# NTSB investigations: Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT) 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 1 of 11 · 524 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB WPR26LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA164.md): Cessna 172S · Pacoima, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Apr 20, 2026 · N2126F · Substantial damage > On April 20, 2026, about 1107 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 172S airplane, N2126F, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Whiteman Airport (WHP), Pacoima, California. The pilot was seriously injured. The airplane was operated… - [NTSB CEN26LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA167.md): Cessna 172 · Topeka, KS · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 17, 2026 · N84794 · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s failure to maintain situational awareness while taxiing which resulted in a collision with fence poles on either side of a gate which was not intended for airplanes. - [NTSB GAA26WA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA26WA142.md): Cessna 172 · Ausnek, Namibia · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Mar 29, 2026 · D-EGZE · Substantial damage - [NTSB WPR26LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA123.md): Brunner Donald G Kitfox · Rock Crossing, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 10, 2026 · N104DG · Substantial damage > An encounter with a downdraft while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in an impact with terrain. - [NTSB CEN26LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA137.md): Piper PA-12 · Lockhart, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Mar 7, 2026 · N2511M · Substantial damage > On March 7, 2026, about 1323 central standard time, a Piper PA-12, N2511M, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Lockhart, Texas. The pilot and passenger sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of… - [NTSB ERA26LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA141.md): Cessna 180 · Charleston, WV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 5, 2026 · N2648Y · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a collision with a helicopter dolly during taxi. - [NTSB WPR26LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA118.md): Lindstrand 260A · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 2, 2026 · N261RR · Substantial damage > The hot air balloon’s encounter with downdraft wind conditions in mountainous terrain and subsequent impact with terrain. - [NTSB GAA26WA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA26WA102.md): Beech 200 · Normanton, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Feb 6, 2026 · VH-PUY · Destroyed - [NTSB WPR26FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26FA097.md): Socata TB21 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Feb 5, 2026 · N967WM · Destroyed > On February 4, 2026, about 1950 mountain standard time, a Socata TB21, N967WM, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Prescott, Arizona. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91… - [NTSB CEN26LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA112.md): Socata TBM 700 · Crockett, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 5, 2026 · N313BP · Destroyed > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a go-around that resulted in a collision with terrain. - [NTSB WPR26LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA079.md): Kubicek Factory S R O BB26M · La Verkin, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 10, 2026 · N90MN · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from powerlines after an aborted landing attempt. - [NTSB GAA26WA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA26WA070.md): Cessna 208 · Kansar, India · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jan 10, 2026 · VT-KSS · Substantial damage - [NTSB WPR26LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA077.md): Cessna 150A · Coolidge, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 5, 2026 · N7235X · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from transmission wires. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s partially obscured vision due to sun glare. - [NTSB WPR26FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26FA074.md): MD Helicopters 369FF · Superior, AZ · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jan 2, 2026 · N3502P · Substantial damage > On January 2, 2026, at about 1100 mountain standard time, an MD Helicopters MD369FF helicopter, N3502P, was substantially damaged when it impacted a highline/slackline near Superior, Arizona. The pilot and three passengers were fatally injured. The helicopter… - [NTSB GAA26WA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA26WA068.md): Piper PA20 · Bloemfontein, South Africa · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Jan 2, 2026 · ZS-WEZ · Destroyed - [NTSB WPR26FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26FA069.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Rio Linda, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Dec 24, 2025 · N2785Q · Substantial damage > On December 24, 2025, at approximately 1230 Pacific standard time, a Piper PA-32-260, N2785Q, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Rio Linda, California. The pilot sustained serious injuries, and the pilot-rated passenger was… - [NTSB WPR26LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA062.md): Bell 407 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 15, 2025 · N404LL · Substantial damage > Tail rotor blade impact from an unidentified object at an undetermined time. - [NTSB WPR26LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA053.md): Tecnam P2008 · Blackfoot, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 10, 2025 · N208CM · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s failure to maintain altitude and clearance from trees while maneuvering at night. - [NTSB CEN26LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA032.md): Just Highlander · Delta, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Nov 2, 2025 · N622SC · Substantial damage > On November 2, 2025, about 1630 mountain standard time, an experimental amateur-built Just Highlander airplane, N622SC, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Delta, Colorado. The flight instructor and student pilot were seriously… - [NTSB CEN26LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA033.md): Cessna 182H · Lakeview, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 30, 2025 · N2040X · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper approach path during landing which resulted in a collision with terrain short of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the improper flap position during landing, and the pilot being fatigued. - [NTSB WPR26LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA025.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Queen Creek, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 20, 2025 · N699PG · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper runway alignment and failure to maintain clearance from powerlines. Contributing to the accident was sun glare, which obscured the pilot’s view of the runway. - [NTSB CEN26LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA024.md): Vans RV8 · McKinney, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Oct 17, 2025 · N3545W · Substantial damage > On October 17, 2025, at 0921 central daylight time, an amateur-built RV-8 airplane, N3545W, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near McKinney, Texas. The pilot was seriously injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of… - [NTSB GAA26WA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA26WA008.md): Piper PA28 · Pilanesberg, South Africa · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Oct 10, 2025 · ZS-FTS · Destroyed - [NTSB GAA26WA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA26WA006.md): Piper PA32 · Shell Harbor, Australia · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Oct 10, 2025 · VH-JVA · Destroyed - [NTSB GAA26WA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA26WA007.md): Robinson R22 · Rutland Plains, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Oct 9, 2025 · VH-LYD · Destroyed - [NTSB WPR26LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA021.md): Aerostar International RX 8 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 6, 2025 · N5315M · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a power line during a descent for landing. - [NTSB WPR26LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA002.md): Amazon.Com Services MK30 · Tolleson, AZ · Incident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Oct 1, 2025 · N791PA · Substantial damage > On October 1, 2025, about 0958 mountain standard time, an Amazon.Com Services LLC, MK30, N791PA, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an incident near Tolleson, Arizona. There were no injuries. The unmanned aircraft system (UAS) was operated as a… - [NTSB WPR26LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA001.md): Amazon.Com Services MK30 · Tolleson, AZ · Incident · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Oct 1, 2025 · N579PA · Substantial damage > On October 1, 2025, about 0949 mountain standard time, an Amazon.Com Services LLC, MK30, N579PA, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an incident near Tolleson, Arizona. There were no injuries. The unmanned aircraft system (UAS) was operated as a… - [NTSB WPR25LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA295.md): Siai-Marchetti SF260B · Billings, MT · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Sep 26, 2025 · N272C · Substantial damage > On September 26, 2025, about 1040 mountain daylight time, a SIAI-MARCHETTI SF 260B, N272C, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Billings, Montana. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14… - [NTSB WPR25FA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25FA294.md): Cessna 172F · Battle Ground, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Sep 26, 2025 · N8219U · Destroyed > On September 26, 2025, about 1306, Pacific daylight time a Cessna 172F, N8219U, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Battle Ground, Washington. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal… - [NTSB ERA25LA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA361.md): Cessna 172K · Salisbury, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Sep 20, 2025 · N78938 · Substantial damage > On September 20, 2025, about 1733 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 172K, N78938, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Salisbury, Connecticut. The flight instructor and pilot receiving instruction sustained minor injuries. The… - [NTSB WPR25LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA276.md): Schieber Cedric H CH801 · Jackpot, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Sep 11, 2025 · N801CS · Substantial damage > On September 11, 2025, about 0905 Pacific daylight time, an experimental amateur-built Zenith CH801, N801CS, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Jackpot, Navada. The pilot and three passengers were not injured. The airplane was… - [NTSB WPR25LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA275.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Hollister, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 11, 2025 · N7756N · Substantial damage > The pilot’s delayed go-around from an unstabilized approach that resulted in an impact with terrain. - [NTSB GAA25WA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA255.md): Air Tractor AT802 · Yeelanna, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 8, 2025 · VH-ODX · Substantial damage - [NTSB CEN25LA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA370.md): Boeing E75 · Benton, KS · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 7, 2025 · N75675 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a moving vehicle during an evasive maneuver from a perceived conflict with another airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot of the other airplane’s non-standard phraseology and inaccurate position… - [NTSB GAA25WA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA260.md): Aerospool WT9 Dynamic LSA · Orbe, Switzerland · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 4 · Foreign · Aug 16, 2025 · HB-WZN · Substantial damage - [NTSB WPR25FA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25FA252.md): Vans RV-7A · West Glacier, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Aug 12, 2025 · N30SG · Substantial damage > On August 12, 2025, about 1457 mountain daylight time, an experimental amateur-built Vans RV-7A N30SG, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near West Glacier, Montana. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a… - [NTSB WPR25LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA249.md): American Eurocopter AS350B3 · Las Cruces, NM · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Aug 9, 2025 · N279AM · Minor damage > On August 8, 2025, about 1946 mountain daylight time, an Airbus AS350 B3, N279AM, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Las Cruces, New Mexico. The pilot, two crew members and a passenger were not injured. The helicopter was… - [NTSB ANC25LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA106.md): Brian Turner Northern Explorer · Delta Junction, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 6, 2025 · N907BT · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain obstacle clearance during landing, which resulted in an impact with trees. - [NTSB ANC25LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA082.md): Cessna U206F · Yakutat, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 2, 2025 · N206GR · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance during approach in gusting wind conditions to a remote airstrip, resulting in a collision with brush. - [NTSB CEN25FA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25FA289.md): Piper PA-22-150 · New Underwood, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jul 28, 2025 · N9642D · Substantial damage > On July 28, 2025, about 0604 mountain daylight time, a Piper PA-22-150 airplane, N9642D, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near New Underwood, South Dakota. The pilot was seriously injured and the passenger sustained fatal… - [NTSB CEN25LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA292.md): Bell 206B · North Bend, NE · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 27, 2025 · N432TV · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from wires while maneuvering at a low altitude, and the ground crew failure to inform the pilot that the support truck had been moved. - [NTSB CEN25FA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25FA273.md): Cessna T188C · Oregon, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jul 22, 2025 · N2802J · Substantial damage > On July 22, 2025, about 0930 central daylight time, a Cessna T188C, N2802J, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Oregon, Illinois. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations… - [NTSB WPR25LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA216.md): Cessna 172 · Concrete, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 20, 2025 · N6964A · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from powerlines, which resulted in a wire strike. - [NTSB CEN25LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA267.md): Air Tractor AT-402B · Wyoming, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 15, 2025 · N647RA · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to attain a positive climb rate due to airplane’s improper takeoff configuration. - [NTSB GAA25WA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA205.md): Avions Robin DR400 · Wald im Pinzgau, Austria · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 5, 2025 · D-EHGD · Destroyed - [NTSB WPR25FA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25FA190.md): MD Helicopters 369E · Meeker, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jun 25, 2025 · N411WJ · Substantial damage > On June 25, 2025, about 1001 mountain daylight time, an MD Helicopters 369E, N411WJ, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Meeker, Colorado. The pilot was fatally injured. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal… - [NTSB ERA25FA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25FA239.md): Piper J3C-65 · Dunlap, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jun 24, 2025 · N28DR · Substantial damage > On June 24, 2025, about 18:23 central daylight time, a Piper J3C-65, N28DR, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Dunlap, Tennessee. The commercial pilot was fatally injured and the passenger was seriously injured. The airplane… - [NTSB CEN25LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA221.md): Air Tractor AT-402B · Pierre, SD · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 24, 2025 · N107ML · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance with the power lines while maneuvering that resulted in an in-flight collision with the power lines and impact with terrain. - [NTSB ERA25LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA232.md): Scoda Aeronautica Ltda Super Petrel XP · Geneva, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 8, 2025 · N405XP · Substantial damage > The airplane’s collision with a submerged object during landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage/hull. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470/cases.md?page=2 ## 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" = '470') ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470/cases --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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