# 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 WPR21LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA042.md): Diamond DA40 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 9, 2020 · N4117H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance with a vehicle while taxiing.
- [NTSB WPR20LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA322.md): Piper PA32-300 · Silver Springs, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 26, 2020 · N4132W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a nighttime landing with a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a sign.
- [NTSB WPR20LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA324.md): Pilatus PC-12/47E · Lake Abert, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 15, 2020 · N1220A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from an object during the takeoff ground roll due to inadequate monitoring of the environment.
- [NTSB ERA20LA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA327.md): Mooney M20R · Weston, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 9, 2020 · N120GX · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power because of the overheating and failure of the connecting rod bearings due to a lack of lubrication for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB CEN20LA436](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA436.md): Piper J3 · Hartford, WI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 30, 2020 · N88204 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of situation awareness which resulted in landing in a grass area and the subsequent collision with a runway marker.
- [NTSB CEN20CA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA358.md): Champion 8GCBC · Three Rivers, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Aug 20, 2020 · N133PJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a taxiway sign after landing.
- [NTSB ERA20LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA247.md): Cessna 172 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 13, 2020 · N5280D · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other while taxiing, which resulted in a ground collision. Contributing to the accident was the tower controller’s failure to provide information to each pilot regarding the position and intention of the other…
- [NTSB ANC20CA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20CA067.md): Piper PA32 · Naknek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 10, 2020 · N44851 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The PA-32 pilot's failure to see and avoid the other airplane.
- [NTSB ERA20CA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA243.md): Piper PA28 · Greenwood, SC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 7, 2020 · N6958J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a parked airplane while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was the parked airplane's position over the double-yellow taxiway edge lines and into the taxiway object-free movement area.
- [NTSB WPR20CA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA120.md): Piper PA28R · Palm Springs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 31, 2020 · N679X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid a parked vehicle near the taxiway edge.
- [NTSB CEN20CA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA087.md): Vans RV8 · Columbus, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 15, 2020 · N7736T · Destroyed
  > The inadvertent engine start of the unoccupied airplane, which resulted in it moving forward and impacting a hangar and an electrical box.
- [NTSB DCA20CA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA20CA077.md): Boeing 747 412 · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Feb 3, 2020 · N703CK · Substantial damage
  > An unavoidable collision with a garbage dumpster that had blown into the path of the airplane during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB DCA20WA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA20WA079.md): Boeing 767 · Ciampino, Italy · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 20, 2020 · SE-RLC · Minor damage
  > The government of Italy has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BOEING 767 airplane that occurred on January 20, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Italy's investigation under the provisions of…
- [NTSB WPR20CA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA087.md): Piper PA28 · Santa Barbara, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 12, 2020 · N8408E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a parked airplane during taxi operations at night.
- [NTSB ERA20CA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA140.md): Cessna 172 · Palm Coast, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jan 8, 2020 · N536ND · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to allow adequate separation when passing the parked airplane, which resulted in a ground collision.
- [NTSB DCA20CA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA20CA049.md): Boeing 737 · New York, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 8, 2020 · N929NN · Substantial damage
  > failure of the deicing truck driver to maintain appropriate clearance from the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN20CA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA047.md): Cessna 182 · Robstown, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 30, 2019 · N3473U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to set the friction lock on the throttle before hand propping the engine, which allowed the airplane to move forward and impact a credit card machine. Contributing to the accident was the malfunction of the parking brake for reasons that…
- [NTSB ERA20LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA070.md): Cessna 210 · Concord, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 24, 2019 · N30259 · Substantial damage
  > A malfunction of the left main landing gear brake during landing for undetermined reasons. Contributing was the pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point and maintain an appropriate approach speed while landing on the wet turf runway.
- [NTSB WPR20CA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA046.md): Beech 350 · Visalia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 17, 2019 · N160RW · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The single-engine pilot's failure to yield to traffic established on the taxiway, which resulted in a ground collision.
- [NTSB GAA20CA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA094.md): Piper PA28 · Simsbury, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 23, 2019 · N5776W · Substantial damage
  > The automobile driver's incursion onto an active runway, which resulted in a collision with a landing airplane.
- [NTSB ANC20LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20LA003.md): Cessna 208 · Honolulu, HI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 31, 2019 · N926FE · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The pilot of the Cessna's failure to set the parking brake before diverting his attention inside the airplane, which resulted in his airplane colliding with the airplane ahead of it on the taxiway.
- [NTSB DCA20CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA20CA003.md): Kitty Hawk Heaviside2 · Tres Pinos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 17, 2019 · N221HV · Substantial damage
  > a software timing error initiated by a battery charging script that was not properly terminated prior to the test flight due to operator error.
- [NTSB GAA20CA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA021.md): Wingtip To Wingtip Panzl S-330 · Cedartown, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 11, 2019 · N540ML · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > ***This report was modified on June 4, 2020. Please see the docket for this accident to view the original report.*** The departing pilot's failure to see and avoid the arriving airplane as it was turning off the runway from which the departing pilot was…
- [NTSB DCA19CA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19CA223.md): Bombardier CL 600 2C10 · Chicago OHare, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Sep 11, 2019 · N710SK · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the tug driver's inability to maintain visual contact with the wing walkers and lack of situational awareness during pushback.
- [NTSB WPR19FA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19FA241.md): Glaser Dirks DG 300 Elan · Wilkeson, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 25, 2019 · N300GG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s delayed decision to land following a loss of thermal lift, which resulted in collision with trees during the landing approach.
- [NTSB GAA19CA498](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA498.md): Cessna 172 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 18, 2019 · N408ER · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot entering the taxiway's failure to see and avoid the airplane established on the taxiway
- [NTSB GAA19CA468](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA468.md): Cessna 172 · Gaithersburg, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 27, 2019 · N13796 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The other pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the airplane while taxiing.
- [NTSB CEN19TA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19TA196.md): Aeronca 65 C · Gilliam, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 26, 2019 · N22173 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid a dark-colored utility pole while taxiing for takeoff.
- [NTSB GAA19CA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA366.md): Taylorcraft BC12 · Yerington, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 21, 2019 · N49368 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly secure the airplane before hand propping it, which resulted in the unmanned airplane moving and colliding with a fence.
- [NTSB GAA19CA422](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA422.md): Daryl Baker Bush Sport · Willimantic, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 31, 2019 · N4625D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during taxi operations, which resulted in a collision with a fuel pump enclosure.
- [NTSB GAA19CA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA298.md): Piper PA18 · Sparta, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 31, 2019 · N530AK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground-loop.
- [NTSB GAA19CA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA312.md): Cessna 172 · Nogalas, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 23, 2019 · N273EB · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a parked fuel truck. Contributing to the accident were the student’s failure to follow company policy and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB GAA19CA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA239.md): Gippsland GA8 · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 2, 2019 · N524AV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a shipping container while taxiing.
- [NTSB GAA19CA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA220.md): Cessna 172 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 23, 2019 · N1897V · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fence post during taxi operations.
- [NTSB GAA19CA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA207.md): North American SNJ · Chino, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 13, 2019 · N3375G · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The other pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a stopped airplane while taxiing.
- [NTSB DCA19CA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19CA146.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD88 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 5, 2019 · N977DL · Substantial damage
  > failure of the tug driver to give way to the taxiing airplane.
- [NTSB GAA19CA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA196.md): Piper PA32 · Lakeland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 3, 2019 · N4821S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fence post during taxi to parking.
- [NTSB ERA19TA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19TA146.md): Cessna 172 · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Mar 30, 2019 · N4335R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to remain clear of a light pole while taxiing.
- [NTSB GAA19CA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA190.md): Cessna 172 · Hollywood, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 21, 2019 · N20521 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The other pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the stopped airplane while attempting to taxi around it.
- [NTSB DCA19CA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19CA105.md): Boeing 737 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Mar 11, 2019 · N3756 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > failure of the B737 captain to maintain separation with the airplane stopped on the taxiway.
- [NTSB DCA19CA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19CA102.md): Bombardier CL 600 2C10 · Charlotte, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Mar 10, 2019 · N530EA · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > failure of the ground crew to maintain visual separation and avoid the holding aircraft.
- [NTSB CEN19LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA092.md): Bell 407 · Union Center, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 2019 · N450AM · Substantial damage
  > The ambulance driver’s failure to see the helicopter’s rotating main rotor blades in dark night conditions, which resulted in the ambulance’s inadvertent collision with the helicopter. Contributing to the accident was the ambulance driver's failure to follow…
- [NTSB GAA19CA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA136.md): Cessna 182 · Arlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 10, 2019 · N9101X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's distraction during the engine warm-up, which resulted in the airplane's collision with a hangar. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to set the brakes.
- [NTSB WPR19TA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19TA068.md): Pitts S1 · Torrance, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Jan 19, 2019 · N31WK · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The biplane pilot’s inadequate visual lookout while taxing, which resulted in a ground collision.
- [NTSB GAA19CA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA097.md): Cessna 180 · Moriarty, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 15, 2018 · N188H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid a parked glider while taxiing from the runway.
- [NTSB GAA19CA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA079.md): Pilatus PC12 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 28, 2018 · N552TC · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The other pilot's failure to follow the air traffic controller’s instructions and his subsequent failure to maintain adequate lookout to see and avoid the other airplane on the taxiway.
- [NTSB ERA19LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA055.md): Cessna 172 · North Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 23, 2018 · N7081Q · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right brake while taxiing after landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and collision with a parked airplane.
- [NTSB GAA19CA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA071.md): Piper PA28 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 20, 2018 · N607FT · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The other pilot's improper decision to taxi past another airplane occupying a taxiway and her subsequent failure to maintain clearance from the airplane.
- [NTSB GAA19CA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA068.md): Silveira Jonathan A Sonex · Corona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 19, 2018 · N322JS · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to see and avoid the airplane on the runway while landing and the pilot receiving instruction’s and flight instructor's failure to properly scan the approach before pulling onto the runway during the takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR19TA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19TA031.md): Piper PA28 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Nov 5, 2018 · N9299B · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain a safe distance from the other airplane while taxiing, resulting in a ground collision.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/200/sequence.md?page=6

## 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=5

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