# 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 CHI06LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA138.md): Hughes 269A · Berlin Center, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2006 · N69HU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot flew at a low altitude and failed to maintain clearance from the wire. A factor was the wire.
- [NTSB CHI06LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA139.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Hale, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 2006 · N3310P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain clearance from the tree. Factors were the crosswind and the tree.
- [NTSB DFW06CA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA139.md): Allstar PZL SZD 51-1 Junior · Cherry Valley, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 24, 2006 · N751MS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree while on final to approach to landing. A contributing factor was the loss of thermal lift on final approach.
- [NTSB ATL06FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06FA078.md): Cessna 150L · Cumming, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 12, 2006 · N1715Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to consider the appropriate aircraft performance data prior to takeoff, and his improper use of the wing flaps during takeoff, which resulted in reduced climb performance and an in-flight collision with a residence. A factor associated…
- [NTSB ANC06CA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA051.md): Lanford Antares MA-33 · Trapper Creek, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 9, 2006 · N582AK · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance during final approach for landing, which resulted in the airplane striking a tree, and an in-flight collision with terrain. A factor associated with the accident was the tree.
- [NTSB NYC06CA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA111.md): Quicksilver GT-400 · West Middlesex, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 7, 2006 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees during the initial climb.
- [NTSB DEN06CA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06CA073.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Cody, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 7, 2006 · N6083A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a parked vehicle during the approach to land on a dirt road. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper decision to land near an unsuitable landing area, and the parked vehicle.
- [NTSB NYC06CA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA109.md): Cessna 152 · Shamokin, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 6, 2006 · N4732Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to recover from a bounced landing, and her improper use of flaps during an aborted landing, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB DFW06CA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA116.md): Heliotech H-250 · Woodville, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 1, 2006 · N777LF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with obstructions at the departure end of the airstrip during an aborted landing. A contributing factor was dusk light conditions.
- [NTSB LAX06LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA147.md): Christen Industries A-1 · Creston, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2006 · N96088 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from obstacles while intentionally flying at a low altitude.
- [NTSB CHI06FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA117.md): Cessna U206G · Bloomington, IN · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2006 · N120HS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued descent below decision height and not maintaining adequate altitude/clearance from the trees while on approach. Factors were the the night lighting conditions, and the mist.
- [NTSB DEN06LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA067.md): Cessna T210N · Arkansas City, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2006 · N7617N · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the guide wire resulting in the airplane striking the wire and subsequently impacting the terrain.
- [NTSB DFW06CA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA109.md): Cessna 150M · Roanake, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 19, 2006 · N3419V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an unmarked transmission wire. A contributing factor was the low altitude flight.
- [NTSB DFW06CA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA107.md): Piper PA-22 · Tecumseh, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 17, 2006 · N945A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and the high-density altitude.
- [NTSB DFW06LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA103.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Meridian, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2006 · N5003E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees. Contributing factors were the drug impairment and low maneuvering altitude.
- [NTSB DFW06FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06FA102.md): Robinson R44 II · Fredericksburg, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2006 · N123CK · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines. Contributing factors were the dusk light condition and the pilot's non-compliance with standard taxi and takeoff procedures.
- [NTSB CHI06LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA105.md): Cessna 177 · Blackburn, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2006 · N34200 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance from the power line during low altitude maneuvering. A factor was the power line.
- [NTSB ANC06LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA044.md): Aerospatiale AS-350BA · Haines, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2006 · N209CH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from an object while landing a helicopter at a remote site, which resulted in the main rotor blades striking a tree.
- [NTSB ATL06LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA059.md): Brantly Helicopter B2B · Cullman, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2006 · N2183U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a visual look out while maneuvering resulting in an in-flight collision with wires and the ground. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of recent experience in rotorcraft operations.
- [NTSB LAX06CA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA140.md): Piper PA-31-310 · Victorville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 30, 2006 · N7086Z · Substantial damage
  > an in-flight collision with a bird.
- [NTSB CHI06FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA094.md): Piper PA34-200T · Branson, MO · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2006 · N21RR · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin while maneuvering to return to the departure airport for landing after declaring an emergency for unspecified reasons. Additional factors were the low cloud…
- [NTSB NYC06FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06FA078.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Old Bridge, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2006 · N8446F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to conduct visual approach and landing in instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees and terrain during the go-around. Factors in the accident were the low cloud ceiling and…
- [NTSB LAX06CA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA125.md): Cessna 172N · Compton, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 7, 2006 · N739NU · Substantial damage
  > control interference by the student pilot during a go-around that resulted in an in-flight collision with power lines.
- [NTSB ANC06LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA032.md): Douglas DC-3 · Beluga, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2006 · N777YA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from trees on final approach, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB LAX06LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA123.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Valencia, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 2006 · N61466 · Destroyed
  > The certified flight instructor's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from objects.
- [NTSB NYC06LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA073.md): Cessna 182D · Weyers Cave, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 2006 · N9178X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to maneuver at a low altitude at night, and his failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance, which resulted in a collision with power lines. A factor in this accident was the night light conditions.
- [NTSB NYC06FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06FA072.md): Lancair LC41-550FG · Stafford, VA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 2006 · N400WX · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to execute the published missed approach. Factors included the night lighting conditions, low ceilings and fog.
- [NTSB DEN06FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06FA043.md): Cessna 182E · Austin, CO · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 2006 · N9298X · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the transmission wire resulting in the airplane's outboard wing portion to be severed, and the subsequent loss of control and ground impact. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's impairment from…
- [NTSB ATL06CA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA043.md): Cessna 172P · Birmingham, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 2, 2006 · N902NS · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a deer during a go around, which resulted in damage to the left main landing gear and subsequent collapse of the left main landing gear.
- [NTSB ATL06FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06FA038.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Camden, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 2006 · N38510 · Destroyed
  > The pilots failure to maintain altitude and clearance during a visual descent which resulting in an in-flight collision with trees and the ground for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA06MA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06MA047.md): Cessna 560 · Carlsbad, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 2006 · N86CE · Destroyed
  > The captain's delayed decision to execute a balked landing (go-around) during the landing roll. Factors contributing to the accident include the captain's improper decision to land with a tailwind, his excessive airspeed on final approach, and his failure to…
- [NTSB NYC06CA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA056.md): Piper PA-28-140 · East Killingly, CT · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 21, 2006 · N32729 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed decision to discontinue the simulated forced landing, which resulted in a collision with trees.
- [NTSB NYC06CA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA060.md): Cessna 305A · Seboeis, ME · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 20, 2006 · N5300G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines, while attempting to land on a frozen lake.
- [NTSB MIA06CA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06CA045.md): Schewizer 233 · Immokalee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 15, 2006 · N5728S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance during the final approach to land, which resulted in an impact with trees, and a hard landing.
- [NTSB DFW06TA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06TA054.md): Aerospatiale AS350-B2 · Eagle Pass, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jan 12, 2006 · N840BP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the unmarked transmission lines. A factor was the pilot's diverted attention while monitoring ground activity.
- [NTSB CHI06LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA060.md): Cessna 310R · St. Charles, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2006 · N310CK · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight collision with a duck during cruise flight resulting in a ruptured fuel tank and the strobe/light assembly electrical short resulting in a fire to the right wing tip tank. Contributing factors were the dusk light conditions.
- [NTSB LAX06CA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA084.md): Cessna T206H · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 8, 2006 · N531HP · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment, which resulted in a collision with multiple objects.
- [NTSB SEA06FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06FA039.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Burlington, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 2006 · N36107 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the published minimum descent altitude and not adhering to the published missed approach procedures, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees and terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were low ceilings and…
- [NTSB MIA06FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06FA039.md): Robinson R44 · Grand Ridge, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 2006 · N442DH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather, and his impairment, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees and terrain during cruise flight.
- [NTSB ATL06FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06FA030.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Peachtree City, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 2006 · N2169T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude while performing an instrument approach in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB DFW06CA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA048.md): Bell 206L-4 · Washington, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 30, 2005 · N1811 · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight collision with a bird and the pilot's physical impairment (vision), directional control was not possible.
- [NTSB ATL06CA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA026.md): Eurocopter France AS-350-B2 · Jasper, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 22, 2005 · N350ET · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a visual look out, and proper altitude clearance during a low level flight, resulting in an in-flight collision with a power line.
- [NTSB ANC06LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA014.md): Taylorcraft F-19 · Chenga Bay, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2005 · N3615T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance during takeoff initial climb, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees, and subsequent collision with the ground.
- [NTSB LAX06LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA058.md): Cessna 177RG · Dixon, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 2005 · N8040G · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's intentional flight at low altitude and failure to maintain obstacle clearance with a high tension static line. The glare from the setting sun was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA06CA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA024.md): Cessna 210-5 · Lopez Island, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 1, 2005 · N1876Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from an airport sign during the visual approach. The sign was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB LAX06FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA049.md): Navion G · Imperial, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2005 · N2455T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree and transmission wires while performing a low altitude maneuver. Also causal was the pilot's impaired judgment and performance due to alcohol ingestion.
- [NTSB CHI06FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA037.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Atlanta, NE · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 2005 · N5596F · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated private pilot not maintaining clearance from the marked tower and his continued flight into adverse weather during cruise flight. Factors were the marked tower and the low ceilings present at the accident.
- [NTSB LAX06CA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA046.md): Cameron Balloons N-180 · Rancho Santa Fe, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 26, 2005 · N4506B · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadvertent deactivation of the number 2 burner, which resulted in an increased rate of descent and a collision with a tree short of the intended landing zone.
- [NTSB DEN06GA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06GA017.md): Cessna 182R · Alpine, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Nov 18, 2005 · N9928H · Destroyed
  > the pilot's intentional low level flight/maneuver. A contributing factor was his exercising poor judgment.
- [NTSB CHI06FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA032.md): Aero Commander 500B · Gaylord, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2005 · N1153C · Destroyed
  > The clearance not maintained with terrain during a nonprecision approach. Contributing factors were the ceiling, visibility, night conditions, and trees.

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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
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=220&page=5

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