# NTSB investigations: On ground/water 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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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB NYC98LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA177.md): Douglas DC-9-30 · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1998 · N927VJ · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the fuel truck driver to follow airport operating procedures, and yield the right-of-way to the airplane. Factors were the stopped airplane, which obscured the fuel truck from the approaching airplane and the approaching airplane from the fuel…
- [NTSB MIA98LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA234.md): Cessna 172G · Leesburg, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1998 · N5797R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to leave the engine running with no one at the controls as he exited the aircraft to check for wheel chocks in place. This resulted in the aircraft moving uncontrolled and eventually colliding with a fence.
- [NTSB CHI98LA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA330.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Sault Ste Marie, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1998 · N4887S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance between the airplane and the runway marker. A factor contributing to this accident was the runway marker.
- [NTSB FTW98LA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA351.md): Airbus Industrie A-320-231 · Denver, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1998 · N302ML · No damage
  > The failure of the flight crew to comply with braking instructions after being instructed by ground personnel.
- [NTSB LAX98LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA259.md): Cessna 182 · Willits, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1998 · N5705B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an inadequate landing area and failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during the landing roll.
- [NTSB NYC98LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA160.md): Piper PA-28RT-201 · Hackettstown, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1998 · N305RC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to use the airplane's takeoff performance data, and his failure to obtain the proper climb airspeed.
- [NTSB CHI98LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA290.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Mentha, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1998 · N3659T · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper inflight decision to land the airplane on the gravel covered road with an uneven surface that had corn growing next to its edge. A factor in this accident was the pilot selecting an unsuitable landing area.
- [NTSB SEA98IA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98IA153.md): Embraer EMB-135 · Moses Lake, WA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1998 · PTZJA · Minor damage
  > Aircraft control was not maintained.
- [NTSB FTW98LA353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA353.md): de Havilland DH-8-202 · Telluride, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1998 · N449YV · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate chocks and inadequate chocking procedures by the operator. Factors were the unavailability of the parking brake and sloping terrain.
- [NTSB FTW98LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA336.md): Grumman American AA-5B · Cody, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1998 · N28241 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout while taxiing the aircraft.
- [NTSB SEA98LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA151.md): Curtiss-Wright 12W · Woodland, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1998 · N11715 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command misjudged clearance from high vegetation when he landed. Factors include inadequate mowing of high vegetation by airport personnel, providing insufficient clearance for the wingspan of landing airplanes
- [NTSB CHI98IA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98IA275.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-83 · Saint Louis, MO · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1998 · N9620D · Minor damage
  > the failure of the flight crew to maintain clearance from the sweeper truck. A factor in the incident was the sweeper truck.
- [NTSB ANC98LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA111.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Tyonek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1998 · N96346 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. A factor associated with the accident were willow trees near the airstrip.
- [NTSB MIA98LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA204.md): Cessna 182P · Concord, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1998 · N7619N · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control and his failure to maintain wingtip clearance with trees that border the right side of the runway.
- [NTSB SEA98LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA134.md): Nelson Cygnet SF-2A · Newberg, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1998 · N191LM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control. Factors contributing were the pilot-in-command's lack of experience in make of aircraft (i.e., use of toe brakes) and the fence post.
- [NTSB IAD98LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA100.md): Cessna 172L · Lincoln Park, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1998 · N19667 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate visual lookout by the pilot, which resulted in his failure to see and avoid the fuel truck. Related factors were the truck and the pilot was unfamiliar with that area.
- [NTSB SEA98LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA117.md): Cessna 182N · Big Creek, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1998 · N92519 · Substantial damage
  > Directional control was not maintained. A wet runway surface was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA98LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA118.md): Dassault Mystere Falcon 900 · Hamilton, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1998 · N900CS · Substantial damage
  > Partial failure of the anti-skid brake system due to contamination.
- [NTSB ANC98LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA085.md): Lockheed L-382G · Huslia, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1998 · N402LC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper alignment of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB SEA98LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA108.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Manzanita, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1998 · N6556J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted takeoff. Factors include a crosswind gust during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB FTW98FA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA273.md): Boeing 737-322 · Denver, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1998 · N364UA · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate visual lookout by ground personnel (tug operator). Factors include failure of the airline to provide proper assistance (wing walkers) to the tug operator, and inadequate pushback procedures by the airline; inattention of the catering truck driver,…
- [NTSB SEA98LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA094.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · North Plains, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1998 · N65918 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his failure to maintain clearance from a pole. Contributing factors were rain and an overcast which resulted in less than optimal conditions to detect the pole.
- [NTSB LAX98LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA190.md): Fones Z-MAX 1300 · Buckeye, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1998 · N140FF · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft during the landing approach, and his poor in-flight planning in making an off-airport landing at an unsuitable landing area.
- [NTSB SEA98LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA085.md): Piper PA-30 · Everett, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1998 · N98NT · Minor damage
  > The pilot-in-command's exiting the aircraft with both engines running to remove a wheel chock. A factor was the inadequate preflight of the aircraft (not removing the chock) prior to engine start.
- [NTSB FTW98LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA255.md): Cessna 150L · Pearland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1998 · N19271 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of the wrong runway/landing area. A factor was the lack of visual runway cues available to the pilot.
- [NTSB LAX98LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA163.md): Cessna 172A · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1998 · N7222T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance due to his inadequate visual lookout and selection of the wrong taxi route. Contributing factors were the pilot's diverted attention while taxiing in the vicinity of a construction area.
- [NTSB CHI98LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA149.md): Cessna 172M · Elkhart, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1998 · N8994V · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's disorientation that led him to believe he was on the active runway. A factor was the pilot's inattentiveness.
- [NTSB SEA98LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA071.md): Cessna 172M · Ocean Shores, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1998 · N1673V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a light standard (utility pole) just off the edge of the parking ramp. Factors include a light standard placed near the edge of the parking ramp.
- [NTSB MIA98LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA143.md): Orlando Heli Air TR-2000 · Lakeland, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1998 · N202TR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touch down point (landed left of runway) on landing.
- [NTSB CHI98LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA141.md): Cessna 172M · Superior, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1998 · N13834 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the sign. Factors associated with the accident were the sign which the airplane contacted and inadequate preflight planning/preparation.
- [NTSB ATL98LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA064.md): Dennis L. Long Pitts S-2A · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1998 · N60DL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an attempted takeoff. A factor was the reported crosswind condition.
- [NTSB MIA98LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA124.md): Douglas DC-10-10F · Memphis, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1998 · N68053 · Substantial damage
  > The tug operator's (maintenance representative) inadequate visual lookout during pushback.
- [NTSB IAD98LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA041.md): Cessna 152 · Windsor Locks, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1998 · N5357H · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inattention during taxi, which resulted in the collision with a fuel truck.
- [NTSB CHI98LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA108.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Steele, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1998 · N1524H · Substantial damage
  > the pilot failed to maintain an adequate visual lookout. A factor was the pile of gravel in the taxiway.
- [NTSB NYC98LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA075.md): Fokker F-100 · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1998 · N863US · Substantial damage
  > The driver's failure to maintain clearance from the parked airplane. Related factors were night conditions and the driver's diverted attention.
- [NTSB FTW98LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA149.md): Fairchild SA227-AC · Tyler, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1998 · N730C · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the golf cart's driver to shutdown the engine and set the parking brake before exiting, which resulted in an unmanned runaway cart.
- [NTSB IAD98LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA036.md): Canadair CL600-2B19 · Covington, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1998 · N937CA · Substantial damage
  > The driver's operation of a ground vehicle at night with an inoperative windshield wiper and an obscured windscreen against company regulations which resulted in a collision with a parked aircraft.
- [NTSB ANC98LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA023.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Naknek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 1998 · N38186 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout. Factors in the accident were flat lighting conditions, and inadequate airport facilities.
- [NTSB MIA98LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA086.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Lake Murray, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1998 · N3020P · Substantial damage
  > A collision with an unknown submerged.
- [NTSB MIA98LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA077.md): Cessna 152 · Georgetown, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1998 · N25952 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff from an unsuitable area of roadway, following a forced landing after the engine had lost power, due to fuel exhaustion; and his failure to maintain clearance from obstructions, while attempting the takeoff. The…
- [NTSB NYC98LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA064.md): Cessna 182 · East Moriches, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1998 · N7275E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper planning/decision, and failure to attain rotation the airplane for lift-off, which led to an aborted takeoff and collision with a fence. The proximity of the fence was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW98LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA114.md): Cessna 500 · Horseshoe Bay, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 1998 · N9AX · Substantial damage
  > the entrance of deer onto the runway, which resulted in an unavoidable impact. Darknes was a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX98LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA082.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Chinle, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 1998 · N47744 · Substantial damage
  > the airport personnel's failure to provide an adequate perimeter barrier to prevent animals from entering the runway area. A factor in the accident was the dark night lighting conditions which hindered the pilot's ability to detect animals on the runway…
- [NTSB FTW98LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA110.md): Aviat A-1 · Buena Vista, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 1998 · N503MZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors were the crosswind changing to a tailwind, and the pilot's lack of experience in the type of aircraft.
- [NTSB FTW98LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA108.md): Cessna 340 · Wagoner, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 1998 · N340CK · Substantial damage
  > the entrance of deer onto the runway, which resulted in an unavoidable impact. Darkness was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI98LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA087.md): Piper J3C · Mankato, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 1998 · N110RR · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and not maintaining proper alignment. Factors contributing to the accident were the snow covered terrain and the lack of depth perception it produced.
- [NTSB IAD98LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA023.md): Beech 1900D · Saranac Lake, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 1998 · N854CA · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate snow removal from the runway by airport personnel which left a snow bank extending onto the runway.
- [NTSB MIA98LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA059.md): Valentin Tiafun 17E · Pensacola, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1998 · N16MA · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision and failure to see-and-avoid an obstruction during a precautionary landing on a paved road. Factors relating to the accident were: the resultant low fuel condition, and an obstruction in the precautionary…
- [NTSB FTW98LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA094.md): Champion 7KCAB · Leadville, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 1998 · N5275X · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors were a sudden windshift from a headwind to a quartering tailwind, and the snowbank.
- [NTSB LAX98LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA070.md): British Aerospace Jetstream 3101 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 1998 · N752JX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exercising poor judgement to continue to taxi under a covered T-hanger during nighttime conditions without proper clearance between the hanger and the aircraft.

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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" = 310)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=310&page=11

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