# 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 MIA89LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA196.md): Rockwell S-2R · Minter City, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1989 · N4967X · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to see and avoid the powerline. The power line was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB FTW89FA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89FA132.md): Cessna 152 · Arlington, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1989 · N49056 · Destroyed
  > Poor judgement of the pilot, due to impairment from consumption of alcohol, and his failure to maintain proper altitude while maneuvering. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, the pilot's recent use of drugs, and his lack of flight experience.
- [NTSB SEA89LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA131.md): Aeronca 65-CA · Prineville, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1989 · N36532 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees.
- [NTSB MKC89FA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89FA156.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Medicine Lodge, KS · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1989 · N5379P · Destroyed
  > The pilot misjudged clearance above a house (residence) that he was buzzing and allowed the aircraft to collide with the attached antenna.
- [NTSB FTW89LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA131.md): Cessna 172K · Blanco, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1989 · N758AN · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate in-flight planning/decisions by not identifying the wind direction along with the failure to maintain airspeed. Contributing to the accident was the tailwind, wires and trees.
- [NTSB DEN89DTI03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89DTI03.md): Cessna T188C · Red Lodge, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 9, 1989 · N2165J · Destroyed
  > Improper inflight decision by the pilot and his failure to attain sufficient altitude. Rising terrain, high density altitude, and trees were considered to be contributing factors.
- [NTSB DEN89LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA161.md): Raven RX-7 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1989 · N4069H · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate visual lookout by the pilot. Contributing to the accident were the power lines.
- [NTSB BFO89LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89LA055.md): Hughes 500D · Williamson, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1989 · N51516 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to see and avoid the wire which crossed the end of the field in which he was taking off.
- [NTSB DEN89FA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89FA152.md): Beech E33 · Angel Fire, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1989 · N20CF · Destroyed
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, his premature rotation for takeoff and subsequent failure to obtain or maintain sufficient speed to climb, and his failure to abort the takeoff (while there was sufficient rwy remaining). Contributing factors were: the…
- [NTSB BFO89LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89LA049.md): Bell 47J · Fruitland, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1989 · N6760D · Substantial damage
  > Poor judgement of the pilot by flying, while physically impaired by alcohol, and his misjudgement of clearance between the helicopter and the structure. The dark night and object (structure) were considered to be contributing factors.
- [NTSB ATL89FA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA171.md): Dassault-Breguet Falcon 20 · Cartersville, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1989 · N125CA · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot-in-command (PIC) to assure that the aircraft maintained a climb profile after takeoff. Factors related to the accident were: dark night, the crew's lack of visual perception at night, the pic's lack of rest (fatigue), and the copilot's…
- [NTSB ATL89DKG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89DKG04.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Americus, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 29, 1989 · N8773S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to properly survey the area in which he would be conducting aerial application flights and his failure to see and avoid powerlines while performing aerial application.
- [NTSB SEA89LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA120.md): Bell 47G-2 · Centralia, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1989 · N1161N · Destroyed
  > The pilot misjudged his clearance over trees, which resulted in an in-flight tail rotor strike with the trees and loss of tail rotor control. The trees were a related factor.
- [NTSB DEN89DTI01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89DTI01.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Conrad, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 20, 1989 · N7001Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to see the guy wire in time to avoid colliding with it.
- [NTSB MKC89LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA138.md): Cessna 150M · Grain Valley, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1989 · N3148V · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the student pilot to maintain proper runway alignment, while aborting a bounced landing. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's improper flare and lack of experience in the make and model of aircraft, the right crosswind, and the…
- [NTSB CHI89FA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89FA112.md): Hughes 269C · Lockport, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1989 · N26628 · Destroyed
  > Improper flight technique by the PIC during a takeoff from a confined area.
- [NTSB MIA89FA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89FA176.md): Boeing A-75 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1989 · N57946 · Destroyed
  > The biplane pilot failed to see and avoid the collision with the banner being towed by the other airplane.
- [NTSB FTW89DPJ06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89DPJ06.md): Piper PA-18A · Eva, OK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 14, 1989 · N6873B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout. A factor was the pilot's limited visual perception due to the ground vehicle.
- [NTSB BFO89LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89LA044.md): Cessna 172A · Madison Heights, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1989 · N7605T · Substantial damage
  > Student pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed during the landing attempt which resulted in the initiation of a go-around. Contributing factors to the accident were the pilot's poor preflight planning and his becoming disoriented during the flight. Also…
- [NTSB ATL89FA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA158.md): Balloon Works Firefly 8B · Garner, NC · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1989 · N37141 · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, and his delay in initiating a climb as the Balloon converged on the tv tower.
- [NTSB LAX89FA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA212.md): Hughes 269C · Rainbow Valley, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1989 · N58323 · Destroyed
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot and his inadequate visual lookout (failure to see and avoid the obstruction). Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions, the pilot's decision to fly in marginal VFR weather, and the…
- [NTSB MIA89FA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89FA172.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Ashland, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1989 · N33320 · Destroyed
  > Improper go-around by the pilot by not maintaining a climb and obtaining proper altitude before turning. The pilot's poor approach and the trees were considered to be contributing factors.
- [NTSB CHI89DEC05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEC05.md): Job Sonerai II · Fowlerville, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 8, 1989 · N288LJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's discontinuing visual lookout to scan gages before clearing a known obstacle on the departure path from the runway. A factor in the accident is the pilot's lack of experience in this model airplane.
- [NTSB SEA89LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA100.md): Robinson R-22 · Prineville, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1989 · N8022Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilots inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain clearance from obstructions, resulting in the tail rotor impacting a road sign and subsequent loss of anti-torque control.
- [NTSB SEA89LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA098.md): Bell 47G-2 · Buena, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1989 · N41721 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout and clearance to avoid the power lines.
- [NTSB MKC89LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA123.md): Air Tractor AT-400 · Poplar Bluff, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1989 · N3159W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command misjudged the clearance of the aircraft's vertical stabilizer from the power lines.
- [NTSB FTW89DRA06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89DRA06.md): Grumman G-164B · Lissie, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 1, 1989 · N6822Q · Substantial damage
  > A bird strike which resulted in foreign object damage to the engine compressor. A berm and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing were contributing factors.
- [NTSB NYC89LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA171.md): Hughes 369HS · Niagara Falls, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1989 · N9238F · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to see and avoid the cables.
- [NTSB ATL89LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA155.md): Cessna 150 · Trinity, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1989 · N1115T · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to select a suitable takeoff area based on the weight of the aircraft and the atmospheric conditions at the time of takeoff.
- [NTSB ATL89LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA153.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Medina, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1989 · N2124A · Destroyed
  > Failure of airport management to establish a displaced threshold which would provide adequate obstruction clearance. Factors contributing to the accident were the power lines, the utility pole and the dusk light conditions.
- [NTSB SEA89LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA094.md): Cessna 182B · Bend, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1989 · N2770G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot allowed his attention to be diverted by a crosswind and failed to maintain clearance from trees on approach.
- [NTSB FTW89DRD05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89DRD05.md): Grumman G-164A · Gueydan, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 29, 1989 · N5267 · Destroyed
  > Visual lookout was not maintained by the pilot in command, which resulted in the collision with a power transmission line during a swath run.
- [NTSB MKC89FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89FA117.md): Cessna 172M · Oakland, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 28, 1989 · N9646H · Substantial damage
  > Pilot electing to buzz persons on the lake at low altitude and colliding with power lines.
- [NTSB LAX89LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA207.md): Cessna A185F · Jackson, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1989 · N1042F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not establish a climb rate sufficient enough to clear trees before turning towards them during a go-around. Contributing to the accident were gusty crosswinds which changed to a tailwind when the aircraft turned to the right and the pilots…
- [NTSB ATL89LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA152.md): Cessna 177 · Indian Trail, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1989 · N13630 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the landing after a bounced landing. Contributing factors were: improper flare by the pilot and the transmissions lines.
- [NTSB LAX89FA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA203.md): Bell 206B · Camp Verde, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 25, 1989 · N49608 · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate altitude to clear obstructions in his flight path and visually detect obstructions in order to avert a collision.
- [NTSB MKC89LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA113.md): American AA5-B · Valentine, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1989 · N45278 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot delayed initiating a go-around after not attaining a proper touchdown point during the approach to land. Contributing factors were the high density altitude and the trees off the departure end of the runway.
- [NTSB FTW89DRD03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89DRD03.md): Schweizer G-164A · Maxie, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 23, 1989 · N48467 · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from the trees. A factor related to the accident was: the presence of trees near the field where fertilizer was to be dispensed.
- [NTSB DEN89DTK01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89DTK01.md): Piper PA-36-300 · Agar, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 23, 1989 · N82644 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance with the powerlines. The powerline is considered to be a contributing factor to the accident.
- [NTSB BFO89FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89FA033.md): Bell UH-1B · Oldtown, MD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 22, 1989 · N508SC · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to see-and-avoid the obstruction (inadequate visual lookout). Factors related to the accident were: the obstruction (static wires), and the lack of visual cues for the pilot to detect the wires.
- [NTSB SEA89LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA091.md): Pazmany PL-4A · Concrete, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1989 · N445CB · Destroyed
  > An improper low pass and clearance with trees misjudged by pilot.
- [NTSB NYC89LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA140.md): North American Navion A · North Creek, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1989 · N8805H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation for the takeoff.
- [NTSB MIA89FA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89FA151.md): Cessna TU206F · Immokalee, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 21, 1989 · N8720Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to establish the descent angle which would attain the proper touchdown point. Consequently, the airplane collided, in flight, with the airport boundary fence.
- [NTSB FTW89DQG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89DQG03.md): Weatherly 201B · Miami, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 20, 1989 · N1271W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a known obstacle during agricultural spray flight operations,
- [NTSB MKC89LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA112.md): Cessna 152 · Warrensburg, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1989 · N24984 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the CFI to visually acquire and maintain clearance from power lines, which the airplane subsequently contacted.
- [NTSB SEA89LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA088.md): Bell 214B-1 · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1989 · N614RM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudging clearance from trees during a hover descent.
- [NTSB LAX89LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA194.md): Cessna R172E · Young, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1989 · N88778 · Substantial damage
  > The pilots decision to land at the restricted airport which had a tree located 20 feet from the centerline of the runway and his failure to maintain proper alignment with the centerline once he made the decision to land there.
- [NTSB DEN89FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89FA117.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Livingston, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 7, 1989 · N7296J · Substantial damage
  > The poor judgement displayed by the pilot when he maneuvered the airplane at extremely low altitude over mountainous terrain. During the flight the pilot misjudged the pull-up required and struck trees.
- [NTSB ATL89FA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA142.md): Embraer EMB-110-P1 · Mt. Pleasant, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 6, 1989 · N95PB · Destroyed
  > Pilot attempted to make a VFR landing in instrument conditions that were below minimums for the published instrument approach and collided with trees and the ground after allowing the airplane to descend below the proper altitude.
- [NTSB SEA89LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA078.md): Cessna 172 · Lynden, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1989 · N6064R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot delayed in aborting the landing and failed obtain or maintain sufficient airspeed to keep the aircraft from mushing after lift-off. Factors related to the accident were: obstructions near the approach end of the runway, failure of the pilot 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
```

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