NTSB investigations, 1996

51 cases where the first occurrence was “On ground/water collision with object”.

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NTSB SEA97IA040Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas MD-80 · Seattle, WAThe failure of the left wing walker to verify the clearance between the left wing and the fuel truck during taxi, and his delay in signaling the lead marshaller to alert the pilot to stop the aircraft prior to impact. Factors contributing to the incident…Dec 21, 1996 · N941AS · Minor damageNTSB FTW97LA060Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M-20G · Saginaw, TXThe driver of the vehicle's failure to maintain clearance from the taxiing airplane. A factor was the dark night light condition which resulted in the driver's delayed visual identification of the airplane.Dec 11, 1996 · N6868N · Substantial damageNTSB MIA97LA037Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Knoxville, TNthe student pilot's improper planning/decision, and his failure to maintain proper runway alignment during a crosswind landing. The strong crosswind was a related factor.Dec 8, 1996 · N714LF · Substantial damageNTSB ANC97IA011Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas MD-80 · Anchorage, AKThe ground crew's failure to maintain communication with the flight crew while loading cargo after pushback and engine start, and the ground and flightcrew's failure to follow the procedure outlined in their manuals concerning use of marshallers during…Dec 6, 1996 · N954AS · Minor damageNTSB FTW97LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLet L23 · Bryan, TXthe pilot misjudged his distance and altitude during the landing approach. Factors relating to the accident were: the high obstructions (power lines), and subsequent tailwind during the forced landing.Dec 2, 1996 · N290SB · Substantial damageNTSB LAX97LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Big Bear City, CAthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind condition, and his failure to maintain alignment with the runway. The gusty crosswind was a related factor.Nov 29, 1996 · N1042G · Substantial damageNTSB ANC97LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Anchorage, AKfailure of the pilot to maintain adequate distance from an airport sign, while taxiing on an unfamiliar airport.Nov 25, 1996 · N63414 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW97LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGilbert Rutan Vari EZE · Oklahoma City, OKThe pilot's failure to follow proper starting procedures and set the throttle to idle before hand propping.Nov 10, 1996 · N18VE · Substantial damageNTSB NYC97LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Norwood, MAfailure of the pilot to perform a go-around, when an animal obstructed the runway; and his failure to maintain clearance from an obstruction (VASI). Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, an animal (deer) on the runway, and the proximity of the…Nov 2, 1996 · N1216T · Substantial damageNTSB FTW97LA025Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech S35 · Jefferson, TXThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and his failure to maintain clearance from the fence. A factor was the fence post.Oct 24, 1996 · N881T · Substantial damageNTSB ATL97LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Olive Branch, MSThe farmer's failure to maintain security of his livestock/animals.Oct 16, 1996 · N16413 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI97LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Finley, NDfailure of the flight instructor (CFI) to ensure that clearance from the dock was maintained, while starting to taxi. The crosswind was a related factor.Oct 3, 1996 · N185ND · Substantial damageNTSB CHI96LA354Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Delavan, WIthe pilot's failure to assure the airplane was properly secured prior to hand-propping the engine.Sep 29, 1996 · N7216Q · Substantial damageNTSB FTW96LA401Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA28-151 · Falcon, COFailure by the pilot to select suitable terrain for landing. Factors were inadequate preflight planning and preparation for the flight by the pilot by failing to check NOTAMS and failing to use communication aids available to him.Sep 25, 1996 · N41369 · Substantial damageNTSB IAD96LA152Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182B · Hanover, PAthe 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.Sep 22, 1996 · N2731G · Substantial damageNTSB FTW96LA387Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182Q · Fayetteville, ARThe pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point on the runway. Factors were gust and the slick, mowed grass runway.Sep 12, 1996 · N97685 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC96LA138Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Mccarthy, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions, and his selection of an unsuitable landing/takeoff site. A factor associated with the accident was the gusty wind.Sep 1, 1996 · N1879A · Substantial damageNTSB LAX96LA319Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Industries Katana DA20-A1 · S. Lake Tahoe, CAThe pilot's inadequate use of the brakes, which resulted in loss of directional control while taxiing in a non-movement area.Aug 24, 1996 · N474B · Substantial damageNTSB FTW96LA349Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-T34 · W. Helena, ARThe inadequate visual lookout of the vehicle driver and his inadvertent driving of the vehicle onto the runway resulting in the pilot of the departing aircraft performing an evasive maneuver in an attempt to avoid the collision.Aug 17, 1996 · N3095X · DestroyedNTSB IAD96LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Hanover, PAthe 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.Aug 15, 1996 · N9103V · Substantial damageNTSB IAD96LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Gaithersburg, MDthe unexpected appearance of a deer on the runway.Aug 9, 1996 · N1439T · Substantial damageNTSB LAX96LA301Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-236 · Santa Ana, CAthe pilot's decision to turn off the runway while at an excessive speed that did not allow him to maintain directional control of the aircraft.Aug 4, 1996 · N8124S · Substantial damageNTSB ANC96LA117Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Tuntutuliak, AKThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout.Aug 3, 1996 · N4170R · No damageNTSB MIA96LA190Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Georgetown, SCfailure of the pilot to see-and-avoid an obstruction on the ground (inadequate visual lookout) during a precautionary landing, which resulted in a collapsed nose gear and subsequent nose over. Factors relating to the accident were: the adverse weather…Jul 16, 1996 · N1544P · Substantial damageNTSB LAX96LA268Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Payson, AZanimals on the runway. A factor was the dark night.Jul 8, 1996 · N6715N · Substantial damageNTSB ATL96FA101Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-200 · Nashville, TNthe captain's improper rejected takeoff, in that the takeoff was rejected after V1, and the flight attendants' improper use of the evacuation procedure, in that an evacuation was independently initiated without the captain's approval, and without assessing…Jul 8, 1996 · N53SW · Minor damageNTSB NYC96LA144Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172A · Pleasant Valley, NYfailure of the pilot to maintain obstacle clearance from trees during a precautionary landing. His becoming lost was a related factor.Jul 7, 1996 · N7371T · Substantial damageNTSB CHI96LA225Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSisk BD-5 · Lake Geneva, WIfailure of the pilot to abort the takeoff, while there was sufficient runway remaining. The high temperature and calm wind were related factors.Jul 1, 1996 · N51SK · DestroyedNTSB NYC96LA137Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Mansfield, MAan animal (deer) that wandered onto the runway. The light condition (at dusk) was a related factor.Jun 30, 1996 · N48750 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW96LA259Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Arlington, TXinadequate instruction by the flight instructor (CFI), and his inadequate supervision of the dual student. Factors relating to the accident were: the student pilot's failure to understand or select the normal (hand) brakes.Jun 19, 1996 · N6634J · Substantial damageNTSB LAX96LA245Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Las Vegas, NVthe pilot's inadvertent turn onto a vehicular access road instead of a taxiway at a large unfamiliar airport, and his diverted attention.Jun 14, 1996 · N6420P · Substantial damageNTSB FTW96LA227Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 414 · Broomfield, COfailure of the pilot to maintain adequate visual lookout by allowing his attention to be diverted.May 27, 1996 · N414AW · Substantial damageNTSB LAX96LA218Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 1-24 · Tehachapi, CAthe glider pilot's decision to land on the grass covered infield instead of the alternate runway, and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper use of the spoilers and brakes.May 25, 1996 · N91888 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC96LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Kivalina, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area.May 24, 1996 · N83616 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA96LA145Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Englewood, FLFailure of the pilot-in-command to maintain visual lookout while taxiing to takeoff resulting in an on-ground collision with a tree.May 14, 1996 · N7284G · Substantial damageNTSB FTW96LA188Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Fordyce, ARthe pilot's failure to initiate a timely go-around. A factor was the pilot's misjudgment of distance and speed during the approach.Apr 27, 1996 · N20737 · DestroyedNTSB MIA96LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuttrell-Lacky Breezy · Hendersonville, NCinadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot, by not adequately surveying the area to be used for takeoff, which resulted in a collision with a fence.Apr 21, 1996 · N78LL · Substantial damageNTSB FTW96LA175Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Franklin, LAThe pilot's poor judgment in attempting to refuel the helicopter with the engine (and rotors) operating. Factors relating to the accident were: the gusty wind condition, and close proximity of the vehicle that was allowed to be driven under the turning rotors.Apr 19, 1996 · N2329K · Substantial damageNTSB ANC96LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Chicken, AKThe first pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a tree. Factors in the accident were the first pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation and soft snow conditions.Apr 17, 1996 · N39781 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC96LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDouglas DC-6-B · Beluga, AKThe Pilot-in-Command's selection of an unsuitable terrain area for taxi/parking and his misjudgment of the clearance required.Apr 1, 1996 · N861TA · Substantial damageNTSB ATL96LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportO'Connell Christen Eagle · New Smyrna Bch, FLthe failure of the pilots of the Cessna 152, N757NP, to see and avoid the Christen Eagle, N13LD.Mar 28, 1996 · N13LD · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB MIA96LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 727-225 · Memphis, TNfailure of the flightcrew to maintain clearance from construction equipment while taxiing after landing. Factors relating to the accident were: failure of operator personnel to supply the flightcrew with current NOTAM information, failure of ATC personnel to…Mar 27, 1996 · N468FE · Substantial damageNTSB IAD96LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDouglas DC-8-62 · Wilmington, OHThe pilot-in-command's inadequate visual lookout and the company/operator's inadequate crew/group coordination and communication during taxi and snow removal operations. Related factors were the snowy weather conditions affecting visibility and the snowplow…Mar 20, 1996 · N803AX · Substantial damageNTSB MIA96LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Fort Lauderdale, FLthe pilot misjudged the clearance between the fuel trucks.Mar 17, 1996 · N5530Q · Substantial damageNTSB SEA96LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-150 · Spanaway, WAfailure of the pilot to use all available runway, including the overrun area, to stop the airplane. Factors relating to the accident were: the wet runway, and the pilot's inability to see the overrun from the runway due to the sloping terrain.Feb 19, 1996 · N2237P · Substantial damageNTSB NYC96LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Stratford, CTinadequate visual lookout by the pilot and the vehicle operator, resulting in their failure to see and avoid each other.Feb 16, 1996 · N8137D · Substantial damageNTSB CHI96LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 58 · Yipsilanti, MIwas the pilot not maintaining visual separation with the parked airplanes. A factor in this accident was the pilot's over- confidence in his personal ability to taxi onto the parking ramp with the snowfall he was encountering.Jan 25, 1996 · N4108S · Substantial damageNTSB ATL96LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Sanford, FLthe pilot-in-command's excessive taxi speed and his failure to maintain adequate clearance from obstacles.Jan 23, 1996 · N53588 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW96LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Spicewood, TXthe pilot's intentional evasive maneuver to avoid colliding with a deer on the runway during landing. A factor was the bush that the airplane collided with during the aborted landing.Jan 21, 1996 · N41381 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI96LA078Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Mount Horeb, WIfailure of the pilot to see-and-avoid the pedestrian. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, his landing on a closed airstrip, and the snow covered terrain.Jan 14, 1996 · N1412N · No damage