# NTSB investigations, 2011: 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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB ANC12CA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA015.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Hughes, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 15, 2011 · N9FW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not clear the area surrounding the airplane prior to taxi, resulting in the airplane contacting a piece of baggage.
- [NTSB DCA12CA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA12CA021.md): Boeing 757-351 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 9, 2011 · N583NW · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the captain of N303DQ to maintain a safe clearance from N583NW that was stopped on the taxiway.
- [NTSB CEN12CA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA084.md): Cessna 550 · Moline, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 23, 2011 · N544PS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the parked, unoccupied airplane while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was the guidance provided by the marshaller.
- [NTSB ERA12LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA066.md): Cessna 172S · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2011 · N1855Y · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The Cessna 172 flight instructor and student pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain clearance from the stationary Cessna 182.
- [NTSB ERA12LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA048.md): Beech C23 · Columbia, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2011 · N89MH · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA12CA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA025.md): Cessna 177RG · Westerly, RI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 6, 2011 · N177MW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while starting the engine.
- [NTSB WPR11LA477](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA477.md): Starduster II SA-300 · West Jordan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2011 · N23UT · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The pilot of the other airplane's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a collision with the standing airplane.
- [NTSB CEN11CA664](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA664.md): Boeing E75 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 24, 2011 · N54087 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot of the other airplane’s failure to maintain visual contact while taxiing.
- [NTSB WPR11CA456](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA456.md): Cub Crafters CC11-100 · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2011 · N468CB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing due to his distraction by a cockpit warning light.
- [NTSB ANC11CA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA097.md): Piper PA-12 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 5, 2011 · N3654M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misidentification of the runway environment in dusk light conditions.
- [NTSB DCA11CA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA11CA084.md): Bombardier CL600 2D24 · Boston, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 14, 2011 · N132EV · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the B767 Captain's failure to maintain a safe clearance between his wing and the tail of the CRJ900 that was stopped on a taxiway.
- [NTSB ERA11CA387](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA387.md): Cessna 150C · Weirsdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 2, 2011 · N1953Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the stopped trailer while taxiing.
- [NTSB WPR11CA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA294.md): Cessna 172N · Olympia, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2011 · N5366J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles.
- [NTSB ERA11LA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA361.md): Beech A60 · Pompano Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2011 · N38N · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The pilots of both airplanes did not maintain adequate visual lookout during taxi, which resulted in an on-ground collision.
- [NTSB ERA11CA371](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA371.md): Cessna 172M · North Adams, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2011 · N12477 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and subsequent failure to maintain clearance from a light pole while taxiing.
- [NTSB CEN11CA400](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA400.md): Waco Classic YMF-F5C · Charleston, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 18, 2011 · N113KJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain to take off after making a precautionary landing.
- [NTSB ERA11CA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA341.md): Cessna 182K · Bentonia, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 12, 2011 · N2740Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control on the ground during engine start, which resulted in a collision with nearby equipment. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper engine start procedure and improper securing of the seat.
- [NTSB WPR11CA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA252.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Odessa, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 7, 2011 · N6072X · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the other aircraft.
- [NTSB ERA11LA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA326.md): Buckeye Dream Machine · Russellville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2011 · N3561F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to switch fuel tanks when the fuel was exhausted, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA11CA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA311.md): Southern Airmotive SAC · Taccoa, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2011 · N1150 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions during landing, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with a hangar.
- [NTSB CEN11CA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA343.md): Mooney M20J · Greenfield, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 13, 2011 · N10143 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a communications cart while taxiing.
- [NTSB ERA11CA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA296.md): Boeing 737-732 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 12, 2011 · N308DE · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The B737-700 pilot did not maintain adequate wing tip clearance while taxiing around the stopped B-737-800.
- [NTSB CEN11CA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA309.md): Cessna 208B · El Paso, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 27, 2011 · N208TF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control as result of the gusting wind.
- [NTSB ERA11CA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA261.md): Piper J3C-65 · Westfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 22, 2011 · N10674 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's sole reliance on the passenger for securing the airplane during the engine start and the passenger's inability to maintain braking after the engine started.
- [NTSB DCA11WA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA11WA048.md): Boeing 767 323 · Barcelona, Spain · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 14, 2011 · N366AA · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > On 14 April 2011, at about 08:30 local, a Ryanair Boeing 737-800 and an American Airlines Boeing 767-300 collided while taxiing to runway 25L for takeoff at Barcelona Airport, Barcelona, Spain. The collision was not noticed by either flight crew until after…
- [NTSB DCA11LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA11LA045.md): Airbus A380 · Jamaica, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2011 · F-HPJD · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the A380 flight crew's inability to identify that the wingtip path of their airplane would not maintain safe clearance from the CRJ701. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the CRJ701 flight crew to advise ATC that they were stopped with a portion…
- [NTSB WPR11CA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA171.md): Remos GX · Arlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 19, 2011 · N386GX · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The LSA pilots' failure to stop and to ensure that the taxiway was clear of conflicting traffic before entering.
- [NTSB WPR11FA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA158.md): Cessna 208B · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 2011 · N930FE · Substantial damage
  > The malfunction of a master brake cylinder, which resulted in a loss of braking action and subsequent loss of directional control and collision with three vehicles during taxi. Contributing to the accident was the inappropriate design and manufacture of the…
- [NTSB ERA11LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA167.md): Cessna 182F · Auburn, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2011 · N3420U · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to an internal failure of the muffler that was not detected by maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB CEN11IA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11IA198.md): Boeing 737-823 · Southlake, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 2011 · N945AN · Minor damage
  > The tractor driver’s failure to confirm that the tow bar head/handle was secured correctly to the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN11LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA168.md): Ertz Mark G Zodiac 601XL · Burlington, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 2011 · N200BE · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The Model 1 pilot's inadequate visual lookout and subsequent failure to see and avoid the Zodiac.
- [NTSB ERA11CA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA108.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Thomaston, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 6, 2011 · N5706D · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic's failure to install a cotter retaining pin in the throttle arm retaining nut resulting in excessive throttle play and loss of engine power control.
- [NTSB WPR11CA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA085.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Wickenburg, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 4, 2011 · N443PA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain clearance between the airplane's right wing and the pole.

## 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 year(c."eventDate") = 2011
  AND 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?year=2011

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