# 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 CEN12CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA030.md): Cessna 172N · Covington, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 17, 2011 · N2401E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a banner drop, resulting in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN12FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA021.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Guthrie, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2011 · N6085W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR12LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA013.md): Miller Avid Flyer · Susanville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2011 · N4077B · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during the takeoff climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA12WA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12WA041.md): Bell 412 · Santa Rosa, Venezuela · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 15, 2011 · YVO126 · Substantial damage
  > On October 15, 2011, at 1933 UTC, a Bell 412SP, YV0126, registered to and operated by Electrificacion del Caroni (EDELCA), as a business flight, collided with trees while on approach to Macagua Airport, Santa Rosa, Venezuela. The Venezuelan Government…
- [NTSB ERA12CA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA037.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Deland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 15, 2011 · N929SC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN12LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA047.md): Saber Trike unk · Okmulgee, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2011 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight collision with electrical wires for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN12WA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12WA033.md): Diamond DA20 · Amurrio, Spain · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 14, 2011 · EC-KDS · Substantial damage
  > On October 14, 2011, at 1040 universal coordinated time, a Diamond DA20-C1 airplane, EC-KDS, sustained substantial damage when it impacted terrain near Amurrio, Spain. The two crewmembers sustained fatal injuries. The accident investigation is under the…
- [NTSB WPR12LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA009.md): Spink Robert M Pietenpol Aircamper · San Rafael, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2011 · N762S · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during the takeoff climb due to fuel starvation, which resulted from the incorrect installation location of the fuel tank supply line screen that allowed debris to partially block the fuel supply line.
- [NTSB WPR12FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA010.md): DG Flugzeugbau DG 1000S · Cle Elum, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2011 · N7760A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed and control after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA12FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA051.md): Cessna 150F · Moncks Corner, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2011 · N3086X · Substantial damage
  > The debilitating effects of ethylene glycol poisoning, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to maintain control of the airplane.
- [NTSB WPR12CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA008.md): Cessna 172P · Cornelius, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 12, 2011 · N52013 · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s encounter with an unseen hole or obstacle on the grass runway.
- [NTSB ERA12FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA023.md): Socata TBM 700 · Hollywood, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2011 · N37SV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to terminate the flight after observing multiple conflicting errors associated with the inaccurate right fuel quantity indication. Contributing to the accident were the total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation from the right tank,…
- [NTSB CEN12CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA017.md): Learjet 60 · Lafayette, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 12, 2011 · N64MG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to taxi the airplane across an unpaved area after the nosewheel inadvertently departed the ramp pavement.
- [NTSB CEN12CA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA016.md): Cessna 182A · Skiatook, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 12, 2011 · N6171B · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s improper fuel management.
- [NTSB CEN12LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA014.md): Peck Zodiac 601XL · Traverse City, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2011 · N4595P · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN12CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA011.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 11, 2011 · N777XG · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a bounced landing from which he was unable to recover.
- [NTSB WPR12CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA006.md): Ludwig Larry E Bushman · Diamond, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 10, 2011 · N132LL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and subsequent failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB ANC12CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA003.md): Piper PA-18 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 10, 2011 · N124GS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate clearance from a tree during an off-airport landing.
- [NTSB ERA12LA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA358.md): Cessna 182C · Efland, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 2011 · N8527T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a collision with a ditch.
- [NTSB ERA12FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA017.md): Luscombe 8A · Dixie, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2011 · N41907 · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s improper installation of the No. 2 cylinder’s connecting rod, which resulted in the disconnection of the rod and a subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN12LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA023.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Wadsworth, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2011 · N9444W · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the brake system during the landing roll, which was caused by a loss of hydraulic fluid as a result of a leak in the piston seal due to brake plates worn beyond their service limits.
- [NTSB CEN12LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA012.md): Taylorcraft BL-65 · Easton, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2011 · N27492 · Substantial damage
  > Debris in the fuel system, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Also causal was the pilot not maintaining sufficient airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA12CA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA015.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Elizabethton, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 7, 2011 · N3491Z · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA12LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA011.md): Rivers William J KR-2 · Wytheville, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2011 · N7026G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the airplane make and model.
- [NTSB ERA12CA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA010.md): Calvin Nate H CALVIN-VELOCITY · Sebastian, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 6, 2011 · N67WR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper approach path, which resulted in a runway undershoot and collision with terrain prior to the runway.
- [NTSB CEN12FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA010.md): Brinkerhuff Gerald G Q200 · Holland, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2011 · N2935R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain sufficient altitude during the landing approach, which resulted in the airplane contacting an approach light. Contributing to the accident was the setting sun, which most likely obscured the pilot’s vision.
- [NTSB ERA12LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA016.md): Cessna 180J · Norfolk, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2011 · N180RN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control during takeoff for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA12LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA009.md): Cessna 150L · Punta Gorda, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2011 · N11280 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to contamination of the fuel system that was not detected because of the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB ERA12FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA008.md): Aviat A-1 · Moyock, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2011 · N11HU · Substantial damage
  > The operation of the airplane by a non-certificated pilot, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA12FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA007.md): Cessna 207A · Matinicus Island, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2011 · N70437 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the approach after encountering a gusty crosswind, which resulted in an accelerated stall and uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB ERA12FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA006.md): Harry L. Weber Arion LI · Hedgesville, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2011 · N747HW · Substantial damage
  > An aerodynamic stall at low altitude due to the pilot’s acute cardiac event.
- [NTSB CEN12LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA008.md): Johnston William Alfred JR Kolb Mark III · Versailles, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2011 · N9144E · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to adjustments and modifications that the pilot made to the engine and airplane.
- [NTSB CEN12LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA007.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Centerburg, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2011 · N6403A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper pre-flight planning and failure to ensure that there was an adequate fuel supply on board to complete the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the malfunction of the fuel quantity indicator.
- [NTSB WPR12FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA001.md): Vaughn Pulsar · West Jordan, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 2011 · N91BV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed and airplane control while initiating a turn during the initial climb after takeoff in a high density altitude environment, above the airplane’s maximum allowable gross weight, and with an overly rich…
- [NTSB ERA12MA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12MA005.md): Bell 206B · New York, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 2011 · N63Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to anticipate and correct for conditions (high gross weight, low indicated airspeed, and a right downwind turn) conducive to loss of tail rotor effectiveness (LTE), which resulted in LTE and an uncontrolled spin. Contributing to the…
- [NTSB CEN12CA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA009.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Hibbing, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 4, 2011 · N4170M · Substantial damage
  > The private pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during the landing flare.
- [NTSB ERA12FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA012.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Peru, WV · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2011 · N115CL · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument rated pilot's improper decision to continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and subsequent in-flight collision with mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB CEN12CA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA005.md): Campbell John Mustang II · Brush, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 2, 2011 · N287BM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during taxi, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA12LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA001.md): Mooney M20K · Ridgefield, CT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2011 · N231EB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN12FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA001.md): Robinson Helicopter R66 · Philip, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2011 · N266CY · Destroyed
  > The in-flight separation of the main rotor mast following a mast bumping event. The reason for the mast bumping event could not be determined due to postaccident damage.
- [NTSB CEN12CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA003.md): Sadler Terry Rans S-7 Courier · Riley, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 1, 2011 · N2417T · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during takeoff due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and failure to ensure that the fuel shutoff valve was turned on before departure.
- [NTSB ERA11FA512](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA512.md): Heronimus Kevin A Glasair III · Falls of Rough, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2011 · N43KH · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the propeller power speed reduction unit, which resulted in a loss of engine power at low altitude.
- [NTSB CEN11CA675](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA675.md): Cessna T210R · Lamar, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2011 · N84MC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind condition, resulting in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR11LA469](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA469.md): Bell 47D1 · Ahwahnee, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2011 · N9158R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm during the landing approach, which resulted in a loss of control.
- [NTSB ERA11CA506](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA506.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Montgomery, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 27, 2011 · N6800W · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilots’ inadequate fuel management.
- [NTSB CEN11LA669](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA669.md): Owen Vans RV-10 · Marietta, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2011 · N499RV · Destroyed
  > The in-flight engine fire and loss of engine power due to an improperly installed fuel injector nozzle during a recent engine overhaul.
- [NTSB ANC11CA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA112.md): Cessna 180 · Haines, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 27, 2011 · N3126D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff in a float-equipped airplane for an undetermined reason, which resulted in the airplane colliding with trees and the shore.
- [NTSB ANC11CA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA111.md): Cessna 180H · Chenga Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 27, 2011 · N9083M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an obstruction while landing at an off-airport site, resulting in a loss of control.
- [NTSB WPR11CA466](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA466.md): Cessna 172S · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 26, 2011 · N169ME · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB ANC11CA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA113.md): Piper PA-12 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 26, 2011 · N2945M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to take off from an off-airport site in variable wind.

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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=150

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