# 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 ERA13LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA084.md): Merritt Leslie R Kelly D · Brandon, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 2012 · N5172S · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR13CA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA065.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Tehachapi, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 8, 2012 · N8595V · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot's continued descent into instrument meteorological conditions during the landing approach and his loss of situational awareness, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA13FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA082.md): Cessna 421C · Lake Worth, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2012 · N297DB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow established engine-out procedures and to maintain a proper airspeed after the total loss of engine power on one of the airplane’s two engines during the initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the total loss of engine…
- [NTSB CEN13LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA097.md): North American T-28C · Moody, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2012 · N280JM · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN13LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA104.md): Cessna 172M · Arcola, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 2012 · N172BJ · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN13CA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA093.md): Cirrus SR22 · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 6, 2012 · N8161M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure the airplane was secured prior to attempting an engine start by handpropping.
- [NTSB CEN13LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA095.md): Mooney M20E · Gurdon, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 2012 · N9493V · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because no mechanical engine malfunctions were identified and because the actual fuel load and distribution at the time of the accident could not be determined.
- [NTSB ERA13CA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA079.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Easton, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 4, 2012 · N2835W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.
- [NTSB CEN13FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA089.md): Beech 58 · Manhattan, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2012 · N4016A · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight loss of control and impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA13CA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA081.md): Beech F90 · Knoxville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 3, 2012 · N44PA · Substantial damage
  > The pilots’ decision to maneuver the airplane in close proximity to a hangar.
- [NTSB ANC13LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13LA012.md): Cessna 208B · Mekoryuk, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2012 · N169LJ · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power as a result of a fractured first-stage compressor blade due to fatigue cracking. The source of the fatigue crack could not be determined due to secondary damage sustained to the fracture surface.
- [NTSB WPR13LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA062.md): Cessna 172S · Kahului, HI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2012 · N3554Y · Substantial damage
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot’s spatial disorientation and subsequent failure to maintain airplane control while operating over water in dark night conditions with reduced visibility due to rain in the area.
- [NTSB ERA13LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA076.md): Cassutt Sport Racer · Collegedale, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2012 · N9CA · Substantial damage
  > Impact with trees and terrain during the landing approach likely due to the physiological incapacitation of the pilot.
- [NTSB CEN13FA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA085.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Greensburg, IN · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2012 · N92315 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering in night instrument meteorological conditions due to spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB CEN13FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA082.md): Beech P35 · Correctionville, IA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2012 · N1566Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to perform a go-around after encountering thick fog at night.
- [NTSB CEN13CA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA083.md): Mooney M20TN · Durango, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 2, 2012 · N562BG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his failure to maintain airplane control during the go-around maneuver.
- [NTSB ERA13FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA071.md): Green Gary E Thorp T-18 · Pahokee, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2012 · N118GG · Substantial damage
  > The descent and overstress of the airplane during the descent, which resulted in the in-flight breakup of the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN13LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA086.md): Bell 47G-2 · Walkerville, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2012 · N3755Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude while maneuvering, which resulted in a collision with trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly at a low altitude, which did not provide enough margin to recover from the descent.
- [NTSB ERA13FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA070.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta II · Apollo Beach, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 2012 · N2626N · Substantial damage
  > Mast bumping for reasons that could not be determined because one main rotor blade was not recovered.
- [NTSB CEN13FA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA081.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Blair, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2012 · N720RC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control due to physical incapacitation.
- [NTSB CEN13CA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA079.md): Schweizer SGS 2-32 · Boulder, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 29, 2012 · N9929J · Substantial damage
  > The glider pilot's inability to locate an area of thermal lift.
- [NTSB ERA13LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA069.md): Lawson J/Bowie R/Smith M CA-8 · Merritt Island, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 2012 · N155JD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to continue a cross-country flight as a primary control (aileron) system anomaly progressively worsened. Contributing to the accident was an aileron control system anomaly, the reason for which could not be determined because the…
- [NTSB CEN13FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA078.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Clutier, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 2012 · N94973 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to monitor, recognize, and identify obstacles on approach to landing, which resulted in an inadvertent collision with power lines. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s expectation and assumption that there were no above-ground…
- [NTSB WPR13CA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA057.md): Hughes 369D · Sheridan, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 27, 2012 · N163PJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to prevent the helicopter from entering a vortex ring state (settling with power) condition during an external load operation, which resulted in the helicopter’s main rotor blades impacting the truck.
- [NTSB CEN13FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA075.md): Hughes 369 · Childress, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 2012 · N28MP · Substantial damage
  > The improper maintenance of the helicopter fuel system that resulted in erroneous fuel gauge indications and the pilot’s inadequate fuel management, both of which resulted in fuel exhaustion during a long-line hover. Also causal was the lack of company…
- [NTSB WPR13FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA056.md): Mcdaniel RV-6-CH · Scio, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 2012 · N424D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to perform aerobatics in an airplane that was prohibited from aerobatics as stated in its operating limitations document, which resulted in the failure of the right wing spar.
- [NTSB WPR13FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA061.md): Piper PA28 · Aurora, UT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2012 · N8314E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain while maneuvering in a remote mountainous region. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper decision to traverse the remote mountainous area in high-density altitude conditions with the…
- [NTSB WPR13LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA060.md): Piper PA30 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 2012 · N8747Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly inhibit the landing gear transmission motor consistent with the emergency landing gear extension procedure, which precluded the full extension of the landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the airplane's electrical…
- [NTSB CEN13CA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA077.md): Christen Industries Pitts S-2S · Grain Valley, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 24, 2012 · N15PU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which led to a bounced landing and subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB WPR13TA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13TA051.md): Eurocopter AS350B3 2B1 · Newfield, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Nov 23, 2012 · N3984A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's distraction while retrieving an item behind him while the helicopter was on the ground with the engine running, which led to his aggressive overapplication of the flight controls after experiencing a ground resonance condition and subsequent loss…
- [NTSB WPR13LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA050.md): Sater Coot A-Amphib · San Andreas, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 2012 · N8VS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive flight control inputs, which led to flight that exceeded the structural limits of the airplane and resulted in structural failure of both wings.
- [NTSB WPR13FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA058.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Tacna, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 2012 · N5076W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment due to acute psychosis with paranoid thoughts.
- [NTSB ERA13CA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA067.md): Radley Vincent Quicksilver Sport 2S · King George, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 23, 2012 · N79VR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during taxi.
- [NTSB ERA13WA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13WA066.md): Aerospatiale AS-355F1 · Great Guana Cay, Bahamas · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 22, 2012 · C6-APV · Substantial damage
  > On November 22, 2012, about 1310 eastern standard time, an Aerospatiale AS 355F1, Bahamian registration C6-APV, registered to Pioneer Caribbean Logistics Ltd., impacted terrain while attempting to land at Baker's Bay Resort, Great Guana Cay, Bahamas. The…
- [NTSB WPR13LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA047.md): Cessna 210 · San Rafael, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2012 · N3919Y · 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 CEN13LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA068.md): Boeing A75L3 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2012 · N56226 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during takeoff, likely due to the accumulation of carburetor ice.
- [NTSB CEN13LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA063.md): Redd Tom Quicksilver GT 400 · Oak Grove, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 2012 · N4031Q · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power, the specific cause of which could not be identified during the postaccident examination, and the airplane’s subsequent impact with trees.
- [NTSB WPR13LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA045.md): Piper PA-32 · Obyan · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 2012 · N4267R · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power shortly after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation and the pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during…
- [NTSB ERA13FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA062.md): Cessna 172K · Savannah, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 2012 · N78304 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while operating in night, instrument meteorological conditions, due to spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB CEN13LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA062.md): Jabiru USA Sport J250-SP · Jacksonville, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 2012 · N635J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during initial climb following an aborted landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin at a low altitude.
- [NTSB CEN13FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA060.md): Grumman American Avn. AA-1B · Burlington, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 2012 · N6273L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and spin.
- [NTSB CEN13CA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA074.md): Cessna 172N · Poplar Grove, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 18, 2012 · N4811G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing.
- [NTSB WPR13FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA053.md): Cessna 182D · Bondurant, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2012 · N61LN · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering around weather.
- [NTSB ERA13LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA060.md): Beech 35B33 · White Plains, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2012 · N8519M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management and his excessive slip maneuver, which led to fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power, and his failure to activate the electric boost pump during the attempted engine restart.
- [NTSB ERA13FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA059.md): Cessna 172N · Owls Head, ME · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2012 · N6142F · Substantial damage
  > The vehicle driver's failure to verify that the runway was not occupied by an airplane before crossing the runway, which resulted in the vehicle being struck by a departing airplane, and the pilot's continued takeoff with flight control damage, which…
- [NTSB WPR13IA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13IA059.md): Bell 407 · Riverton, WY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2012 · N7160V · Minor damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient altitude to clear power lines while maneuvering at low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to follow company operating specifications for minimum altitude.
- [NTSB WPR13FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA041.md): American AA-1 · Morgan, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2012 · N5642L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in frost remaining on the airplane's surfaces and led to its inability to produce enough lift to clear rising terrain.
- [NTSB ERA13LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA057.md): Hughes 369D · Corning, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2012 · N369AW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate altitude while conducting a power line aerial observation flight, which resulted in an in-flight collision with wires. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of total experience in the type of operation.
- [NTSB ERA13FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA055.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Jackson, MS · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2012 · N717RL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in his failure to note the water in the fuel tank due to condensation, which subsequently shut down the engine in flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's self-induced pressure to…
- [NTSB WPR13LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA038.md): Cessna 172P · Maricopa, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2012 · N65835 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain proper pitch control during the initial climb, which resulted in a stall, loss of airplane control, and collision with terrain.

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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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