# 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 ERA15LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA214.md): Taylorcraft BC-12D · Inverness, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2015 · N43715 · Substantial damage
  > A disconnection of the tailwheel steering mechanism during landing, which resulted in the pilot’s loss of directional control.
- [NTSB ERA15LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA212.md): Gates Lear Jet 35 · Newport News, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 2 · Limited · Final report · May 12, 2015 · N80PG · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew’s inadequate preflight inspection of the nose landing gear strut, which resulted in the nosewheel not being aligned during retraction and the subsequent loss of directional control. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the nose…
- [NTSB CEN15LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA238.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Omega, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 2015 · N7279Z · Substantial damage
  > Improper base metal preparation or contamination of the No. 5 cylinder wall before it was coated, which resulted in the coating peeling off of the cylinder wall and contaminating the engine oil and the subsequent partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB GAA15CA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA065.md): Champion 7ECA · Quincy, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2015 · N6096F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB GAA15CA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA069.md): Buhlmann Howard HB-1 · Canandaigua, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 8, 2015 · N170HB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to land beyond the marked runway threshold, which resulted in a collision with a culvert and a loss of control on the ground.
- [NTSB ERA15FA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA208.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 8, 2015 · N5802V · Destroyed
  > A partial loss of engine power due to contamination in the fuel manifold, which resulted in a collision with terrain shortly after takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR15FA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA158.md): Piper PA 46 350P · Spokane, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 7, 2015 · N962DA · Destroyed
  > The mechanic's incorrect installation of two aileron cables and the subsequent inadequate functional checks of the aileron system before flight by both the mechanic and the pilot, which prevented proper roll control from the cockpit, resulting in the pilot's…
- [NTSB GAA15CA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA064.md): Cessna 172S · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 7, 2015 · N5144H · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The landing airplane pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and ground collision with a taxiing airplane.
- [NTSB CEN15LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA229.md): Bell 206L 3 · Chesterfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 2015 · N127AE · Substantial damage
  > The collision of the helicopter's skid shoe with the runway centerline light during landing, which abruptly stopped the helicopter and resulted in damage to the fuselage.
- [NTSB GAA15CA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA062.md): Issoire Siren PIK 30 · Deer Park, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 6, 2015 · N350BC · Substantial damage
  > A loss of lift, which precipitated a forced off airport landing, and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN15LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA224.md): Enstrom F-28F · Argyle, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 2015 · N8011Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot and flight instructor's inadvertent encounter with settling with power during a confined area takeoff at an altitude that was too low for recovery.
- [NTSB ERA15LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA205.md): Jerome D Fischer RV-7 · Bartow, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 2015 · N364SJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's use of the improper fuel grade for the engine, which resulted in detonation, engine damage, and loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN15LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA222.md): Air Tractor AT 502B · Basile, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 2015 · N4221G · Destroyed
  > The pilot’ failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees while maneuvering during an aerial application flight.
- [NTSB CEN15LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA216.md): Piper PA 28-235 · Huntington, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 2015 · N8703W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA15FA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA203.md): Cessna 172 · Penn Yan, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 3, 2015 · N3969L · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the student's inappropriate configuration of the airplane's wing flaps for the initial climb.
- [NTSB CEN15LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA217.md): Cessna 150F · Neillsville, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 2015 · N8558G · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN15FA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA214.md): Beech B35 · Orange, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 2, 2015 · N5176C · Substantial damage
  > The impact with power lines for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB CEN15CA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA218.md): Schmidt Donald L GS1 Glastar · Moriarty, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 2, 2015 · N993S · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent encounter with a microburst while maneuvering near mountainous terrain, which resulted in a off airport landing and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR15LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA155.md): Cessna 140 · Crescent Lake, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 2015 · N2514N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inability to restart the engine for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination…
- [NTSB GAA15CA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA059.md): Cessna 180K · Pearland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 1, 2015 · N66048 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN15LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA235.md): Lathrop Steven A B8M · Ravenna, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 2015 · N5606X · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB GAA15CA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA073.md): Cessna 182T · Newburyport, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 30, 2015 · N9085Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to recover from a bounced landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the airplane during the runway overrun.
- [NTSB GAA15CA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA053.md): Aero SP Z O O AT 4 LSA · Colorado Springs, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 30, 2015 · N344UA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to perform aerobatic maneuvers in an airplane not certified for aerobatic flight, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN15FA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA211.md): Hoffman Zenith 701 · Trinidad, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 2015 · N95MH · Substantial damage
  > The noncertificated pilot's failure to maintain airspeed following a loss of engine power while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in the airplane's wing exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall. The reason for the…
- [NTSB ERA15LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA200.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 20 C1 · Sylacauga, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2015 · N248ME · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the failure of the throttle body/fuel metering unit to provide the engine with adequate fuel pressure for full power operation.
- [NTSB WPR15FA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA152.md): Piper PA 28-140 · Mt Tom, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2015 · N1729J · Destroyed
  > The noncertificated pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation leading to the pilot's loss of control of the airplane and subsequent collision with mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB GAA15CA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA047.md): Piper PA 16 · Hartwell, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 22, 2015 · N5616H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB ERA15LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA197.md): James Kilroy Pitts Model 12 · LaGrange, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2015 · N488WT · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB GAA15CA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA048.md): Cessna 180J · Boise, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 20, 2015 · N180UB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ERA15FA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA191.md): Mooney M20TN · Lakeland, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2015 · N608MR · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to thermal damage and because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA15LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA192.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2015 · N88AX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to land the airplane with a quartering, gusting tailwind and his subsequent failure to flare the airplane and maintain directional control after it bounced, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ANC15CA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15CA022.md): Piper PA 18A 150 · Nondalton, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 19, 2015 · N2894Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while taking off with a gusting crosswind.
- [NTSB WPR15LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA167.md): Beech F33A · Puyallup, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2015 · N84MD · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a mechanic’s failure to properly tighten the B-nut to the fuel pump inlet during a recent annual inspection. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to take off despite…
- [NTSB GAA15CA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA045.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Newport, RI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 18, 2015 · N684CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB GAA15CA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA044.md): Cessna 150M · Slate Hill, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 18, 2015 · N9299U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate descent rate, resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB GAA15CA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA042.md): Cessna 140 · Mize, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 18, 2015 · N76452 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during an off airport precautionary landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA15LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA190.md): Mooney M20C · Winchester, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2015 · N9680M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate weight and balance and performance planning, including his decision to take off with more passengers than permitted, and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the initial climb, which resulted in an…
- [NTSB CEN15CA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA203.md): Cessna 195A · Independence, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 18, 2015 · N1558D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempt to land in strong crosswind conditions, resulting in his on-ground loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind that exceeded the crosswind limits of the airplane.
- [NTSB GAA15CA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA050.md): Piper PA 28-180 · Deer Lodge, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 17, 2015 · N7374W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, resulting in a loss of control and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA15CA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA196.md): Cessna 172P · Sebastian, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 17, 2015 · N66090 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged airspeed and glidepath, which resulted in a landing area overshoot and runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA15LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA201.md): Universal Stinson 108-1 · Macon, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2015 · N9799G · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB ERA15CA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA188.md): P&M Pulsr · Gulf Shores, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 16, 2015 · N415PM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a collision with the ground.
- [NTSB CEN15LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA198.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Dunlap, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2015 · N754R · Substantial damage
  > A loss of main rotor rpm for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations.
- [NTSB ERA15LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA184.md): Cessna 162 · Shelter Island, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2015 · N30283 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain adequate airspeed after takeoff and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at too low an altitude to recover.
- [NTSB ANC15LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15LA020.md): Cessna 170B · Bettles, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2015 · N4697C · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident engine examination and testing revealed no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB GAA15CA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA075.md): Head Balloons AX8 105 - NO Series · Intercourse, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 12, 2015 · N3099F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain/location for takeoff in gusting wind conditions, resulting in a collision with a building, and substantial damage to the hot air balloon.
- [NTSB WPR15FA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA144.md): Schempp-Hirth Standard Cirrus · Prescott Valley, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2015 · N352D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the glider’s critical angle of attack during the initial climb after a ground-tow launch, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin.
- [NTSB GAA15CA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA040.md): Trom Wayne Vans RV6A · LaFayette, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 11, 2015 · N646RV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in variable, gusting wind conditions, resulting in a runway excursion, and substantial damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN15LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA195.md): Quad City Challenger - II · Chippewa Falls, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2015 · N30796 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s incapacitation due to a cardiovascular event, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN15CA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA197.md): Rennicke Midget Musta MM1 · Longmont, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 10, 2015 · N824C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure attain/maintain pitch control prior to attaining a proper takeoff speed during takeoff roll, which resulted in a premature liftoff of the airplane and loss of control.

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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 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?page=103

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