# 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 ANC89LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA169.md): Piper PA-18 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1989 · N7577D · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate visual lookout by the pilot due to his diverted attention. The vehicles (tractor & truck) were considered to be related factors.
- [NTSB CHI89LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA187.md): Cessna 120 · Shelbyville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1989 · N1844N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain proper alignment during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ANC89LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA164.md): Piper PA-18 · Stony River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1989 · N62RT · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to ensure that his landing area was properly clear prior to landing.
- [NTSB MIA89LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA246.md): Cessna 150G · Marathon, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1989 · N3220J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgement of clearance between his aircraft and the parked aircraft. Factors related to the accident were: sunglare and the location of the parked aircraft.
- [NTSB MIA89LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA245.md): Waco UPF-7 · Key West, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1989 · N32133 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > Inadequate visual lookout by the Waco pilot, which resulted in his misjudgement of clearance between his aircraft and the Cessna 172 and a subsequent collision.
- [NTSB LAX89FA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA303.md): Fairchild SA227-AC · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1989 · N27283 · Substantial damage
  > The fuel truck driver's improper operation of the vechicle on the airport. Factors were the driver's diverted attention and the inadequate supervision by company management.
- [NTSB SEA89LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA163.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Paradise Valley, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1989 · N83TL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and his failure to abort the takeoff. The high density altitude, soft runway, and fence were related factors.
- [NTSB NYC89LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA215.md): Beech 1900C · Boston, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1989 · N318BH · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the ground personnel to safely guide the aircraft so that it would have cleared the jetway.
- [NTSB ANC89LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA159.md): Cessna 172H · Sparrevohn, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1989 · N2459L · Substantial damage
  > The bucket which was blown into the flight path by a crosswind.
- [NTSB MKC89LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA189.md): Consolidated-Vultee BT-13A · Kansas City, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1989 · N63884 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate control tower service provided by tower personnel, and inadequate remedial action by the vehicle driver. The pilot's lack of visual lookout was considered to be a contributing factor.
- [NTSB MIA89LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA234.md): Cessna 172N · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1989 · N738WM · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate visual lookout by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were: dark night, light pole with an inoperative light, and the lack of visual perception concerning the pilot's ability to see the pole at night.
- [NTSB ATL89LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA201.md): Beech A-36 · Charleston, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1989 · N4534S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from other parked aircraft while taxiing.
- [NTSB DEN89LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA193.md): Aerofab Lake LA-250 · Bullfrog, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1989 · N84164 · Substantial damage
  > A submerged object in the landing area.
- [NTSB MIA89LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA211.md): Cessna 172 · Apalachicola, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1989 · N64RF · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain proper altitude. A factor related to the accident was: the pilot's lack of visual perception concerning altitude above the water.
- [NTSB CHI89FA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89FA154.md): Ryan PT-22 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1989 · N54403 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The experimental aircraft association's (eaa's) inadequate procedure for providing control and separation of aircraft, its inadequate surveillance of the operation, and inadequate coordination by ground personnel. Related factors were: the ground personnel's…
- [NTSB SEA89LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA146.md): Abbott Gyroplane · Newport, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1989 · N14HS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain and the delay in aborting the takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI89FA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89FA153.md): Cessna 182Q · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1989 · N95915 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot of Cessna N95914 misjudging the distance necessary to avoid collisions with a the standing Piper N5937W.
- [NTSB NYC89LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA162.md): Beech F33A · Waterville, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1989 · N961WW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's disregard of NOTAMS and the excessive landing speed which resulted in a long landing roll.
- [NTSB MIA89FA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89FA194.md): Airbus Industrie A-300 · San Juan, PR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1989 · N7062A · No damage
  > Failure of the ramp guide (ground personnel) to follow normal safety procedures. His over confidence in his personal ability was considered to be a contributing factor.
- [NTSB ATL89LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA164.md): Cessna 172 · Franklin, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1989 · N1434Y · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot by attempting to takeoff from an unsuitable field and his delay in aborting the takeoff. The terrain conditions and fence were contributing factors.
- [NTSB LAX89LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA210.md): Beech E-90 · Tuba City, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1989 · N987GM · Substantial damage
  > That ground personnel did not properly clear the runway of animals prior to reporting to the pilot that it was clear to land.
- [NTSB MKC89LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA120.md): Aeronca 7AC · Alexandria, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1989 · N85459 · Substantial damage
  > That proper starting procedures were not followed by the pilot in command and the aircraft was not tied down.
- [NTSB LAX89LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA208.md): Cessna 172N · Sacramento, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1989 · N737WR · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The pilot of the other aircraft displayed poor judgement when he elected to continue taxiing in the runup area when visual lookout could not be maintained.
- [NTSB FTW89LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA105.md): Cessna 172 · Addison, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1989 · N6434J · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from the telephone pole. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, the pilot's disorientation, lack of visual perception at night, the telephone (utility) pole, and the ditch.
- [NTSB ANC89LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA082.md): Cessna 180H · Togiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1989 · N2747X · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot. Contributing factors were: light conditions at dusk, an unsafe/hazardous condition (drum that someone had left near the landing area).
- [NTSB LAX89LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA174.md): Great Lakes 2T-1A-2 · Ramona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1989 · N6220L · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The pilot of the other aircraft did not maintain an adequate visual lookout and collided with this Cessna that was parked in the runup area.
- [NTSB MIA89LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA128.md): Cessna 172M · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1989 · N80440 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to insure adequate wingtip clearance while taxiing.
- [NTSB LAX89LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA147.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Salinas, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1989 · N59973 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper taxiway alignment, when he diverted his attention, while taxiing. The location of the parked aircraft was a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX89LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA145.md): Let L-13 · Hemet, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1989 · N82756 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate crew coordination between the ground lineman and the blanik pilot, and failure of the blanik pilot to maintain clearance between his aircraft and the parked glider. A factor related to the accident was the proximity of the parked glider to the…
- [NTSB NYC89FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89FA111.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-35 · Syracuse, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1989 · N638MA · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the crew of brockway flight 993 to see-and-avoid the other aircraft due to the first officer's inadequate visual lookout & the captain's inadequate supervision. Factors related to the accident were: the weather condition, and the ground…
- [NTSB NYC89FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89FA106.md): Sikorsky S-76A · Manhattan, NY · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1989 · N760P · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot of the other helicopter misjudged clearance between his and the other helicopter. Factors related to the accident were: inadequate layout (markings) of the heliport parking area, insufficient standard/requirement for numerical indication of maximum…
- [NTSB FTW89LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA072.md): Cessna A185F · Lake Arthur, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1989 · N4836Q · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to see and avoid tree limbs that extended over the edge of the canal. Factors related to the accident were: the tree limbs and dirt bank near the edge of the selected landing area.
- [NTSB NYC89IA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89IA101.md): Stinson 108-3 · Blairstown, NJ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1989 · N6093M · Minor damage
  > The pilot's misjudgement of the clearance between the airplanes.
- [NTSB MIA89LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA198.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1989 · N1032U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid obstructions as he taxied from the ramp area. Contributing to the accident was the dark light conditions which degraded the pilot's visual perception.
- [NTSB LAX89LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA115.md): Robinson R22 · Hayward, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1989 · N9076K · Substantial damage
  > Failure of airport personnel to assure the taiway was free of objects after the taxiway was painted.
- [NTSB SEA89LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA061.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-35J · Spokane, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 1989 · N54US · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control and runway alignment during the landing roll. Factors related to the accident were: light conditions at dawn, snow and ice on the runway, and the runway lights.
- [NTSB LAX89LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA117.md): Cessna 182C · Adalanto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 1989 · N8923T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot was inattentive, did not maintain proper alignment with the runway and did not maintain an adequate visual lookout during takeoff.
- [NTSB DEN89FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89FA070.md): Swearingen SA-227-AC · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 1989 · N169SW · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of captain of N169SW to maintain a visual lookout while taxiing his aircraft allowing his aircraf to creep into the stationary aircraft in front of him.
- [NTSB MIA89LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA073.md): Beech A36 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1989 · N2860W · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the driver of the automobile to maintain an adequate visual lookout and to yield the right of way to the aircraft.
- [NTSB MIA89LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA070.md): Cessna 152 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1989 · N89803 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The Cessna 152 pilot misjudged clearance between his aircraft and the parked Piper PA-28.
- [NTSB LAX89LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA088.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1989 · N6913D · Substantial damage
  > Poor preflight planning and preparation by selecting the wrong runway despite NOTAM and ATIS information indicating the runway was closed.
- [NTSB LAX89FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA086.md): Fairchild SA227AC · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1989 · N26895 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the fuel tanker driver to see and avoid the moving aircraft. Factors contributing to the accident were the driver's obstructed visibility through the right side of the vehicle's cab, and the dusk light conditions.
- [NTSB ANC89IA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89IA032.md): Boeing 727-222 · Anchorage, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 1989 · N7298U · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > Improper placement of the 727 on the ramp and the failure of the 747 crew to maintain separation.
- [NTSB ATL89IA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89IA063.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Silver Grove, KY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1988 · N85020 · Minor damage
  > During a takeoff run from the Ohio river, the right sponson collided with a submerged log. The a/c sustained minor damage.
- [NTSB DEN89LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA046.md): Piper PA-11 · Hammond, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1988 · N78654 · Substantial damage
  > The plt, who was a veterinarian, landed his acft in rough, cultivated farm fld at a ranch in order to conduct business. Upon completion of his business, the plt selected a smoother area in the same field for takeoff. The area was smoother but was shorter and…
- [NTSB ANC89LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA023.md): Cessna 207 · Napaskiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1988 · N70076 · Substantial damage
  > During an aborted takeoff, the airplane collided with a bulldozer on the departure end of the snow covered runway. The pilot reported that he elected to abort the takeoff due to a low fuel flow indication. The director of operations stated that during an…
- [NTSB ANC89LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA021.md): de Havilland DHC-6 · Homer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1988 · N525EH · Substantial damage
  > After landing, the plt was advised to taxi to the ramp via the south taxiway, since this was the only taxiway that had been snow plowed. Only about a 12 ft width of the 80 ft wide taxiway had been plowed. The cleared portion was on the outer edge of the…
- [NTSB ATL89LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA042.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Union City, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1988 · N27947 · Substantial damage
  > PIC made two sdf approaches. On the first approach he had difficulty seeing the rwy lights. The acft was aligned left of rwy and a missed approach was made. On the second approach the PIC said he had difficulty picking up any rwy lights. He landed with the…
- [NTSB MIA89LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA029.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Lajas, PR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1988 · N4815F · Substantial damage
  > The plt filled the fuel tanks, made three touch-&-go landings, then departed on a x-country flt. After aprx 1.5 hrs of flt, he elected to reverse course & land at an alternate arpt since he had inadequate fuel to reach his destn. Realizing the fuel supply was…
- [NTSB MIA89LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA025.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Tupelo, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1988 · N637JC · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The Cessna plt was taxiing his acft on a marked taxiway when he observed a Piper PA-31-350 (chieftain) entering the taxiway ahead of his acft. The Cessna plt applied the brakes & stated the acft was stopped for 3-4 seconds before the left wing of the Piper…

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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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