# NTSB investigations: Ground collision

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 GAA15CA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA043.md): Short Bros SD 360-300 · Greer, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 16, 2015 · N688AN · Substantial damage
  > The fuel truck driver's inattention, which resulted in backing over a warning cone and into the horizontal stabilizer of the airplane.
- [NTSB DCA15WA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA15WA102.md): Boeing Boeing 737-8AS · Dublin, Ireland · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 1, 2015 · EI-DWE · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The Air Accidents Investigation Unit f Ireland (AAIU-IE) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737-8AS airplane that occurred on April 01, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIU's investigation under…
- [NTSB GAA15CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA008.md): Cessna 170A · Palmetto, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 12, 2015 · N170TW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use the proper hand propping procedures, resulting in a runaway airplane.
- [NTSB ENG15WA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG15WA016.md): Fokker F28 - 0070 · Amsterdam, Netherlands · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 5, 2015 · PH-WXC
  > On March 05, 2015, about 1215 LCL, a Fokker F28, PH-WXC, On March 5, 2015, a Fokker F28 experienced a braking failure while on the ramp and struck a ground power unit (GPU) at Schiphol Airport (EHAM), Amsterdam, the Netherlands.The incident is being…
- [NTSB ERA15LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA124.md): Dehavilland DHC 6 Twin Otter · Sebastian, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 2015 · N30EA · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to conduct all of the required items on the Before Starting Engines checklist, which resulted in her failure to detect an open hydraulic circuit breaker and led to insufficient hydraulic pressure to operate the airplane's brakes, her…
- [NTSB ERA15CA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA113.md): Cessna 172I · Nashua, NH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 23, 2015 · N35560 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's lack of vigilance during taxi, which resulted in a collision with a parked truck. A factor in the accident was the truck operator's decision to park on the edge of an active taxiway.
- [NTSB ERA15CA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA093.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Apalachicola, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 1, 2015 · N657MC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout while taxiing, which resulted in the airplane striking a pole.
- [NTSB DCA15WA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA15WA043.md): Boeing 737-800 · London, United Kingdom · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 17, 2014 · EI-EBR · Substantial damage
  > The United Kingdom's Air Accidents Investigations Branch (AAIB), has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737-800 that occurred on December 17, 2014. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB investigation under…
- [NTSB DCA15CA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA15CA025.md): Boeing 737 7H4 · Dallas, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 21, 2014 · N263WN · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > N263WN captain's failure to maintain a safe clearance from the parked N8314L resulting in a ground collision.
- [NTSB DCA15CA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA15CA012.md): Embraer-Empresa Brasileira De ERJ 170 200 LR · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 23, 2014 · N622CZ · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the B757 Captain's failure to maintain a safe clearance between his wing and the wingtip of the ERJ-170. Contributing to the accident was the positioning of the ERJ-170 by the Compass ground personnel.
- [NTSB WPR15CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15CA017.md): Indus T-211 Thorpedo · Mountain Home, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 20, 2014 · N211MY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a parked truck while taxiing for takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR15CA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15CA007.md): Cessna T182T · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 8, 2014 · N378MS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to monitor the distance between the left wing and blast fence while maneuvering behind another airplane.
- [NTSB DCA15FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA15FA004.md): Embraer EMB 145LR · Jamaica, NY · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2014 · N572RP · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The A340 captain's failure to maintain adequate clearance between his wing and the tail of the EMB-145.
- [NTSB WPR14CA387](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA387.md): Beech E33A · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2014 · N15RJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incorrect engine start procedures, which included improper throttle position and failure to keep the brakes applied, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent collision with a parked airplane.
- [NTSB DCA14CA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA14CA170.md): Embraer EMB 145XR · Chicago, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 13, 2014 · N16147 · Substantial damage
  > The tractor driver's failure to give way to the taxiing airplane.
- [NTSB CEN14LA430](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA430.md): Bombardier CL600 2D24 - 900 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2014 · N943LR · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the tow bar shear pin, which resulted in the tug operator’s loss of control of the airplane during pushback operations. Contributing to the accident was the tug operator’s inability to communicate to the flight crew to apply the airplane’s brakes.
- [NTSB WPR14CA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA332.md): Aeronca 7AC · Apple Valley, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 8, 2014 · N12DF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately secure the airplane while hand-starting the engine.
- [NTSB WPR14LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA313.md): Eurocopter EC 130 B4 · Boulder City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2014 · N154GC · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The airplane flight crew’s failure to exercise the necessary vigilance and precautions and yield the right of way to the landing helicopter, which resulted in the airplane colliding with the helicopter. Contributing to the accident was the helicopter pilot’s…
- [NTSB ERA14LA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA341.md): Let L 23 Super Blanik · Warm Springs, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2014 · N400AZ · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the flight instructor to move his glider from an active runway in accordance with procedures due to his distraction by having a conversation with the air boss, which resulted in the landing glider colliding with the glider on the runway.
- [NTSB ERA14CA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA314.md): Cessna 172L · Danbury, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 28, 2014 · N7867G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's use of a person unfamiliar with aviation and his failure to properly secure the airplane during hand starting of the engine.
- [NTSB WPR14CA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA255.md): Cosmos Phase II Phase II 582 · Caldwell, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2014 · N234BS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to monitor the environment and to maintain sufficient altitude to clear power lines during low altitude flight.
- [NTSB ANC14CA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14CA044.md): Cessna 208B · Egegik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2014 · N208SM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of situational awareness during the takeoff roll resulting in a collision with a refrigeration trailer.
- [NTSB WPR14LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA199.md): Beech H35 · Parker, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 2014 · N4689D · Substantial damage
  > The improperly attached fuel line and cracked fuel diaphragm due to unknown personnel’s inadequate maintenance, which resulted in the loss of engine power during cruise flight and the subsequent forced landing onto rough terrain.
- [NTSB WPR14LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA198.md): Rockwell International S 2R · Medicine Lake, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2014 · N702CB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control and sufficient altitude to clear terrain during a low-altitude maneuver.
- [NTSB ANC14CA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14CA036.md): Cessna 208B · Aniak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 15, 2014 · N1275N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a forklift while taxiing.
- [NTSB WPR14CA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA175.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar Plus · Monterey, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 28, 2014 · N923LA · Substantial damage
  > The sport pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during taxi as a result of improperly manipulating the engine power.
- [NTSB ERA14CA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA176.md): Cessna 172B · Mt Olive, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 22, 2014 · N8988B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately secure the airplane before hand-propping the engine for startup.
- [NTSB DCA14WA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA14WA082.md): Airbus A320 · Buenos Aires, Argentina · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 5, 2014 · LV-BET · 2 aircraft
- [NTSB WPR14LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA099.md): Piper PA 24-250 · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2014 · N6570P · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to sump the fuel tanks, which resulted in water contamination, a partial loss of engine power during takeoff, and collision with a taxiing airplane during the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB DCA14WA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA14WA023.md): Boeing 747 · Johannesburg, South Africa · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 22, 2013 · G-BNLL · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR14CA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA063.md): Burkhart Grob G 103 Twin II · Bryon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 8, 2013 · N3981C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate wing clearance from a runway sign while taxiing.
- [NTSB DCA14WA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA14WA010.md): Boeing 737 · Buenas Aires, Argentina · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 7, 2013 · LV-CYO · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The Junta de Investigaciones de Accidentes de Aviacion Civil (JIAAC) of the Republic of Argentina has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 757-700 and an Embraer E-190, which occurred on November 7, 2013. The NTSB has appointed a U.S.…
- [NTSB WPR14LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA025.md): Aviat S2 · Livermore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2013 · N15TA · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilots of the Pitts airplane to maneuver the airplane as necessary to observe the taxi route and avoid the Cessna airplane ahead. Contributing to the accident was the local controller's failure to provide the required warning of traffic ahead…
- [NTSB CEN14CA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA041.md): Piper PA 28-180 · Benton Harbor, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 2, 2013 · N8084W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during engine start.
- [NTSB DCA13WA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA13WA170.md): Boeing 737 · Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 1, 2013 · A40-BB · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The Tanzania Ministry of Transport (MoT) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boing 737-800 airplane and a Boeing 767-300 airplane that occurred on September 01, 2013. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the MoT's…
- [NTSB WPR13CA371](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA371.md): Cessna 172H · Metaline Falls, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2013 · N8160L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a windsock pole while taxiing.
- [NTSB CEN13CA452](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA452.md): Cessna 172N · Tell City, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 25, 2013 · N3012E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from an obstruction while taxiing.
- [NTSB WPR13LA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA331.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 20-C1 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2013 · N4111T · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to monitor and maintain clearance while taxiing, which resulted in collision with the parked airplane. Contributing to the accident was the parked airplane’s insufficient distance from the taxiway centerline.
- [NTSB WPR13LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA286.md): Cessna 182T · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2013 · N411CP · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Both pilots’ failure to maintain a proper visual lookout while taxiing during nighttime conditions, which resulted in an on-ground collision.
- [NTSB ERA13LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA311.md): Cessna 172M · Burlington, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2013 · N61947 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper turn down an airport access road while attempting to taxi to a runway. Contributing to the accident was the airport management's failure to install proper signage indicating that an airport access road was prohibited to aircraft.
- [NTSB ERA13LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA299.md): Aerotek Pitts S-2B · Cleveland, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2013 · N5314Y · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The taxiing pilot's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in his airplane's collision with a stopped airplane.
- [NTSB DCA13CA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA13CA106.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD-88 · Nashville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 13, 2013 · N995DL · Substantial damage
  > The flight crews failure to maintain clearance from the light pole while taxiing.
- [NTSB WPR13IA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13IA226.md): Boeing 737-7H4 · Phoenix, AZ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 10, 2013 · N913WN · Minor damage
  > The failure of the tug operator and wing walker to adequately monitor the environment during pushback of the airplane from the gate in preparation for flight, which led to the collision of the airplane with an adjacently parked airplane.
- [NTSB DCA13FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA13FA082.md): Embraer EMB-145LR · Newark, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 1, 2013 · N17560 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the failure of flight 908's captain to ensure adequate clearance between the wingtip of his airplane and flight 4226's empennage when he attempted to pass behind the other airplane.
- [NTSB DCA13WA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA13WA080.md): Boeing 747-400 · Melbourne, Australia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 22, 2013 · N119UA · Minor damage
  > The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB), has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 747-400 that occurred on April 22, 2013. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the ATSB investigation under the provisions of…
- [NTSB WPR13CA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA158.md): Cessna 172 · Gila Bend, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 20, 2013 · N421ER · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from an above-ground fuel tank while taxiing.
- [NTSB ERA13CA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA155.md): Engineering & Research Ercoupe 415-C · Newnan, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 5, 2013 · N87172 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper visual lookout during taxi operations, which resulted in a collision with a parked airplane.
- [NTSB WPR13CA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA139.md): Cessna 172F · Nampa, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 2, 2013 · N8713U · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot of another airplane, who was taxiing with no intent for flight, to maintain proper visual lookout.
- [NTSB ERA13CA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA123.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Lancaster, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 27, 2013 · N8385S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a parked vehicle while taxiing from landing.
- [NTSB DCA13LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA13LA039.md): Boeing 777 - 300 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 2013 · F-GZNI · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > LV-BMT flight crew's incorrect evaluation of the clearance between the two aircraft, leading to the inadvertent collision of the left winglet with the horizontal stabilizer and elevator of F-GNZI. Contributing to the accident were the incorrect instructions…

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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" = '200')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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