# 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 CEN21LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA113.md): Air Tractor AT-802A · Newellton, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 19, 2021 · N523BB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from powerlines/poles and terrain while maneuvering for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.
- [NTSB CEN21LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA112.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Sparta, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 12, 2021 · N35718 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain the proper glideslope during final approach, which resulted in contact with a snowbank at the approach end of the runway.
- [NTSB ANC21WA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21WA011.md): Robinson R44 · Eaglesham, Canada · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Jan 2, 2021 · C-FBGT · Destroyed
- [NTSB DCA21WA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA21WA063.md): Airbus A319-115 · Bogata, Colombia · Incident · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 31, 2020 · N557AV · Minor damage
- [NTSB GAA21WA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA031.md): Cessna 208 · Sela, Indonesia · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 26, 2020 · PK-SNR · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC21LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA007.md): Cessna 150L · Colton, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 16, 2020 · N18666 · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain positive control of the airplane in mountainous terrain during dark night conditions as a result of spatial disorientation which led to a loss of control and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN21WA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21WA061.md): Cessna 182 · Durango, Mexico · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Nov 7, 2020 · XB-QOX · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR21WA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21WA089.md): Cessna 182 · Cheworez, Zimbabwe · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Oct 23, 2020 · Z-YXY · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN21WA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21WA115.md): Cessna 185A · Romsey, United Kingdom · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Oct 7, 2020 · G-BLOS · Destroyed
- [NTSB ERA21WA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21WA033.md): ANG 01 · Peremoha, Ukraine · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Foreign · Oct 5, 2020 · UR-PNGD · Destroyed
- [NTSB WPR21WA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21WA103.md): Cessna 150 · Kenitra, Morocco · Accident · Class 5 · Foreign · Aug 20, 2020 · CN-TCG · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR20CA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA260.md): Evektor Aerotechnik Sportstar · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Aug 9, 2020 · N644SB · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate decision to make a premature turn onto a taxiway which resulted in a collision with a taxiway sign.
- [NTSB CEN20LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA248.md): Piper PA32R · Zavalla, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 27, 2020 · N315AM · Destroyed
  > The non-certificated pilot’s poor decision-making as he attempted to land at an unlit airstrip in night instrument conditions, which resulted in the airplane’s collision with terrain short of the runway.
- [NTSB WPR21WA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21WA018.md): Osprey 2 Amphibian · Maitland Aerodrome, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · May 17, 2020 · VH-WID · Destroyed
- [NTSB CEN20LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA118.md): Piper PA32R · Rensselaer, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 11, 2020 · N599ST · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated pilot’s failure to establish a climb while initiating a missed approach after conducting an instrument approach below weather minimums.
- [NTSB ENG20WA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG20WA048.md): De Havilland DHC2 · Sadiq Abad - Punjab, Pakistan · Accident · Class 5 · Foreign · Jan 12, 2020 · AP-AMB · Destroyed
- [NTSB WPR20FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20FA049.md): Cessna 182 · Goodyear, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 22, 2019 · N3371U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines due to his impairment from cannabis.
- [NTSB ANC20FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20FA007.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Cooper Landing, AK · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 30, 2019 · N4087G · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain during gusty wind and reduced visibility night conditions.
- [NTSB ANC20LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20LA004.md): Piper PA32R · Goodnews Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 11, 2019 · N7721C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to monitor the airplane instruments during a night visual flight rules departure in dark light conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and the airplane’s descent into water.
- [NTSB WPR20FA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20FA018.md): Cessna 150 · Brawley, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 31, 2019 · N7158X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to perform a flight while impaired by the effects of alcohol and cocaine, and his failure to maintain terrain clearance during the flight.
- [NTSB ERA19FA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19FA266.md): Cessna 210 · Marathon, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Sep 8, 2019 · N9436X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a positive climb rate after takeoff due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in the airplane’s descent into water.
- [NTSB ERA19LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA260.md): DG Flugzeugbau DG-500MB · Robertsdale, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 24, 2019 · N165MB · Substantial damage
  > Impact with trees during the landing approach for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB WPR19LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA213.md): Cessna 150 · Roundup, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 30, 2019 · C-GEYP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot ‘s failure to maintain an adequate altitude above the trees while maneuvering to land.
- [NTSB ERA19WA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19WA293.md): Bell 505 · Kazbegi, Georgia · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Foreign · Jun 6, 2019 · 4L-ADJ · Destroyed
- [NTSB WPR19LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA027.md): Piper PA28 · Presidio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 14, 2018 · N1715J · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s loss of control at low altitude during a forced landing, which resulted in impact with terrain and substantial damage to the right wing. A contributing factor in the accident was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA16LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA220.md): Champion 7AC · Gorham, NH · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 16, 2016 · N83578 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to abort the takeoff after the airplane’s initial failure to climb.
- [NTSB WPR11WA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11WA129.md): Cessna 310R · Bathurst Island, Australia, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 5, 2011 · VH-XGX · Substantial damage
  > On February 5, 2011, at 1255 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 310R, VH-XGX, operated by a private individual, collided with terrain near Bathurst Island, Australia. The airplane was substantially damaged and the pilot, the sole occupant, was killed. The…
- [NTSB WPR11WA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11WA127.md): Robinson R44 · Cessnock, Australia, Australia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 4, 2011 · VH-HFH · Substantial damage
  > On February 4, 2011, at 0047 universal coordinated time, a Robinson R-44, VH-HFH, operated by Aero Logistics Pty, collided with terrain during an instructional flight near Cessnock, Australia. The helicopter was substantially damaged and the pilot and a…
- [NTSB WPR11CA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA105.md): Lantz Lake Tahoe Special · Redding, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 21, 2011 · N48VP · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's unintentional collision with debris during a water landing.
- [NTSB ERA11WA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11WA119.md): Avions Robin DR400 · Guidonia Montecelio, Italy · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 11, 2011 · I-ITAV · Destroyed
  > On January 11, 2011, about 1430 universal coordinated time, an Avions Pierre Robin, DR400/180R, Italian registration I-ITAV, crashed during takeoff, while towing a glider, and was destroyed by fire. The airplane was departing Guidonia Airport (LIRG), Guidonia…
- [NTSB ERA11WA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11WA126.md): Piper · Corupa, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 3, 2011 · PT-DJS · Substantial damage
  > On January 03, 2011, at 1200 coordinated universal time (10:00 local time), a Piper PA-25-260, Brazilian registration PT-DJS, incurred substantial damage when it impacted terrain for unknown reasons near, Corupa, Santa Catarina, Brazil,. The pilot was fatally…
- [NTSB CEN11CA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA139.md): Cessna 305A · Spooner, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 25, 2010 · N6897 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing on a snow-covered lake.
- [NTSB ERA11WA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11WA088.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Roma, Italy · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 8, 2010 · N58SE · Destroyed
  > On December 8, 2010, at 1443 UTC, a Piper PA-32R-301T, N58SE, registered to Aircraft Guaranty Title Corporation Trustee,collided with a bus depot after departing runway 34 from Roma Urbe Airport (LIRU), Roma, Italy. The airplane had been recently purchased by…
- [NTSB ERA11CA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA080.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Canal Point, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 8, 2010 · N451DB · Substantial damage
  > Pilot fatigue due to lack of sleep resulting in incapacitation (falling asleep) and ground contact while maneuvering at a low altitude.
- [NTSB CEN11CA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA123.md): Cessna 177B · Seymour, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 7, 2010 · N888VM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taking off with a gusting wind.
- [NTSB CEN11LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA083.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Nocagdoches, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 2010 · N36405 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of power in both engines for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR11CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA035.md): Cessna 172S · Branscomb, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 1, 2010 · N3542V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during the landing roll on an unimproved airstrip.
- [NTSB CEN11LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA044.md): Globe GC-1B · Grants, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2010 · N3249K · Substantial damage
  > The loss of partial engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN11CA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA036.md): Frederick R Goenne Glastar · Recklaw, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 23, 2010 · N2814D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll on a rough runway surface.
- [NTSB WPR11CA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA023.md): Air Tractor AT-802 · Fort Hunter Liggett, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 21, 2010 · N4247U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged glide path, which resulted in a runway undershoot and collision with terrain during landing.
- [NTSB WPR11WA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11WA020.md): Cessna 172 · Durham Downs, Australia, Australia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 18, 2010 · VH-VSK · Substantial damage
  > On October 18, 2010, at 1230 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 172S, VH-VSK, collided with the terrain near Durham Downs, Australia. The airplane was operated by S. Kidman & Co LTD. The pilot and passenger were killed and the airplane was substantially…
- [NTSB CEN11CA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA010.md): Martin Curtis Zenair CH701 SP · Lonsdale, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 10, 2010 · N157SB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a power line while on approach to land.
- [NTSB CEN11CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA003.md): Cessna 310J · St. Johns, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 1, 2010 · N3051L · Substantial damage
  > The failure by the pilot to attain/maintain a climb rate for undetermined reasons during a go-around.
- [NTSB WPR10CA470](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA470.md): Bell 47G · Gaston, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 26, 2010 · N7860S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain tail rotor clearance while landing on a transport trailer positioned on an uneven surface.
- [NTSB WPR10WA484](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10WA484.md): Champion 8KCAB · Bandung, Indonesia, Indonesia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 24, 2010 · PK-NZP · Substantial damage
  > On September 24, 2010, at 0312 universal coordinated time, an American Champion Super Decathlon 8KCAB, PK-NZP, collided with terrain while performing an inverted aerobatic maneuver at low altitude during an air show at Husein Sastranegara Airport, Bandung,…
- [NTSB CEN10CA570](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA570.md): Six Chuter SR7 Skye Ryder · Sarcoxie, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 24, 2010 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The non-rated pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing.
- [NTSB ERA10CA497](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA497.md): Consolidated Aeronautics Lake LA-4-200 · New Castle, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 22, 2010 · N8001J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA10CA495](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA495.md): Skykits Savannah · Springville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 20, 2010 · N63XT · Substantial damage
  > Collision with an unknown object during landing.
- [NTSB CEN10CA543](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA543.md): Head Balloons AX8-88 · Ft. Wayne, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2010 · N2064W · No damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for the landing.
- [NTSB ERA10CA462](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA462.md): Head Balloons AX9 118 · Hanover, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2010 · N2267U · Minor damage
  > The balloon's encounter with an updraft, resulting in an immediate landing and an intentional collision with a tree.

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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=7

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