# NTSB investigations, VA: 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 NYC08FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA056.md): Beech H35 · Warrenton, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2007 · N5481D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the published instrument approach procedure and his failure to maintain the minimum descent altitude which resulted in collision with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident were the night, instrument meteorological…
- [NTSB NYC08LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA007.md): Boeing A75N · Bealeton, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2007 · N66004 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to conduct performance planning before takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC07CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA181.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Winchester, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2007 · N2893G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning.
- [NTSB NYC07CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA072.md): Sud SE3130 Alouette II · Davenport, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 8, 2007 · N226RW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in an in flight collision with utility wires during takeoff, and a subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB NYC07LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA027.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Williamsburg, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 2006 · N9430K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to depart into adverse weather conditions. Contributing was the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB NYC06LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA073.md): Cessna 182D · Weyers Cave, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 2006 · N9178X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to maneuver at a low altitude at night, and his failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance, which resulted in a collision with power lines. A factor in this accident was the night light conditions.
- [NTSB NYC06FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06FA072.md): Lancair LC41-550FG · Stafford, VA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 2006 · N400WX · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to execute the published missed approach. Factors included the night lighting conditions, low ceilings and fog.
- [NTSB NYC05LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA009.md): Beech BE-200 · Dulles, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2004 · N888TR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight decision to continue the instrument approach and landing, which resulted in a collision with a sign. A factor was the below instrument approach landing minimum weather conditions.
- [NTSB NYC03LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA111.md): Virginia Wright Model B · Midland, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 2003 · N1911K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB NYC03LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA102.md): Cessna 140 · Suffolk, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 2003 · N72942 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of his altitude from the wheat field during the execution of a go-around.
- [NTSB IAD02FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02FA088.md): Cessna 172N · Stanardsville, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2002 · N738JR · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance while descending over mountainous terrain. A factor was the night lighting conditions.
- [NTSB NYC02LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA073.md): Annis Fisher FP-202 · Parksley, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2002 · N4348V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue the takeoff. A factor in the accident was the soft wet runway.
- [NTSB IAD02LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA036.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26A · Strausburg, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 2002 · N3878A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of weather resulted in a loss of thermal lift, which resulted in an impact with trees.
- [NTSB IAD01FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01FA097.md): Cessna 150 · Mcgaheysville, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2001 · N63351 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to recover from a spin for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB IAD01LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA076.md): Rolladen-Schneider LS3-A · Front Royal, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2001 · N113RM · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate altitude/clearance from a tree along his final approach path.
- [NTSB NYC01LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA092.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Lexington, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2001 · N4586J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the runway conditions. Factors included the soggy runway conditions, and the lack of available takeoff performance data in the owners manual.
- [NTSB IAD01FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01FA013.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Stuart, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2000 · N513FL · Destroyed
  > Pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather conditions during cruise flight. Factors in the accident were the low ceiling, dark night, and the pilot's failure to obtain in-flight weather advisories.
- [NTSB IAD00FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00FA053.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Bealeton, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2000 · N311SB · Destroyed
  > the flight instructor's improper pre-flight plan and decision to land and depart an airport with insufficient runway. A factor in the accident was the short grass runway with a 100-foot obstruction at the end.
- [NTSB IAD00FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00FA003.md): Coughlin LONG-EZ · Remington, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1999 · N743TC · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from the trees while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB IAD98LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA038.md): Champion 7ECA · Castlewood, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1998 · N7507F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to achieve the proper touchdown point and the delayed execution of the go around. A contributing factor was the fence.
- [NTSB NYC97LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA117.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Harrisonburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1997 · N2537Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point. A contributing factor was the transmission line.
- [NTSB NYC97LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA105.md): North American Navion · Fredericksburg, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1997 · N91711 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's delayed go-around which resulted in the inflight collision with trees off the departure end of the runway.
- [NTSB NYC97FA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97FA080.md): Piper PA-60-601P · Waterford, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1997 · N885JC · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to follow the published instrument (IFR) approach procedure, by failing to maintain the minimum altitude for that segment of the approach.
- [NTSB IAD97FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97FA014.md): Cessna 172L · Brandy Station, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1996 · N7737G · Destroyed
  > the certificated flight instructor's failure to ensure that proper altitude/clearance was maintained above the terrain and trees, while on final approach. Darkness was a related factor.
- [NTSB IAD96FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96FA050.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Marion, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1996 · N54839 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance during the instrument approach (FAF/Outer Marker to Threshold IFR), which resulted in the in-flight collision with trees. A related factor was the foggy weather conditions.
- [NTSB NYC95LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA009.md): Aerospatiale AS-355 · Jonesville, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1994 · N5787A · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power lines.
- [NTSB BFO95FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95FA001.md): Cessna 172N · Fancy Gap, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1994 · N734NB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate inflight planning and his failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance. Other related factors are: fog, rain, VFR flight into IMC, inexperience and mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB BFO94LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA106.md): Mooney M20C · Leesburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1994 · N6679U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the minimum descent altitude until the published approach fix. Factors related to the accident was pilot fatigue, low ceilings, obscuration, and fog.
- [NTSB BFO93LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA156.md): Cessna 172P · Pembroke, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1993 · N50927 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper altitude while manuevering in mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB NYC93LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA162.md): Cessna 150 · Mcgaheysville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1993 · N60648 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision resulting in a delayed go-around.
- [NTSB NYC93LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA088.md): Piper PA-23-150 · Nellysford, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1993 · N1494P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate inflight decision and planning, and his failure to maintain an altitude adequate for terrain avoidance.
- [NTSB NYC93FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93FA015.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Elkton, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1992 · N5152L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the landing which resulted in insufficient runway remaining to allow the airplane to reach sufficient altitude to clear the obstacles at the end of the runway
- [NTSB BFO92LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA106.md): Haas Rans S-6 · Nokesville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1992 · N116LP · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning or decision by the pilot, and his failure to maintain clearance from obstructions after inadvertently becoming airborne. The high density altitude, high obstructions, and the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane were related factors.
- [NTSB BFO92LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA054.md): Champion 7GCAA · South Boston, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1992 · N1837G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain obstacle clearance which resulted in inflight collision with a powerline.
- [NTSB BFO92FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92FA032.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Sandston, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1992 · N100LC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision failure to follow the missed approach procedure.
- [NTSB BFO91LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA083.md): Cessna 152U · Burnt Chimney, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1991 · N24509 · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot. The uphill runway and obstructions (trees) near the departure end of the runway were related factors.
- [NTSB BFO91DIA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91DIA01.md): Hagaman Pitts Pitts S · Warrenton, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 8, 1991 · N711B · Destroyed
  > The pilot misjuded altitude and clearance above the terrain. Contributing to the accident was aerobatic maneuver performed at low altitude.
- [NTSB BFO91LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA016.md): Cessna 172P · Axton, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1990 · N55276 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance with an obstacle. Contributing was an unmarked powerline and the pilot's lack of familiarity with the geographical area.
- [NTSB BFO90LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA052.md): Schweizer SGS-126E · Warrenton, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1990 · N2958H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged his landing approach.
- [NTSB BFO90LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA033.md): Cessna 170B · Winchester, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1990 · N2521C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to assure that the airplane would clear the fence after takeoff.
- [NTSB BFO90LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA010.md): Cessna 152 · Front Royal, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1989 · N96096 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the instructor pilot (CFI) to maintain proper runway alignment with the runway. Contributing factors were: the student pilot's high and fast approach, the cfi's delay in initiating remedial action, the crosswind, and the runwaylight.
- [NTSB BFO90LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA021.md): Schweizer SGS-1-35C · Paint Bank, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1989 · N2880H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper inflight planning which led to an off-airport landing after encountering deteriorating lift conditions. Contributing factors were the mountainous terrain and lack of a suitable landing area.
- [NTSB BFO89FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89FA075.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Lynchburg, VA · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1989 · N234J · Destroyed
  > Pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstructions because of improper IFR operation. Contributing to the accident was descent below decision height, delay in initiating the missed approach, and fog conditions.
- [NTSB BFO89LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89LA044.md): Cessna 172A · Madison Heights, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1989 · N7605T · Substantial damage
  > Student pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed during the landing attempt which resulted in the initiation of a go-around. Contributing factors to the accident were the pilot's poor preflight planning and his becoming disoriented during the flight. Also…
- [NTSB MIA89FA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89FA172.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Ashland, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1989 · N33320 · Destroyed
  > Improper go-around by the pilot by not maintaining a climb and obtaining proper altitude before turning. The pilot's poor approach and the trees were considered to be contributing factors.
- [NTSB BFO88LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO88LA075.md): Cessna 172N · Port Royal, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1988 · N213JA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot departed fredericksburg, VA, for a power line patrol flight in Port Royal, VA. After intersecting the power lines at the substation, the patrol was initiated flying 10 ft above and 20 ft to the left of the lines. The plt stated he was looking…
- [NTSB BFO88DID04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO88DID04.md): Piper PA-25-250 · Waverly, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 25, 1988 · N8668L · Destroyed
  > The acft contacted pwr lines, crashed and burned during an aerial appliation flt. Witnesses reported that it looked as if the plt descended to fly under the lines when it suddenly pulled up and contacted them.
- [NTSB BFO88FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO88FA051.md): Cessna 150F · Petersburg, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 28, 1988 · N6699F · Destroyed
  > The plt was being accompanied by a 182 during the flt from NC to tangier island. Both acft landed at Petersburg. A passenger in the 182 had become ill. After refueling and spending a short time at Petersburg, both acft departed for tangier island with the…
- [NTSB BFO88FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO88FA034.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Manassas, VA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1988 · N1719J · Destroyed
  > The pilot had departed waycross, GA, on the morning of the accident for a cross country flight to Manassas, VA. During the approach into Manassas, the aircraft contacted trees off the approach ends of rwys 34L and 34R. Both rwys were in use at the time and it…
- [NTSB BFO87LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO87LA051.md): Maule M-4-210C · Burnt Chimney, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1987 · N51436 · Destroyed
  > The plt attempted to land on a 1400 ft grass airstrip. The plt later stated that during the lndg roll the passg alerted him to the fact that they would not stop on the rwy. This caused the plt to start a go-around followed by a 2nd attempt to stop. The plt…

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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" = 'VA' 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
```

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