# 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 FTW91DRA06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91DRA06.md): Morrison-Keitel VOLKSPLANE-1 · Woodbranch, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 11, 1991 · N37898 · Destroyed
  > The airplane's collision with trees for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX91LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA302.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Calexico, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1991 · N4538K · Destroyed
  > The erection of a construction sign on an active runway by county workers without notifying the airport operators, and, the inability of the pilot to detect the presence of the sign during the dark night takeoff.
- [NTSB ATL91LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA127.md): Cessna A188B · St. Matthews, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1991 · N4905Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain safe clearance from power lines, while maneuvering to avoid an automobile in the area of his spraying operation.
- [NTSB SEA91FA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA157.md): Beech V35B · Roche Harbor, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1991 · N6036E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to plan his takeoff path to provide adequate terrain clearance. The rising terrain and dark night light conditions were contributing factors.
- [NTSB DEN91FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91FA097.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Denver, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1991 · N8256R · Destroyed
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were: a tail wind, the high density altitude, the pilot's failure to properly lean the mixture, and his failure to use all available runway.
- [NTSB MIA91LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA178.md): Cessna 172N · Rontonda West, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1991 · N7354E · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain an adequate visual lookout which caused him to fly the airplane into wires.
- [NTSB BFO91LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA064.md): Champion 7KCAB · Berlin, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1991 · N5BJ · Substantial damage
  > The unsuitable placement of two banners (improper planning) by other personnel causing an unintentional pickup of both banners.
- [NTSB CHI91LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA209.md): Champion 7KCAB · Hill City, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1991 · N1844G · Substantial damage
  > Poor preflight planning by the pilot and over confidence in the aircrafts ability. Factors related to the accident were a high density altitude and a proper climb rate not attained.
- [NTSB MIA91LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA170.md): Grumman G-164A · Falcon, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1991 · N8942H · Substantial damage
  > In flight encounter with weather, high density altitude. Contributing to the accident was aircraft gross weight which was exceeded.
- [NTSB MIA91FA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91FA171.md): Beech 77 · Magnolia, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1991 · N60195 · Destroyed
  > The instructor pilot's (cfi's) improper supervision of flight and a failure to maintain sufficient altitude above the trees.
- [NTSB FTW91LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA103.md): Grumman G-164B · Brighton, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1991 · N48370 · Destroyed
  > (1) The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the wires and (2) the wire's subsequent interference with the flight controls.
- [NTSB FTW91LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA098.md): Sikorsky S76A · Ship Shoal 290k · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1991 · N5418N · Destroyed
  > The copilot's reduction of power to ground idle on both engines. Factors were the pilot's poor landing technique and his failure to establish adequate crew coordination.
- [NTSB CHI91DER06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DER06.md): Piper PA-36-285 · Fergus Falls, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 17, 1991 · N57824 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from obstacles during aerial apllication operations.
- [NTSB FTW91LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA099.md): Champion 7FC · Medina, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1991 · N7680E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB ANC91LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA075.md): Piper PA-22 · Beluga, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1991 · N1846P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use proper takeoff procedures. Contributing to the accident was the tailwind, and the rising terrain.
- [NTSB NYC91DHA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91DHA02.md): Vans RV-4 · Manville, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 15, 1991 · N222KM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane after an aborted landing, which resulted in the airplane colliding with a mound of dirt off the runway.
- [NTSB ATL91FA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91FA110.md): Cessna 150J · Monroe, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1991 · N60466 · Substantial damage
  > The pilots attempted flight in adverse weather and the physical impairment of the student pilot from the consumption of alcoholic beverages prior to flight. A factor in the accident was the foggy weather condition at the airport.
- [NTSB LAX91LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA257.md): Schweizer 269B · Cottonwood, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1991 · N103AB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout. The transmission wire was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB FTW91DRG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91DRG03.md): Grumman G-164A · Weslaco, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 8, 1991 · N7445 · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain clearance.
- [NTSB BFO91DIA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91DIA01.md): Hagaman Pitts Pitts S · Warrenton, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 8, 1991 · N711B · Destroyed
  > The pilot misjuded altitude and clearance above the terrain. Contributing to the accident was aerobatic maneuver performed at low altitude.
- [NTSB MIA91FA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91FA160.md): Piper PA38-112 · South Port, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1991 · N2549A · Destroyed
  > The pilot in commands failure to maintain a safe altitude resulting in an inflight collision with electrical lines.
- [NTSB CHI91LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA186.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Pulaski, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1991 · N111CP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to select a proper touchdown point. A factor in the accident was inadequate runway maintenance by airport personnel.
- [NTSB CHI91DEE06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DEE06.md): Robinson R22B · Mineral, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 5, 1991 · N91MG · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from the power line.
- [NTSB SEA91LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA125.md): Cessna C-182A · Buhl, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1991 · N3767D · Substantial damage
  > The intentional high speed buzzing by the pilot, and his failure to maintain clearance from obstacles on the ground.
- [NTSB SEA91LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA122.md): de Havilland Beaver DHC-2 MK.1 · Friday Harbor, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1991 · N21LU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor preflight planning/preparation. Contributing to the accident were: the pilot did not maintain a proper clearance from an object, the pilot misjudged the wind conditions, and delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB FTW91FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91FA088.md): Beech A36 · Lakeview, AR · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1991 · N324CB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper visual approach, and his failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout for obstructions. Factors were the unmarked power lines
- [NTSB ATL91LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA103.md): Cessna 150F · Monroe, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1991 · N8026S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff. The unmowed grass runnway was a related factor.
- [NTSB SEA91LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA127.md): Maxair Ultralight · Toledo, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1991 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inattentiveness. Factors were his performance of a low pass, and a transmission wire in his flight path.
- [NTSB DEN91LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA077.md): Grumman G-164A · Ville Platte, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1991 · N48383 · Substantial damage
  > Premature pull up from an aerial application swath run resulting in a collision with an electrical transmission line.
- [NTSB NYC91FA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA140.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Shelburne, VT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 25, 1991 · N8433C · Destroyed
  > Premature lift-off by the pilot, which resulted in a subsequent stall/mush and collision with trees. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and the unfavorable wind condition.
- [NTSB FTW91FA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91FA085.md): Piper J3C-65 · Claremore, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 25, 1991 · N3609K · Destroyed
  > The instructor pilot (PIC) did not maintain clearance from obstacles during the maneuver.
- [NTSB SEA91FA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA110.md): Beech 35 · Harrison, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 20, 1991 · N3842N · Destroyed
  > Improper preflight planning/preparation by the pilot. The terrain condition and the pilot's lack of total experience were related factors.
- [NTSB CHI91FA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91FA159.md): Luscombe 8E · Clinton, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 20, 1991 · N333LR · Substantial damage
  > Physical impairment of the pilot due to heart attack.
- [NTSB LAX91FA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA219.md): Beech C23 · Cibola, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 19, 1991 · N6017E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance between the aircraft and ground vehicle during a low pass resulting in an in flight collision with the vehicle, loss of control, and in flight collision with terrain. Factors related to the accident was the…
- [NTSB FTW91FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91FA092.md): Ayres S2R-T34 · Parkin, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 15, 1991 · N4010P · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate clearance from objects.
- [NTSB CHI91DCQ05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DCQ05.md): Cessna A188B · Mingo, KS · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 6, 1991 · N9374R · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain a visual lookout while performing aerial application. A factor associated with the accident is soft terrain in the selected landing area.
- [NTSB FTW91DPG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91DPG05.md): Ayres S2R-T34 · Wheatley, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 2, 1991 · N4015Z · Minor damage
  > The failure of the flagman to follow established procedures.
- [NTSB ATL91LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA089.md): Cessna 152 · Hampton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1991 · N6301L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and his failure to execute an abort in a timely manner when a safe landing was not possible. Factors in the accident were the wet grass conditions at the airstrip, and the pilot's lack of recent total flying experience.
- [NTSB LAX91LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA186.md): Grumman G-164A · Madera, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1991 · N5250 · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate clearance from the guy wire.
- [NTSB CHI91LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA137.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Mccook, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1991 · N32478 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > A poorly planned approach and inadequate visual lookout by the pilot.
- [NTSB SEA91LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA088.md): Luscombe 8A · Clark Fork, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1991 · N45656 · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain proper altitude in cruise light resulting in an in flight collision with a wire and subsequent forced landing in a river.
- [NTSB LAX91LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA179.md): Robinson R-22B · Piru, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1991 · N4030A · Destroyed
  > 1) The pilot failing to maintain visual lookout, and 2) inflight collision with unmarked transmission wires.
- [NTSB ATL91LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA080.md): Cessna 177RG · Saluda, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1991 · N1960Q · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor did not maintain the proper altitude during the simulated forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX91LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA166.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Carefree, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1991 · N5206T · Destroyed
  > Inadequate supervision by the certified flight instructor (CFI), an inadequate visual lookout by both pilots.
- [NTSB FTW91LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA062.md): Cessna A188B · Tipton, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1991 · N4165J · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain poroper clearance above obstacles. A factor was the sun glare.
- [NTSB LAX91FA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA159.md): Robinson R22B · Temecula, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1991 · N80028 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain separation from obstacles (power lines).
- [NTSB FTW91FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91FA060.md): Cessna 172M · Flippin, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1991 · N4416R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's attempted VFR flight in instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain altitude.
- [NTSB FTW91LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA058.md): Cessna A188B · Hobart, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1991 · N53215 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with known objects.
- [NTSB BFO91LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA036.md): Hughes 369HS · Columbia, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1991 · N5FC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in his failure to see-and-avoid the obstruction (fence post).
- [NTSB NYC91FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA095.md): Cessna 120 · Simsbury, CT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1991 · N4117N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident were psychological conditions.

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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=51

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