# 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 WPR20CA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA271.md): Ryan ST3KR · Port Townsend, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Aug 16, 2020 · N62130 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with vegetation.
- [NTSB CEN20CA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA344.md): Beech 35 · White Owl, SD · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Aug 16, 2020 · N6643Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with an obstacle and terrain.
- [NTSB CEN20CA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA337.md): Evektor Aerotechnik L13 · Frankenmuth, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Aug 16, 2020 · N334BA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to stow the speed brake prior to attempting takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA20LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA286.md): Just JA 30 Superstol · Clover, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 15, 2020 · N146BB · Substantial damage
  > The separation of a spark plug lead, resulting in a partial loss of engine power and collision with trees.
- [NTSB WPR20CA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA269.md): Cessna 182 · Cascade, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Aug 13, 2020 · N92403 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue the unstable approach which resulted in an inadequate flare, bounced landing and collision with trees following a delayed go around.
- [NTSB WPR20CA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA260.md): Evektor Aerotechnik Sportstar · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Aug 9, 2020 · N644SB · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate decision to make a premature turn onto a taxiway which resulted in a collision with a taxiway sign.
- [NTSB CEN20LA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA329.md): Piper PA22 · Burlington, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 9, 2020 · N6849B · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice while on the ground, which resulted in reduced climb capability and impact with trees during the initial climb.
- [NTSB CEN20LA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA328.md): Bell 206 · Marathon, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 8, 2020 · N284S · Destroyed
  > The in-flight loss of helicopter control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB CEN20CA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA332.md): Piper PA28R · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Aug 8, 2020 · N4964S · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor did not maintain a proper approach path and landing flare during a landing with a tailwind, which resulted in a hard landing and damaged landing gear. During the subsequent landing with damaged landing gear, the flight instructor lost…
- [NTSB WPR20LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA258.md): Cessna T210 · Hanna, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 7, 2020 · N761RG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed after a partial loss of power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall from which the pilot could not recover.
- [NTSB ERA20LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA278.md): Cessna P210 · Allendale, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 7, 2020 · N6300W · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power as a result of fuel starvation due to contamination from a thermoplastic polymer used in the fuel system. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to report debris observed in the fuel system during previous preflight…
- [NTSB WPR20CA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA253.md): Robert D Carr Jr Cavalon · Upper Lake, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Aug 4, 2020 · N635BC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s distraction and failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a low altitude maneuver, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR20CA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA262.md): Head AX8 88 · Jackson, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Aug 3, 2020 · N45303 · Minor damage
  > The balloon pilot’s inability to maintain altitude during un-forecasted weather, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR20CA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA250.md): Cessna A185 · Kalispell, MT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Aug 3, 2020 · N185GK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive speed while landing on a wet grass runway, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a fence.
- [NTSB ERA20LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA273.md): Eurocopter EC130 · Knoxville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 3, 2020 · N55GJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's entry into vortex ring state and his inability to arrest the helicopter's descent while maneuvering for landing.
- [NTSB WPR20LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA256.md): Cessna 172 · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 2, 2020 · N55231 · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s collision with a bird while maneuvering in the airport traffic pattern.
- [NTSB ERA20LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA272.md): Piper PA 30 · Alabaster, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 2, 2020 · N7750Y · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control and lack of climb performance shortly after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence, resulting in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN20LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA322.md): Quad City Challenger · Jonesboro, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 2, 2020 · N990SS · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to the use of improper fuel in the airplane by the non-certificated pilot.
- [NTSB ERA20LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA271.md): American AA 5 · Dunnellon, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 1, 2020 · N7192L · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of improper installation and inspection of the airplane’s fuel system. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of certification and knowledge in aircraft maintenance.
- [NTSB ERA20LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA270.md): Piper PA31 · Sumter, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 1, 2020 · C-GXKS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s fuel mismanagement during flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power from both engines due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB WPR20LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA245.md): Cessna 337 · Ennis, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 30, 2020 · N337V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed while attempting an evasive maneuver from a boxed canyon, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and impact with mountainous terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot-in-command’s…
- [NTSB CEN20LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA309.md): Cessna A188 · Corsica, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 27, 2020 · N53163 · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control.
- [NTSB CEN20CA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA312.md): Air Tractor AT 602 · Tiro, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 27, 2020 · N602FH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance while attempting to fly under power lines during an aerial application pass.
- [NTSB WPR20LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA239.md): Vans RV7 · Henefer, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 26, 2020 · N514BS · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to the separation of the idler gear shaft bolts as a result of improper installation, which allowed for the idler gear to become disengaged.
- [NTSB WPR20LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA238.md): Piper PA32R · West Jordan, UT · Accident · 5 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 25, 2020 · N7677C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the airplane’s speed during takeoff near the airplane’s maximum gross weight in high-density altitude conditions, which resulted in the exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and led to an aerodynamic stall, loss…
- [NTSB ERA20CA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA265.md): Piper PA28R · Fernandina Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 25, 2020 · N31720 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gear to extend prior to landing, which could not be duplicated during postaccident tests.
- [NTSB CEN20LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA306.md): Air Tractor AT502 · Grant, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 25, 2020 · N502KJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering during an agricultural flight, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and a loss of control at too low of an altitude to recover. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s…
- [NTSB CEN20CA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA307.md): Vans Vans RV 6 · Imperial, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 25, 2020 · N327WB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight performance planning and his decision not to utilize all available runway during high density altitude operations which led to an inflight loss of control and subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN20LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA304.md): Brantly B2B · Monrovia, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 24, 2020 · N383ES · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of control after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB ERA20LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA258.md): Cessna 182 · Pottstown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 21, 2020 · N4092D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure that sufficient fuel was onboard for nonlevel flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN20CA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA300.md): Robinson R44 · Dickeyville, WI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2020 · N570WH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain clearance from wires during an aerial application flight.
- [NTSB CEN20CA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA296.md): Cessna 170B · Bloomington, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2020 · N8193A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain/maintain directional control during landing that resulted in a ground loop and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA20CA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA253.md): Air Tractor AT502 · Washington, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 15, 2020 · N2038Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional during landing on a wet grass runway.
- [NTSB ERA20CA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA252.md): Furlong CA-6 · Manville, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 14, 2020 · N12LF · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional control on takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN20CA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA284.md): Beech 95 55 · Spring, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 14, 2020 · N1332Z · Substantial damage
  > Excessive wear of the left brake liners which reduced brake effectiveness resulting in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA20CA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA246.md): Piper PA22 · Cortland, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 13, 2020 · N2716P · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic’s incorrect rigging of the aileron control cables, which resulted in a reversal of aileron control inputs applied by the pilot during the takeoff. Also causal was the mechanic’s inadequate post-maintenance inspection and the pilot's inadequate…
- [NTSB WPR20CA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA219.md): Cessna 172 · Concord, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 12, 2020 · N9559D · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain airplane control when the airplane drifted off of runway centerline and subsequently collided with a taxiway sign during a go-around.
- [NTSB WPR20CA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA218.md): Rans S6 · Richland, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 12, 2020 · N644RS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to arrest a descent rate or maintain altitude after encountering a downdraft while maneuvering at low altitude near mountainous terrain that resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR20LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA216.md): Schleicher ASW27 · Ely, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 11, 2020 · N167TM · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of glider control while maneuvering near a mountain ridge in downdrafts and dry microbursts at an altitude that precluded recovery.
- [NTSB WPR20CA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA232.md): Cessna U206 · Nenana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 11, 2020 · N756DJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a soft field takeoff on a dirt airstrip, which resulted in an impact with a vehicle.
- [NTSB CEN20LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA273.md): Aerospatiale AS355 · Rifle, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 11, 2020 · N708AC · Destroyed
  > A loss of tail rotor effectiveness, the pilot’s subsequent loss of helicopter control, and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN20LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA278.md): Grumman G164 · Springfield, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 10, 2020 · N6917K · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of visibility in the cockpit due to foam created by the chemicals loaded in the hopper, which resulted in collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the combining of chemicals known to produce foam and the pilot’s failure to…
- [NTSB WPR20LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA215.md): Cessna 150 · Port Orchard, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 8, 2020 · N22393 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to go around from an unstable approach, which resulted in insufficient airplane performance to climb above rising terrain and a subsequent aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR20CA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA217.md): Cessna 182 · Absarokee, MT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 8, 2020 · N7726M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during a go-around that resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and aerodynamically stalling which resulted in a collision with the ground.
- [NTSB WPR20LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA211.md): Bell UH1H · Payson, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 7, 2020 · N623PB · Destroyed
  > A flight control malfunction due to either a hydraulic hardover or a flight control stiffness event, which resulted in a loss of control.
- [NTSB WPR20CA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA214.md): Piper PA 18A-135 · Marion, MT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 6, 2020 · N60733 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a fence.
- [NTSB CEN20LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA266.md): Lancair ES-P · Pauls Valley, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 6, 2020 · N444TW · Destroyed
  > The reason for this accident could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB WPR20CA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA208.md): Mooney M20E · Neenah, WI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2020 · N3440X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced, hard landing and subsequent runway overrun.
- [NTSB CEN20LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA261.md): Enstrom 280 · Des Moines, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 4, 2020 · N282SH · Destroyed
  > The partial loss of rotor and engine speed during approach for landing, which resulted in an autorotation and impact with terrain. The reason for the partial loss of rotor and engine speed could not be determined based on the available evidence. Contributing…
- [NTSB CEN20LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA259.md): Sopwith Type 9400 · Van Alstyne, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 3, 2020 · N5539 · Substantial damage
  > An inflight loss of aileron control due to movement of a control connector.

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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=36

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