# 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 SEA94LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA046.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Manila, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 1994 · N4244A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance. Factors include a tailwind, gusts, and a tree just off the departure end of the field used for takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA94FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA045.md): Cessna 172D · Bandon, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 1994 · N2813U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance. Factors include strong, gust winds, a dark night, and the pilot's lack of experience in nighttime operations.
- [NTSB LAX94LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA082.md): Cessna 175 · Peoria, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1993 · N6623E · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to attain sufficient altitude following takeoff. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to use all available runway for takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX94LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA080.md): Cessna 150G · Truckee, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1993 · N4813X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's impaired judgment and impaired performance, while under the influence of drugs, that resulted in his failure to maintain sufficient altitude and clearance above the mountainous terrain and obstructions (power line & trees).
- [NTSB LAX94LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA077.md): Piper PA-28-181 · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1993 · N2501X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing wind conditions and his failure to maintain a proper glidepath.
- [NTSB ANC94LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA027.md): Piper PA-18 · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1993 · N7121P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command not maintaining the proper clearance from the terrain during the approach.
- [NTSB FTW94FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA050.md): Cessna 172M · Lancaster, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1993 · N13051 · Substantial damage
  > was THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL DUE TO PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENT (ALCOHOL).
- [NTSB CHI94LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA052.md): Cessna 404 · Big Rapids, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1993 · N8919G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's descent below the minimum descent altitude.
- [NTSB MIA94LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA037.md): Piper PA-46-301P · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1993 · N4391C · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to abort the takeoff. A contributing factor was the soft condition of the runway surface.
- [NTSB CHI94LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA042.md): Balloon Works Firefly 7-15 · Pratt, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1993 · N9079M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles. Factors contributing to the accident are the pilot's misjudged fuel consumption calculations and the weather (high winds).
- [NTSB NYC94LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA030.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Hopkinsville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1993 · N39595 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper IFR procedure by conducting flight below minimum descent altitude (MDA) without visual referece which resulted in an inflight collision with wires. A factor was the wire.
- [NTSB CHI94LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA046.md): Cessna 550 · West Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1993 · N550RD · Substantial damage
  > the collision with birds/geese shortly after takeoff. Reduced visibility in fog was a factor.
- [NTSB FTW94FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA041.md): Quicksilver MX II · Newark, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1993 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > Poor judment of the pilot after use of drugs, his improper planning/decision, and his failure to remain clear of an obstruction during takeoff. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's overconfidence with the aircraft's ability, a tailwind condition,…
- [NTSB LAX94LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA061.md): Cessna 172P · Panoche, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1993 · N65922 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper approach speed and glide path, and his delayed initiation of a go-around. A factor in the accident was the wind shear condition created by the hills immediately off the departure end of the dirt airstrip.
- [NTSB SEA94LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA037.md): Hiller UH-12D · Sublimity, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1993 · N59366 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from unmarked transmission wires. Factors include the pilot's inadequate visual lookout, and unmarked wires in the area of operation.
- [NTSB LAX94LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA055.md): Mooney M20B · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1993 · N6405Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow proper procedures/directives prohibiting night operations at the airport and failure to maintain the proper glidepath. The pilot's diverted attention was a factor in this accident.
- [NTSB BFO94FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94FA015.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Northampton, MA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1993 · N3011F · Destroyed
  > Failure of the air traffic control (ATC) facility to identify and provide the required traffic information to the jump aircraft before release of the jumper(s). A factor related to the accident was: inadequate visual lookout by the pilot of the jump aircraft.
- [NTSB SEA94LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA036.md): Aero Commander S2R · Pasco, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1993 · N8818Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain clearance with the irrigation sprinkler system.
- [NTSB FTW94FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA036.md): Cessna 152 · Guthrie, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1993 · N45968 · Substantial damage
  > Was the pilot-in-command continued VFR flight into IMC. A factor was fog.
- [NTSB LAX94FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA047.md): Piper PA-30 · Brea, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1993 · N8238Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's choice of an inadequate cruise altitude over rolling hill terrain which resulted in an in-flight collision with helium balloons and an in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inadequate visual…
- [NTSB SEA94LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA031.md): Cessna 150G · Kirkland, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1993 · N2446J · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain clearance with the tree. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot in command's ostentatious display.
- [NTSB BFO94LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA007.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Greentown, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1993 · N7667F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's selection of the wrong runway, and his delay in attempting a go-around which resulted in an inflight collision with the trees. A related factor was the unfavorable wind.
- [NTSB FTW94LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA030.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Fredericksburg, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1993 · N6776W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's utilization of unsuitable terrain for takeoff.
- [NTSB MIA94FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94FA015.md): Cessna 182Q · Crestview, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1993 · N97450 · Destroyed
  > Was incapacitation of the pilot due to cardiovascular disease during an instrument approach resulting in the aircraft descending uncontrolled until tree and ground impact. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly with known cardiovascular…
- [NTSB LAX94LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA038.md): Aerospatiale SA-341G · Lake Berryessa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1993 · N76WH · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's selection of an inadequate obstacle clearance cruise altitude.
- [NTSB LAX94LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA033.md): Robinson R22A · Santa Rosa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1993 · N8452Z · Substantial damage
  > the separation of the tail rotor due to a collision with a mylar balloon and the subsequent hard landing during an autorotation. A factor in the accident was the dark night lighting conditions which limited the pilot's ability to see and avoid the balloon.
- [NTSB LAX94LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA027.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Mokuleia, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1993 · N7779S · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's misjudgement of descent rate and terrain clearance while manuevering along a ridgeline. Factors in the accident were the downdrafts and the mountainous/hilly nature of the terrain.
- [NTSB SEA94LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA020.md): Aero Commander AC-100-180 · Oregon City, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1993 · N3723X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from transmission wires. Factors include light conditions at dusk, and transmission wires near the approach end of the runway.
- [NTSB CHI94LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA024.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Woonsocket, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1993 · N39952 · Destroyed
  > the pilot misjudging the airplane's clearance under the wires. Factors related to the accident were the performance of a low pass and the wires which were contacted.
- [NTSB NYC94LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA017.md): Beech 77 · Littleton, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1993 · N67197 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate in-flight decision in the selection of the simulated forced landing area, and his delay in initiating a go around which resulted in the airplane colliding with trees.
- [NTSB ANC94LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA013.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Karluk, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1993 · N4327P · Substantial damage
  > The selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.
- [NTSB CHI94FA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94FA018.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Atkinson, NE · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1993 · N4147Q · Destroyed
  > the instrument rated commercial pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain/obstructions during the initial climb after takeoff. Related factors are the weather conditions (fog) and the pilot's failure to maintain the proper rate of climb.
- [NTSB FTW94LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA016.md): Beech A36 · Tomball, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1993 · N6198A · Substantial damage
  > Was the pilot's disregard for and continued descent below mda and his delay in executing a go around.
- [NTSB CHI94FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94FA010.md): Cessna R182 · Herbster, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1993 · N6422S · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from trees.
- [NTSB FTW94FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA009.md): Piper PA-36-285 · Estelline, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1993 · N57577 · Destroyed
  > Clearance not maintained by the pilot.
- [NTSB NYC94LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA002.md): Grumman G-164-A · Madisonville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1993 · N9909 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and his inadequate visual lookout in flight which resulted in the collision with wires.
- [NTSB ANC94LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA008.md): Piper PA-18 · Port Heiden, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1993 · N81648 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper preflight planning/preparation. A factor was rising terrain.
- [NTSB ATL93LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA163.md): Aerospatiale TB21 · Spruce Pine, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1993 · N2528D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate inflight decision in delaying a go-around attempt and in attempting a go around with full flap extension.
- [NTSB ANC93LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA189.md): Piper PA-18 · Rocky River, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1993 · N3862Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudging his altitude on final approach.
- [NTSB LAX93FA369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA369.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Wildomar, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1993 · N40049 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the tail rotor blade after being struck by the pilot's knee board, and the failure of the pilot to adequately secure the knee board while in flight.
- [NTSB FTW93LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA263.md): Wsk Pzl Mielec M-18A Dromader · Frogmore, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1993 · N452TC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the powerline. A factor was the dusk light condition.
- [NTSB LAX93LA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA361.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer G-164B · Buttonwillow, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1993 · N8133K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to avoid wires.
- [NTSB LAX93LA354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA354.md): Cessna 152 · Hesperia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1993 · N49813 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command not maintaining a proper glidepath. Factors pertaining to this accident were: the pilot in command not obtaining a weather forecast for the return flight, and the lack of total experieince in night flying.
- [NTSB SEA93LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA200.md): Cessna A188B · Waterville, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1993 · N9523G · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain clearance from the powerline.
- [NTSB SEA93LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA211.md): Cessna 150L · Silverton, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1993 · N11882 · Substantial damage
  > Clearance was not maintained. A factor to the accident was: poor in-flight planning/decision.
- [NTSB SEA93LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA198.md): Grumman-Schweizer G164A · Dayton, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1993 · N9536 · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain proper clearance from the power lines. The unmarked power lines were a factor.
- [NTSB LAX93LA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA349.md): Culver LFA · Sonoma, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1993 · N41729 · Substantial damage
  > the airport management's failure to provide notice of the banner operation and to close the runway. An additional cause was the banner operator's failure to ensure that the runway on which he placed his banner equipment was closed.
- [NTSB ATL93LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA156.md): Brown VAN'S RV-3 · Statesville, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1993 · N115DB · Substantial damage
  > Was the pilot's failure to see and avoid utility lines. A factor was the sunglare.
- [NTSB BFO93LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA161.md): Schweizer SGS2-33A · Eighty Four, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1993 · N34367 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's utilization of improper procedures for setting the altimeter which led to his misjudging altitude.
- [NTSB LAX93LA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA347.md): Cameron V-77 · Truckee, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1993 · N2021A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during the landing approach.

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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=42

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