# 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 FTW94FA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA168.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Wingate, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 21, 1994 · N8895W · Destroyed
  > Was the pilot's failure to maintain proper alignment. Factors were the wind, and the pilot's improper corrections.
- [NTSB CHI94LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA166.md): Grumman G-164 · Hillsboro, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1994 · N551Y · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree.
- [NTSB CHI94LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA158.md): Aeronca 11AC · Montello, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 1994 · N9462E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. A factor related to the accident was the crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI94LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA161.md): Bell 206B · Winnebago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1994 · N49585 · Substantial damage
  > a wire strike due to failure to maintain proper altitude, and improper visual lookout by the pilot-in-command.
- [NTSB LAX94FA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA214.md): Robinson R-22 · Hacienda Height, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 11, 1994 · N8047Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's selection of an en route cruise altitude which provided insufficient obstruction clearance, and his inadequate visual lookout. Factors in the night time accident were the reduced visibility as a result of the fog and haze.
- [NTSB ATL94LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA094.md): Robinson R-22B · Stone Mountain, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1994 · N54BA · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper vertical takeoff in that he allowed the helicopter to drift rearward, and his failure to maintain clearance from the wire.
- [NTSB NYC94FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94FA078.md): Robinson R22A · North Bergen, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 5, 1994 · N503TH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate visual lookout and adequate obstacle clearance, which resulted in an inflight collision with a static wire.
- [NTSB CHI94LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA162.md): Grumman G-164A · Alexandria, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1994 · N7368 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with wires.
- [NTSB LAX94LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA208.md): Bell UH-1L · Pleasant Grove, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1994 · N204RW · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to see and avoid the power lines due to sun glare from the rising sun at dawn.
- [NTSB FTW94LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA142.md): Grumman G-164A · Lindon, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1994 · N8559H · Substantial damage
  > Inaccurate preflight planning and preparation for the flight. A factor was soft terrain on the landing strip.
- [NTSB SEA94LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA113.md): Cessna 172N · Monarch, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1994 · N739CW · Substantial damage
  > Poor in flight planning/decision. A factor to the accident was downdrafts.
- [NTSB ATL94LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA087.md): Cessna 182B · Ellijay, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1994 · N2673G · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent deployment of the parachute because of the jumpmaster's inattention to the static line.
- [NTSB BFO94LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA078.md): Cameron ET-90 · Louisville, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1994 · N898ET · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain clearance from wires during the landing approach. A factor related to the accident is a downdraft that exceeded the balloon's available climb capability.
- [NTSB SEA94LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA109.md): Bell 206B · Summerville, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1994 · N35BL · Destroyed
  > The pilot did not maintain clearance from the wires. The overcast sky condiiton was a factor.
- [NTSB ATL94LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA086.md): Ferguson Fergy II · Nashville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1994 · N71797 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a utility wire during climbout.
- [NTSB FTW94LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA132.md): Bellanca 7GCAA · Azle, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1994 · N86862 · Destroyed
  > The instructor pilot's failure to maintain terrain and obstacle clearance. A factor was the instructor's diverted attention.
- [NTSB LAX94LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA199.md): Continental Copters Tomcat MK5A · Brawley, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1994 · N9061T · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude, while maneuvering to land after completing aerial application. Factors related to the accident were: darkness and the lack of visual cues for the pilot to detect the obstruction (power line).
- [NTSB CHI94FA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94FA137.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Marshfield, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1994 · N5581F · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain proper altitude during a VFR flight into IMC conditions.
- [NTSB FTW94FA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA123.md): SIAI-Marchetti F.260C · Watson, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1994 · N14FD · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from wires during low level flight which resulted in a severed aileron cable. Factors were the pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude during the flight and his inability to control the airplane…
- [NTSB ATL94LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA083.md): Cessna 172K · Spartanburg, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1994 · N711GT · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate visual lookout by the pilot of Cessna 172K, N711GT.
- [NTSB FTW94LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA126.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Muskogee, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1994 · N4647Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power line. Factors were a chemical spray contaminated windscreen, the resultant limitation to visibility, and sun glare.
- [NTSB CHI94LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA131.md): Cessna 172 · Edina, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1994 · N4253L · Destroyed
  > the pilot in commands' failure to obtain obstruction clearance from trees during a visual takeoff from a short, soft, wet field in instrument meteorological conditions. A factor was the pilot in commands' misjudgment of the takeoff climb performance of the…
- [NTSB CHI94LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA130.md): Cessna 182P · Chesterfield, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1994 · N9187M · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to follow proper IFR procedures and maintain proper altitude during the approach. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, the weather conditions, and failure of the approach controller to issue an IFR transponder code to the…
- [NTSB CHI94LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA129.md): Schweizer 269C · Hebron, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1994 · N100LU · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student pilot to maintain adequate clearance from obstructions during aerial taxi.
- [NTSB ANC94LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA048.md): Cessna A185F · Paxson, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1994 · N8191Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command did not maintain proper clearance from the snow berm. A factor in the accident was the snow berm.
- [NTSB LAX94LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA176.md): Cessna 172N · Gasquet, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1994 · N6290D · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to adequately compensate for the cross- wind conditions, and to maintain proper alignment with the runway.
- [NTSB BFO94LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA058.md): Piper PA-38-112 · New Castle, DE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1994 · N2542L · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate clearance from obstacles, which resulted in birds strike. A factor was night conditions.
- [NTSB NYC94LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA061.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Hopedale, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1994 · N2598Q · Substantial damage
  > the certified flight instructor's delay in taking remedial action by not initiating the go-around, resulting in the in-flight collision with the tree.
- [NTSB ATL94LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA067.md): Cessna 140 · Celina, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1994 · N76342 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper altitude, and his failure to maintain clearance from the transmission wire.
- [NTSB FTW94LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA100.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1994 · N8933N · Substantial damage
  > The CFI rated second pilot's failure to maintain the ILS glideslope. A factor was the dark night and lack of supervision.
- [NTSB FTW94LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA098.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Moro, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1994 · N9189Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance of power lines.
- [NTSB SEA94LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA081.md): Maule M-4-220C · Dubois, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1994 · N40318 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout. Factors include light conditions at dusk.
- [NTSB LAX94FA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA157.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Napa, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1994 · N3562C · Destroyed
  > the pilot's selection of an en route descent altitude profile inadequate to clear all terrain along his intended flight path, and, his inadvertent VFR flight into IMC conditions. Factors in the accident were the dark night lighting conditions and the obscured…
- [NTSB SEA94LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA079.md): Kelley Stits SA6B · Snohomish, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1994 · N4696 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed. Factors include a pole off the departure end of the runway.
- [NTSB FTW94LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA092.md): Rockwell 690C · Hayden, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1994 · N5938K · Substantial damage
  > Failure by the pilot to maintain proper altitude. A factor was dark night conditions.
- [NTSB SEA94LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA070.md): Cessna 172 · Casper, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1994 · N733WS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper alignment with the runway. The crosswind was of factor.
- [NTSB LAX94LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA128.md): Stinson 108-3 · Redlands, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1994 · N6009M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol, which led to his improper planning/decision, and his failure to maintain proper altitude. Factors related to the accident were: darkness and the pilot's lack of training/certification for…
- [NTSB ATL94LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA051.md): Piper PA-12 · Smithfield, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1994 · N2964M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from power lines. Factors were the unmarked power lines located under the final approach path, and the sun glare that existed at the time of the accident.
- [NTSB CHI94LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA084.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 1994 · N23797 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's poorly planned approach and remaining below a proper glide path during final approach. The pilot's lack of total expereince was a factor.
- [NTSB BFO94LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA039.md): Cessna 120 · Chittenango, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 1994 · N1626V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate planning/decision to take off with the presence of a tailwind.
- [NTSB CHI94FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94FA082.md): Cessna A185F · Sterling Hgts, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1994 · N53064 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol, which led to his intentional buzzing, and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude (or clearance) from obstacles. Factors related to the accident were: darkness and the unlighted tower.
- [NTSB MIA94FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94FA070.md): Cessna 152 · Brooksville, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1994 · N6613L · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain a visual lookout and altitude while maneuvering after becoming lost/disoriented, resulting in an in-flight collision with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's physical impairment due to…
- [NTSB CHI94LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA077.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Wichita, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 1994 · N8119W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and delay in aborting the landing. The pilot's inadequate training was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA94FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA055.md): Beech S35 · Ashland, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1994 · N50VT · Destroyed
  > Poor in-flight planning/decision. Factors to the accident were: clearance was not maintained and poor supervision.
- [NTSB BFO94FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94FA034.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Bethel, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 1994 · N28767 · Destroyed
  > the pilot attempting visual flight rules (VFR) flight into instrument meteorological conditions and the pilot not maintaining clearance from objects/terrain.
- [NTSB MIA94FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94FA058.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Pontotoc, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 1994 · N88255 · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain altitude while manuevering resulting in the aircraft colliding with trees and then the ground.
- [NTSB LAX94FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA100.md): Aerospatiale AS-350D · Lebec, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 1994 · N5795X · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's inadequate in-flight planning and inadequate visual lookout. Factors in the accident were mountainous terrain which masked the presence of the wires and the pilot-in-command's lack of familiarity with the geographic area.
- [NTSB SEA94LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA047.md): MBB BO-105S · Clearwater, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 1994 · N204PC · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain clearance with the transmission wires. Factors contributing to the accident were the wires and sunglare.
- [NTSB LAX94LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA090.md): Bell 206B · Coolidge Dam, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 1994 · N771GM · Destroyed
  > the pilot's selection of a cruise altitude insufficient to ensure adequate obstacle clearance and his inadequate visual lookout. A factor in the accident was the inconspicuousness of the power lines.
- [NTSB LAX94LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA092.md): Beech 76 · Avalon, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 1994 · N8013Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid the powerlines. A related factor was the pilot's poor judgment in flying at low altitude.

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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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