# 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 FTW90DPJ09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DPJ09.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Norman, OK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 8, 1990 · N65879 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgement of proper glidepath.
- [NTSB LAX90LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA236.md): Cessna 172RG · Concord, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1990 · N5388R · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's initiating an excessive descent and the cfi's inadequate remedial action.
- [NTSB SEA90LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA124.md): Piper J-2 · Concrete, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1990 · N19236 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper planning/decisions and failure to maintain clearance from the trees.
- [NTSB ANC90LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA110.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Cantwell, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1990 · N25759 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to understand the performance parameters of the airplane and his lack of total experience. A contributing factor to the accident was operating the airplane at a greater than allowable gross weight.
- [NTSB MKC90LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA143.md): Cessna 188 · Marshalltown, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1990 · N70147 · Destroyed
  > Inadequate visual lookout and clearance not obtained.
- [NTSB CHI90LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA165.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Millington, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1990 · N5250P · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate planning-decision, failure to obtain lift-off airspeed, and failure to perform an aborted takeoff. Factors related to the accident are the uphill sloping runway, soft turf, high grass, and complacency.
- [NTSB DEN90LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA145.md): Grumman AA5B · Monte Vista, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1990 · N28421 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's premature rotation and liftoff.
- [NTSB CHI90DEE07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEE07.md): Schweizer G-164B · Deer Grove, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 26, 1990 · N8483K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout, resulting in collision with a power line.
- [NTSB NYC90DGM02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90DGM02.md): Bell 47D1 · Meadville, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 22, 1990 · N310A · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid the power lines.
- [NTSB MKC90LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA135.md): Callair A-9 · Barrett, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1990 · N9621Z · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate visual outlook and a delayed pull-up by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB DEN90LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA140.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Hazelton, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1990 · N4988Y · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot in command to maintain adequate visual lookout during aerial application maneuvering.
- [NTSB DEN90FA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90FA139.md): Piper PA-18 · Laurel, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1990 · N9926D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper clearance from other objects wwhile maneuvering.
- [NTSB CHI90LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA160.md): Mooney M20J/201 · Kelleys Island, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1990 · N1172G · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from objects during a go-around. Factor was unfavorable wind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC90LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA094.md): Cessna 170B · Port Chalmers, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1990 · N2556C · Substantial damage
  > Pilot-in-command's failure to properly calculate the airplane's takeoff performance and the effect of the crosswind.
- [NTSB ATL90FA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA132.md): Cessna 182E · Newland, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1990 · N9244X · Destroyed
  > Attempted VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB DEN90FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90FA135.md): Cessna TU206G · Challis, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1990 · N7582N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's entry into an excessive maneuver after takeoff with insufficient altitude and airspeed to complete the maneuver, which resulted in a stall/mush into trees. Factors related to the accident were: high density altitude and trees.
- [NTSB BFO90FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90FA057.md): Mooney M20E · Charleston, WV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1990 · N3260F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper IFR procedures, his failure to maintain a proper glide path on the ILS approach, and his failure to initiate a missed approach at the decision height. The adverse weather was a related factor.
- [NTSB MKC90LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA124.md): Bell B47G-5 · Shell Knob, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1990 · N7089J · Substantial damage
  > Visual outlook not maintained by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB ATL90FA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA128.md): Mooney M20J · Andrews, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1990 · N201SE · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain proper altitude/clearance over high terrain. Darkness and high terrain were related factors.
- [NTSB MKC90LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA123.md): Cessna 172M · Winfield, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1990 · N73566 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to go-around was delayed and clearance of the power lines was not attained.
- [NTSB DEN90LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA131.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Andover, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1990 · N7136Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper clearance during the swath run.
- [NTSB NYC90LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA127.md): Cessna 152 · Lincoln Park, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1990 · N4755P · Substantial damage
  > The accident was a inflight collision with an vehicle while the airplane was on final approach for a landing.
- [NTSB CHI90LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA154.md): Cessna 207 · Toledo, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1990 · N73067 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's poor preflight planning and his failure to attain proper climb rate during initial climb after takeoff.
- [NTSB ATL90LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA131.md): Champion Aeronca 7CCM · Albany, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1990 · N75064 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot in command to directional control on takeoff initial climb, and failure to maintain a visual lookout for obstacles.
- [NTSB LAX90LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA208.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26B · Truckee, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1990 · N2423W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to release from the tow airplane at an insufficient altitude on the lee side of the mountains.
- [NTSB SEA90FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90FA091.md): Cessna 172K · Tacoma, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1990 · N79931 · Destroyed
  > The pilot did not adequately maintain a proper glide path for landing which resulted in an inflight collision with a tree.
- [NTSB FTW90DPJ07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DPJ07.md): Cessna T188C · Altus, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 3, 1990 · N4680J · Destroyed
  > The PIC did not maintain the proper clearance from the powerline.
- [NTSB CHI90FA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA145.md): Piper PA28-140 · Wadsworth, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1990 · N8760N · Destroyed
  > The failure of the certified flight instructor and the dual student to maintain a visual lookout during the final approach to the airport.
- [NTSB SEA90LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA090.md): Piper PA18 · Palouse, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1990 · N5895D · Substantial damage
  > The pilots poorly planned approach for landing.
- [NTSB BFO90LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA052.md): Schweizer SGS-126E · Warrenton, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1990 · N2958H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged his landing approach.
- [NTSB FTW90FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA111.md): Schweizer 269C · Tallulah, LA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 30, 1990 · N431MS · Destroyed
  > Loss of control due to a multiple bird strike and incorrect control inputs by the pilot in the flare. Contributing factors were the bird strike induced vibrations and the main rotor blade contact with the tail rotor drive shaft.
- [NTSB SEA90FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90FA086.md): Rockwell Commander 114 · Atlanta, ID · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 27, 1990 · N4907W · Destroyed
  > Poor preflight planning premature lift-off on takeoff by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB FTW90LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA110.md): Adams A60S · Austin, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1990 · N9811N · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot. The unfavorable wind and obstacles were related factors.
- [NTSB NYC90FA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA110.md): Britten-Norman BN2A-2F · Blue Bell, PA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 25, 1990 · N416WA · Substantial damage
  > The close proximity of the road to the threshold of the runway. Factors contributing to the accident were the obstruction to the driver's vision caused by trees and buildings.
- [NTSB NYC90DHA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90DHA01.md): Grumman G-164A · Hunlock Creek, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 23, 1990 · N913X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from obtacles, and his failure to see and avoid the electrical transmission line.
- [NTSB NYC90DFG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90DFG03.md): Continental Copters MK15A · King Ferry, NY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 23, 1990 · N9034T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from power lines during this approach to landing.
- [NTSB MIA90LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA130.md): Bellanca 7GCAA · Leland, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1990 · N8739 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to see-and-avoid the power lines.
- [NTSB SEA90LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA081.md): Hughes 369D · Kelso, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1990 · N8306F · No damage
  > Failure of the pilot to keep the external load clear of obstacles (trees). Factors related to the accident were: failure of the pilot and ground crewman to follow safety procedures, and the proximity of the trees.
- [NTSB MIA90LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA125.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · Lake Wales, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1990 · N1390X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance between the main rotor blades and a power line pole while maneuvering during an aerial application flight.
- [NTSB CHI90FA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA131.md): Rockwell 114 · Willoughby Hill, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 21, 1990 · N4859W · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to follow the IFR procedure and to identify the decision height (and/or make a timely missed approach). The adverse weather was a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX90LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA192.md): Cessna 150F · Franklin, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1990 · N27G · Substantial damage
  > The fixed base operator mechanic used improper bolt/nut during repair of the elevator system.
- [NTSB LAX90LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA184.md): Cessna 185F · Terra Bella, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1990 · N1211F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's preflight planning and preparation was poor. Contributing to this accident was the high vegetation field.
- [NTSB DEN90LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA111.md): Erco 415G · Peyton, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1990 · N87212 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance during a landing.
- [NTSB ATL90LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA114.md): Piper PA-28 · Jacksonville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1990 · N5290W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land downwind and his delay in executing a go-around.
- [NTSB BFO90FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90FA046.md): Douglas DC-3 · Capon Bridge, WV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 19, 1990 · N1FN · Destroyed
  > Inadequate visual lookout by the pilots of the DC-3, which resulted in their failure to see-and-avoid the powerlines. Factors related to the accident were: the obstruction (transmission wires), and the lack of visual cues for the pilots.
- [NTSB CHI90DEV04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEV04.md): Grumman G-164B · Princeton, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 18, 1990 · N6695Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate clearance from obstacles during flight at low altitude, resulting in wire strike.
- [NTSB CHI90DEK04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEK04.md): Robinson R-22 · St. Mary'S, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 14, 1990 · N90778 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid wires in his operating area.
- [NTSB LAX90FA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA170.md): Bell 206B · Carmel Valley, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 13, 1990 · N75SH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and improper climb.
- [NTSB FTW90DRD08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DRD08.md): Schweizer G-164B · Basile, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 13, 1990 · N6733Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather information. A related factor to the accident was the tailwind.
- [NTSB MIA90FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90FA118.md): Cessna 172K · Mayaguez, PR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 10, 1990 · N7268G · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failue to conduct proper preflight preparations, resulting in a takeoff at 175 pounds over maximum allowable gross weight, with full flaps extended, and on the improper runway for wind conditions which resulted in the airplane being unable to…

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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=54

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