# 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 CEN11FA616](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA616.md): Larson Ken W Christen EAGLE-II · Seward, NE · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2011 · N88CE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent pulling of the mixture control lever on takeoff, which shut down the engine.
- [NTSB ANC11FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11FA093.md): Piper PA-18-150 · McGrath, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2011 · N13973 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertently switched off the engine magnetos during short final approach, which resulted in a loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the manufacturer's placement of the magneto switches in the cabin.
- [NTSB CEN11CA689](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA689.md): Piper J3L-65 · Gainesville, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2011 · N30950 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during taxi, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ANC11FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11FA091.md): Cessna 208B · Nightmute, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2011 · N207DR · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot of the other airplane to maintain adequate clearance while performing an unexpected and unannounced abrupt maneuver, resulting in a midair collision between the two airplanes.
- [NTSB ERA11CA500](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA500.md): Spectrum RX 550 · Hartland, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2011 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.
- [NTSB CEN11LA614](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA614.md): Aeronca 7AC · Valparaiso, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2011 · N83533 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the wear in the tailwheel assembly.
- [NTSB CEN11CA637](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA637.md): Aero Commander S2R · Park Rapids, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2011 · N8962Q · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN11CA613](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA613.md): Taylorcraft DCO-65 · Higginsville, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2011 · N46112 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing and his failure to maintain clearance from trees during the attempted aborted landing.
- [NTSB WPR11CA419](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA419.md): Cessna TU206F · Bremerton, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 31, 2011 · N338F · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power as a result of fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning.
- [NTSB CEN11CA660](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA660.md): Cessna 175 · Sugar Creek, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 31, 2011 · N7103M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed application of carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CEN11CA611](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA611.md): Piper L-21B · East Liverpool, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 31, 2011 · N10365 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB ANC11CA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA089.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Cape Yakataga, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 30, 2011 · N82448 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertently switching off the engine magnetos during the initial climb, resulting in a loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the manufacturer's placement of the magneto switches.
- [NTSB WPR11FA415](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA415.md): Cessna 172M · Santa Monica, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2011 · N5155Q · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s misjudged approach and landing attempt. Contributing to the accident was a lack of airspeed due to a blocked pitot tube.
- [NTSB WPR11CA414](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA414.md): Maule M-6-235 · Hailey, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 29, 2011 · N6140B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout in a gusty, crosswind condition.
- [NTSB WPR11CA413](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA413.md): Cessna 172F · Atlanta, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 29, 2011 · N8698U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s misjudgment of his final approach path. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning.
- [NTSB CEN11LA601](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA601.md): Van's RV-12 · Windom, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2011 · N73712 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control after liftoff due to his distraction with the unsecured canopy, which he did not lock before takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN11CA638](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA638.md): Enstrom F-28F · Menominee, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 29, 2011 · N228F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during a hover.
- [NTSB CEN11CA604](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA604.md): Cessna 172M · Plymouth, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 29, 2011 · N172LD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to perform a go-around when the airplane was not in a position to make a safe landing and his excessive use of bank control during the landing attempt, which resulted in the wing striking the ground.
- [NTSB WPR11WA421](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11WA421.md): Hughes 369D · South Malekula, Vanuatu, Vanuatu · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 28, 2011 · YJ-HEL · Substantial damage
  > On August 28, 2011, at 1500 universal coordinated time, a Hughes 369D, Vanuatu registration YJ-HEL, collided with the ground after the attached long-line became entangled in the rotor system near Malekula, Vanuatu. The helicopter was operated by Vanuatu…
- [NTSB WPR11CA411](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA411.md): Schweizer SGS 2-32 · Warner Springs, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 28, 2011 · N5840V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate altitude to clear a ridgeline while maneuvering over a mountainous area.
- [NTSB WPR11CA409](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA409.md): Cessna 170A · Grangeville, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 28, 2011 · N1238D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN11WA617](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11WA617.md): Robinson R44 · St. Ferdinand, Canada · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 28, 2011 · C-GEBY · Substantial damage
  > On August 27, 2011, at 2115 eastern daylight time, a Robinson R44 helicopter, C-GEBY, sustained substantial damage when it impacted terrain shortly after takeoff near St. Ferdinand, Quebec, Canada. The pilot and three passengers sustained fatal injuries. The…
- [NTSB CEN11CA600](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA600.md): Cessna 182C · Grand Marais, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 27, 2011 · N9011T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to land the airplane when he realized the airplane's performance was insufficient to clear approaching terrain during the initial climb after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning.
- [NTSB CEN11LA605](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA605.md): WSK PZL Mielec M-18 Dromader · Freeport, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2011 · N7070L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to operate the airplane with a known defect in the elevator control system that led to his inability to control the airplane during the initial climb.
- [NTSB CEN11FA599](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA599.md): Eurocopter AS-350-B2 · Mosby, MO · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 1 · Field · Final report · Aug 26, 2011 · N352LN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to confirm that the helicopter had adequate fuel on board to complete the mission before making the first departure, his improper decision to continue the mission and make a second departure after he became aware of a critically low fuel…
- [NTSB CEN11CA662](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA662.md): Piper PA-30 · Saguache, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 26, 2011 · N75BA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN11CA627](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA627.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Batesville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 26, 2011 · N99FJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection that failed to ensure all tie-down clamps were removed prior to takeoff, which resulted in the helicopter’s dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB CEN11CA620](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA620.md): Cessna T210M · Kremmling, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 26, 2011 · N761NX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing.
- [NTSB CEN11FA597](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA597.md): Nichols Lancair 235 · Heath, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2011 · N777BN · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to obtain adequate familiarization with the accident airplane type before the accident flight, which resulted in his failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC11CA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA086.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Beluga Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 25, 2011 · N8491Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to takeoff with an unfavorable wind which resulted in a loss of directional control, and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA11CA471](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA471.md): Payne/Foster Glasair · Ocala, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 24, 2011 · N250CH · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the tailwheel locking mechanism to remain engaged while landing in a crosswind, which resulted in a loss of directional control and runway excursion.
- [NTSB ANC11CA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA085.md): Maule M-5-210C · Tok, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 24, 2011 · N62019 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to go-around soon enough to preclude the necessity of a forced landing due to the airplane's inability to outclimb ascending terrain.
- [NTSB WPR11FA404](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA404.md): Cessna 150G · Cavanaugh Bay, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2011 · N2870S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an attempt to execute a go-around with a tailwind condition, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin.
- [NTSB WPR11FA403](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA403.md): Beech A23-24 · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2011 · N5779V · Substantial damage
  > The student’s and flight instructor’s mismanagement of the fuel supply, resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB WPR11CA402](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA402.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Emmett, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 22, 2011 · N4376Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN11CA589](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA589.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Matthews, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 22, 2011 · N113AA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR11LA401](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA401.md): Piper PA-31-310 · Cabazon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2011 · N1009S · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of left engine power due to the failure of the aft crankshaft counterweight retaining washer for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations.
- [NTSB WPR11FA407](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA407.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Fall City, WA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2011 · N675DH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate approach planning and failure to achieve the proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB WPR11FA395](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA395.md): Maule M-7-235C · Brookings, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2011 · N199BF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision to continue flight under visual flight rules into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees while on approach for landing.
- [NTSB WPR11CA406](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA406.md): Cessna A185F · Polson, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 21, 2011 · N61609 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN11LA588](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA588.md): Hendryx Steve/Wiley Ross Super Rebel · La Porte City, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2011 · N540AF · Substantial damage
  > The improper assembly of the aileron cable by the airplane builder.
- [NTSB CEN11LA585](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA585.md): Aero Commander Callair A-9B · Marshall, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2011 · N7638V · Substantial damage
  > The towplane pilot's loss of control during an aerotow operation due to the glider pilot's inability to maintain a proper position behind the towplane while encountering turbulence on initial climb.
- [NTSB CEN11CA590](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA590.md): Rans Designs S-7LS · Joplin, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 21, 2011 · N544RS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing.
- [NTSB CEN11CA586](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA586.md): Cessna TU206G · Shawno, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 21, 2011 · N12TL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control on final approach, while maneuvering to avoid birds.
- [NTSB ANC11LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11LA084.md): Grumman G-44 · Dillingham, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2011 · N139F · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional control during landing due to a rock lodged in the main landing gear wheel brake, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA11WA470](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11WA470.md): Piper PA30 · Region del Bio Bio, Chile · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 20, 2011 · CC-CTT · Substantial damage
  > On August 20, 2011, at 1650 universal coordinated time, a Piper PA-30, Chilean registration CC-CTT, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain, after its right wing separated in-flight while maneuvering, over Region del Bio Bio, Chile. The pilot and…
- [NTSB ERA11CA478](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA478.md): Cano Dave Avid Flyer Mkiv · Smithville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 20, 2011 · N52CH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll due to his distraction by an open door.
- [NTSB CEN11LA582](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA582.md): Vertical Unlimited 12 · Kansas City, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2011 · N2BJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's impairment during an aerobatic airshow performance for reasons that could not be determined based on available information, which resulted in an in-flight loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB CEN11LA581](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA581.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Whitewood, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2011 · N7051Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's collision with terrain for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC11CA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA083.md): Cessna 180A · Igiugig, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 20, 2011 · N26CZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to take off in a variable wind, resulting in a shallow climb and collision with terrain.

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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=152

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