# NTSB investigations, 2025: 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 CEN26LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA076.md): Nanchang China CJ-6A · Burnet, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 31, 2025 · N559TX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to secure the airplane before hand-propping the engine, which resulted in the airplane’s unexpected movement and subsequent impact with an airport fence.
- [NTSB ERA26LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA076.md): Cessna 172N · East Farmingdale, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 22, 2025 · N1517E · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > A loss of brake effectiveness during taxi, which resulted in a collision with another airplane.
- [NTSB WPR26LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA059.md): Waco RNF · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 14, 2025 · N110Y · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The biplane pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from the low-wing airplane while taxiing.
- [NTSB ERA26LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA068.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 11, 2025 · N620AC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate visual lookout while taxing, which resulted in the airplane striking a light pole.
- [NTSB DCA26LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA26LA047.md): Embraer S A ERJ 170-200 LR · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 29, 2025 · N317TB · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > United Airlines flight crew’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from the parked Envoy Airlines airplane while taxiing in winter weather conditions.
- [NTSB WPR26LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA045.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Nov 17, 2025 · N4402N · Substantial damage
  > On November 17, 2025, about 0830 mountain standard time, a Piper PA 28-181, N4402N, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Mesa, Arizona. The flight instructor and student pilot were not injured. The airplane was operated as a…
- [NTSB CEN26LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA045.md): Cessna TU206F · Muscatine, IA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Nov 12, 2025 · N37EW · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > On November 12, 2025, about 14:10 central standard time, a Cessna TU206F, N37EW, and a Hawker Beechcraft Corp B300, N545KA, were substantially damaged when they were involved in an accident at Muscatine Regional Airport (MUT), Muscatine, Iowa. The pilot and…
- [NTSB WPR26LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA047.md): Cessna 172S · Lancaster, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Nov 9, 2025 · N5199J · Substantial damage
  > On November 9, 2025, about 1205 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 172S, N5199J, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Lancaster, California. The pilot and passengers were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code…
- [NTSB DCA26WA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA26WA027.md): Boeing 777 · Al-Dajeej, Kuwait · Incident · Class 5 · Foreign · Nov 7, 2025 · 9K-AOD
- [NTSB ERA26LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA025.md): Akrotech Giles G-202 · Boca Raton, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 28, 2025 · N202RD · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The low-wing pilot’s inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a collision with another airplane while taxiing.
- [NTSB WPR26LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA009.md): Mooney M20C · Watsonville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 7, 2025 · N6814N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to program avionics during taxi, resulting in an inadvertent throttle input and collision with a hangar.
- [NTSB DCA26FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA26FA001.md): Bombardier CL-600-2D24 · New York, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Oct 2, 2025 · N902XJ · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > On October 1, 2025, about 2156 eastern daylight time (EDT), Endeavor Air dba Delta Connection flight 5155, a Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) RJ CL-600-2D24 (CRJ-900), N902XJ, collided with Endeavor Air dba Delta Connection flight 5047, a MHI RJ CL-600-2D24…
- [NTSB WPR25LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA304.md): Cessna 182A · Avalon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 29, 2025 · N2079G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to land with a tailwind and a downslope to the runway.
- [NTSB CEN25LA399](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA399.md): Vans RV9 · Stephenville, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 28, 2025 · N26AJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to ensure the canopy and the cockpit were properly secured during the hand prop sequence.
- [NTSB ERA25LA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA356.md): Cessna 182 · Plymouth, MA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 19, 2025 · N2383X · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The low wing airplane pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout and his decision to activate the portable ADS-B receiver while taxiing, which resulted in a ground collision.
- [NTSB GAA26WA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA26WA033.md): Cirrus SR20 · Budawang, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 18, 2025 · VH-TEL · Destroyed
- [NTSB ERA25LA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA349.md): Pipistrel Lsa S R L Virus 912 LSA · Lincoln Park, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 16, 2025 · N272BH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for variable wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing and loss of directional control.
- [NTSB ERA25LA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA331.md): Cessna 150 · Farmingdale, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 30, 2025 · N22998 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The Cessna 150 pilot’s decision to taxi in front of an oncoming Cessna 172, which resulted in a ground collision. Contributing to the accident was the Cessna 150 pilot’s momentary distraction, which delayed his recognition of the impending collision.
- [NTSB DCA25WA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA25WA311.md): Boeing 787 · Helsinki, Finland · Incident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Aug 28, 2025 · B-20DI · Minor damage
- [NTSB ERA25LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA293.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Inverness Highlands South, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 7, 2025 · N686JA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate monitoring of the airplane during taxi which resulted in collision with a sign.
- [NTSB WPR25LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA238.md): Cessna A185E · Warren, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 2, 2025 · N2252T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to adequately compensate for a wind gust during the departure roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR25LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA241.md): Cessna 182M · Inhama, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 28, 2025 · N71879 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees while taxiing, which resulted in a wing strike.
- [NTSB CEN25LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA293.md): Piper PA-31T3 · Appleton, WI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 26, 2025 · N401VA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane on the ground, which resulted in a collision with a parked airplane.
- [NTSB DCA25LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA25LA267.md): Boeing 787 · North Charleston, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 19, 2025 · JA986A · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The ground crews improper parking of N247BZ, which left its tail protruding into the taxiway, and the JA986A flight crew’s failure to maintain adequate clearance while taxiing.
- [NTSB WPR25FA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25FA214.md): Piper PA-28-180 · West Yellowstone, MT · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jul 18, 2025 · N7186W · Substantial damage
  > On July 17, 2025, about 2358 mountain daylight time, a Piper PA-28-180, N7186W, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near West Yellowstone, Montana. The pilot and two pilot rated passengers were fatally injured. The airplane was…
- [NTSB GAA25WA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA211.md): Beech 35 · Khancoban, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Foreign · Jul 14, 2025 · VH-KZK · Destroyed
- [NTSB GAA25WA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA207.md): Air Tractor AT502 · Porto Dos GaúChos, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 1, 2025 · PP-LTO · No damage
- [NTSB CEN25LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA262.md): Cirrus Design SR22T · Champaign/Urbana, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 27, 2025 · N320EB · Substantial damage
  > The ground vehicle operator’s failure to maintain clearance from the airplane.
- [NTSB WPR25LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA172.md): Boeing B75N1 · Spokane Valley, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 15, 2025 · N6848 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a takeoff roll in quartering tailwind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA25LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA209.md): Cessna 182 · Montgomery, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 22, 2025 · N1298M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from a fence during taxi.
- [NTSB CEN25LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA179.md): Cessna 177RG · Wahoo, NE · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 16, 2025 · N2614V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle during taxi operations.
- [NTSB DCA25WA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA25WA204.md): Embraer 145-LR · Port Royal, Bahamas · Occurrence · Class 5 · Foreign · May 12, 2025 · C6-VIP
- [NTSB CEN25LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA110.md): Cessna 150 · Weslaco, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 5, 2025 · N3341V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare while attempting to land with a tailwind, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA25LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA138.md): Cessna 172I · Knoxville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 3, 2025 · N35411 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a truck while taxiing.
- [NTSB DCA25WA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA25WA158.md): Boeing 737-8MAX 200 · Marrakesh, Madagascar · Incident · Class 5 · Foreign · Feb 22, 2025 · EI-IHG
- [NTSB ERA25LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA121.md): Cessna 172G · Syracuse, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 15, 2025 · N1178F · Substantial damage
  > The truck driver’s to see and avoid the airplane, which resulted in a collision.
- [NTSB DCA25WA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA25WA124.md): Boeing 737 · Rio de janiero, Brazil · Occurrence · Class 5 · Foreign · Feb 11, 2025 · PS-GPP
- [NTSB WPR25LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA091.md): Cessna 182N · Auburn, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 9, 2025 · N92467 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper use of throttle and brakes during engine start that resulted in a loss of control and impact with a hangar.
- [NTSB GAA25WA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA094.md): Beecraft F90 · São Paulo city, Brazil · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Feb 7, 2025 · PS-FEM · Destroyed
- [NTSB ERA25LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA117.md): Cessna 172 · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 5, 2025 · N94JA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a truck while taxiing.
- [NTSB DCA25LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA25LA117.md): Boeing 737-832 · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 5, 2025 · N3737C · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The Japan Airlines flight crew’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from the parked Delta Air Lines aircraft while taxiing in congested ramp conditions.
- [NTSB DCA25LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA25LA120.md): Bombardier CL-600-2B19 · Chicago, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 2, 2025 · N420AW · Substantial damage
  > The tug driver’s failure to ensure the taxiway was clear of aircraft prior to crossing, resulting in a collision with the left wing of the taxiing aircraft. Contributing to the accident was the limited visibility of the aircraft due to ambient lighting…
- [NTSB ANC25LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA016.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 10, 2025 · N59826 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to recognize that an automated taxiway gate was closing, and the pilot’s failure stop for the closing gate.
- [NTSB DCA25WA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA25WA086.md): Boeing 737 · Copenhagen, Denmark · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jan 9, 2025 · SE-RPU
- [NTSB CEN25LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA073.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Buras, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 8, 2025 · N430JM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control during a hover taxi with a quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB CEN25LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA072.md): Cessna 182H · Harvard, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 8, 2025 · N1935V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to control the airplane during the engine start which resulted in a collision with the hangar.
- [NTSB GAA25WA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA071.md): Socata TB9 · Visby, Sweden · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jan 5, 2025 · SE-KBL · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage

## 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") = 2025
  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=2025

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