# 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 WPR13CA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA278.md): Cessna 180 · Nervino, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 7, 2013 · N1677C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to takeoff from an area off the runway surface which resulted in a collision with an object.
- [NTSB ERA13FA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA273.md): Bell Helicopter Textron 206L-1 · Manchester, KY · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2013 · N114AE · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of helicopter control due to spatial disorientation when he inadvertently encountered night, instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the in-flight separation of the main rotor and tailboom.
- [NTSB CEN13FA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA326.md): Hawker Beechcraft B200GT · Baker, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2013 · N510LD · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during departure, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of specific knowledge of the airplane’s avionics.
- [NTSB CEN13FA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA324.md): Weatherly 620B · Ludlow, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2013 · N350WR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was task- and/or work-related fatigue.
- [NTSB ERA13LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA270.md): Maule BEE DEE M-4-210 · Cuttyhunk, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2013 · N9807M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB ANC13CA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA109.md): Piper PA 16 · Glennallen, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 5, 2013 · N5965H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control during the initial climb after takeoff, resulting in a collision with trees.
- [NTSB ANC13FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13FA054.md): Dehavilland Beaver DHC-2 MK.1 · Petersburg, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2013 · N616W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate altitude above the trees, and his subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering to avoid the trees, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall/spin and an uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB ERA13CA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA278.md): Piper PA-46-500TP · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 3, 2013 · N21EP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s diversion of attention while taxiing the airplane, which resulted in his failure to maintain directional control and collision with a ditch.
- [NTSB WPR13CA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA257.md): Cessna 182P · Bridgeport, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 2, 2013 · N21231 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's distracted attention while on final approach which resulted in his failure to maintain adequate airspeed and subsequent loss of aircraft control.
- [NTSB ERA13WA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13WA296.md): Extra Flugzeugbau EA-330SC · Bolshoye Gryzlovo, Russia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 2, 2013 · RA-0327G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR13CA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA261.md): Beech A23-24 · La Grande, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 1, 2013 · N650VX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control and the flight instructors failure to monitor the pilot during a simulated emergency landing.
- [NTSB WPR13CA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA256.md): Cub Crafters CC11-100 · Payson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 1, 2013 · N787AK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing flare with a quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB ERA13LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA264.md): Globe GC-1B · Williamson, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2013 · N3715K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to takeoff with a quartering tailwind at high density altitude, close to gross takeoff weight, on a short turf runway with trees at the departure end.
- [NTSB ERA13LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA263.md): Wilson William M Cricket MC12 · Doylestown, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2013 · N2SZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff after detecting the airplane’s degraded performance. Contributing to the accident were the likely loss of power from the left engine for reasons that could not be determined during the postaccident examination of the…
- [NTSB CEN13WA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13WA311.md): Saab 91C · Söderhamn, Sweden · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 1, 2013 · SE-KVZ · Substantial damage
  > On June 1, 2013, at 1215 universal coordinated time, a SAAB model 91C (Safir) airplane, Swedish registration SE-KVC, collided with terrain shortly after takeoff from the Söderhamn Airport (ESNY), near Söderhamn, Sweden. A postimpact fire destroyed the…
- [NTSB CEN13LA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA330.md): Cessna TP206B · Sturgeon Bay, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2013 · N3350J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper reselection of the left fuel tank, which had an obstructed vent system and resulted in a total loss of engine power during the approach for landing.
- [NTSB WPR13FA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA254.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Anthem, AZ · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 31, 2013 · N327PA · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilots in both aircraft to maintain adequate visual lookout in a known training area where multiple aircraft frequently operated, which resulted in a midair collision.
- [NTSB ERA13LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA258.md): Cessna 177B · Herndon, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2013 · N177FG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA13FA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA259.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 20-C1 · Linden, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 31, 2013 · N176MA · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate preflight planning and his decision to take off with the airplane at a high gross weight in high temperature conditions that degraded the engine’s available power and his subsequent failure to maintain airspeed while…
- [NTSB ERA13LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA262.md): Cessna 182P · Brevard, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2013 · N6525M · Substantial damage
  > The cylinder manufacturer's misalignment of the exhaust valve guides in the No. 2 cylinder during manufacture, which resulted in the exhaust valve sticking and the pushrod breaking and the subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA13FA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA256.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Macon, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 27, 2013 · N4489F · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power due to oil starvation for reasons that could not be determined due to extensive postcrash fire and heat damage to the engine components.
- [NTSB ERA13LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA254.md): Fleming Eldridge E Sonex · Naples, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 2013 · N634SX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during a forced landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was a partial loss of the noncertificated engine’s power for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the…
- [NTSB ERA13CA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA255.md): Flightstar Sportplanes Flightstar II · York, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2013 · N677NC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control while landing in gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR13LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA251.md): American AA-1 · Truckee, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2013 · N5909L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to lean the fuel mixture during takeoff in high-density altitude conditions, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR13CA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA241.md): Cessna 172M · Truckee, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 23, 2013 · N8879V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll which resulted in a collision with a tree.
- [NTSB ERA13LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA252.md): Beech A36 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2013 · N8225T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in the airplane being loaded in excess of its maximum gross weight at an aft center of gravity for a takeoff with a quartering tailwind and high-density altitude conditions, all of which degraded the…
- [NTSB CEN13LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA305.md): Stinson 108-3 · Beaumont, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2013 · N121CM · Substantial damage
  > The lack of a forward clamp on the carburetor heat box rubber boot, which allowed the boot to be ingested into the inlet of the carburetor heat box, restricting the airflow and leading to a subsequent partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN13LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA298.md): Allen Jan A Challenger II · Greeley, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 2013 · N269MM · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the engine seizure, which resulted from damage caused by the ingestion of carburetor ice into the engine intake ports.
- [NTSB CEN13CA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA292.md): Cessna 162 · Erie, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 22, 2013 · N6106 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s total lack of experience in aircraft make/model, and his failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s lack of oversight is allowing the airplane to be rented to the pilot.
- [NTSB WPR13FA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA236.md): Cessna 170B · Auburn, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 19, 2013 · N2865C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during approach to landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent spin.
- [NTSB ANC13LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13LA049.md): Maule M-6-235 · Big Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2013 · N56464 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s execution of a hard landing, which resulted in the overstress fracture of the right main axle housing and the subsequent nosedown.
- [NTSB ANC13LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13LA048.md): Piper PA-16 · Juneau, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2013 · N5372H · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to the inability to recover the airplane.
- [NTSB ERA13CA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA250.md): Thomas David W Rans S-12 XL · Cleveland, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 18, 2013 · N81788 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of overall recent flight experience and lack of experience in make and model.
- [NTSB CEN13LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA299.md): Peck Norman O Peck P-1 · Aztec, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 2013 · N16NM · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident fire damage precluded a complete examination of the airplane.
- [NTSB WPR13CA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA235.md): Swanson Tiger Moth 80 · Lynden, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2013 · N928VS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during final approach and his obscured vision due to the sun glare.
- [NTSB WPR13LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA233.md): Schweizer G-164D · Butte City, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 2013 · N83110 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control after an encounter with wake turbulence while maneuvering at low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s fatigue due to extended hours of wakefulness and high workload.
- [NTSB WPR13FA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA234.md): Cessna 421C · Floriston, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 16, 2013 · N421W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during descent while operating in instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB WPR13LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA230.md): Cessna T188C · Pine Bluffs, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2013 · N2167J · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during 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 WPR13CA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA231.md): Cessna 182P · Carson City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 15, 2013 · N911HE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after an encounter with downdrafts while flying over mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB CEN13CA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA281.md): Hughes 369D · Camdenton, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 15, 2013 · N725M · Substantial damage
  > The piece of wood/tree that contacted the main rotor blade during the low altitude tree-trimming flight.
- [NTSB ERA13CA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA245.md): Schweizer SGS 1-23H-15 · Yadkinville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 14, 2013 · N9860E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper altitude management while maneuvering for an off-airport landing, which resulted in a collision with trees.
- [NTSB CEN13LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA280.md): Piper PA-36-285 · Galena, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2013 · N57719 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to improper maintenance by an unknown individual that led to the degradation and deterioration of the No. 2 piston, which was undetected because of overdue maintenance.
- [NTSB WPR13FA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA227.md): Gates Learjet 35A · McMinnville, OR · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 13, 2013 · N22MS · Substantial damage
  > Failure of maintenance personnel to reattach the landing gear squat switches following maintenance, which rendered the airplane's steering, braking, and thrust reverser systems inoperative during landing. Contributing to the accident were the failure of both…
- [NTSB ERA13LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA241.md): Cessna 182E · Southwick, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2013 · N817JT · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ANC13CA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA045.md): Piper PA-18A · Nikiski, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 13, 2013 · N2496P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, resulting in contact with terrain, and a ground loop.
- [NTSB ERA13CA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA272.md): Pdps Pzl-Bielsko SZD-55-1 · Henderson, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 12, 2013 · N81799 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of aerodynamic lift that resulted in a forced landing to unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB ERA13LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA238.md): Steele Ralph Bruce Steen Skybolt · Windsor, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 2013 · N858RS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to initiate an aerobatic maneuver with insufficient altitude to recover before ground impact.
- [NTSB CEN13CA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA278.md): Balloon Works Firefly 8B-15 · Anthony, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 11, 2013 · N3171L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to monitor the balloon's altitude, which resulted in the balloon impacting an airport rotating beacon tower.
- [NTSB WPR13CA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA225.md): Cessna 172N · Newcastle, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2013 · N7610F · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in an undershoot of the runway.
- [NTSB ERA13LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA236.md): Bell 206B · Hartford, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 2013 · N94PH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to avoid a powerline that crossed a field that he was spraying. Contributing to the collision was the company’s failure to specifically mention that flight hazards be identified during a pre-work conference.

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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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