# NTSB investigations, NC: 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 NYC08CA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA016.md): Cessna 182 · Hendersonville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2007 · N1437S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to calculate weight and balance prior to departure, which resulted in departure above the maximum allowable gross weight, and the airplane's inability to climb. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB ATL07CA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA117.md): Cessna 172K · Charlotte, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 20, 2007 · N7410G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.
- [NTSB MIA07CA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA122.md): Beech B90 · Louisburg, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 8, 2007 · N1999G · Minor damage
  > The failure of the jumper to follow procedures.
- [NTSB ATL07FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07FA069.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Andrews, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 2007 · N21423 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude during a night approach for landing, resulting in an in flight collision with wires and the ground.
- [NTSB ATL06CA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA100.md): Nickel Acro II · Hertford, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 2, 2006 · N6N · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor and commercial pilot receiving instruction failure to maintain a visual look out, resulting in a wire strike on final approach, and collapse of the main landing gear on touchdown.
- [NTSB ATL05LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA111.md): Piper J3C-65 · Yadkinville, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2005 · N6912H · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain adequate clearance from object and inadequate visual look-out while maneuvering resulted in an in-flight collision with power lines.
- [NTSB ATL04LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA140.md): Cessna 172S · Asheville, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2004 · N2116P · Substantial damage
  > The CFII's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain clear of objects during flight. Factors were clouds and dark night.
- [NTSB ATL04LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA014.md): McCan Velox Revolution II · Mooresville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2003 · N296VX · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision to conduct an aerobatic maneuver at an altitude too low to initiate a recovery.
- [NTSB ATL03FA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA127.md): Boeing PT-17 Stearman · Tuckasegee, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2003 · N38998 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. A factor was drug impairment.
- [NTSB ATL03LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA044.md): Cessna 172 · Hendersonville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 2003 · N80355 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and clearence from power lines during a go-around, resulting in an in-flight collision with a powerline.
- [NTSB MIA03FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03FA016.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Climax, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2002 · N8162N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's operation of the airplane at a low altitude during final approach that resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree, a witness reported pitch-up, and subsequent stall and in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB MIA02CA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02CA174.md): Cessna 188B · Pikesville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 25, 2002 · N21689 · Substantial damage
  > The inability of the pilot to see the.250 inch diameter unmarked cable resulting in the in-flight collision with the cable and substantial damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB MIA02LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA171.md): Johnson Hornet · Archdale, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2002 · N1928J · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during final approach, which resulted in the airplane drifting off course and impacting with trees. Factors in this accident were the pilot's attention being diverted due to the right door not being secured.
- [NTSB MIA02LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA127.md): Thomas Outback · Edenton, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2002 · N74PT · Destroyed
  > The pilot/owner's failure to establish an adequate climb rate and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance.
- [NTSB MIA02FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FA067.md): Piper PA32R-300 · Broadway, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2002 · N4451X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance.
- [NTSB MIA02LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA038.md): Byrd KR-2S · Linden, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2001 · N366KR · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to correct a condition where visual contact with the terrain was lost due to sunshine glare, resulting in collision with a tree during final approach for landing.
- [NTSB ATL02FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA003.md): Bell 206B · N. Wilkesboro, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2001 · N8104J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout and clearance above obstacles, which resulted in a collision with power lines and subsequent loss of control and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB MIA01LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA205.md): Air Tractor AT-402A · Whitakers, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2001 · N9072T · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout and the proper clearance from obstacles while conducting aerial applications, which resulted in an inflight collision with a power utility pole.
- [NTSB MIA01FA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01FA151.md): Mooney M-20J · Monroe, NC · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2001 · N4780H · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command’s failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering to avoid objects, resulting in a stall/mush and collision with the terrain during uncontrolled descent. Contributing to the accident was the improper approach to land and his failure to…
- [NTSB MIA01LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA096.md): Cessna T210L · Brevard, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 2001 · N2172S · Substantial damage
  > an in-flight collision with a tree. Factors in this accident were the pilot's inadequate planned approach and excessive airspeed on the approach.
- [NTSB MIA00LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA125.md): Beech 58 · Rocky Mount, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2000 · N8230V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent VFR flight into IMC conditions and the failure of the pilot to maintain altitude/clearance resulting in the in-flight collision with trees and unmarked power lines during a visual approach to the runway.
- [NTSB ATL99LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA111.md): Cessna 150M · Asheboro, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1999 · N704ET · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed that resulted in a stall and the subsequent collision with trees.
- [NTSB MIA99LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA139.md): Beech 23 · Apex, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1999 · N9249S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane resulting in the airplane drifting, and subsequently impacting with trees.
- [NTSB MIA99LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA094.md): Cessna 182J · Franklin, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1999 · N460JM · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane on final approach resulting in the in-flight collision with trees and the ground.
- [NTSB ATL99FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99FA020.md): Cessna 172N · Concord, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1998 · N92KK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight decision and his failure to maintain clearance during approach that resulted in collision with utility lines. Related factors were dark night, trees and low ceilings.
- [NTSB MIA98LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA256.md): Cessna 152 · Reidsville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1998 · N152DD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in the initiation of a go-around, and his failure to maintain obstacle (tree) clearance.
- [NTSB ATL98LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA125.md): Hopkins Buckeye Industries Dream Machine 582 · Franklin, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1998 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot's inadequate judgement of the required climb rate, and his failure to attain clearance from obstacles.
- [NTSB ATL98LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA074.md): Piper PA-30 · Hendersonville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1998 · N7312Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and improper go-around procedures resulting in collision with wires, trees, and the ground. Factors were the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane and the short runway.
- [NTSB MIA98FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FA101.md): Piper PA-28-180D · Advance, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1998 · N7826N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper planned visual approach and glide path in diminished visual conditions due to sun-glare and his delayed go-around resulting in the aircraft colliding with trees on final approach.
- [NTSB ATL98FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98FA023.md): Beech A100 · Charlotte, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1997 · N30SA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued approach below decision height without reference to the runway environment, and his failure to execute a missed approach.
- [NTSB MIA98FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FA039.md): Christen Industries A-1 · Lansing, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1997 · N9613P · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a wire.
- [NTSB ATL97LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA133.md): Cessna 150F · Kenly, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1997 · N6898F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid a utility line on final approach to land. The sunglare and utility line were factors.
- [NTSB MIA97LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA234.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Siler City, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1997 · N2237H · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to obtain a preflight weather briefing, inaccurate weather evaluation by the pilot, and his poor in-flight planning decision for descending too low to read a road sign.
- [NTSB MIA97LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA221.md): Cessna 188 · Benson, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1997 · N53240 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout during a swath run resulting in an in-flight collision with a cable, subsequent loss of engine power, forced landing, and an in-flight collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was a total loss of…
- [NTSB MIA97LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA205.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Mooresville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1997 · N7636S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point on landing resulting in a go-around, and a subsequent in-flight collision with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB ATL97LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA096.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Spruce Pine, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1997 · N5807U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance after turning the wrong way in a traffic pattern.
- [NTSB ATL97LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA073.md): Capstaff Challenger II · Southern Pines, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1997 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol which led to his failure to maintain clearance from obstacles.
- [NTSB MIA97LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA143.md): Cessna 150G · Raleigh, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1997 · N3235X · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain proper runway alignment during the attempted landing and go-around. Factors relating to the accident were: the gusty crosswind condition, and proximity of trees to the runway.
- [NTSB MIA96LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA174.md): Beech 58 · Kinston, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1996 · N23806 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain minimum descent altitude (MDA) during approach because of fatigue.
- [NTSB ATL96LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA024.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Monroe, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1995 · N4219T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate planning and failure to follow operating procedures resulted in his descent below the decision height while on final approach.
- [NTSB MIA95LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA221.md): Beech 77 · Hendersonville, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1995 · N6721D · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to perform preflight weight and balance calculations resulting in the airplane exceeding the maximum gross takeoff weight limitations.
- [NTSB ATL95LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA155.md): Schweizer 233A · Louisburg, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1995 · N7592 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's improper in-flight planning and decision, in that he failed to maintain sufficient altitude to clear the trees surrounding the airport, and failed to take into consideration the high density altitude at the time of the accident.
- [NTSB ATL95LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA130.md): Cessna 150L · Holly Ridge, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1995 · N28445 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot diverted his attention and failed to maintain clearance from obstacles.
- [NTSB ATL95LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA085.md): Cessna 150H · Bath, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1995 · N7025S · Substantial damage
  > A bird, which collided with and fractured the aircraft windshield, resulting in an emergency landing. A factor was the soft terrain at the emergency landing site.
- [NTSB ATL95LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA037.md): Cessna P210R · Lumberton, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 1995 · N5464A · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control during the approach for landing, resulting in a collision with objects.
- [NTSB ATL94LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA139.md): Taylorcraft 15A · Dobson, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1994 · N70BL · Substantial damage
  > The vehicle driver's failure to remain clear of a runway in use.
- [NTSB ATL94LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA124.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Blowing Rock, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1994 · N63872 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain (remote, wooded, mountainous) for an intentional crash landing.
- [NTSB ATL94LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA051.md): Piper PA-12 · Smithfield, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1994 · N2964M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from power lines. Factors were the unmarked power lines located under the final approach path, and the sun glare that existed at the time of the accident.
- [NTSB ATL93LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA163.md): Aerospatiale TB21 · Spruce Pine, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1993 · N2528D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate inflight decision in delaying a go-around attempt and in attempting a go around with full flap extension.
- [NTSB ATL93LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA156.md): Brown VAN'S RV-3 · Statesville, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1993 · N115DB · Substantial damage
  > Was the pilot's failure to see and avoid utility lines. A factor was the sunglare.

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

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