# 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 LAX08LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA181.md): Airborne Edge · Dunn, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2008 · N9393S · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around.
- [NTSB CHI08CA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA165.md): Fetherolf CH-701 · Newton Falls, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 14, 2008 · N813DJ · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during the landing approach due to fuel starvation resulting from an obstructed fuel tank vent. Factors contributing to the accident were the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing, and the airplane's low altitude at the time…
- [NTSB LAX08LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA177.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Wilder, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2008 · N48571 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power as a result of failure of the supercharger. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX08LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA179.md): Cessna 172S · Beaver, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2008 · N233GW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed during the initial climb as a result of his inadequate preflight planning and improper use of the mixture control. Contributing to the accident were the tailwind and high density altitude.
- [NTSB DEN08LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA103.md): Cessna A188B · Lyons, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2008 · N9639G · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the dirt embankment.
- [NTSB MIA08CA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA117.md): Piper J3C-65 · Fayetteville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2008 · N35702 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during climbout. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's relinquish of control to a non-certificated pilot.
- [NTSB LAX08CA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA180.md): Cessna 207 · Page, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2008 · N9100D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff. Contributing to the accident were the crosswind weather conditions and the high density altitude conditions.
- [NTSB LAX08CA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA176.md): Clarke Colin Glastar · Wenatchee, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2008 · N1935C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to initiate a timely go-around after the first bounce.
- [NTSB DFW08CA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA163.md): Cessna CE-152 · Foss, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2008 · N95028 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DEN08LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA102.md): Cessna 150G · Brenham, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2008 · N4691R · Substantial damage
  > The sudden windshift (crosswind gust), rendering directional control impossible. Contributing factors in this accident were the high speed during the aborted takeoff and trees.
- [NTSB NYC08FA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA211.md): Avid Mark IV Aerobat · Niceville, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2008 · N652DM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control during landing for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX08CA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA169.md): Cessna 172M · Byron, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 9, 2008 · N9328H · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout.
- [NTSB CHI08CA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA159.md): Cessna 172P · Athens, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 9, 2008 · N230U · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor contributing to the accident was a nose wheel vibration.
- [NTSB NYC08CA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA210.md): Bell 206L-4 · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 8, 2008 · N94PD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during hover, which resulted in an inadvertent impact with the ground.
- [NTSB LAX08CA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA172.md): Cessna T337G · GreatBarrington, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 8, 2008 · N337JJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude, and failure to attain the proper touchdown point. The pilot's delayed remedial action was also causal.
- [NTSB CHI08FA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08FA156.md): Cessna U206C · Fremont, OH · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2008 · N29122 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control for an undetermined reason, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's poor judgment in continuing to fly with his severe visual deficiency. Also contributing to the…
- [NTSB LAX08CA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA166.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Kykotsmovi, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 7, 2008 · N9276T · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and failure to ensure that adequate fuel was onboard to complete the flight.
- [NTSB DFW08LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA161.md): Cessna 150M · Forrest City, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2008 · N3266V · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering in the traffic pattern, resulting in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CHI08CA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA186.md): Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 · Luckey, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 7, 2008 · N582WH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining clearance from the high vegetation during the off airport landing. Contributing to the accident was the high vegetation.
- [NTSB CHI08CA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA170.md): Kindig Sonex · Metropolis, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 7, 2008 · N184L · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undermined reasons and the low altitude at the time of engine power loss while turning. An additional cause was the proper touchdown point not attained by the pilot, A contributing factor was the runway lights.
- [NTSB ANC08FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08FA072.md): Piper PA-18 · Quinhagak, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2008 · N897SP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at a low altitude in high winds, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and uncontrolled descent to the ground. Contributing to the accident were the high winds.
- [NTSB LAX08CA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA164.md): Cessna 172 · Santa Rosa, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 6, 2008 · N6494E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight decision making and inadequate fuel consumption calculations that resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CHI08LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA158.md): Maggs Lancair 4P · Alhambra, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2008 · N241DM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue the flight into an area of known thunderstorm activity and the in-flight structural failure of the airplane.
- [NTSB DEN08FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08FA100.md): Extra Flugzeugbau EA 300/L · Gothenburg, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2008 · N12XT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after encountering instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's recent usage of Marihuana, his impaired judgement and decision making, and the low visibility weather…
- [NTSB NYC08LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA202.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Palatka, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2008 · N230ME · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to a blockage of the engine exhaust system as a result of an internal failure of the muffler.
- [NTSB NYC08CA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA205.md): Luscombe 8A · Indiantown, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 3, 2008 · N37012 · Substantial damage
  > An inadequate annual inspection that failed to detect a damaged rudder cable which resulted in the cable's subsequent failure during takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA08CA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA150.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Logan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 2, 2008 · N8279C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was a crosswind wind gust.
- [NTSB LAX08CA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA138.md): Schweizer 300C · Ogden, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 2, 2008 · N1510A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot under instruction's encounter with a settling with power condition, and the flight instructor's failure to maintain adequate rotor rpm during the subsequent go-around. Also causal was the instructor pilot's delayed remedial action during the…
- [NTSB DEN08LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA098.md): Harms Robert M KIT FOX SE · La Porte, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2008 · N40120 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB CHI08CA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA147.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Dixon, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 2, 2008 · N2108N · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot improperly raised the flaps during the go-around, did not maintain airspeed, and stalled the airplane. The trees were a factor.
- [NTSB SEA08LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA149.md): Van Heeswyk Lightning · Marana, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2008 · N62JV · Substantial damage
  > The insufficient clamping force resulting in a fatigue fracture of the propeller extension attachment bolts and subsequent separation of the propeller assembly in flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to…
- [NTSB NYC08CA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA200.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Wildwood, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 1, 2008 · N3024Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during approach. Contributing to the accident were the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB DFW08CA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA159.md): Beech E-18 · Guymon, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 1, 2008 · N241X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll out. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind.
- [NTSB DFW08CA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA158.md): Aeros Venture · Baldwin City, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 1, 2008 · N43865 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment and the instructor's delayed remedial action to abort the landing, which resulted in a collision with a mailbox and hangar. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB SEA08CA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA148.md): Aviat A-1B · Ogden, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 31, 2008 · N172HY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A contributing factor was the variable wind condition.
- [NTSB NYC08LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA201.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2008 · N802DA · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to thermally-induced failure of a piston. Contributing to the accident was the sustained engine exposure to abnormally high operating temperatures and detonation, and the exceedance of the engine manufacturer's recommended overhaul…
- [NTSB NYC08FA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA198.md): Eurocopter Deutschland EC 135 P2+ · Pottsville, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 31, 2008 · N238AM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to ensure that both engine switches were in the FLIGHT position for takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA08LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA145.md): Poulin L/Cullen D Lancair Legacy · Murrieta, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2008 · N109DC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and the pilot's failure to maintain flying speed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and the subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB SEA08FA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08FA146.md): Cessna 172R · Monticello, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 30, 2008 · N389ES · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight collision with mountainous terrain for undetermined reasons. *This report was modified on December 10, 2009.
- [NTSB CHI08FA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08FA146.md): Piper PA28 · Hillsboro, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 30, 2008 · N9376W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to an in-flight fire as a result of a corrosion hole in the muffler that was not identified by the mechanic. Contributing to the accident was the improper emergency procedure performed for an…
- [NTSB CHI08CA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA145.md): Cessna 150 · New Berlin, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2008 · N3130V · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the pilot's failure to use the carburetor heat during the flight. Contributing factors included the carburetor icing conditions and the trees.
- [NTSB SEA08CA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA144.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Reno, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2008 · N2024Z · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain translational lift airspeed while approaching the pinnacle and the certificated flight instructor's delayed remedial action and inadequate supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB CHI08CA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA142.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2008 · N220ND · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintained directional control during the aborted landing. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's total lack of experience in the type of airplane.
- [NTSB SEA08LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA142.md): Cessna 172M · Big Bear City, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2008 · N21134 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while on approach to landing that resulted in a stall/mush. Contributing to the accident was the wind shear and the high density altitude condition.
- [NTSB ANC08CA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA070.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 28, 2008 · N57787 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was a gust of wind.
- [NTSB CHI08CA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA149.md): Mischanko Buckeye Breeze · Walkerton, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 27, 2008 · N623EM · Minor damage
  > The directional control of the parachute not obtained/maintained by the pilot during the takeoff roll. A contributing factor was separation of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB SEA08LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA140.md): Hutton KR-2 · Roseburg, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 2008 · N4GJ · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the pilot's modification of the induction system, and the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering to a landing area following the power loss.
- [NTSB LAX08CA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA155.md): Cessna 172N · Sells, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 26, 2008 · N2857E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain proper runway alignment.
- [NTSB DEN08FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08FA092.md): McDonnell Douglas Helicopter C MD 500E · Sunrise Beach, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 26, 2008 · N686F · Substantial damage
  > The loss of tail rotor effectiveness and the pilot's failure to regain aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly in known adverse weather conditions and the gusty winds generated from convective outflow. Contributing to…
- [NTSB SEA08LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA139.md): Cessna 182D · Chehalis, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 2008 · N8855X · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion caused by a missing fuel tank cap that allowed the fuel to be siphoned out. Also causal was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection at the last airport.

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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=197

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