# NTSB investigations: Midair collision

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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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB LAX03FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA066.md): Cessna 182H · Parker, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 2003 · N8567S · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > failure of both pilot's to see and avoid one another while maneuvering in the traffic pattern. A factor in the accident was the inability of the Cessna pilot to communicate on the CTAF frequency due to the limitations of his radios.
- [NTSB NYC03FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA021.md): Mooney M10 · Fairfield, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2002 · N9502V · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate visual lookout of both pilots. Factors in the accident were the FAA controller's failure to provide a traffic advisory, the improper decision among the three controllers to leave only one controller in the cab, and night conditions.
- [NTSB FTW03LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA022.md): Piper PA-22 · Big Spring, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2002 · N1456A · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the failure of both pilots to maintain visual separation with each other. Factors were the Cessna pilot's inability to listen to or make radio transmissions and the Piper pilot's nonstandard traffic pattern.
- [NTSB MIA03FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03FA007.md): Cessna 172M · Coral Springs, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2002 · N9840V · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of the dual students and flight instructors on both N9840V and N6101F to see and avoid each other, which resulted in a midair collision.
- [NTSB LAX02FA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA288.md): Mooney M-20E · Carlsbad, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2002 · N7199U · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilots of both airplanes to maintain an adequate visual lookout and to see and avoid each other. A contributing factor was the failure of the controller to detect and resolve the conflict between the airplanes.
- [NTSB ANC02LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA098.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2002 · N64393 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual outlook during cruise climb, which resulted in a midair collision between the two airplanes.
- [NTSB MIA02LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA119.md): Cessna 208B · Isla De Vieques, PR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2002 · N786DM · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the failure of both pilots to see and avoid, also causal was the failure of the pilot of the Britten-Norman Islander (N663VL) to yield right of way to an aircraft in the traffic pattern.
- [NTSB ATL02FA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA076.md): Flugzeugbau EA-300L · Lakeland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2002 · N125EX · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The Extra 300L pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout resulting in a midair collision while landing. Contributing to the accident was the Extra 300L pilot's failure to follow written instructions contained in the NOTAM, and ATC instructions resulting in…
- [NTSB ATL02FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA074.md): Piper PA-16 · Lakeland, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2002 · N5293H · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the PA-16 pilot to maintain a visual lookout and to yield the right-of-way to a lower aircraft while on final approach resulting in a midair collision. Contributing to the accident was the failure of both pilot's to adhere to an ATC clearance…
- [NTSB LAX02FA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA110.md): Pilatus UV-20A · Marana, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 2002 · N23253 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > the failure of both pilots to maintain an adequate visual lookout. The failure of the Pilatus pilot to report his proper position was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI02IA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02IA085.md): Beech BE-55 · Springfield, MO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 2002 · N66X · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The inadequate visual lookout by the flightcrew of the other airplane.
- [NTSB ATL02LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA012.md): Extra Flugzeugbau EA300/L · St. Augustine, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2001 · N2XA · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The pilot of the other airplanes failure to maintain a visual lookout and yield the right-of-way to a lower airplane while landing. This resulted in an inadvertent midair collision. Contributing to the accident was reported excessive radio communication on…
- [NTSB LAX01GA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01GA291.md): Grumman TS-2A · Hopland, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Aug 28, 2001 · N442DF · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > the failure of both pilots to maintain an adequate visual lookout. The failure of the pilot in Tanker 87 to comply with suggested procedures regarding positive radio contact and orbit entry was a factor.
- [NTSB DEN01TA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01TA134.md): Bell 205A-1 · Jackson, WY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 31, 2001 · N205BR · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the Bell 212 helicopter pilot's inadequate visual lookout which resulted in a midair collision.
- [NTSB SEA01LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA122.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Bozeman, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2001 · N9341T · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot of another aircraft failed to maintain clearance while maneuvering for a formation flight. An updraft was a factor.
- [NTSB ATL01LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA063.md): Air Tractor 502B · Anguilla, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2001 · N257LA · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Failure of both pilots to maintain visual lookout, resulting in an in-flight collision. A factor was sun glare.
- [NTSB LAX01FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA101.md): Cessna 152 · Long Beach, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 2001 · N68763 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of the flight crews of both airplanes to maintain adequate visual lookout for traffic.
- [NTSB FTW01FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01FA058.md): Cessna 152 · Platter, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 2001 · N114SS · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > the failure of both pilots to maintain a visual lookout, which resulted in a mid-air collision over a lake. A contributing factor to the accident was the sun glare from the setting sun.
- [NTSB FTW01FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01FA025.md): Cessna 172N · Katy, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 2000 · N6521D · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the failure of both pilot's to maintain visual lookout during cruise flight. A contributory factor was the sun glare, which obscured the Cessna 150 pilot's visual lookout.
- [NTSB MIA01FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01FA028.md): Lockheed-Martin F-16CG · Bradenton, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2000 · USAF · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > the failure of the F-16 flight lead pilot and F-16 accident pilot to maintain an adequate visual lookout while maneuvering. Factors contributing to the accident were: the F-16 flight lead pilot’s decision to discontinue radar traffic advisory service, the…
- [NTSB LAX01FA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA018.md): Beech C90 · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2000 · N1801B · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot of the other airplane to correctly set a new transponder code and an anomaly in ATC software that precluded the controller from manually overriding the resulting inhibition of displayed data. Factors in the accident were impaired…
- [NTSB ATL00FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00FA091.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Ft. Pierce, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2000 · N9208N · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Failure of local controller to provide adequate spacing between two airplanes that resulted in a midair collision. Contributing Factors: the local controller declined receiving a formal brief before relieving the controller on duty. The controller who was…
- [NTSB LAX00LA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA315.md): Pitts S1S · Westminister, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2000 · N9PJ · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot of the Pitts misjudged the clearance while maneuvering under the Cessna.
- [NTSB FTW00LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA233.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Deerpark, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2000 · N9136U · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > the failure of both pilots to maintain a visual outlook during landing approach. A contributing factor was both pilot's failure to follow recommended traffic patterns.
- [NTSB DEN00LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA148.md): Cessna 150H · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2000 · N6999S · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the failure of both pilots to maintain visual lookout. A contributing factor was the pilot not following recommended traffic pattern procedures.
- [NTSB DCA00MA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA00MA080.md): Piper PA-31 Navajo · Burlington Twp., NJ · Accident · 11 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2000 · N27944 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > the failure of the pilots of the two airplanes to see and avoid each other and maintain proper airspace separation during visual flight rules flight.
- [NTSB MIA00FA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA190.md): Learjet 55 · Boca Raton, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2000 · N220JC · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot's of both airplanes to maintain a visual lookout (while climbing and maneuvering) resulting in an in-flight collision and subsequent collision with residences and terrain.
- [NTSB MIA00FA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA172.md): Avions Mudry ET Cie CAP 10B · Bunnell, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 27, 2000 · N82BW · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > A midair collision due to the failure of the wingman to maintain proper clearance between his aircraft and the lead aircraft while conducting formation aerobatics and the subsequent loss of control of both aircraft resulting in an uncontrolled descent and…
- [NTSB FTW00FA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00FA154.md): Cessna 152 · Noble, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 25, 2000 · N45973 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > the failure of both pilots to maintain visual lookout.
- [NTSB IAD00LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA027.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Erwinna, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2000 · N2520Z · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the improper entry into the traffic pattern by the pilot of the Piper airplane and the inadequate lookout by the pilots in both airplanes. A factor in the accident was that radio communication was not possible because the Piper was not so equipped, and the…
- [NTSB MIA00FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA107.md): Cessna 310D · Stuart, FL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2000 · N6744T · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > the failure of both pilots to maintain an adequate visual lookout, resulting in both airplanes colliding in flight. Contributing to the accident were: 1) inadequate approach/departure control service by ATC approach/departure personnel, and the failure of the…
- [NTSB LAX00FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA101.md): Cessna 172N · Palm Springs, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2000 · N6479D · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the failure of both flight crews to see and avoid the other airplane while operating in the traffic pattern, which resulted in a mid-air collision. A contributing factor was the failure of the arriving aircraft to comply with air traffic control requests by…
- [NTSB FTW00FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00FA083.md): Cessna 182M · Mcalester, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2000 · N91994 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of both pilots to maintain visual lookout while maneuvering in the traffic pattern.
- [NTSB NYC00LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA081.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Parkertown, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 2000 · N8264G · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate visual lookout by the pilots of both airplanes.
- [NTSB ATL00LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA025.md): Cessna 152 · Clearwater, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 2000 · N757XF · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout during flight operations under Visual Flight Rules. A factor is that the pilot was not on the airport radio frequency.
- [NTSB CHI00MA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00MA066.md): Moravan Z242L · Zion, IL · Accident · 3 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2000 · N5ZA · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Clearance not maintained by the pilot of the other airplane. A factor relating to the accident was the airport control tower's local controller's failure to provide effective sequencing.
- [NTSB LAX00FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA093.md): Gray Questair Venture · Sylmar, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 2000 · N869DG · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The pilots' inadequate visual lookout in visual conditions and class 'E' airspace. Contributing to the accident were the initial position report location and the approach speed of the Questair.
- [NTSB NYC00FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA058.md): Cessna 172P · Leominster, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1999 · N96273 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's failure to see and avoid the private pilot's airplane. Factors included the student pilot's non-standard traffic pattern entry, the private pilot's failure to check for other traffic before turning onto final, and the position of the sun…
- [NTSB MIA00FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA041.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Deland, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1999 · N3038N · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The inadequate visual lookout by the pilot-in-command (PIC)/certified flight instructor (CFI) of both aircraft. Contributing factors in the accident were: 1) the frequency congestion of the CTAF 2) the poor in-flight planning decision by the PIC/CFI of the…
- [NTSB SEA00FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00FA021.md): Bell 206L-3 · Seattle, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1999 · N206AC · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Adequate separation and lookout not maintained by the pilots of both aircraft.
- [NTSB DEN00LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA016.md): Cessna 150E · Longmont, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1999 · N6158T · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot of the other aircraft's failure to follow right-of-way VFR procedures and inadequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB SEA00IA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00IA007.md): Cessna 172P · Wenatchee, WA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1999 · N54844 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The failure of the pilots in both aircraft to maintain an adequate visual lookout. Haze was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI00FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA003.md): Beech D-45 · Oswego, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1999 · N300SH · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > the visual lookout not obtained by the pilot of the Beech T-34 and the inadequate procedure by the Lima Lima Flying Squadron. The delayed entry into the maneuver by the pilot of the Beech D-45 was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB ATL99FA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99FA132.md): Continental Copters Tomcat MK5A · Heflin, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1999 · N9010T · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The pilot of N9010T's failure to maintain visual lookout while maneuvering, resulting in a midair collision with N30899. A factor was the sun glare.
- [NTSB NYC99FA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA222.md): Cessna 337C · North Adams, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1999 · N973FS · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > the failure of the pilot of the Cessna 305 to follow the instructions issued, and maintain a low altitude. A factor was the delay in evasive action by the pilot of the Cessna 337 after he was first advised that the Cessna 305 was climbing.
- [NTSB SEA99LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA129.md): Vanek Sport Copter · Scappoose, OR · Accident · 3 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1999 · N61887 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of the ultralight operator to see and avoid the landing gyroplane, and the gyroplane pilot's inability to see the departing ultralight vehicle.
- [NTSB CHI99LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA191.md): Beech B19 · Taylor, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1999 · N282L · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the airplane pilot's and the helicopter pilot's failure to maintain visual clearance from each other while in the traffic pattern.
- [NTSB LAX99LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA204.md): Cessna 172P · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1999 · N66018 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the tower (local) air traffic controller to issue a landing sequence to the climbing, high wing Cessna 172 aircraft, and, the controller's failure to maintain visual separation between the two aircraft on downwind leg.
- [NTSB FTW99FA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA153.md): Mooney M20B · Mesquite, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 29, 1999 · N74706 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure by both pilots to maintain visual lookout. A factor was the inadequate radio communications maintained by both pilots while in the traffic pattern.
- [NTSB DEN99FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99FA077.md): Cessna 172Q · Greeley, CO · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 13, 1999 · N96299 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > Failure of both the pilot receiving instruction and the flight instructor to maintain a visual lookout. A factor was the failure of the other pilot to maintain a visual lookout.

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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."mKey" IN (SELECT o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 270)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=270&page=2

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