# 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 DCA19WA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19WA020.md): Airbus A330 · Paris, France · Accident · Class 5 · Foreign · Oct 31, 2018 · N817NW · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
- [NTSB GAA19CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA003.md): Cessna 152 · Farmingdale, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 1, 2018 · N94658 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a vehicle while taxiing for departure.
- [NTSB GAA18CA568](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA568.md): Cessna U206 · Millbrook, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 15, 2018 · N756FN · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the other pilot to yield to traffic established on the taxiway, which resulted in a ground collision.
- [NTSB GAA18CA545](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA545.md): Cirrus SR22 · Mason City, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 8, 2018 · N669HT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper hand propping procedure, which resulted in a runaway airplane and subsequent impact with a hangar.
- [NTSB GAA18CA528](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA528.md): Beech 200 · Burbank, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2018 · N97WC · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's and pilot receiving instruction's failure to maintain clearance from a tree while taxiing.
- [NTSB DCA18WA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18WA287.md): Boeing 747 · Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 30, 2018 · N415MC · Minor damage
  > The AAIA of Hong Kong has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 747 airplane that occurred on August 30, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIA's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as…
- [NTSB DCA21WA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA21WA225.md): Boeing 787 · Istanbul, Türkiye · Accident · Class 5 · Foreign · Aug 9, 2018 · CN-RGT · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN18LA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA315.md): Columbia Aircraft Mfg LC41-550FG · Dallas, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2018 · N2546B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control during taxi due to excessively worn brake pads and a deflated right main tire.
- [NTSB GAA18CA445](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA445.md): Cirrus SR20 · Sanford, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 25, 2018 · N482DA · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain an appropriate approach speed in crosswind conditions, which resulted in the airplane landing long on the wet runway and his subsequent loss of directional control when he attempted to exit the runway at high speed…
- [NTSB GAA18CA588](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA588.md): Cessna 172 · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 17, 2018 · N969RR · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a truck while taxiing.
- [NTSB GAA18CA409](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA409.md): Cessna 208 · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2018 · N208EE · Substantial damage
  > The service truck driver’s evasive maneuver to avoid a bag cart tug, which resulted in the truck impacting a parked airplane.
- [NTSB GAA18CA417](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA417.md): Travel Air 2000 · Shelter Island, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2018 · N8870 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree during taxi.
- [NTSB GAA18CA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA374.md): Beech V35B · Chester, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 21, 2018 · N6KG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a hangar during taxi.
- [NTSB GAA18CA360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA360.md): Cessna 172 · Salem, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 14, 2018 · N98395 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a pole while taxiing the airplane on the ramp.
- [NTSB GAA18CA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA319.md): Cessna 172 · San Diego, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 3, 2018 · N786SA · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The biplane pilot’s failure to see and avoid the stopped airplane.
- [NTSB GAA18CA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA275.md): Aeropro CZ S R O A240 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 11, 2018 · N481B · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to stop and yield to the airplane taxiing on the taxiway, which resulted in a ground collision.
- [NTSB DCA18CA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18CA169.md): Boeing 737-8H4 · Baltimore, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 7, 2018 · N8655D · Substantial damage
  > The maintenance truck driver's failure to give way to the airplane that resulted in the truck colliding with the taxiing aircraft.
- [NTSB DCA18CA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18CA165.md): Bombardier CL600 2D24 · Queens, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 1, 2018 · N606LR · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the captain of Delta 212 to ensure adequate clearance while taxiing behind Endeavor 3413.
- [NTSB GAA18CA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA208.md): Piper PA 28 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 8, 2018 · N4400W · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a stationary pole while parking.
- [NTSB WPR18LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA118.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 42 NG · Bozeman, MT · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 4, 2018 · N621ZC · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot and flight instructor's failure to see and avoid the stationary airplane during taxi, which resulted in a ground collision.
- [NTSB CEN18FA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA132.md): Cessna 150 · Marion, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2018 · N5614E · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other airplane as they converged on intersecting runways. Contributing to the accident was the jet pilot's not monitoring the airport's traffic advisory frequency, known reduced visibility of the intersecting…
- [NTSB GAA18CA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA198.md): Cessna 172 · Brunswick, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 22, 2018 · N410ER · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to see and avoid an airplane holding short of the runway on the taxiway and the flight instructor’s lack of situational awareness.
- [NTSB CEN18WA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18WA090.md): Sikorsky S61 · Marchwood, New Hampshire, United Kingdom · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 1, 2018 · G-ATBJ · Substantial damage
  > On February 1, 2018, a Sikorsky S-61N helicopter (G-ATBJ, s/n 6126930-439), pitched down and stuck the ground while hovering after takeoff near Marchwood, Hampshire in the United Kingdom. There was two persons on board, who were not injured. This…
- [NTSB GAA18CA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA111.md): Maule M 6 · Boerne, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 25, 2018 · N56548 · Substantial damage
  > The ground vehicle driver’s decision to drive on an active taxiway at night and failure to yield to taxiing aircraft, resulting in a collision with a taxiing aircraft.
- [NTSB DCA18WA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18WA076.md): Boeing 737 · London, United Kingdom · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 10, 2018 · 9H-BBJ · Minor damage
  > The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) of the United Kingdom has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737, which occurred on January 10, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB investigation under…
- [NTSB DCA18WA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18WA075.md): Boeing 737 · Toronto, Canada · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 5, 2018 · C-FDMB · Substantial damage
  > The Transportation Safety Board (TSB) of Canada has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737, which occurred on January 5, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S Accredited Representative to assist under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, as the…
- [NTSB GAA18CA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA094.md): Piper PA32 · Spearfish, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 28, 2017 · N11KX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent landing in snow adjacent to the snow-covered runway resulting in a collision with runway signs.
- [NTSB WPR18CA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18CA059.md): Cessna 182 · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 26, 2017 · N698MC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to follow ground control instructions and to see and avoid ground obstacles while taxiing.
- [NTSB GAA18CA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA087.md): Maule MX7 · Willow, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 18, 2017 · N61SR · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to see and avoid another airplane stopped on the taxiway while taxiing in sun glare conditions.
- [NTSB GAA18CA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA073.md): Brock Steiner Sport Copter Vortex · Spanish Fork, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 8, 2017 · N395SC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain situational and geographic awareness during the flight, which resulted in him becoming lost and exhausting the gyroplane’s fuel.
- [NTSB DCA18CA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18CA043.md): Airbus A319 115 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 3, 2017 · N9011P · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The failure of the flight crew of N9011P to maintain an appropriate clearance from N344PP, which was stopped on the taxiway.
- [NTSB DCA18LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18LA024.md): Boeing 777 · Jamaica, NY · Accident · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 28, 2017 · SU-GDL · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The air traffic controller's improper instruction to the Egypt Air airplane flight crew to pass in an area where passing is prohibited, which led to a ground collision.
- [NTSB GAA18CA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA057.md): Karpayev Vladyslav V RV-9 · Moab, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 24, 2017 · N666BK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s selection of an unsuitable taxiway, which resulted in the wings striking hidden fence posts.
- [NTSB GAA18CA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA051.md): Cessna 182H · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 12, 2017 · N8515S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to use taxiways shown on the airport diagrams and his subsequent failure to avoid a ditch.
- [NTSB GAA18CA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA016.md): Ultramagic T210 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 6, 2017 · N123UT · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a balloon on the ground during landing.
- [NTSB DCA17CA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17CA214.md): Boeing 737 823 · Arlington, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 30, 2017 · N841NN · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The failure N841NNs captain to maintain appropriate clearance from N982VJ, which was stopped on the taxiway.
- [NTSB GAA17CA564](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA564.md): Boeing PT 13 · Skagit, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 28, 2017 · N43JM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from airport lighting during the landing roll.
- [NTSB GAA17CA560](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA560.md): Piper J5A · Geneseo, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 27, 2017 · N38633 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly secure the airplane before a hand propeller start, which resulted in the airplane moving forward and colliding with maintenance equipment.
- [NTSB WPR17LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA214.md): SC Aerostar YAK 52W · El Cajon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2017 · N52KF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during taxi after a reduction in braking performance and steering capabilities due to his failure to reopen the air supply valve after the nonstandard engine start.
- [NTSB DCA17CA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17CA197.md): Bombardier CL 600 2B19 · Charlotte, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 13, 2017 · N261PS · Substantial damage
  > the tug operator's initiation of a right turn onto the perpendicular terminal road in proximity to the airplane.
- [NTSB DCA17CA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17CA195.md): Boeing 737-924ER · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2017 · N69813 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > the B737 flight crew's misjudgment of the clearance between their wingtip and the B767 horizontal stabilizer.
- [NTSB DCA17WA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA218.md): Boeing 737 · Chochin, India · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 5, 2017 · VT-AYB · Substantial damage
  > The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau of India has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BOEING 737 airplane that occurred on September 05, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of India's…
- [NTSB DCA17CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17CA181.md): Boeing 737 832 · Queens, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 15, 2017 · N377DA · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > the Delta B737 captain's failure to maintain proper clearance between his airplane and the stopped American B757.
- [NTSB GAA17CA458](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA458.md): Randall Marvin L Vans RV 3A · Spokane, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 28, 2017 · N16MR · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The other pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance and visual lookout while taxiing, which resulted in his airplane colliding with the stationary airplane.
- [NTSB GAA17CA411](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA411.md): Spani Wayne M Starduster TOO SA300 · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 16, 2017 · N506WS · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The other pilot's failure to maintain separation from a stationary airplane during the taxi to the runway.
- [NTSB GAA17CA395](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA395.md): Cessna R182 · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 8, 2017 · N1746R · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The other pilot’s failure to maintain separation from another airplane in the run-up area while taxiing.
- [NTSB DCA17CA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17CA147.md): Airbus A321 231 · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 1, 2017 · N991AU · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > the A321 flight crew's incorrect evaluation of the clearance between the aircraft, leading to the inadvertent collision with the horizontal stabilizer of the CRJ700. Contributing to the accident was traffic congestion that resulted in the CRJ700 having to…
- [NTSB GAA17CA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA223.md): Piper J3C · New Carlisle, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 8, 2017 · N88470 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The other pilot’s decision to land on an occupied runway and his failure to see and avoid the airplane.
- [NTSB DCA17WA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA084.md): Airbus A380 · Changi, Singapore · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 30, 2017 · A6-EUB · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The Transport Safety Investigation Bureau (TSIB) Ministry of Transport Singapore has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a AIRBUS A380 airplane that occurred on March 30, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the…
- [NTSB GAA17CA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA205.md): Cessna 172 · Baltimore, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 24, 2017 · N13499 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from other airplanes in the run-up area.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/200/sequence.md?page=7

## 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=6

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