# NTSB investigations, MS: 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 · 55 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB DFW06FA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06FA187.md): Cessna 172N · Petal, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2006 · N738KE · Destroyed > The pilot's improper use of flaps, which resulted in an impact with trees during takeoff-initial climb. - [NTSB DFW06LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA103.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Meridian, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2006 · N5003E · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees. Contributing factors were the drug impairment and low maneuvering altitude. - [NTSB MIA05FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05FA035.md): Cessna 195 · Kilmichael, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2004 · N195DD · Destroyed > The pilot's ostentatious display, flying at low altitude, resulting in collision with a static wire power line, in-flight loss of control, and collision with terrain. A factor in the accident was sun glare. - [NTSB ATL04CA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA108.md): Sawyer Skybolt · Philadelphia, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 1, 2004 · N32DS · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to see and avoid a guy wire which resulted in an in-flight collision. - [NTSB ATL04FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA099.md): Cessna 172N · Moselle, MS · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2004 · N75812 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance and his inadequate visual look-out while maneuvering resulting in an in-flight collision with a radio tower. - [NTSB MIA04FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04FA023.md): Beech G35 · Okolona, MS · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2003 · N4214D · Destroyed > The pilot's intentional low altitude maneuver and buzzing resulting in collision with trees, uncontrolled descent, and in-flight collision with terrain. A factor in the accident was the pilot's ostentatious display. - [NTSB MIA02LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA143.md): Cessna A188B · Indianola, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2002 · N4723Q · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with a transmission wire resulting in the collision and substantial damage. - [NTSB MIA00LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA257.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · Canton, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2000 · N53SP · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout which resulted in the helicopter colliding with power lines, catching fire, and being consumed by fire after landing. - [NTSB MIA00LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA276.md): Christian Quicksilver · Booneville, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2000 · UNREG · Substantial damage > an inadvertent stall at too low an altitude to allow recovery, which resulted in impact with trees. Factors in this accident were the owner/pilot was not a certified pilot, and lacked training. - [NTSB MIA99FA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99FA269.md): Piper PA-31P · Louisville, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1999 · N100EE · Destroyed > The pilot's disregard for the published minimum descent altitude resulting in tree contact and separation of 51 inches of the left wing. Findings in the investigation were the pilot's two failures of the ATP checkride in a multiengine airplane. - [NTSB ATL99FA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99FA127.md): Gulfstream American AA-5A · Carthage, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1999 · N26801 · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain altitude clearance while maneuvering. A factor was the pine trees. - [NTSB MIA99LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA229.md): Air Tractor AT-402 · Holly Bluff, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1999 · N1510Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain visual separation between his airplane and a tree while maneuvering during aerial application and the subsequent collision with the tree and the terrain. A factor in the accident was the sunglare on the airplane's windscreen. - [NTSB ATL99LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA106.md): Cessna A188B · Panther Burn, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1999 · N731VR · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance that resulted in the in-flight collision with trees. A factor was his diverted attention following the failure of the DGPS. - [NTSB MIA99FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99FA034.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Olive Branch, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1998 · N83396 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to follow IFR procedures when he descended below the published minimum descent altitude. - [NTSB MIA98FA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FA172.md): Aero Commander Callair A-9 · Ocean Springs, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1998 · N7736V · Destroyed > an in-flight collision with a nylon rope (wire), resulting in a loss of engine power, an inadvertent stall, and subsequent impact with the ground. - [NTSB ATL97LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA121.md): Bell 47-D1 · Holcomb, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1997 · N908B · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to adequately see and avoid all obstructions while doing aerial application work. - [NTSB ATL97LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA036.md): Robinson R22 · Wiggins, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1997 · N8319T · Substantial damage > the student pilot misjudged rotor blade clearance from a utility pole, which resulted in a collision. The proximity of the pole was a related factor. - [NTSB ATL96LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA130.md): Air Tractor 402 · Mayersville, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1996 · N1517G · Substantial damage > the pilot's misjudgment of his ground speed and distance to trees during the swath run, and his delayed pull-up at the end of the swath run, which resulted in his failure to remain clear of the trees. The tail wind and location of the trees were related… - [NTSB ATL96LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA116.md): Grumman G-164A · Mayersville, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1996 · N7362 · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate clearance from an object (vehicle) on the ground. - [NTSB MIA96LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA177.md): Aerostar RX-8 · Canton, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1996 · N7155N · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude and/or clearance from the tower. - [NTSB MIA96LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA041.md): Mckibben GN-1 Aircamper · Mayhew, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1995 · N823GM · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper planning/decision, and failure to verify the airplane's performance data. The airplane's lack of climb capability with the newly manufactured propeller was a related factor. - [NTSB MIA95FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA010.md): Cessna 182P · Raymond, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1994 · N58792 · Destroyed > The pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol, and his resulting failure to maintain altitude after takeoff. - [NTSB MIA94FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94FA058.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Pontotoc, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 1994 · N88255 · Destroyed > The pilot in command's failure to maintain altitude while manuevering resulting in the aircraft colliding with trees and then the ground. - [NTSB MIA93LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA178.md): Schweizer G-164B · Benton, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1993 · N6731Q · Destroyed > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain proper visual outlook. - [NTSB MIA92LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA057.md): Walter R. Penney VARI-EZE · Lamar, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 1992 · N12WP · Destroyed > The pilot in commands departure into and continued flight in instrument meteorological conditions while operating under visual flight rules resulting in an inflight collision with trees and then the ground. - [NTSB MIA91LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA196.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Cleveland, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1991 · N45192 · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to continue the flight with reduced visual lookout due to a dirty foggy windshield. - [NTSB MIA91LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA170.md): Grumman G-164A · Falcon, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1991 · N8942H · Substantial damage > In flight encounter with weather, high density altitude. Contributing to the accident was aircraft gross weight which was exceeded. - [NTSB MIA91FA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91FA171.md): Beech 77 · Magnolia, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1991 · N60195 · Destroyed > The instructor pilot's (cfi's) improper supervision of flight and a failure to maintain sufficient altitude above the trees. - [NTSB MIA90LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA130.md): Bellanca 7GCAA · Leland, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1990 · N8739 · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to see-and-avoid the power lines. - [NTSB MIA89LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA196.md): Rockwell S-2R · Minter City, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1989 · N4967X · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to see and avoid the powerline. The power line was a contributing factor. - [NTSB MIA88LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA199.md): Cessna 152 · Coldwater, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1988 · N95056 · Substantial damage > The physician student plt made 3 attempts to land in this short unimproved field. On the 3rd pass, he collided with trees at the end of the rwy while attempting a go-around. The student plt did not have his cfi's permission to land there nor had he received… - [NTSB MIA87LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA173.md): Grumman G-164A · Vaiden, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1987 · N9734 · Destroyed > The plt stated that during the takeoff ground run the acft travelled over a small rise on the rwy & became airborne prematurely. The acft then collided with trees while the plt was trying to maneuver it to avoid a populated area. The acft then collided with… - [NTSB MIA87LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA132.md): Cessna 172M · Clarksdale, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1987 · N12497 · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that while flying at a low altitude over a dried up lake bed the aircraft collided with an unmarked telephone wire. A landing was made in a field where damaged was inspected. The pilot then elected to takeoff and return to the departure… - [NTSB MIA86LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA240.md): Boeing PT-17 · Dublin, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1986 · N55290 · Substantial damage > While buzzing at a low altitude the aircraft struck a wire causing the pilot to loose control at which time the aircraft crashed to the ground. - [NTSB MIA86FA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86FA202.md): Grumman G-164B · Sidon, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1986 · N48593 · Destroyed > The right wings of the ag operator's bi-plane collided with the ground support cables of a 322 ft high microwave tower while on a base leg for landing. The right wings separated & the acft crashed & burned killing the plt. The 25000 hr plt knew of the tower… - [NTSB MIA86FA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86FA142.md): Cessna 172N · Starkville, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 3, 1986 · N4838G · Destroyed > Witnesses rprtd that the plt had purchased wine cooler beverages before going to the arpt. He stated that he drank from one of the bottles before the flt. The plt took off at about 2230 CDT. After takeoff, he flew back over the arpt & made a low pass over a… - [NTSB MIA86LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA083.md): Cessna T188C · Greenwood, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1986 · N9936J · Substantial damage > The plt stated that during an aerial application swath run, he struck a group of power lines & crashed into a field. - [NTSB ATL86LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA046.md): Cessna 150 · Mendenhall, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1985 · N6712G · Substantial damage > The plt stated that the acft collided with a tree while he was making a low pass over his father's home. The plt said his attention was diverted while making a left turn and the acft descended into the tree. - [NTSB ATL85LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA284.md): Cessna 150F · Holly Springs, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1985 · N8760S · Destroyed > The stu plt on his fourth solo flt elected to make a touch-and-go lng prior to going to the practice area. After turning base on the closed VFR traffic pattern, he states that he could not find the runway and allosed the airspeed to decrease too low. When he… - [NTSB ATL85LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA244.md): Cessna A188B · Benton, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1985 · N731TS · Substantial damage > The plt attempted to takeoff on the rwy a during takeoff ground run the acft lifted off prematurely and stalled into high vegetation. The plt stated that the grass on the runway should have been cut before it got too tall. - [NTSB ATL85LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA017.md): Bell 222 · Pascagoula, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1984 · N38929 · Substantial damage > The acft sustained substantial damage while taking off from a barge during a FAR 135 medevac flt. Investigation revealedthat the barge was pitching due to rough seas. As the acft lifted, the rear of the acft was struck by the landing platform as it pitched… - [NTSB ATL84LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA271.md): Cessna 172P · Biloxi, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1984 · N55384 · Destroyed > Prior to departure the pilot determined that his destination, a grass runway, was dry. His first approach to this field resulted in a go-around because he would have landed long. The second approach resulted in a landing, but because his wheels began to slide… - [NTSB ATL84LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA217.md): Cessna T188C · Glen Allen, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1984 · N2803J · Destroyed > The plt stated that while doing aerial applications and flying into the sun he failed to see a tree and collided with it. The pilot was not wearing sunglasses nor was the aircraft equipped with sun shading devices. - [NTSB ATL84LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA199.md): Cessna A188B · Hollandale, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1984 · N731XJ · No damage > Two acft were spraying same field. A farm hand was used as flagger to mark last crop row sprayed. Flagger used for last two seasons and briefed previously on flagging operations by the pilot/farm owner. Flagger was not briefed where to begin counting crop… - [NTSB ATL84FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FA059.md): Beech A36 · Gulfport, MS · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1983 · N36MP · Destroyed > Prior to the approach the plt was advised that the wx was sky obscured & visibility 1/4 mi in fog. The plt acknowledged 'roger we'll come on in and give it a shot.' The acft collided with trees about 500 ft short of the middle marker. It was reported that the… - [NTSB ATL83FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA021.md): Lockheed 18 · Kosciusko, MS · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1982 · N1040G · Destroyed > The acft was observed without lights making repeated low altitude passes over a pipeline right-of-way at night. The acftwas equipped with an internal aux fuel tank, non-standard internal plumbing, a large lever-operated petroleum products pump, an inflatable… - [NTSB ATL82DKQ18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DKQ18.md): Air Tractor 301A · Marks, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 30, 1982 · N8823S · Destroyed > Aircraft collided with guy wire while spraying chemicals, aircraft went out of control and crashed. - [NTSB ATL82DA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA190.md): Cessna A188B · Lula, MS · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 7, 1982 · N731EG · Substantial damage > During a swath run under electrical transmission lines, the vertical stabilizer and rudder contacted the wires and separated from the aircraft. The pilot attempted to return to the airport, but was unable to control the aircraft. He then attempted an… - [NTSB ATL82FKQ15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FKQ15.md): Cessna R182 · Ocean Springs, MS · Accident · 3 fatal · Final report · Jun 19, 1982 · N757FB · Destroyed > A pilot-rated witness observed the entire flight and accident. He stated that after takeoff and gear retraction, the aircraft was held at a very low altitude, which he thought was to gain airspeed. The aircraft reached the end of the runway and went into a… - [NTSB ATL82DA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA160.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Oxford, MS · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 8, 1982 · N2368D · Substantial damage > The pilot had made two stops without refueling before he took off on this leg of his flight. He estimated that 12 gallons of fuel was remaining when he departed decatur, AL. While en route, he exhausted all of the fuel in the right fuel tank and switched to… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=MS&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" = 'MS' 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=MS --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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