# 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 NYC03LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA135.md): Embraer EMB-135-KL · Boston, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2003 · N839AE · Substantial damage
  > The tug driver's failure to maintain directional control of the tug, which caused the tug to impact the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI03LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA167.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Atwood, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2003 · N94327 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area and his improper decision to continue the approach without the airport and runway clearly in-sight. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's disorientation, the transmission wires, and the road…
- [NTSB CHI03LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA156.md): Dromader M-18 · Dumas, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2003 · N51402 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff and his intentional maneuver to avoid the obstruction at the end of the runway. Contributing factors were the road and ditch.
- [NTSB DEN03LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA096.md): Embraer EMB-120ER · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2003 · N299UX · Substantial damage
  > the ground personnel's failure to maintain aircraft/ground vehicle clearance, resulting in the collision. Contributing factors include ground communications not coordinated by the ground personnel and the airport vehicle.
- [NTSB CHI03LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA146.md): Glasflugel Libelle 201B · Hampshire, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2003 · N3650 · Substantial damage
  > The unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during the off airport landing. A factor was the rock.
- [NTSB LAX03LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA167.md): Boeing 757-223 · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 2003 · N692AA · Substantial damage
  > the vehicle driver's failure to deploy the parking brake or use wheel chocks to secure the vehicle prior to leaving it unattended.
- [NTSB CHI03LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA122.md): Cessna 182S · Hatton, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 2003 · N182ND · Substantial damage
  > Failure by the flight instructor to maintain clearance to the tree. Contributing factors were the delayed remedial action by the flight instructor and the tree.
- [NTSB SEA03LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA073.md): Pilatus B4-PC11AF · Enumclaw, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2003 · N159AS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were the crosswind/tailwind conditions and the trees which the glider impacted.
- [NTSB MIA03LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA100.md): Cessna 172P · Lantana, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2003 · N51898 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's use of excessive airspeed and the improper touchdown point during the landing roll, which resulted in the airplane departing the runway, and impacting with trees.
- [NTSB LAX03LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA144.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Bullhead City, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2003 · N38137 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of distance resulting in the inadequate clearance between the wing tip and the fuel truck.
- [NTSB LAX03LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA149.md): Cessna 340A · Boulder City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2003 · N100UW · Substantial damage
  > the airport committee members failure to repair or mark the faulty telephone junction box cover as a hazard. A factor in the accident was the inadequate notification process of the airport and city personnel.
- [NTSB IAD03LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA047.md): Cessna 170B · Randolph, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2003 · N118F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain/maintain proper runway alignment. A factor in the accident was the sun glare.
- [NTSB DEN03LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA075.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-60 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2003 · N157CA · Substantial damage
  > the pilot improperly aligning the airplane on the runway for takeoff. Contributing factors were the reduced visibility due to rain, and the dark night.
- [NTSB ANC03LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA043.md): de Havilland DHC-6 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2003 · N886EA · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the captain to maintain adequate clearance between the airplane's wingtip and a parked vehicle. A factor contributing to the accident was the failure of ground personnel to utilize a wing walker as prescribed in company policy when aircraft are…
- [NTSB MIA03LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA089.md): Mooney M20C · Lakeland, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2003 · N2652W · Minor damage
  > The inadequate visual lookout of the pilot and the ground marshaller resulting in the ground marshaller being struck by the wing of the taxiing airplane and receiving serious injury.
- [NTSB DEN03LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA057.md): Cessna 170A · Santa Rosa, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2003 · N1228D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing for takeoff. A contributing factor was the wind gust.
- [NTSB LAX03FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA116.md): Cessna 182G · Santa Maria, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 2003 · N3236S · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment during the takeoff ground roll, which resulted in the left wing contacting the brush lining the runway edge. The combined effects of the brush and tree contact retarded the airplanes acceleration and…
- [NTSB SEA03LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA047.md): Cessna 172M · Idaho Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2003 · N64427 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment (centerline tracking) during a go around maneuver resulting in the aircraft impacting a runway light. Contributing factors were the gusty/crosswind conditions and the light fixture.
- [NTSB DEN03IA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03IA054.md): Embraer EMB-120ER · Cedar City, UT · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2003 · N214SW · Minor damage
  > the captain's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident were the crew's diverted attention, the snow and slush-covered runway, the fog, and the runway marker.
- [NTSB NYC03LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA068.md): Piper PA-18 · Mineral, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 2003 · N276T · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB NYC03LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA053.md): Cessna 180 · East Windsor, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 2003 · N1752C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A related factor was the snow-covered runway conditions.
- [NTSB LAX03LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA088.md): Cessna 421C · San Francisco, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2003 · N321FL · Substantial damage
  > The vehicle driver's inadequate visual lookout and failure to follow established procedures. A contributing factor was the dark nighttime condition.
- [NTSB LAX03LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA099.md): Aerostar International S-71A · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 2003 · N5285M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate in-flight decision to cross over four sets of power lines with the existence of a known low fuel state and lack of wind, and failure to maintain altitude/clearance from the power lines during the landing, which resulted in the envelope…
- [NTSB CHI03IA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03IA070.md): Canadair CRJ-600 · Bloomington, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 2003 · N653BR · Minor damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight decision to land on a runway with a tailwind component that exceeded the airplane's tailwind limitation and his failure to perform a go-around which resulted in the proper touchdown point not being attained and the airplane…
- [NTSB CHI03LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA065.md): Cessna 172F · Waskish, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 2003 · N8112U · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot. Contributing factors were the snow covered takeoff area and the tailwind.
- [NTSB NYC03LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA038.md): Cessna 150F · Crestline, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 2003 · N8555G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to takeoff from unsuitable terrain. A factor related to the accident was the plowed, snow covered field.
- [NTSB NYC03FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA039.md): Boeing 757-251 · Flushing, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 2003 · N550NW · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel failure to maintain aircraft control as a result of excessive throttle input.
- [NTSB CHI03IA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03IA055.md): Boeing 737-83N · Indianapolis, IN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 2003 · N303TZ · Minor damage
  > The ground tow personnel not maintaining clearance from the de-icing vehicle during the tow back to the gate. Factors were the de-icing vehicle that parked by the airplane's left wing, the ground personnel not following the operator's towing…
- [NTSB MIA03LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA038.md): North American AT-6A · Melbourne, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 2003 · N57318 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The failure of the pilot of the North American AT6A, N57318 to maintain a proper visual lookout while taxiing, which resulted in him impacting the rear of the Cessna 172K, N522F.
- [NTSB MIA03CA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03CA037.md): Piper PA-30 · Tallahassee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 26, 2002 · N752CF · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper start procedure which resulted in an unintentional engine start, and unoccupied aircraft collision with hangar structure.
- [NTSB SEA03LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA010.md): Learjet 36A · Astoria, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2002 · N546PA · Destroyed
  > Collision with an elk during the takeoff roll. Factors include dark night VFR conditions.
- [NTSB ATL03LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA022.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Eastman, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2002 · N289HG · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain a visual lookout resulting in the subsequent on ground collision with a hangar.
- [NTSB MIA03CA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03CA063.md): Consolidated Aeronautics LA-4-200 · Blountstown, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 2, 2002 · N6193V · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the certified flight instructor (CFI) to maintain clearance between the wingtip and a water marker bouy resulting in contact with the wingtip.
- [NTSB ANC03LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA017.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Chenega Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2002 · N7002Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance which resulted in the airplane colliding with a tree and a berm.
- [NTSB ATL03LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA015.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Fayette, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2002 · N8389Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor inflight decision to land on a non illuminated runway, and the pilot's failure to maintain clearance during an attempted night landing that resulted in an on ground collision with a parked car. A factor was the light condition.
- [NTSB CHI03FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA014.md): Bombardier CL-600-2B19 · Chicago, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2002 · N681BR · Substantial damage
  > The driver of the bus not maintaining clearance from the taxiing airplane.
- [NTSB ANC03CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03CA006.md): Cessna 180 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 25, 2002 · N5244D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper alignment on the taxiway and clearance from the taxiway edge lights while taxiing from landing. A factor contributing to the accident was sun glare.
- [NTSB CHI03LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA017.md): Cessna 172 · Neenah, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2002 · N46459 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain clearance from the post. Factors included the post and the sun glare.
- [NTSB NYC03LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA007.md): Cirrus Design SR-20 · Point Pleasant, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2002 · N137CD · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent collision with wildlife. A factor in the accident was wildlife having access to the runway environment.
- [NTSB FTW03LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA010.md): Beech K35 · Flippin, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2002 · N9508R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. A contributing factor was the pilot's disorientation.
- [NTSB LAX03LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA007.md): Piper PA-28-151 · San Luis Obispo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2002 · N75164 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance due to her inadequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB SEA03LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA003.md): Mooney M20K · Rexburg, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2002 · N231EH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to perform a go-around once it became evident that his remedial action was not adequate to overcome the porpoise/pilot-induced oscillation that occurred during the landing flare. Factors include the pilot's inadvertent repeated…
- [NTSB DEN03LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA003.md): Cessna 172P · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2002 · N65312 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot misjudging the clearance between the airplane and a fixed object during taxi. Contributing factors were the pilot's attention being diverted and sunglare.
- [NTSB ATL02LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA172.md): Cessna 172P · Lutz, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2002 · N612CB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout and clearance during taxi, which resulted in an on-ground collision with a building.
- [NTSB CHI02CA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02CA279.md): Cessna 120 · Brookfield, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2002 · N2601N · No damage
  > The inadequate visual outlook by the pilot during taxi.
- [NTSB ANC02LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA116.md): Piper PA-18 · Nikolai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2002 · N2410P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain while taxiing for takeoff, which precipitated an on ground collision with a tree stump. Factors contributing to the accident were soft terrain and the presence of tree stumps.
- [NTSB ANC02LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA115.md): de Havilland DHC-3 · Tenakee Springs, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2002 · N335AK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of the airplane's speed/distance from a dock resulting in the airplane drifting into a wooden piling during a taxi from landing. A factor in the accident was the presence of a tidal current.
- [NTSB CHI02LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA264.md): Cessna 182S · Fishers, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2002 · N4183N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain clearance with the light pole while taxiing. A factor was the light pole.
- [NTSB CHI02LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA266.md): Schweizer SGS-126E · Ionia, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2002 · N126CR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the runway end identifier light (REIL). A factor to the accident was the REIL.
- [NTSB ANC02LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA103.md): Piper PA-18 · Chickaloon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2002 · N7489D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from ground obstructions while taxiing. A factor contributing to the accident was excessive taxi speed.

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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=5

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