# 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 FTW92FA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92FA202.md): Beech C35 · Leslie, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1992 · N617D · Destroyed
  > Pilot attempted VFR flight into IMC. Factors were fog, mountainous terrain, and the pilot's lack of instrument experience.
- [NTSB ATL92LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA148.md): Cessna 188 · Town Creek, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1992 · N4495Q · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot which resulted in reduced aircraft performance and the collision with trees during climbout. Factors were the soft and wet terrain.
- [NTSB SEA92LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA167.md): Grumman G-164A · Shelby, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1992 · N4859 · Destroyed
  > The poor decision by the pilot to make an aerial application turn around manuever under power lines and his failure to maintain clearance from the power lines.
- [NTSB SEA92LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA163.md): Grumman American AA-5A · Battleground, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1992 · N26671 · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's delayed decision to execute a go around. Factors contributing the accident were: a tailwind, trees, and the improper use of the carburetor heat and flaps by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB FTW92FA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92FA189.md): Bell 206B3 · Block 651a · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1992 · N2072B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper glidepath during the approach which led to an excessive nose high attitude during the landing flare.
- [NTSB FTW92LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA194.md): Cessna 172L · Ozona, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1992 · N9880G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance.
- [NTSB CHI92FA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA211.md): Stinson 108-3 · Boonville, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1992 · N948C · Destroyed
  > Inadequate preflight planning, and exceeding the performance capability of the airplane by the pilot-in-command.
- [NTSB ATL92LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA147.md): Piper PA-12 · Southport, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1992 · N7712H · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from obstacles. A factor was the dusk lighting condition.
- [NTSB DEN92FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92FA077.md): Cessna 172RG · Fairplay, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1992 · N4963R · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's operation at an altitude insufficient to clear obstacles in rising mountainous terrain. Factors were: high density altitude, diversion of the instructor's attention, and the rising terrain.
- [NTSB ATL92LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA144.md): Mooney M20G · Hendersonville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1992 · N6785N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in executing a recovery from the bounced landing and his inadvertent stall during the initial climb after and landing was aborted. Factors were the excessive landing speed and the high density altitude.
- [NTSB BFO92LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA106.md): Haas Rans S-6 · Nokesville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1992 · N116LP · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning or decision by the pilot, and his failure to maintain clearance from obstructions after inadvertently becoming airborne. The high density altitude, high obstructions, and the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane were related factors.
- [NTSB LAX92LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA306.md): Cessna 172P · Kernville, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1992 · N5247K · Destroyed
  > The pilot's selection of the wrong runway; poorly planned approach; failure to attain the proper touch down point; and delay in executing the go-around. Contributing to this accident was the existing tailwind and crosswind.
- [NTSB LAX92LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA301.md): Robinson R-22 · Fresno, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1992 · N83556 · Destroyed
  > The cfi's poor in-flight decision to proceed over the trees instead of the previously performed right circling turns and both pilots inadequate visual look-out. Contributing to this accident were the trees that partially obstructed the view of the power line…
- [NTSB SEA92LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA156.md): Thomsen, Horst Rotorway "EXEC" · Quilcene, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1992 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > A misjudged descent rate, and delayed corrective action. Factors include a lack of experience in this type of aircraft, and a building near the landing area.
- [NTSB LAX92LA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA297.md): Krug Lincoln Sportplane · Corona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1992 · N377JK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/builder inadequate propeller component resulting in an inadequate climb performance. Contributing to this accident was the airplane's inability to climb.
- [NTSB BFO92LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA099.md): Piper PA28-161 · Brentwood, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1992 · N31683 · Destroyed
  > A delay by the pilot in aborting the landing which resulted in failure to clear the obstacles.
- [NTSB SEA92FA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92FA148.md): Cessna 150 · Burns, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1992 · N5988E · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from wires on a 500 kv electrical power transmission line.
- [NTSB MIA92LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA148.md): Cessna 172N · Sanford, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1992 · N2135E · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate visual lookout by both pilots, which resulted in their failure to see-and-avoid of the power line. The proximity of the power line was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW92DRD04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DRD04.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Mamou, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 8, 1992 · N7315L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper clearance.
- [NTSB FTW92LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA177.md): Cessna 150E · Grove, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1992 · N3562J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain aircraft contyrol. A factor was turbulence.
- [NTSB CHI92LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA203.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Harvard, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1992 · N8056P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to understand wind information as presented by the windsock, selecting the wrong runway for landing, and delaying the aborted landing.
- [NTSB SEA92LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA145.md): Avian Balloon Magnum IX · Driggs, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1992 · N1613B · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's failure to insure adequate clearance. Factors contributing to the accident were: weather condition (downdraft) and object (transmission wires).
- [NTSB CHI92LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA197.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Manchester, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1992 · N2524H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper inflight planning/decisions, failure to make a precautionary landing when he realized he was too low to reach the airport, and attempting to stretch his glidepath to reach the runway.
- [NTSB DEN92LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA071.md): Cessna 170 · Franktown, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1992 · N3419C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged initiation of the go-around following a balked landing. A factor was: high density altitude.
- [NTSB CHI92FA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA195.md): Mooney M20K · Oconto Falls, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1992 · N231FW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from obstructions during a low pass.
- [NTSB ANC92LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA099.md): Cessna 185F · Ekuk, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1992 · N4874Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. A factor was the hidden obstruction on the surface of the landing area.
- [NTSB NYC92LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA136.md): Beech N35 · Middletown, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1992 · N1211Z · Substantial damage
  > Improper altitude control by the pilot which resulted in a collision with trees.
- [NTSB NYC92FA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92FA133.md): Cessna 152 · Pleasant Mount, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1992 · N757QN · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to perform low altitude maneuvers, resulting in a loss of airplane control and collision with trees. Factors related to the accident were the ostentatious display by the pilot, and his lack of total flight experience.
- [NTSB DEN92LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA066.md): Piper PA-18A · Glade Park, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1992 · N1874A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot delayed initiation of the go around. A factor was: high density altitude.
- [NTSB ATL92LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA132.md): Bell 206B · Bessemer, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1992 · N2636X · Destroyed
  > The pilots failure to maintain clearance from wires.
- [NTSB CHI92LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA192.md): Cessna 177 · Erie, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1992 · N3195T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath.
- [NTSB CHI92DCA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DCA03.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Mokane, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 28, 1992 · N5175L · Destroyed
  > An inadequate visual lookout by the pilot and his failure to maintain clearance from the wires.
- [NTSB CHI92LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA193.md): Bell 47-2A-1 · Dubuque, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1992 · N73952 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain both directional control of the helicopter and clearance from the truck.
- [NTSB CHI92LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA186.md): Cessna 177 · Napoleon, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1992 · N2888X · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent stall on takeoff.
- [NTSB ATL92LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA131.md): Bell 47D1 · Centre, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1992 · N68632 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout, resulting in a collision with a wire.
- [NTSB ATL92LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA130.md): Grumman 164A · Abbeville, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1992 · N5093 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid the top utility wire.
- [NTSB CHI92DTK03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DTK03.md): Piper PA-25-235/250 · Ramona, SD · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 24, 1992 · N4601Y · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain a visual lookout while maneuvering during aerial application of agricultural chemicals.
- [NTSB SEA92LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA132.md): Cessna 210D · Burley, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1992 · N3739Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout. Factors include FAA NOTAMS not being obtained, flight service station services not being used, and an object (temporary barrier) on the runway.
- [NTSB NYC92FA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92FA123.md): MBB BK-117 · Middletown, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1992 · N117HH · Destroyed
  > A wire strike after the pilot made a decision to continue the approach into an area of hazards. Factors related to the accident were the failure of the pilot and the hospital communicator to request all available information about the landing area and…
- [NTSB ATL92LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA128.md): Boeing D75N1 · Stockbridge, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1992 · N53232 · Substantial damage
  > The improper compensation for the downwind condition by the pilot in command. A factor in the accident was the improper in flight planning to attempt a downwind landing on the short runway with rising terrain by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB ANC92LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA096.md): Cessna 185 · Sole Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1992 · N1589F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. Factor was the unfavorable wind.
- [NTSB ATL92LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA127.md): Boeing A75N1 · Dunn, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1992 · N55464 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequare visual lookout to see and avoid the 8 foot high pole adjacent to the landing strip.
- [NTSB FTW92LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA173.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Bryan, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1992 · N24611 · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor's misjudging the runway remaining for the aborted landing. Factors were the student pilot's misjudging the touchdown point and inadequate supervision of the approach by the CFI.
- [NTSB SEA92LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA129.md): William Bovard Glasair · Woodland, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1992 · N107WB · Destroyed
  > Inadequate airspeed. Factors to the accident were: a tailwind takeoff and poor preflight planning/preparation.
- [NTSB CHI92LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA180.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Catherine, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1992 · N2363K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning. Factors associated with this accident were unsuitable terrain selected by the pilot and airplane clearance over the fence not attained by the pilot.
- [NTSB NYC92FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92FA117.md): Bell 47-G4A · Shelburne Falls, MA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1992 · N1041B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance. Contributing was inadequate altitude.
- [NTSB LAX92FA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA247.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Boulder City, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1992 · N2516D · Destroyed
  > The instructor pilot's inadequate supervision of the student pilot to insure the proper flap setting for takeoff which resulted in the proper climb rate not being attained. Contributing to the accident was rising terrain.
- [NTSB FTW92GA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92GA157.md): Hughes OH-6A · Sunland Park, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 13, 1992 · N10436 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid the wires.
- [NTSB CHI92LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA173.md): Cessna 172P · Ladysmith, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1992 · N52142 · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to attain a proper touchdown point and the attempted abort of the precautionary landing attempt.
- [NTSB MIA92LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA136.md): Cessna 177 · Live Oak, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1992 · N3413T · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, and his improper use of the mixture control, which resulted in his failure to attain sufficient altitude to clear trees near the departure end of the runway. The proximity of trees was a related factor.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=220&page=48

## 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=47

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