# 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 WPR09CA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA300.md): North American/Victoria MNT LT AT-6A · Olympia, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2009 · N9793Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind gust and failure to maintain directional control while landing.
- [NTSB WPR09LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA299.md): Ayres S2R-600 · Saint Anthony, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2009 · N3089K · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA298.md): Simmons Vans RV-8A · Cameron Park, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2009 · N773JM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing with gusting winds.
- [NTSB ERA09LA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA357.md): Luscombe 8 · Chipley, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2009 · N41915 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of power due to the use of automotive gasoline that contained ethanol, which was prohibited by the operating limitations. Contributing to the accident was the pilot/owner's failure to obtain and comply with the applicable operating limitations.
- [NTSB ERA09LA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA356.md): Chris Mitchell Titan Tornado · Chadbourn, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2009 · N259CM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during initial climb following a loss of engine power. The reason for the power loss was not determined.
- [NTSB ERA09FA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA355.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Naples, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2009 · N9421K · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the improper installation of the right magneto by maintenance personnel resulting in subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate 100-Hour inspection by the mechanic when he failed to note that…
- [NTSB WPR09LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA293.md): Champion 7ECA · Lake Elsinore, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2009 · N8339V · Substantial damage
  > A loss of airplane control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09FA363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA363.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Crystal, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2009 · N214BN · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a loss of aircraft control during a go-around. Factors associated with the accident were the dark night lighting conditions, moderate to heavy rain, and fatigue.
- [NTSB ANC09LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA058.md): Cessna 207 · Crooked Creek, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2009 · N1623U · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB ERA09CA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA350.md): Beech C17B · Stevensville, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 14, 2009 · N47024 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN09LA353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA353.md): Burkhart Grob G103C Twin III Acro · Gregory, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2009 · N103MS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during the turn to return for landing, which resulted an inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the ground winch tow cable shortly after takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR09LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA286.md): Wermling KR-2 Rand Robinson · Anaconda, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2009 · N40908 · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed and aircraft control during initial climb resulting in a stall/spin.
- [NTSB ERA09LA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA347.md): Cessna 150H · Lawrenceville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2009 · N22075 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB ERA09LA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA344.md): Dehavilland DHC-6 Twin · Orange, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2009 · N204EH · No damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to perform a low-level maneuver over a populated skydive landing area and his inadequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB ERA09FA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA343.md): Cessna 177 RG · Gilford, NH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2009 · N52670 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to oil exhaustion from the fracture of the nipple for the engine oil cooler return line. Contributing to the accident was the mechanic's signoff and release of the airplane without performing the required engine run-up following an…
- [NTSB ERA09LA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA339.md): Pilatus PC-12/47 · Bridgeport, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2009 · N877AF · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew's misjudgment of speed and distance, which resulted in an overrun of the wet runway.
- [NTSB CEN09LA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA355.md): Aero Commander S2R · Cordova, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2009 · N1734S · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance with terrain after clearing an obstacle during an agricultural application pass.
- [NTSB ANC09CA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA056.md): Maule M-5-235C · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 12, 2009 · N407X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area with an unfavorable wind.
- [NTSB WPR09FA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA284.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Morristown, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2009 · N149SH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power line.
- [NTSB CEN09LA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA350.md): Peterson Allen L Dragonfly II · Arthur, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2009 · N360KK · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment due to the use of a over-the-counter medication with sedative effects and spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB WPR09CA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA283.md): Smith Albert F Challenger TWO · Moses Lake, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2009 · N7095K · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain lateral roll control of the airplane. Also causal was the flight instructor's failure to effectively communicate his instruction to relinquish the flight controls…
- [NTSB CEN09PA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09PA348.md): Agusta A109E · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 1 · Final report · Jun 10, 2009 · N606SP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to take off from a remote, mountainous landing site in dark (moonless) night, windy, instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident were an organizational culture that prioritized mission execution over aviation safety…
- [NTSB ERA09IA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09IA331.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Elkin, NC · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2009 · N34TG · Minor damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 2 piston as a result of a fatigue crack of undetermined origin.
- [NTSB ERA09CA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA333.md): Chatham Robert M RV6-A · Gilbert, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 9, 2009 · N55EC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the airspeed indicator that became inoperative during the landing approach.
- [NTSB CEN09LA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA345.md): Curtiss Moses Aerolite · Los Lunas, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2009 · N43598 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's fuel mismanagement.
- [NTSB ERA09LA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA329.md): Sorenson Lightning · Brevard, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2009 · N130DS · Substantial damage
  > Both pilots failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering after a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN09CA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA349.md): Great Lakes 2T-1A-2 · Hamilton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 7, 2009 · N3812F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree while on short final.
- [NTSB ERA09LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA325.md): Smith Bret B Searey · Knoxville, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2009 · N169GW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB ERA09LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA324.md): De Havilland Vampire MK-3 · Rochester, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2009 · N6878D · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to oil starvation.
- [NTSB CEN09CA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA344.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Murray, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 6, 2009 · N43524 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering at a low altitude.
- [NTSB ANC09CA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA051.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 6, 2009 · N7796Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed on final approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA338.md): Garrett Rans S-6ES · Williamsburg, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 5, 2009 · N213KT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/builder's improper installation of the fuel line cable-tie, which resulted in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR09CA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA276.md): Cessna A185F · Wenatchee, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 2, 2009 · N1015F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged approach and failure to attain the proper touchdown point.
- [NTSB ERA09LA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA316.md): Rick Campbell Zenith-STOL CH801 · Gallman, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2009 · N1399X · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the flightcrew's improper fuel management.
- [NTSB ERA09CA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA322.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Caldwell, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 31, 2009 · N811SA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to ensure that he could operate the rudder pedals without interference.
- [NTSB WPR09CA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA262.md): Cessna 210 · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2009 · N210AK · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to activate the fuel boost pump when attempting an engine restart. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use a checklist.
- [NTSB CEN09CA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA314.md): Jabiru J230-SP · Delavan, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 24, 2009 · N685J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model airplane.
- [NTSB WPR09LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA264.md): Polit Kitfox Ser 5 Outback · Apple Valley, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2009 · N781VP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB WPR09LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA263.md): Lanham Lancair IV · Seligman, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2009 · N144L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control during en route descent while operating in known icing conditions.
- [NTSB WPR09FA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA258.md): Cessna 320D · Fallon, NV · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 23, 2009 · N320KP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN09CA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA334.md): Aerotrike Safari · Lake City, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 23, 2009 · N8035W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb.
- [NTSB CEN09CA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA315.md): Holsclaw Francis E Starduster · Ranger, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 23, 2009 · N42WT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control due to the buckling of the right landing gear as a result of corrosion.
- [NTSB WPR09LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA253.md): Gauchat Safari · Rock Springs, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 2009 · N147MD · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the main rotor head during cruise flight as a result of cyclic fatigue of the main rotor head spindle. The fatigue crack was due to an inadequate manufacturing process.
- [NTSB ERA09WA354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09WA354.md): Robinson R-44 · Vitoria da Conquista, Brazil · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 22, 2009 · PR-NDF · Destroyed
  > On May 22, 2009, at 2139 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), a Brazilian registered Robinson R-44, PR-NDF, was destroyed when it impacted the ground during approach to land at the Vitoria da Conquista Airport (SBQV), Vitoria da Conquista, Brazil. The pilot and…
- [NTSB CEN09CA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA317.md): Cessna 182E · Martinsville, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 22, 2009 · N3229Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point during landing and his delay in initiating a successful go-around, which resulted in a loss of airspeed and an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN09CA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA313.md): WSK PZL Mielec M-18A · DeWitt, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 22, 2009 · N7056U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the well stand-pipe during the takeoff climb.
- [NTSB WPR09LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA254.md): Mooney M20J · Healdsburg, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2009 · N4718H · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during the takeoff initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09CA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA256.md): Westerhout/Gagnier Escapade · Healdsburg, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 21, 2009 · N29DY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional/lateral control during the initial climb.
- [NTSB CEN09LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA311.md): Thornton RV-6A · Plainwell, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2009 · N39JT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09CA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA320.md): Beech B19 · Winsted, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 21, 2009 · N3214L · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare during the soft-field landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision during the landing.

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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=184

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