# NTSB investigations, 2001: 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 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 CHI02LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA055.md): Cessna 182P · Elkhart, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2001 · N58797 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot allowed the airplane's altitude to get too low while on final approach. A factor associated with the accident was the pickup truck which the airplane struck.
- [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 NYC02LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA039.md): Piper PA-28 · Cross Keys, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2001 · N7658F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to abort the landing.
- [NTSB LAX02LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA048.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Groveland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2001 · N4328B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's collision with an unobserved animal that entered the active runway during the dark nighttime when the pilot's visibility was diminished.
- [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 CHI02FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA049.md): Robinson R44 · Waukesha, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2001 · N7007F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather and not maintaining altitude/clearance from the static line during cruise flight. Factors were the static wire, the darkness of night, the low ceiling, and the vehicle.
- [NTSB IAD02LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA019.md): Piper J3 · Livermore Falls, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 2001 · N40621 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper altitude clearance while landing, which resulted in a collision with trees. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB MIA02FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FA039.md): Beech BE-55-T42A · Johnson City, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2001 · N50KF · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude clearance above the tree resulting in a collision with the tree, subsequent collision with a building, and the ground.
- [NTSB MIA02LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA038.md): Byrd KR-2S · Linden, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2001 · N366KR · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to correct a condition where visual contact with the terrain was lost due to sunshine glare, resulting in collision with a tree during final approach for landing.
- [NTSB MIA02FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FA037.md): Cessna 208B · Bessemer, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2001 · N499BA · Destroyed
  > The poor in-flight planning by the pilot-in-command for his initiation of the ILS approach to runway 05 with weather conditions below minimums for the approach contrary to the federal aviation regulations, and the failure of the pilot to maintain control of…
- [NTSB MIA02FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FA026.md): Enstrom 280FX · Tallassee, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2001 · N280XF · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain a safe altitude above terrain and maintain a visual lookout resulting in the helicopter colliding with power transmission lines and crashing into a river. A factor in the accident was the power transmission lines not being…
- [NTSB MIA02LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA023.md): Boeing 727-233 · Memphis, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2001 · N277FE · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent collision with birds while on final approach to land resulting in substantial damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB FTW02LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA038.md): Hughes 269C · Richmond, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2001 · N9294F · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power line while landing.
- [NTSB MIA02LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA040.md): Eurocopter AS-350-BA · Swanee, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2001 · N6101U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper visual lookout while hovering the helicopter, which resulted in the helicopter's main rotor blades colliding with a light post.
- [NTSB FTW02LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA034.md): Air Tractor AT-802A · Benton, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 2001 · N202AT · Destroyed
  > in-flight collision with trees while on final approach to land for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB DEN02LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA009.md): Esbenshade Starduster Too SA300 · Evans, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2001 · N6925 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance of the wires. A contributing factor was the trees the airplane struck while the pilot was attempting to regain aircraft control.
- [NTSB LAX02LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA023.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Herald, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2001 · N9461P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay initiating a go-around during a downwind approach to a short runway.
- [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 LAX02FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA020.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · Escondido, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2001 · N7197Y · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from obstacles while approaching to land at his private helipad. Factors in the accident were night conditions, inadequate illumination of the landing pad, and a likely low visibility condition due to fog.
- [NTSB DEN02LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA007.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Paonia, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 2001 · N4447D · Substantial damage
  > impact with a deer during initial climb immediately following rotation, resulting in the separation of the left main landing gear assembly.
- [NTSB FTW02FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA028.md): Robinson R22 · Seagoville, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2001 · N127RB · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor's failure to maintain clearance with wires while maneuvering along a river.
- [NTSB FTW02LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA026.md): Robinson R22 Beta II · Redrock, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2001 · N8373T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain. Contributing factors were the mountainous terrain and high density altitude.
- [NTSB ANC02LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA006.md): Cessna 207A · Kobuk, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2001 · N7384U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from objects during the initial climb after takeoff, and subsequent collision with a tree. A factor was the presence of trees along the runway.
- [NTSB ATL02FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA003.md): Bell 206B · N. Wilkesboro, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2001 · N8104J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout and clearance above obstacles, which resulted in a collision with power lines and subsequent loss of control and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CHI02LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA007.md): Woodrow Stolp-Adams Starduster SA-100 · Millstadt, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2001 · N64HW · Destroyed
  > The pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance from the tree line. Factors to the accident were the pilot attempting the low altitude flight/maneuver and the presence of the tree line.
- [NTSB IAD02LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA005.md): Aerostar SA-60A · Luxor, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2001 · N63069 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and his subsequent inability to avoid power lines.
- [NTSB SEA02FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02FA005.md): Piper PA-18 · Sandy, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2001 · N7502K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees while attempting to land in a field after entering an area of instrument meteorological conditions. Factors include low ceilings, rain, fog, strong winds, mountainous/hilly terrain, the pilot's…
- [NTSB NYC02FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02FA009.md): Cessna 152 · Middlefield, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2001 · N94567 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude while maneuvering, which resulted in a collision with terrain. Factors in the accident were the dark night, rising terrain, and clouds.
- [NTSB NYC02LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA008.md): Aerospatiale ATR 42-320 · Yardley, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2001 · N34820 · Substantial damage
  > an in flight collision with birds.
- [NTSB FTW02LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA016.md): Thunder and Colt AX8-90 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2001 · N407TC · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the obstacles during landing. A contributing factor was the gusty winds.
- [NTSB LAX02FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA003.md): Edge 540 · San Juan Capist, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2001 · N541TW · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate terrain/object altitude clearance while intentionally performing low level aerobatics, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control.
- [NTSB LAX02LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA001.md): Aero Commander 500 · Petaluma, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2001 · N7846C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent (dark, nighttime) VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and subsequent loss of altitude control. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight weather evaluation.
- [NTSB FTW01LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA213.md): Cameron Balloon N-77 · McKinney, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2001 · N60206 · No damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the fence while landing. A contributing factor was the high wind condition.
- [NTSB FTW01LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA211.md): WSK PZL Mielec PZL M18B · Plainview, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2001 · N203MC · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the stand pipe while maneuvering during aerial application.
- [NTSB SEA01LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA173.md): Kaman HH-43 · Bonners Ferry, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2001 · N55714 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout which lead to his failure to maintain clearance from the nearby trees while in a high-hover. Factors include mountainous/hilly terrain, and tall trees in the area where the helicopter was hovering.
- [NTSB DEN01FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01FA161.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Pagosa Springs, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2001 · N161RB · Destroyed
  > the flight crews' intentional low altitude flight, and failure to maintain obstacle clearance.
- [NTSB LAX01LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA304.md): Aerospatiale AS350BA · Chico, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2001 · N911NT · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate in-flight decision and delay in initiating a go-around during an encounter with brown out conditions, which led to his failure to maintain alignment of the helicopter with the intended go-around flight path and a resulting collision…
- [NTSB IAD01LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA106.md): Digimas Starduster Too · Watertown, CT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2001 · N49894 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's inattention while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in collision with trees. A factor in the accident was the student pilot's intentional low-altitude maneuvering.
- [NTSB SEA01TA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01TA172.md): Bell 205 · Troy, MT · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 17, 2001 · N458CC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain seperation/clearance from trees while maneuvering.
- [NTSB LAX01LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA286.md): Cessna 172L · Tucson, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2001 · N4312Q · Destroyed
  > the pilot's controlled descent into a residence for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DCA01MA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA01MA063.md): Boeing 767-200ER · New York City, NY · Accident · 65 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2001 · N612UA · Destroyed
  > The Safety Board did not determine the probable cause and does not plan to issue a report or open a public docket. The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 are under the jurisdiction of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The Safety Board provided…
- [NTSB DCA01MA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA01MA060.md): Boeing 767-200ER · New York City, NY · Accident · 92 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2001 · N334AA · Destroyed
  > The Safety Board did not determine the probable cause and does not plan to issue a report or open a public docket. The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 are under the jurisdiction of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The Safety Board provided…
- [NTSB SEA01LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA170.md): Cessna 182J · Gold Beach, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2001 · N3056F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain proper alignment while on final approach and clearance from trees. The pilot's lack of total experience in this type of mountain flying operation was a factor.
- [NTSB DEN01LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA159.md): Boeing A75N1 (PT17) · Watkins, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2001 · N1259V · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the guy wire.
- [NTSB CHI01FA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA312.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Downers Grove, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2001 · N81557 · Destroyed
  > the improper preflight planning/preparation and the short field take off/procedure not followed by the pilot. Contributing factors were the airplane's forward center of gravity, the variable gusting wind and improper weight and balance calculations by…
- [NTSB LAX01LA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA300.md): Cessna 182G · Cottonwood, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2001 · N3250S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain/maintain a proper descent rate, as well as prematurely starting his decent during nighttime operations, subsequently colliding with 60-foot power lines 4 miles from the airport.
- [NTSB FTW01LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA203.md): Grumman G-164B · Lydia, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2001 · N48655 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a marked tower while maneuvering.
- [NTSB CHI01LA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA310.md): Mooney M20K · Croswell, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2001 · N252YX · Destroyed
  > The pilots failure to abort the takeoff. Factors were the pole and the trees.
- [NTSB SEA01LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA164.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Winston, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2001 · N95223 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fence during the initial takeoff. A fence was a factor.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2001&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 year(c."eventDate") = 2001
  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&year=2001

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