# 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 CEN11LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA051.md): Bombardier CL-600-2B19 · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2010 · N709BR · Substantial damage
  > The pickup truck driver’s failure to follow airport and company policies regarding ground vehicle operations, which allowed for the unattended truck to collide with the airplane. Contributing to the accident were the truck's misadjusted shift lever and…
- [NTSB ERA11LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA043.md): Aviat Pitts S-2B · Hilton Head Island, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2010 · N8ZT · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The Pitts pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain clearance from the Cirrus airplane.
- [NTSB ERA10CA491](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA491.md): Mooney M20J · Hazard, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 15, 2010 · N1156U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fuel pump while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s diverted attention.
- [NTSB ERA10CA479](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA479.md): Cessna 182S · Toms River, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 14, 2010 · N313MA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout during a night taxi. Contributing to the accident was the improper parking of a ground vehicle partially onto the taxiway.
- [NTSB WPR10CA451](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA451.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Paradise Lakes Estates, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 7, 2010 · N32025 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fence during taxi.
- [NTSB CEN10CA540](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA540.md): Beech E-90 · Colorado Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 5, 2010 · N16LH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to ensure that the airplane’s parking brake was properly set before diverting his attention to other tasks.
- [NTSB ERA10CA445](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA445.md): Columbia Aircraft Mfg LC42-550FG · Tampa, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 26, 2010 · N1321C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to reduce engine power following a high-powered engine start.
- [NTSB WPR10LA427](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA427.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Sequim, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2010 · N5101L · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain the proper approach path and his delayed corrective actions, which resulted in an undershoot. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's distraction from other aircraft in the area.
- [NTSB CEN10LA478](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA478.md): Aeronca 7CCM · Justin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2010 · N85065 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's delay in transferring fuel from the gravity feed wing tanks to the main tank.
- [NTSB ERA10CA411](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA411.md): Piper PA28 · Marshfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 9, 2010 · N2150F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a vehicle while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was his inadequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB CEN10CA468](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA468.md): Piper J3C-85 · Auburn, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 3, 2010 · N98022 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot of the other airplane failing to monitor the position this airplane.
- [NTSB WPR10CA382](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA382.md): Boeing PT-13B · Santa Rosa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2010 · N46590 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The failure of the pilot of another airplane to maintain clearance while taxiing.
- [NTSB ERA10CA402](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA402.md): Cessna 172N · Perry, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 30, 2010 · N1351E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a pole while taxiing.
- [NTSB ERA10CA382](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA382.md): Gulfstream GIV · New York, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 27, 2010 · N905LP · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew’s failure to maintain adequate wing tip clearance from a light pole during taxi.
- [NTSB WPR10CA367](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA367.md): Cessna 152 · Ephrata, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2010 · N6139M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fire hydrant while taxiing to the runway.
- [NTSB CEN10LA425](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA425.md): Smith Aerostar · Cleburne, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2010 · N601AT · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s improper fuel management. Contributing to the accident were the critical fuel placards that were difficult to see due to the airplane's paint scheme.
- [NTSB CEN10LA422](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA422.md): Aero Commander S2R · McCook, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2010 · N51AR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout during taxi, which resulted in a collision with a parked airplane.
- [NTSB ERA10LA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA345.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Fairfield, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2010 · N9809P · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper touchdown point which resulted in an overrun.
- [NTSB CEN10LA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA338.md): Pilatus P3-05 · Canby, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2010 · N831AS · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The North American's pilot's failure to maintain adequate visual lookout, which resulted in an on-ground collision with the Pilatus.
- [NTSB ERA10LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA299.md): Airbus Industrie A330-323 · Charlotte, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2010 · N277AY · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The Airbus A330 flight crew's failure to maintain clearance from a standing airplane while taxiing.
- [NTSB WPR10LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA198.md): Grumman American Avn. G-1159 · Seattle, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 2010 · N706TJ · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain adequate clearance/distance from the fuel truck during taxi.
- [NTSB WPR10LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA189.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Honolulu, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2010 · N61384 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a parked airplane during taxi due to his inadequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB ERA10CA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA165.md): Cessna P210N · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 6, 2010 · N34VF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid an unlit and unmarked helicopter dolly while taxiing at night.
- [NTSB WPR10LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA155.md): Keller FK1 Stol · Dixie, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2010 · N4XK · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the experimental FK1 pilot to maintain clearance from a parked airplane while landing.
- [NTSB WPR10IA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10IA135.md): Embraer EMB-120ER · Los Angeles, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2010 · N226SW · Minor damage
  > The flight crew’s failure to maintain clearance from the jet bridge during taxi. Contributing to the incident was the ramp marshaller's diverted attention and failure to signal the flight crew to stop at the correct position.
- [NTSB ERA10LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA139.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Canon, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 2010 · N1075E · Substantial damage
  > The Luscombe pilot's improper engine starting procedures.
- [NTSB ANC10LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10LA012.md): Piper PA-12 · Gulkana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2010 · N3233M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in structural damage to the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB DCA10CA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA10CA018.md): Bombardier CL600 2C10 · Dallas, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 18, 2009 · N515AE · Substantial damage
  > The fueler's falling asleep in the fueling truck with the truck in neutral and without the parking brake set, which allowed the truck to roll until it impacted the airplane.
- [NTSB ERA10CA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA093.md): Rockwell International 114 · Birmingham, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 9, 2009 · N5872N · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning.
- [NTSB WPR10CA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA079.md): Curtiss Wright Travel AIR 4000 · Torrance, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 29, 2009 · N8700 · 2 aircraft · No damage
  > The Travel Air pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout during taxi.
- [NTSB DCA10IA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA10IA006.md): Boeing 767 · Dulles International Airport, VA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 2009 · G-BNWY · Minor damage
  > The failure of the lead and left side marshallers to identify the B40 jetway obstacle and stop the airplane's taxi before the wingtip contacted the jetway. Contributing to the cause of this incident were inadequate marshalling procedures used by the ground…
- [NTSB WPR10LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA002.md): Cessna 421B · San Simeon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2009 · N31KT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the manufacturer’s checklist and set the parking brake.
- [NTSB WPR09CA473](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA473.md): Aviat A-1B · Toledo, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 27, 2009 · N445BB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's distracted attention.
- [NTSB CEN09CA600](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA600.md): Cessna 402B · Omaha, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 22, 2009 · N1048 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision to taxi with an obstructed windscreen and his failure to maintain clearance from the parked airplane.
- [NTSB WPR09CA461](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA461.md): Cessna 172S · San Carlos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2009 · N21591 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a fence post during taxi.
- [NTSB WPR09CA447](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA447.md): Cessna 172P · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 8, 2009 · N51594 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a parked vehicle during taxi.
- [NTSB WPR09CA438](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA438.md): Beech S35 · Fallon, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 8, 2009 · N272D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle during taxi.
- [NTSB ERA09LA506](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA506.md): Cessna 140 · Louisa, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2009 · N3656V · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The Cessna pilot's inadequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB ERA09CA508](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA508.md): Mooney 231 · Charlottesville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2009 · N75PW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and lack of familiarity with the airport diagram, which resulted in a runway excursion onto a grassy area.
- [NTSB ERA09CA489](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA489.md): Piper J5A · Holland, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 27, 2009 · N33078 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB WPR09CA416](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA416.md): Morgan James E Morgan RV6 · Everett, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 21, 2009 · N116JM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from objects during taxi. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate marking of the taxiway and obstacles.
- [NTSB ERA09TA466](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09TA466.md): Cessna 180 · Spartanburg, SC · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 15, 2009 · N1044Y · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The Cessna pilot's inadequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB WPR09CA376](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA376.md): Schweizer SGS 2-32 · Heber City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 29, 2009 · N682U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive speed as he turned off the runway.
- [NTSB CEN09CA493](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA493.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 · Cape Girardeau, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 14, 2009 · N544DS · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's inoperative brakes while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight.
- [NTSB ERA09CA391](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA391.md): Cessna 172RG · Morristown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2009 · N751DW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a parked aircraft during taxi operations.
- [NTSB CEN09TA399](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09TA399.md): Cessna 182 · Cookson, OK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 20, 2009 · N60HP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the building while taxiing on a road.
- [NTSB WPR09LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA255.md): Embraer EMB-135 · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2009 · N843AE · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew's failure to adequately monitor and maintain clearance from a parked aircraft while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was an improperly parked airplane that encroached upon the taxiway area.
- [NTSB WPR09FA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA246.md): Cessna 172 · Burlington, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 17, 2009 · N70323 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot of another airplane to maintain adequate visual lookout during the approach.
- [NTSB ANC09CA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA041.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 14, 2009 · N405TH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree while taxiing.
- [NTSB WPR09LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA211.md): De Havilland DHC-8 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2009 · N449YV · Substantial damage
  > The failure of ramp personnel and the flight crew to maintain clearance from ground equipment while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was the improper positioning of the ground equipment.

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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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