# 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 WPR10LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA040.md): Hallbauer Dragonfly Mark II · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2009 · N555RX · Substantial damage
  > The CFI's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR10LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA039.md): Sauer KR-2S · Glendale, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2009 · N811RJ · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a reduced fuel flow to the engine resulting from a misrouted fuel tank vent line, during initial climb.
- [NTSB ERA10FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA037.md): Cessna 177 · Christiansted · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2009 · N3431T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to ensure proper loading of the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN10LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA031.md): Aeronca 7AC · Gaylord, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2009 · N2239E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a low altitude turn resulting in an aerodynamic stall/spin and loss of control.
- [NTSB CEN10FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA029.md): Beech A36TC · Kalamazoo, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2009 · C-FFIH · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB CEN10CA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA033.md): Cessna 172N · Marysville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 26, 2009 · N4753D · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ERA10LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA031.md): Piper PA28 · Brooksville, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2009 · N7220W · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning.
- [NTSB WPR10CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA030.md): Piper PA18 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 24, 2009 · N83281 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.
- [NTSB ERA10FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA028.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Zephyrhills, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2009 · N98ZZ · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during a night approach for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10CA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA039.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Scranton, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 24, 2009 · N822U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter.
- [NTSB CEN10FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA027.md): Commander 114-B · Adrian, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2009 · N6025U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane due to spatial disorientation while on an instrument approach in instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB ERA10LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA026.md): Fuji LM1 · Athens, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2009 · N2121J · Substantial damage
  > An aerodynamic stall shortly after takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA027.md): Cessna U206G · Elizabethton, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2009 · N120MS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to remain clear of rising terrain while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB WPR10FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA027.md): Cessna T210G · Provo, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2009 · N6869R · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB ERA10FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA024.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Summerville, SC · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2009 · N62635 · Substantial damage
  > Flight into terrain for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10CA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA024.md): Cessna 170B · London, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2009 · N2719D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB ERA10FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA020.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Oliver Springs, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2009 · N7906W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control while landing on a wet turf runway, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a tree.
- [NTSB CEN10LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA023.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Peoria, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2009 · N3357W · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during climb out after takeoff, which resulted in a forced landing to a roadway.
- [NTSB CEN10CA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA109.md): Skistmas George Pietnpol Aircamper · Toledo, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 18, 2009 · N6186L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB WPR10CA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA050.md): Aeromot AMT-200(SU · Placerville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 17, 2009 · N107MJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle during the landing rollout. Contributing to the accident was the presence of the brush in proximity to the runway.
- [NTSB WPR10CA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA020.md): Mooney M20J · Hesperia, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 17, 2009 · N1084Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper glide path and failure to maintain clearance from the airport perimeter fence during the landing approach.
- [NTSB WPR10CA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA019.md): Cessna 172S · Honolulu, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 17, 2009 · N5329L · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's distraction and subsequent loss of airplane control after the cabin window opened during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB ERA10LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA021.md): Palen AVRO-504K · Rhinebeck, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2009 · N4929 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the in-flight separation of the number 3 cylinder valve rocker arm attachment hardware. Contributing to the accident was the improper maintenance inspection of the engine.
- [NTSB ANC10LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10LA005.md): Cessna P206C · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2009 · N8665Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land on a short gravel runway, and his failure to initiate a go-around, which resulted in an overrun and on-ground collision with a fence.
- [NTSB ERA10LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA019.md): Robinson R44 · La Belle, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2009 · N3038W · Substantial damage
  > The loss of main rotor rpm due to the failure of one or more of the drive belts for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10CA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA016.md): Piper PA28 · Meadville, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 13, 2009 · N8886E · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel planning.
- [NTSB WPR10CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA017.md): Cessna 182F · Elko, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 12, 2009 · N3567Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taking off in known gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR10CA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA015.md): Let Blanik L-13 · Llano, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 11, 2009 · N948LC · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper use of the airbrakes while on approach for landing.
- [NTSB WPR10CA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA013.md): Cessna 172H · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 10, 2009 · N51302 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff ground roll.
- [NTSB CEN10FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA011.md): Cessna 150F · Alexandria, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2009 · N8642S · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the wingman to maintain proper separation from the lead airplane during formation maneuvers. Contributing to the accident was lead's abrupt right bank and both pilots' lack of formation training.
- [NTSB WPR10LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA010.md): Cruz SE5A Replica · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 2009 · N3944U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during initial climb, which resulted in a stall/spin and impact with the ground.
- [NTSB CEN10CA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA020.md): Franklin Pitts Special S-1 · Alamosa, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 9, 2009 · N59JT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control on takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN10CA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA013.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Bingham, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 9, 2009 · N54750 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's impairment due to alcohol consumption and failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB WPR10FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA009.md): Piper PA-12 · Burlington, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2009 · N2087C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's in-flight loss of control due to his failure to correctly connect the elevator control cables during the restoration/rebuild of the airplane. Contributing to this accident was the pilot's decision to perform a high-speed taxi test prior to having…
- [NTSB CEN10CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA017.md): Cameron Z77 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 8, 2009 · N4502V · Minor damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the balloon during the approach and landing.
- [NTSB CEN10FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA007.md): Beech 100 · Aurora, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2009 · N2TX · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel management.
- [NTSB ERA10LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA007.md): Case Richard L VAN RV-6 · Magnolia, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2009 · N455RC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meterological conditions and his subsequent failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight evaluation of the weather.
- [NTSB WPR10WA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10WA036.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Narrogin, Australia, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 3, 2009 · VH-ODP · Substantial damage
  > On October 3, 2009, at 1130 Western Standard Time, an Air Tractor AT-502, VH-ODP, operated by Agricair Pty Limited, as an agricultural flight collided with the ground while maneuvering 47 Km east northeast of Narrogin, Australia. Visual meteorological…
- [NTSB ERA10CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA002.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Highgate, VT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 3, 2009 · N9237P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management which resulted in loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN10TA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10TA006.md): Beech E18S · Jones Creek, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 3, 2009 · N797SB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid the radio tower.
- [NTSB CEN10LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA002.md): Piper J3C-65 · Rosemount, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2009 · N70585 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB WPR10LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA001.md): Cessna 180 · Mitchell, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2009 · N1621C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s lack of understanding of the airplane’s fuel system, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA10CA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA001.md): Bell 47D1 · Dorrance, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 2, 2009 · N74004 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA005.md): Beech A36 · Refugio, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2009 · N991PP · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to follow the correct engine restart checklist.
- [NTSB CEN10LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA001.md): Dusenberry Mark J 1905 Wright Flyer · Dayton, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2009 · N3635N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the flight, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR09CA474](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA474.md): Cessna T182T · Granite Falls, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2009 · N2183P · Substantial damage
  > Landing in rugged terrain for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09LA472](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA472.md): American Legend AL3 · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2009 · N18MK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR09LA471](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA471.md): Arrow Falcon Exporters OH-58A+ · Myrtle Creek, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2009 · N298CP · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09CA541](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA541.md): Cessna 172P · Pensacola, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 27, 2009 · N55437 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain control during landing due to the separation of the nose landing gear upper scissor from the nose gear assembly. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate visual examination performed during the annual inspection.
- [NTSB WPR09CA469](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA469.md): Cessna 182 · Parowan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 26, 2009 · N1040D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470/sequence.md?page=179

## 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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