# 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 WPR10LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA072.md): Stinson 108-3 · Clarksburg, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2009 · N6649M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper touchdown point and excessive airspeed during landing, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB CEN10FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA063.md): Piper PA-31T2 · Harrison, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2009 · N85EM · Destroyed
  > A loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10CA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA062.md): Cessna 172S · Mt. Comfort, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 2, 2009 · N6036Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while touching down during the landing.
- [NTSB WPR10LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA069.md): Mahre Starduster SA300 · Zillah, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2009 · N480DM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during a low-altitude maneuver.
- [NTSB ERA10LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA086.md): Cox Busby Mustang · Plant City, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2009 · N72PC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed following a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA085.md): Tail Feather Sea Rey · Sanibel Island, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2009 · N969TF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to add power during a low-level turn, which resulted in a loss of airspeed and a subsequent stall.
- [NTSB ERA10LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA082.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Memphis, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2009 · N9243C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to execute a timely missed approach and subsequent failure to maintain aircraft control, after he was unable to establish the airplane on the instrument approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's possible impairment due to his…
- [NTSB WPR10FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA068.md): Schleicher ASW-27 · Middletown, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 2009 · N127AL · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to yield right of way to the glider.
- [NTSB CEN10LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA064.md): Krusmark David Homer Searey · St. Paul, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 2009 · N4031 · Minor damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff during the takeoff roll when he became aware of the engine not producing full power.
- [NTSB WPR10CA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA067.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Llano, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 27, 2009 · N9600P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind conditions and failure to maintain lateral and directional control.
- [NTSB ERA10LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA077.md): Cessna 170B · Durham, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2009 · N2758D · Destroyed
  > The total loss of engine power in flight and a fire in the engine compartment for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10WA416](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10WA416.md): Embraer EMB-720 · Fazenida Liberdade, Brazil, Brazil · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 23, 2009 · PT-VIF · Substantial damage
  > On November 23 18, 2009, about 1440 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), an Embraer EMB-720D, Brazilian registration PT-VIF, operated by W.P.Comercio De Cereais LTDA, collided with a fence as a result of a force landing from a loss of engine power during cruise…
- [NTSB ERA10FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA074.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Wappinger, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2009 · N345AT · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a delamination of the No. 3 connecting rod bearing. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintenance inspection of the engine oil system.
- [NTSB ERA10CA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA078.md): Cessna 172 · Panancea, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 22, 2009 · N35638 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB CEN10CA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA060.md): Boeing B75N1 · St. Louis, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 22, 2009 · N5521N · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA073.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Hammonton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2009 · N909CW · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a blocked fuel vent.
- [NTSB ERA10CA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA071.md): Cirrus SR-22 · Everglades City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 21, 2009 · N609SR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the attempted go-around.
- [NTSB WPR10LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA059.md): Cessna 182K · Susanville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2009 · N2650R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to takeoff into weather conditions conducive to ice accumulation, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin while maneuvering in the initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the likely accumulation of snow and ice on the airborne…
- [NTSB WPR10CA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA057.md): Bell 206B · Lyons, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 18, 2009 · N16869 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent encounter with a vortex ring state (settling with power) condition while he was descending, and his improper initial remedial action.
- [NTSB WPR10WA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10WA108.md): Cessna A188 · Kojonup, Australia, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 17, 2009 · VH-ZRR · Substantial damage
  > On November 17, 2009, at 1200 coordinated universal time, a Cessna A188B, Australian registry VH-ZRR, registered to and operated by South West Aerial Services, collided with the terrain while maneuvering during an aerial application flight near Kojonup,…
- [NTSB CEN10LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA052.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Saginaw, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2009 · N8297P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain control of the airplane due to a pinched trim system wire that resulted in a runaway nose-down pitch trim.
- [NTSB ERA10CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA072.md): Airframes Unlimited Coyote · Indian Trail, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 15, 2009 · N59748 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB WPR10FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA055.md): Aerospatiale AS350BA · Doyle, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 2009 · N5793P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot became spatially disoriented while maneuvering on a dark night, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control.
- [NTSB ERA10LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA063.md): Curtiss Wright Travel AIR · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 2009 · N3823 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a ground loop. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's minimal experience in the airplane make and model.
- [NTSB ERA10CA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA064.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Pahokee, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 14, 2009 · N74632 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter.
- [NTSB ANC10CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10CA008.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 14, 2009 · N3797Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land and attempt to takeoff from an unsuitable off-airport site.
- [NTSB CEN10IA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10IA059.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Elk Mound, WI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2009 · N667PC · Minor damage
  > The loss of engine power due to component failure from excessive heating of the engine connecting rod journals.
- [NTSB WPR10LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA053.md): Beech 35-B33 · Chico, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2009 · N9617Y · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during final approach for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA046.md): Younkin J R Mullicoupe · Siloam Springs, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2009 · N273X · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA056.md): Hawker Beechcraft B200 · Greer, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2009 · N337MT · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s failure to visually verify that sufficient fuel was onboard prior to flight.
- [NTSB WPR10LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA051.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2009 · N2165M · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR10CA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA052.md): North American T6-G · Carson City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 8, 2009 · N48N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ERA10LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA059.md): Cessna A188B · Ripley, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2009 · N9368G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed on final approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was a partial loss of engine power due to water in the fuel.
- [NTSB ERA10FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA052.md): Aero Commander 100 · Weston, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2009 · N4139X · Substantial damage
  > The flight's descent for undetermined reasons, resulting in the in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN10FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA044.md): Beech A36 · Spring Branch, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2009 · N91TD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during cruise flight in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to this accident was the pilot’s lack of recent experience in flying in instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB CEN10CA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA048.md): Cessna 150L · Galion, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 8, 2009 · N66006 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB ERA10CA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA057.md): Cessna 172S · Summit, DE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 7, 2009 · N134B · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN10LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA049.md): Lockwood AIR-CAM · Mount Victory, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 2009 · N32786 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's unfamiliarity with the airplane subsequent to float installation.
- [NTSB CEN10LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA041.md): Wicks Air Center Hornet · Bonham, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 2009 · N651WA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control shortly after takeoff due to spatial disorientation in fog and/or low-level clouds.
- [NTSB CEN10CA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA045.md): Cessna 150H · Paoli, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 7, 2009 · N22896 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB ANC10LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10LA006.md): Champion 7GCBC · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2009 · N5268X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to fly at a low altitude in strong winds and turbulence, resulting in a loss of control and a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR10LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA046.md): Eurocopter AS350BA · Globe, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2009 · N617LH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed or control of the helicopter during a simulated hydraulic failure maneuver, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial…
- [NTSB ERA10LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA050.md): Grumman Aircraft ENG G-111 · Ft Pierce, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2009 · N120FB · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of left engine power and subsequent failure of the airplane to maintain airspeed and altitude on the remaining engine for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA048.md): Cessna 172S · Tallahassee, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2009 · N5194X · Destroyed
  > The pilots' spatial disorientation during flight in dark conditions, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent into terrain.
- [NTSB CEN10LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA039.md): Beech 95-B55 · Brenham, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 2009 · N725GS · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power (right engine) during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA047.md): Mooney M20C · Fairview, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2009 · N6896U · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning.
- [NTSB CEN10LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA037.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Coldwater, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2009 · N8364W · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the separation of the No. 4 piston connecting rod as a result of inadequate torque of the connecting rod bolt.
- [NTSB ERA10CA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA045.md): Beech 77 · Gainesville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 1, 2009 · N6715V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN10LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA035.md): Blanik L-13 · Middlefield, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2009 · N1142 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper control inputs which resulted in the inadvertent stall of the glider.
- [NTSB WPR10CA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA041.md): Cessna 180 · Bountiful, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 31, 2009 · N1712C · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the inner tube of the right main tire during the landing roll.

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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=177

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