# 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 NYC93LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA018.md): Franklin-Sullivan Technologies FS 1 · Littletown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1992 · N4246R · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate altitude due to an improperly planned approach which resulted in a tree strike on final approach.
- [NTSB ATL93LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA006.md): Piper PA-12 · Supply, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1992 · N72HW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in his inablilty to attain a proper climb rate during the takeoff. Factors were the runway conditions (soft, rough terrain, wet grass), the perimeter trees, and the tail wind conditions.
- [NTSB NYC93FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93FA005.md): Beech 35 · New Manchester, WV · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1992 · N3863N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to obtain adequate airspeed and abort the takeoff. The pilot's premature rotation, upsloping runway, and a tailwind are contributing factors.
- [NTSB LAX93LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA003.md): Cessna 150M · Three Points, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1992 · N3099G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor judgment, intentional buzzing, and poor visual lookout. Contributing to this accident was the pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB CHI93DCD01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93DCD01.md): Richard O. Middlen Glasair III SH-3R · Larchwood, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Oct 4, 1992 · N330RM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's intentional low pass and his inadequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB SEA93LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA003.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Powell, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1992 · N32889 · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's failure to assure clearance from the radio tower. Factors contributing to the accident were the marked tower and the pilot in command's inadequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB NYC93LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA003.md): Cessna 172 · Marengo, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1992 · N3980F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout due to sunglare, which resulted in a tree strike on final approach.
- [NTSB ATL93LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA002.md): Beech E-55 · Chattanooga, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1992 · N10BS · Substantial damage
  > The failure of an unknown person to follow proper procedures/directives by operating a radio-controlled model plane in airport traffic pattern airspace.
- [NTSB LAX92LA404](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA404.md): Lanceair 235 · Hollister, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1992 · N25EH · Destroyed
  > The pilot performing the final segment of a visual approach at too low of an altitude resulting in an inflight collision with a guy wire.
- [NTSB LAX92LA401](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA401.md): Hiller UH-12E · Coachella, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1992 · N57BA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and his failure to maintain an adequate clearance from the wires.
- [NTSB FTW92FA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92FA232.md): Cessna 310R · Idabel, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1992 · N616CA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's descent below the minimum descent altitude. Factors were the pilot's improper IFR procedure, low ceiling, and dark night conditions.
- [NTSB FTW92DPG17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DPG17.md): Cessna A188B · Holly Grove, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 24, 1992 · N4804Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain object clearance.
- [NTSB CHI92LA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA288.md): Boeing B75N1 · Belvidere, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1992 · N1943H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from obstacles during the aborted landing. Related factors are the failure to maintain directional control, and the pilot's lack of total experience in the type of operation.
- [NTSB LAX92LA399](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA399.md): Piper 601P · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1992 · N711YM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an inadequate altitude for an intentional low pass. Contributing to the accident was the dusk light conditions, and the pilots improper inflight planning and decision.
- [NTSB SEA92LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA206.md): Cessna 172P · Leavenworth, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1992 · N62036 · Destroyed
  > The premature lift off by the pilot. Factors relating to the accident were the soft, rough turf airstrip and the high obstructions at the end of the runway.
- [NTSB NYC92FA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92FA185.md): Cessna 150F · Lake Neepaulin, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1992 · N8725G · Substantial damage
  > An inflight collision with trees after the pilot failed to outclimb the terrain. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's improper use of the flaps and the pilot's decision to operate the airplane over the maximum allowable gross weight.
- [NTSB LAX92LA384](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA384.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · Colfax, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1992 · N649MB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot poor in-flight decision to fly at a low altitude and his inadequate visual look-out. The cable (static wire) contributed to this accident.
- [NTSB CHI92LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA276.md): Cessna 150J · Marlette, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1992 · N50905 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's (CFI) inadequate supervision of the dual student pilot and the dual student's inadvertent application of the brakes.
- [NTSB ATL92LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA179.md): Cessna A188B · Waynesboro, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1992 · N92427 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the street sign during an aerial application pass.
- [NTSB SEA92LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA202.md): Quicksilver MXL II · Cave Junction, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1992 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor visual lookout. Factors include a static wire in the area of flight.
- [NTSB LAX92LA379](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA379.md): Ayres S2R-600 · Tranquillity, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1992 · N5674X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper inflight planning; his failure to attain the proper descent rate; and the excessive descent. Contributing to this accident was the landing gear collapse due to overload.
- [NTSB ANC92LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA168.md): Piper PA-22 · Dillingham, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1992 · N1999P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in commands failure to abort the takeoff and his misjudgment of the distance required to perform a safe takeoff under the conditions present.
- [NTSB CHI92LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA270.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Petersburg, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1992 · N3743P · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate visual lookout by the pilot in command during final approach. A factor in the accident was the sunglare.
- [NTSB BFO92FA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92FA131.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Conway, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1992 · N2509D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance above the trees. A possible factor related to the accident was the pilot's use of a prescription drug.
- [NTSB ANC92LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA179.md): Piper PA-18-180 · Sparrevohn, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1992 · N8699D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's low pass between trees in crosswind conditions and inflight decision to conduct low altitude flight at a location that was too restricted for safe operation. Factors relating to the accident were: cross wind conditions and obstacles (trees).
- [NTSB FTW92LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA222.md): Cessna 150H · Mcgehee, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1992 · N23207 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance.
- [NTSB ANC92LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA160.md): Dale Conover Tundra PUP · Beluga, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1992 · N2072Y · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot. A factor was the pilot misjudged his clearance from the trees.
- [NTSB CHI92DEP04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DEP04.md): Grumman 164A · Elkhorn, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 31, 1992 · N48635 · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's inadequate compensation for wind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC92LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA150.md): Piper PA-12 · Sparrevohn, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1992 · N786BH · Destroyed
  > Pilot exercised poor preflight planning/preparation by taking off with a tailwind component. Factors relating to the accident were: the unfavorable wind in the area and the rising hilly/mountainous terrain in the takeoff path.
- [NTSB NYC92LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA180.md): Piper PA-46-350 · Sanford, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1992 · N350PM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not follow IFR procedures when he disregarded the decision height limitation and failed to initiate a missed approach which resulted in the airplane striking trees.
- [NTSB FTW92LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA219.md): Cessna 152 · Harrisburg, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1992 · N2659Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB FTW92DQG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DQG01.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Lubbock, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 25, 1992 · N4334S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of a downwind runway for takeoff. A factor was the tailwind.
- [NTSB CHI92FA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA254.md): Cessna 172N · Marquette, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1992 · N738HM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper altitude during the approach.
- [NTSB LAX92LA360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA360.md): Socata TB-10 · Big Bear, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1992 · N20BN · Destroyed
  > The pilots decision to attempt crossing a ridge line at an altitude insufficient to allow for contingency actions in the event of an encounter with down drafts or turbulence. Factors in the accident were the high density altitude and the flight's encounter…
- [NTSB NYC92LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA177.md): Aerostar AX-9 · Hopkinton, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1992 · N28267 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inflight planning which resulted in a forced landing in unsuitable terrain due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB MIA92LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA165.md): Cessna AT188B · Prattville, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1992 · N731PV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper visual lookout and failure to maintain clearance from the wires.
- [NTSB NYC92LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA167.md): Cessna A188A · Felton, DE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1992 · N6664G · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff at a timely point which resulted in an inadequate climb rate an a collision with trees.
- [NTSB FTW92DRD05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DRD05.md): Grumman G-164 · Thibodaux, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 17, 1992 · N8916H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the wires.
- [NTSB LAX92LA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA350.md): Weatherly 620 · Stockton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1992 · N4623E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor inflight planning and visual lookout.
- [NTSB FTW92LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA209.md): Thunder and Colt Special Shape · Tyler, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1992 · GPATY · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude and clearance from obstacles.
- [NTSB ANC92LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA131.md): Piper PA-18A · Eisenmenger Crk, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1992 · N3889P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning/preparation, and his failure to attain clearance of the high vegetation during takeoff. A contributing factor to the accident was the high vegetation.
- [NTSB LAX92GA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92GA347.md): Hughes 369D · Maxwell, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 12, 1992 · N58425 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate visual outlook, and failure of the company to provide adequate training. Contributing to the accident was: inadequate company supervision during the operation, and inadequate surveillance by the FAA which…
- [NTSB ATL92LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA157.md): Beech 23-B24R · Walterboro, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1992 · N6540R · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate preflight planning by the pilot in command. Factors were the soft runway, and the high density altitude which existed at the time of the attempted departure.
- [NTSB MIA92LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA163.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Brooksville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1992 · N119Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain alignment with the runway during landing. This resulted in an in-flight collision with a runway marker, collapse of the right main landing gear, and subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ATL92LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA156.md): Cessna 441 · Gainesville, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1992 · N920C · Substantial damage
  > The poor inflight decision by the pilot in command in that after a partial loss of power, he shut down the wrong engine, did not follow the emergency checklist, did not raise the flaps, and did not retract the landing gear. A factor in the accident was the…
- [NTSB FTW92FA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92FA205.md): Cameron V-77 · Mesquite, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1992 · N9544G · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from known obstacles.
- [NTSB CHI92FA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA232.md): Bell 206B · St. Charles, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1992 · N200LT · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to see and avoid the wires, and his physical impairment due to alcohol consumption. A factor which contributed to the effect of the alcohol impairment was the medicine.
- [NTSB ATL92LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA155.md): Cessna 150L · Manteo, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1992 · N11912 · Substantial damage
  > The delayed level off by the pilot, during the banner pick-up, which resulted in the entanglement of the banner with the horizontal stabilizer.
- [NTSB FTW92DPG13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DPG13.md): Cessna A188 · Forrest City, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 6, 1992 · N9858V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the trees.
- [NTSB NYC92LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA142.md): Piper PA-12 · Green Creek, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1992 · N4280M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot diverted his attention from flying the airplane and did not maintain a visual lookout, which resulted in a collision with trees.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=220&page=47

## 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=46

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