# NTSB investigations, CO: 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 1 of 2 · 100 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB DEN08LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA010.md): Bombardier CL-600-2C10 · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2007 · N368CA · Substantial damage > the in-flight collision with geese shortly after takeoff. - [NTSB DEN07CA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA073.md): Aerospatiale SA315B · Norwood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 13, 2007 · N926JV · Substantial damage > The inflight collision with a bird(s). - [NTSB DEN06FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06FA111.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Salida, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2006 · N6506C · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation. Contributing factors in this accident were the pilot's lack of familiarity with the geographical area, his becoming lost/disoriented, his improper decision, the high density altitude, and the reduction in… - [NTSB DEN06FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06FA043.md): Cessna 182E · Austin, CO · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 2006 · N9298X · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the transmission wire resulting in the airplane's outboard wing portion to be severed, and the subsequent loss of control and ground impact. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's impairment from… - [NTSB DEN06FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06FA010.md): Lancair LC-40-550FG · Steamboat Spgns, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2005 · N101HK · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from terrain. Contributing factors include the pilot's lack of recent experience, the pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision making, the dark night and the mountainous terrain. - [NTSB DEN05CA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05CA078.md): Bell 47G-5A · Brush, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 19, 2005 · N59403 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the truck trailer during takeoff. A factor contributing to this accident was the truck trailer. - [NTSB DEN05LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA075.md): Cessna T188C · Fowler, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2005 · N666DB · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout and clearance, resulting in an in-flight collision with transmission lines. - [NTSB DEN05CA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05CA073.md): Champion 7ECA · Fort Collins, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2005 · N11065 · Destroyed > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation which failed to assure adequate takeoff performance to clear obstacles. Contributing factors included the miscalculated weight and balance and the high density altitude. - [NTSB DEN05FA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05FA124.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Kremmling, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2005 · N3766A · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain. - [NTSB DEN05IA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05IA027.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-9-82 · Denver, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2004 · N234AA · Minor damage > the first officer's failure to maintain proper glide slope during the landing approach, and the captain's failure to adequately monitor the approach and landing, and his failure to challenge and/or intervene when the first officer continued to descend below… - [NTSB DEN03FA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03FA137.md): Cessna 182P · Antonito, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2003 · N1344S · Destroyed > The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision and his failure to maintain clearance from the trees. Factors contributing to the accident were the low altitude, the trees, and the mountainous terrain. - [NTSB DEN03LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA018.md): Enstrom F-28C · Morrison, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 2002 · N552CS · Substantial damage > the pilot not maintaining clearance from the telephone lines during landing. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot not being able to see the telephone lines, the low altitude, and the dark night. - [NTSB DEN02LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA101.md): Bell 206L-III · Canon City, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2002 · N43GA · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance of a static wire, and the subsequent loss of aircraft control due to the main rotor pitch change tubes being severed. - [NTSB FTW02LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA063.md): Cessna 172N · Durango, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2002 · N3535E · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the trees and mountainous terrain while maneuvering. A contributing factor was the pilot's delay in taking remedial action. - [NTSB DEN02LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA009.md): Esbenshade Starduster Too SA300 · Evans, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2001 · N6925 · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance of the wires. A contributing factor was the trees the airplane struck while the pilot was attempting to regain aircraft control. - [NTSB DEN02LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA007.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Paonia, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 2001 · N4447D · Substantial damage > impact with a deer during initial climb immediately following rotation, resulting in the separation of the left main landing gear assembly. - [NTSB DEN01FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01FA161.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Pagosa Springs, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2001 · N161RB · Destroyed > the flight crews' intentional low altitude flight, and failure to maintain obstacle clearance. - [NTSB DEN01LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA159.md): Boeing A75N1 (PT17) · Watkins, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2001 · N1259V · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the guy wire. - [NTSB DEN01LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA146.md): Commander 114-B · Snowmass Villag, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2001 · N994JT · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from the rising terrain for undetermined reasons. Contributing factors include high density altitude conditions, and trees. - [NTSB DEN01FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01FA096.md): Beech 76 · Gunnison, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 12, 2001 · N6002H · Destroyed > intentional buzzing by both pilots and their failure to maintain clearance with transmission wires. A contributing factor was the sun glare. - [NTSB DEN01LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA073.md): Cessna 340 · Alamosa, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2001 · N9940F · Substantial damage > The in-flight collision with a large bird during downwind approach for landing. - [NTSB DEN00LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA146.md): Aerostar S-77A · Steamboat Spgs, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2000 · N5164R · No damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a bush during the balloon landing. - [NTSB DEN00LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA116.md): Cessna 310C · Erie, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2000 · N1779H · Substantial damage > A sudden and unexpected encounter with a downdraft while on final approach. A factor was the transmission wire. - [NTSB DEN00LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA108.md): Piper PA-44-180T · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2000 · N838PC · 2 aircraft · Minor damage > Failure of the instructor pilot-in-command and the pilot receiving instruction to maintain directional control. Factors were the pilot receiving instruction allowing the airplane to approach low and slow, and failure of the instructor to maintain adequate… - [NTSB DEN99FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99FA009.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Montrose, CO · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1998 · N39663 · Destroyed > The pilot's improper inflight planning/decision. Factors were a reduction in the airplane's climb and turn capabilities, the aft c.g. limit being exceeded, and the pilot's lack of familiarity with the geographic area and his lack of experience in the airplane… - [NTSB FTW98IA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98IA208.md): Boeing 727-25C · Colorado Sprngs, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 8, 1998 · N116FE · Minor damage > An inadvertent inflight collision with a flock of large birds. - [NTSB FTW98FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA068.md): Bell 407 · Littleton, CO · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1997 · N771AL · Destroyed > The pilot's inability to maintain adequate visual lookout due to the lighting conditions and his failure to follow company procedures for departure from a landing zone. Factors were dark night conditions, bright lights in the landing zone which prevented… - [NTSB FTW97LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA085.md): Cessna 172N · Steamboat Spgs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 1997 · N739QE · Destroyed > Failure of the flight instructor and the dual student to maintain an adequate visual lookout. Factors were the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight, inadequate altitude in which to clear obstacles, and the dual student's lack of… - [NTSB FTW97LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA034.md): Bell 206L-3 · Mancos, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1996 · N937R · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from the windsock, during a hover/pedal-turn after lift-off. - [NTSB FTW96FA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA352.md): Grumman American AA-1B · Boulder, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1996 · N6505L · Destroyed > The pilot's poor judgment in attempting low altitude flight in mountainous terrain without adequate mountain flying training which led to low altitude maneuvering exceeding the climb capability of the airplane. Factors in the accident were: the pilot's… - [NTSB FTW96LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA290.md): Cessna 172L · Johnstown, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1996 · N19682 · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to maintain proper altitude/clearance from obstructions, while buzzing. - [NTSB FTW96LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA238.md): Cessna 172RG · Leadville, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1996 · N9431D · Substantial damage > Inadequate preflight planning and preparation and failure to follow aircraft operating procedures and directives. Factors were high density altitude, inadequate training of the flight instructor and insufficient standards and requirements for flight… - [NTSB FTW96FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA048.md): Beech A35 · Hudson, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1995 · N8759A · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance. A factor was improper in-flight planning. - [NTSB FTW96FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA012.md): Cessna 172RG · Bayfield, CO · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1995 · N4834V · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance. A factor was the pilot diverting attention while looking for game. - [NTSB FTW95FA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA231.md): Weatherly 620B · Flagler, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1995 · N20119 · Destroyed > Failure by the pilot to maintain clearance from the static line of a power transmission array during an aerial application flight. - [NTSB FTW94FA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA315.md): Cessna 182K · Heeney, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1994 · N2504Q · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance. A factor was the rising terrain. - [NTSB FTW94LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA142.md): Grumman G-164A · Lindon, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1994 · N8559H · Substantial damage > Inaccurate preflight planning and preparation for the flight. A factor was soft terrain on the landing strip. - [NTSB FTW94LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA092.md): Rockwell 690C · Hayden, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1994 · N5938K · Substantial damage > Failure by the pilot to maintain proper altitude. A factor was dark night conditions. - [NTSB FTW93LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA231.md): Cessna 172RG · Salida, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1993 · N9633B · Destroyed > The climb capability of the airplane being exceeded and the pilot's decision to turn into the rising terrain. A factor was the high density altitude. - [NTSB DEN93LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA095.md): Cessna 182Q · Pagosa Springs, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1993 · CGLIL · Destroyed > The decision by the pilot in command to fly at an altitude insufficient for the surrounding terrain. Factors were: the pilot's attention being momentarily diverted and the airplane's climb performance being exceeded. - [NTSB DEN93FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93FA089.md): Globe GC-1B · Durango, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1993 · N3783K · Destroyed > The pilot's entry into a box canyon at an altitude insufficient to clear mountainous terrain. - [NTSB DEN93LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA037.md): Piper PA-30 · Eckert, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1993 · N8210Y · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the truck during the landing. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the pilot's poor judgement in attempting the operation, and the driver's poor judgement in not vacating all… - [NTSB DEN93LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA035.md): Pitts S2B · Boulder, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1993 · N876CB · Substantial damage > The pilot in command's failure to maintain a visual lookout. A factor was: the student pilot's restricted visual lookout. - [NTSB DEN93LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA026.md): Raven RX7 · Durango, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1993 · N3581T · Substantial damage > Partial failure of the balloon's burner for undetermined reasons. A factor was: unfavorable wind. - [NTSB DEN93FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93FA008.md): Cessna 172P · Woody Creek, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1992 · N63016 · Destroyed > Aircraft climb performance exceeded. Factors were: the pilot's lack of experience in mountain flying, and the high density altitude conditions. - [NTSB DEN92FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92FA077.md): Cessna 172RG · Fairplay, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1992 · N4963R · Destroyed > The flight instructor's operation at an altitude insufficient to clear obstacles in rising mountainous terrain. Factors were: high density altitude, diversion of the instructor's attention, and the rising terrain. - [NTSB DEN92LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA071.md): Cessna 170 · Franktown, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1992 · N3419C · Substantial damage > The pilot misjudged initiation of the go-around following a balked landing. A factor was: high density altitude. - [NTSB DEN92LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA066.md): Piper PA-18A · Glade Park, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1992 · N1874A · Substantial damage > The pilot delayed initiation of the go around. A factor was: high density altitude. - [NTSB DEN92LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA053.md): Cessna R172E · Colorado Spring, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1992 · N146AC · Substantial damage > The pilot did not maintain clearance and the airplane collided with a fence post. - [NTSB DEN91LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA100.md): Aerostar S57-A · Avon, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1991 · N57053 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout. A factor was: the pilot's attention being diverted. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=CO&occurrence=220&page=2 ## 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'CO' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND 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&state=CO --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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