# NTSB investigations, MN: 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 CHI08FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08FA027.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Browerville, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2007 · N327ND · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with at least one Canada goose, and the resulting damage to the left stabilator that caused the airplane to become uncontrollable. Contributing to the accident was the night lighting condition, which precluded any possibility of the…
- [NTSB CHI06CA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA233.md): Hoyt Kolb Mark III Clsc · Lakeville, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 15, 2006 · N232S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the crops which resulted in the subsequent impact with the ground.
- [NTSB CHI06LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA208.md): Aerostar International RX 8 · Claremont, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2006 · N3639Q · No damage
  > The procedure not followed by the passenger during landing and the inadequate supervision of the passenger by the pilot during landing. A contributing factors were the barbed wire fence.
- [NTSB CHI04CA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA291.md): Johnson Titan Tornado I · Carlton, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 25, 2004 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff. Factors to the accident included the diminished takeoff performance due to the incorrect propeller pitch setting and the tree that the airplane impacted.
- [NTSB CHI04CA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA180.md): Texas Helicopter M-74 · Clear Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 9, 2004 · N10009 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain a proper glidepath to the landing zone. A factor was the truck pad.
- [NTSB CHI04FA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04FA133.md): Cessna U206F · Owatonna, MN · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2004 · N81685 · Destroyed
  > The altitude/clearance not maintained by the pilot-in-command during a precision instrument approach. A contributing factor was the instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB CHI04LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA033.md): Saab-Scania Saab 340B · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2003 · N442XJ · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight collision with geese during approach. The contributing factor was the bright night conditions
- [NTSB CHI04CA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA020.md): Shapowal Rotorway Exec 90 · Cushing, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 24, 2003 · N442DS · Substantial damage
  > Selection of an unsuitable landing area by the pilot due to the static wire across the approach path. Contributing factors were the pilot's disorientation, the static wire and the low light (dusk) conditions.
- [NTSB CHI03FA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA296.md): Beech 58P · Grand Marais, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2003 · N285V · Destroyed
  > The continued descent below minimum descent altitude and the altitude/clearance not maintained by the pilot during approach to the airport. The low ceiling was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI03LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA232.md): American Champion 8KCAB · Stephen, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2003 · N67ND · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the transmission line and the pilot's continued operation with known deficiencies in equipment. Factors to the accident were the power lines and the low altitude the pilot was flying at.
- [NTSB CHI03LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA210.md): Bell 47G-5 · Cleveland, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2003 · N7925J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and low altitude flight when he failed to maintain altitude/clearance from the transmission wire. A factor contributing to the accident was the transmission wire.
- [NTSB CHI03LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA089.md): Champion 7ECA · Raymond, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 2003 · N1814G · Substantial damage
  > The altitude/clearance not maintained by the pilot and his ostentatious display. The power lines and the pilot's maneuvering at low altitude were contributing factors.
- [NTSB CHI03FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA057.md): Cirrus Design SR-22 · Hill City, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2003 · N9523P · Destroyed
  > Spatial disorientation experienced by the pilot, due to a lack of visual references, and a failure to maintain altitude. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper decision to attempt flight into marginal VFR conditions, his inadvertent flight into…
- [NTSB CHI03LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA046.md): Cessna 310R · Ada, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 2003 · N37221 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the minimum descent altitude and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. A low ceiling was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI02LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA209.md): Beech S35 · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2002 · N6162G · Substantial damage
  > The proper glide path not obtained/maintained by the pilot. The approach lights were a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI02LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA156.md): Hale Kitfox Model III · Fairmont, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2002 · N76WH · Substantial damage
  > Failure by the pilot to obtain adequate clearance from the tree line, as well as a failure to abort the takeoff in a timely manner. A contributing factor was the tree line.
- [NTSB CHI02LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA165.md): Firm Kit Fox 4-1200 · Virginia, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2002 · N598HL · Destroyed
  > An in-flight collision with a bird that resulted in severed fuel lines and the subsequent in-flight fire and loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the soft terrain condition.
- [NTSB CHI02LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA160.md): Navion Navion A · Forest Lake, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2002 · N8717H · Destroyed
  > The pilot not performing an aborted takeoff. The soft turf runway and power lines were contributing factors.
- [NTSB CHI01LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA143.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Detroit Lakes, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2001 · N9714W · Substantial damage
  > Altitude/clearance not maintained from the transmission wires during a low altitude flight/maneuver performed by the pilot. A factor to the accident was the transmission wires.
- [NTSB CHI01LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA042.md): Aerostar PA-60-601P · Preston, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 2000 · N713HM · Substantial damage
  > altitude/clearance from the trees not being obtained/maintained by the pilot. Factors to the accident were the trees and the contamination of the pitot/static system.
- [NTSB CHI00LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA141.md): Cessna C310R · Hibbing, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2000 · N87430 · Substantial damage
  > the deer incursion on the landing runway.
- [NTSB CHI00LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA041.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Mankato, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1999 · N41910 · Substantial damage
  > the pilots failure to maintain a proper glidepath. Factors were the dark night and the pilots lack of recent night flying experience.
- [NTSB CHI99FA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA223.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Fertile, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1999 · N7314P · Destroyed
  > the inadvertent stall. Factors relating to this accident were the instructor pilot maneuvering the airplane at very low altitude and the trees.
- [NTSB CHI99LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA216.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer G-164B · Fisher, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1999 · N8029K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the crop during an aerial application spray run.
- [NTSB CHI99LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA098.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Grand Rapids, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1999 · N57468 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate visual lookout. A factor to the accident was the unmarked transmission wire.
- [NTSB CHI99LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA037.md): Beech BE-55 · Crystal, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1998 · N5638S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot failed to maintain the proper glidepath. A factor was the sunglare.
- [NTSB CHI99LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA026.md): Tomschin Mini 500 · Clinton, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1998 · N316AZ · Substantial damage
  > the non-pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power lines. Factors contributing to this accident were the non-pilot's lack of total experience and the power lines.
- [NTSB CHI98LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA273.md): Champion 7GCBC · Clearwater, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1998 · N21262 · Destroyed
  > The inadequate visual lookout by the pilot-in-command. The unmarked transmission wire was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI98LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA238.md): Cessna A188B · Strandquist, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1998 · N5829G · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maneuver to avoid obstructions. A factor was the trees.
- [NTSB CHI98LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA216.md): Piper PA-36-375 · Stephen, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1998 · N82585 · Substantial damage
  > the visual lookout not being maintained by the pilot. A factor to the accident was the transmission wire.
- [NTSB CHI98LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA198.md): Bell 47G · Le Center, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1998 · N73284 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the wire. A factor associated with the accident was the wire which the helicopter contacted.
- [NTSB CHI98LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA144.md): Cessna 170A · Emily, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1998 · N1491D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper rate of descent on final. A factor was the vegetation (bushes).
- [NTSB CHI98LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA045.md): Piper PA-28 · Lakeville, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1997 · N1447H · Substantial damage
  > geese that were encounter on an ILS final approach. Darkness was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI97LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA192.md): Cessna A188B · Mcgregor, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1997 · N4485Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper planning/decision, his failure to abort the takeoff while sufficient runway was remaining, and/or his failure to jettison his load in order to achieve sufficient climb rate to clear trees. His lack of certification and training to perform…
- [NTSB CHI97FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FA059.md): Cessna 401 · Crystal, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 1997 · N5AS · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot-in-command to ensure adequate removal of airframe ice from the aircraft during preflight.
- [NTSB CHI96LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA313.md): Cessna A188B · Aitkin, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1996 · N4797Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from known transmission lines. Factors relating to this accident were the transmission lines and the sunglare which hindered the pilot's ability to see the transmission lines.
- [NTSB CHI96LA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA300.md): Cessna 188 · Walnut Grove, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1996 · N2081J · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain proper clearance from the transmission wire.
- [NTSB CHI95LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA308.md): Let L-23 Super Blanik · White Bear Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1995 · N99970 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's delayed retraction of the spoilers. Factors were the excessive sink rate and the power lines.
- [NTSB CHI95LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA245.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Oklee, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1995 · N7797Z · Destroyed
  > the pilot failed to maintain clearance with trees. Factors associated with the accident were the trees and the pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB CHI95LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA239.md): K. Davey And B. Davey WAG-AERO · Hokah, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1995 · N642KW · Substantial damage
  > the pilot performing low altitude flight and the failure to maintain clearance with the trees. A factors associated with the accident was the trees.
- [NTSB CHI95LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA163.md): Schweizer G-164B · E. Grand Forks, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1995 · N6682K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the wires.
- [NTSB CHI95LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA150.md): Piper PA-28-160 · East Gull Lake, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1995 · N5528W · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees. Factors in the accident were the crosswind and gusts.
- [NTSB CHI95LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA090.md): Cessna 180J · Cotton, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1995 · N52172 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to gain sufficient clearance over the trees during the aborted landing.
- [NTSB CHI95LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA026.md): Bell 206B3 · Inver Grove Hts, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1994 · N505KS · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper altitude and inadequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB CHI95FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA011.md): Beech 58 · Park Rapids, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1994 · N258CH · Destroyed
  > the pilot-in-command's failure to obtain/maintain clearance. Factors were a dark night, low ceiling, high terrain, and weather service not used by the pilot-in-command.
- [NTSB CHI94LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA276.md): Bell 47G3B1 · Sargeant, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1994 · N64292 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a transmission wire during an agricultural spray run. A factor in the accident is the transmission wire.
- [NTSB CHI94LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA084.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 1994 · N23797 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's poorly planned approach and remaining below a proper glide path during final approach. The pilot's lack of total expereince was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI93LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA240.md): Cessna R172K · Rice, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1993 · N758KQ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain proper clearance.
- [NTSB CHI93LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA185.md): Piper PA-36-400 · Elbow Lake, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1993 · N2342Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual outlook during aerial application manuevers.
- [NTSB CHI93LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA134.md): Cessna T188C · Belview, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1993 · N2975J · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's not maintaining proper altitude.

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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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'MN' 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=MN

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