# 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 CEN23LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA015.md): Beech B-60 · Ardmore, OK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 13, 2022 · N2889W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not ensure adequate clearance from construction vehicles during taxi.
- [NTSB DCA22WA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA22WA214.md): Boeing 777 · London, Gabon · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 28, 2022 · HL-7782 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA22WA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA305.md): Cessna C172 · Yao, Japan · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 22, 2022 · JA3969 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DCA22LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA22LA201.md): Boeing 737-7H4 · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 11, 2022 · N963WN · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > Southwest Airlines flight crew’s misjudgment of the distance required to safely pass the American Airlines airplane.
- [NTSB DCA22WA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA22WA206.md): Boeing 737 · Zurich, Switzerland · Incident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 3, 2022 · TC-MKC
- [NTSB WPR22LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA325.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D1 · Hope, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 22, 2022 · N96095 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a tree while taxiing.
- [NTSB WPR22LA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA328.md): Fall Martin Super CUB · Stanley, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 19, 2022 · N25MF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff with a crosswind.
- [NTSB ERA22LA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA364.md): Aerotek Pitts Special S-1S · Erwinna, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 6, 2022 · N49310 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The inability of both pilots to see and avoid the collision. Contributing to the accident was the pilot of the red airplane’s decision to utilize the converging runway for takeoff, contrary to the guidance published in the airport facility directory. Also…
- [NTSB DCA22LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA22LA175.md): Boeing 777 · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 6, 2022 · A7-BFH · Substantial damage
  > The ground controller’s inappropriate routing of the B777 through a non-movement area, resulting in the airplane’s right wingtip contacting a light pole. Contributing to the accident was the lack of an appropriate display of taxiway BB2 as a restricted…
- [NTSB CEN22LA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA346.md): Meschler Gary R RV-4 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 28, 2022 · N79KM · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot of N694V (RV-8) to maintain clearance from the preceding airplane, N79KM (RV-4), while taxiing for takeoff, which resulted in an on-ground collision.
- [NTSB CEN22LA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA319.md): Schleicher ASW-19B · Elbert, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 10, 2022 · N53JC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s misidentification of the runway during the visual approach which resulted in an off runway landing and impact with a trailer.
- [NTSB CEN22LA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA314.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Rogers, AR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 9, 2022 · N83552 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to establish a stabilize approach criteria during low-level maneuvering to the runway, which resulted in a hard landing and contact with a hay bale.
- [NTSB DCA22LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA22LA135.md): Airbus A330 · New York, NY · Accident · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 18, 2022 · EI-EJL · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The ITA Airways flightcrew’s misperception of the distance to maintain separation and safely pass the stopped Air France airplane.
- [NTSB WPR22LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA201.md): Bombardier BD100 1A10 · Hawthorne, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 7, 2022 · N694PD · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The multi-engine pilot's failure to maintain clearance from another airplane during taxi.
- [NTSB ERA22LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA252.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 26, 2022 · N32042 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a forklift while taxiing.
- [NTSB CEN22LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA165.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Calhan, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 3, 2022 · N9119W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN22LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA149.md): Cessna 208B · Grapevine, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 18, 2022 · N78SA · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot of the second aircraft to maintain a safe distance from the lead airplane while taxiing, which resulted in a ground collision.
- [NTSB GAA22WA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA108.md): Piper PA23 · Treasure Cay, Bahamas · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Feb 20, 2022 · N62670 · Destroyed
- [NTSB ERA22LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA119.md): Great Lakes 2T-1A-2 · Naples, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 11, 2022 · N87G · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The biplane pilot’s inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in an on-ground collision with another airplane while taxiing.
- [NTSB DCA22WA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA22WA222.md): Boeing 737 · Ajuba, Nigeria · Incident · Class 4 · Foreign · Feb 3, 2022 · 5N-MJQ · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA22LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA115.md): Pilatus PC-12/47E · Ronkonkoma, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 2, 2022 · N357JK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly position the power control lever before starting the engine as required per the checklist. Contributing to the accident were the ice on the ramp and the pilot’s failure to secure the engine using the condition lever.
- [NTSB GAA22WA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA075.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Uchoa, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Jan 15, 2022 · PR-SOD · Minor damage
- [NTSB ERA22LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA103.md): Cessna 150G · Knoxville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 8, 2022 · N1308U · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot of the Cessna 150’s failure to avoid the taxiing Cessna 172.
- [NTSB DCA22LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA22LA053.md): Airbus A330 · Newark, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 31, 2021 · TC-JOK · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > Turkish Airlines flightcrew’ s misperception of the distance to safely pass the stopped Republic Airways airplane.
- [NTSB WPR22LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA042.md): Phoenix Air U-15 Phoenix · Carlsbad, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 18, 2021 · N44DY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain distance with an airport sign while taxiing.
- [NTSB WPR22LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA035.md): Sonex Waiex B · Laveen Village, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 15, 2021 · N535D · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the rocker swivel assembly due to either wear or corrosion, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA22LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA019.md): Beech 200 · Mount Pleasant, SC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 18, 2021 · N996LM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance with the parked fuel truck while taxiing for takeoff. Contributing to the outcome was the pilot’s decision to park the airplane in the congested ramp area and his excessive taxi speed.
- [NTSB WPR22LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA018.md): Airbus A350 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 16, 2021 · N544AM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from ground equipment during landing.
- [NTSB CEN22LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA010.md): Piper PA-24 · Loveland, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 7, 2021 · N5585P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to recognize the degraded engine power and abort the takeoff in a timely manner.
- [NTSB DCA22LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA22LA005.md): Embraer S A ERJ 170-200 LR · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 2, 2021 · N142SY · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > A ground collision by SkyWest flight 5845 that resulted in substantial damage to Republic Airlines flight 3594.
- [NTSB CEN21LA456](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA456.md): Bell 407 · Patterson, LA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 25, 2021 · N662RL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from a parked helicopter while hovering to reposition for takeoff.
- [NTSB DCA21LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA21LA226.md): Bombardier CL-600-2B19 · Asheville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 17, 2021 · N444ZW · Substantial damage
  > The fuel truck driver backing up in the direction of the airplane without the use of marshallers.
- [NTSB ERA21LA380](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA380.md): Cessna 177 · Ayer, MA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 11, 2021 · N912VW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’ improper preflight and inflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB DCA21WA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA21WA215.md): Boeing 737 · Madrid, Spain · Incident · Class 5 · Foreign · Aug 20, 2021 · EC-MUZ
- [NTSB ERA21LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA306.md): Cessna 172 · Farmingdale, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 27, 2021 · N73334 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance with a fuel truck while taxiing
- [NTSB CEN21LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA336.md): Driver RV-7 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 23, 2021 · N977RV · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The RV-8 pilot’s failure to account for the position of the RV-7 behind him during the landing roll in a staggered landing formation, which resulted in a ground collision of the two airplanes. Contributing to the accident was the self-induced pressure created…
- [NTSB CEN21LA373](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA373.md): Mooney M20F · New Albany, MS · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 22, 2021 · N6474Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s delayed decision to abort the landing that resulted in a collision with a fence post. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the alternator drive belt during cruise flight for unknown reasons and the subsequent inoperative electrical…
- [NTSB DCA21WA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA21WA185.md): Boeing 737 · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Accident · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 21, 2021 · A6-FER · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
- [NTSB DCA21WA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA21WA181.md): Boeing 787 · Dublin, Ireland · Incident · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 16, 2021 · N873BB · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
- [NTSB WPR21LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA276.md): Payne Steven R RV-8 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 9, 2021 · N526KP · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The second pilot’s diverted attention while taxing which, resulted in his failure to maintain clearance from another airplane holding short of the runway.
- [NTSB DCA21LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA21LA137.md): Boeing 737-823 · Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 28, 2021 · N834NN · Substantial damage
  > The captain’s decision to adjust his flight instruments while taxiing the airplane.
- [NTSB DCA21LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA21LA133.md): Boeing 737-7H4 · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 21, 2021 · N289CT · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the flight crew of N8686A to provide sufficient clearance while taxiing past N289CT, which was stopped.
- [NTSB DCA21WA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA21WA146.md): Boeing 737 · Perth, Australia · Incident · Class 5 · Foreign · May 20, 2021 · VH-VXQ · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR21LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA253.md): Cessna T206H · Palm Springs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 10, 2021 · N206DT · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The Kingair pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from another airplane while taxiing, which resulted in a ground collision.
- [NTSB GAA21WA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA083.md): Rans S6 · Toledo, Spain · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Apr 3, 2021 · EC-YZE · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DCA21WA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA21WA117.md): Boeing 737 · Valletta, Malta · Incident · Class 5 · Foreign · Apr 2, 2021 · 9H-QCJ
- [NTSB DCA21WA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA21WA105.md): 777 FF2 · Bogota, Colombia · Incident · Class 5 · Foreign · Mar 24, 2021 · TC-LJN · No damage
- [NTSB GAA21WA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA044.md): Cessna 150 · Yariguíes, Colombia · Incident · Class 5 · Foreign · Mar 4, 2021 · HK1010G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DCA21WA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA21WA062.md): Beech 1900 · Johannesburg, South Africa · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 31, 2020 · ZS-JCT · Minor damage
- [NTSB ERA21LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA049.md): Piper PA28 · Lititz, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 20, 2020 · N9086W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent attempt to takeoff on a taxiway, rather than a runway, which resulted in a collision with a fence during takeoff.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/200/sequence.md?page=5

## 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=4

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