# 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 WPR12FA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA216.md): Aero Vodochody L-39 · Boulder City, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 18, 2012 · N39WT · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight emergency followed by a collision with terrain for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe, engine, and forward and aft canopies revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures that would…
- [NTSB ERA12LA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA343.md): Cessna 195A · Tipton, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 2012 · N9859A · Substantial damage
  > A fatigue failure of a copper oil line, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to oil starvation.
- [NTSB ERA12CA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA352.md): Schempp-Hirth Ventus 2CT · Duncansville, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 18, 2012 · N900BM · Substantial damage
  > The glider’s encounter with atmospheric lift conditions not sufficient to clear terrain, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to continue turning toward a ridgeline.
- [NTSB WPR12LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA214.md): Marley Kolb Firestar II · Cedar Fort, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 2012 · N9173T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while on approach for landing in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR12CA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA213.md): Rotherwick HR Glasair III · Darby, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2012 · N471B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during an emergency landing on a paved highway.
- [NTSB ERA12CA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA342.md): Piper PA46 · Springfield, VT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2012 · N630TG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA12CA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA341.md): Czech Sport Aircraft A S Sportcruiser · Shirley, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2012 · N297SC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control after the cockpit canopy opened during the takeoff climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to securely lock the canopy before takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN12CA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA328.md): Shiver Tailwind W-10 · Pipe Creek, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2012 · N625JS · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent collision with a deer during takeoff and the airplane’s subsequent departure from the runway and impact with a tree.
- [NTSB CEN12LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA306.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Marion, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2012 · N43635 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR12CA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA206.md): Hunter A-20 Vista Cruiser · Molalla, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 14, 2012 · N9027M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a rock during an off-airport landing.
- [NTSB CEN12LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA304.md): Bellanca 7GCAA · El Dorado, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2012 · N68543 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN12LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA302.md): Troyer Kitfox 3 · Elm Creek, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2012 · N7199T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to verify the amount of oil in the injection oil reservoir before takeoff, which resulted in an insufficient fuel/oil ratio and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ANC12CA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA039.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 14, 2012 · N7257D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the tailwheel-equipped airplane during landing, which resulted in a ground loop. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to adequately monitor the landing.
- [NTSB WPR12LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA212.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2012 · N61482 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's improper decision to take off from a hover with low rotor rpm.
- [NTSB WPR12LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA211.md): Beech F33A · Mobile, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2012 · N5521A · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR12FA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA203.md): M Squared Breese · Whitewater, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 13, 2012 · N51336 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to fly at low altitude in mountainous terrain in the presence of strong wind and turbulence, which resulted in an aerodynamic upset at too low an altitude for recovery.
- [NTSB ERA12LA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA332.md): Stinson SR-7B · West Ossipee, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2012 · N16122 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate application of carburetor heat which resulted in the formation of carburetor ice and a partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN12LA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA296.md): Maule M-7-420AC · Hanover Township, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2012 · N420RP · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during an exhaustive postaccident examination of the engine and its components.
- [NTSB CEN12CA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA294.md): Beckert Bruce A RV-6 · Au Gres, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 13, 2012 · N212LB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s low altitude maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with the water.
- [NTSB ANC12CA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA047.md): Maule M-4-220C · Sterling, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 13, 2012 · N615SD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use a preflight checklist and subsequent failure to turn on the airplane's fuel supply, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB WPR12LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA201.md): Beech 3NM · Pope Valley, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2012 · N9540 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of power in one engine during takeoff, which resulted in a forced landing in a vineyard. The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined from the available evidence.
- [NTSB WPR12LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA200.md): Champion 7GC · Rexburg, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2012 · N4861E · Substantial damage
  > A decrease in indicated oil pressure while maneuvering at low altitude for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Also causal was the pilot’s failure to…
- [NTSB ERA12LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA336.md): Beech A36TC · Erwin, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2012 · N2WZ · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power shortly after takeoff due to fatigue-fractured exhaust valve springs. Contributing to the accident was the mechanic’s decision to install exhaust valve springs with an unknown service history in the engine’s No. 4 cylinder.
- [NTSB WPR12LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA205.md): Infinity 2000 · Hurricane, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 2012 · N541KP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to fly at a low altitude in a canyon, which resulted in insufficient altitude to recover from an encounter with terrain-induced turbulence.
- [NTSB ERA12CA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA334.md): Boeing A75N1(PT17) · Weirsdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 11, 2012 · N71327 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in a gusty variable crosswind.
- [NTSB ERA12CA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA330.md): Cessna 172R · Immokalee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 11, 2012 · N5253B · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go landing.
- [NTSB ERA12FA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA327.md): Mooney M20J · Sterling, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 10, 2012 · N9154K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to take off on an uphill slope without utilizing the entire available runway, and his failure to abort the takeoff when he realized he wasn’t going to liftoff in time to clear the trees at the end of the runway.
- [NTSB CEN12CA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA286.md): Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2006T · Cleburne, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2012 · N727TA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent selection of flap 0 degrees during the go-around and the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at low altitude.
- [NTSB ANC12CA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA037.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Gakona, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2012 · N999JV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to take off in variable wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control and the airplane striking an object after takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA12FA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA326.md): Gutierrez Pablino Hummel Bird · DeFuniak Springs, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 9, 2012 · N9001N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control due to the airplane’s exceedence of its maximum gross weight and center of gravity’s most rearward limit and his lack of familiarity with the airplane make and model, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and…
- [NTSB CEN12LA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA288.md): Donald K Stovall Pietenpol Aircamper · Rose Hill, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 2012 · N728MK · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CEN12LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA282.md): Bell 206B-III · Flora, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 2012 · N1069Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot allowed the helicopter to settle with power.
- [NTSB CEN12CA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA285.md): Champion 7GCBC · Genoa, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 9, 2012 · N1880G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control of the airplane during an aborted landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper flare.
- [NTSB WPR12LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA198.md): Cessna 177A · Hanksville, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 2012 · N28WF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at a low altitude in high density altitude conditions, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to climb or maintain clearance from terrain.
- [NTSB ERA12CA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA325.md): Cessna 172R · Culebra, PR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 7, 2012 · N24461 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to remove the flight control lock before takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA12CA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA321.md): Eiriavion PIK 20D · Eagleville, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 6, 2012 · N39RB · Substantial damage
  > The glider’s encounter with atmospheric lift conditions not sufficient to maintain flight, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR12CA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA210.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Mariposa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 5, 2012 · N2195X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB ERA12FA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA319.md): Cessna 177B · Honesdale, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 5, 2012 · N34539 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot pitching the airplane to an excessive nose-up attitude during an aborted landing, which resulted in increased induced drag, diminished airspeed, and an aerodynamic stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s use of a sedating…
- [NTSB ERA12WA504](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12WA504.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Tartu, Estonia · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · May 4, 2012 · YL-MED · Destroyed
  > On May 4, 2012, about 2055 universal coordinated time, a Piper PA-28-235, Latvian registration YL-MED, was substantially damaged when it impacted a ditch, during a forced landing at night after a loss of power near Tartu Ulenurme Airport (EETU), Tartu,…
- [NTSB CEN12FA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA271.md): Beech S35 · Lake in the Hills, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 3, 2012 · N176Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive bank angle while on approach to land, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall and spin.
- [NTSB ANC12CA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA036.md): Short Bros. & Harland SC7 Series 3 · Chefornak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 3, 2012 · N1906 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misidentification of a nearby snow-covered road as the snow-covered runway in flat light conditions.
- [NTSB WPR12FA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA191.md): Hughes 269C · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 2, 2012 · N380TL · Substantial damage
  > A loss of tail rotor drive due to a fatigue failure of the main transmission pinion, which resulted in a loss of directional control during cruise flight.
- [NTSB ERA12LA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA315.md): Berry Dean Glasair I · Columbus, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 2012 · N540GZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a runway sign. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of experience in the airplane make and model, resulting in and his…
- [NTSB CEN12LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA267.md): Bell 206B · Valley Falls, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 2012 · N85RB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during a hover maneuver, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness.
- [NTSB ERA12CA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA313.md): Arion Lightning LS-1 · Ghent, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 30, 2012 · N782MD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ANC12CA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA034.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Palmer, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 30, 2012 · N8976D · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot did not maintain sufficient airspeed during a steep turn after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR12WA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12WA197.md): Cessna 150 · Bourke, Australia, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 29, 2012 · VH-UWR · Substantial damage
  > On April 29, 2012, at 0800 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 150M, VH-UWR, collided with the terrain during a mustering operation near Bourke, Australia. The airplane was operated by a private individual under the pertinent civil regulations of Australia.…
- [NTSB ERA12LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA309.md): Piper PA-18 · Pilot Mountain, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2012 · N5769D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff in a timely manner. Contributing to the accident was the airplane’s reduced takeoff performance.
- [NTSB WPR12LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA189.md): Cessna 172D · Beckwourth, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2012 · N2559U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during initial climb, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB ERA12LA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA314.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Lake Wales, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2012 · N746RA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s decision to depart from an intersection with insufficient runway remaining for takeoff, which resulted in a rejected takeoff and subsequent runway excursion.

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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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