# 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 ERA12CA568](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA568.md): Cessna 172M · Quitman, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 19, 2012 · N172HA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA12FA567](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA567.md): Beech 400 · Macon, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2012 · N428JD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed, which resulted in the airplane touching down too fast on the wet runway with inadequate runway remaining to stop and a subsequent runway overrun. Contributing to the landing overrun were the flight crewmembers’…
- [NTSB WPR12LA430](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA430.md): Cessna 150F · Snohomish, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2012 · N8130F · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right wheel brake hydraulic line during the landing roll, which rendered the brake system inoperative.
- [NTSB WPR12CA429](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA429.md): Piper PA-14 · Emmett, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2012 · N5196H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain.
- [NTSB ERA12FA566](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA566.md): Mooney M20M · Crane Hill, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2012 · N1085A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control in moderate-to-heavy rain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s reliance on ADS-B for tactical weather avoidance.
- [NTSB ANC12LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12LA107.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2012 · N8433D · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB ERA12FA565](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA565.md): Yakovlev YAK 52 · Brownsboro, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2012 · N2207X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control while performing a low-level aerobatic maneuver, which resulted in collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA12CA564](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA564.md): Lancair LC42-550FG · Okeechobee, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 16, 2012 · N6512Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN12LA636](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA636.md): JDT Mini-Max 1500R · Cameron, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2012 · N3533D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin at a low altitude.
- [NTSB ERA12LA562](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA562.md): Republic RC-3 · Cedar Bluff, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2012 · N6072K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid power lines during final approach to landing.
- [NTSB ERA12FA563](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA563.md): Aerospatiale AS 355F1 · West Windsor, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2012 · N58020 · Substantial damage
  > Disconnection of the upper rod end from the fore/aft servo due to severely worn threads, which resulted in a loss of control and separation of a main rotor blade during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident were incorrect maintenance procedures and…
- [NTSB CEN12FA633](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA633.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Willard, MO · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2012 · N436KS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control as a result of spatial disorientation experienced in night instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB ANC12CA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA108.md): Cessna 172K · Atqasuk, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 15, 2012 · N84549 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while performing a high-speed taxi in windy conditions.
- [NTSB WPR12LA418](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA418.md): Cessna 180 · Nampa, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 2012 · N90RW · Substantial damage
  > An uncommanded bank after takeoff followed by an aerodynamic stall. The reason for the uncommanded bank could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR12CA419](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA419.md): Piper PA-28-180 · French Valley, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 14, 2012 · N7971W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during a go-around following a sudden change in wind direction.
- [NTSB CEN12LA634](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA634.md): North Wing Design Apache Sport · Vermillion, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 2012 · N850GB · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the weight-shift-control aircraft during initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin.
- [NTSB ANC12CA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA105.md): Cessna 170B · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 14, 2012 · N543AR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB WPR12LA417](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA417.md): Seymour Skyranger · Perris, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2012 · N936LS · Substantial damage
  > A loss of aircraft control during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR12FA420](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA420.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Strawberry, AZ · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2012 · N4188E · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's and the evaluator's failure to divert at an appropriate time during cruise flight, which resulted in the airplane's inability to maintain a sufficient altitude to clear rising terrain. Contributing to the accident was the flight…
- [NTSB ERA12FA561](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA561.md): Hall Don H RV-7 · Cumming, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2012 · N517DG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN12LA632](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA632.md): Bruce M Barrett Stolp Starlet SA500 · Shelbyville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2012 · N935B · Substantial damage
  > An abrupt, complete loss of engine power during cruise flight 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 CEN12CA656](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA656.md): Fairchild PT-19A · Cape Girardeau, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 13, 2012 · N19GP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during a low approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ANC12LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12LA106.md): Cessna A185F · Denali Park, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2012 · N4786Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from an electric transmission line during the approach to land because he was distracted by the airplane’s broken and deflected landing ski. Contributing to the accident was the in-flight failure of the right ski…
- [NTSB CEN12LA630](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA630.md): Halderman, Floyd G. RV-6A · Eldon, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2012 · N464EH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR12CA412](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA412.md): Grob-Werke G 120A · Mobile, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 10, 2012 · N863AF · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll and the subsequent aborted takeoff in a gusting crosswind.
- [NTSB WPR12LA410](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA410.md): Schoepflin DA-4-550 · Viola, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2012 · N550YS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering, resulting in an aerodynamic stall/spin with insufficient altitude to recover.
- [NTSB ERA13WA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13WA205.md): Cessna 172N · Acreúna Municipality, Brazil · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 9, 2012 · N1009F · Destroyed
- [NTSB ERA12LA555](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA555.md): Pitcairn PA-4 · Rawlings, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2012 · N3261 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from a fuel outlet in the fuel tank that was blocked by peeled debris from a previously approved fuel tank sealer.
- [NTSB CEN12FA617](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA617.md): Beech A36 · Kansasville, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2012 · N3224G · Substantial damage
  > In-flight loss of control for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the pilot and testing of the airplane did not reveal any anomalies that would have led to the loss of control.
- [NTSB ANC12CA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA104.md): Stinson 108-2 · Nikiski, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 9, 2012 · N9723K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing surface, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR12LA407](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA407.md): Moore Edward R MXS · Borrego Springs, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2012 · N21MX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inability to maintain control of the airplane following the loss of aileron and elevator control due to the forward flight control torque tube assembly’s detachment from the forward bearing. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate…
- [NTSB CEN12FA616](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA616.md): Piper J3C-65 · Kingsland, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2012 · N70108 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed following a partial loss of engine power resulting from an engine intake valve that became stuck open. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane when a required maintenance…
- [NTSB WPR12CA405](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA405.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Lake Newman, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 7, 2012 · N212SH · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while correcting for the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the helicopter.
- [NTSB CEN12LA615](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA615.md): Goodyear F2G · Valley City, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2012 · N5577N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to initiate the aerobatic maneuver at an altitude that did not allow for full recovery of the airplane before ground impact.
- [NTSB ERA12LA549](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA549.md): Beech 76 · Manville, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2012 · N6716L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing and attempted go-around.
- [NTSB ERA12CA551](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA551.md): Holloman L B/Holloman E M Sonex · Chapmansboro, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2012 · N484PC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff initial climb.
- [NTSB CEN12FA611](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA611.md): Fairley Gooch Lancair IV · Winnsboro, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2012 · N1126V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane after a loss of engine power during a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the difficult-to-operate fuel selector valve and the pilot’s continued operation of the airplane with a known mechanical…
- [NTSB WPR12LA413](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA413.md): Ellefson T-BIRD II · Richfield, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2012 · N8106C · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control during landing due to a pitch control malfunction. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to continue flight with a known mechanical problem.
- [NTSB WPR12CA398](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA398.md): Lake John K MA-5 Charger · Eagle Mountain, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 5, 2012 · N795MC · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s encounter with a large hole in the runway during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA12CA547](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA547.md): Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P92 Tail Dragger · Elizabethtown, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 5, 2012 · N237TA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the tailwheel-equipped airplane during a takeoff in gusty crosswind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to take off in gusty wind conditions associated with approaching…
- [NTSB CEN12LA609](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA609.md): Cessna 175B · Hamilton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2012 · N8260T · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to an exhaust valve that was stuck in the open position.
- [NTSB ANC12CA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA101.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Ekwok, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 5, 2012 · N4127Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's diverted attention during the initial climb, which resulted in a collision with trees.
- [NTSB WPR12LA391](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA391.md): Cessna 150M · Toledo, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2012 · N3700V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane after landing.
- [NTSB WPR12CA390](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA390.md): Maule MXT-7-180A · Manzanita, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2012 · N353LS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the crosswind during landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB ERA12LA543](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA543.md): Cessna T210M · Tillatoba, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2012 · N761YN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management and his decision to continue flight in deteriorating weather conditions with low fuel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN12CA608](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA608.md): Rolladen-Schneider OHG LS3-A · Navasota, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2012 · N27UP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for landing area conditions during an off-airport landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC12LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12LA096.md): Taylorcraft F21 · Willow, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2012 · N2005E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane after a loss of engine power during takeoff due to carburetor ice.
- [NTSB CEN12TA604](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12TA604.md): Cessna 182P · Newberry, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 2, 2012 · N5981J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane due to distraction from a combination of smoke in the cockpit and a sudden turbulence encounter while on short final approach. The cause of the cockpit smoke could not be determined due to the extensive…
- [NTSB ANC12CA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA099.md): Cessna 180 · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 2, 2012 · N67178 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB WPR12CA387](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA387.md): Croman SH-3H · Covelo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2012 · N611CK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a tree during an aerial firefighting flight.

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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
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470/sequence?page=136

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