# 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 NYC82DA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA209.md): Cessna 421C · Saratoga Spring, NY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 25, 1982 · N88572 · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft was on a flight to reposition it for an air taxi operation. The pilot-in-command (PIC) was in the right seat while the second-in-command (SIC) was flying in the left seat. During arrival to the Saratoga county airport, the aircrew were cleared…
- [NTSB ANC82DAG46](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82DAG46.md): Cessna 172 · Quinhagak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 25, 1982 · N53145 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot reported that he landed on a gravel bar about 900 ft long with a passenger to go fishing. Later, he took off to the west with a slight head wind. Near the end of the gravel bar was a tree with branches sticking out of the water. As the pilot took…
- [NTSB SEA82DA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA148.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Weiser, ID · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 23, 1982 · N3762A · Substantial damage
  > During a simulated forced landing, the instructor pilot took control of the aircraft at the go-around point. He followed the normal procedure for the go-around (full power) carb heat, etc), except that he continued the low approach to provide the student with…
- [NTSB MKC82FCJ05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82FCJ05.md): Taylorcraft BC-12-65 · Max, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 23, 1982 · N29639 · Destroyed
  > Pilot flying cross-country at low altitude collided with wires and crashed. No malfunctions of aircraft observed.
- [NTSB CHI82DA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA325.md): Cameron 0-77 · Wall Lake, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 22, 1982 · N89MW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot reported that during flight, he encountered unexpected light turbulence and elected to land at the next available spot. He stated that during a landing approach at about 50 ft above the treetops, a gust of wind was encountered that forced hot air…
- [NTSB LAX82DA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA317.md): Piper PA-12 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 21, 1982 · N98931 · Destroyed
  > The aircraft collided with trees during takeoff from a 900 foot, dirt strip. The weather was VFR. The temperature was 102 degrees. No accident report was filed. The pilot had an expired medical certificate.
- [NTSB FTW82DA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA339.md): North American AT-6A · Abilene, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 21, 1982 · N42BA · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The pilot landed on runway after the T-6 landed on grass to right of the runway. The T-6 turned toward the ramp and crossed path of the Cessna on the runway. A collision occurred as the Cessna pilot tried to go-around and overfly the AT-6.
- [NTSB DEN82DA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA169.md): Quicksilver Mxii · Broomfield, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 20, 1982 · N3149Z · Substantial damage
  > Reportedly, the pilot made an intersection takeoff from about midfield on runway 02. He stated that he took off at rotation speed plus 2 KTS. The passenger reported that they reached about 40 ft AGL, then lost lift and begun to settle. As the two-place…
- [NTSB ATL82FLJ08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FLJ08.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Scotland Neck, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 17, 1982 · N9780P · Substantial damage
  > During the fourth swath run the acft struck a 60-foot tree approximately 5 ft from the top.
- [NTSB ANC82DA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82DA073.md): Cessna 185 · Near Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 16, 1982 · N79SC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot of the float plane began his takeoff from a narrow river with a left turn at the lift-off point. After becoming airborne and while turning, the right wing struck a branch. The pilot stated that the aircraft came to rest in the trees, upside down.…
- [NTSB ATL82DA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA238.md): Cessna 152 · Stone Mountain, GA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 14, 1982 · N4737B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot reported that a split-s maneuver was performed at a low altitude and the aircraft struck the branches of a pine tree. The aircraft continued to fly and the pilot returned to the airport. There was damage to the right wing and the fuselage.
- [NTSB ATL82DA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA237.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Spout Springs, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 14, 1982 · N96046 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that the wind was gusting and shifting as he was landing with a cumulus build-up nearby. He reported that during his landing, he increased his airspeed to compensate for a gusty crosswind. The pilot stated that the mechanical brakes did not…
- [NTSB DEN82DA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA161.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Center, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 12, 1982 · N1KL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot was on the first swath run of his second load. He stated that as he started to cross below transmission lines, when he saw a small boy and a dog appear from a ditch below the wires. He stated that when he pulled up to avoid the child, the aircraft…
- [NTSB NYC82FA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FA193.md): Cessna 180H · Porter, ME · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1982 · N2800T · Substantial damage
  > The acft was taking off from a pond which is about 4,200 ft at its longest length. A power line extends across the pond about 2,000 ft from the south end. The acft was observed to takeoff to the north remaining on the water while passing under the wires. The…
- [NTSB CHI82DA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA299.md): Quickie Quickie · Youngstown, OH · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 10, 1982 · N336RM · Substantial damage
  > During takeoff, the home built aircraft struck the tops of trees near the departure end of the 3300 ft runway. The pilot stated that the aircraft climbed very slowly and was barely able to climb at a greater rate than the upslope of the runway. The elevation…
- [NTSB FTW82DA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA322.md): Cessna T188C · Altheimer, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 9, 1982 · N2881J · Destroyed
  > The pilot stated he encountered turbulence while flying under a power line during a crop spraying operation. The left wing pitched-up and struck the power line and the aircraft went into an uncontrolable left bank. He reduced power and landed in a bean field,…
- [NTSB CHI82DA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA298.md): Quickie · Greenville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 9, 1982 · N39QB · Substantial damage
  > During the preflight inspection. The laminar-flow wing and canard were carefully wiped free of a heavy deposit of dew. All items of inspection were satisfactory. The engine was warmed up while taxiing to the runway. It was noted that beads of moisture were…
- [NTSB MKC82IA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82IA138.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Wilsonville, NE · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1982 · N7043Z · Minor damage
  > The pilot stated that he was overcome by exposure to the organic phosphate he was deploying. According to local law enforcement authorities, the aircraft crashed in a field and came to rest inverted. Medical tests for toxic chemical exposure were inconclusive.
- [NTSB LAX82FA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FA291.md): Cessna 152 · Weaverville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1982 · N48754 · Destroyed
  > The student pilot was practicing takeoffs and landings at a unidirectional runway. The airport procedure was to takeoff downhill on runway 18 and to land uphill on runway 36. Pilots, who flew at the airport, stated that go-arounds were not made on runway 36…
- [NTSB FTW82DA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA319.md): Eagle DW-1 · Cheneyville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 8, 1982 · N8807Z · Substantial damage
  > The acft was on the approach to spray a cottonfield when a collision with an unseen power line occurred. The collision forced the acft down and the pilot made a hard landing which damaged the landing gear and the right wing. The visibilitywas about 5 miles in…
- [NTSB DEN82FTE22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82FTE22.md): Eiriavion PIK-20D · Crested Butte, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 8, 1982 · N199A · Destroyed
  > The pilot was attending an "aviation weekend" sponsored by the town of Crested Butte, CO. He had flown in this area often and was acquainted with the terrain and weather. After being towed to an area near the northwest corner of mt Crested Butte, a normal…
- [NTSB ANC82DA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82DA065.md): Maule M-4-210C · Eagle River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 4, 1982 · N9872M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot reported that he preflighted the float plane, pumped the floats, and checked for water. After the engine start, taxi, and pretakeoff checks, he set the flaps at the first notch. He aborted his first takeoff run and taxied back for a longer run. The…
- [NTSB MIA82DA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82DA162.md): Mooney M20F · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 1, 1982 · N9109V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot reported that rain had occurred on the previous night and there was water on the 2430 ft grass runway. He reported that during rotation, the aircraft hit the water and lost airspeed. Subsequently, the aircraft failed to gain sufficient altitude to…
- [NTSB ATL82DA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA225.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Keyser, WV · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 1, 1982 · N2386K · Destroyed
  > Pilot was making a go-around over a 1700 foot runway. Full flaps were left down until end of runway and then raised to 21 degrees. Terrain was rising faster then aircraft was climbing. Aircraft struck trees and nosed down into the ground. Temperature was 85…
- [NTSB SEA82DA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA132.md): Cessna 172M · Donnelly, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 31, 1982 · N13359 · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft floated the entire length of the runway without touching down before a go-around was started. During the go-around, the left wing collided with a tree at near-stall speed. The aircraft yawed 180 degrees and impacted the ground going backwards.
- [NTSB FTW82DA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA312.md): Cessna 177 · Springer, NM · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 31, 1982 · N30157 · Substantial damage
  > While en route on a flight from gallup, NM to dalhart, TX, the left fuel tank would not feed. The pilot made a precautionary landing on rough, grassy terrain with no damage. An examination revealed that the tab for the left filler cap was broken and the cap…
- [NTSB DEN82IA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82IA150.md): Aerospatiale 350D · Near Winter Par, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1982 · N49556 · Minor damage
  > Witnesses who were aboard the aircraft stated that the aircrafts rotor struck a tree during a "straffing run" on a railroad trestle just below the Continental divide. The pilot stated that the engine flamed out as he passed over the trestle. The aircraft was…
- [NTSB SEA82FAD01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82FAD01.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Ketchikan Intl., AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 30, 1982 · N2708P · Destroyed
  > Departing under a special VFR clearance, the acft entered IMC within a period of approximately 15 secs after takeoff. The acft struck trees & the ground approximately 2 mi south of the airport.
- [NTSB ATL82DA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA219.md): Cessna 188 · Bishopville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 30, 1982 · N9888V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot reported that as he was entering a field on his third swath, the aircraft collided with a single transmission line. The line was leading to the center of a cotton field. The pilot did not see the line. After contacting the line, the aircraft was…
- [NTSB MKC82FCD09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82FCD09.md): Hughes 269B · Tipton, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 29, 1982 · N9357F · Substantial damage
  > The helicopter crashed during takeoff on a flight to pollenate corn. The pilot reported that he made a running takeoff across the runway. He stated that the helicopter became airborne at the north edge of the runway, but started to settle as it went over the…
- [NTSB SEA82FYP10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82FYP10.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Tieton, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 25, 1982 · N8741D · Substantial damage
  > After takeoff, the pilot turned to the left, but then he was unable to clear trees while climbing over rising terrain. A witness that saw the plane turn after takeoff stated that most airplanes continue climbing over a nearby lake and gain altitude before…
- [NTSB NYC82DA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA168.md): Piper PA-18S · Moultonboro, NH · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 25, 1982 · N64BC · Substantial damage
  > According to the pilot, he taxied to a takeoff point farther out than normal and it took longer to get the plane "on the step" due to very heavy air. When the pilot reached the abort point he used control back pressure to "pop off" the water. However, he was…
- [NTSB SEA82DYK10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DYK10.md): Beech S35 · Mckenzie Bridge, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jul 24, 1982 · N7932K · Destroyed
  > The aircraft was landed at the Mckenzie Bridge state airport where two passengers deplaned. The airport had a 2600 ft turf runway with an upslope gradient of 3.4% toward the east. The airport/facility directory stated, "unattended. Land to e, takeoff to w.…
- [NTSB FTW82FRJ14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FRJ14.md): Cessna 188 · Monroe, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 24, 1982 · N9125G · Substantial damage
  > During turn around after first spray run, the aircraft collided with trees at an altitude of 75 feet. The path of flight was on a heading of 280 degrees, into the sun.
- [NTSB DEN82FTE20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82FTE20.md): Steen Skybolt · Glenwood Spring, CO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 23, 1982 · N58D · Destroyed
  > The aircraft crashed into trees in mountainous terrain about 10 miles southwest of the Glenwood springs county airport. This occurred while the pilot was flying low over the mountainous area and was unable to outclimb the rising terrain. The density altitude…
- [NTSB CHI82DA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA268.md): Piper PA-38 · Antioch, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 23, 1982 · N2365P · Destroyed
  > The pilot initiated a soft field takeoff from a 2200 ft, wet, grass runway. After becoming airborne, he lowered the nose of the aircraft to increase his airspeed. The pilot stated that the aircraft failed to climb as expected and would not clear boats that…
- [NTSB FTW82FPJ17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FPJ17.md): Piper 28-140 · Harrah, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 22, 1982 · N655FL · Destroyed
  > During takeoff, the pilot elected to cross under a power line near the end of the runway when he realized he could not fly over. As the plane crossed under the power line, the right main gear struck a steel perimeter fence post. Across the street form the…
- [NTSB LAX82DA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA271.md): Grumman G-164A · Chandler, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 21, 1982 · N6559 · Substantial damage
  > While spraying at night & during the fourth pass under power lines crossing the field, the acft contacted the wires. After the accident the flagger at the field informed the plt that the wind was causing the wires to whip up & down at times.
- [NTSB FTW82FPJ16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FPJ16.md): Piper 18 · Gage, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 21, 1982 · N3937Z · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft was being used to spray grasshoppers and was flying in an easterly direction. The right wing struck a high line wire that is oriented north and south. After striking the wire the aircraft struck the ground approximately 190 feet east of the high…
- [NTSB FTW82FPD16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FPD16.md): Cessna 188B · Stanford, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 21, 1982 · N731AK · Destroyed
  > The pilot had completed spraying approximately 75 percent of a 76 acre field. Witnesses stated that the aircraft collided with the lower of two powerlines. The aircraft was observed to clear the higher of the two power lines but hook the lower set of wires…
- [NTSB NYC82FNC11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FNC11.md): Firefly 7 · Winslow, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 20, 1982 · N4041P · Substantial damage
  > While descending to land in an open field, the balloon began drifting towards high powerlines. In an attempt to avoid a collision, the pilot fired the burner approximately nine times, using short blasts of the burner. The balloon failed to gain altitude and…
- [NTSB ANC82DAA09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82DAA09.md): Cessna 182 · Ft. Yukon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 19, 1982 · N52763 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that he overflew the Ft. Yukon airport and observed men working on runway 21. He flew a downwind pattern for runway 03. While on final approach to runway 03 the pilot observed an "x" on the end of the runway the pilot attempted a landing off…
- [NTSB ATL82FLJ07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FLJ07.md): Grumman American AA-1B · Gatesville, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 18, 1982 · N8870L · Substantial damage
  > While on final approach for landing, the pilot added 1/3 flaps and adjusted the throttle to clear obstacles. He reported that when he was on short final, he was distracted by several deer that were approaching the touchdown point. The pilot theorized that…
- [NTSB SEA82DA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA114.md): Mong Sport 1 · Battleground, WA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 17, 1982 · N610S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot tookoff from a rough turf field adjacent to a school after a parade featuring his plane. The day was hot and the field was short. The pilot was unable to clear 60 foot trees and impacted the ground.
- [NTSB CHI82DA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA251.md): Cessna 172P · Washington Island, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 17, 1982 · N64947 · Destroyed
  > During arrival, the pilot made an approach to runway 14 for a night landing. After flaring to land, the aircraft was observed to float. The pilot stated that he had come in high, and during a go-around, the aircraft did not seem to climb properly, then…
- [NTSB MKC82DA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82DA125.md): Cessna 150G · Bonner Springs, KS · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 15, 1982 · N3335J · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft was flown from a private airstrip at maximum gross weight and an uphill takeoff run. The pilot stated he could not maintain airspeed. During a turn to make an emergency landing the left wing contacted a utility wire and the aircraft was…
- [NTSB LAX82FUQ16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FUQ16.md): Grumman G-164 · Lancaster, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 15, 1982 · N4589 · Destroyed
  > Plt was spraying very low due to wind conditions. Acft struck a water sprinkler & immediately caught on fire.
- [NTSB ATL82DA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA214.md): Hiller UH-12E · Centre, AL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 13, 1982 · N28872 · Substantial damage
  > While returning from a spraying operation, the pilot was flying low toward the rising sun when the helicopter collided with power lines. An autorotation was initiated, but the skids collapsed during the landing.
- [NTSB SEA82DA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA108.md): Grumman AA-5B · Corvallis, OR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 11, 1982 · N81382 · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft contacted the surface while the pilot was making a low pass over the private airport. Fresh cut hay was windrowed at the edge of the strip. The hay caught on the landing gear and blew up into the elevators and the aircraft was damaged when it…
- [NTSB SEA82DA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA106.md): Beech A23-19 · Carlton, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 11, 1982 · N6907Q · Destroyed
  > The purpose of the flight was for mineral exploration. The pilot reported that the sun was low on the horizon which resulted in long shadows being cast by the terrain. In the vicinity of hoodoo peak, the pilot determined that he had allowed the aircraft 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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