# 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 NYC93LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA132.md): Piper PA-30 · Mitchellville, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1993 · N7563Y · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain a proper glide path during the final approach, which resulted in the airplane striking a moving vehicle.
- [NTSB CHI93LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA237.md): Daniel Squire HI-MAX · Omro, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1993 · N200D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation. A factor in the accident is the downdraft.
- [NTSB FTW93FA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA192.md): Bell 206L-3 · West Monroe, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1993 · N911MT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate planning and preparation prior to takeoff, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. Factors were the fog and low ceiling
- [NTSB LAX93LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA261.md): Mcdonnell Douglas 369D · Half Moon Bay, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1993 · N277SP · Destroyed
  > the pilots failure to maintain an adequate clearance from the light tower and associated electrical power cables. Factors in the accident were; 1) pilot fatigue due to an excessively long duty day, and 2) glare from the lights which affected the pilot's…
- [NTSB NYC93FA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93FA115.md): Enstrom F28C · Gordon, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1993 · N200NH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid the wire.
- [NTSB ATL93LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA112.md): Cessna 172 · St. Elmo, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1993 · N8322B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the trees located near the departure end of the runway. Factors were the pilot's failure to use the entire runway for the takeoff, and the trees located near the departure end of the runway.
- [NTSB CHI93LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA209.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Newark, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1993 · N381CF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature liftoff.
- [NTSB CHI93LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA208.md): Hughes 269 · Valley City, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1993 · N213MS · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command's failure to maintain clearance from a tree during an aerial application manuever.
- [NTSB LAX93LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA250.md): Balloon Works Firefly 7 · Salida, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1993 · N71145 · Minor damage
  > the pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point during the attempted landing. A factor in the accident was the unfavorable wind conditions for the balloon landing.
- [NTSB CHI93LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA203.md): Piper PA-36 · Mc Laughlin, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1993 · N3890E · Substantial damage
  > Pilot in command's failure to maintain proper clearance.
- [NTSB ATL93FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93FA107.md): Cessna TP206 · Epworth, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1993 · N5719J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain vertical clearance above the trees while maneuvering which resulted in the collision with trees.
- [NTSB ATL93LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA106.md): Cessna A188B · Centre, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1993 · N91676 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during agricultural application maneuvering. Factors were the trees in the vicinity of the planned flight path.
- [NTSB LAX93LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA240.md): Cessna 150D · Biggs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1993 · N6030T · Substantial damage
  > The first pilot's premature lift-off and his failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB FTW93LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA173.md): Grumman G-164A · Ganado, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1993 · N6752Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines
- [NTSB FTW93LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA172.md): Grumman G-164B · Walnut Ridge, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1993 · N48659 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance.
- [NTSB NYC93LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA097.md): Cessna A188B · Marengo, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1993 · N8254G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged clearance from obstacles during aerial application, resulting in a collision with trees. A factor in this accident was the pilot's lack of total experience in aerial application flying.
- [NTSB CHI93LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA185.md): Piper PA-36-400 · Elbow Lake, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1993 · N2342Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual outlook during aerial application manuevers.
- [NTSB CHI93DCQ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93DCQ01.md): Grumman G-164A · Liberal, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 30, 1993 · N8385 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the powerlines. A factor related to the accident were the powerlines which were contacted during the aerial application operation.
- [NTSB CHI93LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA183.md): Cessna 150M · Flora, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1993 · N714AN · Substantial damage
  > the delayed remedial action by the flight instructor. A factor related to the accident was the lack of total experience in this type operation by the flight instructor.
- [NTSB FTW93LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA167.md): Grumman G-164B · Stuttgart, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1993 · N8405K · Destroyed
  > Pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the electrical wires.
- [NTSB SEA93LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA117.md): Stinson 108-1 · Brigham City, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1993 · N8589K · Destroyed
  > The premature liftoff by the PIC and his failure to attain proper rate of climb. Factors relating to the accident were the gusty crosswind weather conditions, the failure of the PIC to use all available runway, and transmission wires.
- [NTSB CHI93LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA179.md): Bell 47 · Berlin, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1993 · N8458E · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to see the obstruction.
- [NTSB MIA93LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA124.md): Cessna 152 · Leesburg, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1993 · N93137 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to initiate a climb.
- [NTSB SEA93LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA114.md): Maule M-4-210C · Moscow, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1993 · N51458 · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate visual lookout by the pilot and his failure to maintain clearance from electrical transmission wires. Factors relating to the accident were the sunglare and the presence of the wires.
- [NTSB MIA93FA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93FA121.md): Bell 47-G · Parker, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 16, 1993 · N970B · Destroyed
  > the misjudgement of the distance by the nonrated pilot-in-command and subsequent collision with a tree. Contributing to the accident was the lack of helicopter experience of the pilot-in-command.
- [NTSB LAX93LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA216.md): Grumman American AA5 · Visalia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1993 · N9520L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid the wires due to alcohol impairment. A factor which contributed to the accident was unwarranted low flying over the river.
- [NTSB LAX93FA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA215.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Grass Valley, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 16, 1993 · N26075 · No damage
  > The pilot prematurely raising the airplane's flaps at an airspeed insufficient to maintain flight which resulted in an inadvertent stall mush condition. A factor in this accident was the darkness of the night.
- [NTSB FTW93LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA159.md): Cessna A188A · Decatur, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 1993 · N9901G · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance. A factor was the turbulence
- [NTSB CHI93LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA168.md): Cessna 150L · Washington, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1993 · N10011 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment.
- [NTSB BFO93FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93FA082.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Lyburn, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 12, 1993 · N45087 · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to attain sufficient altitude to remain clear of rising terrain and objects. Factors related to the accident were darkness and rising terrain.
- [NTSB ANC93FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93FA060.md): Cessna 207 · Holy Cross, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 6, 1993 · N70364 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot in command to maintain the proper altitude. The trees were a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB LAX93LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA201.md): T.R. Bristol RV-6 · Trinity Center, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 1993 · N15TP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failure to obtain enough airspeed for takeoff which resulted in a loss of aircraft control, and his failure to compensate for the crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB FTW93LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA142.md): Cessna 152 · Waco, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1993 · N46285 · Substantial damage
  > The students pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an object and inadequate supervision by the instructor pilot
- [NTSB FTW93LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA146.md): Pzl-Mielec PZL-M-18 · De Witt, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1993 · N28587 · Destroyed
  > Compensation for wind improper by pilot. Factors were tailwind and downdraft
- [NTSB FTW93LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA139.md): Bell-K Copter 47G-2 · Walnut Ridge, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1993 · N7766 · Substantial damage
  > Was the pilot's failure to maintain clearance of wires. A factor was the unsuitable terrain
- [NTSB SEA93LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA101.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Forest Grove, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1993 · N9637P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's inadequate preflight planning. Factors contributing to the accident were the wet terrain, tailwind, trees, and wires.
- [NTSB CHI93LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA148.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Yankton, SD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1993 · N5548W · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain proper clearance. Gusty wind conditions were a factor.
- [NTSB NYC93LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA088.md): Piper PA-23-150 · Nellysford, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1993 · N1494P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate inflight decision and planning, and his failure to maintain an altitude adequate for terrain avoidance.
- [NTSB SEA93LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA098.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Helena, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1993 · N94142 · Destroyed
  > The inadequate lookout by the PIC and his failure to maintain clearance from electrical wires. A factor relating to the accident was the presence of electrical wires near the approach end of the airstrip.
- [NTSB MIA93LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA132.md): Cessna 172N · Immokalee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1993 · N6542J · Substantial damage
  > The decision of the pilot to buzz and his failure to maintain adequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB LAX93LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA283.md): Avian Balloon Magnum IX · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1993 · N16131 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate planned approach to the landing area.
- [NTSB CHI93LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA134.md): Cessna T188C · Belview, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1993 · N2975J · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's not maintaining proper altitude.
- [NTSB SEA93LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA087.md): Cessna T210M · Scappose, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1993 · N16CE · Substantial damage
  > Clearance from objects was not maintained. The pilot's poor inflight planning and the weather conditions were factors.
- [NTSB LAX93LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA162.md): Piper J3 · Buckeye, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1993 · N30503 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual look-out and failure to maintain clearance from the wires. Lack of experience in the geographical (airport) area was a factor.
- [NTSB ANC93LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA051.md): Cessna 170 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1993 · N4190V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's premature lift-off. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff, his lack of total expereince in the type airplane and type operation, and the slush covered runway.
- [NTSB DEN93LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA037.md): Piper PA-30 · Eckert, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1993 · N8210Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the truck during the landing. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the pilot's poor judgement in attempting the operation, and the driver's poor judgement in not vacating all…
- [NTSB ATL93FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93FA066.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Kennesaw, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1993 · N4218E · Destroyed
  > Failure of the flight instructor (CFI) to assure that a proper rate of climb was established after takeoff to maintain proper clearance above the terrain/obstacles. Factors related to the accident were: darkness and the excessive weight condition of the…
- [NTSB CHI93FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA118.md): Cessna 182N · Ludington, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1993 · N8945G · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper instrument procedures. Related factors are the below approach minima weather conditions, fog and dark night.
- [NTSB LAX93LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA166.md): Bell 47G2A · Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean) · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1993 · N8493E · Minor damage
  > The passenger's failure to adhere to the pilot's instructions. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the language/communications difficulty between the pilot & the passenger, and the bird strike.
- [NTSB DEN93LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA035.md): Pitts S2B · Boulder, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1993 · N876CB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain a visual lookout. A factor was: the student pilot's restricted visual lookout.

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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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