# NTSB investigations: Collision between aircraft (other than midair)

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 LAX02LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA034.md): Air Tractor AT-401B · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 2001 · N9186J · 2 aircraft · No damage
  > the failure of the AT-401 pilot to maintain clearance with the AT-402 airplane during landing. Contributing factors were the unreliable communication radio in the AT-401, the AT-401 pilot's continued flight with known communication radio problems, and the…
- [NTSB FTW02LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA024.md): Cessna 170A · Giddings, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2001 · N4127G · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the Cessna pilot to maintain directional control while landing, which resulted in a collision with the Lake.
- [NTSB LAX02LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA009.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2001 · N2987Z · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The Bellanca pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing due to his improper brake usage.
- [NTSB LAX02FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA004.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2001 · N15831 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the air traffic controller to provide effective separation on the runway surface as specified in FAA Order 7110.65, Paragraph 3-9-6.
- [NTSB NYC02LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA006.md): Pierce Bushby Mustang II · W Hampton Beach, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2001 · N224HP · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate lookout during the taxi.
- [NTSB MIA01LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA201.md): Cessna 152 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2001 · N89803 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot of N89803 to insure his brakes were set and that the airplane was not rolling prior to diverting his attention to duties inside the cockpit, resulting in N89803 rolling forward and colliding with N8660Q which was parked in front of…
- [NTSB ATL01LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA073.md): Christen Industries Eagle II · Belleview, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2001 · N321JK · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot of the Christian Ealge II, N321JK, failure to maintain visual look out, prior to takeoff.
- [NTSB IAD01LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA062.md): Eaa Chapter 40 Cubby Sport Trainer · Elkton, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2001 · N9685A · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The Cubby pilot's inadequate visual lookout for the Bellanca on the runway, prior to landing.
- [NTSB LAX01LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA172.md): Bell 206B · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2001 · N2102Z · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the ground personnel to maintain clearance between two aircraft on the ramp, while one airplane was taxiing and the other was standing with the engine running and rotor blades turning.
- [NTSB NYC01LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA094.md): Boeing 767-200ER · Boston, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 2001 · N328AA · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The Boeing 767 captain's misjudgment of the distance between his airplane and the stationary Boeing 737, which resulted in a ground collision. A factor was sunglare.
- [NTSB FTW01LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA071.md): Beech 58 · Shreveport, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2001 · N7383R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain visual separation with a parked airplane while taxing. Contributory factors were the dark night light conditions, the rain, and the non-lighted ramp area where the unoccupied airplane was parked.
- [NTSB MIA01FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01FA074.md): American 8KCAB · Leesburg, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 2001 · N123WA · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot of N123WA and the failure of both pilots of N301NL to adequately insure visual separation between their aircraft and other aircraft in the landing pattern, resulting in a runway collision. Factors contributing to the accident were the…
- [NTSB NYC01LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA075.md): Boeing B-737-832 · Boston, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 2001 · N3735D · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate visual lookout by theMD-81's tug driver during the pushback operation.
- [NTSB LAX01LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA075.md): Cessna T210L · San Luis Obispo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 2001 · N2508S · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the other pilot to ensure adequate taxi clearance between aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI01IA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01IA046.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-9-31 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2000 · N9342 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > Failure of the captain to maintain clearance from the other airplane that was stopped. Factors relating to this accident were the snow-covered taxiways and the ground controller disregarding the captain's warning of the unsafe/hazardous situation of being…
- [NTSB NYC01LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA023.md): Bombardier CL-600 · New York, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2000 · N804CA · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The Boeing captain's misjudgment of the distance between his airplane and the CRJ. A factor was the nighttime conditions.
- [NTSB MIA01LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA012.md): Cessna 150L · Leesburg, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2000 · N11938 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot of N331DM to maintain a proper visual lookout and ensure adequate clearance, which resulted in a collision with N11938. A factor in the accident was the failure of each pilot to communicate with the other.
- [NTSB SEA00LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA180.md): Cessna 172L · Everett, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2000 · N7195Q · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The other pilot's improper use (inadvertent release) of the brakes. Contributing factors were, a standing aircraft and the other pilot's diverting his attention from outside his aircraft.
- [NTSB SEA00LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA179.md): Cessna 172P · Friday Harbor, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2000 · N53201 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The Cessna 172 pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the Cessna 182. Factors included aircraft parked/standing on the taxiway and the refueling area, and a congested/confined taxiway.
- [NTSB CHI00LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA254.md): Cessna 208B · North Platte, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2000 · N1116Y · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > the pilot of the other airplane not maintaining clearance while taxiing. A factor was the dark night.
- [NTSB ANC00LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA074.md): Cessna 206 · King Salmon, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2000 · N495K · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate visual lookout by the pilot of the other airplane, and the inadequate radio traffic advisories by the pilots of both airplanes.
- [NTSB NYC00IA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00IA100.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-88 · Boston, MA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 2000 · N944DL · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > the failure of the ground pushback crew to maintain an adequate clearance from a nearby airplane during pushback.
- [NTSB MIA00FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA103.md): Cessna 172K · Sarasota, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 2000 · N79960 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of the supervisor/ground controller and the local controller to provide effective separation between the accident airplanes on the runway, resulting in a collision during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot and…
- [NTSB LAX00LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA060.md): Pitts S-2B · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1999 · N87WA · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The failure of the pilot of the other airplane to maintain an adequate obstruction clearance while taxiing.
- [NTSB SEA00LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA026.md): Rockwell NA-265-65 · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1999 · N920DY · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate visual lookout and clearance was not maintained. Diverted attention, dark night conditions and rain were factors.
- [NTSB LAX00LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA011.md): Waco UPF7 · Jean, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1999 · N32186 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The pilot of the other airplane's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout while taxiing for departure. Factors in the accident were: the narrow nature of the taxiway and the pilot of the other airplane's subsequent inability to S-turn for better…
- [NTSB FTW99LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA245.md): Cessna 150K · Springdale, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1999 · N6015G · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate visual lookout by both pilots.
- [NTSB ANC99LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA107.md): de Havilland DHC-6-300 · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1999 · N288SA · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > A failure of ground handling personnel to verify a release procedure/directive, and removal of the airplane's tiedown, and subsequent collision with a parked airplane.
- [NTSB LAX99FA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA218.md): Boeing 747-4F6B · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1999 · N751PR · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > Airport management's failure to ensure that its current operating procedure, which required the arriving airplane to power into the terminal gate, was being used. Also causal was (1) the ground service company's utilization of an outdated arrival procedure…
- [NTSB LAX99LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA127.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1999 · N4188E · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the local and ground controller to coordinate the clearances of both aircraft and to maintain separation of the traffic in the taxiway movement area.
- [NTSB DEN99LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA047.md): Swearingen SA226TC · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1999 · N151SA · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot of N328BA's failure to maintain visual lookout while taxiing, causing the subsequent collision with N151SA.
- [NTSB LAX99LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA086.md): Cessna 150L · Madera, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 1999 · N6979G · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout and to see the stationary airplane on the taxiway ahead.
- [NTSB LAX99LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA059.md): Piper J3C-65 · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1998 · N87714 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > Failure of the pilot-in-command of the other aircraft to see and avoid the stationary Cessna TR182.
- [NTSB LAX99LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA069.md): Cessna 182G · San Andreas, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1998 · N3787U · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The other pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout while taxiing in a confined area between rows of parked aircraft.
- [NTSB IAD99LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA022.md): Pitts S-2B · Easton, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1998 · N340PS · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both the pilot-in-command (CFI) and dual student of the other aircraft (Pitts) to maintain adequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB CHI99LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA040.md): Cessna 172P · Brainerd, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1998 · N52502 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The visual lookout not obtained/maintained by the pilot of the other aircraft. Contributing factors were the unicom frequency not selected and the traffic advisory not issued by the pilot of the other aircraft. An additional factor was the aircraft moving on…
- [NTSB ANC99FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99FA012.md): Boeing 747-400 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1998 · HL741 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The excessive taxi speed by the pilot of the other aircraft. A factor associated with the accident was the other pilot's inadequate maneuver to avoid the parked airplane.
- [NTSB LAX99LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA025.md): de Havilland Tiger Moth DH 82A · Petaluma, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1998 · N838KC · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot in the Tiger Moth to see and avoid traffic. A contributing factor was the delayed reaction of the student pilot in the Cessna to initiate a turnoff of the taxiway once it became apparent that the other airplane did not see him.
- [NTSB LAX98LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA302.md): Bognuda Livio IV Lancair · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1998 · N805L · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain adequate visual surveillance of the taxiway in front of his aircraft to avoid the collision.
- [NTSB CHI98LA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA297.md): Cessna 180 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1998 · N111WF · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the pilot of the other airplane did not maintain proper clearance.
- [NTSB FTW98LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA317.md): Cessna 152 · Dallas, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1998 · N47354 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate visual lookout by the pilots of both airplanes.
- [NTSB CHI98LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA177.md): Mooney M20J · Lincoln, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1998 · N11498 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the pilot of N60BH failed to maintain clearance with N11498. Factors associated with the accident were the diminished visual lookout due to the runway and the tail wheel configuration of N60HB, along with the controllers failure to point out traffic.
- [NTSB MIA98LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA111.md): Steen Skybolt · Sanford, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1998 · N101DT · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot of N101DT to maintain a visual lookout during the taxi phase of his flight and the failure of the ground controller to issue a traffic advisory to N101DT about the location of N6285M.
- [NTSB FTW98LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA080.md): Beech E18S · Dfw Airport, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1997 · N4980V · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > failure of the pilot in the 2nd airplane (N4980V) to see-and-avoid the standing airplane (N2069C). Related factors were: darkness, and inadequate (vague) instructions issued by the UPS ramp controller.
- [NTSB LAX98LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA014.md): Stinson AT-19 · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1997 · N88793 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot of the Stinson AT-19, N88793, inadequate visual lookout and his failure to perform clearing S-turns while taxiing. A related factor was the inherent forward visual restriction of the aircraft's conventional landing gear design.
- [NTSB NYC98LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA008.md): Boeing Stearman PT-17 · Elkton, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1997 · N49760 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate lookout by the pilot of the Cessna and his failure to maintain adequate clearance between his airplane and the active runway. A factor in the accident was the lack of taxiway hold signs or lines.
- [NTSB FTW98LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA004.md): North American Harvard MK IV · Midland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1997 · N13595 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilots of both airplanes to maintain clearance from each other. A factor was their failure to follow procedures/directives.
- [NTSB CHI98LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA008.md): Boeing B75N1 · Cloverdale, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1997 · N75511 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the Boeing pilot failed to identify the Waco airplane on the runway before initiating a takeoff. Factors related to the accident were: the restricted forward visibility of both pilots due to the tailwheel configurations of both airplanes.
- [NTSB NYC97LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA181.md): Boeing Stearman PT-17 · Geneseo, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1997 · N64604 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other aircraft.
- [NTSB ANC97LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA145.md): Cessna 402C · Buckland, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1997 · N2649Z · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot of the Cessna 402C, N2649Z, to maintain adequate clearance while taxiing alongside the stationary Cessna 208B, N1123R.

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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" = 271)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=271&page=2

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