# 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.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB CEN25LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA188.md): Piper PA-18 · Vega, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 26, 2025 · N7175D · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s inadvertent encounter with a localized low boundary layer, which caused a wind shift, and a gusting tailwind during final approach, that resulted in the pilot deciding to impact a wind cone and a subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing was…
- [NTSB ERA25FA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25FA211.md): Zenith Stol CH701 · Geneva, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · May 25, 2025 · N514JG · Substantial damage
  > On May 25, 2025, about 1007 eastern daylight time, an experimental, amateur-built Zenith STOL CH701, N514JG, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Geneva, Ohio. The pilot was fatally injured and the pilot-rated passenger sustained…
- [NTSB WPR25FA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25FA156.md): DB Aerocopter AK1-3 · Prineville, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · May 17, 2025 · N163AK · Substantial damage
  > On May 17, 2025, about 1134 pacific daylight time, a DB Aerocopter Ltd., AK1-3, N163AK, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Prineville, Oregon. The private pilot undergoing instruction was fatally injured, and the flight…
- [NTSB WPR25FA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25FA153.md): American Champion 7GCBC · Big Creek, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · May 9, 2025 · N342H · Substantial damage
  > On May 9, 2025, about 0900 mountain daylight time, an American Champion Aircraft 7GCBC, N342H, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Big Creek, Idaho. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…
- [NTSB GAA25WA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA158.md): Air Tractor AT602 · St George Aerodrome, Australia · Incident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Apr 29, 2025 · VH-FAO · Minor damage
- [NTSB ANC25LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA036.md): Stinson 108 · North Pole, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 25, 2025 · N9308K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree. Contributing to the accident was his impairment from the effects of alcohol consumption.
- [NTSB GAA25WA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA144.md): Cessna 188 · Sangkiang Village, Papua New Guinea · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Apr 23, 2025 · VH-SOY · Destroyed
- [NTSB ERA25FA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25FA179.md): Cessna 180 · Trilla, IL · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Apr 19, 2025 · N4679U · Destroyed
  > On April 19, 2025, at 1016 central daylight time, a Cessna 180G, N4679U, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Trilla, Illinois. The private pilot and three passengers were fatally injured. The airplane was operated under Title 14 Code of…
- [NTSB CEN25LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA161.md): Champion Aeronca 7AC · Estherwood, LA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 19, 2025 · N83871 · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot’s failure to maintain altitude while maneuvering at low altitude that resulted in a descent and impact into terrain.
- [NTSB CEN25FA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25FA157.md): Cessna 180 · Fremont, NE · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Apr 19, 2025 · N2908C · Substantial damage
  > On April 18, 2025, about 2011 central daylight time, a Cessna 180, N2908C, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Fremont, Nebraska. The pilot and two passengers were fatally injured. The flight was conducted as a Title 14 Code of…
- [NTSB CEN25FA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25FA151.md): Aeronca 7AC · Cape Fair, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Apr 10, 2025 · N83952 · Substantial damage
  > On April 10, 2025, at 0904 central daylight time, an Aeronca 7AC airplane, N83952, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Cape Fair, Missouri. The pilot received serious injuries, and the passenger was fatally injured. The airplane…
- [NTSB WPR25LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA123.md): Park Roderic B Kitfox IV · Marana, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 29, 2025 · N70265 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle while performing an off-airport landing.
- [NTSB GAA25WA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA139.md): Cessna 150m · Northhampton, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Mar 21, 2025 · VH-WWU · Destroyed
- [NTSB WPR25FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25FA114.md): Bell 206B II · Mountain Home Park, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Mar 19, 2025 · N23SD · Substantial damage
  > On March 19, 2025, at 1228 Pacific daylight time, a Bell 206B II, N23SD, was substantially damaged when it impacted electrical cables and terrain near Mountain Home Park, Washington. The commercial pilot was fatally injured. The helicopter was operated as a…
- [NTSB GAA25WA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA116.md): Cessna 152 · Voi, Kenya · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Mar 8, 2025 · 5Y-BYQ · Destroyed
- [NTSB WPR25FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25FA108.md): Cessna A150L · Renslow, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Mar 4, 2025 · N6167F · Destroyed
  > On March 4, 2025, at 1555 Pacific standard time, a Cessna A150L, N6167F, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Renslow, Washington. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91…
- [NTSB CEN25FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25FA106.md): Vans RV7 · Matheson, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Mar 1, 2025 · N902T · Substantial damage
  > On March 1, 2025, about 1215 mountain daylight time, a Vans RV7 experimental airplane, N902T, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Matheson, Colorado. The pilot sustained fatal injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…
- [NTSB WPR25LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA103.md): Amazon.Com Services MK30 · Pendleton, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 21, 2025 · N265PA · Substantial damage
  > The unmanned aircraft system’s failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR25LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA093.md): Airbus Helicopters EC 130 T2 · Moab, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 13, 2025 · N3WL · Substantial damage
  > The inflight collision with debris during takeoff.
- [NTSB GAA25WA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA098.md): Robinson R44 · Cruzilia, Brazil · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Jan 27, 2025 · PR-TIB · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA25WA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA080.md): Cessna 188 · Canarana, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Jan 23, 2025 · PR-AAN · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA25WA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA064.md): Bell Textron Canada 407 · Paredones Commune, Chile · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 4 · Foreign · Jan 19, 2025 · N622LT · Destroyed
- [NTSB ERA25LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA104.md): Cessna 182 · Smyrna, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 17, 2025 · N21254 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain an appropriate approach path, resulting in the airplane contacting a tree during a landing approach at night.
- [NTSB GAA25WA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA057.md): Thrush S2R · Santa Ines, Honduras · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Jan 13, 2025 · HR-AZD · Destroyed
- [NTSB ERA25LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA095.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Newburyport, MA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 10, 2025 · N9184Y · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s delayed decision to initiate a go-around, which resulted in the airplane colliding with an obstacle during approach.
- [NTSB ERA25LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA088.md): Beech A36 · Naples, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jan 1, 2025 · N8163F · Substantial damage
  > On January 1, 2025, at 0120 eastern standard time, a Beech A36, N8163F, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident at Naples Municipal Airport (APF), Naples, Florida. The private pilot and three passengers were not injured. The flight was…
- [NTSB ERA25FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25FA086.md): Cessna 310 · Peebles, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Dec 30, 2024 · N6979T · Substantial damage
  > On December 30, 2024, about 1515 eastern standard time, a Cessna 310D, N6979T, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Peebles, Ohio. The commercial pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…
- [NTSB GAA25WA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA203.md): Cessna C207 · Nayarit, Mexico · Accident · 7 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 22, 2024 · XB-MLO · Destroyed
- [NTSB GAA25WA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA048.md): Piper PA42 · Gramado, Brazil · Accident · 10 fatal · Class 3 · Foreign · Dec 22, 2024 · PR-NDN · Destroyed
- [NTSB GAA25WA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA047.md): Pilatus Britten Norman BN-2B-26 Islander · Wasu, Papua New Guinea · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Foreign · Dec 22, 2024 · P2-SAM · Destroyed
- [NTSB ERA25LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA089.md): Buckeye Dream Machine · Myakka City, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 21, 2024 · UNREG · No damage
  > The non-certificated pilot’s improper decision to operate the powered parachute in close proximity to a fence, which resulted in a collision with the fence during takeoff. Also causal was the pilot’s decision to operate the powered parachute without having…
- [NTSB GAA25WA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA061.md): Cessna 310 · Manicore, Brazil · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 20, 2024 · PT-JCZ · Destroyed
- [NTSB GAA25WA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA059.md): Piper PA25 · Nova Monte, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 4 · Foreign · Dec 12, 2024 · PR-BMJ · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA25LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA077.md): Wolstenholme Dennis Pietenpol AIR Camper · Tullahoma, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 12, 2024 · N161DW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to adequately secure the airplane before hand-propping the engine. Contributing was the pilot’s lack of training in hand-propping procedures.
- [NTSB GAA25WA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA037.md): Robinson R44 · Maimuru, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 4, 2024 · VH-XIX · Destroyed
- [NTSB GAA25WA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA034.md): Cessna 188 · Quirinopolis, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Nov 20, 2024 · PT-DRB · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN25FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25FA040.md): Beech 35-B33 · Nunn, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Nov 15, 2024 · N285BW · Destroyed
  > On November 15, 2024, about 1000 mountain standard time (MST), a Beech 35-B33, N285BW, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Nunn, Colorado. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations…
- [NTSB CEN25FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25FA034.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Iowa, LA · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Nov 2, 2024 · N62CD · Destroyed
  > On November 1, 2024, about 2106 central daylight time, a Robinson R-44 II helicopter, N62CD, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Iowa, Louisiana. The pilot and two passengers were fatally injured. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14…
- [NTSB GAA25WA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA176.md): Socata TB 20 · Vaduleni, Moldova · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Oct 27, 2024 · D-EMRT · Destroyed
- [NTSB CEN25LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA037.md): Beech A36 · Pineville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 27, 2024 · N3046K · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s collision with a stake on a closed runway. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and failure to see the closed runway markings.
- [NTSB GAA25WA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA024.md): Cessna 150L · Bacchus Marsh, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Oct 22, 2024 · VH-EYU · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DCA25WA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA25WA011.md): Boeing 737 · Deli Serdang, Indonesia · Incident · No injuries · Class 4 · Foreign · Oct 16, 2024 · PK-GMP · Minor damage
- [NTSB WPR25LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA036.md): Cessna 180 · Owinza, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 13, 2024 · N9493C
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the water during a low pass over a lake.
- [NTSB WPR25LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA008.md): Piper PA-36-285 · Marana, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Oct 8, 2024 · N9928P · Substantial damage
  > On October 8, 2024, about 0745 mountain standard time, a Piper PA-36-285, N9928P, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Marana, Arizona. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…
- [NTSB ERA25FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25FA005.md): Bell 206L-3 · Owenton, KY · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Oct 7, 2024 · N230AE · Destroyed
  > On October 7, 2024, at 1730 eastern daylight time, a Bell 206L3+, N230AE, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident in Owenton, Kentucky. The pilot, a flight nurse, and a flight medic were fatally injured. The helicopter was operated by Air Evac Life…
- [NTSB GAA24WA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA302.md): Bell 206 · València, Spain · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 29, 2024 · EC-EXE · Destroyed
- [NTSB ENG24WA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG24WA037.md): Tecnam P2008 · Abia de las Torres, Spain · Accident · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 18, 2024 · EC-OJB · Destroyed
- [NTSB ERA24LA372](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA372.md): Textron 208B · New York, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 4, 2024 · N143CA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision to rush his departure, which resulted in a rough water encounter and collision with the wake of a passing ferry boat.
- [NTSB ANC24LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA086.md): Cessna 150H · Tok, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 31, 2024 · N41WP · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s encounter with gusting winds resulting in a loss of altitude with performance insufficient to outclimb terrain.
- [NTSB GAA24WA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA276.md): Boeing E75 · Frohngau, Germany · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Aug 30, 2024 · N4712V · Substantial damage

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## 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?page=2

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