# 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 NYC08LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA254.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Northumberland, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2008 · N61425 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate remedial action after an inadvertent encounter with loss of tail rotor effectiveness.
- [NTSB NYC08IA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08IA244.md): Agusta A109E · Augusta, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2008 · N109DU · Minor damage
  > The lack of available engine power and subsequent loss of rotor rpm due to the pilot’s departing with one engine at idle. Contributing to the incident was a corroded engine control wiring harness.
- [NTSB DFW08CA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA183.md): Grumman American AA-5A · Denton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 11, 2008 · N9678U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB DFW08CA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA182.md): Ayres S2R · Baton Rouge, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 11, 2008 · N2068B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the transmission wire.
- [NTSB CHI08CA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA192.md): Bell 47G-3B · Port Edwards, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 11, 2008 · N73995 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain control of the helicopter when he inadvertently flared the helicopter and the rotor rpm decayed as a result of sustaining bee stings during an aerial application flight. Contributing to the accidnet included the bees and the low…
- [NTSB LAX08CA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA224.md): Piper PA-18A-150 · Camarillo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 10, 2008 · N7471D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB LAX08CA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA223.md): Grumman Acft Eng G-164B · Patterson, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 10, 2008 · N6792Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles while maneuvering.
- [NTSB LAX08LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA221.md): Cessna 172RG · Moorpark, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2008 · N9627B · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the disconnection of the throttle control cable from the throttle arm due to the operator's improper maintenance. Contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX08CA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA225.md): Cessna 182J · Metaline Falls, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 9, 2008 · N300DF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged altitude and distance, which resulted in the airplane's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and a landing overrun. Contributing to the accident were trees and the short runway.
- [NTSB LAX08CA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA222.md): Cessna 172R · Byron, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 9, 2008 · N354ES · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB DFW08CA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA180.md): Mooney M20 · Rogers, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 9, 2008 · N7072V · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision.
- [NTSB CHI08CA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA184.md): Huebner RV6-A · Jerseyville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 8, 2008 · N653DF · Substantial damage
  > The muddy, unsuitable terrain encountered during the landing.
- [NTSB MIA08LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA134.md): Douglas A. Pohl Lancair IV-P · Hollywood, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2008 · N488SD · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB MIA08CA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA136.md): Schleicher ASK-21 · Elmira, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 7, 2008 · N363KS · Substantial damage
  > The glider pilot's misjudged distance/altitude while soaring.
- [NTSB LAX08CA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA243.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Canyon City, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 7, 2008 · N2851Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the gusting tailwind.
- [NTSB SEA08LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA160.md): Piper PA-28-140 · East Carbon, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2008 · N7360J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and decision to continue flight into a canyon area with questionable aircraft performance. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the precautionary landing and a high density altitude…
- [NTSB LAX08CA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA214.md): Cessna 172F · Pomona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 6, 2008 · N8881U · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and his failure to refuel the airplane.
- [NTSB DEN08LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA121.md): Cessna 337G · Point Lookout, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2008 · N53661 · Substantial damage
  > A fuel flange seal leak and water in the fuel resulting in a loss of engine power during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate preflight.
- [NTSB DEN08LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA119.md): Shannon Kevin RV-8 · Valera, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2008 · N184KS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a forced landing, which led to an aerodynamic stall, following a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's mismanagement of fuel and the low altitude at…
- [NTSB CHI08CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA181.md): Beech C23 · Schaumburg, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 6, 2008 · N6715X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind and his failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident were the gusting crosswind, and the embankment.
- [NTSB CHI08CA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA176.md): Aero Commander S2R · Clontarf, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 6, 2008 · N5519X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power transmission lines. Contributing to the accident was the power transmission lines.
- [NTSB CHI08CA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA202.md): AB Sportine Aviacija Genesis 2 · Beloit, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2008 · N58RW · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate visual lookout by the driver of the golf cart and the air/ground communications not available to the golf cart driver during movement onto an active runway while the glider was landing.
- [NTSB CHI08CA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA187.md): Piper J3C-65 · Lake In The Hil, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2008 · N30451 · Substantial damage
  > The directional control not maintained/obtained by the pilot during landing.
- [NTSB DEN08LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA118.md): Mooney M20M · Elbert, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2008 · N17RA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a go-around, resulting in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB CHI08CA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA177.md): Robinson R44 II · Ottawa, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2008 · N31138 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power transmission lines. Contributing to the accident was the unmarked power transmission lines.
- [NTSB ANC08LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA085.md): Cessna 185 · McCarthy, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2008 · N80596 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was an aerodynamic stall during the emergency landing, the pilot's fatigue, and his unfamiliarity with the…
- [NTSB MIA08LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA135.md): Piper PA-18-150 · N Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2008 · N6851Z · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the banner tow operator to inspect banners for deterioration, resulting in a portion of a banner separating in-flight from another banner tow airplane, and colliding with the accident banner tow airplane.
- [NTSB DEN08LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA120.md): Chomo EAA Biplane B1 · Schuyler, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2008 · N6WC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the wire due to his diverted attention resulting in in-flight collision with the wire. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to locate an emergency landing site.
- [NTSB CHI08LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA189.md): Roof Curtis Hawk P6E · Iowa City, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2008 · N386PE · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason and the pilot's subsequent failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CHI08CA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA183.md): Challenger II · Williamsfield, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 3, 2008 · N23764 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undertermined reasons and the unsuitable landing area encountered during the forced landing. Contributing to the accident were the trees and the residence.
- [NTSB SEA08LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA158.md): Mauck RV-6A · Sierraville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2008 · N27WR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with trees and terrain while maneuvering Contributing to the accident was the reduced visibility in the area due to smoke.
- [NTSB LAX08LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA211.md): Cessna 152 · Piru, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2008 · N25490 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB LAX08CA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA209.md): Aerostar International S-77A · Boulder, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 2, 2008 · N9014W · Substantial damage
  > An encounter with a sudden gust of wind, which rendered the balloon uncontrollable and led to a collision with a tree.
- [NTSB CHI08LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA180.md): Smith Aerostar 601P · Alexandria, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2008 · N601TS · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI08CA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA179.md): Cessna 195 · Lansing, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 2, 2008 · N4408C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind condition during landing. Contributing to the accident was the strong gusting crosswind condition.
- [NTSB LAX08CA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA210.md): Cessna TU206G · Coeur d'Alene, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 1, 2008 · N4776U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment and clearance from a large rock on the side of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot to maintain the runway environment of his private strip clear of obstructions.
- [NTSB DFW08CA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA188.md): Bell 47G-3B · Mullen, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 1, 2008 · N8468E · Substantial damage
  > The plot's distraction with the chemical load resulting the failure to maintain control of the helicopter. A factor was no suitable terrain for landing.
- [NTSB CHI08CA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA188.md): Cessna 177A · Rhinelander, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 1, 2008 · N2295Y · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor was the berm encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI08CA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA175.md): Beech A36 · Dwight, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 1, 2008 · N6051M · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the highway signpost that the airplane impacted during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB SEA08LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA156.md): Cessna TR182 · Bend, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2008 · N7XZ · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the crankshaft during cruise flight due to fatigue.
- [NTSB SEA08LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA155.md): Cessna 172M · Oakland, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2008 · N61736 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to oil starvation. The oil starvation event was due to the failure of maintenance personnel to tighten the mounting bolts for the newly installed vacuum pump.
- [NTSB CHI08CA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA174.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Greenwood, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2008 · N4433T · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial actions that resulted in a loss of control during the go-around maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the gusting wind condition.
- [NTSB ANC08FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08FA079.md): Piper PA-18 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2008 · N2581P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in a gusty crosswind.
- [NTSB NYC08CA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA236.md): Glasflugel Standard Libelle · Front Royal, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 29, 2008 · N184W · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control was not maintained during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was turbulence and inadvertent flight into adverse weather.
- [NTSB NYC08CA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA233.md): Cessna T182T · Lincoln Park, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 29, 2008 · N357TG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing. Contributing to the accident was the wet runway and hydroplaning conditions.
- [NTSB LAX08CA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA218.md): Cessna 180G · Heber, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 29, 2008 · N98FC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind weather conditions.
- [NTSB LAX08CA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA204.md): Aeronca 7DC · Elk River, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 29, 2008 · N83056 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB DFW08FA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08FA170.md): Cessna U206F · Santa Rosa, NM · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2008 · N2905Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain safe flying airspeed for undetermined reasons resulting in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB DFW08CA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA171.md): Mooney M20 · Lake Ft Gibson, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 29, 2008 · N1287X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control while maneuvering the aircraft.
- [NTSB DEN08MA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08MA116.md): Bell 407 · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · 7 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2008 · N407GA · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Both helicopter pilots’ failure to see and avoid the other helicopter on approach to the helipad. Contributing to the accident were the failure of N407GA’s pilot to follow flight arrival route guidelines, and the failure of N407MJ’s pilot to follow…

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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
```

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