# NTSB investigations, PA: 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 NYC05LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA025.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-60 · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 2004 · N941MA · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the ground controller to coordinate the runway crossing of a maintenance tug, with the local controller, which resulted in a ground collision with an MU-2 airplane during it's takeoff roll.
- [NTSB NYC05LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA013.md): Bombardier CL-600-2B19 · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2004 · N592ML · Substantial damage
  > The flightcrew's misjudged clearance from a parked airport vehicle while taxiing. A factor was the vehicle operator's improper decision to park within a taxiway safety area.
- [NTSB IAD02LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA085.md): Cessna 172N · Williamsport, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2002 · N739GV · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a building while taxiing.
- [NTSB NYC02LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA115.md): Cessna 152 · Pittsburgh, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2002 · N95035 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance while maneuvering to avoid obstructions.
- [NTSB IAD02LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA029.md): Cessna 172P · Doylestown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 2002 · N172P · Substantial damage
  > pilot's failure to maintain clearance between the airplane and a parked fuel truck while taxing.
- [NTSB IAD02LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA016.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Coatesville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2001 · N9373W · Substantial damage
  > Collision with a deer during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB NYC00LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA010.md): Boeing Stearman E75 · Fredericksburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1999 · N52951 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > Was the inadequate visual lookout by the pilot of the Stearman.
- [NTSB NYC98LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA177.md): Douglas DC-9-30 · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1998 · N927VJ · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the fuel truck driver to follow airport operating procedures, and yield the right-of-way to the airplane. Factors were the stopped airplane, which obscured the fuel truck from the approaching airplane and the approaching airplane from the fuel…
- [NTSB NYC98LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA075.md): Fokker F-100 · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1998 · N863US · Substantial damage
  > The driver's failure to maintain clearance from the parked airplane. Related factors were night conditions and the driver's diverted attention.
- [NTSB IAD98LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA021.md): Boeing 727-223 · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 1998 · N845AA · Minor damage
  > failure of the tug driver to see-and-avoid the taxiing airplane.
- [NTSB NYC98LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA013.md): Beech 1900D · Pittsburgh, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1997 · N162ZV · Substantial damage
  > the tug driver's failure to obey a stop sign and his failure to yield right-of-way to the airplane.
- [NTSB IAD96LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA152.md): Cessna 182B · Hanover, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1996 · N2731G · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper planning/decision and failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during the landing roll. Related factors were: darkness, the lack of usable runway lights, and the road grading equipment parked 50 feet from the edge of the grass runway.
- [NTSB IAD96LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA135.md): Mooney M20F · Hanover, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1996 · N9103V · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's delay in aborting the landing. Factors related to the accident were: the lack of braking action on the wet grass runway, the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model of airplane, and the sign near the departure end of the runway.
- [NTSB NYC93LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA153.md): Cessna 172RG · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1993 · N6419V · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the cessa pilot to remain clear of the parked Beech C90.
- [NTSB NYC91LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA237.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Johnstown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1991 · N38147 · Substantial damage
  > A collision with a deer while landing. A factor related to the accident was night conditions which restricted the pilot's view of the deer until it was within the illumination of the landing light.
- [NTSB NYC91LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA138.md): Cessna 172N · Canadensis, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1991 · N739GV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper planning/decision. A factor related to the accident was the downhill slope of the runway.
- [NTSB NYC90LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA154.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Washington, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1990 · N35551 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from objects while taxiing, and his visual lookout was inadequate.
- [NTSB NYC90LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA010.md): Beech 58 · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1989 · N333TQ · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot of N333TQ to taxi at a speed that would allow him to stop under existing conditions of visibility and taxiway conditions.
- [NTSB NYC88LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA048.md): Piper PA-28-150 · Middletown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1987 · N32307 · Substantial damage
  > After landing the pilot was cleared to taxi to the parking area at stanbaugh's general aviation. During a maneuver between a de-icer truck and a parked airplane, the pilot allowed the aircraft to become too close to the truck and caught the wing tip on the…
- [NTSB NYC87LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA176.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Towanda, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1987 · N4889L · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The Taylorcraft, N43978, collided with the tail of Piper, N4889L while both were taxiing to rwy 22. The plt of the Taylorcraft stated that he was taxiing parallel to the rwy and the Piper came from behind and to the left to cross in front of him. The plt of…
- [NTSB NYC87LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA152.md): Piper PA-28 · Reading, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1987 · N4387X · Substantial damage
  > According to the plt, the acft touched down (drg lndg) about 10 ft rgt of the rwy centerline. He stated that after the acft rolled about 50 yds, he heard a 'bump' & the acft veered rgt. However, the tower controller stated that the acft touched down in the…
- [NTSB NYC87LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA081.md): Cessna 172 · Beaver Falls, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 1987 · N6539E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot attempted a turn while taxiing and added power to taxi over soft ground. The pilot did not realize the close proximity of aircraft wing tip to the hanger. The edge of the right wing caught a part of the hanger and was substantially damaged.
- [NTSB NYC85LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA252.md): Beech C35 · Wexford, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1985 · N1886D · Destroyed
  > Aircraft was landing on private grass strip and during landing roll struck a deer with the right wing tip. The grass was wet and the pilot lost directional control. The aircraft impacted trees that bordered the airstrip and was destroyed.
- [NTSB NYC84LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA020.md): Cessna 340 · Washington, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1983 · N7632Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot said that when about 8 miles out he called UNICOM to report in and receive advisories. He was told that horseshad been chased off the runway earlier and to use caution. During the approach he came in high and touched down about 700 feet down the…
- [NTSB NYC82DA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA196.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Wilkes Barre, PA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 13, 1982 · N2962Q · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot stated that as he began to taxi, he proceeded about 35 ft and then the aircraft suddenly veered to the left as if the wheel had locked. He applied right rudder, then right brake. However, the aircraft struck a building and an automobile.
- [NTSB NYC82DHA09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DHA09.md): Bryan HP-18 · Hazelton, PA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 10, 1982 · N77BF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot departed blairstown, PA on a round robin, triangular course to bethel and dallas, PA and return to blairstown. He stated that while he was proceeding from bethel to dallas he encountered heavy sinking conditions in addition to a head wind.…
- [NTSB NYC82FGT14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FGT14.md): Christian Eagle II · Lancaster, PA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 29, 1982 · N3DY · Substantial damage
  > After taking off from runway 31, the pilot proceeded to an area where he performed inverted flight in an attempt to find a dime that may have been dropped in the cockpit. During his departure and arrival, he and a tower controller discussed and joked about…
- [NTSB NYC82DA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA066.md): Beech A23-24 · Lock Haven, PA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 20, 1982 · N6925Q · Substantial damage
  > While taxiing for takeoff the left wing of the aircraft collided with the nose of a parked Piper twin. The pilot stated that during his instrument scan he noticed that the alternator failed to show a charge and that this may have distracted his attention as…

## 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" = 'PA' 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=PA

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