# NTSB investigations, TX: 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 DFW08IA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08IA002.md): Bell Helicopter Textron 206L-1 · Galveston, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2007 · N3899C · Minor damage
  > The loss of tail rotor control during initial takeoff climb due to the fracture of a tail rotor blade as result of impact with a foreign object.
- [NTSB DFW08LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA001.md): Indus T211 Thorpedo · Denton, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2007 · N211LS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning and preparation which led to his getting lost on a local area flight and his failure to maintain clearance from the trees. Contributing to the accident were the prevailing dark night illumination and the pilot's lack of…
- [NTSB DFW07CA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA186.md): Eurocopter Deutschland BK117 · Slaton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 20, 2007 · N911R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the hovering helicopter and the flight instructor's improper supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB DFW07CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA181.md): Cessna A188B · Garden City, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 8, 2007 · N4827J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the ground equipment while maneuvering. A contributing factor was the power lines along the pilot's application path.
- [NTSB DFW07CA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA163.md): Cessna 172M · Throckmorton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 16, 2007 · N13441 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power transmission lines. A contributing factor was the prevailing dusk illumination.
- [NTSB DFW07CA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA156.md): Bell 47G-2A · Mercedes, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 11, 2007 · N7878 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power transmission line.
- [NTSB DFW07CA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA123.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Banquete, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2007 · N502DB · Substantial damage
  > 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 DFW07CA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA001.md): Champion Citabria · Slidell, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 6, 2006 · N6379N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a parked vehicle.
- [NTSB DFW06LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA209.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Krum, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2006 · N50340 · Substantial damage
  > The CFI's and ATP's inflight decision to land halfway down the runway and the ATP's delayed decision to abort the landing. A factor was the ATP's excessive airspeed on final.
- [NTSB DFW06CA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA192.md): Beech BE23 · Bowie, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2006 · N2326Z · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees. Contributing factors were the prevailing crosswind and improper supervision of the flight by the flight instructor.
- [NTSB DFW06CA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA116.md): Heliotech H-250 · Woodville, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 1, 2006 · N777LF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with obstructions at the departure end of the airstrip during an aborted landing. A contributing factor was dusk light conditions.
- [NTSB DFW06CA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA109.md): Cessna 150M · Roanake, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 19, 2006 · N3419V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an unmarked transmission wire. A contributing factor was the low altitude flight.
- [NTSB DFW06FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06FA102.md): Robinson R44 II · Fredericksburg, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2006 · N123CK · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines. Contributing factors were the dusk light condition and the pilot's non-compliance with standard taxi and takeoff procedures.
- [NTSB DFW06TA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06TA054.md): Aerospatiale AS350-B2 · Eagle Pass, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jan 12, 2006 · N840BP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the unmarked transmission lines. A factor was the pilot's diverted attention while monitoring ground activity.
- [NTSB DFW05CA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA253.md): Cessna 172S · Batesville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2005 · N5343U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the tree. A contributing factor was the gusty winds.
- [NTSB DFW05CA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA247.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar 601P · Mexia, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 22, 2005 · N909KF · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the barn. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and the high-density altitude.
- [NTSB DFW05FA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA244.md): Diamond Aircraft Industries DA20-C1 · Pleasanton, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2005 · N63PA · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain clearance from an unmarked transmission line. A contributing factor was the low altitude flight.
- [NTSB DFW05FA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA192.md): Aero Commander 112 · Junction, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2005 · N1029J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper climb rate resulting in the airplane's wing colliding with a tree and subsequent impact with the ground. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper use of the airplane's flaps, and the rising terrain.
- [NTSB DFW05CA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA172.md): Garlick Helicopters OH-58A+ · Graham, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 22, 2005 · N372NS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the wire while maneuvering during an aerial application flight. Low altitude flight is a contributing factor.
- [NTSB DFW05IA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05IA150.md): Cessna 208B · Clarendon, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2005 · N9505B · No damage
  > The loss of total engine power due to damage of the compressor stator vanes caused by a foreign object. A contributing factor was an in-flight ingestion of bird(s).
- [NTSB DFW05LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA138.md): Stearman D75 · Taylor, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2005 · N56259 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an unmarked transmission line. A contributing factor was low altitude selected by the pilot.
- [NTSB DFW05LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA126.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Ralls, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2005 · N9017Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the antenna tower. Contributing factors were the recency of the tower's construction and the lack of obstruction lights on the tower.
- [NTSB DFW05CA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA127.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Rock Springs, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 18, 2005 · N995JW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a static line. A contributing factor was the low altitude.
- [NTSB DFW05FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA099.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Jefferson, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2005 · N2981R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an unmarked transmission line. A contributing factor was the low altitude flight.
- [NTSB DFW05CA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA091.md): Cessna 172N · Rio Grande City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 18, 2005 · N6372D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from objects, and his improper compensation for wind conditions while landing. A contributing factor was the gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB DFW05CA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA075.md): Schweizer SGS1-26B · Midlothian, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 20, 2005 · N7569 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment in distance/altitude and his failure to maintain clearance from a tree while on final to approach to landing. Contributing factors were the lack of thermal lift and the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB DFW05FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA059.md): Beech BE-36 · Brownwood, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 2005 · N1750A · Destroyed
  > The pilots failure to maintain proper altitude and clearance while on final approach to land. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of familiarity with the geographic area, the dark night light conditions, the non-availability of a visual approach glide…
- [NTSB DFW05CA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA077.md): Cessna 182 · Graham, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 21, 2005 · N832TC · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's collision with a deer during a go-around. A contributing factor was the prevailing night condition.
- [NTSB DFW05LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA054.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Decatur, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 2005 · N9419C · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance and the instructor's inadequate supervision. Contributing factors were the prevailing dark night conditions, and the power line.
- [NTSB DCA05MA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA05MA011.md): Gulfstream Aerospace G-III · Houston, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Nov 22, 2004 · N85VT · Destroyed
  > the flight crew's failure to adequately monitor and cross check the flight instruments during the approach. Contributing to the accident was the flight crew's failure to select the instrument landing system frequency in a timely manner and to adhere to…
- [NTSB FTW04FA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA204.md): Piper PA-60-601P · Lakeway, TX · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2004 · N601BV · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to successfully perform a short-field takeoff and his subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed during climbout, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB FTW04CA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04CA234.md): Lindstrand Balloons 90A · Allen, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 18, 2004 · N6036F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines. A contributing factor was the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB FTW04LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA157.md): Snow S2C · La Feria, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2004 · N9492R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the obstacle while maneuvering to perform an aerial application. A contributing factor was the high vegetation.
- [NTSB FTW04LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA133.md): Bell 412 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2004 · N555BA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the parked helicopter while performing a hovering turn.
- [NTSB FTW04LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA132.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Donna, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2004 · N3168H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the high tension power lines.
- [NTSB FTW04CA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04CA112.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · San Angelo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 21, 2004 · N5196J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper preflight performance planning, and his failure to establish a climb. Factors were the high density altitude and crosswind.
- [NTSB FTW04LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA108.md): Air Tractor AT-402B · Goliad, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2004 · N852JH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with power lines while maneuvering during an aerial application flight.
- [NTSB FTW04LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA085.md): Cessna 172K · Angleton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 29, 2004 · N79502 · Destroyed
  > The unqualified person's failure to maintain clearance with the power lines. A contributing factor was the night light conditions.
- [NTSB FTW04LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA064.md): Cessna 182R · Ringgold, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 2004 · N9374H · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain clearance from the support wire while on a pipeline patrol flight. A contributing factor was the haze restricting the pilots forward visibility, and low altitude flight.
- [NTSB FTW04CA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04CA061.md): Piper PA-32R · Poynor, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 15, 2004 · N4136S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while on final approach. A factor was the downdraft.
- [NTSB FTW04LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA060.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · Encino, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 2004 · N7061V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree while hovering.
- [NTSB FTW04FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA054.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Beaumont, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 2004 · N396HP · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain clearance with a static line. Contributing factors were the low cloud ceiling weather conditions and night light conditions.
- [NTSB FTW04FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA037.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Sugar Land, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2003 · N47413 · Destroyed
  > The pilots failure to maintain clearance with powerlines during a VFR approach. Contributing factors were the prevailing dark night conditions,and the high winds.
- [NTSB FTW04LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA069.md): MBB BK 117 B-2 · Conroe, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2003 · N440HH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while repositioning in a confined landing zone. Contributing factors were the dark night light conditions and the confined area available to the pilot.
- [NTSB FTW04LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA021.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · San Angelo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 2003 · N1361E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper weather evaluation and the wrong runway selection. A contributing factor was the tailwind.
- [NTSB FTW03LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA197.md): Bell 206B · Mason, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2003 · N9877Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the power line. A contributing factor was the sunglare.
- [NTSB FTW03FA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA182.md): Cessna 172S · McKinney, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2003 · N166ME · Destroyed
  > The CFI's failure to maintain airspeed sufficient for flight resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin during the forced landing. A contributing factor was the impact with a bird, which affected the performance of the airplane.
- [NTSB FTW03LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA168.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · Encinal, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2003 · N854WT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree. A contributing factor was the pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB FTW03LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA158.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Edna, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2003 · N9086M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the transmission wires while maneuvering during an aerial application flight. A contributing factor was the haze restricting the visibility.
- [NTSB FTW03LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA096.md): Cessna 182F · Wildorado, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 2003 · N3535Y · Substantial damage
  > The airplane collided with an animal that wandered onto the runway. A contributing factor was sun glare impairing the pilot's view on final approach.

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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" = 'TX' 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=TX

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