# 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 CEN24LA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA294.md): Mooney M20J · Appleton, WI · Incident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 24, 2024 · N555ED · Minor damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate wingtip clearance while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was the ambiguous nonstandard parking at the time of the incident.
- [NTSB ANC24LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA039.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Kailua-Kona, HI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 30, 2024 · N333PJ · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to implement the correct action for low rotor RPM recovery.
- [NTSB GAA24WA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA314.md): Robinson R22 · Municipio de Berazategui, Argentina · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · May 20, 2024 · LV-RLA · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA24WA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA168.md): Robinson R44 · Vilanova deL’Aguda, Lérida, Spain · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · May 13, 2024 · HB-ZII · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR24LA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA320.md): Cessna 172S · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 11, 2024 · N428DW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during taxi operations.
- [NTSB CEN24LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA196.md): Piper PA28 · New Century, KS · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 11, 2024 · N3574C · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The inability of the Boeing 75 pilot to anticipate that the Piper would stop earlier on the taxiway which resulted in the on-ground collision.
- [NTSB DCA24WA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA24WA152.md): Boeing 787 · London, United Kingdom · Incident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Apr 6, 2024 · G-VDIA · Minor damage
- [NTSB ERA24LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA142.md): Piper J3C-65 · Homosassa Springs, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 14, 2024 · N71093 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to confirm the throttle position before attempting to start the airplane’s engine by manually rotating the propeller, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB WPR24LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA084.md): Cessna 172P · Goodyear, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 10, 2024 · N52436 · Substantial damage
  > Bearing degradation that increased clearances between the bearing and crankshaft journal surfaces, resulting in fatigue cracks and the subsequent failure of the No. 3 connecting rod and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the…
- [NTSB DCA24LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA24LA092.md): Airbus A321-231 · Boston, MA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 8, 2024 · N956JT · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The “follow me” driver stopping the airplane (flight 551) about 35 feet from the normal stopping point due to a difficulty in seeing the yellow “T”-bar because of the dark night conditions and the presence of de-icing fluid on the ground.
- [NTSB DCA24WA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA24WA070.md): Boeing 737 · Copenhagen, Denmark · Incident · Class 5 · Foreign · Jan 3, 2024 · 9H-QEN · No damage
- [NTSB DCA24WA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA24WA057.md): Boeing 737 · Dhaka, Bangladesh · Occurrence · Class 5 · Foreign · Jan 2, 2024 · S2-AJA · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
- [NTSB CEN24LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA059.md): Piper PA28 · Lubbock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 10, 2023 · N8538N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing that resulted in a runway excursion, an impact with a runway sign, and a nose gear collapse.
- [NTSB DCA24LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA24LA034.md): Boeing 717 · Kahului, HI · Incident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 30, 2023 · N494HA · Minor damage
  > The captain did not verify that the tow tractor had exited the area in front of the airplane before taxiing for departure. Contributing factors were the dark conditions and the absence of an illuminated hazard beacon on the tow tractor, which reduced its…
- [NTSB CEN24LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA034.md): Grumman American Avn. AA-5 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 8, 2023 · N9568U · Substantial damage
  > The distraction of the pilot during the taxi, resulting in a ground collision.
- [NTSB ERA24LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA021.md): Cessna 172 · Orangeburg, SC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 21, 2023 · N7607T · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from a fuel truck while taxiing. Also contributing was the flight instructor’s inadequate monitoring of the student pilot.
- [NTSB DCA24LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA24LA043.md): Boeing 787 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 19, 2023 · N30913 · Minor damage
  > The flight crew’s misperception of the distance required to safely pass the hangar and failure to request additional ground handling support while taxiing, which resulted in a collision with a hangar. Contributing to the accident was United Airlines…
- [NTSB WPR24LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA013.md): Cessna 340A · Boise, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 12, 2023 · N682JS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while taxiing, which resulted in impact with a fence.
- [NTSB DCA24WA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA24WA008.md): Boeing 737 · Casablanca, Morocco · Incident · Class 5 · Foreign · Oct 8, 2023 · CN-ROU · Minor damage
- [NTSB DCA24WA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA24WA004.md): Boeing 737 · London, United Kingdom · Occurrence · Class 5 · Foreign · Oct 4, 2023 · EI-EGD
- [NTSB ERA23LA386](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA386.md): Cessna 172 · Greensboro, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 30, 2023 · N9522L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a light pole during taxi.
- [NTSB GAA23WA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA267.md): Bell 407 · Madang Province, Papua New Guinea · Accident · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 22, 2023 · P2-HSN · Destroyed
- [NTSB CEN23LA413](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA413.md): Powrachute Airwolf · Erie, CO · Incident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 20, 2023 · N820PP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent manipulation of the throttle, which resulted in the aircraft traveling on the ground and the unsecured pilot being ejected from the aircraft and sustaining fatal injuries.
- [NTSB DCA23WA461](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA23WA461.md): Embraer S A ERJ 190-200 IGW · Nairobi, Kenya · Incident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 17, 2023 · N255GE · Minor damage
- [NTSB DCA23WA431](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA23WA431.md): Airbus A330-941 · Paris, France · Accident · Class 5 · Foreign · Aug 30, 2023 · N411DX · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
- [NTSB CEN23LA383](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA383.md): Hiller UH-12A · Mosby, MO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 27, 2023 · N8178H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA23WA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA266.md): Beecraft G58 · Oita airoprt, Japan · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Aug 14, 2023 · JA51HA · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR23LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA298.md): Cessna 152 · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 1, 2023 · N46393 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The flight instructor’s inattention during ground operations, which resulted in unintentional movement of the airplane and ground collision with another airplane.
- [NTSB ANC23LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23LA058.md): Cort J Neuman Apex · Wasilla, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 1, 2023 · N907AX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance during takeoff, which resulted in impact with trees.
- [NTSB DCA23WA363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA23WA363.md): Boeing 747 · Tel Aviv, Israel · Accident · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 16, 2023 · OE-LRG · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
- [NTSB WPR23LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA221.md): Cessna 340A · Bend, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 8, 2023 · N340SW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the fuel station, resulting in a ground collision and fire.
- [NTSB WPR23LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA203.md): Piper PA-28-181 · West Jordan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 29, 2023 · N456Y · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the mechanic’s failure to properly secure the fuel system gascolator strainer bowl.
- [NTSB CEN23LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA209.md): Kolb Firestar SS · Lodi, WI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 29, 2023 · N994TA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC23LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23LA041.md): Piper PA-12 · McGrath, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 29, 2023 · N7712H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in a forced landing and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB DCA23WA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA23WA282.md): Boeing 737 · Munster/Osnabruck, Germany · Incident · Class 5 · Foreign · Apr 29, 2023 · TC-SOH · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
- [NTSB DCA23WA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA23WA241.md): Boeing 757-232 · Mexico City, Mexico · Incident · Class 5 · Foreign · Apr 17, 2023 · N694DL · Minor damage
- [NTSB WPR23LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA155.md): Cessna 172N · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 15, 2023 · N734NJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll resulting in collision with taxiway sign.
- [NTSB WPR23LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA152.md): Grumman G-44A · Los Alamos, NM · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 5, 2023 · N444M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, resulting in a runway excursion and ground collision.
- [NTSB ERA23LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA171.md): Cessna 180 · Cincinnati, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 21, 2023 · N7772B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout during taxi, which resulted in a collision with a parked airplane. Contributing was the marshaller’s improper marshalling techniques.
- [NTSB CEN23LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA126.md): Beech C90 · Bismark, ND · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 9, 2023 · N46CV · Substantial damage
  > The ground vehicle driver’s failure to see and maintain clearance from the airplane while conducting ground operations.
- [NTSB WPR23LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA123.md): Cessna 152 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 7, 2023 · N25233 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to see and avoid another airplane during taxi.
- [NTSB ANC23LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23LA022.md): Cessna U206F · Chugiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 14, 2023 · N9572G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in flat light conditions which resulted in a loss of control and impact with a snow berm.
- [NTSB DCA23WA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA23WA138.md): Boeing 737 · Merauke-Papua Island, Indonesia · Incident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jan 26, 2023 · PK-LFO · Minor damage
- [NTSB DCA23WA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA23WA137.md): Boeing 767 · Narita, Japan · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jan 25, 2023 · JA603A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DCA23LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA23LA114.md): Bombardier CL-600-2D24 · New York, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 2, 2023 · N928XJ · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > ITA Airways flight crew's incorrect evaluation of the clearance between their airplane and another airplane stopped on an adjoining taxiway.
- [NTSB CEN23LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA072.md): Piper PA46 · Brookshire, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 27, 2022 · N282TX · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The P51 pilot’s failure to see and avoid the PA46 during taxi operations.
- [NTSB WPR23LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA100.md): Aeronca 65-CA · Deming, NM · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 15, 2022 · N29447 · Substantial damage
  > The occupant’s improper throttle movement during the start procedure, which resulted in forward movement and loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB CEN23LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA065.md): Cessna 172M · Denton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 15, 2022 · N221MF · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from another airplane while taxing in the run-up area.
- [NTSB WPR23LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA072.md): Cessna 441 · Liberal, KS · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 13, 2022 · N253SB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, failure to set the parking brake, and his decision to exit the airplane with engines running to remove a wheel chock, resulting in the airplane’s unintended movement and subsequent collision with a hangar.
- [NTSB CEN23LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA023.md): Stephen J Hoffman MS-500 · Houston, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 29, 2022 · N778MS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to secure the magneto switch before attempting to hand rotate the engine which resulted in an inadvertent engine start, a runaway airplane, and subsequent impact with parked airplanes. Contributing to the accident was the failure to…

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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 s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '200' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE "isDefiningEvent"))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/200/sequence?page=3

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