# NTSB investigations, SC: 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. Page 1 of 2 · 53 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB MIA07LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA131.md): MBB BK-117 A-4 · Ridgeville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2007 · N171MU · Substantial damage > The EMS helicopter pilot's failure to ensure adequate obstacle clearance which resulted in the tail rotor impacting a tree during the takeoff. - [NTSB ATL07FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07FA031.md): Cessna 182P · Columbia, SC · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 2007 · N55YS · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to follow approach procedures by descending below the prescribed descision height altitude resulting in an in-flight collision with trees and the ground. This report was modified on January 25, 2008. - [NTSB ATL05LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA073.md): Anderson Mini Mustang · Mullins, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 2005 · N416A · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering. - [NTSB ATL05FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05FA034.md): Diamond DA40-180 · Pelzer, SC · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 2004 · N42SE · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to follow IFR procedures and to maintain assigned altitude resulting in a collision with a transmission wire and trees. - [NTSB ATL05FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05FA011.md): Beech BE-P35 · Aiken, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2004 · N32AB · Destroyed > The pilot’s failure to follow IFR procedures, and continued flight below the minimum descent altitude and collided with trees. - [NTSB ATL04FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA027.md): Piper PA-30 · Spartanburg, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2003 · N7799Y · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to follow IFR procedures and descent below the glide path, which resulted in an inflight collision with trees during an instrument approach. A factor was the pilot's impairment due to the sedating effects of medication. - [NTSB ATL03LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA066.md): Daigneault EAA BI-PLANE · Easley, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 2003 · N22PJ · Substantial damage > The pilots failure to maintain clearance while maneuvering on initial climb out resulting in an in-flight collision with a residence. - [NTSB MIA02LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA154.md): Bell 47-D1 · Union, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2002 · N4702S · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance. - [NTSB ATL02TA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02TA021.md): Bell 206 · Awendaw, SC · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 21, 2001 · N206HE · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the bambi bucket suspension assembly during dip operation. - [NTSB MIA00LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA040.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Pelzer, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1999 · N3848K · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to recognize and compensate for changing wind conditions while on final approach and landing and his failure to initiate a timely go-around, resulting in collision with trees and a utility pole. - [NTSB ATL99LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA079.md): Cessna 150J · Seneca, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1999 · N50943 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall and subsequent impact with trees. - [NTSB ATL98LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA092.md): Cessna 182 · Green Sea, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1998 · N7247E · Substantial damage > The inadvertent activation of the skydivers pilot chute, pulling him into the horizontal stabilizer/elevator, resulting in substantial damage to the airplane. - [NTSB MIA98LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA191.md): Cessna 152 · Columbia, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1998 · N6363B · Substantial damage > The pilot's delay in initiating a go-around, which resulted in an inflight collision with power lines. - [NTSB MIA97FA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA248.md): Bell 47G · Saluda, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1997 · N70747 · Destroyed > in-flight collision with a tree, for undetermined reason(s). - [NTSB ATL97LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA052.md): Burkhart Grob G-103-TWIN II · Lancaster, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1997 · N54553 · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper use of the spoilers, while approaching to land, which allowed the glider to get low on final approach and strike trees. The pilot's lack of recent flying experience and lack of experience in the make and model of glider were related… - [NTSB MIA96LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA164.md): Cessna 172H · Jonesville, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1996 · N3887R · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain altitude and/or clearance from the obstruction (power line) during low altitude flight. The lack of natural lighting at dusk was a related factor. - [NTSB MIA96FA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96FA148.md): Aeronca O-58B · Greenville, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1996 · N49546 · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from power lines while maneuvering at a low altitude. - [NTSB MIA96LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA050.md): Nanchang China CJ6A · Planterville, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1995 · N3104U · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude or clearance from trees. - [NTSB ATL95FA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA174.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Columbia, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1995 · N2160E · Destroyed > the pilot's improper IFR procedure by allowing the airplane to descend below the ILS glideslope and by continued descent below the decision height. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, low ceiling, and fog. - [NTSB ATL95LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA138.md): Cessna 188B · Allendale, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1995 · N731EM · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the guy wire. - [NTSB ATL95FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA079.md): Cessna 172F · Seneca, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1995 · N8197U · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout while maneuvering near utility lines, which resulted in a collision with the wires. - [NTSB ATL95LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA020.md): Cessna 182P · Greer, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1994 · N6556M · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to follow instrument approach procedures and his premature descent below the published decision height. A factor was pilot fatigue. - [NTSB ATL95LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA010.md): Cessna 152 · Rock Hill, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1994 · N48720 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's poor judgement and his failure to maintain clearance from obstacles. - [NTSB ATL95FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA008.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Conway, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1994 · N7207C · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper altitude during the missed approach, resulting in a collision with trees and terrain. Factors were the weather conditions (low ceiling, fog), and the pilot's diverted attention outside the cockpit. - [NTSB ATL94LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA083.md): Cessna 172K · Spartanburg, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1994 · N711GT · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The inadequate visual lookout by the pilot of Cessna 172K, N711GT. - [NTSB ATL92LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA157.md): Beech 23-B24R · Walterboro, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1992 · N6540R · Substantial damage > The inadequate preflight planning by the pilot in command. Factors were the soft runway, and the high density altitude which existed at the time of the attempted departure. - [NTSB ATL92LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA116.md): Piper PA-25 · Socastee, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1992 · N6179Z · Destroyed > The failure of the pilot to maintain proper clearance from terrain during the maneuver. Factors in the accident were the failure of the pilot to release the banner, and the excessive size of the banner. - [NTSB ATL92LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA067.md): Cessna 182 · Barnwell, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1992 · N5441B · Minor damage > The pilot's failure to maintain a safe altitude above the ground while making a low pass at night. - [NTSB ATL91LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA183.md): Cessna 172 · Newberry, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1991 · N2862E · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout and clearance while maneuvering at a low altitude. - [NTSB ATL91LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA127.md): Cessna A188B · St. Matthews, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1991 · N4905Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain safe clearance from power lines, while maneuvering to avoid an automobile in the area of his spraying operation. - [NTSB ATL91LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA080.md): Cessna 177RG · Saluda, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1991 · N1960Q · Substantial damage > The flight instructor did not maintain the proper altitude during the simulated forced landing. - [NTSB ATL90DLG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90DLG02.md): Cessna A188B · Aiken, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Sep 11, 1990 · N9422R · Destroyed > The pilot's delayed pull-up during an aerial application swath which resulted in the collision with a static wire associated with electrical transmission lines. - [NTSB ATL90DLG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90DLG01.md): Cessna 188B · Hartsville, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 5, 1989 · N21897 · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain adequate in-flight clearance from obstacles. - [NTSB ATL88LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA151.md): Cirrus Design Standard · Chester, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1988 · N3LB · Substantial damage > The glider pilot failed to maintain sufficient altitude while on final approach for landing and struck trees. - [NTSB ATL88LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA121.md): Cessna 140 · Easley, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1988 · N2233N · Substantial damage > The plt rptd that he attempted to land at the 2,000 ft strip in a 15 kt tailwind. The airplane touched down long, and he elected to abort the ldg and takeoff again. During initial climb, he felt the tailwheel hit trees located at the end of the rwy. He… - [NTSB ATL87LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA200.md): Balloon Works Firefly 8B · Greenville, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1987 · N7420U · Minor damage > Balloon dtpted launch site about six miles sw of landing airport for a key grab during a Balloon ralley. Wind was about seven KTS according to PIC. Approaching field to land basket was dragged through tree tops to slow Balloon. Power line hidden by the trees… - [NTSB ATL86LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA056.md): Cessna 152 · Conway, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 1986 · N6235Q · Destroyed > During night flight instruction for takeoff and landing practice, the aircraft collided with trees off the approach end of the runway and impacted the ground 800 feet short of the runway. The runway had been recently extended and the trees off the end of the… - [NTSB ATL86LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA018.md): Cessna 172N · Greer, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1985 · N733KU · Substantial damage > While on an ILS rwy 03 aprch at Greer, SC, the pilot descended below dh and collided with trees approx 500 ft left of runway centerline. The plt related that he descended below dh because he observed what he thought were the aprch lights. - [NTSB ATL86FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FA007.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Charleston, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1985 · N1944H · Destroyed > The aircraft was observed on radar as it approached the joint civil - military airport. It passed over near the center of the airport at about 200 feet AGL. There was no reported communication with the aircraft. Several sighting placed the aircraft under at… - [NTSB ATL85FA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA272.md): MBB BK-117A-1 · Aiken, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1985 · N117SR · Substantial damage > Plt was maneuvering helicopter at low alt and into rising terrain. On 3rd right turn racetrack pattern, witnesses observed acft descend slightly, roll into a 45 deg or greater bank and contact trees. The acft started a yawing rotation to the right and… - [NTSB ATL85LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA145.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Columbia, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1985 · N8047P · Substantial damage > The plt stated that during takeoff the right main gear struck a large dog which ran onto the rwy. The takeoff was continued & the plt circled the arpt for 2 hrs to burn off excess fuel before performing a ldg with the nose gear & the left main ldg gear… - [NTSB ATL85MA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85MA049.md): Beech 58 · Charleston, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1984 · N7230R · Destroyed > Plt descended below mda during a night VOR (non-precision) apch to an uncontrolled arpt and collided with trees & groundwhich were obscured by fog. The plt had 'pushed' himself to make the trip according to friends and associates in an attempt to win an… - [NTSB ATL84LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA140.md): Cessna 172N · Winnsboro, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1984 · N733KM · Substantial damage > The acft was making a precautionary landing because the fuel guages were indicating 'empty'. Following touchdown the pltsaw a barbed wire fence and attempted a go-around & struck the fence. After making ground contact a second time the acftcontinued through… - [NTSB ATL84FA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FA115.md): Sikorsky S-76A · Spartanburg, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1984 · N15479 · Substantial damage > The acft collided with trees during a landing at a company helipad. The weather was IMC with low ceilings and fog. The acft had been cleared for a VOR approach monitored by radar. The co-plt spotted the pad and called it out to the plt who started a steep… - [NTSB ATL84FA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FA084.md): Rockwell 690B · Greenville, SC · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 1984 · N81717 · Destroyed > As the plt was making an ILS approach in IMC weather, the acft descended into trees & crashed about 1-1/2 mi from the rwy threshold. The descision height for this approach was 1316 ft MSL & was located less than a mile from the threshold.a controller said… - [NTSB ATL84LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA048.md): Piper PA-24 · Clemson, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1983 · N7221P · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to lower the landing gear stating that he was distracted by an acft on the ground & diverted his attention from the landing checklist. - [NTSB ATL84LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA040.md): Cessna 150 · Columbia, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1983 · N3055V · Substantial damage > The purpose of the flt was to take pictures over lake murray. The plt stated that after taking off, he proceeded over the lake, then descended & varied his altitude between 400 & 800 ft MSL, so the passenger could take pictures. Shortly after rounding a bend… - [NTSB ATL83LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA245.md): Cessna 150 · Columbia, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1983 · N714HA · Substantial damage > The student plt was practicing landings on rwy 7 & completed 1 successful landing. He reported that on the 2nd approach, a gust of wind blew the acft to the left, so he made a go-around. A 3rd approach was made with the acft lined up slightly to the left of… - [NTSB ATL83LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA104.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Pickens, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1983 · N8472E · Substantial damage > The acft collided with two birds while cruising at 6000 ft MSL. The weather was VFR but the acft was on IFR flt plan. The acfts left wing was damaged but there were no injuries. The plt stated that although he heard a thud on the left side of the acft he was… - [NTSB ATL83FLG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FLG02.md): Piper 32RT-300T · Hilton Head, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Dec 5, 1982 · N36447 · Destroyed > The aircraft collided with trees after takeoff. The pilot stated he held 80 or 90 KTS indicated and started what he thought was a normal climb. During gear retraction, the aircraft hit the trees. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=SC&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" = 'SC' 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=SC --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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