# NTSB investigations, 2006: 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.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB DFW07LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA056.md): Cessna 172S · Tulsa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 2006 · N159RA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a hangar and parked airplane during the unauthorized use of an airplane.
- [NTSB MIA07IA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07IA031.md): Boeing 747-436 · Miami, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 2006 · G-BNLM · No damage
  > The flightcrew's misinterpretation of available lighting, signage, and airfield marking cues during taxi.
- [NTSB ANC07LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA008.md): Boeing 747-228F · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 2006 · N752SA · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the deicing truck crew to maintain sufficient distance from the parked airplane during deicing, which resulted in a collision and substantial damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI07CA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA033.md): Cessna C-425 · Menominee, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 5, 2006 · N425JP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain control of the aircraft while parking the aircraft, and failed to maintain clearance from the building as the airplane taxied forward. A factor was the terminal.
- [NTSB NYC07CA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA050.md): Cessna 152 · Block Island, RI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 26, 2006 · N68469 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance while taxiing, which resulted in a collision with a construction vehicle. A factor in this accident was the location of the construction vehicle, which was parked on the ramp, adjacent to the parking area.
- [NTSB NYC07LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA032.md): Columbia LC41-550FG · Somerville, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2006 · N1442E · Substantial damage
  > The tug driver's inadequate lookout for landing traffic before crossing the runway.
- [NTSB CHI07LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA021.md): Boeing 717-200 · Milwaukee, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2006 · N904ME · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The failure of ground personnel to verify the clearance between the airplanes prior to signaling the crew tha the crew of the other airplane that they were cleared to taxi.
- [NTSB CHI07FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07FA020.md): Airbus A-320-200 · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 2006 · N428UA · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The pilot-in-command of the other airplane failed to maintain clearance with the parked airplane during taxi for takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC07LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA017.md): Boeing 747-400 · Newark, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 2006 · D-ABVY · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the Boeing 747 crew to maintain an adequate visual lookout. Contributing to the accident were the night lighting conditions, the back lighting from the apron lights, and the crew's diverted attention in focusing on a Boeing 757 that they were…
- [NTSB DEN07CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA011.md): Adams A55S · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 15, 2006 · N9019A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision. A contributing factor was the unfavorable wind.
- [NTSB CHI07LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA005.md): Burkhart Grob G103 · Lake Village, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2006 · N4425Y · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate visual lookout by the pilot. A factor associated with the accident was that neither airplane was equipped with communications equipment.
- [NTSB SEA07LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA004.md): Cessna 182M · Boise, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2006 · N70946 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance while taxiing. A contributing factor was the temporary construction fence next to the taxiway.
- [NTSB SEA06CA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA180.md): Beech B36TC · Cedar City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2006 · N2153R · Substantial damage
  > Inadvertent collision with a deer during takeoff. A contributing factor was night conditions.
- [NTSB LAX06TA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06TA291.md): Cessna U206G · Wasco, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 12, 2006 · N6238U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision in leaving the engine running while he left the airplane unattended.
- [NTSB CHI06CA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA254.md): Air Tractor AT-400A · Alliance, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 24, 2006 · N73006 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which led to the aircraft tow bar not being removed prior to flight.
- [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 DFW06LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA197.md): Bell 206L-1 · Ozona, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2006 · N601GM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable terrain for landing. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain.
- [NTSB CHI06FA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA206.md): Grumman TBM-3 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2006 · N420GP · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The Avenger pilot's visual lookout was inadequate and he failed to maintain clearance from the RV-6. Contributing factors were the Avenger's restricted visibility and the RV-6.
- [NTSB CHI06CA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA204.md): Cessna 172N · Wadsworth, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2006 · N739TG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot used an improper aborted takeoff procedure in that she failed to reduce the engine power. Factors associated with the accident were the tailwind, the wrong runway selection, the pilot's lack of experience, the guard rail, and the embankment.
- [NTSB ATL06LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA111.md): Canadair F86 · Hickory, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2006 · N86FS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper assembly of the airplanes brakes, exceeding the authorized gross weight of the airplane at takeoff, and the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff in sufficient time to avoid an on-ground collision with fixed objects. A factor in the…
- [NTSB CHI06CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA181.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 11, 2006 · N40978 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the tug driver to maintain clearance from the airplane taxiing on an active taxiway. A factor was the night conditions.
- [NTSB LAX06CA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA224.md): Mooney M20M · Searchlight, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 29, 2006 · N2142G · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's encounter with rocks and debris on the runway during landing.
- [NTSB DFW06CA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA162.md): Cessna 182L · Coupland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2006 · N42656 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's disorientation. Contributing factors were the prevailing night light condition and the inoperative landing light.
- [NTSB ANC06LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA076.md): Cessna 185 · Dillingham, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2006 · N2217T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in the airplane's tailwheel snagging a rope during the takeoff run, and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. A factor contributing to the accident was a rope that was positioned…
- [NTSB CHI06LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA278.md): Piper PA-18A-150 · Lawrenceville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2006 · N9779D · Substantial damage
  > The visual separation from the glider attempted by the tow pilot and traffic advisories from the glider not received by the tow pilot. The airport sign/marker was a contributing factor.
- [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 DEN06CA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06CA082.md): Cessna 182R · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 4, 2006 · N6220N · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane after landing.
- [NTSB SEA06CA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA136.md): Cessna 206G · Stanley, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 3, 2006 · N7537N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff. Factors include a tailwind gust, and a large rock near the side of the runway.
- [NTSB SEA06TA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06TA118.md): Cessna 206H · Aurora, OR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 30, 2006 · N8210G · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both the pilot of the aircraft traveling on a taxi lane and the operator of the automobile driving on a taxi lane to maintain an adequate visual lookout and their failure to see and avoid one another.
- [NTSB SEA06CA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA095.md): Helmer Avid Magnum · Big Timber, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 16, 2006 · N124WT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control after he diverted his attention to close the aircraft's door during the takeoff roll. Factors include a fence and fence post along the side of the runway.
- [NTSB DEN06CA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06CA078.md): Aviat A-1A · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 15, 2006 · N153C · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while taxiing from landing, resulting in a collision with a refuse dumpster. A contributing factor was his physical impairment by alcohol.
- [NTSB ANC06CA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA053.md): Cessna 207 · Akiachak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 15, 2006 · N91099 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the driver of an all terrain vehicle to maintain adequate visual lookout while maneuvering on the ramp, which resulted in a collision with the parked accident airplane's elevator.
- [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 CHI06CA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA134.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Grayslake, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 7, 2006 · N2378U · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the parked vehicle during taxi and the flight instructor's inadequate operational oversight. A factor to the accident was the parked vehicle.
- [NTSB LAX06LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA154.md): Bombardier CL-600-2D24 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 2006 · N909FJ · Substantial damage
  > The failure of ground service personnel to properly set the parking brake on the lead baggage cart.
- [NTSB LAX06CA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA157.md): Cessna 172S · Big Bear, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 1, 2006 · N534SP · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain wing clearance from a pole during taxi.
- [NTSB SEA06CA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA098.md): Cessna 172N · Billings, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 30, 2006 · N739AJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a sign while taxiing to parking.
- [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 DEN06IA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06IA068.md): Boeing 747-400 · Denver, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2006 · DABVN · Minor damage
  > The ground crew's failure to retract the adjacent jetway and to verify the airplane's clearance with the jetway as it taxied.
- [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 SEA06CA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA073.md): Cessna 170B · Havre, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 10, 2006 · N2831C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper starting procedures in attempting to hand-prop the airplane's engine. Contributing factors were the discharged battery, the failure of the right parking brake and the hangar which the aircraft collided with.
- [NTSB MIA06CA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06CA102.md): Piper 38-112 · Apopka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 25, 2006 · N2316K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an object while taxiing which resulted in the airplane impacting the object and incurring damage.
- [NTSB SEA06CA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA066.md): Cessna 182D · Sandpoint, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 16, 2006 · N9971T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an object (snow blowing equipment) while taxiing. The snow blowing equipment, and the pilot's failure to adequately maneuver the aircraft around snow berms were factors.
- [NTSB LAX06CA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA139.md): Beech G35 · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 2, 2006 · N348G · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance with obstructions while taxiing.
- [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 LAX06CA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA122.md): Cessna 172P · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 25, 2006 · N64423 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from obstructions and diverted attention while taxiing.
- [NTSB MIA06CA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06CA129.md): Tharp S Richard Challenger II · Apopka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 11, 2006 · N128RT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate selection of a landing area which resulted in one of the seaplane's floats impacting a submerged stump.
- [NTSB NYC06LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA066.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Henderson, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 2006 · N8335Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to attempt the off-airport takeoff; and his improper decision to continue the takeoff after striking a pole during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB LAX06CA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA083.md): Piper J5 · Carefree, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 27, 2006 · N35588 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for the precautionary landing and failure to avoid obstacles during the landing roll.
- [NTSB DEN06IA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06IA034.md): Boeing B777-200B · Denver, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 2006 · N798UA · Minor damage
  > the truck driver's failure to maintain clearance from the airplane and the boom operator's failure to adequately clear the boom from the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the low visibility due to snow and mist.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2006&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") = 2006
  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=2006

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