# 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 SEA89LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA170.md): Hughes 369D · Petersburg, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1989 · N1088N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to obtain clearance over trees. Contributing to the accident was: the aircraft being above its maximum certificated gross weight limitation and the trees.
- [NTSB DCA89IA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA89IA071.md): Boeing 737-200A · Kansas City, MO · Incident · No injuries · Class 1 · Incident · Final report · Sep 9, 1989 · N283AU · Minor damage
  > The flightcrew's failure to adequately prepare for and execute a nonprecision approach and their subsequent premature descent below minimum descent altitude. Contributing to the cause of the incident was the inadequate and deficient services provided to the…
- [NTSB DEN89DTE04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89DTE04.md): Cessna A188B · Wiggins, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Sep 4, 1989 · N9335R · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to maintain an adequate visual lookout and collided with a standpipe which severed four feet of the right wing, resulting in loss of control inflight and subsequent collision with the terrain.
- [NTSB LAX89LA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA300.md): Beech C23 · Selma, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1989 · N24580 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper clearance from the power line, while maneuvering at low altitude. The power line was a related factor.
- [NTSB ATL89FA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA207.md): Cessna 152 · Tiptonville, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1989 · N25799 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper climb rate after takeoff. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, the pilot's lack of visual cues, his habit of making shallow climbs after takeoff, his lack of recent night flying experience, and the trees.
- [NTSB NYC89LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA212.md): Balloon Works Firefly · Hatboro, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1989 · N7406F · Minor damage
  > Improper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance obstructions. A related factor was: the low level of propane (fuel), which resulted in low burner pressure.
- [NTSB NYC89LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA208.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Wolfeboro, NH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1989 · N21353 · Destroyed
  > Inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the owner/pilot-in-command (PIC), his failue to maintain proper altitude on the approach, and failure of the other pilot (owner's instructor pilot) to take remedial action. Factors related to the accident were:…
- [NTSB LAX89FA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA294.md): Beech V35TC · Fort Jones, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1989 · N6225V · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude.
- [NTSB CHI89LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA178.md): Cessna 120 · Brooklyn, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1989 · N2101V · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to see-and-avoid power lines in his flight path during a go-around. The power lines and his lack of familiarity with the airport were contributing factors.
- [NTSB BFO89FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89FA075.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Lynchburg, VA · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1989 · N234J · Destroyed
  > Pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstructions because of improper IFR operation. Contributing to the accident was descent below decision height, delay in initiating the missed approach, and fog conditions.
- [NTSB DEN89FA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89FA200.md): Cessna 172 · Tremonton, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1989 · N4129F · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to maintain obstruction clearance while making a low pass over a newly constructed highway. The powerline was considered a contributing factor.
- [NTSB ATL89LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA204.md): Beech A23-19 · Gallatin, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1989 · N5684S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot used an unsuitable runway area (terrain) for takeoff. Related factors were: inadequate maintenance of the runway, runway conditions (uneven surface & tall grass), and the fence.
- [NTSB MKC89LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA188.md): Bell 206B · Park Rapids, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1989 · N2168S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged the clearance between the helicopter and the power line. The power line (transmission wire) was considered to be a contributing factor.
- [NTSB LAX89LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA163.md): Piper PA-28 · Williams, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1989 · N7172R · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain his visual lookout and flying low. Contributing to the accident was the one inch diameter telephone cable.
- [NTSB CHI89DEI03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEI03.md): Brumbaugh/Hubin Long EZE · West Salem, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 26, 1989 · N42WT · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate visual outlook and attention diversion by the pilot. Factor(s) related to the accident was: the presence of the wires.
- [NTSB FTW89IA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89IA152.md): Boeing 727-231 · Kenner, LA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1989 · N52309 · Minor damage
  > Inaccurate operators procedures/directives and the improper takeoff performance data computed by the captain. Poor flight crew coordination was considered a factor as well a wrong runway selection for the computed takeoff data.
- [NTSB LAX89FA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA275.md): Mooney M20F · Livermore, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1989 · CFSAB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to conduct low level night flight under low ceilings. Contributing factors were: the dark night, low ceiling, and high obstructions.
- [NTSB NYC89LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA197.md): Schweizer SGS-2-32 · Plymouth, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1989 · N414LF · Substantial damage
  > Improper compensation for wind conditions by the pilot. A factor related to the accidetn was: the downdraft.
- [NTSB ATL89DKJ09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89DKJ09.md): Cessna 188B · Prattville, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 16, 1989 · N9318G · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from obstructions (trees).
- [NTSB NYC89FA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89FA190.md): Cessna 182Q · Edison Twshp, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1989 · N759MN · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to follow the IFR procedure and maintain the minimum descent altitude (mda) for that segment of the approach. Factors related to the accident were: minimum safe altitude warning (msaw) radar not enabled, and failure of the approach…
- [NTSB FTW89DRG09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89DRG09.md): Mccormick Bushby Mustang II · Spicewood, TX · Incident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 14, 1989 · N123WP · No damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper clearance from personnel on the ground.
- [NTSB FTW89LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA147.md): Mooney M20K · Marietta, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1989 · N252WW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the landing (going around) and his improper raising of the flaps at an inadequate airspeed.
- [NTSB ATL89FA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA196.md): Beech A-36 · Chapel Hill, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1989 · N25805 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering for a landing. Contributing factors were: the pilot's failure to follow the emergency procedures for an autopilot malfunction, and pilot fatigue.
- [NTSB MKC89LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA175.md): Balloon Works FIREFLY-7 · Indianola, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1989 · N2210H · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from the tv tower due to improper in-flight planning/decision. Unfavorable wind/windshear and the tall tower were contributing factors.
- [NTSB MKC89DPG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89DPG04.md): Rockwell S-2R · Moscow, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 6, 1989 · N4943X · Destroyed
  > Inadequate visual lookout by the pilot. The guy wire was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB DEN89LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA186.md): Beech P35 · Lovell, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1989 · N9661Y · Substantial damage
  > Improper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in insufficient altitude to continue out of the canyon or turn around. The terrain and high density altitude were related factors.
- [NTSB DEN89DTG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89DTG01.md): Cessna 188A · Valley City, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 6, 1989 · N188TV · Destroyed
  > Inadequate visual lookout by the pilot. The power line was a related factor.
- [NTSB ATL89LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA192.md): Cessna 150J · Dunn, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1989 · N5558G · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to properly calculate the takeoff distance required for the conditions and the airplane collided with power lines during climbout.
- [NTSB ATL89LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA191.md): Cessna 177B · Fort Gaines, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1989 · N35131 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with trees adjacent to the runway.
- [NTSB NYC89LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA193.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Barker, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1989 · N4348X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to abort the landing too FAR down the runway. A factor was: the small tree located off the end of the runway.
- [NTSB LAX89DUJ08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89DUJ08.md): Aero Commander S2R · Tolleson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 3, 1989 · N1751S · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to see and avoid contact with some wires.
- [NTSB CHI89FA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89FA154.md): Ryan PT-22 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1989 · N54403 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The experimental aircraft association's (eaa's) inadequate procedure for providing control and separation of aircraft, its inadequate surveillance of the operation, and inadequate coordination by ground personnel. Related factors were: the ground personnel's…
- [NTSB ANC89LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA131.md): Cessna 185 · Tozitna River, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1989 · N4005Y · Substantial damage
  > Improper preflight planning/preparation by the pilot. High obstructions, unfavorable wind conditions, and trees were contributing factors.
- [NTSB BFO89DIG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89DIG02.md): Piper PA-28 · Cumberland, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 30, 1989 · N38370 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to takeoff in deteriorating weather conditions. Related factors were: the pilot's failure to obtain a weather briefing prior to departure, and his lack of an instrument rating.
- [NTSB MKC89DPG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89DPG03.md): PZL-Mielec M-18 · Parkin, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 28, 1989 · N2730D · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain a visual lookout adequate to have avoided the powerlines.
- [NTSB ATL89LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA185.md): Cessna 172K · Wilmington, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1989 · N7444G · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate preflight preparation/planning by the pilot regarding the unique light features on runway 18 (lights mounted along the east side only). In addition the pilot failed to align the airplane with the runway and struck a vehicle that was parked…
- [NTSB ATL89DKJ08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89DKJ08.md): Cessna A188B · Atmore, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 26, 1989 · N21612 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout for obstacles. Contributing to the accident was the low (dawn) position of the sun which interfered with the pilot's vision.
- [NTSB LAX89DVD04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89DVD04.md): Travel Air 4000 · Lodi, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 25, 1989 · N1592 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to see and avoid power lines, while distracted by a moving vehicle on the ground.
- [NTSB NYC89LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA172.md): Piper PA-18A · Atlantic City, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1989 · N8061C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate flying speed, and his delay to jettison the banner. A factor related to the accident was: the location of the trees.
- [NTSB ATL89LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA183.md): Cessna 172P · Cincinnati, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1989 · N52896 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper go-around procedure of fully retracting the flaps which resulted in the airplane mushing into trees. Contributing factor(s) was: a misjudgement of flare height above the runway and failure to remove the carburetor heat which may have…
- [NTSB LAX89FA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA241.md): Cessna 177 · Hesperia, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1989 · N30039 · Destroyed
  > An inflight collision with a power line while maneuvering at low altitude shortly after departure on a dark night over an area with few ground reference lights. The reasons for the aircraft's flight path and altitude profile are undetermined. A factor in the…
- [NTSB MIA89LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA202.md): Bell TH-13T · Jay, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1989 · N65212 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate planning/decision by the pilot and his failure to maintain clearance from the power line. Contributing factors were: light conditions at dusk, transmission (power) lines, and the pilot's lack of visual cues (visual perception) at dusk.
- [NTSB SEA89LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA136.md): Cessna A188B · Albion, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1989 · N9768G · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to see and avoid a wooden utility pole while cruising at a low level. A contributing factor was the dusk light conditions.
- [NTSB DEN89FA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89FA175.md): Bell 206B · Duchesne, UT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1989 · N1086C · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to maintain clearance from the power line. Contributing factors were: lack of mission training provided by the company/operator, the pilot's lack of experience in this type of operation, his lack of familiarity with the geographic area, and…
- [NTSB DEN89LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA170.md): Piper PA-36 · Haswell, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1989 · N57622 · Destroyed
  > Inadequate visual lookout by the pilot (failed to see & avoid) which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance from the obstruction. Contributing factors were: the unmarked guy wire & the pilot's lack of visual cues (visual perception).
- [NTSB CHI89LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA137.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Chippewa Falls, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1989 · N8005W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while attempting to land in crosswind conditions. During the ensuing aborted landing, the pilot failed to ensure adequate obstacle clearance and the aircraft's left wing struck the wind sock pole.
- [NTSB FTW89FA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89FA137.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Celina, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1989 · N4360K · Destroyed
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot. Related factors were: failure of the pilot to use all of the available runway area, the runway/terrain conditions, and obstructions/power lines beyond the departure end of the runway.
- [NTSB FTW89FA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89FA136.md): Piccard AX-6 · Houston, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1989 · N85DP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to abort the attempt to clear the obstacle. Factors in the accident were: the poor condition of the balloon envelope and the pilot's lack of experience as pilot in command of balloon operations.
- [NTSB MKC89DCJ03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89DCJ03.md): Cessna A-188B · Hay Springs, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 12, 1989 · N79291 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in intiating a climb at the end of a swath run.
- [NTSB SEA89LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA132.md): Rockwell S-2R · Middleton, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1989 · N5571X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain an adequate visual lookout. A factor was the guy wires at the edge of the field.

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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=57

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