# 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 SEA92LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA124.md): Schweizer G-164B · Klamath Falls, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1992 · N3627S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's poor inflight planning/decision. Factors to the accident were: clearance was not maintained and inadequate remedial action.
- [NTSB ATL92LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA120.md): Glaser-Dirks DG 300 · Arabi, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1992 · N433TT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout when he failed to see and avoid obstacles. Factors were the loss of thermal lift and the pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB ATL92LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA116.md): Piper PA-25 · Socastee, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1992 · N6179Z · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain proper clearance from terrain during the maneuver. Factors in the accident were the failure of the pilot to release the banner, and the excessive size of the banner.
- [NTSB FTW92LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA150.md): Lewis-Starduster SA300 · Wills Point, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1992 · N5649 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB LAX92LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA227.md): Air Tractor AT 400 · Lemoore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1992 · N7307V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to observe the presence of an obstacle in the field. Factors which contributed to the accident were the dark nighttime light condition, and the small size and color of the obstacle which decreased the conspicuity of the object.
- [NTSB ATL92LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA122.md): Airship Industries Airship 600 · Weeksville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1992 · N600LP · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of the elevator control cables by repair facility maintenance personnel, the inspector's inadequate inspection of the maintenance accomplished, and his failure to follow delineated procedures. An additional cause was the inadequate…
- [NTSB SEA92LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA117.md): Cessna 172L · Yakima, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1992 · N7583G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper descent rate and inadequate remedial action.
- [NTSB SEA92LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA112.md): Enstrom 280FX · Wenatchee, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1992 · N86239 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's inadequate visual lookout. Factors contributing to the accident were: object (fence post) and windshield dirty (foggy)
- [NTSB LAX92LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA219.md): Grumman G-164C · Butte City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1992 · N6596K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow normal procedures by selecting the wrong runway. Contributing to this accident was the pilot's premature lift off and the existing tailwind.
- [NTSB ATL92FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92FA107.md): Maule M-5-210C · Wetumpka, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 23, 1992 · N62047 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout, and his failure to maintain proper clearance from the transmission wires.
- [NTSB SEA92LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA108.md): Cessna A188A · Redmond, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1992 · N9990G · Substantial damage
  > Proper clearance from objects was not maintained. Factors to the accident were: sunglare, wires, and visual lookout was not possible.
- [NTSB CHI92LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA155.md): Cessna 172RG · Dekalb, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1992 · N6510V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining a proper glidepath to the landing runway.
- [NTSB BFO92LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA070.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Morrisville, VT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1992 · N2950K · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the terrain. Contributing to the accident was a dark night and the lack of familiarity with the geographic area.
- [NTSB ATL92LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA104.md): Cessna 188 · Elba, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1992 · N5519S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from objects (trees), and his inadequate visual lookout. A factor was the trees located in the practice area.
- [NTSB BFO92FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92FA069.md): Cessna 172P · Princeton, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 19, 1992 · N55110 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance over an obstacle. Contributing factors were a tailwind, dark night, and premature raising of the flaps.
- [NTSB DEN92LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA053.md): Cessna R172E · Colorado Spring, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1992 · N146AC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain clearance and the airplane collided with a fence post.
- [NTSB LAX92LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA210.md): Cessna 182A · S.Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1992 · N2031G · Destroyed
  > That the pilot-in-command used poor judgment by flying at an unwarranted low altitude and misjudged the clearance between the tree tops and the airplane.
- [NTSB SEA92LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA097.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Chubbuck, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1992 · N4488Y · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight planning/preparation. A factor to the accident was: a guy wire.
- [NTSB BFO92LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA059.md): Piper PA-12 · Easton, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1992 · N98951 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB ANC92LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA071.md): Cessna 182B · Chitina, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1992 · N2669G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper alignment with the landing area. Contributing factors were the gusty wind and the trees.
- [NTSB BFO92LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA054.md): Champion 7GCAA · South Boston, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1992 · N1837G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain obstacle clearance which resulted in inflight collision with a powerline.
- [NTSB FTW92LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA123.md): Grumman G164 · Bayside, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1992 · N468RF · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB CHI92DCD03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DCD03.md): Piper PA-36-375 · Deloit, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Apr 29, 1992 · N3986E · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate visual lookout by the pilot in command while performing aerial application maneuvers. A factor in the accident is the pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB CHI92LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA134.md): Bellanca 7ECA · La Crosse, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1992 · N53988 · Substantial damage
  > Visual lookout inadequate and diverted attention by the pilot. A factor related to the accident was transmission wires crossing flight path.
- [NTSB FTW92LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA120.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Madil, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1992 · N7603Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance with the wires. A factor was the existing sunglare.
- [NTSB SEA92FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92FA083.md): Cessna 172M · Shaw Island, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1992 · N64156 · Substantial damage
  > A delayed go-around, and procedures not being followed. Factors include a lack of total experience in this type of operation, trees near the runway, and an uphill runway slope.
- [NTSB SEA92LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA079.md): Hughes 269C · Silverton, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1992 · N9675F · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight planning and preparation. A factor to the accident was: visual lookout was not maintained.
- [NTSB LAX92LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA178.md): Cessna 150G · Galt, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1992 · N6213S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's poor in-flight decision by selecting an improper cruise altitude. Contributing to this accident was the pilot's fatigue due to lack of sleep.
- [NTSB NYC92DEK01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92DEK01.md): Flight Works Capella · Fredonia, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Apr 15, 1992 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > An in Flight collision with telephone wires while on approach for landing.
- [NTSB SEA92LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA078.md): Maule M-7 · Aravada, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1992 · N61043 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout, and his diverted attention. Factors include a low pass, and a transmission wire in the path of flight.
- [NTSB ATL92FA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92FA076.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Young Harris, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1992 · N7248J · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from terrain. Factors in the accident were the dark night, rain, and mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB FTW92LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA113.md): Boeing A75N1 · Lawton, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1992 · N52653 · Substantial damage
  > The pilots'decision to fly into marginal VFR weather. A factor was the guy wire and fog.
- [NTSB MIA92GA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92GA107.md): Beech C90 · St. Augustine, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Apr 9, 1992 · N105FL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to properly adhere to the published instrument approach procedure which resulted in descent below the minimum descent altitude. Factors which contributed to the accident were the low ceiling and fog.
- [NTSB NYC92FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92FA073.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Paris, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1992 · N9741W · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control which resulted in the airplane flying over higher terrain with a climb rate that was insufficient to clear the obstacles. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's lack of total experience and…
- [NTSB NYC92DGT01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92DGT01.md): Schempp-Hirth Discus BT · Julian, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Apr 5, 1992 · N224WT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent use of the speed brakes, which resulted in an excessive rate of descent. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight.
- [NTSB LAX92FA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA160.md): Cessna 182P · Arcata, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1992 · N1362M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's descent below decision height, and his alcoholic impairment of efficiency and judgement. Factors contributing to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions and the dark night light conditions.
- [NTSB ATL92LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA069.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Tifton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1992 · N16209 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper single engine go-around procedure, in that he failed to raise the flaps and landing gear, and failed to maintain minimum control airspeed. A factor was the unfavorable wind conditions.
- [NTSB ATL92LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA067.md): Cessna 182 · Barnwell, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1992 · N5441B · Minor damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a safe altitude above the ground while making a low pass at night.
- [NTSB CHI92LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA114.md): Bellanca 7 Gcbc · Quinn, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1992 · N1013E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB SEA92LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA056.md): Aero Commander S-2R · Dufur, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1992 · N1763S · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's misjudgment of clearance with the power lines. Factors contributing to the accident were: object (transmission wire) and safety system (not installed).
- [NTSB CHI92LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA106.md): Socata TB-10 · Elkhart, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1992 · N105A · Substantial damage
  > Proper glidepath was not maintained and minimum descent altitude was not maintained by the pilot resulting in collision with trees. Factors relate to the accident were the pilot's lack of total experience in type of operation and over confidence in personal…
- [NTSB SEA92LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA055.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · Oxbow, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1992 · N2645W · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain a proper visual lookout. A factor in the accident was the pilot's poor judgement in operating at low altitude along the river.
- [NTSB FTW92LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA081.md): Cameron 084 · Maumelle, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1992 · N6008J · Destroyed
  > The pilots improper fuel consumption planning. A factor was a lack of suitable terrain for landing.
- [NTSB BFO92FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92FA032.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Sandston, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1992 · N100LC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision failure to follow the missed approach procedure.
- [NTSB BFO92FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92FA031.md): Cessna 210K · Frederick, MD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1992 · N8104G · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper IFR operation and descent below the ILS glideslope and decision height, which resulted in an inflight collision with trees. The weather condition and lack of a recent weather briefing were related factors.
- [NTSB LAX92FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA135.md): Cessna 150 · Williams, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1992 · N7933E · Destroyed
  > The pilot inadequately evaluating the weather condition, and the pilot's inflight decision to continue flight into adverse weather conditions. Factors in this accident were the pilot's visual lookout ability being restricted by the prevailing weather…
- [NTSB FTW92GA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92GA080.md): Bell 206B III · Falfurrias, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 3, 1992 · N3201R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control due to his ability to maintain an adequate visual lookout being restricted. Factors were the observer's delay in informing the pilot of the rearward drift and the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB SEA92LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA053.md): Cessna 180 · Quilcene, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1992 · N1680C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors include a poor in flight decision and unfavorable/gusty winds.
- [NTSB ATL92FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92FA047.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Raleigh, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1992 · N33464 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to follow instrument landing procedures by descending below the glide path of the instrument landing system. Factors in the accident were the low ceilings and fog at the airport at the time of the accident.
- [NTSB ANC92LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA039.md): Cessna 185F · Pelican, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1992 · N4948Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the glare from the sun.

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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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