# 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 ERA11FA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA185.md): Cessna 310R · Smyrna, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 2011 · N310JR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper response to a known autopilot pitch divergence anomaly. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to perform a test flight on a system for which he lacked a complete working knowledge.
- [NTSB ERA11CA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA186.md): Cessna 182P · Kissimmee, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 11, 2011 · N8033M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare.
- [NTSB CEN11FA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA227.md): Lancair LC41-550FG · Carbondale, IL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 2011 · N521RT · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue fracture and subsequent failure of the No. 2 cylinder exhaust valve during cruise flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR11CA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA162.md): Cessna 180 · Pine, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 10, 2011 · N9330C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN11LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA226.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Bulverde, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 2011 · N112HE · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight separation of the fuel cap, which impacted the helicopter’s tail rotor and resulted in the loss of tail rotor thrust. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate preflight inspection by both pilots, who did not ensure that the fuel cap was…
- [NTSB WPR11FA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA156.md): Douglas AD-4N · Twin Falls, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2011 · N2088G · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot’s encounter with localized instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB ERA11FA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA183.md): Dehavilland DHC-6-100 · Hampton, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2011 · N157KM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA11FA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA182.md): Diamond DA-40 · Allagash, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2011 · CGPDO · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent encounter with icing conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control. Contributing was the pilots’ inadequate preflight weather planning.
- [NTSB CEN11CA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA217.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Lockhart, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 7, 2011 · N4571Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees.
- [NTSB ERA11CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA181.md): Cessna 172K · Ocracoke, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 5, 2011 · N84867 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate flare and failure to regain control of the airplane while attempting to recover from bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA11CA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA180.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Weston, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 5, 2011 · N4168W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude and physical alertness which resulted in an in-flight collision with the water. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's fatigue.
- [NTSB WPR11FA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA153.md): Volin Kitfox Classic IV · Myrtle Creek, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 2011 · N4374K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's encounter with a windshear/downdraft that exceeded the climb performance capabilities of the airplane.
- [NTSB ERA11WA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11WA362.md): Cessna 152 · Kingston, Jamaica · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 4, 2011 · 6Y-JGA · Substantial damage
  > On March 4, 2011, about 1000 eastern standard time, a Cessna 152, Jamaican registration 6Y-JGA, was substantially damaged during a forced landing, following a total loss of engine power during initial climb from Norman Manley International Airport (MKJP),…
- [NTSB CEN11LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA223.md): Learjet 25 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 2011 · XA-TWH · Substantial damage
  > The flying pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point in low-visibility conditions, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was mission pressure to land at that airport.
- [NTSB CEN11LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA219.md): Aeronca 7AC · Delphi, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 2011 · N82429 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control, resulting in a runway excursion, and the subsequent separation of the left main landing gear for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA11CA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA174.md): Piper J3C-65 · Maysvile, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 2, 2011 · N23249 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-rated passenger’s loss of directional control during takeoff and the pilot’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with trees.
- [NTSB ERA11LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA168.md): Cessna 172N · Welch, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2011 · N739NY · Substantial damage
  > The unlicensed pilot’s decision to land on a closed runway with a tailwind, his failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and his delayed decision to attempt a go-around, resulting in a collision with trees.
- [NTSB CEN11LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA207.md): Cessna 310K · Angleton, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2011 · N3816X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a night instrument approach.
- [NTSB WPR11CA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA146.md): Hiller UH-12E · Colusa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 26, 2011 · N236HA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed and an inadvertent encounter with settling with power while flying downwind.
- [NTSB ERA11FA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA165.md): British BAC 167 Strikemaster · Kingston, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2011 · N167SM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the accident airplane.
- [NTSB CEN11LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA204.md): Cessna 172N · Andrews, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 2011 · N739BL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an emergency descent, following a loss of engine power, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB CEN11FA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA202.md): Cessna T210M · Independence, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 2011 · N6149B · Substantial damage
  > Latent dimensional discrepancies related to the engine crankcase main bearing saddle bores, which precipitated the fatigue failure of the crankshaft and a complete loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the engine manufacturer's failure to…
- [NTSB CEN11FA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA201.md): Cessna 421C · Connersville, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 2011 · N3875C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane while making a low-altitude turn during dark night conditions.
- [NTSB ERA11LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA156.md): Cessna 172G · Clarksville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 2011 · N3740L · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the owner's improper maintenance of the fuel selector valve, which resulted in a lack of fuel supply from the right fuel tank.
- [NTSB ERA11FA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA151.md): Cessna 150E · Ware Shoals, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 2011 · N3022J · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot's impairment due to alcohol and a sedating antihistamine, which resulted in his failure to maintain airspeed and the subsequent aerodynamic stall and ground impact.
- [NTSB ERA11LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA150.md): Flaglor Tom Kolb Aircraft MK III · Stetson, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 2011 · N213 · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight failure of the No. 1 composite propeller blade due to fatigue, which resulted in a violent vibration, loss of engine power, and a subsequent forced landing to unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB ERA11LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA149.md): Cessna 150H · Jonesborough, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 2011 · N7237S · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN11CA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA196.md): Mooney M20K · Urbana, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 17, 2011 · N262CP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the go-around.
- [NTSB ERA11FA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA146.md): Cessna 172S · New Smyrna Beach, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2011 · N6345L · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to recognize or implement adequate remedial action to counter the effects of spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the spatial disorientation experienced by one or both pilots.
- [NTSB WPR11LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA135.md): Cessna 172H · Wikieup, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 2011 · N2561L · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight resulting from the failure of a fuel line. Contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance inspections that failed to detect the deteriorating fuel line.
- [NTSB WPR11FA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA138.md): AirBorne WindSport Edge XT-912-L · Hanapepe, HI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 2011 · N29EP · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor did not maintain aircraft control while maneuvering at low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the inadvertent application of the choke, which resulted in a momentary interruption of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN11LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA194.md): Taylorcraft DCO-65 · Americus, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 2011 · N46089 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR11LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA137.md): American Champion 8GCBC · Soda Springs, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 2011 · N885AC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering at a low altitude in a valley.
- [NTSB ERA11LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA173.md): Globe GC-1B · Anderson, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 2011 · N80741 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice.
- [NTSB WPR11LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA133.md): Buckeye Breeze LX · Bullfrog, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 2011 · N75752 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control while maneuvering to land at an off-airport site.
- [NTSB WPR11LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA131.md): Aeronca 7AC · Novato, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 2011 · N2659E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's use of a non-vented fuel cap, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB WPR11FA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA125.md): Beech 95-B55 (T42A) · San Bernardino, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 2011 · N225DH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not recognize the loss of power in the right engine and did not execute the proper procedures for a go-around with one engine inoperative, likely due to increased workload. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper in-flight fuel…
- [NTSB WPR11CA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA124.md): Cessna 182D · Quartzsite, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 6, 2011 · N8859X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind and subsequent loss of directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a parked aircraft.
- [NTSB ERA11LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA135.md): Belcher William B II Firestar · West Blocton, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 2011 · N43341 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR11WA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11WA129.md): Cessna 310R · Bathurst Island, Australia, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 5, 2011 · VH-XGX · Substantial damage
  > On February 5, 2011, at 1255 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 310R, VH-XGX, operated by a private individual, collided with terrain near Bathurst Island, Australia. The airplane was substantially damaged and the pilot, the sole occupant, was killed. The…
- [NTSB WPR11CA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA128.md): Schweizer G-164B · Buttonwillow, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 5, 2011 · N6725K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an irrigation vent pipe.
- [NTSB WPR11CA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA126.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Minden, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 5, 2011 · N2603Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN11LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA177.md): Piper PA-16 · Lake Koshkonong, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 2011 · N5945H · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during a low-altitude pass over a frozen lake.
- [NTSB CEN11CA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA221.md): Cessna 150L · Gonzales, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 5, 2011 · N11790 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to monitor the available fuel supply, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR11WA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11WA127.md): Robinson R44 · Cessnock, Australia, Australia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 4, 2011 · VH-HFH · Substantial damage
  > On February 4, 2011, at 0047 universal coordinated time, a Robinson R-44, VH-HFH, operated by Aero Logistics Pty, collided with terrain during an instructional flight near Cessnock, Australia. The helicopter was substantially damaged and the pilot and a…
- [NTSB WPR11FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA120.md): Aeronca O-58C · San Luis Obispo, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 2011 · N47503 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s delay in using carburetor heat, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to an encounter with carburetor icing conditions.
- [NTSB ERA11FA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA133.md): Potez-Air Fouga CM 170 Magister · Kissimmee, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 2011 · N415FM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/mechanic's improper decision to continue a tight-turning landing pattern after a loss of hydraulic pressure, and his subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed during that pattern, which resulted in an accelerated maneuver stall. Contributing…
- [NTSB OPS11IA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS11IA271.md): Embraer EMB-145LR · Dayton, OH · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 2011 · N13964 · Minor damage
  > The pilots' lack of consideration for developing and known weather conditions en route to and at the destination airport, resulting in a runway excursion and subsequent incursion.
- [NTSB WPR11LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA113.md): Piper PA-30 · Big Bear City, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 2011 · N64RJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain the minimum single-engine control speed while on final approach for landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly with a known deficiency in one engine and a loss of power in that engine for reasons that…
- [NTSB ERA11CA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA129.md): Kolb Kolb Mark III · Rutherfordton, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 30, 2011 · N457A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude resulting in a stall/spin and ground impact.

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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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