# NTSB investigations, OK: 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 DFW07LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA170.md): Hazen Fly Baby · Page, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2007 · N6156Y · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's collision with wooded and mountainous terrain for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DFW07CA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA143.md): Bell BH206B-3 · Sand Springs, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2007 · N196TV · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with ground obstacles, which resulted in a blade strike. A contributing factor was the low altitude selected by the pilot.
- [NTSB DFW07CA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA131.md): Grumman G-164A · Okarche, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 9, 2007 · N48613 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an unmarked light fixture.
- [NTSB DFW06FA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06FA173.md): Cessna 180K · Owasso, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2006 · N1SE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain, a residential street, for both takeoff and landing, which resulted in a collision with a static wire and terrain during takeoff-initial climb.
- [NTSB DFW06CA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA164.md): Cessna 172F · Marietta, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 21, 2006 · N8649U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper weather evaluation. Contributing factors were the strong tailwind and the high density altitude.
- [NTSB DFW06CA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA150.md): Grumman G-164B · Alex, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 2, 2006 · N8225K · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power transmission line(s). A contributing factor was the low altitude selected by the pilot.
- [NTSB DFW06CA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA107.md): Piper PA-22 · Tecumseh, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 17, 2006 · N945A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and the high-density altitude.
- [NTSB DFW05CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA002.md): Balloon Works Firefly 8B-15 · Piedmont, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 9, 2004 · N2563W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with power lines while landing. Contributing factors were the reduced visibility, fog, and low cloud ceiling.
- [NTSB FTW05CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW05CA002.md): Thunder and Colt AA-1050 · Crescent, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 4, 2004 · G-BSRJ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the high power transmission lines. Contributing factor was the dark night and high wind conditions.
- [NTSB FTW04FA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA167.md): Bell 206B · Cushing, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2004 · N27TV · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. Contributing factors were low altitude flight, sun glare, and the static wires.
- [NTSB FTW04LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA162.md): Cessna 188B · Rush Springs, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2004 · N21650 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a utility pole and power lines while maneuvering during an aerial application.
- [NTSB FTW04LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA046.md): Bell 206B · Henryetta, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 2003 · N62HF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual look out and failure to maintain clearance from guy wire while maneuvering for landing.
- [NTSB FTW02LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA256.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Altus, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 2002 · N23736 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with electrical wires while maneuvering during an aerial application flight.
- [NTSB FTW02LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA073.md): Cessna 152 · Ardmore, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 2002 · N47802 · Substantial damage
  > the instructor pilot's delayed go-around which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. A contributing factor to the accident was the instructor pilot's fatigued condition due to lack of sleep.
- [NTSB FTW02LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA052.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Duncan, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2001 · N127CA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's descent below the minimum descent altitude, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. Contributing factors were the below approach/landing minimum weather, the dark night conditions, and the inoperative REIL's.
- [NTSB FTW00LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA133.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Claremore, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2000 · N5023L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature raising of the flaps.
- [NTSB FTW99LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA253.md): Cessna A188B · Randalette, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1999 · N731PW · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with the telephone pole. A factor was the sunglare.
- [NTSB FTW99LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA005.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Ringling, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1998 · N502S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance. A factor was the sun glare which impaired the pilot's vision.
- [NTSB FTW98FA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA306.md): Bell 47G · Jones, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1998 · N12085 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the trees during a low altitude flight/maneuver.
- [NTSB FTW98LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA263.md): Moore B-8MJ · Pauls Valley, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1998 · N4874X · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the hangar. A factor was the pilot's maneuvering at a low altitude.
- [NTSB FTW98LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA250.md): Piper PA-22 · Balko, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1998 · N200HA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning which failed to assure adequate climb performance to clear an obstacle (fence) during takeoff climb.
- [NTSB FTW98LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA247.md): Cessna 150G · Claremore, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1998 · N6256S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance.
- [NTSB FTW98FA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA238.md): Bell 47G · Bixby, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 24, 1998 · N9954F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power lines.
- [NTSB FTW97FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA097.md): Cessna 152 · Guthrie, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1997 · N5366B · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's failure to obtain/maintain clearance with the power line. A factor was the sunglare from the setting sun, which could have impaired the flight instructor's ability to see the power line.
- [NTSB FTW96LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA190.md): Deaton JUNGSTER-1 · Mcalester, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1996 · N57GD · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance.
- [NTSB FTW96FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA063.md): Balloon Works Firefly 7-15 · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1995 · N25756 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance during low altitude straight and level flight.
- [NTSB FTW96FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA058.md): Cessna 172P · Hallett, OK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1995 · N98003 · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's intentional low altitude flight maneuver. Factors were the static wire and the bright night condition.
- [NTSB FTW95LA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA357.md): Cessna 152 · Bristow, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1995 · N95654 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance. A factor was the fence at the end of the airstrip.
- [NTSB FTW95FA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA181.md): Bell 47D1 · Ardmore, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1995 · N2202C · Destroyed
  > Inflight collision with a power transmission array static line when the flight instructor and dual (private pilot) student failed to maintain adequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB FTW95LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA149.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Catoosa, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1995 · N4900Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain and obstacle clearance.
- [NTSB FTW94LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA126.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Muskogee, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1994 · N4647Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power line. Factors were a chemical spray contaminated windscreen, the resultant limitation to visibility, and sun glare.
- [NTSB FTW94FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA036.md): Cessna 152 · Guthrie, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1993 · N45968 · Substantial damage
  > Was the pilot-in-command continued VFR flight into IMC. A factor was fog.
- [NTSB FTW93LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA217.md): Cessna 172P · Cookson, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1993 · N65709 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and his failure to maintain directional control during the aborted landing.
- [NTSB FTW93FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA061.md): Beech C24R · Tulsa, OK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1992 · N3809Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's disregard of and descent below the published decision height. Factors were his failure to maintain proper glide path and localizer alignment.
- [NTSB FTW92FA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92FA232.md): Cessna 310R · Idabel, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1992 · N616CA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's descent below the minimum descent altitude. Factors were the pilot's improper IFR procedure, low ceiling, and dark night conditions.
- [NTSB FTW92LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA177.md): Cessna 150E · Grove, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1992 · N3562J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain aircraft contyrol. A factor was turbulence.
- [NTSB FTW92LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA120.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Madil, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1992 · N7603Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance with the wires. A factor was the existing sunglare.
- [NTSB FTW92LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA113.md): Boeing A75N1 · Lawton, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1992 · N52653 · Substantial damage
  > The pilots'decision to fly into marginal VFR weather. A factor was the guy wire and fog.
- [NTSB FTW92FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92FA067.md): Cessna 150M · Covington, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1992 · N3966V · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to maintain proper object clearance. A factor was his decision to perform the low pass.
- [NTSB FTW92FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92FA064.md): Cessna 182 · Bartlesville, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1992 · N6444A · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance. A factor was the dark night.
- [NTSB FTW92FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92FA061.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 1992 · N4869V · Substantial damage
  > The second pilot's (left seat) failure to attain a positive rate-of-climb during an instrument takeoff, and inadequate supervision by the pilot-in-command. Factors were: the weather, and the copilot's lack of instrument flight time and training.
- [NTSB FTW92LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA038.md): Cessna 172B · Tulsa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1991 · N6947X · Substantial damage
  > Clearance was not maintained and the airplane struck a wire. A factor was the aircraft had been stolen by two unknown individuals.
- [NTSB FTW91FA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91FA085.md): Piper J3C-65 · Claremore, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 25, 1991 · N3609K · Destroyed
  > The instructor pilot (PIC) did not maintain clearance from obstacles during the maneuver.
- [NTSB FTW91LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA062.md): Cessna A188B · Tipton, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1991 · N4165J · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain poroper clearance above obstacles. A factor was the sun glare.
- [NTSB FTW91LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA058.md): Cessna A188B · Hobart, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1991 · N53215 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with known objects.
- [NTSB FTW91LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA046.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1991 · N7120R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and altitude on final approach.
- [NTSB FTW91GA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91GA001.md): Mcdonnell Douglas 369E · Anadarko, OK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 1, 1990 · N381F · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain proper visual lookout prior to and during departure.
- [NTSB FTW90LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA174.md): Cessna C172N · Marietta, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1990 · N6434J · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to attain the proper climb rate after takeoff resulting in the aircraft colliding with trees at the departure end of the runway. Contribuing to the accident was the pilot in commands failure to account for high density altitude.
- [NTSB FTW90FA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA160.md): Aerospatiale/Socata TB-10 · Ada, OK · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1990 · N20AZ · Destroyed
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in his failure to attain sufficient airspeed for a climb profile. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot allowed the weight and balance of the aircraft to exceed the certified limits, his use of…
- [NTSB FTW90LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA157.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Kansas, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1990 · N8335R · Substantial damage
  > Student pilot's failure to execute a go-around in a timely manner.

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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" = 'OK' 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=OK

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