# 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 CEN14LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA148.md): Vans RV-9A · Tribune, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 2014 · N7872 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while conducting high-g turns, which resulted in impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper decision to initiate the flight with a severe progressive neurological disorder that…
- [NTSB WPR14LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA117.md): Beech A45 · Hollister, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 2014 · N666 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation and the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and improper fuel management.
- [NTSB ERA14FA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA128.md): Beech 95-B55 · LaGrange, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 2014 · N36638 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's overreaction to a perceived conflict with a tow plane and glider on an intersecting runway, which resulted in a loss of control during an attempted aborted landing. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the glider tow operator to follow…
- [NTSB ERA14LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA137.md): Piper J3C-65 · Macon, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 2014 · N9026N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering in the traffic pattern at low altitude in gusting wind. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper decision to maneuver in the traffic pattern at a low altitude that did not allow…
- [NTSB CEN14LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA147.md): Air Tractor AT 602 · Church Point, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 2014 · N5035R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper preflight inspection and in-flight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN14FA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA145.md): Beech B100 · Pearland, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 2014 · N811BL · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot's loss of airplane control during a missed instrument approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to file an instrument flight rules flight plan and to fly into known instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB WPR14CA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA115.md): Bell 47G 5A · Greenfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 18, 2014 · N715BH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a power pole during low-altitude maneuvering flight.
- [NTSB ERA14CA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA126.md): Schempp-Hirth Ventus 2B · Burnsville, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 18, 2014 · N411SD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the spoilers, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and subsequent impact with trees.
- [NTSB CEN14FA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA143.md): Hawker SEA Fury ISS 25 · Breckenridge, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2014 · N13HP · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s inadequate emergency response to a runaway propeller and his failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and stalling. The cause of the runaway propeller was undetermined.
- [NTSB ERA14FA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA123.md): Williams Christopher T Sonex · Wellington, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 2014 · N732SX · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed following a partial loss of engine power during initial climb, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the…
- [NTSB ERA14CA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA127.md): Cessna 172S · Caldwell, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 17, 2014 · N426SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.
- [NTSB ERA14LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA133.md): Piper PA-30 · Allentown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2014 · N931JS · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing.
- [NTSB CEN14FA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA140.md): Hillam Scott L Rans S 10 · Shepherd, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2014 · N3000V · Destroyed
  > The noncertificated pilot’s improper decision to attempt aerobatic maneuvers that exceeded the airplane’s design limitations, which resulted in the subsequent in-flight breakup of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of aerobatic…
- [NTSB WPR14CA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA116.md): Cessna 172 - N · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 15, 2014 · N738BH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with a taxiway sign.
- [NTSB ERA14WA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14WA131.md): Robinson R44 · Braganca, Brazil · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 15, 2014 · PT-YMF · Substantial damage
  > On February 15, 2014, about 2200 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Robinson, R 44 helicopter, Brazilian registration PT-YMF, was destroyed when it impacted the ground in a dense forest in the Bragança Municipality, in the State of Pará, Brazil. The…
- [NTSB ERA14FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA120.md): Cessna 210L · Clay, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 2014 · N732EJ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while being vectored to intercept the localizer during night instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). Contributing to the accident was the operator's inadequate dispatch procedures, which did not…
- [NTSB ERA14CA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA124.md): Cessna 172S · Mansfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 15, 2014 · N2143X · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain an adequate approach glide path, which resulted in a collision with a snow bank.
- [NTSB CEN14CA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA142.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Bonham, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 14, 2014 · N494SH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate recovery from a loss of tail rotor effectiveness during a low altitude downwind hover in a gusty wind condition resulting in the helicopter contacting the ground and rolling over.
- [NTSB ERA14CA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA119.md): Piper PA 38-112 · West Milford, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 11, 2014 · N381PT · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN14LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA138.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Marion, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 2014 · N350AR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to attain a touchdown on the runway’s hard surface, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB CEN14LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA136.md): Mahon Paul D Capella XS · Houston, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 2014 · N239PM · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CEN14LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA133.md): Cessna 182A · Lexington, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 2014 · N6061B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper use of the carburetor heat, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB ERA14LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA117.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Stuart, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2014 · N2571U · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot’s continued flight into dark night, instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control due to spatial disorientation and subsequent impact with water.
- [NTSB CEN14CA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA132.md): Taylorcraft BC12 D · Hartford, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 8, 2014 · N43955 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and failure to inspect the runway before departure.
- [NTSB WPR14FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA111.md): Piper PA 28-181 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 2014 · N312PA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s inadvertent positioning of the fuel selector in an intermediate position, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA14FA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA112.md): Gulfstream AM Corp Comm Div 690 · Bellevue, TN · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 2014 · N840V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed with one engine inoperative, which resulted in a loss of control while on approach. Contributing to the accident were airframe ice accumulation due to conditions conducive to icing and the loss of engine power on one…
- [NTSB WPR14CA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA110.md): Beech V35A · Globe, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 1, 2014 · N31TC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate glide path and failure to maintain adequate airspeed during final approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN14GA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14GA135.md): Cessna 210E · Oden, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jan 31, 2014 · N4957U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision to fly into an area with reported marginal meteorological conditions in an airplane not maintained for instrument flight and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from trees and terrain.
- [NTSB ERA14WA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14WA114.md): Cessna 140 · Cachoeira do Sul, Brazil · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 29, 2014 · PP-DFW · Substantial damage
  > On January 29, 2014, about 1340 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 140, Brazilian registration PP-DFW, was substantially damaged during impact with terrain, following a loss of control on approach to Cachoeira do Sul Airport (SSKS), Cachoeira do Sul, Rio…
- [NTSB CEN14TA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14TA126.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA20-C1 · Fort Carson, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jan 29, 2014 · N959DA · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's loss of control after takeoff following a wake turbulence encounter from a preceding helicopter. Contributing to the accident were the flight instructor's misidentification of the helicopter type and a lack of Federal Aviation…
- [NTSB WPR14LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA112.md): Weinzierl Searey · Stanwood, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 2014 · N669DT · Substantial damage
  > The noncertificated pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from water while maneuvering at a low altitude over glassy water conditions, which adversely affected his depth perception.
- [NTSB CEN14FA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA122.md): Bell 206L 3 · Silt, CO · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 2014 · N207DS · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning for a low-level aerial surveillance flight of power transmission lines, which led to his being unaware of the crossing power line while flying toward the sun and his subsequent failure to maintain sufficient clearance…
- [NTSB WPR14CA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA109.md): Piper PA 18-150 · Willcox, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 26, 2014 · N9683P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land off airport on unsuitable terrain that resulted in a collision with hidden objects.
- [NTSB WPR14CA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA107.md): Cessna 170 · Wikieup, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 26, 2014 · N2594V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA14LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA105.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Millen, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 2014 · N36086 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to fully seat the fuel selector in the left tank position before takeoff, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA14CA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA104.md): Mooney M20C · Rutherfordton, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 26, 2014 · N6762U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning and in-flight monitoring of the fuel level which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN14LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA134.md): Cessna 172K · Milan, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 2014 · N4VN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat while operating the airplane in atmospheric conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing during a short final approach.
- [NTSB CEN14LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA131.md): Cessna R182 · Eustis, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 2014 · N1833R · Substantial damage
  > A catastrophic engine failure, which was initiated by the failure of the No. 5 connecting rod cap.
- [NTSB WPR14LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA104.md): Simpson Amphibeous Trike/No · Chehalis, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 2014 · N440LS · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left wing prong.
- [NTSB CEN14CA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA123.md): Cessna 172N · Boulder, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 25, 2014 · N738LQ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during final approach with known turbulence present.
- [NTSB CEN14CA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA119.md): Piper PA46 500TP · Tulsa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 23, 2014 · N403KC · Substantial damage
  > The loss of directional control while landing due to the failure of the inner tube in the left tire.
- [NTSB CEN14LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA118.md): Grumman American Avn. AA 5B · Willow Park, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 2014 · N28578 · Substantial damage
  > The improper reinstallation of the propeller assembly, which resulted in the subsequent in-flight separation of the propeller.
- [NTSB WPR14LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA100.md): Ercoupe 415 C · Poulsbo, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 2014 · N2076H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to confirm that the engine oil filler cap was secured before flight, which resulted in oil exhaustion and a subsequent total loss of engine power during cruise flight.
- [NTSB CEN14WA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14WA117.md): Britten Norman BN-2A-27 · Horea, Romania · Accident · 7 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 20, 2014 · YR-BNP · Destroyed
  > On January 20, 2014, about 1400 coordinated universal time, a Britten-Norman BN-2A-27 airplane, YR-BNP, impacted mountainous terrain near Horea, Cluj, Romania. The two pilots, and five passengers were all fatally injured. The airplane was destroyed. The…
- [NTSB ERA14CA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA097.md): Cessna 195B · Winchester, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 19, 2014 · N1960C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempt to avoid a deer on the runway, which resulted in loss of aircraft control, a runway excursion, and collision with a runway sign.
- [NTSB WPR14LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA099.md): Piper PA 24-250 · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2014 · N6570P · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to sump the fuel tanks, which resulted in water contamination, a partial loss of engine power during takeoff, and collision with a taxiing airplane during the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB WPR14LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA096.md): Morrisey 2150 · Pismo Beach, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2014 · N5102V · Destroyed
  > The in-flight separation of a wing for reasons that could not be determined because the wreckage was not recovered from the ocean.
- [NTSB WPR14CA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA095.md): Hallendorf Tom RV 6 · Sacramento, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 12, 2014 · N6888 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll in gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN14FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA102.md): Mooney M20R · Boyne City, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 2014 · N1046L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane as he attempted to return to the airport after encountering dark night conditions and heavy snow showers.
- [NTSB CEN14LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA103.md): Bell 430 · West Delta 109 · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 2014 · N430CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain tail rotor clearance from a handrail on a crane davit on an oil platform during landing.

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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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