# NTSB investigations, CO: 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. Page 1 of 2 · 62 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB DEN06CA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06CA078.md): Aviat A-1A · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 15, 2006 · N153C · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while taxiing from landing, resulting in a collision with a refuse dumpster. A contributing factor was his physical impairment by alcohol. - [NTSB DEN06IA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06IA068.md): Boeing 747-400 · Denver, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2006 · DABVN · Minor damage > The ground crew's failure to retract the adjacent jetway and to verify the airplane's clearance with the jetway as it taxied. - [NTSB DEN06IA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06IA034.md): Boeing B777-200B · Denver, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 2006 · N798UA · Minor damage > the truck driver's failure to maintain clearance from the airplane and the boom operator's failure to adequately clear the boom from the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the low visibility due to snow and mist. - [NTSB DEN06IA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06IA020.md): Embraer EMB-120ER · Denver, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2005 · N299UX · Minor damage > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the taxiway light. Factors contributing to the incident were the crew's inadequate visual lookout and the taxiway light. - [NTSB DEN06IA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06IA019.md): Beech 1900D · Telluride, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 2005 · N253GL · Minor damage > The tug driver's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the airplane resulting in the baggage cart striking the airplane's stabilon. A factor contributing to the incident was the tug driver's failure to consider the extra height of the cart in relation… - [NTSB DEN06IA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06IA008.md): Airbus Industries A319-111 · Denver, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2005 · N927FR · Minor damage > the de-ice vehicle operator's failure to follow post de-icing procedures, resulting in a collision. Contributing factors were the fog, snow, and the de-icing vehicle. - [NTSB DEN05LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA118.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2005 · N5043N · Substantial damage > the pilot not maintaining clearance from the portable helipad during taxi after landing resulting in the airplane colliding with it. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's selection of a taxi route through a non-movement area, his inability to… - [NTSB DEN05IA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05IA092.md): Beech 1900D · Grand Junction, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2005 · N240GL · Minor damage > the flight crew's diverted attention while the number 2 engine was operating and failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in an inadvertent taxi of the airplane into an airport security fence. - [NTSB DEN05IA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05IA084.md): de Havilland DHC-8-202 · Denver, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 30, 2005 · N454YV · No damage > The improper procedures conducted by the ground personnel and the flight crew's failure to coordinate procedures with the ground personnel during push back operation which resulted in the collision between the ground support vehicle and the airplane. A… - [NTSB DEN05IA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05IA076.md): Boeing 737-322 · Denver, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 17, 2005 · N305UA · 2 aircraft · Minor damage > the improper use of procedure used by the ground personnel resulting in the right wing of the aircraft colliding with the left wing of another aircraft. A factor in this incident was the failure to maintain clearance by the flight crew of the other aircraft. - [NTSB DEN05IA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05IA071.md): Boeing 737-282 · Denver, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2005 · N789TM · Minor damage > the improper operation of the loading bridge which resulted in the loading bridge impacting the airplane. Contributing factors were the failure of the ground personnel to marshal the airplane on the assigned aircraft stop line, lack of supervision and… - [NTSB DEN04IA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04IA050.md): Airbus Industrie A320-232 · Denver, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2004 · N467UA · 2 aircraft · Minor damage > the failure of the other flight crew to maintain clearance from the airplane and the ground crews failure to follow proper pushback procedures. - [NTSB DEN04IA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04IA024.md): Beech 1900D · Denver, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2003 · N254GL · Minor damage > the ground personnel’s failure to maintain aircraft clearance, resulting in the collision. Contributing factors include ground communications not coordinated by the ground personnel, the flight crew's inadequate visual outlook and the parked airplane. - [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 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 SEA02LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA048.md): Cessna 152 · Longmont, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 2002 · N24933 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing. Factors were a contaminated runway, which was icy and covered with snow, and a snow bank. - [NTSB DEN00LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA178.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2000 · N9281W · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a vehicle parked beside the ramp while he was taxiing the aircraft from landing. - [NTSB DEN00LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA150.md): Aerostar S-66A · Edwards, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2000 · N5268L · Substantial damage > Lack of crew coordination when the ground crew failed to hold the balloon in position following landing as the pilot expected them to do. A factor was power lines. - [NTSB DEN00LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA147.md): Fisher Glastar GS-1 · Berthoud, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2000 · N99DF · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance during takeoff. A factor was the irrigation equipment. - [NTSB DEN00LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA108.md): Piper PA-44-180T · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2000 · N838PC · 2 aircraft · Minor damage > Failure of the instructor pilot-in-command and the pilot receiving instruction to maintain directional control. Factors were the pilot receiving instruction allowing the airplane to approach low and slow, and failure of the instructor to maintain adequate… - [NTSB DEN00LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA040.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Pueblo, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2000 · N2292M · Substantial damage > Collision with a deer during landing roll. Factors were a dark night and lack of wildlife control devices on the airport. - [NTSB DEN99IA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99IA136.md): Beech 1900D · Denver, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1999 · N101UX · 2 aircraft · Minor damage > See cause/factor narrative for DEN 99-I-A136A. - [NTSB DEN99LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA133.md): Mooney M20F · Montrose, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1999 · N9390V · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation and his failure to maintain clearance from the signpost. A factor was the signpost. - [NTSB DEN99LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA068.md): Weatherly 201-C · Two Buttes, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1999 · N9095W · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. Factors associated with the accident were an unknown object in the landing area, a failure of a main landing gear tire, and the pilot's inadvertent ground loop/swerve. - [NTSB FTW98LA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA351.md): Airbus Industrie A-320-231 · Denver, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1998 · N302ML · No damage > The failure of the flight crew to comply with braking instructions after being instructed by ground personnel. - [NTSB FTW98LA353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA353.md): de Havilland DH-8-202 · Telluride, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1998 · N449YV · Substantial damage > The inadequate chocks and inadequate chocking procedures by the operator. Factors were the unavailability of the parking brake and sloping terrain. - [NTSB FTW98FA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA273.md): Boeing 737-322 · Denver, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1998 · N364UA · Substantial damage > Inadequate visual lookout by ground personnel (tug operator). Factors include failure of the airline to provide proper assistance (wing walkers) to the tug operator, and inadequate pushback procedures by the airline; inattention of the catering truck driver,… - [NTSB FTW98LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA110.md): Aviat A-1 · Buena Vista, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 1998 · N503MZ · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors were the crosswind changing to a tailwind, and the pilot's lack of experience in the type of aircraft. - [NTSB FTW98LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA094.md): Champion 7KCAB · Leadville, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 1998 · N5275X · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors were a sudden windshift from a headwind to a quartering tailwind, and the snowbank. - [NTSB FTW98FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA001.md): Boeing 727-51C · Denver, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1997 · N414EX · Substantial damage > Failure of the bus driver to yield the right of way to oncoming traffic due to his inadequate visual lookout. Factors were visibility restrictions, inadequate driver training by management, and the flight crew's inadequate visual lookout due to their… - [NTSB FTW97LA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA320.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Hayden, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1997 · N35164 · Substantial damage > The pilot in command's inadequate visual lookout. - [NTSB FTW97LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA273.md): Christen Industries Pitts S-2B · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1997 · N5351N · Substantial damage > Inaccurate compensation for wind conditions and improper recovery from a bounced landing by the CFI pilot in command. A factor was a crosswind. - [NTSB FTW97LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA267.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1997 · N800SA · Substantial damage > inadequate visual lookout by the bus driver. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness and bright background lighting. - [NTSB FTW97LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA172.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Canon City, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1997 · N2326H · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout. A factor was the pilot's attention being diverted. - [NTSB FTW97IA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97IA112.md): Boeing 757-2S7 · Denver, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1997 · N902AW · Minor damage > the pilot-in-command's failure to comply with company procedures/directives to not taxi the aircraft beneath the bridge/overpass, and his misjudgment of clearance between the vertical stabilizer and the bridge/overpass. - [NTSB FTW96LA401](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA401.md): Piper PA28-151 · Falcon, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1996 · N41369 · Substantial damage > Failure by the pilot to select suitable terrain for landing. Factors were inadequate preflight planning and preparation for the flight by the pilot by failing to check NOTAMS and failing to use communication aids available to him. - [NTSB FTW96LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA227.md): Cessna 414 · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1996 · N414AW · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate visual lookout by allowing his attention to be diverted. - [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 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 DEN93LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA011.md): Beech 1900C · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1992 · N317BH · Substantial damage > The ramp agent misjudging the clearance between the airplane and gpu. A factor was: unavailability of proper ground assistance. - [NTSB DEN92LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA063.md): Fairchild 24W-46 · Brighton, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1992 · N81229 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout. - [NTSB FTW92IA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92IA104.md): Beech 1900C · Lamar, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1992 · N137YV · Minor damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain clearance. A factor was the bright sun. - [NTSB FTW92LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA100.md): Boeing 757-223 · Hayden, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1992 · N615AM · No damage > Failure of the ground personnel to follow published procedures/directives. A factor was the inadequate equipment. - [NTSB DEN92LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA009.md): Cessna 172N · Boulder, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1991 · N80893 · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from the sign. - [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 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 DEN90LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA186.md): Beech D17S · Englewood, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1990 · N16M · Substantial damage > Improper planning/decision by the pilot and inadequate visual lookout by the vehicle driver, which resulted in their failure to assure clearance between the vehicle and aircraft. Factors related to the accident were: sunglare and the pilot's restricted view… - [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 DEN88IA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88IA167.md): Boeing 727-100 · Denver, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1988 · N1973 · Minor damage > While taxiing to the cargo ramp, the left wing collided with a lightpole as the flight crew were directed by gnd pers. One taxi director attempted to handoff the flight to another but the second misunderstood and turned away. A third person, who was not a… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=CO&occurrence=310&page=2 ## 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'CO' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND 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&state=CO --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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