# NTSB investigations, MT: 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 LAX07CA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA279.md): Cessna 172L · Helena, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 13, 2007 · N7221Q · Substantial damage
  > unexpected collision with birds on short final that damaged the airplane wing structure.
- [NTSB LAX07CA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA183.md): Cessna 210F · Denton, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 1, 2007 · N9RB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to abort the landing with insufficient runway available to gurantee obstruction clearance.
- [NTSB SEA07CA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA069.md): Bell 206 B3 · Custer, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 5, 2007 · N150SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance between the tail rotor of his helicopter and a piece of farm equipment during the landing sequence.
- [NTSB SEA06CA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA165.md): Bell 407 · Havre, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 19, 2006 · N407SH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertently allowing the helicopter to enter into a vortex ring state (settling with power) condition while he was lowering a long-line load to the ground, resulting in the helicopter settling to the ground and its tail rotor impacting part of the…
- [NTSB SEA05CA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA050.md): Aviat Husky A-1 · Kalispell, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 17, 2005 · N22HU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree located off the departure end of his private airstrip during an aborted landing attempt. Factors include trees located near the departure end of the runway.
- [NTSB SEA05FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05FA023.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Belgrade, MT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2004 · N1159C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance while maneuvering in mountainous terrain, which resulted in an inflight collision with trees and terrain. Contributing factors were the mountainous terrain and the downdraft.
- [NTSB SEA05LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA010.md): Beech 99A · Billings, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2004 · N955AA · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to follow the instrument approach procedure, which resulted in a premature descent below the decision height and subsequent collision with a building.
- [NTSB SEA05LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA002.md): Cessna 150G · Augusta, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2004 · N3086R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance which resulted in the in-flight collision with rising terrain. Trees and rising terrain are factors in the accident.
- [NTSB SEA04LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA101.md): Piper PA-18A · Trego, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2004 · N7094D · Destroyed
  > Failure to maintain clearance from trees during the initial climb.
- [NTSB SEA04LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA098.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Columbus, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2004 · N82172 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing and subsequent go-around. Inadequate compensation for the gusting winds and an airport hangar were factors.
- [NTSB SEA04LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA067.md): Champion 7ECA · Hardin, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2004 · N5235X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to perform a go-around. Contributing factors were the pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance and the tree.
- [NTSB SEA03LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA185.md): Aeronca 65-CA · Polson, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2003 · N33865 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an object while maneuvering and alcohol impairment. Transmission wires, dark night conditions, and drug impairment were factors.
- [NTSB SEA03LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA130.md): Cessna T210M · Essex, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2003 · N761QN · Substantial damage
  > The unexpected transit of a deer across the runway which impacted the aircraft during the pilot's aborted landing.
- [NTSB SEA03LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA004.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Helena, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2002 · N8752 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tower during an aborted landing. Factors include landing with a tailwind and a tower.
- [NTSB SEA02TA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02TA164.md): Bell 206L-1 · Wisdom, MT · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 24, 2002 · N832AH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an object while maneuvering. A tree(s) was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA02LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA128.md): Taylorcraft F19 · Heron, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2002 · N374D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain vertical clearance from trees. Factors include tall trees just off the approach end of the runway.
- [NTSB SEA02LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA025.md): Cessna 210L · Great Falls, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2002 · N1713X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's intentional continuation of a visual flight rules (VFR) flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain clearance from the terrain. Factors include low ceilings, snow, mountainous/hilly terrain, and trees.
- [NTSB SEA01TA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01TA172.md): Bell 205 · Troy, MT · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 17, 2001 · N458CC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain seperation/clearance from trees while maneuvering.
- [NTSB SEA01LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA148.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Thompson Falls, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2001 · N699WL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation in gusting wind conditions during the landing flare. A tree was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA00LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA148.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Brockway, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2000 · N4330S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines.
- [NTSB SEA00LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA091.md): Cessna 310R · Wolf Point, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 2000 · N30RA · Destroyed
  > In flight collision with birds.
- [NTSB SEA00LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA020.md): Bell 206L-1 · Neihart, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1999 · N519EH · Substantial damage
  > Clearance from an object was not maintained. Gusting wind conditions was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA99LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA135.md): Quicksilver MX II A-HP · Coram, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1999 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The non-rated pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while taking off from a gravel pit. Factors include a downdraft.
- [NTSB SEA99LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA095.md): Cessna A188B · Big Sandy, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1999 · N4788Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance between the wire and his aircraft. A transmission wire and downdraft were factors.
- [NTSB SEA99LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA017.md): Champion 7ECA · Jardine, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1998 · N8306V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate clearance with trees and terrain. Contributing factors were unfavorable winds, mountainous terrain and trees.
- [NTSB SEA99LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA001.md): Aerospatiale SA-315B · Big Sky, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1998 · N5803J · Destroyed
  > The failure of the ground handlers (chokers) to follow procedures, and separation of the tail rotor system. Contributing factors were incorrect long line hook (size), jamming of the hook release, trees and gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB SEA98LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA112.md): Aviat Husky A-1 · Triple R Ranch, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1998 · N7XJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of distance and his failure to initiate a go-around. A factor was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB SEA98FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98FA062.md): Mooney M20F · Lodgepole, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1998 · N9131V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain after flying into an area of known adverse weather. Factors include low ceilings, fog, snow showers, drizzle, and trees along his intended route.
- [NTSB SEA98LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA020.md): Schramm Helicycle · Big Timber, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1997 · N3275Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines. The pilot's diverted attention and transmission wires were factors.
- [NTSB SEA98LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA003.md): Champion 7EC · Galata, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1997 · CFOJT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately perform preflight planning (prior to the precautionary landing and prior to the subsequent takeoff), his selection of an unsuitable takeoff area, and his failure to maintain altitude/clearance from the fence during the…
- [NTSB SEA97LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA208.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Columbus, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1997 · N5500L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot passenger failed to maintain clearance from the power line.
- [NTSB SEA96TA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96TA213.md): Bell 206B-3 · St Regis, MT · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 13, 1996 · N47MA · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from electrical transmission lines. The proximity of transmission lines was a related factor.
- [NTSB SEA96LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA041.md): Cessna 172K · Park City, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 1996 · N172NS · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate visual lookout by the pilot, and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from the transmission line.
- [NTSB SEA95LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA086.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Anaconda, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1995 · N6288P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempt to conduct visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance from terrain.
- [NTSB SEA95FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA043.md): Beech E18S · Butte, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1995 · N250RP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the IFR procedure by not maintaining the proper altitude prior to the initial appraoch fix. Factors to the accident were dark night conditions and a low ceiling.
- [NTSB SEA94LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA140.md): Piper PA-18 · Culbertson, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1994 · N4509Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors include gusty crosswinds, and a fence near the point of takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA94LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA113.md): Cessna 172N · Monarch, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1994 · N739CW · Substantial damage
  > Poor in flight planning/decision. A factor to the accident was downdrafts.
- [NTSB SEA93LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA098.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Helena, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1993 · N94142 · Destroyed
  > The inadequate lookout by the PIC and his failure to maintain clearance from electrical wires. A factor relating to the accident was the presence of electrical wires near the approach end of the airstrip.
- [NTSB SEA92LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA167.md): Grumman G-164A · Shelby, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1992 · N4859 · Destroyed
  > The poor decision by the pilot to make an aerial application turn around manuever under power lines and his failure to maintain clearance from the power lines.
- [NTSB SEA92FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92FA013.md): Cessna 172N · Columbus, MT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1991 · N733QL · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's operation at too low an altitude over the river and his failure to maintain adequate clearance from the power lines. Factors contributing to the accident were the wires crossing the river and the pilot in command's poor judgement in…
- [NTSB SEA90LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA181.md): Cessna U206 · Lewistown, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1990 · N2107F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain an adequate lookout while maneuvering which resulted in a collision with a transmission wire.
- [NTSB SEA90LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA142.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Dupuyer, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1990 · N4153Z · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's misjudged touchdown and delay in initiating the balked landing.
- [NTSB DEN90FA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90FA139.md): Piper PA-18 · Laurel, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1990 · N9926D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper clearance from other objects wwhile maneuvering.
- [NTSB DEN89DTI03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89DTI03.md): Cessna T188C · Red Lodge, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 9, 1989 · N2165J · Destroyed
  > Improper inflight decision by the pilot and his failure to attain sufficient altitude. Rising terrain, high density altitude, and trees were considered to be contributing factors.
- [NTSB DEN89DTI01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89DTI01.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Conrad, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 20, 1989 · N7001Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to see the guy wire in time to avoid colliding with it.
- [NTSB DEN89FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89FA117.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Livingston, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 7, 1989 · N7296J · Substantial damage
  > The poor judgement displayed by the pilot when he maneuvered the airplane at extremely low altitude over mountainous terrain. During the flight the pilot misjudged the pull-up required and struck trees.
- [NTSB DEN89LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA026.md): Cessna 210D · Malta, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1988 · N3811Y · Substantial damage
  > The private plt, alone in the aircraft, was performing a landing on a paved road at a hunting resort. During final approach the Cessna struck power lines and damaged the nose gear. The acft touched down on the road and the nose gear collapsed. A post accident…
- [NTSB DEN88LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88LA169.md): Piper PA-18 · Forsyth, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1988 · N3290B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN87FA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87FA203.md): Cessna A188B · Kalispell, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1987 · N231SH · Destroyed
  > A Cessna ag wagon, N731SH, hit an electrical pwr line during a climbing turn while crop spraying. The acft was observed plummeting to the ground. The acft was substantially damaged and the plt received fatal injuries. The plt was climbing into the sun which…
- [NTSB DEN87LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA027.md): Cessna 152A · Great Falls, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1986 · N4784A · Substantial damage
  > The student plt was cleared to make a touch-&-go landing on rwy 21. As he was lndg, he noticed the arresting barrier (cable) was raised. He added full pwr & pulled back on the yoke to avoid hitting the cable. The acft lifted off, but its tail hit the cable.…

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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" = 'MT' 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=MT

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