# 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. Page 56 of 93 · 4,605 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB CHI90LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA036.md): Schweizer SGS-2-33A · Waynesville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1989 · N2610H · Substantial damage > The dual student did not maintain proper glidepath and his misjudgment for compensation for wind conditions resulted in a collision with utility wires. The cfi's inadequate supervision during the duel flight operation contributed to the accident. - [NTSB DEN90FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90FA028.md): Aerospatiale SA316B · Park City, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1989 · N62268 · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to make a vertical takeoff, while departing with a cable attached, and his failure to insure the cable remained clear of the trailer. The trailer (vehicle) was a contributing factor. - [NTSB LAX90LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA041.md): Barnes AX-7 · Sun City, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1989 · N4058F · Substantial damage > Inadequate visual lookout by the student pilot (his failure to see & avoid). The transmission line and the student's lack of familiarity with the area were related factors. - [NTSB SEA90FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90FA021.md): Beech B35 · Bremerton, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1989 · N8918A · Destroyed > The pilot's improper IFR procedure, his failure to maintain proper alignment on the ILS approach, and his failure to initiate a missed approached after reaching the lateral limits of the ILS system or decision height. Darkness and deteriorating weather were… - [NTSB SEA90LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA016.md): Hughes 269C · Estacada, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1989 · N9592F · Destroyed > The pilot misjudged clearance between her external load and the obstruction. Factors related to the accident were: the obstruction, improper maintenance and modification of the external load line/hook by the operator, failure of the pilot to jettison the… - [NTSB BFO90LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA010.md): Cessna 152 · Front Royal, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1989 · N96096 · Substantial damage > Failure of the instructor pilot (CFI) to maintain proper runway alignment with the runway. Contributing factors were: the student pilot's high and fast approach, the cfi's delay in initiating remedial action, the crosswind, and the runwaylight. - [NTSB NYC90LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA028.md): Cessna 205 · Morristown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1989 · N8419Z · Substantial damage > In-flight collision with object. - [NTSB BFO90LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA021.md): Schweizer SGS-1-35C · Paint Bank, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1989 · N2880H · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper inflight planning which led to an off-airport landing after encountering deteriorating lift conditions. Contributing factors were the mountainous terrain and lack of a suitable landing area. - [NTSB DEN90FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90FA022.md): Cessna 182F · Oakley, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1989 · N3625U · Destroyed > The pilot diverted his attention, misjudged his altitude and failed to maintain clearance above the trees, while maneuvering at low altitude over mountainous terrain. The mountainous terrain, high density altitude, low airspeed, and trees were contributing… - [NTSB MKC90LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA022.md): Cessna 152 · Toledo, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1989 · N6449M · Substantial damage > The pilot became lost/disorientated and attempted a landing at the wrong airport. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, unfavorable wind condition, and the student pilot's lack of experience in the type of operation. - [NTSB FTW90FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA024.md): Cameron V-77 · Tornillo, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1989 · N1998Y · Substantial damage > Mechanical failure of the ignitor system, and failure of the pilot to use emergency burner relight procedures. - [NTSB LAX90LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA023.md): Piper PA-28-161 · S. Juan Batista, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1989 · N2203V · Substantial damage > The pilot's intentional buzzing and failure to see and avoid a guy wire. - [NTSB FTW90LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA021.md): Cameron N-105 · Bryan, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1989 · N2055K · Substantial damage > Pilot's misjudgement/compensation for the wind change and his delayed response in initiating a climb in order to clear the tower. - [NTSB MIA90LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA024.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Immokalee, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1989 · N4129E · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain proper altitude and his failure to maintain adequate visual lookout to see and avoid obstructions. The static line (obstruction) was a contributing factor. - [NTSB LAX90DVM01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DVM01.md): Bell 47G-5 · Guadalupe, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Nov 1, 1989 · N4798R · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient clearance allowing the aircraft to collide with a wooden power pole. Contributing to the accident was the sunglare which inhibited the pilot's vision. - [NTSB LAX90LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA012.md): Culver VEE · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1989 · N3036K · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed for a positive rate of climb. - [NTSB CHI90LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA022.md): Cessna 172 · Lansing, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1989 · N1316U · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent selection of unsuitable terrain (taxiway/construction area). The steel marker poles contributed to the aircraft damage. - [NTSB BFO90LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA005.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Churchville, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1989 · N7871S · Substantial damage > The pilot not maintaining adequate clearance from the wind sock during an aborted landing. A contributing factor was the presence of another aircraft. - [NTSB NYC90LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA018.md): Maule M-5 · Plattsburgh, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1989 · N6224M · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning to assure clearance from the surrounding brush. - [NTSB ATL90DKJ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90DKJ02.md): Bell 47G2 · Wettumpka, AL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 27, 1989 · N9025 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to avoid obstacles during aerial application maneuvering. - [NTSB LAX90FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA017.md): Beech F35 · Lake Berryessa, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1989 · N5034B · Destroyed > Inadequate visual lookout by the pilot and his failure to maintain proper altitude. The power lines was a related factor. - [NTSB DEN90FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90FA013.md): Cessna T210L · Penasco, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1989 · N93110 · Destroyed > Improper inflight planning/decision by the pilot, and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude over mountainous terrain. Factors related to the accident were: failure of the pilot to obtain (and/or understand) wind aloft information, his lack of… - [NTSB MKC90FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90FA017.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Elkader, IA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1989 · N36163 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the runway marker at the departure end of the runway. - [NTSB ATL90LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA012.md): Cessna 172N · Knightdale, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1989 · N737QG · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper glide path to the runway resulting in the airplane colliding with trees while making an approach to landing with no electrical power. - [NTSB ATL90LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA020.md): Cessna 172N · Valdosta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1989 · N172SC · Substantial damage > Inadequate visual lookout by the pilot (failure to see & avoid the obstruction). Contributing factors were the transmission (power) line and lack of visual cues (pilot's visual perception). - [NTSB DEN90LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA010.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1989 · N3166Q · Substantial damage > Improper planning/decision by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's lack of familiarity with the aircraft, his failure to use the recommended flap extension, his failure to maintain an airspeed above the automatic gear extension speed… - [NTSB MKC90LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA006.md): Cessna 152 · Yates Center, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1989 · N53264 · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of the wrong direction to attempt a takeoff which resulted in the inability to climb sufficiently to aviod trees. - [NTSB CHI90LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA010.md): Cessna 172M · Cedarburg, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1989 · N1325U · Substantial damage > Delay of the flight instructor (CFI) in making a go-around and his failure to attain sufficient airspeed to climb after taking off again. The transmission wire (power line) and high vegetation were contributing factors. - [NTSB CHI90LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA009.md): Cessna 152 · Lakeville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1989 · N94668 · Destroyed > Inadequate supervision of the flight by the flight instructor (CFI), failure of both the student and the CFI to see-and-avoid the static line, and failure of the pilots to maintain adequate clearance from the power line/static wire. The static wire was a… - [NTSB NYC90FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA011.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Glastonbury, CT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1989 · N4106W · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate altitude control during maneuvering flight. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the airplane's electrical system and the pilot's operation at night, without emergency lighting (flashlight). - [NTSB MKC90FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90FA005.md): Piper PA-28 · Delavan, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1989 · N6340R · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain proper altitude during a low pass, and to see-and-avoid obstructions (inadequate visual lookout). Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's ostentatious display and the obstructions (powerlines). - [NTSB DEN90LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA005.md): Aerostar RX-8 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1989 · N3581D · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable area (terrain) for landing. The static cable & power line were considered to be related factors. - [NTSB DEN90LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA003.md): Adams A55 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1989 · N1059S · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the existing wind conditions. Contributing factor(s) was: trees and power lines in the landing area. - [NTSB FTW90FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA005.md): Cessna 208 · Uncertain, TX · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1989 · N208W · Destroyed > Improper planning/decision by the pilot-in-command, and failure of the aircrew to maintain runway alignment and clearance from the high obstructions (trees) beside the runway. Related factors were: weather conditions, dark night, lack of runway edge lights,… - [NTSB ATL90DLG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90DLG01.md): Cessna 188B · Hartsville, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 5, 1989 · N21897 · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain adequate in-flight clearance from obstacles. - [NTSB LAX90LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA004.md): North American SNJ-5 · Pacoima, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1989 · N12377 · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudgement of the proper altitude and distance from the runway during a night approach. - [NTSB FTW90FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA002.md): Cessna 550 · Hurdle Mills, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1989 · N53CC · Destroyed > Impairment of the pilot-in-command (PIC) due to drugs/medication, chemotherapy and fatigue; failure of the PIC to assure that the IFR (instrument) apch procedure was followed; and his failure to maintain the minimum descent altitude (mda). Inadequate… - [NTSB CHI90LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA001.md): Cessna 177 · Manistique, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1989 · N102AT · Destroyed > A delayed by the pilot in going around and his failure to obtain adequate airspeed before fully retracting the flaps, which allowed the aircraft to mush. The contributing factors were: the pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point during the… - [NTSB SEA89LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA181.md): Cessna 152 · Alderwood Manor, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1989 · N24995 · Substantial damage > Inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the student pilot, and inadequate supervision by the instructor pilot (CFI), which resulted in a failure to maintain proper altitude. Factors related to the accident were: unfavorable (variable) wind, downdraft,… - [NTSB CHI89FA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89FA196.md): Beech A36TC · Greencastle, IN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1989 · N2YS · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot to maintain proper altitude during a visual approach at dusk. Factors related to the accident were: light conditions at dusk, the pilot's visual perception, and the trees. - [NTSB ANC89LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA176.md): Cessna 185 · Trading Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1989 · N64399 · Substantial damage > Pilot in commands failure to perform an adequate visual approach resulting in collision with a tree. - [NTSB ANC89DAG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89DAG02.md): Evanson Long EZ/52 · Palmer, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Sep 28, 1989 · N52AK · Substantial damage > Pilot-in-command's failure to maintain the proper altitude. - [NTSB LAX89LA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA331.md): Robinson R22 · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1989 · N9078U · Substantial damage > Improper in-flight planning/decision by the instructor pilot (CFI). Factors related to the accident were: the cfi's lack of familiarity with the geographic area, and the fence. - [NTSB ANC89LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA175.md): Piper PA-12 · Cottonwood Crk, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1989 · N3882M · Substantial damage > Improper inflight planning/decision by the pilot and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's low pass over rising terrain and the aircraft's subsequent impact with alder bushes (high vegetation). - [NTSB FTW89DRD15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89DRD15.md): Cessna 188 · Winnsboro, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 21, 1989 · N5511S · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and subsequent collision with a tree. - [NTSB SEA89LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA175.md): Bell 47G3B2 · Monitor, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1989 · N83111 · Destroyed > The pilot failed to maintain aircraft separation from obstacles on the ground. A factor in the accident was the bright glare from the rising sun. - [NTSB LAX89LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA324.md): Hughes 269A · Agana · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1989 · N8134Y · Destroyed > Inadequate visual lookout by the pilot, which resulted in his failure to see-and-avoid the power line. The power line was a related factor. - [NTSB ATL89FA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA213.md): Beech 100 · Mayfield, KY · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1989 · N887PE · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot to follow IFR procedures and maintain the minimum descent altitude (mda). Factors related to the accident were: darkness, the adverse weather conditions, and the tree. - [NTSB ANC89LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA162.md): Piper PA-18 · Trading Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1989 · N3680Z · Substantial damage > The pilot selected unsuitable terrain for his intended landing area. Wet terrain/hydroplaning conditions in the initial touchdown area and an object (stump) contributed to the occurrence. - [NTSB ANC89LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA163.md): Piper PA-18 · Wood River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1989 · N4099E · Substantial damage > Innadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot. The wind conditions, high density altitude and trees were contributing factors. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=220&page=57 ## 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=56 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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