# NTSB investigations: Controlled flight into terr/obj (CFIT)

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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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB GAA17CA559](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA559.md): Cessna 182 · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 27, 2017 · N9346G · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s inadvertent entry into instrument meteorological, dark night conditions and the pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate approach for landing.
- [NTSB CEN17WA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA370.md): Cessna 150J · Goderich, Canada · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 21, 2017 · C-FHPU · Substantial damage
  > On September 20, 2017, about 2036 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 150J single-engine airplane, Canadian registration C-FHPU, serial number 15070602, crashed in Lake Huron about 1.1 nautical miles west of Goderich Municipal Airport (CYGD), Goderich, Ontario,…
- [NTSB WPR17LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA206.md): Bell 47G 5 · Salinas, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 17, 2017 · N3285T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a wire.
- [NTSB CEN17FA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA355.md): Bell 206L 3 · Ancho, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2017 · N213TV · Destroyed
  > The pilot's distraction by a cell phone during a low-altitude flight, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.
- [NTSB ERA17WA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA321.md): Piper Piper PA-34-200T · Cerrione, Italy · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 9, 2017 · G-STZA · Destroyed
- [NTSB WPR17FA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA196.md): Cessna 172N · Bolinas, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2017 · N737QQ · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument rated private pilot's improper decision to embark on a flight and continue to fly into forecasted instrument meteorological conditions and mountain obscuration while conducting a visual flight rules flight.
- [NTSB ERA17WA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA273.md): Bell 206 · Algiers, Algeria · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 10, 2017 · 7T-WUF · Substantial damage
  > On August 10, 2017, about 0930 coordinated universal time, Bell 206L3 helicopter, Algerian registration 7T-WUF, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain while maneuvering in Algiers, Algeria. The pilot and three passengers were fatally injured. The…
- [NTSB ERA17LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA267.md): Piper PA28 · Pittstown, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2017 · N56884 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper decision to conduct a night flight and his failure to maintain adequate altitude during the approach, which resulted in controlled flight into trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's lack of total…
- [NTSB CEN17WA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA310.md): Piper PA28 · Berghaus Diavolezza, Switzerland · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 4, 2017 · HB-PER · Substantial damage
  > On August 4, 2017, at 0720 UTC, a Piper PA-28-181, Swiss registration HB-PER, owned and operated by a private individual, impacted mountainous terrain near Berghaus Diavolezza, Switzerland. The pilot and two passengers on board were fatally injured. A third…
- [NTSB WPR17WA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17WA178.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Cloncurry, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 2, 2017 · VH-HGU · Destroyed
  > On August 2, 2017, at 0740 local time, a Robinson R22, VH-HGU, was destroyed by a post-impact fire following a collision with power lines during cruise flight near Cloncurry Aerodrome, Australia. The helicopter was operated under the pertinent civil…
- [NTSB WPR17FA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA170.md): Beech 19A · Waipi'o, HI · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2017 · N6142N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's controlled flight into terrain for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly at low altitude in close proximity to the rising terrain.
- [NTSB GAA17CA454](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA454.md): Air Tractor AT 802 · Trumann, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 25, 2017 · N802DL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision to continue flight in deteriorating weather conditions, which resulted in collision with the ground.
- [NTSB CEN17WA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA289.md): Cessna U206 · Culiacan, Mexico · Accident · 7 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 23, 2017 · XB-MUM · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA17CA385](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA385.md): Air Tractor AT 502 · Edna, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 2, 2017 · N6135P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to see and avoid a tower during an agricultural application flight.
- [NTSB ERA17FA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA211.md): Buckeye Powered Parachutes Dream Machine 582 · Federalsburg, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2017 · N50130 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with power lines. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in powered parachutes.
- [NTSB GAA17CA371](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA371.md): Aero Commander Callair A 9 · Morgan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 24, 2017 · N7662V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to see and avoid transmission wires.
- [NTSB CEN17WA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA214.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Sacatepequez, Guatemala · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 1, 2017 · TG-GYV · Destroyed
  > On June 1, 2017, at 1824 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA-24-140, Guatemalan registration TG-GYV, owned by a private individual, was destroyed when it impacted mountainous terrain under unknown circumstances near Volcán de Agua, Departamento de…
- [NTSB GAA17CA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA308.md): Robert Hamblin Autogyro Gmbh Cavalo · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 27, 2017 · N721E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain.
- [NTSB ERA17WA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA192.md): Robinson R22 · Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 20, 2017 · ZS-RIT · Substantial damage
  > The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Robinson R22 helicopter that occurred on May 20, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist SACAA's investigation under the…
- [NTSB GAA17CA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA279.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Vevay, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2017 · N428JG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to see and avoid power lines during an agricultural application flight due to distraction when reading a map.
- [NTSB GAA17CA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA261.md): Quicksilver Manufacturing SPORT2S R582 · Arecibo, PR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 5, 2017 · N228KM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to see and avoid trees during low-altitude flight.
- [NTSB CEN17WA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA175.md): Socata-Groupe Aerospatiale TB 20 · Malaga, Spain · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 29, 2017 · D-ECJP · Substantial damage
  > On April 29, 2017, at 1632 UTC, a Socata TB-20, D-ECJP, impacted terrain near Canillas de Aceituno in Malaga, Spain. The aircraft was destroyed, and the pilot and two passengers were fatally injured. The flight departed Mutxamel Airfield (LEMU) in Alicante,…
- [NTSB ERA17FA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA164.md): Bell-Carson 47G Super C 4 · Timmonsville, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2017 · N865Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to maneuver the helicopter at a low altitude near trees, which resulted in collision with the trees.
- [NTSB WPR17LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA099.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 NG · Goodyear, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 20, 2017 · N154BY · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to the installation of an improper air induction hose, which failed and prevented sufficient air intake to the turbocharger.
- [NTSB GAA17CA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA215.md): Cessna 182 · Blue Earth, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 3, 2017 · N8889X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue the night, visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain while on final approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper use of an electronic flight…
- [NTSB WPR17LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA084.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Brinnon, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2017 · N167CB · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's decision to fly into a valley without ensuring adequate clearance to avoid the rising terrain.
- [NTSB CEN17WA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA143.md): Aerospatiale AS355 · Snowdonia, United Kingdom · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 29, 2017 · G-OHCP · Destroyed
  > On March 29, 2017, about 1500 coordinated universal time, an Aerospatiale AS355 F1 helicopter, G-OHCP, collided with Rhinog Fawr mountain in Snowdonia, Wales, United Kingdom. The pilot and four passengers were fatally injured.The accident investigation is…
- [NTSB CEN17WA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA130.md): Bell 206 · Figeac, France · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 15, 2017 · F-GPPH · Destroyed
  > On March 15, 2017, about 2100 universal coordinated time (UTC), a Bell 206 helicopter, F-GPPH, impacted terrain near Figeac, France. The pilot was fatally injured and the helicopter was destroyed. The flight originated from Poiters Biard (LFBI), France, and…
- [NTSB CEN17FA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA112.md): Bell 407 · Chauvin, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2017 · N1371 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper altitude resulting in a collision with water for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB CEN17WA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA213.md): Piper PA28 · Petit Bourg, Guadeloupe · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 20, 2017 · F-OGPJ · Destroyed
  > On February 20, 2017, about 1225 UTC, a Piper PA-28-161, French registration F-OGPJ, owned and operated by Aeroclub Les Ailes Guadeloupeenes, collided with a house while conducting low altitude cruise flight near Petit Bourg, Guadeloupe, French Antilles. The…
- [NTSB WPR17FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA063.md): Cessna 172 · Ramona, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 2017 · N2179L · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to ensure that adequate clearance from terrain was maintained after performance of a simulated engine failure maneuver, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.
- [NTSB CEN17FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA100.md): Bell 206B · Galveston, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 2017 · N978RH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to recognize the flight had encountered instrument meteorological conditions at night, which resulted in an unrecognized descent and collision with water.
- [NTSB GAA17CA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA150.md): Beech F90 · Poplar Bluff, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 6, 2017 · N246CA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s descent below the minimum descent altitude during a nonprecision approach, which resulted in a tree strike.
- [NTSB GAA17CA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA117.md): Air Tractor AT 802 · Vernon, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 17, 2017 · N20361 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB ERA17FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA073.md): Cessna 182 · Gatlinburg, TN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 2016 · N1839X · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot's intentional visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's established anti-authority attitude.
- [NTSB ERA17WA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA085.md): Beech 58 · Tabatinga, Brazil · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 23, 2016 · PT-ICU · Destroyed
  > On December 23, 2016, about 1830 universal coordinated time, a Beech 58, Brazilian registration PT-ICU, was destroyed when it impacted wooded terrain while on approach to Tabatinga International Airport (SBTT), Tabatinga, State of Amazonas, Brazil. The two…
- [NTSB CEN17WA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA054.md): Grumman AA1 · Pintendre, Canada · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 10, 2016 · C-FJEX
  > On December 10, 2016, a Grumman American AA-1B airplane, C-FJEX, impacted terrain near Pintendre, Quebec. The pilot and passenger were fatality injured. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Canadian government. This report…
- [NTSB CEN17LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA043.md): Beech 200 · Moorhead, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 2016 · N80RT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain a positive climb rate during an attempted missed approach in night instrument meteorological conditions that were at/near approach minimums, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.
- [NTSB WPR17FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA025.md): Piper PA 28-181 · Upland, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2016 · N6912C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from rising terrain in dark night conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.
- [NTSB ERA17WA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA060.md): Agusta A109A II · Varese, Italy · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 19, 2016 · N109W · Destroyed
  > On November 19, 2016, at 1316 universal coordinated time, an Augusta A109 A II, N109W, was destroyed when it impacted terrain while navigating near Varese, Italy. An Italian passenger was fatally injured and the Italian certificated pilot and Swiss passenger…
- [NTSB WPR17WA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17WA027.md): Robinson R44 · Mount Windsor, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 18, 2016 · VH-ZNZ · Destroyed
  > On November 18, 2016, at 1244 local time, a Robinson R44 II, Australian registration VH-ZNZ, collided with terrain near Mount Windsor, Australia. The helicopter was destroyed by a post impact fire. The pilot sustained serious injuries and the passenger was…
- [NTSB GAA17CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA072.md): Piper PA 28R · Payallup, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 11, 2016 · N9466K · Substantial damage
  > The airport’s failure to issue a NOTAM regarding the deployment of the traffic monitoring camera system before the accident, which resulted in the airplane striking the camera system during a short-field approach and landing.
- [NTSB ANC17FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC17FA004.md): Fairchild Heli-Porter Pilatus PC-6 · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2016 · N5308F · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's collision with mountainous terrain while operating in an area of reduced visibility and icing conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which would have identified deteriorating weather conditions…
- [NTSB GAA17CA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA036.md): Cessna 172 · Carrabassett, ME · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 20, 2016 · N1706F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering at a low altitude.
- [NTSB ERA17WA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA021.md): Cessna 172 · Peloponnese, Greece · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 16, 2016 · 5B-CLB · Destroyed
  > On October 16, 2016, about 1415 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 172P, Greek registration 5B-CLB, was destroyed when it impacted mountainous terrain while performing a cross-country training flight near Peloponnese, Greece. The Greek certificated…
- [NTSB CEN16FA373](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA373.md): Cessna 182 · Ephraim, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2016 · N2012F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to execute a maneuvering approach at low altitude during night conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.
- [NTSB CEN16LA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA338.md): Cessna 172 · New Orleans, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2016 · N984RA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to continue a descent during a night visual approach a for landing which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the reduced visibility and pilot's disregard of the PAPI indications that the…
- [NTSB ERA16WA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16WA307.md): Piper PA25 · Finca, Colombia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 26, 2016 · HK588 · Destroyed
  > On August 26, 2016, about 1250 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA-25-260, Colombian registration HK588, operated by Fumigaciones Aereas Del Norte S.A.S., was destroyed when it collided with an electrical wire and terrain near Finca, Colombia. The…
- [NTSB ERA16FA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA297.md): Heberlein Ronald Vans RV 9A · Sebring, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2016 · N379RV · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain.
- [NTSB ERA16WA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16WA287.md): Cessna 172 · Fredonia, Colombia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 9, 2016 · HK4822G · Substantial damage
  > On August 9, 2016, about 2156 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 172N, Colombian registration HK4822G, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain near Fredonia, Antioquia, Colombia. The flight instructor and student pilot were fatally injured and…

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## 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."mKey" IN (SELECT e.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e WHERE e."isDefiningEvent" AND e."tier2Number" = '120')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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