# 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 CHI08CA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA223.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Ambia, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2008 · N3169R · Substantial damage
  > The altitude/clearance not obtained/maintained by the pilot while maneuvering over an agricultural field during an aerial application. Contributing factors were the sunglare in the direction of flight, the low altitude of the operation, and the upslope of the…
- [NTSB CHI08CA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA220.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Lake View, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2008 · N9193F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not obtaining/maintaining altitude/clearance from the power line while performing an aerial application maneuver.
- [NTSB DFW08CA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA199.md): Grumman G-164A · Newport, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 25, 2008 · N519Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors were the high temperature and tailwind.
- [NTSB DFW08CA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA198.md): Robinson R22 · Rosharon, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 25, 2008 · N2330Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident was the low altitude.
- [NTSB CHI08CA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA221.md): Cessna 150G · Grand Rapids, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 25, 2008 · N8668J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident were the crosswind and wind gusts.
- [NTSB LAX08FA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08FA244.md): Cessna A185F · Shelton, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2008 · N6320N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to attain and maintain adequate airspeed during initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CHI08CA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA210.md): Bell 47G-3B-2 · Lafetyette, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 24, 2008 · N4029G · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during an aerial application flight due to a fatigue fracture of the carburetor heat control valve spring and the inadequate maintenance inspection by the pilot/mechanic. An additional cause was the low altitude of the operation.
- [NTSB CHI08CA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA207.md): Tuth RV-3 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 24, 2008 · N3149U · Substantial damage
  > The compensation for wind conditions disregarded by the pilot and the inadequate in-flight planning/decision making by the plot during approach to the destination airport. A contributing factor was the quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB LAX08LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA242.md): Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau DG-100G · Truckee, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2008 · N132S · Substantial damage
  > A malfunction of the tow release mechanism.
- [NTSB DEN08LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA128.md): Beech 35-C33A · Longmont, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2008 · N7965M · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons undetermined. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN08LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA127.md): Schempp-Hirth Ventus A · Midlothian, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2008 · N47JD · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control due to an incapacitating cardiac event. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's poor decision to fly with known serious medical issues.
- [NTSB CHI08CA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA208.md): Ercoupe 415-G · West Jefferson, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2008 · N94413 · Substantial damage
  > The improper preflight planning/preparation by the pilot and the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion during takeoff. Contributing factors were the pilot’s expired flight review and airman medical, the aircraft weight and balance exceeded by the pilot,…
- [NTSB CHI08CA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA206.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Lowell, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2008 · N8942W · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate preflight planning/preparation and the short field takeoff procedure not followed by the pilot. An additional cause was the delayed aborted takeoff by the pilot. A contributing factor was the trees.
- [NTSB CHI08CA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA205.md): Howell FW2C80TR · Washington, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2008 · N92FW · Substantial damage
  > The low airspeed and proper climb rate not attained by the pilot during takeoff and the inadvertent stall by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI08CA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA203.md): Enstrom F28F · Amberg, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2008 · N8626E · Substantial damage
  > The unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during a forced landing following a loss of engine power due to a cylinder head separation. Contributing to the accident was the tree.
- [NTSB NYC08LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA255.md): Cessna 402B · Ocean Ridge, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2008 · N3990C · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to add only a limited amount of fuel prior to the flight, and the fuel selector valve placards' inaccurate depiction of the airplane fuel tank…
- [NTSB DFW08CA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA195.md): Grumman 164A · Lake Providence, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2008 · N7249 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering during an aerial application. Contributing to the accident was the wind gust.
- [NTSB CHI08CA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA226.md): American AA-1A · Grantsburg, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2008 · N9483L · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB ANC08LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA089.md): Dehavilland DHC-3 · Iliamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2008 · N61FE · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the separation of the number 8 cylinder from the engine, which separated an oil line, resulting in a loss of oil and oil pressure. Contributing to the accident was the float-equipped airplane's forced landing on a road.
- [NTSB SEA08CA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA163.md): Let Blanik L-13 · Arlington, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 21, 2008 · N48029 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree while making an off-field landing in a glider. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting winds.
- [NTSB CHI08FA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08FA196.md): Czech Aircraft Works Sport Cruiser · Newark, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2008 · N602CF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane in the landing pattern. Contributing to the severity of injuries was the failure of the pilot's shoulder harness.
- [NTSB CHI08CA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA201.md): Grumman G-164D · Esmond, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 21, 2008 · N996QC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in advancing the throttle during the takeoff which resulted in inadequate airspeed and the subsequent stall/mush. Factors associated with the accident were the leaking hopper, the pilot continuing to operate the airplane with the known…
- [NTSB SEA08CA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA166.md): Cessna 180 · Lewistown, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2008 · N1710C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the variable and gusting winds, and his failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident were variable winds that were gusting to 25 knots.
- [NTSB DEN08LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA125.md): Air Tractor AT-402B · Deerfield, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2008 · N61318 · Destroyed
  > The pilot inadvertently stalling the airplane. Contributing factors in this accident were the pilot intentionally performing low altitude maneuvers (side slips), unporting and starving the engine of fuel, and his initiating a climb at low airspeed.
- [NTSB DFW08FA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08FA190.md): Piper PA-22 · Kemp, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2008 · N9980D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which led to an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB DEN08LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA124.md): Aerotek Pitts S-2A · Cleveland, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2008 · N80053 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during his attempted performance of aerobatic maneuvers shortly after takeoff.
- [NTSB DEN08CA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA126.md): Cessna 152 · Mc Alester, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 19, 2008 · N6293H · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CHI08LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA197.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Sparta, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2008 · N2133V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and the pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the airplane's overgross weight condition.
- [NTSB CHI08CA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA204.md): Indy T-Bird II · Independence, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 19, 2008 · N95172 · Substantial damage
  > The takeoff airspeed not attained and the aborted takeoff not performed by the pilot. An additional cause was the lack of familiarity with the airplane by the pilot.
- [NTSB SEA08LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA162.md): Sport Flight Talon XP · Inverness, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2008 · N1856P · Substantial damage
  > The lower rod bearing failed due to corrosion.
- [NTSB LAX08LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA231.md): Nichols Rans S-14 · Benson, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2008 · N923GN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering for landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment from recent marijuana use.
- [NTSB DFW08CA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA192.md): Grumman G-164A · Bovina, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 18, 2008 · N7832 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI08CA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA199.md): Eagle Eagle DW-1 · Bryan, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 18, 2008 · N8814L · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's improper fuel calculations. A contributing factor was the inaccurate fuel gauge.
- [NTSB CHI08CA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA198.md): Rockwell S2R · Carthage, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 18, 2008 · N8466V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident were the uneven runway, the runway edge, and the cornfield.
- [NTSB DFW08CA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA191.md): Cessna T210M · Van Horn, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 17, 2008 · N6882B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude due to his diverted attention. Contributing to the accident was complications manually extending the landing gear.
- [NTSB SEA08FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08FA161.md): Cessna 441 · Sunriver, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2008 · N441HK · Destroyed
  > The pilot's misjudged landing flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the go-around after one of the airplane's propellers struck the runway.
- [NTSB NYC08CA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA250.md): Cessna 172 N · Williamstown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 16, 2008 · N739UG · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inability to maintain directional control during the attempted aborted landing. Contributing to the severity of the accident were the trees.
- [NTSB MIA08LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA142.md): J. E. Douglas Starduster 2 · Tappahannock, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2008 · N27ED · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA08FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08FA141.md): Socata TBM700 · Kennesaw, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2008 · N484RJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during final approach resulting in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB LAX08LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA230.md): Bell UH-1H · Rock Springs, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2008 · N3276T · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 1 bearing for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX08CA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA229.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · Shafter, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 15, 2008 · N1390X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude while maneuvering. Contributing factors were the failure of the helicopter's lights during the night flight and the effect of that failure on the pilot's visual perception.
- [NTSB DEN08FA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08FA122.md): Hughes 269B · Salesville, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2008 · N469E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the crossing transmission line.
- [NTSB CHI08LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA191.md): Drochak Aventura II · Flushing, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2008 · N621CD · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI08CA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA193.md): Ayres S2R-G6 · Kilbourne, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 15, 2008 · N3105U · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate preflight planning and preparation and the aborted takeoff not performed by the pilot. Contributing to the accident were the trees and transmission wire.
- [NTSB MIA08CA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA140.md): Quad City Ultralight Challenger II · Windslow Twp, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 13, 2008 · N2785A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB LAX08CA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA228.md): Schweizer G-164B · Alturas, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 13, 2008 · N3633B · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from a fuel system contamination and a clogged fuel filter. Contributing to the accident was the rough terrain.
- [NTSB NYC08LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA247.md): Boeing B75N1 · Culpeper, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2008 · N1066M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in a quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB NYC08CA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA248.md): Cessna 172N · Edgewater, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 12, 2008 · N734AT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged distance/speed during landing.
- [NTSB DFW08CA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA184.md): Wright Avid Flyer MK IV · Lake Jackson, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 12, 2008 · N583AF · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a connecting rod failure.
- [NTSB ANC08FA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08FA087.md): Iversen Glastar SH-4 · Kenai, AK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2008 · N212DR · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during maneuvering flight, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and uncontrolled descent to the ground. Contributing to the accident was the airplane's overgross weight condition.

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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=194

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