# 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 WPR22LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA305.md): Hughes Helicopters 369E · Ely, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 15, 2022 · N500AR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering at a low altitude.
- [NTSB WPR22FA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA304.md): Aviat A-1A · Yellow Pine, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 15, 2022 · N26HV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an initial climb, which resulted in the exceedance of the critical angle of attack, subsequent aerodynamic stall, and impact with terrain. Contributing was the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane…
- [NTSB GAA22WA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA255.md): Piper PA28 · Nipigon, Canada · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Aug 14, 2022 · C-FYSZ · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA22LA372](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA372.md): Thomas Wayne L THOMAS' Flyer · Searsmont, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 13, 2022 · N35WT · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during the initial climb for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB WPR22FA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA298.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Blyn, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 10, 2022 · N379DH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s continued operation of the airplane with known mechanical malfunctions with the flight displays, and his continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an inflight collision with terrain while maneuvering.
- [NTSB GAA22WA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA261.md): Robinson R22 · Albosaggia, Italy · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Aug 10, 2022 · I-JADE · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN22LA385](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA385.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Sparta, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 10, 2022 · N55338 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s delayed decision to reject the takeoff, resulting in a runway excursion and impact with a fence.
- [NTSB GAA22WA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA245.md): Piper PA11 · Aeródromo Chañar Ladeado, Santa Fe, Argentina · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Aug 9, 2022 · LV-NIG · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN22FA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22FA375.md): Sonex Waiex · Maxwell, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 9, 2022 · N51YX · Destroyed
  > A loss of control in flight for undetermined reasons that resulted in an impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA22LA363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA363.md): Cessna 150H · Ellenville, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 7, 2022 · N50439 · Substantial damage
  > Both pilots’ decision to perform the takeoff near maximum gross weight with 10° of flaps, contrary to the owner’s manual procedure, which resulted in the airplane’s degraded climb performance approaching high terrain.
- [NTSB CEN22LA380](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA380.md): Cessna 172 · McCarthy, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 7, 2022 · N171Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff in turbulent weather conditions.
- [NTSB ERA22LA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA356.md): Cessna 182C · Holly Ridge, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 4, 2022 · N8865T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance of powerlines on final approach.
- [NTSB CEN22LA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA365.md): Ultramagic M56C · Indianola, IA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 4, 2022 · N801UM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from powerlines.
- [NTSB ERA22FA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA351.md): Smith Aerostar 600 · South Haven Charter Township, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 2, 2022 · N9784Q · Destroyed
  > A loss of power to the left engine due to contamination of the fuel system. Contributing to the accident was the pilots’ failure to properly configure the airplane for flight with one engine inoperative.
- [NTSB ERA22FA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA350.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Cheneyville, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 2, 2022 · N9184Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control after exceeding the airplane’s critical angle of attack for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB ERA22LA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA349.md): Beech 35 · Wauchula, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 1, 2022 · N119ED · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control after landing. A contributing factor was a degraded left main landing gear wheel assembly.
- [NTSB CEN22LA354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA354.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Lamoni, IA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 1, 2022 · N4326S · Destroyed
  > A loss of airplane performance for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB CEN22LA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA352.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Washington, LA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 1, 2022 · N407CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a wire during an aerial application of a field.
- [NTSB WPR22LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA287.md): Cessna 177RG · Livermore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 30, 2022 · N2591V · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to an inadequately maintained fuel injection servo.
- [NTSB ERA22LA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA346.md): Textron G36 · Ridgeland, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 30, 2022 · N887MJ · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB ERA22FA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA344.md): Harvey J Brock Tango 2 · Melrose, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 30, 2022 · N8680G · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN22LA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA362.md): Cessna 172N · Longmont, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 30, 2022 · N6587E · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to properly supervise the student pilot, which resulted in a continued unstablized approach for landing, and the instructor’s delayed recovery that resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN22LA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA355.md): Cessna 150 · Marshall, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 30, 2022 · N6212Y · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s inadequate fuel planning and improper in-flight decision-making which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA22FA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA343.md): Eurocopter AS350 · Andalusia, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 29, 2022 · N124LN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s acute incapacitation by a syncopal episode, which resulted in the helicopter departing controlled flight and colliding with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN22LA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA344.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Dallas, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 28, 2022 · N3027J · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s inadequate maintenance of the magneto, which resulted in a loss of engine ignition, a loss of engine power, and a subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB WPR22LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA292.md): Piper PA-28-181 · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 27, 2022 · N41757 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s unstable approach and inadequate flare which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA22LA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA340.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Mariner · Hollywood, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 27, 2022 · N42WC · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate maintenance of the helicopter’s tail rotor blades, which resulted in a failure of the tail rotor drive system, and an inflight loss of yaw control from which the flight instructor was unable to recover.
- [NTSB GAA22WA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA313.md): Piper PA25 · Trinidad, Colombia · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 26, 2022 · HK 1207 · Destroyed
- [NTSB ERA22FA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA338.md): Air Tractor AT-802A · Portland, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 26, 2022 · N749LA · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other airplane during aerial application and ferry operations.
- [NTSB ERA22LA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA333.md): Stinson 108 · Batesburg, SC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 23, 2022 · N6020M · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the crankshaft gear, resulting in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR22FA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA264.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Seguin, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 22, 2022 · N8542W · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at a low altitude after being distracted when the engine cowling opened during flight, which led to a loss of control and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the…
- [NTSB CEN22LA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA333.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Waterloo, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 22, 2022 · N442JE · Substantial damage
  > The malfunction of the flight controls for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA22LA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA330.md): Bell 206B · Kenton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 21, 2022 · N39MK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA22LA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA329.md): Aeronca 7AC · Plant City, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 21, 2022 · N84423 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning.
- [NTSB CEN22LA371](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA371.md): Ayres S2R-T65 · Wyman / Washington, IA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 21, 2022 · N9899 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining sufficient altitude to clear an obstruction during the aerial application flight.
- [NTSB GAA22WA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA235.md): Air Tractor AT502 · Tiquisate, Guatemala · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 20, 2022 · TG-OLM · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA22WA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA234.md): Cessna F150 · Gödöllo, Hungary · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 19, 2022 · HA-BIF · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN22LA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA326.md): Helicopteres Guimbal Cabri G2 · Madison, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 19, 2022 · N457PA · Substantial damage
  > Loss of tail rotor effectiveness resulting in an in-flight loss of control.
- [NTSB ERA22LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA322.md): Vans RV10 · Palatka, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 18, 2022 · N910BW · Substantial damage
  > Total loss of engine power due to the improper installation of an electronic ignition system connector plug.
- [NTSB ERA22FA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA320.md): Knight AA Nieuport 28 · Basehor, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 18, 2022 · N6170 · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s incorrect installation of the left-wing strut, which resulted in a loss of airplane control during takeoff and a subsequent aerodynamic stall and spin from which the pilot could not recover.
- [NTSB CEN22LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA322.md): Aero Commander 112 · Granbury, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 18, 2022 · N1181J · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to metal contamination within the cylinder following poor maintenance.
- [NTSB CEN22LA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA321.md): Just Highlander · Bennington, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 18, 2022 · N7514N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control.
- [NTSB WPR22FA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA256.md): Cessna T337G · Gold Hill, CO · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 17, 2022 · N337KN · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering with one engine inoperative, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA22WA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA232.md): Champion 7GCBC · Trois Riviere, Quebec, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 17, 2022 · C-GOQZ · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA22LA433](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA433.md): Easter William C M-1 · Okeechobee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 16, 2022 · N150MM · Substantial damage
  > The premature placement of an airport runway closure marker short of the runway, which resulted in the airplane’s collision with the marker during the landing approach. Contributing was the pilot’s inability to see the marker due the nose-high attitude of the…
- [NTSB ERA22FA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA315.md): Piper PA12 · Middle Township, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 16, 2022 · N3703M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a missed banner pickup, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and loss of control at an altitude too low to recover.
- [NTSB ERA22LA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA321.md): Cessna 150G · Tuscaloosa, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 15, 2022 · N3301J · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s inadvertent use of the fuel mixture knob instead of the carburetor heat knob, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA22FA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA314.md): Cessna 210C · Shelby, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 15, 2022 · N3659Y · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated pilot’s decision to commence the flight in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a subsequent loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s self-induced pressure to…
- [NTSB CEN22LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA324.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Grain Valley, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 15, 2022 · N2945Q · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ANC22LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC22LA060.md): Taylorcraft F21 · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 15, 2022 · N2005Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate distance from a tree while 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=24

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