# 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 ERA13LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA025.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Allentown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2012 · N15037 · Substantial damage
  > The operator's failure to perform magneto inspections per the manufacturer's recommendations and failure to comply with the engine manufacturer's recommended time interval for engine overhaul, which resulted in defects in the magnetos going undetected and the…
- [NTSB CEN13FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA010.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Blanco, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2012 · N474FA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of helicopter control as a result of spatial disorientation due to dark night conditions and marginal visual flight rules weather conditions.
- [NTSB ERA13FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA017.md): Arion Lightning · Chuckey, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2012 · N290AL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in an attempted takeoff at a high gross weight, near the limit of its aft center of gravity, and with the airplane incorrectly configured with fully extended flaps. Contributing to the accident was the…
- [NTSB CEN13LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA011.md): Meyers Little Toot · Roanoke, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2012 · N848Z · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to partially obstructed fuel lines.
- [NTSB ERA13LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA015.md): Velline'S Breezy RLU-1 · Madison, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2012 · N255JL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed following a 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, and the airplane’s…
- [NTSB ERA13FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA014.md): Bell 407 · Coolbaugh Township, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2012 · N108MF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to continue visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions due to self-imposed pressure to complete the trip, which resulted in impact with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB CEN13FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA009.md): Bell 206B · Crowley, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2012 · N333DR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the broadcast tower guy-wires.
- [NTSB ANC13CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA002.md): Cessna U206F · Buckland, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 9, 2012 · N9575G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control during final approach in gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC13FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13FA001.md): Grumman G-44 · Aleknagik, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2012 · N139F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to make multiple low passes over the glassy surface water, which resulted in an impact with the surface of the lake.
- [NTSB ANC13CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA003.md): Cessna 172D · Buckland, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 8, 2012 · N8808 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control during takeoff from an off-airport site, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR13LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA007.md): Schleicher ASH25M · Kamuela, HI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2012 · N513WK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the glider after it encountered atmospheric conditions while maneuvering where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight, which resulted in a stall and impact with terrain during the subsequent approach to land.
- [NTSB ERA13LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA013.md): Beaudry Phillip Aventura II · Minneola, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2012 · N4401P · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA13LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA012.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Birmingham, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2012 · N80KW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during a missed approach in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's overreliance on the autopilot system and his inability to hand-fly the airplane once the autopilot…
- [NTSB ERA13CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA011.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Beltzville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 6, 2012 · N44595 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA13CA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA010.md): Moulton Howard Wells ULTRA-PUP · Lyman, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 6, 2012 · N3073X · Substantial damage
  > The accumulation of ice in the automotive engine’s carburetor, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN13FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA003.md): Bell 407 · Intracoastal City, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2012 · N406AL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to attempt a local flight in marginal visual meteorological conditions and his subsequent loss of control following an inadvertent encounter with instrument metrological conditions shortly after takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN13CA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA005.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Colorado Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 5, 2012 · N6661P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during the landing with known structural icing, which resulted in the airplane’s stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to divert to an area where conditions were not conducive to icing.
- [NTSB ERA13WA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13WA030.md): Piper PA25 · Juquiá Municipality, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 3, 2012 · PT-DOX · Destroyed
  > On October 03, 2012, at 1100 universal coordinated time, a Piper PA-25-260, Brazilian registration PT-DOX, was destroyed when it impacted the ground and was consumed by fire after colliding with high-tension electric wires. The pilot was fatally injured. The…
- [NTSB ERA13CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA008.md): Sanders Ben G III DR-107 · Warrenton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 3, 2012 · N63071 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in an undershoot of the runway.
- [NTSB CEN13FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA002.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Gary, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2012 · N308PJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control during an instrument approach due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident were deficient approach control services and the pilot's loss of positional awareness.
- [NTSB ERA13WA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13WA085.md): Thrush S2R-T34 · Naranjal, Ecuador · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 2, 2012 · HC-CFU · Substantial damage
  > On October 2, 2012, a Thrush S2R-T34, Ecuadorian registration HC-CFU, operated by a private owner, was substantially damaged following an engine failure and collision with terrain near Naranjal Province, Guayas, Ecuador. The flight's last departure point and…
- [NTSB ANC12CA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA115.md): Cessna 182A · Port Lions, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 1, 2012 · N2028G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to take off with ice- and snow-contaminated wings.
- [NTSB WPR12LA442](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA442.md): Air Creation Tanarg · Safford, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2012 · N2751N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering in high wind conditions and his failure to adjust the trim appropriately. Contributing to the accident was the airplane’s nonstandard modified wing configuration.
- [NTSB ERA12LA584](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA584.md): Keuthan Buccaneer II · Granite Quarry, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2012 · N710WP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN12LA669](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA669.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Nocona, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2012 · N8341W · Substantial damage
  > The noncertificated pilot’s operation of the helicopter, which resulted in impact with the water.
- [NTSB CEN12LA667](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA667.md): Mcdonnell Douglas Heli 369FF · Decorah, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2012 · N530KD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly manage the helicopter's available fuel supply, which led to a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the improper calibration of the fuel gauge and the fuel-low warning light.
- [NTSB CEN12FA670](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA670.md): Agusta A109E · Eastland, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2012 · N144CF · Substantial damage
  > The loss of helicopter control after an in-flight upset, which occurred when the pilot selected the autopilot’s altitude hold mode; the reason for the reported in-flight control anomaly could not be determined during postaccident helicopter examinations.…
- [NTSB CEN12CA665](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA665.md): Cessna 182 · Tiskilwa, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 30, 2012 · N82GS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control while preforming a short field takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC12GA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12GA114.md): Quest Kodiak 100 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 30, 2012 · N745 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing, which resulted in a collision with the water. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's lack of experience conducting waterborne operations in the accident make and model airplane and the…
- [NTSB ERA12LA589](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA589.md): Cessna 421B · Selma, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2012 · N1537T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power on the right engine and a partial loss of engine power on the left engine due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA12FA583](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA583.md): Cessna 150M · Fredericksburg, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2012 · N66246 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment due to alcohol.
- [NTSB ERA12CA588](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA588.md): Henrie Raymond Zenith CH 701 Stol · Ashland, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2012 · N234RH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions during initial climb, which resulted in an impact with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB ERA12CA587](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA587.md): Buckeye 582 Dream Machine · North Huntingdon, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2012 · N7508D · Substantial damage
  > The operation of a powered parachute by a noncertificated pilot. Contributing to the accident was the noncertificated pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the climb following an aborted landing.
- [NTSB CEN12CA666](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA666.md): Barche Destiny XLT · Springfield, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 28, 2012 · N30337 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to continue the takeoff when the chute oscillations were initially detected.
- [NTSB WPR12LA437](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA437.md): Mccleery Rans S6ES · Elverta, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2012 · N623LB · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during initial climb due to a failed piston ring.
- [NTSB WPR12CA438](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA438.md): Cessna 150 · St Johns, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 25, 2012 · N5892E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusty crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA12WA590](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12WA590.md): Piper PA34 · Ilheus, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 25, 2012 · PT-RDG · Substantial damage
  > On September 25, 2012, about 0155 universal coordinated time, a Piper PA-34-200T, Brazilian registration PT-RDG, was substantially damaged when it impacted the Atlantic Ocean, shortly after takeoff from the Ilheus Jorge Amado Airport (SBIL), Ilheus, Bahia,…
- [NTSB ERA12WA591](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12WA591.md): Cessna 210 · Roraima, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 24, 2012 · PT-KSB · Substantial damage
  > On September 24, 2012, about 0400 hours local, or 0800 UTC, a Cessna 210L, Brazilian registration PT-KSB, departed controlled flight and crashed shortly after takeoff from Pouso Da Aguilia Airport (SWPD), Roraima, Brazil. Visual meteorological conditions…
- [NTSB ERA12CA580](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA580.md): Sikorsky S-76C · Theodore, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 24, 2012 · N781P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance while taxiing.
- [NTSB WPR12LA434](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA434.md): Navion Navion · Lompoc, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2012 · N4418K · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN12LA659](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA659.md): Lindstrand Balloons 210S · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2012 · N608RR · Minor damage
  > The failure of the balloon envelope parachute vent to properly seat, which resulted in the uncontrolled descent of the balloon. The reason the vent did not properly seat during the accident flight could not be determined because the vent operated properly…
- [NTSB WPR12FA432](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA432.md): Kundel Vans RV 7A · Laramie, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2012 · N423RA · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s decision to attempt a landing with a gusting tailwind, which resulted in his loss of airplane control during final approach and a subsequent aerodynamic stall/spin.
- [NTSB ERA12LA571](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA571.md): Beagle B206 Series 2 · Perry, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2012 · N26GW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper in-flight fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and the right engine’s complete loss of power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper configuration of the airplane following the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA12CA573](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA573.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Berlin, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2012 · N7290W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ERA12CA570](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA570.md): Fly Hard Trike Skycycle Sting RAY · Gulfport, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2012 · N86862 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control after an unexpected wind gust/turbulence encounter during landing.
- [NTSB ANC12CA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA110.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2012 · N3802Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions from an off-airport site, which resulted in a collision with terrain and a nose over.
- [NTSB ERA12LA586](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA586.md): Stewart Mw/Stewart JD Sonerai 2L · Titusville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2012 · N127JS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper landing approach speed and touchdown point, which resulted in a runway excursion after touchdown and collision with a ditch.
- [NTSB ERA12CA592](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA592.md): Learjet 36A · New Haven, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 20, 2012 · C-FEMT · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent collision with a deer during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB CEN12LA668](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA668.md): Thompson RV-6 · Pagosa Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2012 · N140RV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of landing experience at high density altitudes.
- [NTSB CEN12LA645](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA645.md): Cessna 177B · Branson, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2012 · N34722 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during an attempted go-around in dark night conditions.

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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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