# NTSB investigations, VA: 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 NYC06CA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA212.md): Piper PA 38-112 · Chesapeake, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 21, 2006 · N6401A · Substantial damage
  > The presence of deer on the runway during the landing roll, which resulted in a collision. A factor in the accident was the dark night.
- [NTSB NYC06CA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA103.md): Maule M-5-210C · Linville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 23, 2006 · N62015 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to depart with a tailwind.
- [NTSB NYC05CA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA007.md): Beech A23 · New Market, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 16, 2004 · N130SV · Substantial damage
  > A collision with a deer during the takeoff roll. A factor in the accident was the night.
- [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 NYC02LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA081.md): Beech BE-23 · Louisa, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2002 · N2375Z · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's inadvertent collision with a deer while landing at night. A factor in the accident was the night condition.
- [NTSB DCA02MA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA02MA026.md): Canadair CL-600-2B19 · Dulles Airport, VA · Accident · No injuries · Major investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 2002 · N622BR · Substantial damage
  > the airplane's collision with two wild turkeys.
- [NTSB NYC02LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA056.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-9-32 · Dulles, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 2002 · N837AT · Substantial damage
  > The lack of direction from the operator on how to perform pushbacks on an icy ramp, which led to the tug driver positioning the tug at an angle to the nose of the airplane that allowed the airplane to move forward and strike the tug. Factors were the…
- [NTSB NYC01LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA157.md): Cessna 152 · Warrenton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2001 · N25846 · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's encounter with a deer during a touch and go.
- [NTSB NYC99LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA127.md): Boeing 727 · Sterling, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1999 · N282SC · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate visual lookout by the tug operator. A factor in this accident was inadequate pushback procedures by the airline which failed to provide proper assistance (wing walkers) to the tug operator.
- [NTSB NYC99LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA118.md): Balloon Works FIREFLY-7 · Gasburg, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1999 · N9070T · No damage
  > The unforecast high winds that required the pilot in command to make a precautionary landing.
- [NTSB NYC99LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA054.md): Cessna 150 · Burnt Chimney, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 1999 · N19186 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to land on a short runway with a strong tailwind, and his failure to obtain a proper touchdown point.
- [NTSB NYC99LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA035.md): Beech 36 · Mathews, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1998 · N3237Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land with less than full-down flaps. Contributing factors were the wet landing surface and the tree.
- [NTSB NYC97LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA164.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Manassas, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1997 · N23831 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of clearance between the aircraft and fuel truck, which resulted in a collision.
- [NTSB BFO95LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA076.md): Cessna 172D · Hague, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1995 · N2418Y · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain proper alignment with the runway during the landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the crosswind and the proximity of tall corn (crop) to the narrow runway.
- [NTSB BFO93LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA184.md): Cessna 172 · Emporia, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1993 · N9841L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for a takeoff. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's delay in initiating an aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC93LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA039.md): Cessna 152 · Alberta, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1992 · N58ND · Substantial damage
  > The pilot attempted to take off on rough uneven terrain and could not attain rotation speed, which resulted in the airplane striking a tree during the ground run. A factor in this accident was inadequate pre flight planning.
- [NTSB BFO92LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA114.md): Cessna A188B · Richmond, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1992 · N731MR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance during takeoff.
- [NTSB BFO92LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA006.md): Cessna 150L · Portsmouth, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1991 · N19595 · Substantial damage
  > Collisiion with the deer on the runway. A factor was the dark night.
- [NTSB BFO91LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA059.md): Cessna 150G · Stuart, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1991 · N2641J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to observe a hidden object while landing in an open field.
- [NTSB BFO91LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA051.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar STP1 · Quinton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1991 · N949Z · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a moving aircraft.
- [NTSB BFO91LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA010.md): Aeronca L3B · Farmville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1990 · N1336J · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to properly secure the aircraft while starting the engine by hand proping.
- [NTSB BFO90LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA078.md): de Havilland DH-82A · Bealeton, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1990 · N9279 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a vigilent watch for other aircraft operating on the uncontrolled airport. The uneven terrain on the airport restricted visibility and contributed to the accident. Another contributing factor was the improper signals given by…
- [NTSB BFO88LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO88LA044.md): Cessna 150J · Winchester, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1988 · N905PS · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The T-6 struck the C-150 from behind while both were taxiing for takeoff. The C-150 was stopped at the time. There was an annual fly-in being held at the arpt with about 300 acft in attendance. Ground personnel were directing ground traffic. The T-6 plt said…
- [NTSB BFO87LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO87LA040.md): Cessna 152 · Fredericksburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1987 · N25448 · Substantial damage
  > The CFI stated that drg tkof, the acft accelerated slower than normal. After rolling abt 1800', the student rotated the acft to a normal climb attitude & it climbed aprx 5' to 10'. At about that time, the CFI noted that the airspeed indcn had dropped to abt…
- [NTSB BFO87DIA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO87DIA01.md): Lake LA-4 · Stafford, VA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 17, 1987 · N527B · Substantial damage
  > During takeoff the aircraft collided with a submerged object which penetrated the hull and dislodged the right pontoon. The aircraft sank in approximately 4 feet of water and was substantially damaged. The pilot and his two passengers were not injured. A boat…
- [NTSB BFO87DID01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO87DID01.md): Piper PA-28RT-201 · Lynchburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 4, 1986 · N3005V · Substantial damage
  > While on the takeoff roll, the acft collided with a deer. The plt rprtd that he had accelerated to 50 KTS & was about 1000 ft down the rwy when the deer ran in front of the
- [NTSB ATL84FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FA102.md): Cessna 182RG II · Chantilly, VA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1984 · N1734R · Substantial damage
  > Plt stated he saw baggage tug at a stop, apparently holding, btw taxiways T-1 and T-2. Tug driver reported he stopped at the stop sign, looked left, looked right and observing no acft. He accelerated his vehicle and saw N1734R directly in front of him. 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" = 'VA' 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=VA

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