# NTSB investigations, NY: 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 · 51 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB NYC07CA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA115.md): Aeronca 7AC · Lagrangeville, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 4, 2007 · N1478E · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to identify a partially buried rock in the landing surface of an unimproved grass runway, which resulted in an inadvertent collision during the landing roll. - [NTSB CHI06LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA161.md): Boeing 737-300 · New York, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2006 · N403TZ · Substantial damage > The foreign object damage to the horizontal stabilizer during taxi as a result of improper airport maintenance by contract maintenance personnel. The aluminum plate was a factor. - [NTSB NYC06LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA042.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Dunkirk, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2005 · N302H · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The Piper Malibu pilot's failure to use the correct radio frequency for traffic advisories, and his selection of the wrong, inactive runway, which resulted in an on-ground collision with another airplane while landing. - [NTSB NYC06LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA011.md): Beech 1900D · Ogdensburg, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2005 · N144ZV · Substantial damage > A collision with a coyote during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a nosegear collapse and subsequent impact with the runway. A factor was the nighttime condition. - [NTSB NYC05LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA123.md): Cessna 172P · Islip, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 2005 · N9344L · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a parked vehicle while taxiing. - [NTSB NYC03LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA208.md): Embraer EMB-135 · Flushing, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2003 · N733KR · Substantial damage > The inadequate visual lookout by the driver of a ground vehicle, and by ground support personnel, which resulted in a subsequent collision between the airplane and ground vehicle. A factor related to the accident was the failure of the pilot-in-command and… - [NTSB NYC03LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA145.md): Mooney M20J · De Lancey, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2003 · N1084B · Substantial damage > The pilot's delayed decision to perform an aborted takeoff, which did not allow for sufficient room to stop. A factor was the grass runway. - [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 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 NYC01FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01FA062.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-9-51 · Jamaica, NY · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 2000 · N769NC · Substantial damage > The low cycle fatigue fracturing of the approach lighting cover securing bolts. - [NTSB NYC00LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA267.md): Boeing 737-49R · Flushing, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2000 · N461PR · Substantial damage > The tug operator's inadequate visual lookout. A factor in this accident was the night light condition. - [NTSB NYC00LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA040.md): Boeing 727-232 · Flushing, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1999 · N521DA · Substantial damage > was the use of a defective tow bar, due to the lack of an adequate inspection by contract personnel, the airlines lack of an adequate preventative maintenance program for the tow bars, and the lack of oversight by the airline on the contract personnel who… - [NTSB NYC99LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA029.md): Boeing 747-400 · Jamaica, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1998 · HL*** · Substantial damage > The first officer misjudged the clearance between the right wing and the crane. Factors included the subcontractor's unauthorized placement of the crane in the taxiway safety area and insufficient oversight of the subcontractor's operations. - [NTSB NYC99LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA030.md): King Kitfox IV · Gasport, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1998 · N9724F · Substantial damage > A collision with a deer while landing. - [NTSB NYC98LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA064.md): Cessna 182 · East Moriches, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1998 · N7275E · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper planning/decision, and failure to attain rotation the airplane for lift-off, which led to an aborted takeoff and collision with a fence. The proximity of the fence was a related factor. - [NTSB IAD98LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA023.md): Beech 1900D · Saranac Lake, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 1998 · N854CA · Substantial damage > The inadequate snow removal from the runway by airport personnel which left a snow bank extending onto the runway. - [NTSB NYC97FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97FA062.md): Grumman American G-1159 · Flushing, NY · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1997 · N117FJ · Substantial damage > the tower controller's inadequate service by clearing the airplane to land on the same runway, where he had previously cleared a maintenance vehicle to perform maintenance to the runway centerline lights. Factors related to the accident were: darkness,… - [NTSB NYC96LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA144.md): Cessna 172A · Pleasant Valley, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1996 · N7371T · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to maintain obstacle clearance from trees during a precautionary landing. His becoming lost was a related factor. - [NTSB NYC96LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA031.md): Champion 7ECA · Lacona, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1995 · N11081 · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate preflight/planning, and his failure to remain clear of obstacles, including a tree trunk. - [NTSB NYC94LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA184.md): Cessna 180B · East Moriches, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1994 · N5112E · No damage > The failure of the pedestrian to stay clear of the active runway. A factor was night conditions. - [NTSB BFO94LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA064.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Poughkeepsie, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1994 · N5962U · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane immediately after engine start, and his delay in reducing power and applying the brakes. - [NTSB NYC94LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA055.md): Piper PA-24-250 · South Bethlehem, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1994 · N7139P · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain proper alignment with the runway and the inadequate snow removal. - [NTSB NYC93FA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93FA137.md): Boeing 747-368 · Jamaica, NY · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1993 · HZAIS · 2 aircraft · Minor damage > Missjudged clearance by the captain of the B-747, hz-ais, as he attempted to maneuver around the ATR-42, N242AT. A factor related to the accident was the diverted attention of the captain of the B-747. - [NTSB NYC93LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA040.md): Boeing 737-300LR · Flushing, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1992 · N516AU · No damage > A lack of adequate clearance between the walker and tug which resulted in the walker being struck by the tug when he fell for unknown reason(s). A factor related to the accident was the lack of a policy to stay clear of the tug, towbar, and nosewheel of the… - [NTSB NYC90LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA148.md): Cessna 150 · Montour Falls, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1990 · N10267 · Substantial damage > The pilot in command's decision to attempt takeoff at night from an inimproved field which resulted in collision with a vehicle. - [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 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 NYC88LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA205.md): Cocks Starduster SA-300 · Stormville, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1988 · N34BC · Substantial damage > The pilot of a starduster SA-300 was on a local flight when he landed at an uncontrolled airport which had been notamed closed and had an x on the approach end of the runway. The pilot said a vehicle obscured the approach end during the approach and then left… - [NTSB NYC88LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA097.md): Beech 1900 · Albany, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1988 · N7243R · Substantial damage > The Beech 1900 was taxiing out at night under the control of a ground taxi director and two wing walkers when its tail made contact with the tail of parked and unoccupied B-737. Both pilots said they did not see a stop signal from the taxi director. The wing… - [NTSB NYC88LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA060.md): Beech 58 · Flushing, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1987 · N58MH · Substantial damage > As the plts were taxiing at dusk to takeoff, the acft was struck by a food svc van at a vehicle svc road. The acdnt occurred as rain was falling & the ramp area was wet with standing water. The van driver said he had just maneuvered his vehicle to the left to… - [NTSB NYC87MA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87MA236.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-8-63 · Newburgh, NY · Accident · No injuries · Major investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1987 · N951R · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The wx was deteriorating as airborne express flt 124 & rosenbalm flt 074 were on successive arrivals for an ILS rwy 9 apch. Flt 124 was clrd for the apch & lndd. After lndg, the LCL ctlr (l/c) instructed flt 124 to back taxi on the rwy & rprt when clr of the… - [NTSB NYC87LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA229.md): Lake LA-4 · Lake George, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1987 · N8012Q · Substantial damage > While taking off from a Lake, the amphibious aircraft struck an object. The plane settled back into the water breaking the windshield on the passenger's side. The cockpit began filling with water and the acft sank in about 45 feet of water. - [NTSB NYC87LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA231.md): Cessna 172 · Islip, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1987 · N9425D · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > After landing on an instructional flight, Cessna 172, N9425D, experienced brake failure due to a broken hydraulic fluid line. N9425D rolled into another Cessna. Both aircraft received sustantial damage. - [NTSB NYC87IA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87IA106.md): Boeing 727-225A · Jamaica, NY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1987 · N802EA · Minor damage > As EA32 taxied from a stopped position on taxiway na between the outer and inner to the eastern ramp, a U.S. Postal tractor with an empty box traveling NE failed to yield to the aircraft and they collided on the service road and taxiway na. - [NTSB NYC87DFA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87DFA03.md): Cessna 150M · Guilderland Cnt, NY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Nov 28, 1986 · N704EK · Substantial damage > The student pilot, on a solo 30 NM x-country training flt, became lost while using VOR navigation. A precautionary landing was made in an industrial park. The acft collided with a stack of slate during the landing roll. - [NTSB NYC87LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA037.md): Piper J3 · Montgomery, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1986 · N58380 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > While taxiing in the middle of the taxiway the propeller of N58380 contacted the wing of N7416T. N58380 then rotated and it's wing contacted the wing of N7416T. N7416T was stopped alongside the taxiway when the accident occurred. - [NTSB NYC87DFA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87DFA01.md): Cessna 150M · Oriskany, NY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 25, 1986 · N3030V · Substantial damage > The student & instructor plt (CFI) were making a night, touch-&-go landing, when the acft struck a deer on the rwy. They were unable to see the deer in time to avoid a collision. - [NTSB NYC87FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87FA020.md): Cessna 182E · Fishers Island, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1986 · N2830Y · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > A Cessna 182 taking off on rwy 25 collided with a Piper PA-28-181 which was landing on rwy 12. The collision occured in the intersection of the two runways. The two occupants of the Cessna were seriously injured and the two occupants of the Piper were fatally… - [NTSB NYC86LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA074.md): Universal Aircraft Industries GC-1B · Farmingdale, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 1986 · N80827 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > A Piper acft was standing in the runup area that is adjacent to taxiway A5. The plt of the globe acft taxied into the runup area and because the sun was in his eyes and the Piper was in his blind spot he ran into the Piper. - [NTSB NYC86LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA070.md): Piper PA-42-720 · Rochester, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1986 · N777YP · Substantial damage > Piper aircraft collided with a parked Cessna aircraft while maneuvering into a parking space at Rochester-monroe airport after landing. The ramp was reported to be ice covered and sanded. - [NTSB NYC86IA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86IA019.md): Fokker F-28 · Flushing, NY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1985 · N510 · 2 aircraft · No damage > The F-28 acft was holding on taxiway bb. The B-767 acft was taxiing behind the F-28 on taxiway e which is perpendicular to taxiway bb. The r wing of the B-767 struck the rudder of the F-28. - [NTSB NYC85FFA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85FFA03.md): Cessna 172L · Parishville, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 18, 1985 · N7549G · Substantial damage > The pilot was attempting a landing in a Cessna 172L on a 1250 ft grass runway. He misjudged his touch down point and landed approximately 1/2 way down the runway. The aircraft was unable to stop on the remaining runway and ran off the departure end of the… - [NTSB NYC83IA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83IA182.md): Cessna 172XP · Mechanicville, NY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1983 · N8123V · Minor damage > After starting the engine and taxiing forward the pilot stated he pushed the trottle by mistake and the acft moved rapidy forward and struck a parked acft. - [NTSB NYC83FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FA074.md): Swearingen SA226TC · Albany, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1983 · N1011N · Substantial damage > The plt reported that during arrival, he followed the ILS glide slope to touchdown about 1000 ft down the rwy. He reported the landing was smooth, and when the acft was aprx 100 ft from the intersection of rwys 1/19 and 10/28, he saw a ridge of snow and ice… - [NTSB NYC83FHJ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FHJ01.md): Harrison Volmer VJ-22 Amphibian · Schinnecock Bay, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Feb 27, 1983 · N3509 · Substantial damage > While gaining speed on step to make water takeoff the hull of the aircraft collided with something not seen in the waterand began to sink. The aircraft filled with water and sank until it rested on the bottom with only the prop tip showing the weather was VFR… - [NTSB NYC83LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA044.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Little Ferry, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1982 · N3593P · Substantial damage > Student pilot step-taxiing from landing collided with a submerged object in the river and damaged the float. The river was at low tide. - [NTSB NYC82DA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA192.md): de Havilland DH-114 · Sidney, NY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 11, 1982 · N507FW · Substantial damage > While taxiing on the ramp the plt experienced a brake failure & the acft collided with several parked acft. The brake system is air operated & a small threaded rod with a small locking screw disconnected from the brake valve. - [NTSB NYC82DA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA164.md): Cessna 172N · Jamaica, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 24, 1982 · N9426E · Substantial damage > An airport operations agent, in a port authority automobile monitored ground control conversation with the pilot and offered to assist N9426E in locating the active runway. When approaching the lost aircraft's position the vehicle driver experienced sun glare… - [NTSB NYC82FHJ04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FHJ04.md): Bell 206L · New York, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Apr 25, 1982 · N16696 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The accident involved two Bell 206L helicopters that were parked beside one another, but headed in opposite directions. When the pilot of N49575 arrived, the other helicopter, N16696, was operating with the rotors at about 60% RPM (flight idle) while… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=NY&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" = 'NY' 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=NY --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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