# NTSB investigations, MA: 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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB NYC06LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA114.md): Embraer EMB-145-LR · Boston, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2006 · N275SK · Substantial damage
  > The tug driver's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a collision with a parked airplane. A factor was the fog.
- [NTSB NYC06CA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA093.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Norwood, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 11, 2006 · N4359D · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB NYC06LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA074.md): Boeing 757-232 · Boston, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2006 · N697DL · Substantial damage
  > The deice vehicle driver's failure to maintain clearance from a standing airplane, which resulted in a collision between the deice vehicle and left elevator of the airplane.
- [NTSB IAD05CA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05CA106.md): Grumman American AA-5B · Stow, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 28, 2005 · N28860 · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent collision with a deer during the landing roll. A factor was the night lighting conditions.
- [NTSB IAD05CA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05CA014.md): Cessna 172S · Mansfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 19, 2004 · N2120M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to taxi on a closed taxiway, and his misjudgment of obstacle clearance.
- [NTSB NYC04CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA003.md): Boeing 737 · Boston, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 4, 2003 · N972AN · Substantial damage
  > The collision of a ground support vehicle with a parked aircraft, due to the faulty gearshift lever on the ground support vehicle.
- [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 NYC01LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA165.md): Piper PA-12 · Plymouth, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2001 · N3042M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure the magnetos were off prior to rotating the propeller, which resulted in an unintentional engine start and subsequent unmanned taxi.
- [NTSB NYC01LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA094.md): Boeing 767-200ER · Boston, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 2001 · N328AA · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The Boeing 767 captain's misjudgment of the distance between his airplane and the stationary Boeing 737, which resulted in a ground collision. A factor was sunglare.
- [NTSB NYC01LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA077.md): Fokker F28 MK 0100 · Boston, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 2001 · N1457B · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the flight crew to follow the checklist prior to engine start, and their subsequent diverted attention during engine start.
- [NTSB NYC01LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA067.md): Rockwell 112A · Norwood, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 2000 · N1307J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper starting procedure, which resulted in an on-ground collision with a parked aircraft.
- [NTSB NYC00LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA252.md): Piper PA-60-601P · Northampton, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2000 · N601WK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning which resulted in an attempted takeoff from a taxiway. A factor in the accident was the fog.
- [NTSB NYC97LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA010.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Norwood, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1996 · N1216T · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to perform a go-around, when an animal obstructed the runway; and his failure to maintain clearance from an obstruction (VASI). Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, an animal (deer) on the runway, and the proximity of the…
- [NTSB NYC96LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA137.md): Cessna 152 · Mansfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1996 · N48750 · Substantial damage
  > an animal (deer) that wandered onto the runway. The light condition (at dusk) was a related factor.
- [NTSB BFO94LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA118.md): Schweizer SGS2-32 · Plymouth, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1994 · N1175S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper in-flight planning and decision. A factor related to the accident is a downdraft.
- [NTSB NYC94LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA059.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Norwood, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1994 · N7303R · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate supervision by the instructor pilot during the landing, resulting in the improper runway alignment by the student pilot, and the subsequent collision with a snowbank. A factor related to the accident was the incomplete runway snow removal.
- [NTSB NYC94LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA050.md): Bell 47G-5 · Plymouth, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 1994 · N7043J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance of the fuel truck from the aircraft, which resulted in the main rotor striking the fuel hose and truck during refueling operation. A factor was the pilot's failure to follow company policy pertaining to the…
- [NTSB BFO93LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA172.md): Cessna 172L · Gr Barrington, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1993 · N7064Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind which resulted in his loss of directional control during the landing roll and subsequent collision with the parked airplanes. A related factor was the pilot's lack of experience.
- [NTSB NYC92LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA110.md): James J. Dean Pitts Special S1C · Newburyport, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1992 · N3117 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudging his clearance to brush and small trees during landing rollout.
- [NTSB NYC90LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA214.md): Cessna 120 · Southbridge, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1990 · N89697 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot improper starting procedures.
- [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 NYC88LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA063.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Plymouth, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1987 · N32560 · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft was taxiing from a shop on the airport to runway 24 for a south end departure. The pilot stated that the left wing of the aircraft made contact with the parked truck causing substantial damage.
- [NTSB NYC87LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA117.md): Beech 1900 · Boston, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1987 · N811BE · Substantial damage
  > During taxi operations in preparation for a takeoff from Boston logan airport, the Beech aircraft was struck by a ground vehicle and substantially damaged.
- [NTSB NYC87LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA115.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Bedford, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1987 · N40958 · Substantial damage
  > During taxi operation in preparation for takeoff, the left main gear of the aircraft impacted an unmarked open manhole and the aircraft was substantially damaged.
- [NTSB NYC84LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA299.md): Beech A23A · Mansfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1984 · N613AW · Substantial damage
  > After a night landing, the plt went to the end of the rwy, then started a 180 deg turn to the right onto a parallel taxiway. He intended to head the opposite direction on the taxiway, which was not lighted. As he turned, the landing light (installed on the…
- [NTSB NYC84LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA252.md): Cessna 152 · Mansfield, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1984 · N49985 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > N49985 landed on rwy 32 and turned off rwy at midfield intersection. Acft came to full stop to retract flaps and turn off carb heat. Plt stated a check for other traffic who made at this time. Student plt began taxiing to ramp with landing light off, nav…
- [NTSB NYC84LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA121.md): Aeronca 7AC · Chatham, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1984 · N84074 · Substantial damage
  > After landing, as the plt was taxiing to the parking area, the acft hit a rwy identifier sign. The left horizontal stabilizer, elevator & rudder were damaged. The plt said the sign was painted black & was not clearly visible. Also, the sign was not of a…
- [NTSB NYC82FNA13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FNA13.md): Beech E33 · Bedford, MA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 11, 1982 · N7457N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot was unable to start the aircraft with the electric starter when the battery had insufficient power to crank the engine. The pilot stated that he shut off the battery and alternator switches, turned off the magneto switch, and removed the keys. He…

## 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" = 'MA' 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=MA

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