# 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 LAX93LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA157.md): Bell 47G5 · Greenfield, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1993 · N7080J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from the power lines while performing an aerial application run.
- [NTSB LAX93FA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA154.md): Cessna 172M · White Water, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1993 · N12587 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid the tower due to drug impairment. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the low altitude and the dawn light condition.
- [NTSB ANC93LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA043.md): De Havilland DHC-2 · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1993 · N67667 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot selected unsuitable terrain for takeoff. A factor in the accident was the building situated at the end of the takeoff site.
- [NTSB CHI93FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA103.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Newton, IA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1993 · N1646J · Destroyed
  > VFR flight into IMC conditions. Factors related to the accident were fog, and the pilot's lack of total instrument time.
- [NTSB LAX93LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA148.md): Langerud Varieze · Zenia, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1993 · N91CL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's poor weather evaluation and continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions. The low ceiling was a factor.
- [NTSB MIA93LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA076.md): Huddleston-Bell 47G2 · Rio Grande, PR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1993 · N37870 · Substantial damage
  > Poor in-flight planning by the pilot-in-command. Contributing to the accident was the flight's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB MIA93LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA075.md): Cessna 150E · Blountstown, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1993 · N3064J · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate visual lookout by the pilot resulting in failure to avoid the powerline.
- [NTSB LAX93LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA132.md): Hughes 369D · Kahului, HI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1993 · N58240 · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout for obstructions while performing a low altitude surveillance operation in a mountainous area, and, his failure to select an altitude sufficient to ensure clearance from all potential obstacles.
- [NTSB FTW93LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA091.md): Cessna 150H · Adkins, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1993 · N6623S · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain clearance while maneuvering. A factor was the student's diverted attention from the open engine inspection door
- [NTSB MIA93LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA067.md): Cessna 152 · Fort Mccoy, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 1993 · N95527 · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight collision with a large bird.
- [NTSB FTW93LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA086.md): H. Raymond Busby Mustang II · Arlington, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 1993 · N80RH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and his delay in initiating the aborted landing. A factor was the wet runway and deteriorated braking action
- [NTSB LAX93LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA114.md): Eagle DW-1 · Rachael, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1993 · N8805D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot poor preflight planning and preparation. The road sign was a factor relating to this accident.
- [NTSB LAX93FA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA112.md): Cessna 414 · Truckee, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1993 · N711LT · Destroyed
  > The decision of the pilot not to follow instrument flight rule procedures during instrument meteorological conditions and poor preflight planning which resulted in operation of the airplane over the maximum gross weight and reduced performance. Factors in the…
- [NTSB ATL93LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA056.md): Air Tractor AT-400 · South Mills, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 1993 · N36521 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees during an aerial application maneuver. Factors were the trees adjacent to the wheat field, and the soft terrain.
- [NTSB SEA93LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA060.md): Cessna 206G · Keuterville, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1993 · N2837J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout. Factors include a power line in the vicinity of the airstrip.
- [NTSB DEN93LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA026.md): Raven RX7 · Durango, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1993 · N3581T · Substantial damage
  > Partial failure of the balloon's burner for undetermined reasons. A factor was: unfavorable wind.
- [NTSB SEA93LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA056.md): Bell 206B3 · Brigham City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 1993 · N39088 · Substantial damage
  > The location of unmarked electrical transmission wires over a designated airport taxiway. Factors relating to the accident were the pilot's lack of expectancy to encounter wires above an arpt taxiway, and his diverted attention due to the close proximity of…
- [NTSB FTW93LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA073.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · El Dorado, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 1993 · N7676C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance. A factor was the dark night.
- [NTSB NYC93LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA054.md): Beech A36 · Willoughby, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 1993 · N2890A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper glide path during an instrument approach, and his improper remedial action, resulting in a collision with trees.
- [NTSB LAX93LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA092.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · Watsonville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1993 · N2304P · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's poor visual look-out. A factor relating to this accident was that the pilot diverted his attention.
- [NTSB BFO93FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93FA019.md): Hughes 269C · Tonawanda, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 1993 · N1088Z · Destroyed
  > Improper inflight planning/decision by the pilot and his failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle during flight. Factors related to the accident include poor visibility and weather conditions at dusk, and the pilot's excessive airspeed for the…
- [NTSB LAX93LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA087.md): Hughes 269C · Folsom, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 1993 · N7462F · Destroyed
  > The pilot failing to maintain an adequate visual lookout resulting in the helicopter colliding with electrical transmission wires.
- [NTSB FTW93FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA061.md): Beech C24R · Tulsa, OK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1992 · N3809Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's disregard of and descent below the published decision height. Factors were his failure to maintain proper glide path and localizer alignment.
- [NTSB MIA93FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93FA036.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Tarpon Springs, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1992 · N5343T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the minumum descent altitude (mda) while on a non-precision instrument approach. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the flight service station (fss) specialist's failure to provide the published notice to airmen…
- [NTSB SEA93FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93FA039.md): Beech A36 · Aberdeen, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1992 · N7285R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper altitude, and an inadequate visual lookout. Factors include weather below approach minimums, fog, drizzle, and a dark night.
- [NTSB SEA93FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93FA029.md): Aeronca 7AC · Medford, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1992 · N2216E · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from wires while buzzing.
- [NTSB LAX93LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA059.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Lost Hills, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1992 · N5405S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor preflight planning/preparation, poor fuel consumption calculations, and delay in effecting any remedial action. Contributing to this accident was the pilot inadvertently becoming Lost/disoriented and the dark night.
- [NTSB LAX93LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA057.md): Hughes 369B · Fallbrook, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1992 · N5035F · Destroyed
  > That the pilot misjudged the distance of the high tension wires from the helicopter.
- [NTSB SEA93FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93FA031.md): Beech S35 · Rexburg, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1992 · N8634Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain clearance with objects/terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were low ceilings, snow, dark night conditions, trees, improper preflight planning and self induced pressure.
- [NTSB BFO93LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA014.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Caldwell, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1992 · N15262 · Destroyed
  > Inadequate supervision by the instructor, and his delay in initiating a go around.
- [NTSB CHI93LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA039.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Manhattan, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1992 · N44515 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the pilot.
- [NTSB ATL93FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93FA025.md): Cessna 172 · Brownsboro, AL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1992 · N5952R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to evaluate the wind conditions and took off with a tailwind which resulted in the collision with a tree on the departure end of the runway. Factors were dark night and tailwind.
- [NTSB SEA93LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA024.md): Cessna 172M · Vancouver, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1992 · N4324R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to see birds due to darkness.
- [NTSB LAX93LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA038.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Mariposa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1992 · N5187M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a sufficient airspeed margin while on final approach, and, after encountering a down draft, his failure to correct the resulting descent rate and maintain a glide path which would maintain obstacle clearance.
- [NTSB CHI93FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA029.md): Cessna 150L · Elwood, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1992 · N11199 · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain a proper adequate altitude to avoid obstructions. Factors contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment of efficiency and judgement due to alcohol, and the dark night condition.
- [NTSB SEA93FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93FA020.md): Cessna T210R · Boise, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1992 · N7381U · Destroyed
  > Proper altitude was not maintained. Factors to the accident were: fog, dark night conditions, and improper IFR procedures.
- [NTSB FTW93FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA032.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Uvalde, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1992 · N6798A · Destroyed
  > Clearance not maintained by pilot in command.
- [NTSB CHI93LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA025.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Ames, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1992 · N16231 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot exceeded the aircraft's maximum gross weight limitation which resulted in the failure to obtain a proper climb rate after takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX93LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA026.md): Cessna 152 · Fontana, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1992 · N49180 · Substantial damage
  > The noncertificated pilot's unwarranted low flying.
- [NTSB LAX93LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA021.md): Bell 47G2 · Gonzales, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1992 · N919SF · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the wires.
- [NTSB ATL93LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA019.md): Beech 58 · Rives, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1992 · N101KH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow instrument procedures while conducting an instrument approach which resulted in the collision with trees; the pilot descended below the minimum descent altitude.
- [NTSB SEA93FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93FA010.md): Piper PA-12 · Lowman, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1992 · N3743M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance. Factors include mountainous/hilly terrain, trees, and the pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB DEN93FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93FA008.md): Cessna 172P · Woody Creek, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1992 · N63016 · Destroyed
  > Aircraft climb performance exceeded. Factors were: the pilot's lack of experience in mountain flying, and the high density altitude conditions.
- [NTSB NYC93FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93FA026.md): Beech 55 · Leicester, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1992 · N1ZB · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain the proper glide path. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's lack of recent flight experience and his lack of recent instrument experienced.
- [NTSB FTW93FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA017.md): Cessna 150L · Liverpool, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1992 · N10736 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the obstruction. Factors were: the pilot's lack of total experience in night operations, and inadequate supervision from the certified flight instructor.
- [NTSB LAX93FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA014.md): Cessna T337G · Fullerton, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1992 · N9SQ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during a circle to land maneuver in reduced visibility conditions. A factor in the accident was his distraction while reconfiguring the aircraft for a go around which led to an inadvertent entry into a…
- [NTSB FTW93LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA016.md): Vuncannon Rotorway R162 · Wynne, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1992 · N437FV · Substantial damage
  > Lift degradation on one main rotor blade surface due to a foreign object.
- [NTSB NYC93FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93FA015.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Elkton, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1992 · N5152L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the landing which resulted in insufficient runway remaining to allow the airplane to reach sufficient altitude to clear the obstacles at the end of the runway
- [NTSB NYC93LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA016.md): Enstrom F-28A · Kitts Hill, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1992 · N249Q · Substantial damage
  > A hard landing due to improper use of the collective, following a wire strike due to inadequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB LAX93FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA007.md): Cessna 172M · Fairfield, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1992 · N80780 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's delay in initiating a go-around during a night landing. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot misjudging distance and speed resulting a overshooting the touchdown, the night light condition, his lack of night flying experience in a…

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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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