NTSB investigations, 1991

155 cases where the first occurrence was “In flight collision with object”.

Cases per year

19822026
NTSB investigations, 1991 per year, 1982–2026: 4,605 cases
1982302
1983260
1984261
1985230
1986213
1987198
1988191
1989203
1990181
1991155
1992189
1993170
1994163
1995163
1996146
1997154
1998161
1999164
2000164
2001150
2002143
2003155
2004137
2005112
2006114
2007126

Latest cases

Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "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\") = 1991
    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\" = 220)
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

NTSB CHI92FA062Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Sanford, MIThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain a visual lookout to avoid a wire strike. Factors were the pilot-in-command's intentional low level flight, his failure to maintain proper altitude, and the transmission wires.Dec 27, 1991 · N6623H · DestroyedNTSB NYC92FA050Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Wilmington, OHThe failure of the pilots to maintain adequate terrain clearance. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the night conditions, reduced visibility due to fog, and the likelihood that the pilots diverted their attention to the operation of the loran…Dec 26, 1991 · N236JS · DestroyedNTSB FTW92LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182D · Carlisle, ARThe parachute jumper's reserve parachute inadvertently opening, for undetermined reasons, resulting in the jumper impacting the right horizontal stabilizer.Dec 15, 1991 · N8883X · Substantial damageNTSB NYC92LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Dalmatia, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain proper altitude and object clearance which resulted in a collision with power lines.Dec 8, 1991 · N30832 · DestroyedNTSB FTW92LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172B · Tulsa, OKClearance was not maintained and the airplane struck a wire. A factor was the aircraft had been stolen by two unknown individuals.Dec 5, 1991 · N6947X · Substantial damageNTSB FTW92LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-200 · Lubbock, TXThe in flight collision with geese. A factor was the dark night.Dec 1, 1991 · N73SW · Substantial damageNTSB LAX92LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28R-201 · Gila Bend, AZThe animal on the runway. Contributing to this accident was separation of the right main landing gear due to overload and the dark night.Nov 22, 1991 · N91886 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI92FA032Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B100 · Romeo, MIThe pilot in command's improper inflight decision and the minimum descent altitude disregarded during an instrument approach.Nov 22, 1991 · N24169 · DestroyedNTSB FTW92FA024Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech V35TC · Jasper, TXThe pilot's failure to continue a normal climb after takeoff due to spatial disorientation. A factor was the dark night condition.Nov 20, 1991 · N3GE · DestroyedNTSB MIA92LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS 2-33A · Groveland, FLPoor in-flight planning/decision by the pilot-in-command resulting in the off airport landing. Contributing to the accident was his lack of total experience.Nov 14, 1991 · N2890H · Substantial damageNTSB CHI92LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · Charles City, IAProper glide path not maintained. Factors in the accident are the premature landing gear extension and inadequate airspeed by the pilot in command.Nov 12, 1991 · N9161P · Substantial damageNTSB CHI92LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Bowling Green, MOInadvertent deployment of the sky diver's parachute.Nov 10, 1991 · N5015D · Substantial damageNTSB ATL92FA020Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24 · Engelhard, NCThe spatial disorientation experienced by the pilot, and his inadvertent descent into the terrain. A factor was the dark, night lighting condition at the time of the accident.Nov 8, 1991 · N7120P · DestroyedNTSB MIA92LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Coleman, FLFailure of the unqualified pilot to maintain the proper glidepath while on final approach. Also, failure to perform the correct remedial action resulting in the collision with a power line.Nov 5, 1991 · N7823E · Substantial damageNTSB NYC92LA027Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R · Caldwell, NJThe pilot allowed the airplane to get too low on final approach during a night visual landing. Factors in the accident were: the pilot improperly planned the approach, dark night and a lack of flight experience in night operations.Nov 4, 1991 · N9207K · DestroyedNTSB NYC92LA023Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B23 · Bombay, NYFailure of the pilot to use all the available take off area.Oct 29, 1991 · N6119N · Substantial damageNTSB NYC92LA020Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Groton, CTThe pilot's failure to maintain the minimum descent altitude during the approach. A factor was pilot fatigue.Oct 27, 1991 · N14256 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX92LA029Accident · 3 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Vallejo, CAThe pilot's intentional flight into known adverse weather, continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and improper altitude. Contributing to the accident was low ceilings, poor visibility, and restricted visual lookout.Oct 26, 1991 · N3456M · DestroyedNTSB NYC92DHA01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportJesse Knight Long EZ · Milford, PAThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout.Oct 23, 1991 · N172JK · Substantial damageNTSB LAX92LA021Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer SGS-2-33A · Fremont, CAThe pilot's inadequate altitude on final approach.Oct 20, 1991 · N17886 · DestroyedNTSB FTW92LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American Navion · Denison, TXThe exceeding of the airplane's takeoff performance capability by the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation..Oct 20, 1991 · N8560H · Substantial damageNTSB NYC92LA010Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBalloon Works Firefly 7 · Webster, NHFailure of the ground crewman (from another Balloon) to recognize the hazardous condition that existed, when the Balloon came in contact with a high voltage power line during a precautionary landing. Factors related to the accident were: the lack of suitable…Oct 19, 1991 · N4051L · Substantial damageNTSB CHI92FA013Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-140 · Lafayette, INFailure of the pilot to compensate for wind conditions during initial climb. Factors associated with the accident are crosswind conditions and a dark night light condition.Oct 19, 1991 · N38713 · DestroyedNTSB ATL92LA012Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDon Jackman Pitts S-1S · Franklinville, NCThe failure of the pilot to maintain proper clearance from the power line.Oct 19, 1991 · N4241Z · Substantial damageNTSB SEA92FA013Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Columbus, MTThe pilot in command's operation at too low an altitude over the river and his failure to maintain adequate clearance from the power lines. Factors contributing to the accident were the wires crossing the river and the pilot in command's poor judgement in…Oct 18, 1991 · N733QL · DestroyedNTSB SEA92LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172C · Colville, WAThe pilot's delayed go-around. Factors contributing to the accident was the pilot's misjudgement of distance and speed during the approach.Oct 13, 1991 · N64475 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC92LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Lincoln, METhe pilot's failure to see and avoid the transmission lines. A factor was the sunglare.Oct 9, 1991 · N76101 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA92FA002Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · Miltonfreewater, ORInadequate in-flight planning. Factors to the accident were: mountainous terrain, clearance not maintained, lack of total flight experience, and lack of familiarity with geographical area.Oct 6, 1991 · N1372F · DestroyedNTSB MIA92LA003Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47D-1 · Clewiston, FLThe pilot in command's failure to maintain adequate clearance while maneuvering resulting in an in flight collision with a guy wire.Oct 4, 1991 · N3655F · Substantial damageNTSB SEA91FA255Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportLake LA-250 · Sisters, ORImproper planning/decision by the pilot(s), and failure to attain sufficient altitude to remain clear of obstructions. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot(s) failure to use all available runway, high density altitude, rising terrain and trees…Sep 29, 1991 · N1404X · DestroyedNTSB NYC91LA251Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C-152 II · Blue Bell, PAThe pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane, resulting in the airplane drifting to the left of the runway and impacting with a windsock pole. Contributing factors in the accident were the pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind…Sep 29, 1991 · N48806 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL91LA183Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Newberry, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout and clearance while maneuvering at a low altitude.Sep 29, 1991 · N2862E · Substantial damageNTSB SEA91LA254Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Kaycee, WYInadequate clearance with the vehicle and the pilot's failure to obtain proper assistance for the takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident were 1) the pilot's inadequate preflight planning, 2) the vehicle, and 3) high density altitude conditions.Sep 28, 1991 · N5505H · Substantial damageNTSB FTW91LA166Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-5A · Pearsall, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate visual lookout for obstacles during operations from a remote site.Sep 26, 1991 · N59424 · DestroyedNTSB NYC91LA244Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · E. Stroudsbury, PAImproper takeoff planning by the pilot which resulted in the airplane striking trees during initial climb. A factor related to the accident was the failure of the pilot to make his departure turn in a timely manner.Sep 22, 1991 · N37892 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA91LA242Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7DC · Yellow Pine, IDImproper inflight planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in inadvertent flight into a box canyon and subsequent collision with trees, when there was insufficient space to reverse course and the aircraft would not outclimb rising terrain. The terrain…Sep 17, 1991 · N9654H · DestroyedNTSB DEN91FA132Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Tererro, NMA failure of the pilot to maintain adequate obstacle clearance in mountainous terrain. Factors were: lack of familiarity with the aircraft, and insufficient standards by the operator.Sep 15, 1991 · N4868F · DestroyedNTSB CHI91FA294Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell-K Copter 47D1 · Laurie, MOPoor judgement of the pilot, due to impairment from consumption of alcoholic beverage before flight, his intentional buzzing, and his inadequate visual lookout (failure to see-and-avoid power lines).Sep 15, 1991 · N7768 · DestroyedNTSB BFO91LA083Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152U · Burnt Chimney, VAImproper planning/decision by the pilot. The uphill runway and obstructions (trees) near the departure end of the runway were related factors.Sep 14, 1991 · N24509 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA91LA233Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G · Miltonfreewater, ORPilot factor in that the pilot failed to insure there was adequate clearance from obstacles for a safe takeoff. A factor to the accident was: the pilot's poor preflight planning/preparation.Sep 12, 1991 · N73865 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI91DTK05Accident · No injuriesFinal reportEagle DW1 · Hurley, SDThe failure of the pilot to maintain a visual lookout.Sep 10, 1991 · N8814L · Substantial damageNTSB NYC91LA231Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC/2D · Rangeley, MEImproper takeoff planning by the pilot which resulted in an inflight collision with trees during initial climb. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's decision not to use the full lake surface available for takeoff.Sep 8, 1991 · N95123 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI91DEP13Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportMerritt Robertson B1-RD · Menasha, WIInadequate visual look out whih resulted in a wire strike and uncontrolled descent.Sep 7, 1991 · UNREG · DestroyedNTSB LAX91LA383Accident · 3 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Arroyo Grande, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper altitude, and continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions.Sep 5, 1991 · N739YG · DestroyedNTSB ATL91LA168Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235C · Bainbridge, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from objects while practicing aerial application procedures.Sep 2, 1991 · N4393Y · DestroyedNTSB SEA91LA230Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Dixie, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance with tree(s) during the initial climb. Factors contributing to the accident were the high density altitude and downdraft conditions.Sep 1, 1991 · N5934E · DestroyedNTSB ATL91LA167Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft DCO-65 · Calhoun, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the go-around attempt. Factor(s) in this accident were: the excessive airspeed at touchdown, and the pilot's lack of experience in this model of airplane.Sep 1, 1991 · N43LT · Substantial damageNTSB ANC91LA140Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Gold King, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate. Contributing to the accident was the rising terrain and the tailwind condition.Aug 31, 1991 · N2664A · Substantial damageNTSB MIA91GA211Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportRobinson R-22 Beta · Lake City, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout due to his diverted attention to observe and enter the location of an illegal marijuana patch into the on board loran unit.Aug 30, 1991 · N4022D · DestroyedNTSB SEA91LA225Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Joseph, ORA deer that ran onto the runway.Aug 28, 1991 · N555TK · Substantial damage