# 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 CEN10LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA166.md): Cessna 421B · Artesia, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2010 · N3382Q · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management.
- [NTSB WPR10LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA165.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Eliza Island, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2010 · N1KU · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the failure of maintenance personnel to tighten a fitting on the propeller governor oil line, which resulted in a loss of engine oil and catastrophic engine failure.
- [NTSB WPR10FA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA162.md): North American AT6 · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2010 · N75AG · Substantial damage
  > The pilots did not maintain clearance from terrain for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC10LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10LA025.md): Britten-Norman BN-2A-21 · Kodiak, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 2010 · N663SA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from rising terrain during takeoff resulting in collision with trees.
- [NTSB CEN10LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA159.md): Cessna TU206 · Ninnekah, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2010 · N4974F · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, resulting from the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB ANC10FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10FA022.md): Antares MA-32 · Chugiak, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2010 · N7JQ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to pitch the aircraft excessively during a steep climbing maneuver, resulting in a loss of control and an aerodynamic tumble.
- [NTSB WPR10FA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA158.md): Beech K35 · Boulder City, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2010 · N5392E · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel management; also causal was his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from power lines.
- [NTSB CEN10CA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA160.md): Ultralight America Spitfire II Modelctv · Cameron, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 13, 2010 · N6524R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control while maneuvering during a forced landing after a partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN10CA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA156.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 13, 2010 · N822SH · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff, resulting in a dynamic rollover of the helicopter.
- [NTSB ANC10CA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10CA023.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Aniak, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 13, 2010 · N8820D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to maneuver at a low altitude during gusting wind conditions, resulting in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR10LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA156.md): North American P51D · Chandler, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 2010 · N514NH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper flare, resulting in a bounced landing, stall, and loss of directional control.
- [NTSB CEN10CA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA152.md): Beech A35 · Marfa, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 11, 2010 · N541B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear.
- [NTSB ANC10LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10LA024.md): Cessna A185E · Ophir, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 2010 · N70039 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB WPR10CA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA153.md): Aviat A-1C-200 · St. Johns, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 7, 2010 · N134DD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind gusts and failure to maintain proper runway alignment during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA10CA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA168.md): Aeronca 7AC · Roanoke Rapids, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 7, 2010 · N84694 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing/rollout.
- [NTSB ERA10LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA166.md): Belcher William B II Firestar · Wetumpka, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2010 · N43341 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s in-flight loss of control as a result of previous damage to the airplane from an undetermined event.
- [NTSB ERA10FA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA163.md): North American T6 · Santa Rosa Beach, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2010 · N47LF · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a low altitude,over water aerobatic maneuver, which resulted in an aggravated stall/spin. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's loss of situational awareness and his decision to perform aerobatics at a…
- [NTSB CEN10FA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA139.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta II · Cotulla, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2010 · N922SH · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel planning. Contributing to the accident was the low-altitude operating environment that would not allow for a successful autorotation after the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA10LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA164.md): Luscombe 8A · Savannah, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 2010 · N45976 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and inadvertent stall after takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA10LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA162.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 2010 · N103GK · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor's failure to monitor the airspeed while the student performed a single-engine approach.
- [NTSB CEN10FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA141.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar Plus · Marysville, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 2010 · N930LA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to initiate and continue a flight into instrument meteorological conditions that led to spatial disorientation and a loss of control during cruise flight.
- [NTSB ERA10FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA161.md): Cessna T303 · Louisa, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 2010 · N9305T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and secure the right engine during a loss of engine power after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power on the right engine for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA159.md): Cessna P210N · Arcadia, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 2010 · N4797K · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to a fatigue fracture of the crankshaft resulting from worn bearings.
- [NTSB ERA10LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA158.md): Monroig Pedro J Rans S-6S · Mayaguez, PR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 2010 · N514PM · Substantial damage
  > The sport pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during landing in crosswind conditions resulting in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN10LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA143.md): Beech 65-A90 · DeKalb, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 2010 · N129LA · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the landing gear during landing due to the company's improper maintenance practices and the pilot's decision to take off with an overextended landing gear strut.
- [NTSB CEN10CA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA155.md): Schulke Avid Magnum · Lowell, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 2, 2010 · N103DG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control while landing on a slush-covered runway due to inadequate maintenance of the airplane brakes by maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB WPR10LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA149.md): Schafer Starduster SA-300 · North Bend, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2010 · N105NL · Substantial damage
  > The complete loss of engine power during cruise for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10FA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA154.md): Beech P35 · Edgewater, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2010 · N1521S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while on approach, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's likely impairment due to back pain, symptoms of opiate withdrawal, or both.
- [NTSB ERA10CA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA231.md): Cessna 340A · Grove City, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 27, 2010 · N1952E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control after electing to land on a snow-covered runway.
- [NTSB CEN10LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA129.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Gatesville, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2010 · N4218J · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s incapacitation as a result of one or more pre-existing medical conditions.
- [NTSB ERA10FA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA150.md): Beech C23 · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 2010 · N180ED · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper placement of the fuel selector valve during takeoff, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed following a total loss of engine power resulting in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the failure of maintenance…
- [NTSB WPR10CA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA146.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 20-C1 · Delta, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 23, 2010 · N894CT · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's incorrect use of the flaps and failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed during the attempted go-around procedure, which led to a stall/mush condition. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's lack of familiarity with…
- [NTSB ERA10FA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA148.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Springfield, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 2010 · N7778W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and the pilot's impairment due to alcohol. Contributing to the accident was the Federal Aviation Administration's failure to adequately oversee…
- [NTSB WPR10CA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA145.md): Terrell Caragol RV-7 · Oregon City, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 22, 2010 · N209MT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point.
- [NTSB CEN10FA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA125.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Belleville, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 2010 · N350WF · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s spatial disorientation and subsequent failure to maintain airplane control during the instrument approach.
- [NTSB WPR10FA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA142.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Groveland, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 2010 · N4175A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued flight into night instrument meteorological conditions during the landing approach, which resulted in an in-flight loss of aircraft control due to spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB WPR10LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA139.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B · Colfax, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2010 · N6774Q · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to carburetor ice as a result of the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat.
- [NTSB ERA10LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA146.md): Cessna P210N · Carthage, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2010 · N731DS · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during the initial climb after takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA126.md): Cessna 172RG · Albany, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2010 · N9771B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to initiate and continue the flight into known icing conditions with an airplane not properly equipped for flight into icing conditions which exceeded the capabilities of the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN10FA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA124.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Austin, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2010 · N2889D · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s intentional flight into a building.
- [NTSB WPR10LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA137.md): Fouga CM 170 Magister · Imperial, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 2010 · N6222N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and his failure to ensure that the speed brakes were retracted, which resulted in a loss of control during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR10FA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA136.md): Cessna 310R · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 2010 · N5225J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure follow the standard instrument departure as instructed, and his failure to attain a sufficient altitude to maintain clearance from power lines during takeoff in instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB ERA10FA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA140.md): Cessna T337G · Farmingdale, NJ · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 2010 · N12NA · Substantial damage
  > The pilots’ failure to adhere to the airplane’s operating limitations, which resulted in overload failure of the right wing. Findings of the investigation were the adverse effects of multiple supplemental type certificates (STC) to the airframe wing structure…
- [NTSB WPR10FA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA133.md): Eurocopter EC135 · Cave Creek, AZ · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 2010 · N127TS · Substantial damage
  > The sudden and inadvertent lowering of the collective to near the lower stop, followed by a simultaneous movement of the collective back up and the cyclic control to a nearly full-aft position, which resulted in the main rotor disc diverging from its normal…
- [NTSB CEN10CA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA120.md): Aviat A1 · Austin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 13, 2010 · N741MA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing and his failure to properly execute a go-around.
- [NTSB CEN10FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA119.md): Piper PA-31T · Forest City, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 2010 · N250TT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during final approach.
- [NTSB ANC10TA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10TA017.md): Piper PA-18-150 · King Cove, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 11, 2010 · N278Z · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat in conditions conducive to carburetor ice.
- [NTSB ERA10FA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA138.md): Beech 65 · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2010 · N130SP · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both engines for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR10LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA130.md): Nanchang China CJ-6A · Mesa, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 2010 · N6263D · Substantial damage
  > Separation of the cylinder from the engine during cruise flight due to fatigue in the studs attaching it to the engine casing.
- [NTSB CEN10FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA114.md): Beech A36 · Winslow, AR · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 2010 · N1085D · Substantial damage
  > The instrument-rated pilot's spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of airplane control during flight in instrument meteorological and conditions favorable for structural icing.

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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=175

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