# 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 FTW89DQA04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89DQA04.md): Cessna A188B · Dell City, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 4, 1989 · N731FR · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to see and/or avoid the powerlines. Contributing factor(s) was: the early morning sunglare.
- [NTSB MIA89GA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89GA144.md): Douglas C-47 · Summerland Key, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · May 3, 1989 · N28889 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to assure proper altitude and clearance was maintained above the terrain and trees. The trees and light condition at dusk were contributing factors.
- [NTSB SEA89LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA077.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Gerlach, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1989 · N4439E · Substantial damage
  > A delay by the pilot in aborting the landing and his failure to assure sufficient airspeed for the go-around (aborted landing). A factor related to the accident was: the unsuitable landing area that was selected by the pilot.
- [NTSB LAX89LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA175.md): Mooney M20E · Julian, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1989 · N9276V · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot. Contributing to the accident was the loose gravel runway and the fence which the airplane was unable to clear.
- [NTSB FTW89LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA085.md): Mooney M20J · Jasper, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1989 · N201TP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's misjudgement of his altitude. Factors related to the accident were: light conditions at dawn and ground fog in the area, which resulted in the pilot's lack of visual perception.
- [NTSB ATL89LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA137.md): Cessna 150F · Jacksonville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1989 · N8260F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to properly preflight and plan which resulted in a collision with trees. The pilot attempted a takeoff with an over gross weight condition.
- [NTSB CHI89DEE02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEE02.md): Aeronca 7AC · Marseilles, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Apr 25, 1989 · N85243 · Substantial damage
  > Pic's overconfidence in the accident aircraft's climb performance as he attempted to take off up hill and over wires.
- [NTSB ATL89LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA136.md): Cessna 170 · Orwell, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1989 · N4409V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to takeoff on unsuitable terrain, which resulted in his inability to attain sufficient airspeed to clear the fence(s) near the end of the runway. Factors related to the accident were: the soft runway/terrain conditions & the fence.
- [NTSB CHI89LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA073.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Brazil, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1989 · N2601A · Substantial damage
  > Failure to establish a proper glidepath. Contributing to the accident was the dark night condition, the pilot's overconfidence in his personal ability, and his lack of familiarity with the airplane.
- [NTSB ATL89LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA135.md): Boeing A75N1 · Brooks, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1989 · N52652 · Substantial damage
  > Climb not possible because of a downdraft which exceeded the performance capabilities of the airplane. Factors related to the accident were: inadequate location of the wind sock, the adverse wind conditions, and the trees.
- [NTSB LAX89FA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA165.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Stockton, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1989 · N26198 · Destroyed
  > Poor judgement of the pilot by flying while physically impaired from consumption of alcohol & drugs, and his failure to maintain proper altitude. The light condition (at night) and the obstructions (power lines and building) were considered to be contributing…
- [NTSB MIA89LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA133.md): Bell 47D1 · Miami, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1989 · N342L · Substantial damage
  > The unqualified persons failure to maintain clearance from the fence. Pressure induced by others, lack of experience, and over confidence in personal ability are contributing factors to this accident.
- [NTSB FTW89FA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89FA081.md): Head Balloons AX8-88 · Troy, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1989 · N4510H · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, and inadequate supervision by the check pilot, which resulted in their failure to maintain clearance from the tree during the landing. Factors related to the accident were: the high wind & tree(s).
- [NTSB MIA89LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA131.md): Cessna 182P · Tavernier, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1989 · N7298N · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain runway alignment and retract the flaps to the recommended setting during the go-around.
- [NTSB SEA89LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA086.md): Aerospatiale AS-355-F2 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1989 · N225CC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor inflight decision in selecting an unsuitable area for practice landings and the pilot's inadequate visual lookout resulting in a tail rotor strike and loss of antitorque control.
- [NTSB DEN89LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA108.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Milbank, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1989 · N8272W · Substantial damage
  > Failure by the pilot to assure adequate removal of frost from the aircraft which resulted in a stall/mush.
- [NTSB NYC89GA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89GA116.md): Bell 206B · Airville, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Apr 12, 1989 · N157P · Destroyed
  > The pilot was unable to see and avoid the unmarked power lines stretched across the river. A contributing factor was the lack of visual clues.
- [NTSB FTW89FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89FA078.md): MBB BK-117A-4 · Houston, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1989 · N120HH · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from the obstruction (garage). Factors related to the accident were: darkness, adverse weather conditions, personnel in the area of the temporary heliport, lack of security provided by hospital management, which…
- [NTSB BFO89LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89LA026.md): Cessna 172H · Odenton, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1989 · N8027L · Substantial damage
  > The inflight collision with birds.
- [NTSB LAX89LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA138.md): Cessna 150M · Mesa, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1989 · N7592U · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate visual lookout by the pilot, and his failure to maintain the proper altitude. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's lack of visual perception at dusk, the transmission line, and the obstructions (tree & fence) in the emergency landing…
- [NTSB ATL89FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA116.md): MBB BK-117-A-3 · Coinjock, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1989 · N39187 · Destroyed
  > Failure of the cellular company to properly install an operational lighting system on a newly constructed transmission tower. Darkness and the company's failure to notify flight service of the unlighted tower were related factors.
- [NTSB ATL89LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA115.md): Beech B24R · New Carlisle, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1989 · N283G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to clear the trees after the in-flight collision with an undetermined object. He allowed the altitude to decrease to the point of colliding with trees before initiating remedial action to maintain flight and land the airplane.
- [NTSB MKC89LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA085.md): Grumman G-164A · Advance, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1989 · N48385 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout resulting in his failure to see power lines in time to avoid them. Contributing to the accident was the reduced visibility due to fog.
- [NTSB MIA89FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89FA113.md): Piper Aerostar 600 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1989 · N77BR · Destroyed
  > Improper use of the IFR procedure by the pilot, his failure to maintain a proper glide path, and his failure to identify the decision height.
- [NTSB FTW89IA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89IA070.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9 · Houston, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1989 · N447AA · Minor damage
  > Crew's failure to follow taxi instructions and to insure that they were on the proper runway prior to initiation of the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB ATL89DKJ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89DKJ02.md): Aircraft Parts & Dev. A-9B · Athens, AL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 14, 1989 · N9087A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation/planning to assure sufficient runway length for clearing obstructions.
- [NTSB LAX89LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA123.md): Cessna 182L · Watsonville, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1989 · N42005 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improperly planned approach, and his failure to maintain clearance from the wind sock pole. The proximity of the wind sock (arpt facility) was considered to be a related factor.
- [NTSB MIA89FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89FA100.md): Beech S35 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1989 · N6852Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper IFR procedure and his failure to maintain proper altitude. Contributing factors were: his improper use of the navigation receiver, his delay in making a missed apch, his lack of experience in the type of aircraft, his lack of recent…
- [NTSB MIA89LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA099.md): Champion 7ECA · Ocala, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1989 · N8350V · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the vehicle driver to see and yield to the acft that was landing on rwy 27. Contributing factors were: vehicle on the runway and inadequate visual lookout by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI89LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA053.md): Aeronca 7KCAB · Pine Creek, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1989 · N9044L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain which resulted in the failure to achieve a proper climb rate which resulted in the collision with trees. Contributing to the accident was the uphill, snow covered terrain.
- [NTSB SEA89LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA052.md): Schweizer 269C · Forrest Grove, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1989 · N7505Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of his altitude and clearance while attempting to sling-load a trailer.
- [NTSB MIA89LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA097.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1989 · N3243B · Destroyed
  > An unstabilized instrument approach wherein the pilot descended below the mda. Contributing factors included an inadequately equipped acft and the pilot's lack of recent instrument experience.
- [NTSB LAX89DVA06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89DVA06.md): Grumman G-164A · Riverdale, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Mar 1, 1989 · N8547H · Destroyed
  > Inadequate visual lookout by the pilot, when he diverted his attention. The power line was a related factor.
- [NTSB ANC89LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA047.md): Piper PA-11 · Igiugig, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1989 · N78627 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane and his failure to understand the performance parameters of his airplane.
- [NTSB MKC89FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89FA060.md): Cessna 150K · Pemberton, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1989 · N6010G · Substantial damage
  > Poor judgement on the part of the pilot in that he attempted a down wind take off without adequate distance to clear obstacles in his flight path.
- [NTSB FTW89LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA054.md): Cessna 182A · Brownsville, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1989 · N3826D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to compensate for the existing wind conditions and maintain proper alignment with the runway. The wind conditions and the sunglare are considered to be contributing factors to the accident.
- [NTSB ATL89LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA089.md): Cessna 172 · Wilmington, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 1989 · N739US · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to adequately compensate for wind conditions, to maintain proper runway alignment, and his delay in aborting the landing. Contributing factors were: variable crosswind conditions and a small tree.
- [NTSB LAX89LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA109.md): Cessna 172M · Sacramento, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 1989 · N73309 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of the wrong runway for landing and his delay in initiating a go-around after landing long. Contributing factors were: light conditions as dusk and a tailwind.
- [NTSB LAX89LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA110.md): Cessna 152 · Green Valley, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 1989 · N5496B · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot displayed poor judgement in not maintaining proper altitude. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's overall lack of experience.
- [NTSB ATL89FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA086.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Jasper, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 1989 · N588FL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper handling of the airplane flight controls at low altitude which resulted in an excessive rate of descent and collision with a tree.
- [NTSB NYC89LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA079.md): Cessna 150 · Hammonton, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 1989 · N6299K · Minor damage
  > A bird strike shortly after takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX89DVA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89DVA03.md): Bell 47G-3B2 · Strathmore, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Feb 1, 1989 · N2918W · Destroyed
  > Improper compensation for wind conditions by the pilot, and his failure to maintain clearance from the service truck. Factors relating to the accident were: the unfavorable (variable) and gusty wind conditions and close proximity of the service vehicle.
- [NTSB DEN89IA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89IA071.md): Beech E90 · Lander, WY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1989 · N87CH · Minor damage
  > Deer on the runway.
- [NTSB LAX89FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA092.md): Robinson R22A · Santa Barbara, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 1989 · N8529C · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate altitude, proper airspeed for the reduced visibility, and an adequate visual outlook to avoid a collision with power transmission cable. Contributing to the accident was reduced visibility due to fog.
- [NTSB FTW89DRA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89DRA02.md): Pitts S1A · Santa Fe, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jan 22, 1989 · N9961 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot in command failed to maintain adequate altitude and clearance on final approach.
- [NTSB LAX89LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA087.md): Cessna T207A · Page, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 1989 · N6347H · Substantial damage
  > Improper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot and his inadequate visual lookout (failure to see-and-avoid the obstruction). Factors related to the accident were: the birds, the pilot's excessive maneuver, and the transmission line.
- [NTSB LAX89DUJ03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89DUJ03.md): Murphey Vancraft 532 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jan 15, 1989 · N61LM · Destroyed
  > Inadequate lookout by the pilot during unwarranted low flight.
- [NTSB ATL89FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA071.md): Cessna 208B · Madison, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 1989 · N9330B · Destroyed
  > Improper IFR procedure by the pilot and his failure to maintain the minimum descent altitude (mda). Contributing factors were: low ceiling, fog, delayed missed approach by the pilot, and trees.
- [NTSB NYC89LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA060.md): Cessna 170A · Speculator, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 1989 · N1432D · Destroyed
  > Inaccurate inflight planning and decisions by the pilot who inadvertently flew his aircraft from VFR into instrument meteorological conditions while making a descent at night.
- [NTSB CHI89FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89FA038.md): Cessna T210N · Springfield, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 1989 · N2305U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper IFR procedure during an ILS approach in below minimum conditions, and the pilot's failure to proceed to an alternate destination. Contributing factors were the adverse weather 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
```

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