# 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 ATL96LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA038.md): Cessna 172 · Sanford, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 1996 · N53588 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command's excessive taxi speed and his failure to maintain adequate clearance from obstacles.
- [NTSB FTW96LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA102.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Spicewood, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 1996 · N41381 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's intentional evasive maneuver to avoid colliding with a deer on the runway during landing. A factor was the bush that the airplane collided with during the aborted landing.
- [NTSB CHI96LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA078.md): Piper J3C-65 · Mount Horeb, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 1996 · N1412N · No damage
  > failure of the pilot to see-and-avoid the pedestrian. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, his landing on a closed airstrip, and the snow covered terrain.
- [NTSB CHI96LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA077.md): Piper PA-28-180C · West Liberty, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1996 · N8221W · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and an intentional ground loop/swerve. A factor in the accident was the wet grass runway.
- [NTSB LAX96LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA089.md): Aerostar RX-8 · Lucerne Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1995 · N70107 · Substantial damage
  > the balloon's encounter with unexpected high wind conditions, and the pilot's inability to stop the balloon prior to contacting ground obstructions.
- [NTSB ATL96LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA028.md): Boeing 737-232 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1995 · N306DL · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the tug driver, who was towing the Lockheed L-1011, to ensure that clearance was maintained from the Boeing 737, which was standing.
- [NTSB FTW96LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA074.md): Beech 200 · Ingleside, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1995 · N231RL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision, while evading law enforcement personnel during an illegal/unauthorized operation.
- [NTSB LAX96LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA073.md): Cessna 172 · Mohave Valley, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1995 · N8987V · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to assure that clearance was maintained while taxiing in proximity of buildings at an excessive taxi speed.
- [NTSB CHI96LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA050.md): Beech B90 · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1995 · N551SS · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the hangar while taxiing. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's impairment due to alcohol.
- [NTSB NYC96LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA031.md): Champion 7ECA · Lacona, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1995 · N11081 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight/planning, and his failure to remain clear of obstacles, including a tree trunk.
- [NTSB MIA96LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA025.md): Cessna 150L · Lantana, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1995 · N18201 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to use the checklist and to set the parking brakes prior to engine start.
- [NTSB ATL96LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA011.md): Cessna 421 · Peachtree City, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1995 · N707WC · Substantial damage
  > Deer on the runway during a night landing that resulted in the collision.
- [NTSB SEA96LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA019.md): Maule M-6-235 · Wisdom, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1995 · N5646Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the fence post. Factors include sunglare, slush covered terrain, and the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI96LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA026.md): Cessna 150 · Wabash, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1995 · N21960 · Substantial damage
  > deer that went onto the runway as the aircraft was landing. The light condition at dusk was a related factor.
- [NTSB ANC96LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA013.md): Cessna 206 · Kodiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1995 · N7430N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout. A factor associated with the accident is reduced visibility due to sun glare.
- [NTSB SEA96LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA002.md): Cessna A185E · Ola, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1995 · N70221 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation by failing to determine that the takeoff area was clear of obstructions. The rock was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI95LA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA338.md): Helio U-10D · Wellsville, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1995 · N2706J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper weather evaluation. A factor was the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions.
- [NTSB CHI95LA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA331.md): Piper PA-28 · Poseyville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1995 · N39999 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's poor judgement in making a night takeoff on an unlit runway and his failure to maintain proper runway alignment. Factors associated with the accident were the hay bale, the night conditions and the unlit runway.
- [NTSB CHI95LA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA329.md): Aeronca 7EC · Hudson, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1995 · N4666E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper decision to attempt a touch-and-go on a short airstrip.
- [NTSB BFO95LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA095.md): Snow S2A · Pasadena, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1995 · N4977C · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inability to maintain directional control due to the failure of the right brake during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ANC95LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA174.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Big Delta, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1995 · N3991Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable step taxi/takeoff area. The submerged object was a related factor.
- [NTSB SEA95LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA203.md): Eiriavion PIK 20B · Ephrata, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1995 · CFTSW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from from the fence post. The sunglare was a factor.
- [NTSB MIA95LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA218.md): Boeing 737-4Q8 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1995 · N405KW · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the company driver of the vehicle (paymover) and uncommanded movement of the paymover for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW95LA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA366.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Fort Collins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1995 · N5448F · Substantial damage
  > Failure by the pilot to properly plan his flight and check NOTAMS prior to departure. A factor was obstructions in the runway construction zone.
- [NTSB FTW95LA369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA369.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Fort Collins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1995 · N8450B · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to attain the proper touchdown point for landing. A factor relating to the accident was: a misreading or misunderstanding of the NOTAMS.
- [NTSB ATL95LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA163.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Kissimmee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1995 · N100TL · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate visual lookout by the driver of the vehicle. A factor in the accident was the inoperative anti-collision lights of the aircraft.
- [NTSB ANC95LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA148.md): Cessna 182 · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1995 · N4728D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an inadequately prepared landing area.
- [NTSB FTW95LA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA362.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Dalhart, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1995 · N3169U · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff.
- [NTSB BFO95LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA080.md): Cessna 182F · Mitchellville, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1995 · N3516U · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA95LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA176.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Panguitch, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1995 · N23AF · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudgment of the distance from the sign post.
- [NTSB MIA95LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA196.md): Boeing 727-264 · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1995 · N764AT · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the ground crew to follow procedures/directives requiring that the airplane brakes be set before disconnecting the tow bar from the airplane.
- [NTSB BFO95LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA076.md): Cessna 172D · Hague, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1995 · N2418Y · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain proper alignment with the runway during the landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the crosswind and the proximity of tall corn (crop) to the narrow runway.
- [NTSB LAX95LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA276.md): North American AT-6B · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1995 · N105DG · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The failure of the pilot of the other aircraft to follow pre-briefed instructions and failure to see and avoid the preceding aircraft awaiting takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW95LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA325.md): Rolladen-Schneider LS-3-17 · Sandia Park, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1995 · N48EH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper evaluation of the developing thunderstorm activity. Factors were the weather and the lack of suitable terrain for the precautionary landing.
- [NTSB ANC95LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA120.md): Cessna 182 · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1995 · N2643F · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to remain clear of the duck shack (building) during the takeoff roll. The crosswind and proximity of the building were related factors.
- [NTSB ATL95LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA148.md): Piper PA-12 · N. Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1995 · N3036M · Substantial damage
  > The improper starting procedure used by the pilot in that he failed to use wheel chocks to preclude aircraft movement. Additionally, the throttle was not placed in the idle position.
- [NTSB CHI95LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA238.md): Grumman AA-1B · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1995 · N8976L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance.
- [NTSB LAX95LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA265.md): Piper PA-28-151 · San Luis Obispo, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1995 · N41521 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to lower the flaps to the correct short field takeoff setting as specified in the aircraft's Pilot Operating Handbook.
- [NTSB LAX95LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA255.md): Embraer EMB-120 RT · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1995 · N268UE · Substantial damage
  > the captain's decision to taxi across a non-movement aircraft parking area instead of using the designated taxi lane to exit the ramp. A factor in the accident was the dark night environmental lighting conditions.
- [NTSB FTW95LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA305.md): Schweizer SGS 126B · Durango, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1995 · N8611R · Substantial damage
  > Inaccurate weather evaluation by the pilot-in-command. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI95LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA218.md): Beech C24R · Freeport, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1995 · N67100 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB MIA95LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA170.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Winstonville, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1995 · N6323Y · Substantial damage
  > Poor preflight planning/preparation and clearance not maintained by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB LAX95LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA228.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Palm Springs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1995 · N6911P · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from a fence post while taxiing.
- [NTSB CHI95LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA194.md): Piper J-5A · Wausau, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1995 · N40888 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudgment of the clearance between the airplane and the fuel pumps.
- [NTSB FTW95LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA250.md): Cessna 172N · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1995 · N6542F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain runway alignment. Factors were the pilot's failure to perform a go-around and his lack of total experience in the make and model of airplane.
- [NTSB ATL95LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA114.md): Cessna 172 · Peachtree City, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1995 · N73785 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate lookout while maneuvering on the ramp which resulted in his misjudging the clearance between his airplane and parked aircraft.
- [NTSB LAX95LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA209.md): Beech E35 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1995 · N3875B · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a taxiway sign while taxiing clear of the runway.
- [NTSB CHI95LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA170.md): Airbus Industrie A-320-211 · St Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1995 · N326US · Substantial damage
  > the captain's not maintaining crew/group coordination. Factors were the captain's diverted attention and his not maintaining visual separation.
- [NTSB MIA95LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA137.md): Cessna T210N · Homestead, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1995 · N6167Y · Substantial damage
  > Binding (mechanical) of the right elevator with the right horizontal stabilizer after collision with a dog at the right horizontal stabilizer during rotation. The deformation of the stabilizer reduced the pilot-in-commmand's ability to operate the elevator.
- [NTSB MIA95LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA135.md): Boeing 727-232 · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1995 · N489DA · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the ground pushback crew to follow delta airlines pushback procedures and place a signalman forward of the aircraft in view of the captain during pushback. This resulted in the captain not being aware that the tug tow bar had disconnected and…

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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
```

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