# 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 ERA14FA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA282.md): Liberty Aerospace XL-2 · Merritt Island, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2014 · N516XL · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilots to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power for a reason that could…
- [NTSB CEN14LA537](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA537.md): Hughes TH 55A · Hudson, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2014 · N5335U · Substantial damage
  > The nonhelicopter-rated pilot’s operation of the helicopter and its subsequent collision with trees during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB WPR14FA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA239.md): American AA-1A · El Mirage, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2014 · N9454L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control while intentionally maneuvering close to the ground, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack in a steep bank and entering an accelerated stall.
- [NTSB ANC14LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14LA040.md): Cessna U206C · Chitina, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2014 · N29137 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine’s No. 1 piston connecting rod retaining bolts due to fatigue, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during cruise flight.
- [NTSB WPR14LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA237.md): Craig W Sherman Super Glasair TT · Madera, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2014 · N400MC · Substantial damage
  > The loosening of a B-nut in the fuel system which resulted in a rapid, undetected fuel leak and subsequent fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR14LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA235.md): Cessna 172N · Page, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2014 · N5589E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare in gusting wind conditions, his inadequate recovery from the subsequent bounced landing, and his decision to perform a go-around with insufficient airspeed to climb.
- [NTSB ERA14LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA281.md): Belew Marshall D II Steen Skybolt · Chapmansboro, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2014 · N863SB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while performing an emergency landing, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing a subsequent aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was a partial loss of engine power…
- [NTSB CEN14WA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14WA297.md): Cessna F182 - Q · Monhoudou, France · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 8, 2014 · F-GAQR · Destroyed
  > On June 8, 2014, at 0800 UTC, a Cessna F182Q, French Registration F-GAQR, was destroyed during a runway excursion while landing at the Chateau de Monhoudou private airstrip (LK7255) near Monhoudou, France. The pilot and three passengers were not injured. The…
- [NTSB CEN14FA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA288.md): Schrieber Robert L P 70 · Great Bend, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2014 · N567CM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning, which led to a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's loss of airplane control during the forced landing.
- [NTSB WPR14LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA233.md): North Wing Apache Sport · Polson, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2014 · N2804P · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control during initial climb due to his experiencing an incapacitating medical event.
- [NTSB WPR14FA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA234.md): Piper J3C · Paso Robles, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2014 · N24918 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's steep right turn shortly after takeoff, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA14LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA285.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Newport, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2014 · N5169T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an aborted landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with the ground. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's alcohol impairment.
- [NTSB CEN14LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA298.md): Air Tractor AT-802A · Oneida, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2014 · N802PR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power at low altitude due to fuel exhaustion and a forced landing in a muddy field and subsequent nose-over.
- [NTSB CEN14FA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA278.md): Hermann Bjorn Lancair IV · Duluth, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2014 · N86NW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while operating in instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions, which was due to spatial disorientation resulting from erroneous heading and bank angle information shown on the primary flight display. Contributing…
- [NTSB CEN14CA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA283.md): Ayres S2R T34 · Wilmont, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 7, 2014 · N23034 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to verify the amount of chemical load on the airplane prior to takeoff which resulted in the airplane being heavier than expected. Contributing to the accident was loading crew not following the pilot's instructions.
- [NTSB ANC14LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14LA039.md): Cessna 180H · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2014 · N91399 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing and an attempted go-around, which resulted in collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR14LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA232.md): Cessna 150F · Ronan, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2014 · N3376B · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to insufficient evidence.
- [NTSB ERA14CA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA284.md): Piper PA-28-201T · Defuniak Springs, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 6, 2014 · N2890Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control in gusty wind conditions during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN14LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA279.md): Cessna 177A · Sauk Centre, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2014 · N30537 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to retract the flaps after beginning the go-around.
- [NTSB CEN14CA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA280.md): Schempp-Hirth Nimbus 3/24.5 · Wallis, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 6, 2014 · N245AB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain direction control of the glider during takeoff in gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC14LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14LA038.md): Aeronca 15AC · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2014 · N1301H · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s failure to perform required fuel system tests to ensure that the airplane met its original type certification basis after modifying the fuel system and the Federal Aviation Administration’s improper approval of the fuel tank…
- [NTSB CEN14CA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA291.md): Jabiru USA Sport J230-SP · Middleton, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 5, 2014 · N752J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR14FA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA226.md): North American AT 6C · Buckley, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2014 · N13372 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during takeoff initial climb for reasons that could not be determined during a postaccident examination of the airplane.
- [NTSB WPR14CA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA228.md): Piper PA 18A 150 · Leeds, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 4, 2014 · N1672P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to confirm the flaps had been retracted during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of lift and subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN14LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA290.md): Teunis Starduster TOO SA300 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2014 · N8DT · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot’s inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power during takeoff due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ANC14CA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14CA037.md): Cessna 170B · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 4, 2014 · N3442D · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's encounter with a tailwind during takeoff from a short, narrow airstrip, which resulted in a loss of lift and collision with brush and small trees.
- [NTSB CEN14LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA273.md): Beech H35 · Monroe, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2014 · N653T · Substantial damage
  > The 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 ERA14CA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA277.md): Cessna 177B · Cartersville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 2, 2014 · N30820 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a go-around after landing.
- [NTSB CEN14LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA267.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA20-C1 · Longmont, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2014 · N206ND · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB CEN14FA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA266.md): Yakovlev YAK-55M · Stevens Point, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2014 · N176FD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the aerobatic flight, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and entering an accelerated stall at a low altitude.
- [NTSB WPR14CA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA216.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · San Manuel, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 31, 2014 · N7122E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate obstacle clearance altitude from phone wires while performing low-level operations.
- [NTSB ERA14LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA272.md): Landrum Kelly T Vans RV6 · Suffolk, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2014 · N6RP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/builder's decision to use a lubricant that was not designed for high-speed aviation applications, which resulted in the failure of the propeller needle thrust bearing due to the loss of lubrication from overheating, a total loss of aerodynamic…
- [NTSB ERA14CA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA278.md): Cessna 172F · Mount Pleasant, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 31, 2014 · N8394U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incorrect takeoff procedures from the soft grass runway and his delay in aborting the takeoff after recognizing slow acceleration.
- [NTSB CEN14FA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA265.md): Cessna 150 · Watkins, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 31, 2014 · N6275G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control and subsequent aerodynamic stall due to spatial disorientation in night instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distraction due to his cell phone use while maneuvering at low-altitude.
- [NTSB CEN14CA533](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA533.md): Aviat Pitts S 2B · Grants, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 31, 2014 · N9YH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing in gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA14LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA269.md): Garlick Helicopters OH 58A+ · Whitefield, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2014 · N650MH · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to land as soon as possible when the master caution warning light first illuminated as prescribed and his failure to ensure the proper setting of the…
- [NTSB CEN14CA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA271.md): BRM Aero Sro Bristell S-LSA · Boerne, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2014 · N348BL · Substantial damage
  > The instructor pilot's failure to regain control of the airplane following the student pilot's initial loss of control of the airplane.
- [NTSB ANC14CA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14CA033.md): Cessna 172F · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2014 · N8646U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper inflight planning, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power. A factor was the pilot's selection of a low cruise flight altitude, which provided little time for the selection of suitable terrain for the forced landing…
- [NTSB CEN14CA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA275.md): Unknown Buccaneer SX · Wagoner, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2014 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control following a loss of engine power during takeoff. Contributing was the pilot's inadequate fuel management that led to fuel starvation/exhaustion and the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN14LA418](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA418.md): Texas Helicopter OH 13H/M74A · Little Falls, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2014 · N51853 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree at the edge of a field that he was spraying.
- [NTSB CEN14LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA261.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Boulder, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2014 · N8808L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately monitor the airplane's actual fuel consumption rate, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR14CA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA215.md): Piper PA28R - 201T · Novato, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 27, 2014 · N222RS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll with a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN14LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA263.md): Aero Commander 200D · La Grange, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2014 · N200D · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to oil starvation for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB CEN14LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA255.md): Air Tractor AT 602 · Gueydan, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2014 · N602RR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control, which resulted in a stall and subsequent collision with power lines.
- [NTSB ERA14LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA261.md): Piper PA-11 · Cooperstown, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 2014 · N4550M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat during the approach to landing, which resulted in the formation of carburetor ice, a partial loss of engine power, and the airplane’s subsequent inability to sustain flight.
- [NTSB ERA14FA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA256.md): Stolp Starduster SA-300 · Newton, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 26, 2014 · N4493 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to recover from an intentional spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of adequate spin entry and recovery training.
- [NTSB CEN14WA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14WA254.md): Air Tractor AT802 · Seron, Spain · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 26, 2014 · EC-LCA · Destroyed
  > On May 26, 2014, about 1400 UTC, an Air Tractor AT-802 airplane, EC-LCA, (s/n 802-0326), impacted terrain during a firefighting operation near Seron, Spain. A post-impact fire occurred and the airplane was subsequently destroyed. The pilot sustained fatal…
- [NTSB CEN14LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA253.md): Beech A36 · Rockdale, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 2014 · N188DP · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident testing revealed no anomalies.
- [NTSB ANC14CA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14CA029.md): Piper PA 18-105 Special · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 26, 2014 · N234T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control of the airplane during landing roll on a rough, grass airstrip in gusting wind.
- [NTSB ERA14FA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA255.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Fountain, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 25, 2014 · N43113 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to depart from a soft runway with a tailwind and toward obstructions, and his failure to follow the manufacturer's recommended procedures for the takeoff. Contributing to the accident were the degradation of airplane and engine…

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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
```

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