# 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 ERA13FA372](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA372.md): Aeronca 7AC · Taunton, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2013 · N83863 · Destroyed
  > The pilot/owner’s inadequate preflight inspection and inadequate pretakeoff check of the flight controls, which resulted in a takeoff with the rudder gust lock installed. Contributing to the accident was the pilot-rated passenger’s failure to detect that the…
- [NTSB ERA13CA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA378.md): Cessna 172R · Shelter Island, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 25, 2013 · N392ES · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not attain the proper touchdown point on the runway, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA13CA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA375.md): Mark C Pauls RV-7A · Cortland, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 25, 2013 · N411AK · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during go-around due to incorrect maintenance of the fuel system by the pilot/builder.
- [NTSB CEN13CA515](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA515.md): Grumman American Avn. AA-1B · Valparaiso, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 25, 2013 · N5538B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN13CA508](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA508.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Faribault, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 25, 2013 · N4888Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR13LA385](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA385.md): Robert Golding Tbirdii · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2013 · N31683 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the two pilots to adequately planflight, particularly regarding their roles and responsibilities, which resulted in their failure to maintain sufficient altitude to clear power lines during a low pass.
- [NTSB WPR13FA386](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA386.md): Piper PA 28 · Tehachapi, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2013 · N32582 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to conduct predeparture airplane performance planning for a departure from a high density altitude location, which resulted in his selection of a flightpath toward rising terrain that the airplane was not capable of outclimbing.
- [NTSB CEN13LA503](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA503.md): Cessna 182A · Concord, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2013 · N5131D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly plan for a maximum performance takeoff by not fully addressing the elevated density altitude or the nonstandard runway surface conditions and his failure to properly configure the airplane's flap setting for the accident…
- [NTSB CEN13LA502](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA502.md): Anderas Tiger Moth R80 · New Franken, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2013 · N927TM · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ANC13LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13LA085.md): Cessna U206F · Tokotna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2013 · N35952 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the crankshaft, which resulted from a mechanic’s application of insufficient torque on the cylinder through bolts.
- [NTSB ANC13FA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13FA084.md): Cessna 150L · Anchorage, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2013 · N18699 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a low fuel state and a nose-high attitude during a go-around, which unported the fuel tank feed line, and the pilot's decision to make a low-altitude turn back to the airport, which resulted in an…
- [NTSB ANC13CA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA083.md): Piper PA-18A · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 24, 2013 · N3599A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN13LA504](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA504.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer A/C Gulfstream AM G-164B · Walnut Ridge, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2013 · N8402K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly set the engine power for takeoff, which resulted in the airplane subsequently settling into terrain.
- [NTSB CEN13CA501](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA501.md): Mcdonnell Douglas Heli 369FF · Reese, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 22, 2013 · N975BW · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the temporary hoist holding the powerline wire which resulted in a brief loss of control and main rotor blade impacts with the tower.
- [NTSB ANC13LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13LA081.md): Cessna 180J · Palmer, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2013 · N7807K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in a subsequent aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to take off with a slight tailwind.
- [NTSB ERA13LA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA370.md): Beech C23 · Bingham, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2013 · N243RG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in his attempt to take off from a short, turf runway in high-density altitude conditions under which the airplane was unable to attain a positive climb rate to clear trees.
- [NTSB CEN13LA497](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA497.md): Perth Amboy Bird BK · Zanesville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2013 · N727Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing.
- [NTSB WPR13FA380](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA380.md): Nelson KR-2 · Cataldo, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2013 · N9028Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to intentionally enter a spin in the airplane, which had unknown spin characteristics due to the engine modification, from which he was unable to recover.
- [NTSB CEN13FA496](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA496.md): Mooney M20J · Kansas City, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2013 · N9201R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to attempt continued flight after a momentary loss of engine power with usable runway remaining. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's premature retraction of the landing gear, the loss of engine power due to fuel system…
- [NTSB ERA13LA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA366.md): Interstate S-1B1 · Lititz, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2013 · N46336 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to control the airplane’s pitch attitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall during the initial takeoff climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to set the trim in accordance with the pretakeoff checklist and the…
- [NTSB WPR13FA376](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA376.md): Urban Air Sro Samba XXL · Carson City, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2013 · N19UA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the improper location of the parachute…
- [NTSB ERA13LA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA364.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Indian Trail, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2013 · N6919B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR13CA373](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA373.md): Remos Acft Gmbh Flugzeugbau Remos GX · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 15, 2013 · N110GX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the initial climb following an aborted landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inaccurate fuel planning which resulted in a low fuel state and subsequent precautionary off airport landing.
- [NTSB ANC13CA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA080.md): Cessna U206 · Sleetmute, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 15, 2013 · N2141F · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB WPR13FA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA370.md): Champion 7GCAA · Paradise, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2013 · N9607S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during low-altitude maneuvering after encountering an updraft.
- [NTSB CEN13CA489](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA489.md): Beech 58P · Peoria, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 13, 2013 · N3858P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not attain the proper touchdown point during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a perimeter fence.
- [NTSB ANC13LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13LA079.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Paxson, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2013 · N44RT · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to a loose throttle cable clamp.
- [NTSB WPR13FA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA368.md): Beech E35 · West Yellowstone, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2013 · N3226C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while aligning the airplane with the runway for landing, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's…
- [NTSB ERA13CA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA362.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Fredericksburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 12, 2013 · N4969J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate pre-flight and in-flight planning and his failure to obtain a weather briefing at his intermediate stops, resulting in a missed approach at his destination and subsequent fuel exhaustion. The pilot’s fatigue due to lack of sleep may…
- [NTSB CEN13LA484](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA484.md): Rockwell International S-2R · Larchwood, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2013 · N5610X · Substantial damage
  > A complete loss of engine power during an agricultural application flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ANC13CA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA078.md): Piper PA-18-150 · McCarthy, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 12, 2013 · N3897Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA13LA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA361.md): Bryant Frederick M Rans S-12 · Vienna, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2013 · N557BB · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s inadequate control of the airplane, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with water.
- [NTSB ERA13LA360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA360.md): Quest Kodiak 100 · Westport, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2013 · N10PZ · Substantial damage
  > A failure to achieve a positive climb rate after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA13CA369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA369.md): Maule M-5-210C · Verona, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 11, 2013 · N6617R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s delay in applying power after a bounced landing, resulting in collision with terrain during a go-around.
- [NTSB CEN13FA476](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA476.md): Beechcraft F33A · Ennis, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2013 · N4514S · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations due to postcrash fire damage.
- [NTSB WPR13LA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA366.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Overgaard, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2013 · N9752J · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to the separation of the exhaust baffling, which resulted in a partial blockage of airflow. Contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance of the exhaust system.
- [NTSB CEN13CA510](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA510.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Mackinac Island, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2013 · N99094 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while on final approach.
- [NTSB CEN13CA475](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA475.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Poteau, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2013 · N7811W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s application of excessive left rudder during the takeoff roll, resulting in a loss of directional control, his failure to correct the excursion with opposite rudder, and his failure to abort the takeoff in a timely manner.
- [NTSB ERA13FA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA358.md): Rockwell International 690B · East Haven, CT · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2013 · N13622 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while banking aggressively in and out of clouds for landing in gusty tailwind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB CEN13LA486](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA486.md): Air Tractor AT-400 · Dumas, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2013 · N36538 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB ANC13TA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13TA076.md): Bell UH-1B · Tok, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 8, 2013 · N70NW · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the tail rotor crosshead bearing, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor control.
- [NTSB ANC13CA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA075.md): Cessna 185D · North Pole, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 8, 2013 · N75LE · Substantial damage
  > The malfunction of the right main wheel brake during taxi due to a faulty O-ring in the right brake pedal master cylinder.
- [NTSB CEN13CA474](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA474.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Clare, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 7, 2013 · N2195T · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to adequately monitor the landing approach, his delayed corrective action and his failure to maintain directional control that resulted in the airplane's collision with a ditch adjacent to the runway. The student pilot's…
- [NTSB ERA13CA354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA354.md): Stetson Norman B Challenger II · Orange, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 6, 2013 · N94454 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of total flight experience in the accident airplane make and model.
- [NTSB CEN13LA463](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA463.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · Vinton, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2013 · N83702 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's operation of the helicopter at high gross weight and high density altitude while still in ground effect, which reduced the efficiency of the rotor system and the amount of lift produced, which resulted in a collision with terrain. Contributing to…
- [NTSB ANC13LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13LA074.md): Hughes 500D · Delta Junction, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 6, 2013 · N134SH · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which necessitated an emergency hovering autorotation, during which the helicopter impacted trees and terrain.
- [NTSB WPR13LA360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA360.md): Versteeg Helicycle · Richland, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2013 · N234RV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain helicycle control during hover due to an inadvertent control input.
- [NTSB CEN13LA462](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA462.md): Embraer S A EMB-505 · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2013 · N327FL · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew's failure to execute a go-around during a non-stabilized approach, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB CEN13FA465](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA465.md): Air Tractor AT-400 · Balko, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2013 · N3159B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure maintain clearance from a meteorological tower while en route at a low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the sun's glare.
- [NTSB CEN13CA469](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA469.md): Cessna 182T · Mackinac Island, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 5, 2013 · N3559E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed response to abort the takeoff, which resulted in an excursion and collision with a fence. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to check the pitot tube for debris during preflight.

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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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