# NTSB investigations, LA: 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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB DEN08FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08FA036.md): Cessna 182Q · Farmerville, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 2007 · N5134N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to the effects of impairment from alcohol consumption resulting in the collision with the trees.. A contributing factor was the Federal Aviation Administration's failure to identify existing evidence of…
- [NTSB DFW07CA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA185.md): Bell 206 · Houma, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 12, 2007 · N85TC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly secure all loose items prior to takeoff.
- [NTSB DFW06CA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA048.md): Bell 206L-4 · Washington, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 30, 2005 · N1811 · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight collision with a bird and the pilot's physical impairment (vision), directional control was not possible.
- [NTSB DFW05CA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA236.md): Grumman G-164B · Epps, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 14, 2005 · N6667Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines.
- [NTSB DFW05LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA125.md): Aerostar International S53A · Shreveport, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2005 · N699WH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from electrical power lines.
- [NTSB FTW04LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA211.md): Cessna 152 · Abita Springs, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2004 · N6326B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance. The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather and dark night conditions are contributing factors.
- [NTSB FTW04LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA201.md): Air Tractor AT-400 · Clayton, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2004 · N3159W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the high tension power lines.
- [NTSB FTW04LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA196.md): Everett Vidrine Dragonfly · Covington, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2004 · N89VE · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning which failed to assure adequate takeoff performance for the airplane to clear obstacles. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW04LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA067.md): Bell 206-L4 · Patterson, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 2004 · N207RT · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight separation of the helicopter's left winglet due to pre-existing cracks resulting in the winglet striking the tail rotor in-flight, and subsequent loss of directional control.
- [NTSB FTW02LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA180.md): Frennance Twinstar · Bastrop, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2002 · N711FS · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain altitude for an undetermined reason, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB FTW02LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA034.md): Air Tractor AT-802A · Benton, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 2001 · N202AT · Destroyed
  > in-flight collision with trees while on final approach to land for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB FTW01LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA203.md): Grumman G-164B · Lydia, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2001 · N48655 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a marked tower while maneuvering.
- [NTSB FTW01LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA158.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Belle Chase, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2001 · N5883V · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a utility pole while maneuvering. Contributing factors were the pilot's impairment due to alcohol intoxication and the night light conditions.
- [NTSB FTW01LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA146.md): Cessna 150 · Denham Springs, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2001 · N2898S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and decision making, which resulted in the airplane's performance being exceeded during the takeoff initial climb. A contributing factor was the rising terrain.
- [NTSB FTW01FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01FA020.md): Cessna 185F · Jena, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2000 · N6232E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to land on a highway with vehicle traffic and obstacles and his failure to maintain proper clearance from the obstacles.
- [NTSB FTW00LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA199.md): Cessna A188B · Chase, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2000 · N731DW · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with the deer stand. Factors were the chemical covering the windshield and the glare from the setting sun.
- [NTSB FTW00LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA162.md): Air Tractor AT-401B · Thibodaux, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2000 · N5028Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines while maneuvering during an aerial application flight. A factor was the sunglare on the windscreen.
- [NTSB FTW98FA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA338.md): Cessna 210M · Leesville, LA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1998 · N732PB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to establish a climb during a night go-around. Factors were the lack of visual cues available to the pilot and the dark night illumination.
- [NTSB FTW98LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA161.md): Grumman G-164 · St. Joseph, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1998 · N617Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the ensuing forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW97LA354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA354.md): Bell 206L-3 · Houma, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1997 · N210PH · Substantial damage
  > The loss of aircraft control resulting from a bird strike that severed the cyclic flight control.
- [NTSB FTW97FA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA345.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Ethel, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1997 · N14255 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance. Related factors were the pilot's impairment due to alcohol and night conditions.
- [NTSB FTW97FA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA285.md): Ayres S2R-T15 · Oakridge, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1997 · N3096K · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW97LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA196.md): Ayres S2R-T34 · Welsh, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1997 · N30982 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a moving vehicle. Factors were: the lack of runway signs and a runway safety area, and the difficulty for the pilot and driver of the vehicle to visually detect each other due to high vegetation at the edge of…
- [NTSB FTW97LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA110.md): Cessna 152 · Plaquemine, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1997 · N49205 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper altitude and clearance from transmission wires. Factors were, the dark night, low cloud ceiling, and fog.
- [NTSB FTW97LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA030.md): Bell 206B-3 · Creole, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1996 · N2043B · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight by failing to remove the 100 foot long line and the external cargo basket from the helicopter before takeoff, and/or his failure to ensure that clearance/altitude was maintained from the fence.
- [NTSB FTW96GA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96GA365.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Jennings, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Aug 31, 1996 · N14196 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance. Factors were the pilot's lack of recent experience in the make and model of airplane, the dark night, and fog.
- [NTSB FTW96LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA128.md): Cessna 172P · Iowa, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1996 · N775NA · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's selection of the wrong runway for landing, his delay in initiating a go-around (aborted landing), and his failure to maintain clearance from the transmission lines. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's improper weather evaluation,…
- [NTSB FTW96LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA096.md): Cessna 150M · Mandeville, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 1996 · N714JV · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol, his resultant improper planning/decision, and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from obstructions (power lines) at night.
- [NTSB FTW96FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA060.md): McDonnell Douglas 369E · Thibodaux, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1995 · N16089 · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from the power line and utility pole. The gusty/crosswind (weather) condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW95LA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA331.md): Grumman G-164A · St.Francisville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1995 · N732Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the obstruction on short final. A factor was the low visibility.
- [NTSB FTW95LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA009.md): Grumman G-164B · Oak Grove, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1994 · N6676K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged clearance from the vehicle.
- [NTSB FTW94FA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA262.md): Grumman G-164B · Henderson, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1994 · N6804Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a known object.
- [NTSB FTW94LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA257.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Bosco, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1994 · N9152C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the telephone pole.
- [NTSB FTW94FA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA241.md): Schweizer G-164B · Foules, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1994 · N6617Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance.
- [NTSB FTW93LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA263.md): Wsk Pzl Mielec M-18A Dromader · Frogmore, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1993 · N452TC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the powerline. A factor was the dusk light condition.
- [NTSB FTW93LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA208.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Baton Rouge, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1993 · N7630C · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's failure to abort the landing in a timely manner and his failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB FTW93FA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA192.md): Bell 206L-3 · West Monroe, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1993 · N911MT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate planning and preparation prior to takeoff, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. Factors were the fog and low ceiling
- [NTSB FTW92DRD05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DRD05.md): Grumman G-164 · Thibodaux, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 17, 1992 · N8916H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the wires.
- [NTSB FTW92DRD04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DRD04.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Mamou, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 8, 1992 · N7315L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper clearance.
- [NTSB FTW91LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA145.md): Cessna T188C · Paulina, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1991 · N3493J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate visual lookout for the wires and his misjudging clearance when he attempted to fly under the wires.
- [NTSB FTW91LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA146.md): Cessna A188B · Patterson, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1991 · N53276 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the electical power line. Factors were the bright sun and chemical residue on the windshield.
- [NTSB FTW91LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA136.md): Raven RX7 · Gonzales, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1991 · N2801F · Minor damage
  > Unfavorable winds at low altitude. A factor was the electrical power lines.
- [NTSB DEN91LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA077.md): Grumman G-164A · Ville Platte, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1991 · N48383 · Substantial damage
  > Premature pull up from an aerial application swath run resulting in a collision with an electrical transmission line.
- [NTSB FTW90FA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA164.md): Hughes 269C · Shreveport, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1990 · N223TV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the obstruction. Factors related to the accident were: the lack of visual ques due to the light conditions at dusk, the ground observer's lack of assistance and lack of experience in the type of operation, and…
- [NTSB FTW90LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA143.md): Aerospatiale AS-350D · Berwick, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1990 · N3598F · Substantial damage
  > Pilot in command's failure to see and avoid obstacles in the landing zone. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the landing zone.
- [NTSB FTW90FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA111.md): Schweizer 269C · Tallulah, LA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 30, 1990 · N431MS · Destroyed
  > Loss of control due to a multiple bird strike and incorrect control inputs by the pilot in the flare. Contributing factors were the bird strike induced vibrations and the main rotor blade contact with the tail rotor drive shaft.
- [NTSB FTW90DRD08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DRD08.md): Schweizer G-164B · Basile, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 13, 1990 · N6733Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather information. A related factor to the accident was the tailwind.
- [NTSB FTW89DRD15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89DRD15.md): Cessna 188 · Winnsboro, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 21, 1989 · N5511S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and subsequent collision with a tree.
- [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 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.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=LA&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" = 'LA' 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=LA

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