# NTSB investigations, 1999: 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 · 66 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB SEA00LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA035.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Jordan Valley, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1999 · N5933P · Substantial damage > Inadequate preflight planning/preparation. Unsuitable terrain was selected for landing and a road sign were factors. - [NTSB CHI00LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA047.md): Douglas DC-8-62 · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1999 · N995CF · Substantial damage > the flight crew misjudged the clearance between their right wing and the radome of the parked aircraft. A factor associated with the accident was the ground handling contractor failed to identify the unsafe/hazardous condition that existed on the congested… - [NTSB DEN00LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA026.md): Cessna 421C · Gillette, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1999 · N3912C · Substantial damage > The collision with a deer on the runway during a night landing. A factor was the dark night. - [NTSB NYC00LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA045.md): Cessna TR 182 · Clarksville, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1999 · N5260S · Substantial damage > Deer that entered the runway environment while the pilot was executing a takeoff. - [NTSB CHI00IA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00IA037.md): British Aerospace BAE 146-200A · Chicago, IL · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1999 · N606AW · Minor damage > An undetermined failure in the hydraulic system, which resulted in the airplane's entire braking system becoming temporarily inoperative. A factor associated with the incident was the airport terminal building that was contacted by the airplane. - [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 NYC00LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA035.md): Schweizer SGS-2-33A · Waynesville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1999 · N17883 · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's delay in remedial action. - [NTSB CHI00LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA024.md): American AA-1B · Gallatin, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1999 · N9927L · Substantial damage > On-ground collision with an animal during landing roll. The night conditions were a contributing factor. - [NTSB NYC00LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA028.md): Cessna 152 · Rising Sun, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1999 · N5490P · Substantial damage > The PIC CFI's improper planning/decision to perform a downwind takeoff. A factor in this accident was the tail wind condition. - [NTSB LAX00LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA015.md): Airbus Industrie A-320-231 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1999 · N627AW · Substantial damage > The airline's failure to fully review the obstruction clearances and revise the pushback procedures in an area of the ramp where new construction had impinged on the available ramp space. Also causal was the failure of the tug driver and the wing walkers to… - [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 NYC00LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA009.md): Grumman G164 · Burkittsville, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1999 · N7856 · Substantial damage > The vehicle drivers inadequate lookout. - [NTSB ANC00LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA005.md): Cessna 172 · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1999 · N4762D · Substantial damage > The failure of the driver of the forklift to maintain an adequate visual outlook. - [NTSB NYC00LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA003.md): Piper PA-60-700P · Greenville, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1999 · N407SA · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and his inadequate visual lookout. - [NTSB FTW99LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA266.md): Beech C35 · Lone Grove, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1999 · N5818C · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area. Factors were the fences struck during the takeoff, the tall grass, rising terrain, and a tailwind. - [NTSB CHI99IA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99IA351.md): Cessna 402B · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1999 · N6362X · Minor damage > The failure of the pilot in command to maintain clearance with ground obstructions. - [NTSB MIA99LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA264.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Covington, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1999 · N4300S · Substantial damage > the pilot's decision to take off from unsuitable terrain, which resulted in a collision with trees. - [NTSB SEA99LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA170.md): Champion 7BCM · Coolin, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1999 · N2841E · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions. Factors include variable, gusty crosswinds, and trees along the sides of the runway. - [NTSB ANC99LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA153.md): Cessna 207 · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1999 · N36CF · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout for a parked airplane during taxi. - [NTSB SEA99LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA164.md): Cessna 182Q · Crescent Lake, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1999 · N22WR · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a bounced landing. Factors include a sudden wind shift, a crosswind gust, and tall trees growing along the side of the airstrip. - [NTSB NYC99LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA225.md): Piper PA-28-201RT · Toms River, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1999 · N8313R · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to obtain proper clearance over an obstacle. - [NTSB LAX99LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA306.md): Cessna 172N · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1999 · N534CA · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout during taxi. Sun glare was a factor in the accident. - [NTSB LAX99LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA302.md): Boeing 737-322 · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1999 · N388UA · Substantial damage > The lavatory service driver's failure to follow established company procedures and directives. A factor in the accident was the airline's use of a one person pushback procedure. - [NTSB SEA99LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA160.md): Cessna 172M · Tahola, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1999 · N8995V · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate directional control and his failure to maintain clearance from trees along the side of the landing area. Factors include a landing area surrounded by tall trees. - [NTSB LAX99LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA309.md): Cessna 172N · Carlsbad, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1999 · N733WX · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from obstacles during taxi in a confined space. - [NTSB LAX99LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA298.md): Lithuanian Factory of LAK-12 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1999 · N612LK · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from ground obstructions during an off-airport landing. The pilot's inability to locate suitable thermal activity to remain aloft is a factor in the accident. - [NTSB ANC99LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA132.md): Cessna 207 · Ninilchik, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1999 · N800DF · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area. A factor associated with this accident was the sunglare. - [NTSB DEN99LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA161.md): Aeronca 11BC · Heber City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1999 · N86096 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff roll. Factors were the gusting crosswind conditions, and the airport sign. - [NTSB CHI99LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA312.md): Cessna 172M · Bloomington, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1999 · N61612 · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate visual lookout and not performing a maneuver to avoid obstructions. A factor was the road signs. - [NTSB MIA99LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA235.md): Cessna 172P · Hampton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1999 · N55218 · Substantial damage > Was the failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control after touchdown following a bounced landing, resulting in the on-ground collision with a taxiway sign and the separation of the right main landing gear. - [NTSB SEA99LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA147.md): Cessna 180A · Belgrade, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1999 · N5359D · Substantial damage > Clearance from objects was not maintained during taxiing. Factors include the pilot's inadequate visual lookout. - [NTSB FTW99LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA232.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Houston, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1999 · N43404 · Minor damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance with the person (the airport manager) walking on the taxiway and the inadequate visual lookout by the airport manager. A factor was the airport manager's diverted attention to the aircraft accident. - [NTSB CHI99LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA302.md): Cessna 150K · Kenosha, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1999 · N6001G · Substantial damage > The pilot's attention being diverted into the cockpit and not maintaining visual separation with the fuel truck. A factor in the accident was the fuel truck. - [NTSB CHI99LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA289.md): Aerospatiale ATR-42-300 · Chicago, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1999 · N282AT · No damage > the failure of the ramp service clerk to maintain clearance with the operating propeller. A factor related to the accident the inattentiveness on the part of the clerk. - [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 LAX99LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA322.md): Boeing 757-2G7 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1999 · N910AW · Substantial damage > The failure of the flight crew and the tug driver to verify that the aircraft was properly configured for pushback. Factors in the accident were the left wing walker's failure to notify the tug driver of his observations that the jet bridge was still in… - [NTSB CHI99LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA259.md): Cessna 180 · Tower, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1999 · N4636B · Substantial damage > failure of the operator of the boat to maintain clearance with the floatplane. - [NTSB CHI99LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA236.md): Ercoupe 415-CD · Wahoo, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1999 · N3859H · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper starting technique which resulted in the inadvertent starting of the engine, with no one in the airplane. - [NTSB CHI99LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA220.md): Let Blanik L-13 · Sylvania, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1999 · N3209F · Substantial damage > the misjudged planned approach and the evasive maneuver attempted by the pilot-in-command. A factor was the presence of trees. - [NTSB CHI99FA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA208.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-9-32 · Milwaukee, WI · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1999 · N502ME · Substantial damage > The vehicle driver's inadvertent application of the accelerator pedal while backing towards the aircraft. - [NTSB CHI99IA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99IA204.md): Boeing 767-323 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1999 · N384AA · Minor damage > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the parked aircraft while taxiing. A factor in the accident was the failure of ATC to issue a traffic advisory. - [NTSB CHI99LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA201.md): Cessna 172G · Union, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1999 · N5869R · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the sign. Factors associated with the accident were the low ceilings and the sign which was contacted. - [NTSB SEA99LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA090.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Zillah, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1999 · N9887W · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing adjacent to the runway. Factors include sun glare encountered at the time of the landing attempt. - [NTSB SEA99LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA087.md): Let L-13 · Belgrade, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1999 · N70741 · Substantial damage > The pilot in command's failure to maintain clearance from a parked airplane during his attempt to avoid a person on the runway. - [NTSB MIA99FA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99FA168.md): Cessna 402C · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1999 · N440AB · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision takeoff with condensation on the cockpit windows which restricted visibility, his improper use of aileron control, improper compensation for winds during takeoff, and his failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, resulting… - [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 SEA99LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA068.md): Cessna 182N · Granite, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1999 · N92887 · Substantial damage > Clearance was not maintained. A sign and the selection of unsuitable terrain for landing were factors. - [NTSB LAX99LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA195.md): Beech A36 · Willows, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1999 · N8178N · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate clearance with a parked trailer while taxiing the aircraft. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1999&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 year(c."eventDate") = 1999 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&year=1999 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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