# NTSB investigations, NY: 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 NYC08FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA041.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · New Windsor, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2007 · N108GD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper glidepath during an instrument-landing-system approach in fog. Contributing to the accident were pilot fatigue and air traffic control's failure to issue a minimum safe altitude warning.
- [NTSB NYC07CA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA179.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Montauk, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2007 · N284HP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to abort the landing, which resulted in an impact with a tree.
- [NTSB MIA07CA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA125.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26E · Big Flats, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 21, 2007 · N2768H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged distance/altitude during approach resulting in collision with trees and the ground.
- [NTSB NYC07CA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA067.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Millbrook, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 17, 2007 · N47480 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath to the runway.
- [NTSB NYC07CA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA028.md): Piper PA-11 · Van Hornsville, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 11, 2006 · N4549M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during landing.
- [NTSB NYC07CA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA024.md): Utva 66 V-51 · Hilton, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 8, 2006 · N5016W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a collision with a dock during takeoff.
- [NTSB DCA07MA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA07MA003.md): Cirrus Design SR-20 · Manhattan, NYC, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Oct 11, 2006 · N929CD · Destroyed
  > The pilots' inadequate planning, judgment, and airmanship in the performance of a 180º turn maneuver inside of a limited turning space.
- [NTSB NYC06CA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA009.md): Sikorsky S-76B · New York City, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 12, 2005 · N76UT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot flying's failure to maintain adequate aft hover clearance from a fence, and the pilot in command's delayed remedial action. A factor was the dark night lighting conditions.
- [NTSB NYC06CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA006.md): Mooney M20K · Ithaca, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 7, 2005 · N1163A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to comply with the published instrument approach procedure, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB NYC05FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05FA099.md): Bell 206L · New York, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2005 · N78TD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in an attempted takeoff with an overweight helicopter, and subsequent impact with a pier and water. Factors were a high ambient temperature and unfavorable winds.
- [NTSB IAD05CA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05CA015.md): Socata TB 21-TC · Binghamton, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 18, 2004 · N55510 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper IFR procedure by his flight below the decision altitude, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance.
- [NTSB NYC04CA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA205.md): Piper PA32-300 · Montauk, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 5, 2004 · N1351H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude\clearance while landing. A factor in this accident was the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB IAD04FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04FA031.md): Cessna 172C · Edinburgh, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2004 · N8358X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's occluded left main coronary artery, which resulted in a massive heart attack and sudden death in flight.
- [NTSB IAD04FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04FA030.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Ticonderoga, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2004 · N45032 · Destroyed
  > Reason for occurrence undetermined.
- [NTSB NYC04FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04FA100.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Harrietstown, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 2004 · N4686J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow instrument flight rules procedures resulting in a collision with a tree. Factors related to the accident were the dark night conditions, low visibility, and low cloud ceiling.
- [NTSB NYC03FA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA190.md): Fokker F.28 Mk 0100 · Flushing, NY · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2003 · N1450A · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with birds.
- [NTSB NYC03LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA142.md): Beech 24 · Rome, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2003 · N1485L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a go-around which resulted in the airplane impacting trees. A factor in the accident was the shifting wind.
- [NTSB NYC03LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA124.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Aurora, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2003 · N560FL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain the proper climb rate.
- [NTSB NYC03LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA004.md): de Havilland DHC-8-102 · Albany, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2002 · N847EX · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with birds. A factor was the night conditions.
- [NTSB NYC02FA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02FA197.md): Cessna 310L · Virgil, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2002 · N2276F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to continue the flight into IMC after canceling his IFR clearance, and his failure to maintain terrain clearance while maneuvering. Factors in the accident were rain, low ceilings, and night.
- [NTSB NYC02FA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02FA173.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Mayville, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2002 · N5221Z · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude during the landing approach and the private pilot's inadequate supervision, which resulted in a collision with a marked utility pole. A factor in this accident was the student pilot's lack of…
- [NTSB NYC02LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA083.md): Bell 206-L3 · New York, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2002 · N19TD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare while landing, which resulted in a collision with a concrete curb.
- [NTSB DCA01MA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA01MA063.md): Boeing 767-200ER · New York City, NY · Accident · 65 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2001 · N612UA · Destroyed
  > The Safety Board did not determine the probable cause and does not plan to issue a report or open a public docket. The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 are under the jurisdiction of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The Safety Board provided…
- [NTSB DCA01MA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA01MA060.md): Boeing 767-200ER · New York City, NY · Accident · 92 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2001 · N334AA · Destroyed
  > The Safety Board did not determine the probable cause and does not plan to issue a report or open a public docket. The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 are under the jurisdiction of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The Safety Board provided…
- [NTSB NYC01FA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01FA214.md): Learjet 25 · Ithaca, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2001 · N153TW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper climb rate while taking off at night, which was a result of spatial disorientation. Factors in the accident were the low visibility and cloud conditions, and the dark night.
- [NTSB IAD01FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01FA086.md): Aeronca S-65-CA · Esperance, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2001 · N1049Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate decision and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. Contributing factors are a transmission wire and the pilot's intentional low pass.
- [NTSB IAD01LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA087.md): Charles Lancair 320 · Charleston, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2001 · N92SB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering, which resulted in a collision with trees.
- [NTSB NYC01LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA173.md): Piper PA28-140 · Schuyler, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2001 · N38390 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed go-around, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. A factor in this accident was the crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB IAD00LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA084.md): Cessna 150G · Conesus, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2000 · N8376J · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight performance planning.
- [NTSB IAD00LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA074.md): Unknown Bensen Gyrocopter · Macedon, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2000 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > pilot's failure to maintain control of the gyrocopter. Factors in the accident were the pilot's lack of total flight experience and familiarity with the gyrocopter.
- [NTSB NYC00LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA224.md): Cessna 150 · East Moriches, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2000 · N103DP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a climb during climbout. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to reconfigure the flaps for the aborted landing.
- [NTSB NYC00LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA197.md): Fairchild M-62C · Carthage, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2000 · N58741 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper decision to depart with obstacles ahead which exceeded the climb capability of the airplane. Factors were the grass runway, and trees at the departure end of the runway.
- [NTSB IAD00LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA051.md): Slingsby 41-2 · Dansville, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2000 · N41SL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to retract the speed brakes which resulted in not obtaining the proper touch down point. A factor to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model glider.
- [NTSB IAD00LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA013.md): Rogers RAF 2000 · Franklin, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1999 · N78ME · Substantial damage
  > was the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff due to inadequate rotor rpm.
- [NTSB NYC99GA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99GA234.md): Bell 206L-1 · Randolph, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 22, 1999 · N17SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain visual separation from the wires. A factor was sunglare.
- [NTSB IAD99LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA054.md): Cessna 150 · Granville, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1999 · N50079 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's not maintaining a proper glidepath during the visual approach to the runway.
- [NTSB NYC99FA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA098.md): Cessna 150G · Watertown, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1999 · N8426J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command misjudged altitude, which resulted in an in-flight collision with utility wires at the approach end of the airstrip. A factor was the pilot's failure to wear his corrective lenses.
- [NTSB NYC99LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA014.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Mattituck, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1998 · N31869 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the airplane's directional control during a go-around.
- [NTSB IAD98LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA096.md): Cessna 172G · Williamson, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1998 · N1308F · Substantial damage
  > Directional control not maintained by one of the pilot's on board the airplane.
- [NTSB NYC98LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA147.md): Cessna 140 · Gansevoort, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1998 · N1689V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue the landing attempt too far down the runway.
- [NTSB NYC98LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA110.md): Cessna 337B · Montgomery, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1998 · N5471S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper decision to initiate a takeoff with the rear engine inoperative, which resulted in an airplane that could not climb sufficiently to clear obstacles (trees).
- [NTSB IAD97LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA115.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Gardiner, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1997 · N557FL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to initiate a go-around. A related factor is the pilot's misjudgment of speed and altitude.
- [NTSB IAD97LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA083.md): Ercoupe G · Dalton, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1997 · N94435 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's delay in aborting the landing after allowing the airplane to touchdown long. His failure to attain a proper touchdown point was a related factor.
- [NTSB NYC97LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA107.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Walton, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1997 · N38758 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper inflight decision to establish an approach without confirming the landing area, and his delayed go-around, which resulted in the inflight collision with trees.
- [NTSB IAD97LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA031.md): Mooney M20F · Wellsville, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1996 · N3424N · Destroyed
  > Descent below the published minimum descent altitude followed by collision with the surrounding terrain.
- [NTSB NYC97MA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97MA005.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-88 · Flushing, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Oct 19, 1996 · N914DL · Substantial damage
  > The Safety Board's full report is available at www.ntsb.gov/publictn/publictn.htm. NTSB Report AAR-97/03. the inability of the captain, because of his use of monovision contact lenses, to overcome his misperception of the airplane's position relative to the…
- [NTSB NYC96LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA102.md): Beech A36 · Olean, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1996 · N65792 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper IFR procedure by not maintaining the minimum descent altitude (MDA) during the ILS localizer approach. Factors relating to the accident were: low ceiling, fog, and weather below minimums for landing.
- [NTSB NYC96LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA072.md): Cessna 182L · Weedsport, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1996 · N3407R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's decision to takeoff on a closed snow-covered runway, and his inadequate compensation for a crosswind. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of recent flying experience.
- [NTSB NYC96LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA006.md): Cessna 172 · Honeoye Falls, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1995 · N2792L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to establish a climb in that he failed to raise the flaps and failed to assure full power was applied during the go-around.
- [NTSB NYC95LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA225.md): Snyded Pitts S1E · Somers, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1995 · N27920 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted his failure to see-and-avoid the power line.

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

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