# NTSB investigations: Low altitude operation/event 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. Page 7 of 14 · 675 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB CEN18WA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18WA234.md): Piper PA-25 · Cajeme, Sonora, Mexico · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 7, 2018 · XB-YEI · Substantial damage > On June 7, 2018, a Mexican registered Piper PA-25, XB-YEI, impacted electrical cables and terrain near Cajeme, Sonora, Mexico. The pilot received fatal injuries. The airplane sustained substantial damage. The flight departed Cajeme, Mexico, on a local aerial… - [NTSB CEN18FA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA182.md): MD Helicopter 369D · Luling, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 20, 2018 · N362JS · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the powerline structure while hovering, which resulted in an inadvertent collision with the structure and an uncontrolled descent into terrain. - [NTSB GAA18CA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA309.md): Air Tractor AT 402 · Nicolaus, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 19, 2018 · N5128N · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from a power transmission wire. - [NTSB CEN18LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA183.md): Hughes 369A · Stoneburg, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2018 · N369GK · Destroyed > The pilot's unsafe and aggressive operation of the helicopter at low altitude, which resulted in impact with trees. - [NTSB GAA18CA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA247.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Sonora, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 18, 2018 · N4487D · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering at a low altitude. - [NTSB ERA18FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA088.md): Air Tractor AT-802 · Greenwood, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2018 · N581LA · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. - [NTSB WPR18LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA076.md): Buckeye Industries Dream Machine 582 · Chester, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 19, 2018 · N92048 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from powerlines. - [NTSB WPR18FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA063.md): Cessna 172M · Ogden, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 2017 · N4395R · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the water while flying over a lake with glassy surface conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's use of three impairing medications. - [NTSB ERA18WA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18WA060.md): Air Tractor AT502 · Rivadavia, Argentina · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 13, 2017 · LV-ZZX · Substantial damage > The government of Argentina has notified the NTSB of an accident involving an Air Tractor AT-502B airplane that occurred on December 13, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Argentina's investigation under… - [NTSB CEN18WA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18WA046.md): MD Helicopter 369HS · La Morita, Mexico · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 22, 2017 · XC-TIJ · Destroyed > On November 22, 2017, about 1437 pacific standard time, a MD Helicopters 369HS single-engine helicopter, serial number 920414S, Mexican registration XC-TIJ, crashed while providing aerial support for police activity near La Morita, Mexico. The pilot and his… - [NTSB CEN18FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA035.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Electra, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2017 · N4179M · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from powerlines while maneuvering at low altitude. - [NTSB GAA18CA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA054.md): Quicksilver MXL Sport · Point Mugu, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 19, 2017 · N7712 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to see and avoid power wires. - [NTSB CEN18LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA026.md): Hughes 369D · Sulphur, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 2017 · N138WH · No damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate separation between a long line being used to hoist linemen from a shield wire during an external load flight, which resulted in the long line being severed. - [NTSB WPR18FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA016.md): Robinson R22 · Arlington, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2017 · N8537J · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the water while maneuvering at low altitude. - [NTSB CEN18FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA011.md): Cessna 172M · Ramsey, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2017 · N7CF · Destroyed > The pilot's decision to fly along the river at a low altitude contrary to applicable regulations and safety of flight considerations which resulted in the impact with the power lines. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inability to see the and avoid… - [NTSB CEN17WA383](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA383.md): Bell 47G · Llano Bonito de Pococí, Costa Rica · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 18, 2017 · TI-BGH · Substantial damage > On September 18, 2017, at 0720 central daylight time, a Bell 47G2 helicopter, Costa Rican registration TI-BGH, serial number 1459, impacted terrain during an aerial application flight, near Llano Bonito de Pococí, Costa Rica. The pilot was fatally injured,… - [NTSB CEN17FA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA342.md): Rans S-6 · Stonewall, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2017 · N112CD · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance while conducting aerobatic flight maneuvers with insufficient altitude to recover. - [NTSB GAA17CA491](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA491.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Westby, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2017 · N97UP · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to see and avoid power lines while maneuvering at low altitude. - [NTSB CEN17LA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA314.md): Hughes 369D · Villa Grove, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2017 · N58424 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain main rotor clearance from a power line tower during low-level maneuvering. - [NTSB ANC17LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC17LA040.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Solomon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 3, 2017 · N4138M · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude above water, and his loss of situational awareness, which resulted in an inadvertent descent and collision with water. - [NTSB CEN17FA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA281.md): Cessna 150F · Farmerville, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2017 · N8661S · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the lake during a low-level maneuver. - [NTSB CEN17CA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17CA346.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Logan, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2017 · N192E · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a wire during an agricultural application flight. - [NTSB ERA17LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA249.md): Grumman G 164 · Marydel, DE · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2017 · N691Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from power lines while conducting an aerial application flight. - [NTSB CEN17LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA272.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Pierce, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2017 · N7388Z · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during a low-level agricultural aerial application flight. - [NTSB ANC17FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC17FA035.md): Aeronca 15AC · Big Lake, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2017 · N1370H · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during low-altitude flight, which resulted in an in-flight collision and impact with terrain. - [NTSB GAA17CA401](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA401.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Paoli, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 7, 2017 · N3203D · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to maneuver an overgross weight helicopter at a low altitude and airspeed with a gusting tailwind, which resulted in a high descent rate and collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's self-induced pressure to… - [NTSB GAA17CA402](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA402.md): Bell 206 · Uniontown, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2017 · N60KH · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate separation from power lines, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control. - [NTSB CEN17FA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA169.md): Champion 7KCAB · Collinston, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 2017 · N1899G · Destroyed > The failure of the flight instructor and the commercial pilot to maintain adequate clearance from a power line during an aerial application training flight. - [NTSB ERA17FA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA144.md): Buckeye Dream Machine · Knoxville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2017 · N4017L · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to maneuver the aircraft at low altitude, towards rising terrain, which resulted in an inflight collision with trees. - [NTSB ERA17WA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA146.md): Grumman G164 · Pista La Julia, Ecuador · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 30, 2017 · HC-BPI · Destroyed > On March 30, 2017, about 1645 universal coordinated time, a Grumman 164A, Ecuadorian registration HC-BPI, was destroyed when it impacted electrical wires and terrain near Pista La Julia, Ecuador. The foreign certificated pilot was fatally injured. The flight… - [NTSB CEN17WA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA129.md): MD Helicopter 369 · Mexicali, Mexico · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 13, 2017 · XC-PEP · Destroyed > On March 13, 2017, about 1600 hours pacific daylight time, a MD Helicopters model 369FF single-engine helicopter, serial number 0079FF, Mexican registration XC-PEP, collided with high-voltage power lines while maneuvering near Mexicali, Mexico. The pilot and… - [NTSB CEN17CA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17CA120.md): Aero Commander S2R · Fairmont, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 2, 2017 · N1755S · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a power line while conducting agricultural spray operations. - [NTSB ERA17WA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA349.md): Piper PA25 · Santa Catarina, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 23, 2017 · PT-WBO · Substantial damage > On February 23, 2017, about 1030 coordinated universal time, an Piper PA-25-235, Brazilian registration PT-WBO, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain during an aerial application flight near Santa Catarina, Brazil. The foreign certificated pilot… - [NTSB WPR17LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA068.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Holbrook, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2017 · N7095A · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to compensate for a loss of effective translational lift while turning from an upwind to a downwind condition at a low altitude and low airspeed, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control. - [NTSB CEN17FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA095.md): Cessna 177 · Price, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 2017 · N2810X · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a communications tower guy-wire. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to conduct a long distance transition flight at a low altitude. - [NTSB GAA17CA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA118.md): Cessna 140 · Markleeville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 17, 2017 · N5623C · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain altitude during a low pass and the subsequent impact with a snow berm, which resulted in a nosed-over. - [NTSB ERA17FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA088.md): Sharpe William L Buccaneer II B · Mayo, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2017 · N696FT · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to see and avoid power lines while flying at low altitude. - [NTSB CEN17FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA016.md): Makela RV-4 · Oregonia, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2016 · N2626C · Destroyed > The pilot's decision to fly at a low altitude, which resulted in the collision with a zipline. - [NTSB ERA17CA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17CA012.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Knoxville, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 11, 2016 · N2504Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's intentional low-altitude operation, which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance from unmarked utility wires. - [NTSB CEN16FA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA370.md): Piper PA 11 · Arcanum, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 2016 · N4910M · Substantial damage > The student pilot's reckless flying attitude and use of multiple psychoactive drugs, which likely impaired his ability to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering at low altitude. - [NTSB CEN16WA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16WA358.md): Bell 206B · Flatlands, Canada · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 4, 2016 · C-GVJT · Substantial damage > On September 4, 2016, about 1600 Atlantic Daylight Time, a Bell model 206B helicopter, Canadian registration C-GVJT, serial number 3492, collided with power lines during cruise flight before crashing into the Restigouche River near Flatlands, New Brunswick,… - [NTSB WPR16FA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA169.md): Boeing A75N1(PT17) · Madras, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2016 · N999PP · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the runway during a low-level aerobatic maneuver. Contributing to the accident was a high density altitude and the pilot's failure to plan/adequately compensate for high density altitude conditions. - [NTSB CEN16LA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA326.md): Thrush S2R T660 · Ruthton, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2016 · N40499 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to see and avoid the tower guy-wire during an agricultural spraying operation. - [NTSB CEN16LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA312.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Hickory Ridge, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2016 · N634LA · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a transmission line while maneuvering at low altitude. - [NTSB GAA16CA399](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA399.md): Air Tractor AT 301 · Bird Island, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 27, 2016 · N7311X · Substantial damage > The pilot's diverted attention inside the cockpit and failure to maintain the airplane's altitude while maneuvering at a low altitude, resulting in an impact with terrain. - [NTSB CEN16CA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16CA277.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G 164A · Topeka, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 21, 2016 · N7997 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a wire during an agricultural flight. - [NTSB GAA16CA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA358.md): Cessna 172 · Bountiful, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 1, 2016 · N52071 · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to fly into a canyon without sufficient room to reverse course if necessary, which resulted in an emergency landing, loss of directional control, collision with terrain, and a post-crash fire. - [NTSB GAA16CA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA333.md): Cessna 172 · Anthony, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 25, 2016 · N46204 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a cable while maneuvering at a low altitude over water, which resulted in a collision with a cable and impact with water. - [NTSB GAA16CA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA332.md): Thrush S2R · Lazbuddie, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 23, 2016 · N127PB · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to avoid the metering loop pole during an aerial application. - [NTSB GAA16CA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA339.md): Hughes 269B · Princeton, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 21, 2016 · N941BD · Substantial damage > The uncertificated pilot's failure to maintain pitch and directional control, which resulted in an impact with terrain and a rollover. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/220/cases.md?page=8 ## 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 e.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e WHERE e."isDefiningEvent" AND e."tier2Number" = '220') ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/220/cases?page=7 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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