# 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 ERA24FA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24FA104.md): Beech V35 · Clearwater, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Feb 2, 2024 · N6659L · Destroyed
  > An in-flight engine compartment fire due to a partially loose flexible fuel hose b-nut at the fuel metering unit. Contributing to the severity of the accident was the pilot’s inability to visually identify the destination airport at night, which prolonged the…
- [NTSB CEN24LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA104.md): Piper PA24 · Cherokee, OK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 2, 2024 · N4284 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined. Contributing to the accident was the presence of ground fog, which hindered the landing approach and resulted in the pilot inadvertently landing long and impacting a fence during the…
- [NTSB ERA24LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA107.md): Beech C23 · Elizabethtown, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 1, 2024 · N6015U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion, right main landing gear collapse, and a collision with a ditch.
- [NTSB ERA24FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24FA103.md): Grumman American Avn. GA-7 · Coatesville, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Feb 1, 2024 · N887CC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to water-contaminated fuel, and his subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate annual maintenance inspection, during which maintenance…
- [NTSB ERA24FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24FA102.md): Piper PA-24 · Eufaula, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jan 31, 2024 · N5520P · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s inadequate fuel planning/management.
- [NTSB WPR24LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA081.md): Christopher Randall Raptor Junior 540 · Camarillo, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 30, 2024 · N906CR · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the loss of power to the electronic fuel injection and ignition system, which was the result of a loose connection between a common ground feed-through stud and the ground bus.
- [NTSB ERA24LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA100.md): Honda HA-420 · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 28, 2024 · N103JT · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot flying to maintain directional control after touchdown with wind gusts that exceeded the airplane’s crosswind limitation. Contributing to the accident were the flightcrew’s continued approach to the runway despite the consistent wind…
- [NTSB ERA24FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24FA097.md): Beech C99 · Londonderry, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jan 26, 2024 · N53RP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to ensure that the cockpit door was secured before flight, which resulted in its separation during initial climb and a subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB GAA24WA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA099.md): Cessna 172 · Brownlow Hill, Australia · Accident · Class 5 · Foreign · Jan 24, 2024 · VH-CPQ · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA24LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA095.md): Cessna 210D · Paris, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 22, 2024 · N3857Y · Substantial damage
  > The disruption of torque to the No 4 connecting rod journals, which resulted in a spun bearing and the subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN24FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24FA094.md): Bell 206 · Hydro, OK · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jan 21, 2024 · N295AE · Destroyed
  > The helicopter’s inflight collision with cackling geese, resulting in an inflight breakup.
- [NTSB ERA24LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA092.md): Textron 172 · New Smyrna Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 20, 2024 · N321EP · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the right brake during taxi, which resulted in a taxiway excursion and collision with a tree.
- [NTSB CEN24LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA096.md): Lockwood AIR CAM · Liberty Hill, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 20, 2024 · N1230R · Substantial damage
  > The reported simultaneous and total loss of engine power to both engines during a power reduction for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB ERA24LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA094.md): Cessna 208 · Dulles, VA · Incident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 19, 2024 · N1983X · Minor damage
  > The pilot-in-command’s approach to the critical angle of attack during initial climb, which resulted in a vibration the flight crew improperly identified as an engine issue and resulted in the subsequent off-airport landing. Contributing to the accident was…
- [NTSB WPR24FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24FA073.md): Ostroth Thane L Cozy MK IV · Half Moon Bay, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jan 15, 2024 · N656TE · Destroyed
  > The airplane’s impact with the ocean for undetermined reasons after departing into night, instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB ERA24LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA101.md): Cessna 150M · Franklin, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 15, 2024 · N7682U · Substantial damage
  > The pilots’ inadequate preflight fuel planning and in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA24LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA090.md): Cessna 172 · Mooresville, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 14, 2024 · N512SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA24FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24FA088.md): Beech 95-B55 (T42A) · Leyden, MA · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jan 14, 2024 · N7345R · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain airplane control during a stall, which resulted in an inadvertent spin from which the airplane was not recovered. Contributing to the accident were the overall effect of the flight instructor’s use of multiple…
- [NTSB CEN24LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA088.md): Eurocopter AS 350 B2 · Spofford, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 12, 2024 · N204TX · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the fuel control unit control lever arm, which resulted in fuel starvation, and a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN24LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA084.md): SlipStream International Genesis · Buffalo, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 7, 2024 · N8704R · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the crosswind landing, which resulted in the airplane drifting off the left side of the runway and into trees.
- [NTSB ERA24LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA082.md): Mooney M20K · Tullahoma, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 3, 2024 · N231GG · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB GAA24WA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA080.md): Robinson R44 · Santa Luzia, Brazil · Accident · Class 5 · Foreign · Jan 2, 2024 · PT-YGI · Destroyed
- [NTSB ERA24LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA081.md): Piper PA32 · Gordonville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 1, 2024 · N722RM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management resulting in fuel starvation, a total loss of engine power, and subsequent off-airport forced landing.
- [NTSB ERA24FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24FA077.md): Zenith Stol CH701 · Marienville, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 30, 2023 · N4209W · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s decision to continue visual flight into deteriorating visibility conditions at night, which resulted in spatial disorientation and subsequent descent that continued to ground contact.
- [NTSB CEN24LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA077.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Washington, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 30, 2023 · N678MJ · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power due to an obstructed fuel vapor return path. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadvertent aerodynamic stall/spin, which likely increased the severity of the ground impact.
- [NTSB ERA24FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24FA075.md): Hughes Helicopters 369E · Miami, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 27, 2023 · N757TB · Substantial damage
  > Main rotor contact with the tail boom for unknown reasons, resulting in the separation of the tail boom.
- [NTSB WPR24LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA069.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Whitefish, MT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 23, 2023 · N43415 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the airport authorities to renew the airport closure NOTAM for the airport. Contributing to the accident, was the pilot’s inability to see the runway closure sign.
- [NTSB ERA24FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24FA072.md): Hawker Beechcraft G36 · Buford, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 21, 2023 · N23VS · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to significant thermal damage from postimpact fire.
- [NTSB GAA24WA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA060.md): Robinson R44 · Arthur's Pass, New Zealand · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 19, 2023 · ZK-HGX · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN24LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA069.md): Aero Commander 100 · Texarkana, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 18, 2023 · N4104X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision to attempt a go-around with full flaps extended, which resulted in decreased climb performance and led to a collision with trees.
- [NTSB CEN24LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA068.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Forney, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 18, 2023 · N66RC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel planning and improper in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR24FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24FA057.md): Cessna 172G · Independence, OR · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 17, 2023 · N3992L · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s decision to continue flight under visual flight rules into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in collision with an obstacle while landing.
- [NTSB CEN24LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA071.md): Cessna 172N · Stephenville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 17, 2023 · N4501E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing that resulted in an impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN24LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA065.md): Beech B36TC · Burnet, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 17, 2023 · N70SL · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due an overly rich mixture from an improper adjustment of the fuel pump, which resulted in a forced landing and impact with a car and terrain.
- [NTSB ERA24LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA083.md): Rabe Richard Exec 162F · Tuscumbia, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 16, 2023 · N60932 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter, which resulted in the right skid contacting the ground and a subsequent rollover.
- [NTSB ERA24LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA085.md): Beech 58 · Griffin, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 15, 2023 · N303RA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s misidentification of a taxiway as the intended runway, which resulted in a collision with a utility pole and trees.
- [NTSB CEN24LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA063.md): Cessna T210 · Sapulpa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 13, 2023 · N6789R · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to the failure of the left magneto and subsequent damage to a lead for the right magneto.
- [NTSB CEN24LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA060.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Anthony, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 12, 2023 · N8729P · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the airplane’s alternator, which resulted in a loss of electrical power, and the pilot’s failure to use the emergency gear extension procedure during the initial landing approach, which led to a gear-up landing.
- [NTSB WPR24FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24FA053.md): Beauchamp Norm Kitfox · Eloy, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 8, 2023 · N66180 · Destroyed
  > The separation of a propeller blade during the initial climb due to insufficient blade retention forces. Contributing to the accident was the propeller blade retention design, manufacturing defects that prevented the propeller from achieving adequate grip…
- [NTSB ERA24LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA059.md): Cessna 172 · Zephyrhills, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 7, 2023 · N906KS · Substantial damage
  > An aerodynamic stall from which the pilots did not recover while maneuvering in the airport traffic pattern.
- [NTSB ERA24FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24FA058.md): Beech 35-C33 · Pulaski, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 7, 2023 · N5891J · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control, which resulted in pilot-induced oscillations and a subsequent loss of control and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN24LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA055.md): Piper PA-30 · Alamosa, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 6, 2023 · N7790Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with an excessive touchdown speed that resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA24LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA057.md): Textron 172S · Social Circle, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 5, 2023 · N53AA · Substantial damage
  > An encounter with a downdraft while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in a collision with a fence.
- [NTSB ERA24LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA054.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Millington, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 4, 2023 · N7748J · Substantial damage
  > The pilots’ fuel mismanagement during the cross-country flight and incorrect fuel tank selection for the landing approach, which resulted in fuel starvation, a momentary loss of engine power, and collision with terrain short of the runway.
- [NTSB ERA24FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24FA055.md): Beech E95 · Elkmont, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 4, 2023 · N369BB · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during slow flight, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin from which he was unable to recover.
- [NTSB ANC24LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA005.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 · Kapolei, HI · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 4, 2023 · N691YW · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to lose baffling from the muffler, which resulted in an obstruction of the exhaust system.
- [NTSB WPR24LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA046.md): Cessna P210N · Big Bear, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 2, 2023 · N7LV · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during the initial climb for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an aborted takeoff and runway excursion.
- [NTSB GAA24WA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA068.md): Cessna 210 · Guayaibi, Paraguay · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 2, 2023 · ZP-BDN · Destroyed
- [NTSB ERA24LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA051.md): Lancair 235 · Stuart, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 28, 2023 · N235N · Substantial damage
  > A landing gear collapse due to a hydraulic fluid leak in the landing gear system.
- [NTSB ERA24FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24FA050.md): Piper PA32R · Attalla, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 27, 2023 · N4187Q · Destroyed
  > The undetected wear of both pawl retaining rivets of the left magneto impulse coupling and fatigue failure of one pawl retaining rivet, which led to cascading fractures of the second pawl retaining rivet, left gear retainer assembly, and gear teeth of…

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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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