# NTSB investigations, NV: 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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB LAX06LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA292.md): Burkhart Grob G-103A Twin II Acro · Minden, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2006 · N790G · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate pre-takeoff checks by the flightcrew that failed to detect that the spoilers were deployed during the takeoff and initial climb. Also causal was the inadequate supervision of the flight by the flight instructor.
- [NTSB LAX06CA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA281.md): Cessna 172P · Spanish Springs, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2006 · N97306 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to initiate a timely go-around and to attain an adequate climb rate. Factors in the accident were the high density altitude and the likely quartering tail wind that may have affected the aircraft's climb gradient.
- [NTSB LAX05CA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA188.md): Robinson R-22 Beta II · Jean, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2005 · N192SH · Substantial damage
  > the student's failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm when performing a180-degree autorotation, and the instructor's inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action. A factor in the accident was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB LAX03LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA214.md): Cessna 152 · Mt. Charleston, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2003 · N6182U · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and selection of the wrong route of flight, which led the airplane toward rising terrain in excess of the performance capability of the airplane. Also causal was the pilot's delayed decision to divert her route of…
- [NTSB LAX03LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA177.md): Robinson R22 Beta · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2003 · N991RW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB LAX03LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA095.md): Aerostar RX-7 · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 2003 · N6413N · Substantial damage
  > A sudden wind shift that forced the balloon to drift towards an obstruction, and the pilot's inability to perform an evasive maneuver in sufficient time to prevent a collision.
- [NTSB LAX02FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA069.md): Cameron Balloons US N-145 · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 2002 · N8004J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged approach and inadequate obstacle clearance, which resulted in his failure to attain the proper touchdown point. Contributing factors were the high gusty wind condition, and the pilot's failure to provide protective safety equipment.
- [NTSB LAX01FA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA274.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Boulder City, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2001 · N8098W · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate terrain and obstruction clearance altitude while maneuvering in a non-standard visual approach to land. The pilot's misjudgment of his altitude and distance from the airport was due to impairment by alcohol. Factors…
- [NTSB LAX01LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA268.md): Weatherly 620B · Winnemucca, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2001 · N90191 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the wires while he was maneuvering for an aerial application run.
- [NTSB LAX01LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA251.md): Cessna 172M · Carson City, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2001 · N20466 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the approved procedures for the aircraft when he attempted to takeoff at high density altitude with the wing flaps fully extended.
- [NTSB LAX01LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA061.md): Aerospatiale AS-350-BA · Henderson, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 2000 · N355NT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged his practice approach into a remote pinnacle landing site, dragging a skid across a rock resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB LAX99TA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99TA274.md): Air Tractor AT-802A · Elko, NV · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 19, 1999 · N9190G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate terrain/obstacle clearance altitude margin while engaged in fire fighting operations.
- [NTSB LAX99LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA123.md): Cessna 172M · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1999 · N5242R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and his failure to maintain runway alignment during the crosswind landing.
- [NTSB LAX96FA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA290.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Mound House, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1996 · N57438 · Destroyed
  > the flight instructor's improper in-flight planning/decision by allowing the student pilot to get too low during a simulated emergency landing before initiating a go-around.
- [NTSB LAX96LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA018.md): Piper PA-22 · Battle Mountain, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1995 · N1845A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to see and avoid utility transmission wires suspended across the final approach flight path.
- [NTSB LAX95FA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA198.md): Cessna 172N · Lovelock, NV · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 28, 1995 · N4773E · Destroyed
  > the pilot's intentional flight at low altitude and subsequent collision with transmission wires during dusk light conditions.
- [NTSB LAX95LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA065.md): Piper PA-22-161 · Elko, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1994 · N2269Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot selected unsuitable terrain for takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX93LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA114.md): Eagle DW-1 · Rachael, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1993 · N8805D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot poor preflight planning and preparation. The road sign was a factor relating to this accident.
- [NTSB LAX92FA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA247.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Boulder City, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1992 · N2516D · Destroyed
  > The instructor pilot's inadequate supervision of the student pilot to insure the proper flap setting for takeoff which resulted in the proper climb rate not being attained. Contributing to the accident was rising terrain.
- [NTSB LAX91FA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA344.md): Cessna 182P · Lovelock, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1991 · N1315S · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude for obstruction clearance, and his inadequate visual scan.
- [NTSB SEA90LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA069.md): Cessna 172N · Minden, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1990 · N1065F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's poor inflight planning and decision.
- [NTSB SEA90FA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90FA065.md): Cessna 172M · Incline Village, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1990 · N9021H · Destroyed
  > Improper in-flight planning/decision by the instructor pilot (CFI), and his failure to maintain adequate altitude and clearance from obstructions. Factors related to the accident were: mountainous terrain, high density altitude, and the trees (obstructions).
- [NTSB SEA89LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA077.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Gerlach, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1989 · N4439E · Substantial damage
  > A delay by the pilot in aborting the landing and his failure to assure sufficient airspeed for the go-around (aborted landing). A factor related to the accident was: the unsuitable landing area that was selected by the pilot.
- [NTSB SEA89LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA086.md): Aerospatiale AS-355-F2 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1989 · N225CC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor inflight decision in selecting an unsuitable area for practice landings and the pilot's inadequate visual lookout resulting in a tail rotor strike and loss of antitorque control.
- [NTSB SEA88LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA103.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Hawthorne, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1988 · N3741P · Substantial damage
  > During a go-around due to the pilot having difficulty landing with a gusting crosswind, the aircraft struck a barbed wire fence with the main landing gear and a fence post with the left horizontal stabilizer. The aircraft then crossed a road and came to rest…
- [NTSB SEA88LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA018.md): Piper PA-24-400 · Winnemucca, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1987 · N400TT · Substantial damage
  > The plt was attempting to land close to the approach end of the rwy. He made the approach with full flaps at 85 mph the rate of descent became excessive and before recovery was affected the acft collided with a fence near the rwy threshold. The acc site was…
- [NTSB SEA87LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA154.md): Cessna 150M · Austin, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1987 · N8771U · Destroyed
  > The plt was flying up a canyon when he realized the canyon was closing & he had no way of turning around. He was unable to outclimb rising terrain. Subsequently, the acft crashed into several small pine trees & was extensively damaged. The density alt at the…
- [NTSB SEA87LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA114.md): Cessna T-188C · Yerington, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1987 · N9795J · Destroyed
  > While on an aerial application swath run the pilot allowed the aircraft landing gear to contact the grain crop, resulting in loss of airspeed, uncontrolled descent, impact with the ground and nose over.
- [NTSB SEA86LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA243.md): Grumman G164A-450 · Orovado, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1986 · N8025K · Destroyed
  > Power lines were inadvertently struck in flight while maneuvering during aerial application. After striking the power lines the aircraft descended to the ground where a fire erupted and the aircraft was then destroyed by fire.
- [NTSB SEA86LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA097.md): Cessna 180K · Emigrant Pass, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1986 · N644FM · Substantial damage
  > The plt was informed during a wx briefing that VFR flt was not recommended. The plt elected to takeoff regardless and encountered low ceilings and visibilities. While looking for an area of a highway to land the acft, pwr lines were contacted with the top of…
- [NTSB SEA86LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA079.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · Overton, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1986 · N3067G · Substantial damage
  > The noncertificated plt rprtd that he had repaired the helicopter, then proceeded to make a local test flt. He rprtd that he took off in darkness after having a few beers. The plt chose to turn off the landing light shortly after takeoff. While at low…
- [NTSB SEA86FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86FA007.md): Cessna 172 M · Callville Bay, NV · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1985 · N1585V · Destroyed
  > New pvt plt with two pax on board was observed making several low level passes over road in a canyon in dark. On last pass acft wing tip hit power pole below cross-bar, rolled inverted, crashed and burned.
- [NTSB SEA85LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA226.md): Cessna 172 · Fernly, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1985 · N52202 · Substantial damage
  > The acft's windscreen was struck by a bird and was blown out injuring the plt. The plt had difficulty keeping the acft airborne and a forced landing was made. The acft nosed over during the landing rollout on soft terrain.
- [NTSB SEA85LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA176.md): Beech A-24-R · Tuscarora, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1985 · N8026R · Destroyed
  > The plt was attempting to land on a dirt road uphill at about 6,200 ft with gear and flaps down a go-around was attempted at about 50 ft AGL when the plt decided not to land. The acft failed to climb and a barn was struck before it hit the ground. The density…
- [NTSB SEA84LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA219.md): Bell 206 · Boulder City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1984 · N13ML · Substantial damage
  > The plt was landing at a helipad that was surrounded by a wire fence. He reported that as he was about to land, he misjudged his apch & the tail rotor struck the fence. Subsequently, the helicopter hit the ground while turning right & the gear collapsed.
- [NTSB SEA84LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA070.md): Cessna 150-K · Fallon, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1984 · N6410G · Substantial damage
  > The student plt said he was departing his privately owned strip & had a 7 ft fence to clear at the departure end. He reported that just as he became airborne, the acft encounter a gust of wind which caused the right wing to hit a fence post, then the acft…
- [NTSB LAX83LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA029.md): Cessna 172 · Alamo, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1982 · N41783 · Substantial damage
  > After takeoff from a desert road the acft settled & struck a yucca tree.
- [NTSB LAX82FXQ07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FXQ07.md): Cessna 150 · Wadsworth, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Apr 17, 1982 · N7820F · Destroyed
  > While flying over the truckee river on a local flight, the left wing of the aircraft struck a group of five powerlines. The aircraft then impacted the water in a nose down attitude. It was carried downstream about 100 yards by the current before coming to…

## 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" = 'NV' 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=NV

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