.md): Miller Kitfox · Spencer, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1994 · N4268Y · Substantial damage
  > the private pilot/airplane builder's failure to maintain adequate clearance from obstacles during the approach to landing.
- [NTSB CHI94LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA246.md): Cessna 140 · Lomax, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1994 · N9409A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a transmission wire, and the pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate altitude. A factor associated with the accident is the transmission wire.
- [NTSB NYC94LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA139.md): Cessna 172A · Block Island, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1994 · N5647A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to initiate VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. The dark night light conditions and the fog were contributing factors.
- [NTSB CHI94LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA241.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Eckelson, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1994 · N7301Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a transmission wire. A factor associated with the accident is the transmission wire.
- [NTSB SEA94LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA189.md): Cessna 172M · Seattle, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1994 · N73175 · Substantial damage
  > The proper touchdown point was misjudged by the pilot. During the go-around attempt, he failed to maintain clearance from obstacles.
- [NTSB FTW94LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA252.md): Piper J3C-65 · Waller, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1994 · N70580 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper clearance during takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC94LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA132.md): Cessna 172N · Chatham, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1994 · N76090 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid the birds. The presence of the birds at the airport was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB FTW94FA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA241.md): Schweizer G-164B · Foules, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1994 · N6617Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance.
- [NTSB FTW94LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA239.md): Air Tractor AT-501 · Marianna, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1994 · N6073J · Destroyed
  > A premature liftoff. Factors were the tall, wet grass and a tail wind component.
- [NTSB SEA94FA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA182.md): Cessna 172K · Patos Island, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1994 · N7417G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to drugs (marijuana), and his improper planning/decision, which resulted in his failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from trees, while taking off toward the closed end of a cove.
- [NTSB CHI94LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA235.md): Beech 17 · Elgin, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1994 · N1184V · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the road sign. Factors in the accident were the sign and the failure of the landing gear to extend into the full down and locked position.
- [NTSB ATL94LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA140.md): Cessna A188A · Cochran, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1994 · N5657J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and clearance from trees during an aerial application maneuver. Factors were the trees at the perimeter of the field, and the gusting tail wind conditions at the time of the accident.
- [NTSB MIA94FA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94FA179.md): Cessna 172XP · Indian Shores, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1994 · N2827V · Destroyed
  > A bird collision, which resulted in pilot incapacitation.
- [NTSB ATL94LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA139.md): Taylorcraft 15A · Dobson, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1994 · N70BL · Substantial damage
  > The vehicle driver's failure to remain clear of a runway in use.
- [NTSB SEA94LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA178.md): Cessna 172P · Easton, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1994 · N65857 · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot-in-command, and inadequate supervision by the check pilot, which resulted in their failure to remain clear of trees during takeoff. Factors related to the accident were: a downdraft and the proximity of trees to the…
- [NTSB CHI94LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA229.md): Cessna 150 · Watersmeet, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1994 · N6579G · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, and his inadequate preflight planning and preparation. Factors associated with the accident were the fog and the trees.
- [NTSB SEA94FA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA174.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Leavenworth, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1994 · N3645A · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation. Factors related to the accident were: high density altitude, the runway condition (with areas of soft or uneven terrain and tall grass), and obstructions (trees) near the departure end of the runway.
- [NTSB ATL94LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA132.md): Cessna A188B · Tifton, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1994 · N9583G · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to follow the aircraft checklist, resulting in an attempted takeoff with the elevator trim improperly set. A factor was the trees at the perimeter of the airstrip.
- [NTSB SEA94LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA169.md): Cessna T-188C · Weiser, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1994 · N4900T · Substantial damage
  > Clearance from powerlines was not maintained. Factors include dusk light conditions.
- [NTSB CHI94DCG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94DCG02.md): Aero Commander Calair A-9B · Excelsior Sprgs, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 5, 1994 · N7965V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude clearance above the powerlines during his maintenance test application run.
- [NTSB NYC94LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA109.md): Cessna 172N · Princess Anne, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1994 · N4828G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to do a go-around and her delay in the initiating of an aborted landing, which resulted in her failure to outclimb trees during the aborted landing.
- [NTSB CHI94FA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94FA209.md): Cameron CAN-56 · West Chicago, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1994 · N20367 · Destroyed
  > the pilots failure to maintain vertical clearance above powerlines which bordered the field in which he intended to land. A factor associated with the accident were the powerlines.
- [NTSB CHI94DCJ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94DCJ01.md): Mustari Dragonfly Mark II · Scottsbluff, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 24, 1994 · N3147B · Destroyed
  > the private pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation. A related factor is the high density altitude.
- [NTSB CHI94LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA191.md): Hiller HU-12E · Watertown, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1994 · N330CW · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout. A factor associated with the accident was the powerlines.
- [NTSB BFO94LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA113.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Seven Springs, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1994 · N40051 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed and his premature liftoff which resulted in a stall mush and collision with trees.
- [NTSB FTW94FA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA203.md): Cessna 175B · Sonora, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1994 · N8103T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance.
- [NTSB MIA94LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA161.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1994 · N5333Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain a visual outlook and a safe altitude while making a low pass over a boat, resulting in an in-flight collision with the boat mast.
- [NTSB ATL94LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA124.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Blowing Rock, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1994 · N63872 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain (remote, wooded, mountainous) for an intentional crash landing.
- [NTSB BFO94LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA106.md): Mooney M20C · Leesburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1994 · N6679U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the minimum descent altitude until the published approach fix. Factors related to the accident was pilot fatigue, low ceilings, obscuration, and fog.
- [NTSB LAX94LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA254.md): Schweizer G-164B · Live Oak, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1994 · N8392K · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to remain clear of power lines. A factor related to the accident was: the pilot's impairment due to use of drugs that were not approved for use while flying.
- [NTSB SEA94LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA147.md): Hughes 369D · Snoqualmie, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1994 · N1088G · Substantial damage
  > Poor in-flight planning/decision. Factors to the accident were: clearance not maintained and tailwind.
- [NTSB SEA94LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA145.md): Mooney M20C · Wamsutter, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1994 · N711LP · Substantial damage
  > Clearance not maintained. A factor to the accident was: transmission wire.
- [NTSB LAX94LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA255.md): Grumman G-164B · Dateland, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1994 · N3629P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and his failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout for obstacles. Night lighting conditions and the dust were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB SEA94LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA140.md): Piper PA-18 · Culbertson, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1994 · N4509Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors include gusty crosswinds, and a fence near the point of takeoff.
- [NTSB BFO94LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA089.md): Cessna 150 · Troy, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1994 · N2480J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain alignment with the runway which resulted in an inflight collision with a tree. A factor is crosswinds.
- [NTSB LAX94LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA234.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Simi Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1994 · N32532 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to properly align the airplane's flightpath over the runway during initial climb. A contributing factor was the student pilot's total lack of recent flying experience.
- [NTSB LAX94FA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA232.md): Beech A-36 · Fullerton, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 31, 1994 · N4323W · Destroyed
  > the pilot's lack of familiarity with the performance change of the airplane, and the lack of proper training/transition in the modified airplane. Contributing to the accident was inadequate substantiation process and insufficient review by the FAA; the…
- [NTSB CHI94LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA179.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Lodi, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1994 · N55835 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain direction control which resulted from a inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's diverted attention, the crosswind, the trees which were contacted.
- [NTSB NYC94LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA085.md): Beech A-24-R · Hamburg, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1994 · N8041R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to establish a positive climb rate, which resulted in an inflight collision with trees. Factors were a tailwind, the pilot's premature raising of the flaps, and his failure to do a go around.

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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
```

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