# 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 ERA14FA417](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA417.md): Cessna 180 · North Hampton, NH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2014 · N6510A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to ensure the airplane maintained adequate airspeed during the initial climb and the subsequent exceedance of its critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s impairment…
- [NTSB CEN14CA532](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA532.md): Airborne Edge X · Willow Springs, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2014 · N2017A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control after the weight-shift-control aircraft encountered low-level wind shear shortly before touchdown. Also causal to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight weather assessment that failed to correctly determine the actual…
- [NTSB ANC14LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14LA071.md): Dehavilland DHC 2 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2014 · N93E · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during takeoff due to a malfunction of the engine-driven fuel pump.
- [NTSB ANC14CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14CA072.md): Piper PA 12 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2014 · N2507M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with trees.
- [NTSB ERA14FA416](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA416.md): Piper PA-25-260 · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2014 · N254AB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper deployment of the banner-tow hook, which resulted in it becoming entangled between the left elevator and horizontal stabilizer, restricted the movement of the elevator, and led to a loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB CEN14FA468](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA468.md): Schafer Rick W Foxtrot 4 · Abilene, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2014 · N729AR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to attempt a steep turn to return to the airport after reporting an emergency. The reason for the emergency could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any mechanical anomalies that…
- [NTSB CEN14CA470](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA470.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 31, 2014 · N821EV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control while landing with a crosswind. Contributing to the accident was the pilot lack of experience flying in similar weather conditions.
- [NTSB ERA14LA415](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA415.md): Cirrus SR22 · Wallops Island, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2014 · N930RH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s impairment and subsequent incapacitation for reasons that could not be determined because the pilot and airplane were not recovered.
- [NTSB ERA14LA411](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA411.md): Cessna 150L · Creedmoor, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2014 · N1741Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment due to alcohol ingestion.
- [NTSB CEN14CA469](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA469.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Granby, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 29, 2014 · N224BR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane during the go-around.
- [NTSB WPR14CA360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA360.md): Navion Navion F · Colville, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 28, 2014 · N91611 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN14FA462](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA462.md): Cessna 421C · Las Cruces, NM · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2014 · N51RX · Destroyed
  > The misfueling of the airplane with jet fuel instead of the required aviation fuel, and the resultant detonation and a total loss of engine power during initial climb. Contributing to the accident were the line service technician's inadvertent misfueling of…
- [NTSB WPR14LA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA356.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Gardnerville, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2014 · N4187W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to monitor the environment and to maintain clearance from wires during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR14FA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA355.md): Thomas C Sikes Loehle 5151 Mustang · Chehalis, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2014 · N73144 · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during initial climb, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was that pilot’s psychiatric disease, which…
- [NTSB ERA14LA409](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA409.md): Cessna A188B · Middleton, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2014 · N5850G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to see and avoid power lines during a low-level aerial application operation.
- [NTSB ERA14CA410](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA410.md): Bertagna John Just Highlander · Birdsboro, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 27, 2014 · N61148 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper landing flare and recovery from a bounced landing resulting in loss of aircraft control.
- [NTSB CEN14CA464](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA464.md): Air Tractor AT 502B · Colusa, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 27, 2014 · N369AB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane during takeoff from a grass strip. Contributing was the airplane being loaded beyond its capability for the runway.
- [NTSB ANC14CA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14CA070.md): Piper PA 18-150 · Beluga, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 27, 2014 · N5616Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area, resulting in an inflight collision with vegetation/brush during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN14LA456](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA456.md): Maule MT 7-235 · Edon, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2014 · N627RK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inability to maintain airplane control while attempting a precautionary landing after takeoff due to his incorrect setting of the rudder trim tab, which resulted in a significant turning tendency during flight.
- [NTSB CEN14FA453](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA453.md): Cessna 172R · Willoughby Hills, OH · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2014 · N4207P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while returning to the airport immediately after takeoff, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and entering an aerodynamic stall during the turn. Contributing to the…
- [NTSB ERA14LA405](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA405.md): Hiller UH 12E · Cape May Court House, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2014 · N4035A · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic’s failure to detect excessive wear on the engine’s lateral snubber vibration mount during the latest annual inspection, which resulted in an in-flight engine failure and a subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB CEN14LA454](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA454.md): Rans S17 · Lowell, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2014 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s overconfidence, which led to his improper decision to continue flight in the recently purchased, unregistered airplane without acquiring training and to his continued erratic handling of the airplane and subsequent loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB ERA14LA404](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA404.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Gaithersburg, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2014 · N9095J · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination of the fuel supply and fuel vent systems.
- [NTSB ERA14FA403](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA403.md): Beech S35 · Laurel Hill, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2014 · N334DF · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power due to detonation/preignition damage of the No. 6 cylinder. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to continue flight after receiving an indication of an impending engine failure.
- [NTSB CEN14FA448](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA448.md): American Champion 7GCBC · Lago Vista, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2014 · N254AC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to fly at a low altitude and his subsequent failure to see and avoid the power lines.
- [NTSB ANC14CA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14CA067.md): Cessna 175 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2014 · N7119M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area, resulting in a loss of control and subsequent inflight collision with terrain during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use the checklist, resulting in an improper propeller…
- [NTSB WPR14CA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA352.md): Rans S 6S · Rigby, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 22, 2014 · N171CT · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to intervene and apply corrective flight control inputs.
- [NTSB ERA14LA401](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA401.md): Cessna 150G · Pittstown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2014 · N2466J · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power 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 CEN14LA447](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA447.md): Herder Michael Zodiac 601 HD · Fredericksburg, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2014 · N318MH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control during a gusting crosswind landing.
- [NTSB ERA14FA399](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA399.md): Air Tractor AT-802A · Parsons, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2014 · N802BB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to see and avoid trees during a low-level aerial application operation.
- [NTSB ERA14CA397](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA397.md): Raytheon G36 · Milton, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 20, 2014 · N636TM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in an attempted takeoff over the airplane's maximum gross weight and beyond its aft center of gravity limit. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of total flight experience in the aircraft…
- [NTSB CEN14CA479](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA479.md): Quicksilver 2S · Frontenac, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 20, 2014 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise due to fuel exhaustion resulting in a forced landing on a cornfield.
- [NTSB WPR14CA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA350.md): Schweizer SGS 1 34 · Marana, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 19, 2014 · N7628 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure the canopy was locked during the pre-takeoff inspection which led to the canopy opening in flight and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the subsequent landing.
- [NTSB ERA14FA396](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA396.md): Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E · Northport, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2014 · N444RS · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent collision with a utility wire for reasons that could not be determined from recorded data and examination of the helicopter and accident site.
- [NTSB CEN14LA445](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA445.md): Franke Roland SKY Raider · Bethel, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2014 · N65692 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent aerodynamic stall while maneuvering after a loss of engine power during initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the investigation could not…
- [NTSB CEN14LA441](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA441.md): Becker Elmer L Stol CH 750 · Grain Valley, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2014 · N484XB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a low-speed, high-pitch climb after the airplane experienced a loss of electrical power and subsequent total loss of engine power, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was…
- [NTSB CEN14CA442](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA442.md): Rockwell International S 2R · Kerkhoven, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 19, 2014 · N9646A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failure to see and avoid the guide wire during the aerial application flight.
- [NTSB ERA14WA393](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14WA393.md): Cessna 340A · Freeport, Bahamas · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 18, 2014 · N340MM · Destroyed
- [NTSB CEN14CA444](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA444.md): Hughes 369HS · Saint Peter, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 18, 2014 · N369GN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not see the wires resulting in the subsequent wire collision.
- [NTSB ANC14LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14LA065.md): Terry W. Thayer Zenith Stol CH701 · Nikiski, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2014 · N957TT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper positioning of the fuel selector valves, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to follow preflight checklists.
- [NTSB ERA14LA391](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA391.md): Let L 23 Super Blanik · Sylacauga, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2014 · N266SE · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's failure to properly assess her physical condition prior to conducting the flight.
- [NTSB CEN14FA437](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA437.md): Lancair LC 40 550FG · Ranger, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2014 · N6500Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control shortly after takeoff as a result of spatial disorientation due to dark night conditions, the pilot's low overall night and instrument flight time, and his lack of recent night flights.
- [NTSB CEN14FA435](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA435.md): Cessna 172N · Natchitoches, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2014 · N734YW · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to the exhaust valve rocker retaining stud backing out of the cylinder head, which resulted in the exhaust valve being stuck in the closed position. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to configure the…
- [NTSB WPR14CA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA358.md): Boeing A75N1 (PT-17) · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 16, 2014 · B719BL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flare and failure to maintain aircraft control during landing.
- [NTSB WPR14CA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA347.md): Eipper Formance Mxii · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 16, 2014 · N1624Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB ERA14LA392](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA392.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Itta Bena, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2014 · N36236 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during maneuvering due to an obstruction from air intake filter material being ingested into the carburetor, which resulted in a forced landing.
- [NTSB ERA14CA408](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA408.md): Day William L Minicoupe · Baltimore, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 16, 2014 · N853WD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/owner/builder's improper weight and balance calculations, which rendered the airplane uncontrollable in the pitch axis.
- [NTSB ERA14CA394](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA394.md): North American SNJ-6 · Readington, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 16, 2014 · N211A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing which resulted in an aircraft nose-over.
- [NTSB CEN14WA531](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14WA531.md): Piper PA-31 · Manan, Canada · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 16, 2014 · C-GKWE · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN14LA480](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA480.md): Cessna 188 · Hearne, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2014 · N878C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a crop.

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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=110

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