# 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 LAX92LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA007.md): Cessna 421C · Santa Monica, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1991 · N5486G · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The failure of the pilot of the other aircraft to maintain an adequate visual lookout while taxiing his aircraft.
- [NTSB FTW92LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA005.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-8-63F · Dfw Airport, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1991 · N952R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of the wing tip clearance. A factor was the failure of the maintenance personnel to follow procedures and directives pertaining to taxiway and ramp clearance.
- [NTSB SEA91LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA257.md): Cessna 172E · Burns, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1991 · N5680T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in computing aircraft fuel consumption and his failure to land at an alternate airport along the route of flight. Factors relating to the accident were the tree by the landing area and the improper maintenance adjustment of the right magneto.
- [NTSB ATL91LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA181.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Lagrange, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1991 · N26004 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The J-5 pilot's failure to maintain adequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB ANC91LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA153.md): De Havilland DHC-2 MKI · Holitna River, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1991 · N17394 · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's float hit a submerged log during landing on the River, which resulted in the pilot losing control of the airplane and crashing into the water.
- [NTSB CHI91LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA301.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-82 · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1991 · N442AA · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew's failure to maintain adequate clearance from obstacles during ground operations. A related factor is the failure of the drivers of the escort vehicle and the semi trailer to follow established procedures and directives.
- [NTSB DEN91LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA131.md): Piper PA-31T-620 · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1991 · N2FJ · Substantial damage
  > Inadvertent deactivation of aircraft brakes by unqualified person.
- [NTSB ANC91LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA155.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Eagle, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1991 · N4894A · Substantial damage
  > The damage sustained when striking a rock during the previous takeoff roll which resulted in the main landing gear's collapse during landing.
- [NTSB NYC91LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA237.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Johnstown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1991 · N38147 · Substantial damage
  > A collision with a deer while landing. A factor related to the accident was night conditions which restricted the pilot's view of the deer until it was within the illumination of the landing light.
- [NTSB MIA91FA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91FA208.md): Piper PA28-151 · Miami, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1991 · N41306 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the airport agent to exercise caution while driving in reduced visibility due to rain resulting in the collision between the agent's truck and the aircraft she was searching for which had stopped on the taxiway to await assistance. Contributing…
- [NTSB DEN91LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA118.md): Let L-13 · Aspen, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1991 · N2238 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot turning off the runway with excessive speed.
- [NTSB SEA91LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA215.md): Cessna 172N · Everett, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1991 · N738ET · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor related to the accident was: the taxiway marker's lack of frangibility due to its construction.
- [NTSB DEN91LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA115.md): Luscombe 8A · Parker, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1991 · N2253K · Substantial damage
  > Physical impairment of the pilot in command for unknown reasons.
- [NTSB CHI91LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA263.md): Beech 36 · Davenport, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1991 · N25496 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate visual lookout and poor inflight planning and decision making by the pilot of N97867. Factors in the accident are inoperative exterior lights and radio communication not possible.
- [NTSB SEA91LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA166.md): Waco UBF · Lincoln City, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1991 · N13075 · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, and his delay in aborting the takeoff. The tailwind & proximity of trees/brush were related factors.
- [NTSB LAX91LA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA352.md): Cessna 210 · Chino Valley, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1991 · N9542T · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control. A factor in the accident was the slippery condition of the road surface being used as a runway.
- [NTSB LAX91LA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA350.md): Cessna 402C · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1991 · N161TA · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the airport operator to develop animal control procedures for the airport property.
- [NTSB ATL91LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA152.md): Waco UPF-7 · Manning, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1991 · N29926 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, and his failure to abort the takeoff in a timely manner once the airplane had departed the runway surface. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to utilize the entire…
- [NTSB SEA91LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA200.md): Rockwell S-2R · Murtaugh, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1991 · N4865X · Substantial damage
  > The improper preflight planning/decision by the pilot, resulting in his attempt to takeoff with the aircraft loaded over maximum certificated gross takeoff weight.
- [NTSB NYC91LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA198.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Atlantic City, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1991 · N2237M · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot of N6877M to insure the runway was clear prior to pulling onto the runway.
- [NTSB SEA91LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA199.md): Cessna C-152 · W. Yellowstone, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1991 · N757PR · Substantial damage
  > The failure by the pilot to calculate aircraft fuel comsumption and the pilot's poor inflight planning. Factors relating to the accident were the inadequate preflight planning by the pilot, his lack of qualification and experience, and his disorientation…
- [NTSB SEA91LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA196.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Roy, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1991 · N2322A · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from obstacles during takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW91LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA128.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Heber Springs, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1991 · N8233A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's touchdown at an improper point on the airstrip. A factor was the wet downsloping grass airstrip.
- [NTSB FTW91LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA137.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-80 · Dfw Airport, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1991 · N491AA · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The captain of the other aircraft misjudged clearance between his aircraft and the standing commuter airplane. A factor was the failure by the second pilot of the other airplane to identify a hazardous condition.
- [NTSB SEA91LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA179.md): Cessna 188B · Palouse, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1991 · N731YZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment.
- [NTSB SEA91LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA178.md): Grumman G-164-B · Pullman, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1991 · N6657Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment. Factors include high vegetation growing close to the runway.
- [NTSB SEA91LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA176.md): Mooney M-20K · Mccall, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1991 · N231AS · Substantial damage
  > An on ground collision with an animal during the landing roll. A factor to the accident was: a dark night condition.
- [NTSB NYC91LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA186.md): Cessna 172N · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1991 · N738VP · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate visual lookout which resulted in a ground collision with a parked aircraft. Factors related to the accident was the failure of the pilot to taxi on the taxiway centerline and night conditions.
- [NTSB NYC91LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA180.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Old Bridge, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1991 · N7191W · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both pilots to maintain proper visual lookout. Factor related to the accident was inadequate radio communications by the pilots.
- [NTSB SEA91IA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91IA159.md): Galaxy GLX-7 · Provo, UT · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1991 · N5353A · Minor damage
  > The pilot's diverted attention. Facotrs include on ground contact with a fence.
- [NTSB SEA91LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA152.md): Cessna 172N · Waldron, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1991 · N737BZ · Substantial damage
  > Visual lookout was not maintained, and diverted attention.
- [NTSB ANC91LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA084.md): Maule MX-7-235 · Blair Lakes, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1991 · N5665A · Substantial damage
  > Was the pilot-in-command's failure to assure sufficient obstruction clearance for his airplane during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the high vegetation.
- [NTSB BFO91LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA059.md): Cessna 150G · Stuart, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1991 · N2641J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to observe a hidden object while landing in an open field.
- [NTSB BFO91LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA056.md): Cessna 206 · Frederick, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1991 · N734LN · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot of the other aircraft failed to maintain adequate clearance with a parked aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI91DCJ03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DCJ03.md): Grumman G-164-A · Edgar, NE · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 20, 1991 · N8842H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight inspection.
- [NTSB FTW91LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA101.md): Republic RC-3 · Kingsland, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1991 · N6441K · Minor damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow procedures. A factor was the pilot's lack of expereince in seaplanes.
- [NTSB CHI91LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA194.md): Boeing A75N1 · Mundelein, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1991 · N59791 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's not maintaining visual contact with the previously identified airplane.
- [NTSB LAX91LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA258.md): Beech F33A · Mobile, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1991 · N6486N · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot of the other aircraft to exit the runway onto the taxiway at a speed sufficient to stop prior to colliding with the stopped aircraft.
- [NTSB ANC91LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA065.md): Piper PA-18 · Naknek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1991 · N9727P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the attempted takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the rough takeoff area and the trees along the side of the takeoff area.
- [NTSB MIA91LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA153.md): Cessna 210N · Fernandina Bch, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1991 · N6555Y · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to obtain proper assistance while taxiing the airplane near a parked airplane.
- [NTSB BFO91LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA051.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar STP1 · Quinton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1991 · N949Z · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a moving aircraft.
- [NTSB ANC91LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA063.md): Cessna 185 · Sterling, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1991 · N4649E · No damage
  > The pilot's improper remedial action.
- [NTSB NYC91LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA138.md): Cessna 172N · Canadensis, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1991 · N739GV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper planning/decision. A factor related to the accident was the downhill slope of the runway.
- [NTSB DEN91LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA074.md): Pitts S-2B · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1991 · N603SB · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > Failure of the pilot of the other airplane to maintain visual lookout.
- [NTSB SEA91LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA104.md): Hughes 269B · Grand Ronde, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1991 · N9506F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertently interfered with the controls.
- [NTSB ATL91LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA092.md): Taylorcraft BC12D · Statesboro, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1991 · N95170 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Failure of both pilots to perform a visual lookout sufficiently adequate to avoid a collision at an uncontrolled airport. Factors related to the accident were: failure of the pilot of N95170 to communicate on the common traffic advisory frequency (CTAF) and…
- [NTSB ATL91FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91FA090.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD-88 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 6, 1991 · N938DL · Substantial damage
  > The van driver's inadequate visual lookout and poor division of attention.
- [NTSB MIA91LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA131.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1991 · N150ER · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > Failure of the PA-28 pilot to maintain proper brake pressure, while diverting his attention to his notepad.
- [NTSB LAX91LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA185.md): Cessna 182B · Arvin, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1991 · N7220E · Substantial damage
  > 1) The pilot inadequately compensated for wind conditions; 2) the pilot's improper inflight decision; and 3) the pilot not attaining the proper landing touchdown point.
- [NTSB CHI91IA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91IA144.md): Boeing 727-223 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1991 · N6815 · Minor damage
  > The failure of the ground crew to properly align the airplane in the gate alley during the push back from the gate.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=310&page=20

## 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=19

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