# 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 CHI08CA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA121.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Vermillion, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 18, 2008 · N32394 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the crosswind condition. Contributing to the accident were the crosswind and the soft terrain.
- [NTSB LAX08CA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA114.md): Murphy Murphy Rebel · Grass Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 17, 2008 · N3VK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB DEN08LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA079.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Reserve, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 2008 · N6260J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of aircraft control, resulting in an inadvertent stall. Contributing factors in this accident were the sudden windshift to a gusting tailwind, an uphill runway, high density altitude, the pilot's failure to use all available runwayt, and his…
- [NTSB LAX08FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08FA109.md): Piper PA-23-160 · San Dimas, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2008 · N4080P · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power in the left engine due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff following the power loss.
- [NTSB DEN08LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA077.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer G-164B · Angleton, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2008 · N8237K · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and his failure to maintain clearance from the tranmission lines. A factor in this accident was the unmarked transmission wires.
- [NTSB DEN08GA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08GA076.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Fort Carson, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Apr 16, 2008 · N602AA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control following the jettison of the load during an aerial fire flighting mission, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident were the improperly configured aircraft…
- [NTSB LAX08LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA108.md): Cessna 150L · Columbia, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2008 · N1364Q · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's decision to attempt takeoff with an engine discrepancy and subsequent failure to abort takeoff when the airplane did not attain adequate airspeed during the initial climb, resulting in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident…
- [NTSB ANC08FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08FA053.md): Eurocopter AS 350 B2 · Chickaloon, AK · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2008 · N213EH · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight overtorque of the engine-to-transmission driveshaft resulting in disconnection of the main transmission from the engine. The overtorque likely occurred due to an in-flight main rotor blade contact with snow-covered terrain, precluding significant…
- [NTSB LAX08LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA103.md): Artic S-1B2 · Rock River, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2008 · N73WY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering that led to an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor in the accident was the low altitude of the flight that reduced the time available for recovery from an upset.
- [NTSB MIA08LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA089.md): Dayon Lancair Legacy · Lakeland, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2008 · N1177M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's distraction with the canopy during takeoff.
- [NTSB DEN08IA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08IA080.md): Hill Hatz CB-1 · Erie, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2008 · N8032Y · Minor damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A contributing factor was the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC08LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA052.md): Piper J5A · Big Lake, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2008 · N38149 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during takeoff/initial climb for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB NYC08CA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA166.md): Wim J Huisman Velocity 173 Fixed · Ocala, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 12, 2008 · N127DH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the wind gusts.
- [NTSB LAX08FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08FA101.md): Cessna 310Q · Compton, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2008 · N6231Q · Substantial damage
  > The loss of both engines' power during approach due to fuel exhaustion that resulted from the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to verify the quantity of fuel on board the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX08CA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA100.md): Questair Venture · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 12, 2008 · N36V · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left side master brake cylinder that led to a loss of braking capability during landing rollout. A contributing factor was the presence of a ditch next to the runway's end.
- [NTSB DEN08CA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA075.md): Cessna 182N · Amarillo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 12, 2008 · N9008G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing. Contributing to the accident were the crosswind, gusty wind conditions and the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC08CA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA051.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Stevensville, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 12, 2008 · N403DS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged speed/distance during landing.
- [NTSB LAX08CA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA110.md): Snobird Charger · Toledo, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 11, 2008 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the flight controls during takeoff.
- [NTSB DEN08LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA074.md): Grumman American AA-5A · Beaumont, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2008 · N9764U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control in cruise flight and encounter with a thunderstorm. Contributing to the accident was an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB CHI08LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA101.md): Cessna 172K · Roseglen, ND · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2008 · N7490G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain obstacle clearance from the TV antenna during a low altitude maneuver. Contributing factors were the antenna, the night conditions, and pilot impairment due to alcohol.
- [NTSB ANC08FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08FA050.md): Grumman G-21A · Unalaska, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2008 · N741 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a truck while landing, and the vehicle operator's decision to ignore runway warning signals. Contributing to the accident was an inoperative vehicle gate system and the failure of airport management to adequately…
- [NTSB LAX08CA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA095.md): Curtiss-Wright Travel Air 4000 · Carlsbad, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 9, 2008 · N4418 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate crosswind compensation and failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout.
- [NTSB DFW08LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA095.md): Hawker Beechcraft G36 · El Dorado, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 2008 · N984W · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of the fuel manifold valve's brass plug. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable landing area for the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA08CA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA109.md): Piper J3C-65 · Bisbee, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 8, 2008 · N3228N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain/maintain sufficient airspeed after takeoff, which resulted in a stall/mush condition.
- [NTSB SEA08LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA105.md): Glasair Glasair III · Cheyenne, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2008 · C-GGTM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to continue VFR flight into instrument meteorological weather conditions. Contributing to the accident were low ceilings, snow and whiteout conditions.
- [NTSB SEA08CA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA107.md): Cessna 152 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 7, 2008 · N5259B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty wind condition, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain while landing. A contributing factor was the gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB NYC08FA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA157.md): Cartwright H Jr/Cottrell M RV-10 · Seale, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2008 · N210HM · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's in-flight loss of control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident were the weather conditions and the pilot-in-command's lack of flight experience in the accident airplane.
- [NTSB NYC08CA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA159.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 7, 2008 · N9233X · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's loss of directional control on landing. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind and wind gusts.
- [NTSB NYC08LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA152.md): Cessna P210N · Louisville, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2008 · N734JV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB NYC08CA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA154.md): American AA-1A · Alabaster, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 6, 2008 · N7UX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to utilize carburetor heat during a power off approach.
- [NTSB NYC08CA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA153.md): Luscombe 8A · Lincoln, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 6, 2008 · N2209K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-rated-passenger's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB MIA08CA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA087.md): American Grumman AA 1B · State College, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 6, 2008 · N15FA · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB DFW08CA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA096.md): Cessna C-182 · Porter, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 6, 2008 · N42892 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control due to the partial failure of the left brake.
- [NTSB DEN08CA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA073.md): Cessna 170B · Fort Collins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 6, 2008 · N2232D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI08CA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA105.md): Schultz Mini 500 · Batavia, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 6, 2008 · N62GS · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the helicopter's centrifugal clutch during hover which led to the pilot's inability to maintain control of the craft and its subsequent impact with the ground.
- [NTSB DFW08TA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08TA092.md): Robinson R44 · Topeka, KS · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 5, 2008 · N402PD · Substantial damage
  > A malfunctioning magneto, resulting in a high engine rpm and low rotor warning indications. A contributing factor was the impact with a light pole, during the precautionary landing.
- [NTSB SEA08CA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA103.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Alturas, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 4, 2008 · N2092E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions. The wind gusts were a contributing factor.
- [NTSB DEN08LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA071.md): Hiller UH-12E · La Porte, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2008 · N40289 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of tail rotor effectiveness. Contributing factors were the sudden windshift to a tailwind, and the pilot initiating a hovering turn in ground effect.
- [NTSB CHI08CA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA114.md): Bardouche Quad City Ultralight · Pulaski, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 4, 2008 · N423V · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise due to the separation of the spark plug because of the loose threads. Contributing to the accident was trees.
- [NTSB SEA08CA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA102.md): Piper PA-22/20 · Three Forks, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 3, 2008 · N1139C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during landing. A gusting crosswind was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB NYC08CA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA151.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Columbus, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 3, 2008 · N1755T · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's improper decision to abort the takeoff after the cabin door latch opened. Contributing to the accident was the cabin door unlatching.
- [NTSB LAX08FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08FA092.md): Beech 95-B55 · Benson, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 2008 · N20480 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged speed and altitude during approach that led to a long landing and his subsequent failure to maintain control during an attempted go-around. Contributing to the accident were the dark night, the pilot's low total night flight experience,…
- [NTSB CHI08CA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA103.md): Koleno Titan T-51 · Geneva, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 3, 2008 · N614TB · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the propeller pitch control mechanism during approach. Contributing to the accident were the inability of the pilot to maintain airspeed and altitude, and the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB LAX08IA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08IA093.md): Bennett Lancair 320 · Hillsboro, OR · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2008 · N456 · Minor damage
  > The malfunction of the airplane's battery and alternator that resulted in the failure of the landing gear to extend and lock in place.
- [NTSB SEA08LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA101.md): Jihlavan KP 5 ASA · Marana, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2008 · N31KP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an airspeed above stalling speed (Vs) during an emergency landing after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate preflight inspection, and the airplane's canopy coming partially open shortly after takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA08LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA100.md): Cessna 182A · Buckeye, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2008 · N5931B · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB LAX08CA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA111.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 30, 2008 · N5521J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and delay in aborting the takeoff. Contributing to the accident were wind gusts and a crosswind.
- [NTSB SEA08CA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA099.md): Beechcraft 35-C33A · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 29, 2008 · N4833J · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to the pilot's improper preflight and failure to select a tank containing fuel before takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC08LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA150.md): Hatle Rans S-12 · Rincon, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2008 · N6189 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during initial climb which led to an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB MIA08CA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA084.md): Grumman American AA5B · Marlboro, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 29, 2008 · N333FT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind gusts while on final approach.

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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=200

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