# 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 LAX90LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA255.md): Piper PA28-236 · S. Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1990 · N8442A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance between the aircraft and an obstruction along his ground taxi route. Obstructions along the route and a fence constructed near the ramp are factors in the accident.
- [NTSB ANC90LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA107.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Eielson Afb, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1990 · N8927 · Substantial damage
  > The cfi's failure to take timely action when the dual student did not attain a proper touch down point.
- [NTSB FTW90LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA121.md): Cessna 140 · Fabens, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1990 · N76728 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate visual lookout by the pilots of both aircraft, which resulted in a failure of each pilot to see-and-avoid the other aircraft. A factor related to the accident was: failure of the ryan ST-3KR pilot to make traffic advizories while entering the…
- [NTSB LAX90LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA254.md): Cessna T207A · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1990 · N73204 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgement of clearance from a parked aircraft while taxiing.
- [NTSB NYC90LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA132.md): Boeing 747-230 · Jamaica, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1990 · IDEMC · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The Boeing 747 captain misjudged clearance between his aircraft and the fokker f.28. A factor related to the accident was: self-induced pressure of the Boeing 747 captain.
- [NTSB BFO90LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA056.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Chester, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1990 · N8167R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misidentification of a road for the runway. Factors were sunglare and the pilot's unfamiliarity with the airport, and inadequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB SEA90LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA119.md): Schempp-Hirth Ventus B/16.6 · Hawthorne, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1990 · N90DM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.
- [NTSB DEN90LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA134.md): Cessna A185F · Erie, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1990 · N8389Q · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot receiving instruction to choose suitable terrain for the landing. Contributing to the accident was the cfi's inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB SEA90LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA089.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1990 · N1018H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not adequately compensate for the cross wind conditions while taxiing and failed to maintain clearance between the airplane and a tree on the shoreline. The crosswind was a factor related to the accident.
- [NTSB CHI90LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA129.md): Cecil, Richard C. Starduster II · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1990 · N85RC · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The other pilot's inadequate visual lookout during ground taxi operations.
- [NTSB DEN90LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA110.md): Cessna 205 · Bluff, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1990 · N4807U · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to properly select and survey his landing site.
- [NTSB ANC90LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA089.md): Cessna C-150M · Chakachamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1990 · N9477U · Substantial damage
  > Pilot-in-command's failure to properly survey the landing area and ensure the appropriate width for his airplane.
- [NTSB MIA90LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA122.md): Boeing A75N1 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 1990 · N50072 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The failure of the pilot of the tailwheel equipped airplane to maintain a visual lookout while taxiing.
- [NTSB LAX90LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA167.md): Siai-Marchetti SF 260 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1990 · N260CA · Substantial damage
  > The second pilot's over rotation and the failure of the pilot in command to adequately supervise the conduct of the flight and to make a timely corrective action.
- [NTSB LAX90LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA147.md): Beech F-33A · Goodyear, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1990 · N6508V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow directives and his misjudgement of distance. Contributing to the accident was the airport management's failure to ensure that the building did not pose a hazard.
- [NTSB MIA90FA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90FA105.md): Embraer EMB-110 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1990 · N64CZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain an adequate visual look-out due to his self imposed pressure of taxiing, completing cockpit checklists and obtaining a clearance at the same time.
- [NTSB LAX90LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA146.md): Beech F33A · Yuba City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1990 · N4497S · Substantial damage
  > A dog suddenly running onto the active runway in front of the aircraft resulted in a collision and substantial airframe damage.
- [NTSB ANC90LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA049.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Kayak Island, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1990 · N5061G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use a suitable area to taxi for takeoff. The hidden obstruction (log) was a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX90LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA116.md): Boeing 727-227 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1990 · N271AF · Minor damage
  > The unauthorized intrusion onto the runway environment by a pedestrian.
- [NTSB MIA90LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA084.md): Grumman American AA-1B · San Juan, PR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1990 · N1492R · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft while taxiing.
- [NTSB NYC90LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA066.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-35 · Teterboro, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1990 · N349MA · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot of N349MA failed to see and avoid another airplane taxiing in the same direction.
- [NTSB LAX90FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA062.md): Piper PA-28 · Lincoln, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 1990 · N32744 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate visual lookout by the pilot of the Cessna, which resulted in his failure to see-and-avoid the Piper.
- [NTSB CHI90FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA075.md): Boeing 727 · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1990 · N519FT · Minor damage
  > The tug operator's failure to maintain control of the tug, possibly due to having inadvertently placed or caught his built-up, steel-toe boot under the brake pedal.
- [NTSB DCA90MA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA90MA017.md): Beech A100 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Jan 19, 1990 · N44UE · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > (1) Failure of the federal aviation administration to provide air traffic control procedures that adequately take into consideration human performance factors such as those which resulted in the failure of the north local controller to detect the developing…
- [NTSB MKC90LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA043.md): Cessna 172 · St Cloud, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 1990 · N97984 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate visual outlook by the pilot and his failure to maintain clearance from the light pole. The location of the pole was considered to be a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX90LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA063.md): Mooney Mark 22 · Apple Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 1990 · N7716M · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot of the Mooney to stop his aircraft in a timely manner to avoid a collision.
- [NTSB SEA90LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA031.md): Cessna 172M · Salem, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1989 · N21543 · Substantial damage
  > The pilots inadequate visual lookout while taxiing. Factors related to the accident are: the pilot's diverted attention and the pole.
- [NTSB ATL90FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA040.md): Cessna 182 · Cincinnati, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1989 · N8940T · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the Cessna pilot to remain clear of the helicopter after experiencing a partial power loss.
- [NTSB LAX90LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA051.md): Cessna 172 · Monterey, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1989 · N739EQ · Substantial damage
  > Pilot misjudged clearance between the aircraft's wing tip & the fuel truck. A factor related to the accident was: the proximity of the vehicle (fuel truck).
- [NTSB LAX90LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA081.md): Cessna 414 · Bullhead City, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1989 · N8247Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient clearance between his aircraft and ground objects during a taxi to the ramp area.
- [NTSB ANC90LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA018.md): Cessna 402 · Kotzebue, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1989 · N67941 · Substantial damage
  > Physical impairment of the vehicle driver, from consumption of alcohol, which resulted in a collision with the airplane. The vehicle and dark night were considered to be related factors.
- [NTSB LAX90LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA045.md): North American P-51D · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1989 · N5415V · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The P-51 pilot's failure to see and avoid the standing C-172.
- [NTSB MIA90IA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90IA036.md): Waco UPF-7 · Key West, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1989 · N32133 · No damage
  > The failure of the pilot to adequately watch for parked aircraft after becoming distracted.
- [NTSB CHI90LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA034.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Freeport, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1989 · N43313 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to properly judge the clearance between his airplane and a parked vehicle.
- [NTSB ANC90LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA013.md): Cessna 180 · Port Heiden, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1989 · N3654C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and failure to identify suitable terrain for takeoff.
- [NTSB ATL90LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA026.md): Learjet 24 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1989 · N500P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to insure his airplane was clear of a parked aircraft while maneuvering to park.
- [NTSB SEA90LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA014.md): Cessna 182E · Quilcene, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1989 · N3117Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to adequately compensate for tailwind conditions when landing on a short wet runway.
- [NTSB SEA90LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA026.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Newberg, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1989 · N4133B · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain runway alignment. The birds & debris (hidding obstructions) were related factors.
- [NTSB LAX90LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA036.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Ontario, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1989 · N4098A · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Improper use of the brakes by the pilot of the Piper PA-31.
- [NTSB CHI90LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA014.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Lincoln, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1989 · N9487T · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in his failure to attain sufficient airspeed. Factors related to the accident were: the runway condition & obstructions.
- [NTSB MKC90LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA014.md): Cessna 150 · Brooten, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1989 · N7047X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use proper starting procedures and the excessive throttle setting.
- [NTSB NYC90LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA010.md): Beech 58 · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1989 · N333TQ · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot of N333TQ to taxi at a speed that would allow him to stop under existing conditions of visibility and taxiway conditions.
- [NTSB MIA90LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA009.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Tampa, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1989 · N8149J · Substantial damage
  > An animal (cow) that had wandered onto the arpt.
- [NTSB NYC90LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA005.md): Cessna 170B · Burlington, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1989 · N727Z · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft colliding with a steel drum placed on the runway by unknown person(s) to mark a pothole area.
- [NTSB MKC90LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA012.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Jefferson City, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1989 · N8222F · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate visual lookout by the pilot in command. Contributing factors were the dark night & rainy weather.
- [NTSB MKC89LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA203.md): Piper PA-22-108 · North Omaha, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1989 · N5303Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain on which to make a simulated forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX89DUM04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89DUM04.md): Beech D175 · El Cajon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 30, 1989 · N9465H · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > Inadequate visual lookout by the pilot of the other aircraft (N9645H).
- [NTSB MIA89LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA256.md): Cooley LONG-EZ · Green Cove Spgs, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1989 · N711KD · Destroyed
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in his failure (or inability) to align the acft with the runway during the landing. The low ceiling, tailwind, and ditch were related factors.
- [NTSB LAX89LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA325.md): Cessna 172 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1989 · N252ER · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged clearance between the wingtip and the blast deflector shield. The proximity of the shield was a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX89LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA317.md): Cessna 182 · Zenia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1989 · N8579M · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to realize that the flaps did not extend, which resulted in excessive airspeed. The seized flap actuator was a related factor.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=310&page=22

## 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=21

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