# 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 ERA13CA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA235.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Jacksonville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 9, 2013 · N4518F · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the go-around attempt, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with the ground.
- [NTSB ERA13CA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA234.md): Piper J3C-65 · Selma, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 9, 2013 · N21609 · Substantial damage
  > The instructor pilot’s inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a collision with power lines and then the ground.
- [NTSB CEN13LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA283.md): Air Tractor AT-302 · Winnie, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 2013 · N3650B · Substantial damage
  > The improper decision by the pilot to attempt a flight with a known fuel system-related maintenance discrepancy, which resulted in a fuel imbalance and subsequent fuel starvation during an approach to an alternate airport with a rough field. Contributing to…
- [NTSB ERA13LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA242.md): Sud SA 318C · South Bay, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 2013 · N318DB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain proper rotor rpm while hovering in sideways flight.
- [NTSB CEN13LA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA310.md): Bell Helicopter Textron 206L-1 · La Junta, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 2013 · N20Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind during low-altitude operations, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness.
- [NTSB CEN13LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA260.md): Cessna A188B · Lyons, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 2013 · N731JF · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to fuel contamination, which resulted in impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, during which he failed to detect the fuel contamination.
- [NTSB CEN13LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA256.md): Eskildsen Steen Skybolt · Easton, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 2013 · N7KE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's medical incapacitation due to an acute cardiac event after performing aerobatic maneuvers.
- [NTSB CEN13LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA263.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Udall, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 2013 · N628JP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flight planning, which resulted in a wire strike.
- [NTSB CEN13FA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA259.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Lamar, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 5, 2013 · N82509 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's in-flight loss of control, which was likely due to a sudden cardiac event.
- [NTSB ERA13LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA229.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Erwinna, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 2013 · N2045T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of glider control due to improper rigging of the rudder control cables, the mechanic’s inadequate flight control checks following the glider’s most recent annual inspection, and the pilot’s failure to perform a thorough preflight inspection.
- [NTSB ERA13FA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA227.md): Newgent, Barry S6S · Suffolk, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 4, 2013 · N388KB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while turning from the downwind to the base leg of the traffic pattern, which resulted in a subsequent aerodynamic stall, spin, and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's lack of currency…
- [NTSB ERA13CA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA231.md): Cessna 182G · Arcadia, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 4, 2013 · N2143R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to continue a high approach with a tailwind, rather than perform a go-around, which resulted in an overrun on a wet, down-sloping, grassy runway.
- [NTSB ERA13FA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA225.md): Grumman G-44 · Catskill, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 2, 2013 · N8AS · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s misjudgment of the airplane’s altitude above the water and early flare for a landing on water with a glassy condition, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN13LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA258.md): Cessna 182T · Delta, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 2013 · N2012Y · Substantial damage
  > The loss of propeller control for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation and the airplane’s subsequent collision with power lines during the forced landing.
- [NTSB CEN13LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA254.md): Mason Robert Kolb Mark 3X · Lawrence, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 2013 · N125KP · Substantial damage
  > The noncertificated pilot’s improper decision to depart with a tailwind.
- [NTSB CEN13LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA249.md): Cessna 172M · Covington, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 2013 · N8899V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during a banner towing operation, which resulted in the airplane stalling and landing hard.
- [NTSB WPR13LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA224.md): Cessna 172M · Lakeport, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2013 · N20800 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power during climb due to a failure of the No. 2 piston assembly; the reason for the failure could not be determined because of the extent of damage to the piston assembly.
- [NTSB ERA13FA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA219.md): Daniels Dominator · Valkaria, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2013 · N85KY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate power and airspeed, which resulted in a loss of control, abrupt descent, and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to obtain adequate experience in the gyroplane before making the…
- [NTSB WPR13LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA209.md): Cessna 172N · Henderson, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2013 · N3483E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning, including operating in excess of the maximum certified gross weight and center of gravity limits at a high density altitude, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to maintain a positive rate of climb after…
- [NTSB ERA13LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA221.md): Aeronca 11AC · Hoosick Falls, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2013 · N3503E · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left wing attachment bracket weld due to inadequate welding by unknown maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB CEN13CA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA246.md): Cessna 172N · New Orleans, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 28, 2013 · N737FK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to perform a steep climb before going around following a low pass for a banner tow pickup.
- [NTSB ERA13FA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA217.md): Cessna 172N · Dade City, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2013 · N5944J · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight loosening of the No. 3 cylinder exhaust valve rocker arm stud, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA13FA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA215.md): Schweizer SGS 2-32 · Shirley, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2013 · N9857E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during final approach, which resulted in a stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s likely impairment due to an over-the-counter sedating antihistamine.
- [NTSB ERA13LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA220.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2013 · N75148 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations did not reveal any preimpact failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN13CA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA262.md): Engineering & Research 415-C · Little Falls, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 26, 2013 · N94305 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the airplane's throttle cable.
- [NTSB ERA13LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA214.md): Beech 35-C33A · Knoxville, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2013 · N2713T · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during takeoff for a reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations and testing revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA13CA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA222.md): Cirrus Design SR22T · Milledgeville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 24, 2013 · N228DF · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain a proper approach path for landing and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a runway undershoot and collision with a taxiway sign.
- [NTSB ANC13CA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA046.md): Cessna U206G · Nenana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 24, 2013 · N756DJ · Substantial damage
  > Ice accretion in the right main landing gear wheel brake during departure, which prevented the right main landing gear from rotating on landing and resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with a snow bank.
- [NTSB ERA13LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA211.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Inlet, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2013 · N18JP · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination.
- [NTSB CEN13LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA237.md): Alon A2 · Greenbrier, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2013 · N6369V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and porpoise. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's limited recent flying experience and proficiency and the challenging runway environment.
- [NTSB ERA13LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA212.md): Cameron Balloons US Z-225 · Chester Springs, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2013 · N65625 · Minor damage
  > The pilot's failure to extinguish the burner pilot lights prior to a hard landing in windy conditions.
- [NTSB WPR13LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA212.md): Boeing A75N1 · Santa Rosa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2013 · N985SS · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to fuel contamination and partially blocked fuel screens.
- [NTSB WPR13CA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA204.md): Bell 206B · Wells, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 20, 2013 · N4237M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle while maneuvering at a low altitude.
- [NTSB ERA13CA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA210.md): Cessna 172N · Stow, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 20, 2013 · N739CK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN13LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA232.md): Cessna 172G · Reading, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2013 · N3682L · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to the improper securing of the throttle linkage by maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB CEN13CA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA234.md): Cessna 175A · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 20, 2013 · N6955E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inability to maintain airplane control during taxi due to an inadvertent encounter with a dust devil.
- [NTSB ERA13FA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA209.md): Cessna 210E · Williamsburg, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2013 · N111BK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a base-to-final turn with a gusting wind and potential turbulence/wind shear, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN13LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA233.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Paris, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2013 · N82723 · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of the connecting rod bolts, which resulted in an engine failure.
- [NTSB WPR13CA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA200.md): American Legend AL3 · Rexburg, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 18, 2013 · N741R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during landing in gusting wind conditions, and the airplane’s subsequent collision with a fence during the go-around attempt.
- [NTSB ERA13CA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA208.md): Cessna 140 · Lancaster, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 18, 2013 · N76688 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to land with a tailwind and his failure to turn off the carburetor heat during a go-around, which resulted in degraded engine performance and the airplane’s subsequent collision with trees at the end of the runway.
- [NTSB ANC13CA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA038.md): Beech A36 · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 15, 2013 · N1820L · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left main landing gear retraction brace assembly, resulting in the collapse of the left main landing gear.
- [NTSB WPR13LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA191.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Mesquite, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2013 · N87114 · Substantial damage
  > Separation of the propeller from the engine during initial climb due to the incorrect torque applied to the propeller hub nut during maintenance.
- [NTSB ERA13FA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA201.md): Schoonover John D KIT FOX IV 1200 · St. Lucie, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2013 · N117S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the turn to final, which resulted in an exceedance of the wing’s critical angle-of-attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s combined use of two sedating…
- [NTSB CEN13LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA231.md): Needham Stoddard-Hamilton TD · Bloomington, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2013 · N95RL · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of a rudder control cable connector and its subsequent separation from the bellcrank, which resulted in the loss of directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN13LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA227.md): Quad City Ultralight Acft Challenger I · Winnie, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2013 · N171DP · Substantial damage
  > The noncertificated pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff due to his fixation on the instrument panel.
- [NTSB ERA13CA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA202.md): Cessna 172N · Summersville, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 13, 2013 · N6136F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN13CA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA226.md): Edward W Gray Lancair 360 · Alexandria, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 13, 2013 · N77ZG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and his decision to continue the landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR13CA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA218.md): Schleicher ASW-27 · Middletown, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 12, 2013 · N503CW · Substantial damage
  > The glider’s encounter with atmospheric lift conditions not sufficient to maintain flight, which resulted in a forced landing on rough terrain.
- [NTSB ERA13LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA204.md): Harris Pierce Velocity XL RG · Avon Park, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2013 · N101ME · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination and testing did not reveal any mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA13CA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA310.md): Schleicher Alexander ASH 26 E · Tullahoma, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 12, 2013 · N26EL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of wing spoilers during approach resulting in an altitude loss and collision with a tree.

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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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