# Fatal 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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB WPR26FA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26FA346.md): Airbus AS332 · Yosemite Valley, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Sep 20, 2026 · N332N · Destroyed
  > On September 20, 2026, at 1356 Pacific daylight time, an Airbus AS332 L1 Super Puma, N332N, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Yosemite Valley, California. The two pilots were fatally injured. The helicopter was operated as a public use…
- [NTSB WPR26FA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26FA345.md): Eurocopter AS 350 B2 · Chatsworth, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Sep 16, 2026 · N358TV · Destroyed
  > On September 15, 2026, about 1855 Pacific daylight time, an Airbus Helicopters (formerly Eurocopter) AS-350 B2 helicopter, N358TV, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Chatsworth, California. The pilot, passenger and one person on the ground…
- [NTSB ERA26FA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26FA338.md): Reed Julian Estill RV-4 · Albertville, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Sep 15, 2026 · N469TW · Substantial damage
  > On September 15, 2026, about 0620 central daylight time, an experimental amateur-built RV-4, N469TW, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Albertville, Alabama. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title…
- [NTSB ERA26FA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26FA326.md): Maclura Evolution · Tampa, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Sep 3, 2026 · N305PV · Destroyed
  > On September 3, 2026, about 0815 eastern daylight time, an experimental, amateur-built Evolution airplane, N305PV, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Tampa, Florida. The commercial pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The airplane was…
- [NTSB WPR26FA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26FA320.md): Mooney M20C · Mount Hood, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Aug 31, 2026 · N2783W · Substantial damage
  > On August 31, 2026, about 1131 Pacific daylight time, a Mooney M20C, N2783W, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Hood River, Oregon. The pilot and flight instructor were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…
- [NTSB ANC26FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26FA091.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Seldovia, AK · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Aug 26, 2026 · N9485P · Substantial damage
  > On August 26, 2026 about 1317 Alaska daylight time, a Piper PA-24-260 airplane, N9485P, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Seldovia, Alaska. The pilot and three passengers were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a…
- [NTSB ERA26FA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26FA294.md): Bachem Fritz M Avid Mark IV · Arp, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Aug 9, 2026 · N77FB · Substantial damage
  > On August 9, 2026, at about 1655 central daylight time, an experimental amateur-built Avid Mark IV, N77FB, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Arp, Texas. The private pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a…
- [NTSB WPR26FA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26FA262.md): Vans RV-4 · Yuba City, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jul 16, 2026 · N98GB · Substantial damage
  > On July 16, 2026, at 0701 Pacific daylight time, an experimental amateur built Vans RV-4, N98GB, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Yuba City, California. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14…
- [NTSB ERA26FA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26FA269.md): Cessna 182 · Piseco, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jul 12, 2026 · N43TB · Destroyed
  > On July 12, 2026, about 1909 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 182J, N43TB, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Piseco, New York. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91…
- [NTSB ERA26FA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26FA252.md): Piper PA24 · Hazen, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jun 28, 2026 · N6852P · Destroyed
  > On June 28, 2026, about 1317 central daylight time, a Piper PA-24-250, N6852P, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Hazen, North Dakota. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part…
- [NTSB WPR26FA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26FA233.md): Cessna 195 · Pasco, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jun 24, 2026 · N3877V · Substantial damage
  > On June 24, 2026, about 1428 Pacific daylight time, a float equipped Cessna 195, N3877V, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Pasco, Washington. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The airplane was operated under Title…
- [NTSB WPR26FA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26FA223.md): Comp Air CA6-WB · Nicholasville, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jun 20, 2026 · N82BT · Destroyed
  > On June 20, 2026, about 0846 eastern daylight time, an experimental amateur-built Comp Air CA6-WB, N82BT, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Nicholasville, Kentucky. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The airplane was operated…
- [NTSB WPR26FA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26FA216.md): Piper PA-36-300 · Henderson, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jun 12, 2026 · N57846 · Substantial damage
  > On June 11, 2026, at 2103 central daylight time, a Piper PA-36-300, N57846, was substantially damaged when it impacted a rotating beacon tower and terrain near Henderson, Nebraska. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…
- [NTSB GAA26WA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA26WA223.md): Bell 206 · Lesa, Italy · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Jun 12, 2026 · I-CHOP · Destroyed
- [NTSB ERA26FA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26FA179.md): Cessna 401B · Land O' Lakes, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Apr 19, 2026 · N122AT · Destroyed
  > On April 19, 2026, about 0834 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 401B, N122AT, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Land O’ Lakes, Florida. The commercial pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…
- [NTSB ERA26FA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26FA178.md): Mooney M20J · Ironton, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Apr 17, 2026 · N205MK · Substantial damage
  > On April 17, 2026, about 1414 eastern daylight time, a Mooney M20J, N205MK, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Ironton, Ohio. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91…
- [NTSB ERA26FA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26FA166.md): North American AT-6D · Bronson, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Investigation open · Apr 13, 2026 · N29678 · Destroyed
- [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 WPR26FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26FA109.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Oroville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Feb 28, 2026 · N3170Z · Destroyed
  > On February 28, 2026, about 0948 Pacific standard time, a Piper PA-22-150, N3170Z, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Oroville, California. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations…
- [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 WPR26FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26FA091.md): N126c CCX-1865 · Montour, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jan 27, 2026 · N126C · Substantial damage
  > On January 27, 2026, about 1100 mountain standard time, an amateur-built, experimental CCX-1865 Carbon Cub, N126C, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Montour, Idaho. The pilot and pilot-rated passenger were fatally injured. The…
- [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 GAA26WA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA26WA059.md): Cessna 170 · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 27, 2025 · PT-AGB · Substantial damage
- [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 WPR26FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26FA054.md): Hughes 369D · Pryor, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Dec 5, 2025 · N161LA · Substantial damage
  > On December 5, 2025, about 0858 central standard time, a Hughes 369D, N161LA, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Pryor, Oklahoma. The pilot was fatally injured. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…
- [NTSB ERA26FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26FA027.md): Mooney M20E · Ballston Spa, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Oct 31, 2025 · N79338 · Destroyed
  > On October 31, 2025, about 1035 eastern daylight time, a Mooney M20E, N79338, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Ballston Spa, New York. The pilot was fatally injured, and the flight instructor was seriously injured. The airplane was…
- [NTSB WPR26FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26FA031.md): Robinson Helicopter R66 · Ekalaka, MT · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Oct 23, 2025 · N67GA · Substantial damage
  > On October 22, 2025, about 1830 mountain daylight time, a Robinson Helicopter Co. R66, N67GA, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Ekalaka, Montana. The pilot and 3 passengers were fatally injured. The helicopter was operated as…
- [NTSB WPR26LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA020.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Condon, MT · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Oct 17, 2025 · N2345R · Substantial damage
  > On October 17, 2025, about 1615 mountain daylight time, a Piper PA-23-250, N2345R, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Condon, Montana. The pilot and two passengers were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14…
- [NTSB ERA26FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26FA010.md): Beech C90 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Oct 12, 2025 · N291CC · Destroyed
  > On October 12, 2025, about 1334 central daylight time, a Beech C90, N291CC, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Fort Worth, Texas. The private pilot and pilot-rated passenger were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14…
- [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 ERA25FA367](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25FA367.md): Toop Thomas A Glasair Super II FT · Wallkill, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Sep 27, 2025 · N45BT · Destroyed
  > On September 27, 2025, at 1418 eastern daylight time, an experimental, amateur-built Glasair Super II FT, N45BT, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Wallkill, New York. The pilot sustained fatal injuries. The airplane was operated as a…
- [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 WPR25FA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25FA289.md): Murphy SR3500 · Bigfork, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Sep 19, 2025 · N62ZT · Destroyed
  > On September 19, 2025, about 1205 mountain daylight time, an experimental amateur built Murphy SR3500, N62ZT, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Bigfork, Montana. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code…
- [NTSB WPR25FA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25FA277.md): Lawson Thomas O Lancair Super ES · Mount Hamilton, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Sep 12, 2025 · N905ET · Destroyed
  > On September 12, 2025, about 1421 Pacific daylight time, an experimental amateur-built Lancair Super ES, N905ET, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Mount Hamilton, California. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a…
- [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 ERA25FA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25FA332.md): Czech Sport Sportcruiser · Fryeburg, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Sep 4, 2025 · N336SC · Substantial damage
  > On September 4, 2025, about 1418 eastern daylight time, a Czech Sport Aircraft Sportcruiser, N336SC, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Fryeburg, Maine. The private pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a…
- [NTSB CEN25FA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25FA339.md): Rans S-12 Airaile · Concordia, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Aug 25, 2025 · N2757A · Substantial damage
  > On August 24, 2025, about 1926 central daylight time, a Rans S-12 Airaile airplane, N2757A, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Concordia, Kansas. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…
- [NTSB WPR25FA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25FA257.md): Cessna 140 · Shelter Cove, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Aug 17, 2025 · N89447
  > On August 17, 2025 about 1521 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 140, N89447, was involved in an accident near Shelter Cove, California. The student pilot was fatally injured, and the passenger sustained serious injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14…
- [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 CEN25FA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25FA307.md): Hughes 369D · West Alton, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 7, 2025 · N173AL · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter clearance from the powerline during the powerline maintenance operation for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB WPR25FA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25FA240.md): Beech 300 · Chinle, AZ · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Aug 5, 2025 · N534AW · Destroyed
  > On August 5, 2025, about 1245 mountain daylight time, a Beech 300, N534AW, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Chinle, Arizona. The pilot, co-pilot and two medical crew members were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14…
- [NTSB ERA25FA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25FA283.md): Piper J5C · Rochester, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Aug 1, 2025 · N28151 · Substantial damage
  > On August 1, 2025, about 1330 eastern daylight time, a Piper J5C, NC 28151, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Rochester, New York. The passenger was fatally injured, and the pilot was seriously injured. The airplane was…
- [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 CEN25FA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25FA281.md): Bell Helicopter Textron 206L-1 · Thibodaux, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 23, 2025 · N2611 · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance to powerlines during an agricultural application pass.
- [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…

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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."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '470' 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/470/sequence?fatal=1

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