# 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 ERA09FA537](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA537.md): Eurocopter AS-350 · Georgetown, SC · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2009 · N417AE · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s decision to continue the visual flight rules flight into an area of instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the pilot’s spatial disorientation and a loss of control of the helicopter. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate…
- [NTSB ERA09WA546](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09WA546.md): Piper PA18 · Barbones, Ecuador, Ecuador · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 25, 2009 · HC-AHD · Destroyed
  > On September 25, 2009, about 1330 central standard time, a Piper PA-18-150, Ecuadorian registration HC-AHD, registered to and operated by FumiPalma S.A., crashed following a loss of engine power, while on an approach for landing at the Pista Bardones, El Oro,…
- [NTSB ERA09CA545](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA545.md): Kermit Weeks Quicksilver · Polk City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 25, 2009 · N69MX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to adequately inspect the landing gear floats for water prior to takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN09LA605](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA605.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Troy, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2009 · N4864S · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's selection of an empty or nearly empty main tank for takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR09LA463](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA463.md): Frazier Tangent · Nampa, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2009 · N72TZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control of the airplane.
- [NTSB ERA09LA536](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA536.md): Duke Paul Challenger II · Lumberton, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2009 · N4340D · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during a go-around procedure for unknown reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09CA535](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA535.md): C A Tecnam P2002 Sier · Enterprise, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 23, 2009 · N246TS · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN09WA598](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09WA598.md): Schweizer 269C · Blackpool, United Kingdom · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 22, 2009 · G-LINX · Destroyed
  > On September 22, 2009, at 1104 universal coordinated time, a Schweizer 269C helicopter, United Kingdom registered G-LINX, registered to Heli-Lynx Limited, was destroyed when it impacted terrain near Blackpool, Lancashire, England. Visual meteorological…
- [NTSB CEN09LA597](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA597.md): Piper PA-12 · Columbia, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2009 · N3234M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which included low ceilings and fog, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of engine power as a result of water…
- [NTSB WPR09FA459](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA459.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Forest Grove, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2009 · N956SH · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew’s failure to maintain adequate main rotor speed while maneuvering, which resulted in a main rotor blade stall and an uncontrolled descent into terrain.
- [NTSB ERA09LA532](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA532.md): Ryan Navion · Fire Island, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2009 · N4467K · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel starvation as a result of a deteriorated fuel gasket.
- [NTSB ERA09LA531](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA531.md): Daniel L Patrick Kolb Mark · Mystic, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2009 · N208NS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during final approach, resulting in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of total flight experience.
- [NTSB ERA09FA526](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA526.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2009 · N2467Y · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue failure of the No. 5 engine cylinder fuel supply line, which resulted in an engine compartment fire. Also causal was the pilot's failure to immediately secure the engine/perform a forced landing after discovery of the fire, which resulted in the…
- [NTSB ERA09LA527](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA527.md): Cessna 172 · Lowndesville, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2009 · N5845A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and improper decision to continue flight into deteriorating weather conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation after entering instrument flight conditions.
- [NTSB ERA09CA533](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA533.md): Cessna 182 · Montauk, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 19, 2009 · N182HB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to attain the proper touchdown point while landing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA596](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA596.md): Aviat A-1C-180 · Princeton, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 19, 2009 · N52PH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ERA09LA528](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA528.md): Mooney M20K · Farmville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2009 · N999DJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB ERA09FA524](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA524.md): Curtis John P SEA REY · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2009 · N563JL · Substantial damage
  > The flightcrew's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering during a simulated engine failure, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB CEN09CA589](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA589.md): Diehl KR-2 · Mt. Vernon, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2009 · N4DD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare while landing with gusting winds and his failure to perform a go-around.
- [NTSB ANC09LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA100.md): Grumman G-44A · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2009 · N86627 · Substantial damage
  > A fatigue fracture of an unapproved hydraulic brake line fitting, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the installation of an unapproved part by an unknown maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB ANC09CA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA101.md): Piper PA-18-180 · Tok, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2009 · N874SC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing/takeoff area, resulting in a runway excursion and a nose over during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR09LA453](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA453.md): Quad City Challenger II · Redlands, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2009 · N732LS · Substantial damage
  > Structural failure of the right wing during the landing approach due to the separation of the wing's fabric covering.
- [NTSB WPR09LA451](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA451.md): Raytheon B200 · Hayward, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2009 · N726CB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight and failure to follow the airplane manufacturer's checklist to ensure that the rudder trim control and right propeller control…
- [NTSB ANC09LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA102.md): Piper PA-12 · Lime Village, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2009 · N2594M · Substantial damage
  > The passenger's inadvertent interference with, and application of the right brake pedal during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA09LA523](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA523.md): Cessna 208 · Sheffield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2009 · N336DN · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power due to a failure of the 1st stage sun gear output splines for unknown reasons, which resulted in a power turbine overspeed condition, with subsequent blade distress/release.
- [NTSB CEN09CA588](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA588.md): Powrachute Airwolf · New London, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 15, 2009 · N6126B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle during takeoff and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB WPR09CA478](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA478.md): Cessna T210J · Albany, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 14, 2009 · N899KM · Substantial damage
  > The malfunction of the left main wheel brake during landing due to inadequate hydraulic fluid in the left brake pedal master cylinder due to leakage.
- [NTSB ERA09CA518](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA518.md): Piper PA46 · Chamblee, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 14, 2009 · N664RS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. Contributing to the accident was pilot fatigue.
- [NTSB WPR09CA444](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA444.md): Beech V35 · Hailey, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 13, 2009 · N81895 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing in crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA09LA517](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA517.md): Cessna 172N · Hillsville, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2009 · N734TV · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB WPR09LA449](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA449.md): Schweizer SGS 1-34 · Lake Elsinore, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2009 · N7656 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the glider after the tow line released during the initial climb.
- [NTSB ERA09FA515](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA515.md): Cirrus SR-22 · Rock Hill, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2009 · N922XX · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and altitude while maneuvering after takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR09FA437](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA437.md): Cessna 152 · Coolidge, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2009 · N94741 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both safety/spotter pilots to see and avoid the other airplane.
- [NTSB WPR09LA432](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA432.md): Cessna P206B · Truckee, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2009 · N206ST · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed for flight, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with the ground. Contributing to the accident was the intermittent failure of the stall warning system due to a contaminated switch.
- [NTSB CEN09LA574](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA574.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164A · Kimball, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2009 · N6761Q · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to improper installation of an oil line fitting resulting in oil depletion.
- [NTSB WPR09LA442](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA442.md): Six Chuter SR 7 · Hooper, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2009 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate airspeed for the powered parachute while maneuvering at a low altitude.
- [NTSB ERA09LA509](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA509.md): Hebert Kitfox Speedster · Morrisville, VT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2009 · N43KA · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during the initial climb after takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA503](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA503.md): Piper PA-11 · Quincy, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2009 · N4778M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper use of flight controls following a partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment from the use of an over-the-counter sedating antihistamine.
- [NTSB ERA09LA501](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA501.md): Keithley Thomas E Starduster Too · St. Matthews, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2009 · N26TK · Substantial damage
  > A loss of airplane control during approach for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09CA564](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA564.md): Cessna 180G · Canby, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 7, 2009 · N1250W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in gusting crosswinds.
- [NTSB ANC09LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA098.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Central, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2009 · N4186Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter after an in-flight encounter with a downdraft while landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate evaluation of wind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC09CA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA094.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 7, 2009 · N54182 · Substantial damage
  > A tailwheel malfunction that limited directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion, and collision with a building.
- [NTSB ERA09LA500](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA500.md): Blum Matthew Aventura II · Boca Raton, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2009 · N6301M · Substantial damage
  > The improper assembly of both carburetors, resulting in an excessively rich fuel to air ratio and subsequent partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN09LA571](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA571.md): Messerschmitt-Boelkow-Blohm BO-105S · Thibodaux, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2009 · N131EH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain control due to the mechanic's inadvertent switching of two cyclic control tubes of different lengths during maintenance.
- [NTSB CEN09LA565](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA565.md): Bell UH-1B · Arvilla, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2009 · N204JB · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft owner/mechanic/pilot's installation of an improper tail boom assembly and the resulting fatigue failure of the tail boom's attach fittings.
- [NTSB CEN09CA566](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA566.md): Piper J3C-65 · Mondovi, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2009 · N3549W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while in the traffic pattern, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA09LA511](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA511.md): Air Creation 582SL · Strafford, NH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2009 · N699AC · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA502](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA502.md): M-Squared Sprint 1000 · Madeira Beach, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2009 · N185SQ · Substantial damage
  > A loss of torque to the gearbox engine-side coupling flange bolts, which resulted in separation of the gearbox and propeller from the engine and the subsequent severing of the airplane's tail structure.
- [NTSB CEN09FA562](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA562.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2009 · N1228H · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot’s decision to attempt flight in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and an in-flight collision with a radio tower guy wire.
- [NTSB ANC09CA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA096.md): Piper PA-18 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 5, 2009 · N5773D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to land on unsuitable terrain, which resulted in a loss of control and a collision with trees.

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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=179

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