# NTSB investigations, UT: 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 · 59 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB SEA07LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA177.md): Mooney M20C · Price, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2007 · N6713N · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power transmission lines while on a night straight-in visual flight rules approach. Factors include a power transmission line about one and three-tenths mile off the approach end of the runway, and the pilot's… - [NTSB SEA07LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA021.md): Hughes 369E · Jensen, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2006 · N500FU · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the transmission wires due to an inadquate visual lookout while maneuvering during a search and rescue flight. - [NTSB SEA06CA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA161.md): Bell 206L-3 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 11, 2006 · N206UH · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance by allowing the helicopter to drift backwards, resulting in its tail rotor striking a hangar. - [NTSB DEN05LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA039.md): Raytheon C90A · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 2004 · N55EP · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to obtain/maintain a proper climb rate and the pilot's premature initiation of the turn (low altitude flight maneuver). Contributing factors include the pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision making, the low altitude, the fog,… - [NTSB DEN05LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA024.md): Bell 206B3 · Eureka, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2004 · N130JH · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision making and failure to maintain obstacle clearance, resulting in contact with a power transmission line. Contributing factors include the intentional low-level maneuver, the power transmission line, and the… - [NTSB DEN04LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA123.md): Cessna 172P · Spanish Fork, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2004 · N6249K · Destroyed > the pilot's improper inflight planning and decision making, and his failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing factors were his intentional low altitude flight and maneuvering, the aircraft's climb performance being exceeded, and the trees. - [NTSB DEN04LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA052.md): Cessna 182P · Monticello, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 2004 · N400DH · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff. Contributing factors include the sudden windshift and the bushes. - [NTSB DEN03LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA108.md): Piper PA 28-180 · Green River, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2003 · N2537R · Substantial damage > pilot's improper preflight planning and failure to maintain obstacle clearance. Contributing factors include improper short field takeoff procedures and the high vegetation at the end of the runway. - [NTSB DEN03TA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03TA079.md): McDonnell Douglas A-4N · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 10, 2003 · N263WL · Destroyed > The lose of engine power during descent due to the in-flight collision with a bird which FOD damaged the engine and subsequently melted the turbine section. A contributing factor was the airplane's malfunctioning ejection seat. - [NTSB DEN03LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA031.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Bountiful, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2003 · N16453 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power lines and his improper in flight planning and decision to maneuver on a go around without noting where the power lines were. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's inability to see the… - [NTSB DEN03LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA004.md): Beech C24R · Newcastle, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 2002 · N18917 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the tree during takeoff. A factor was the reduced light conditions. - [NTSB DEN02GA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02GA016.md): Hughes 369E · Park City, UT · Accident · 3 fatal · Final report · Dec 27, 2001 · N280SP · Destroyed > the pilot's inadequate visual lookout, resulting in an inflight collision with powerlines. Contributing factors were the fog and the powerlines. - [NTSB DEN02LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA008.md): Cessna 140 · Nephi, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2001 · N76975 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the transmission wires while maneuvering. A contributing factor was the low altitude flight performed by the pilot. - [NTSB DEN01LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA143.md): Blanik L-13 · Morgan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2001 · N310GM · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadvertent lowering of the flaps and her failure to extend the spoilers. - [NTSB DEN01IA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01IA036.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-90-30 · Salt Lake City, UT · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 2000 · N909DA · Minor damage > the captain's failure to maintain the proper glide path. Contributing factors were the weather conditions that included low visibility and fog. - [NTSB DEN00FA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00FA149.md): Cessna 172N · Kamas, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2000 · N734UD · Destroyed > The pilot's improper inflight decision to enter a valley at low altitude and attempt a climb towards rising terrain. A factor was exceeding the airplane's climb performance. - [NTSB DEN00LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA124.md): Bell 206L-3 · Logan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2000 · N38903 · Substantial damage > in-flight collision with a jacket, which blew out of the helicopter because the left passenger door was not properly secured prior to takeoff. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to ensure the door was properly closed prior to takeoff. - [NTSB DEN00LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA106.md): Cessna 170B · Dutch John, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2000 · N4514C · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the trees. Factors were a high-density altitude and wind gusts. - [NTSB DEN99LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA171.md): Robinson R22 · St. George, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1999 · N8360J · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout. Factors included the pilot concentrating on the maneuver being practiced to such an extent that he was inattentive to outside surroundings, and the sun glare. - [NTSB DEN99LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA141.md): Cessna 152 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1999 · N89186 · Substantial damage > An inadvertent collision with a bird. - [NTSB DEN99LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA079.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Richfield, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1999 · N8531L · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from the wires while maneuvering during an aerial application. - [NTSB FTW98FA384](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA384.md): Cessna 172 · West Jordan, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1998 · N8232B · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain proper airport traffic pattern altitude. Factors were night lighting conditions and the unseen static line. - [NTSB FTW98LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA075.md): Cessna 172M · Monticello, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1997 · N1596V · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude and clearance from obstacles. Also causal was the pilot becoming lost and disoriented. Contributing factors were his lack of familiarity with the geographical area, lack of experience, night conditions, and… - [NTSB FTW98LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA048.md): Cessna 150F · Brigham City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1997 · N7934F · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to maintain lateral (or vertical) clearance from a tree, during takeoff. Related factors were: the tree, and the pilot's improper use of flaps. - [NTSB SEA97LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA145.md): Ross/Stonecipher Vans RV-6 · Woods Cross, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1997 · N345JE · Substantial damage > a bird strike, which penetrated the aircraft canopy. High grass (hay crop) in the forced landing area was a related factor. - [NTSB SEA96LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA065.md): Nicholson Thorp T18CWS · Grantsville, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1996 · N24WN · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a powerline. A transmission wire and an oil pressure reading of zero were factors. - [NTSB SEA94LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA046.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Manila, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 1994 · N4244A · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance. Factors include a tailwind, gusts, and a tree just off the departure end of the field used for takeoff. - [NTSB SEA93LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA117.md): Stinson 108-1 · Brigham City, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1993 · N8589K · Destroyed > The premature liftoff by the PIC and his failure to attain proper rate of climb. Factors relating to the accident were the gusty crosswind weather conditions, the failure of the PIC to use all available runway, and transmission wires. - [NTSB SEA93LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA056.md): Bell 206B3 · Brigham City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 1993 · N39088 · Substantial damage > The location of unmarked electrical transmission wires over a designated airport taxiway. Factors relating to the accident were the pilot's lack of expectancy to encounter wires above an arpt taxiway, and his diverted attention due to the close proximity of… - [NTSB DEN90FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90FA100.md): Piper PA31-325 · Cedar City, UT · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1990 · N18PP · Destroyed > The pilot failed to maintain a minimum safe altitude over mountainous terrain during a night VFR approach for landing. - [NTSB DEN90FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90FA028.md): Aerospatiale SA316B · Park City, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1989 · N62268 · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to make a vertical takeoff, while departing with a cable attached, and his failure to insure the cable remained clear of the trailer. The trailer (vehicle) was a contributing factor. - [NTSB DEN90FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90FA022.md): Cessna 182F · Oakley, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1989 · N3625U · Destroyed > The pilot diverted his attention, misjudged his altitude and failed to maintain clearance above the trees, while maneuvering at low altitude over mountainous terrain. The mountainous terrain, high density altitude, low airspeed, and trees were contributing… - [NTSB DEN89FA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89FA200.md): Cessna 172 · Tremonton, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1989 · N4129F · Destroyed > The pilot failed to maintain obstruction clearance while making a low pass over a newly constructed highway. The powerline was considered a contributing factor. - [NTSB DEN89FA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89FA175.md): Bell 206B · Duchesne, UT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1989 · N1086C · Destroyed > The pilot failed to maintain clearance from the power line. Contributing factors were: lack of mission training provided by the company/operator, the pilot's lack of experience in this type of operation, his lack of familiarity with the geographic area, and… - [NTSB DEN88LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88LA205.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Lund, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1988 · N9764 · Substantial damage > The private plt was spraying crops during an aerial application flight. During a right turn at the end of a spray run, he said he diverted his attention into the cockpit to check the metering rate, and may have inadvertently pushed the control stick forward.… - [NTSB DEN88FA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88FA212.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Kanosh, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1988 · N3541Z · Destroyed > Plt obtained wx briefing and filed VFR flt plan from burley, ID, to chandler, AZ, with enroute refueling stop at fillmore, UT. Plt landed on dirt road at fillmore and taxiied acft to roadside truck stop. Acft serviced with auto gas. Acft departed fillmore but… - [NTSB DEN88DTM02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88DTM02.md): Eagle DW-1 · Enterprise, UT · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 11, 1988 · N8807E · Destroyed > The plt reported that he had been going under a powerline that ran across the fld being treated. On the acdt pass he lost sight of the powerline and pulled up into the line. The visibility was unrestricted and the pass was being made north to south at mid… - [NTSB DEN87LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA245.md): Enstrom 280C · Bountiful, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1987 · N5692D · Destroyed > While on a local low level pleasure flt the plt failed to see power lines and an in flight collision with the lines occurred severing the right skid and 90 degree gear box from the acft. A semi-autorotative crash occurred on the bank of a irrigation reservoir. - [NTSB DEN87LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA155.md): Cessna 172 · Paradise, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1987 · N7121A · Substantial damage > The plt departed bear lake arpt, montpelier, ID, and flew to logan, UT. He departed logan and flew to his father's ranch at avon, UT, near Paradise. A 1400-FT dirt/gravel driveway leading to the ranch house was used as a rwy. The plt said he helped his father… - [NTSB DEN87FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87FA069.md): Raven S-77A · Park City, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1987 · N40968 · Destroyed > While on a commercial pax sightseeing flt, the plt allowed a non-rated student plt to fly the balloon until it nearly collided with buildings. The plt took over the controls and applied maximum burner heating to avoid impact with the buildings, which resulted… - [NTSB DEN87LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA052.md): Cessna 185C · Cedar City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1987 · N2691Z · Substantial damage > During normal descent at seven-thousand ft MSL, acft struck a bird. The left wing tip leading edge incurred a dent twenty-four inches long and twelve inches deep. Directional control became difficult so plt made a precautionary landing on highway I-15, and… - [NTSB DEN87FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87FA038.md): Cessna 172N · Central, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1986 · N5153K · Substantial damage > The plt and 3 passengers were on a local sightseeing flt over the pine valley mountain range. The plt stated that he made three 360 deg turns to gain alt from 7500 ft to 9500 ft. he also stated that upon leveling at 9500 ft the eng began to lose pwr. Attempts… - [NTSB DEN86FA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86FA131.md): Piper PA-28B-140 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 10, 1986 · N8043N · Destroyed > Plt and pax departed slc at 0930 for sightseeing cross country trip to heber city and return. Plt said plan was to fly through lambs canyon and parley's canyon. Acft hit tree and crashed at 8040 ft MSL level in lambs canyon at approximately 0955. Terrain… - [NTSB DEN86LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA118.md): Cessna 180G · Roosevelt, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1986 · N180BK · Substantial damage > The plt stated that after 'landing long', he decided to initiate a go-around. The plt said the aircraft he was piloting contacted a parked aircraft during the go-around which resulted in the accident. - [NTSB DEN86FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86FA054.md): Bell 206-L3 · Monument Valley, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1985 · N10UB · Destroyed > The helicopter contacted power lines and the terrain during an attempted takeoff from a hospital after a cancelled med-evac flt. The hospital is located in a box canyon surrounded by high terrain and power lines. The plt was aware of the power line that… - [NTSB DEN85LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA190.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Thistle, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1985 · N7614Z · Substantial damage > The plt had just completed an aerial spray mission and was flying through a canyon when the acft collided with pwr lines. Control of the acft was lost and it contacted the terrain. - [NTSB DEN85FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85FA027.md): Bell 206B-11 · Bingham Canyon, UT · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1984 · N1077T · Destroyed > Pilot was taking passeengers on a sightseeng flight over the kennecott copper mine, largest open pit copper mine in the world. Helicopter collided with unmarked power lines approx 185 ft AGL. Power lines are supported by two unmarked towers on opposing hills… - [NTSB DEN84FTM04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84FTM04.md): Rolladen-Schneider LS3 · Brigham City, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Sep 29, 1984 · N8JN · Substantial damage > The acft impacted on a mountain ridge during a 60 deg left bank. The plt had been in radio communication with another glider plt near his flt area. Just prior to the accident he radioed that he was going around a mountain point in search of a thermal. When no… - [NTSB DEN84LU008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LU008.md): Weedhopper Unknown · Spanish Fork, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 12, 1984 · UNREG · Substantial damage > The ultralight was taking off from a street with obstructions on either side. The plt said that during the climbout, he encountered a x-wind from the north which blew him into a lamp post. The vehicle and pole were damaged and the vehicle crashed to the… - [NTSB DEN84LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA180.md): Rockwell Callair A-9B · Circleville, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1984 · N7660V · Substantial damage > After spraying several fields, the plt looked down to check a map during which time a loss of altitude occurred. The acft collided with a barbed wire fence. One of the main gear was damaged & the barbed wire became entangled in the propeller. During a forced… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=UT&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" = 'UT' 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=UT --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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