# 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 WPR20CA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA204.md): Cessna A185 · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 2, 2020 · N3086W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during landing with a crosswind and excessive braking action, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB ERA20CA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA239.md): Beech 76 · Crystal River, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 2, 2020 · N20131 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed remedial action during a simulated engine failure on takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB WPR20CA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA200.md): Vans RV-8 · McMinnville, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 29, 2020 · N998HG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff which resulted in a collision with a runway marker.
- [NTSB ERA20CA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA231.md): Air Tractor AT502 · South Bay, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 29, 2020 · N42190 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control during the approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with vegetation and terrain.
- [NTSB WPR20CA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA197.md): Robinson R44 · Pioche, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 28, 2020 · N7530B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to fly at low level over mountainous terrain and his inability to recover when the helicopter encountered a downdraft that resulted in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN20LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA248.md): Piper PA32R · Zavalla, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 27, 2020 · N315AM · Destroyed
  > The non-certificated pilot’s poor decision-making as he attempted to land at an unlit airstrip in night instrument conditions, which resulted in the airplane’s collision with terrain short of the runway.
- [NTSB ERA20LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA229.md): Bell 206 · Coconut Creek, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 25, 2020 · N5013G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to recognize the illumination of the low-fuel caution light.
- [NTSB CEN20CA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA251.md): Sonex Onex · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 25, 2020 · N951X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's hard landing on the airplane's nosewheel, which jammed the steering, and resulted in a runway excursion and impact with runway lights.
- [NTSB WPR20LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA194.md): Cessna 182 · Imnaha, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 24, 2020 · N9169G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s excessively high pitch attitude and failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s fatigue and…
- [NTSB WPR20CA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA195.md): Capella XLS · Liberty, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 24, 2020 · N18XX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fence post during the initial climb.
- [NTSB CEN20LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA245.md): Cessna 182 · Winfield, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 24, 2020 · N958HP · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to the pilot’s improper fuel management, which led to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the low altitude at which the loss of engine power occurred.
- [NTSB WPR20CA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA192.md): North Wing Uum Scout X-C · Rochester, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 23, 2020 · N417HW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while on final approach in turbulent conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN20CA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA244.md): Coyote S-6ES · Pisgah, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 23, 2020 · N7764W · Substantial damage
  > The uncertificated pilot's failure to attain/maintain a proper angle-of-attack during an initial climb that resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA20CA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA223.md): Piper PA18 · Monroe, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 22, 2020 · N3681Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate assessment of the landing area, which resulted in the airplane's encounter with tall weeds during landing and a subsequent nose-over.
- [NTSB ERA20CA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA222.md): Beech 77 · Elizabethton, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2020 · N3815Z · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's decision to continue from visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees and mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB CEN20LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA239.md): Cessna 150 · Millersport, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 20, 2020 · N51033 · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB CEN20CA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA236.md): Bellanca 1730A · Martinton, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2020 · N244HW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to conduct an off-field precautionary landing.
- [NTSB WPR20WA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20WA186.md): Bell 206 · Gauteng, South Africa · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 17, 2020 · ZT-RHC · Destroyed
- [NTSB WPR20CA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA185.md): Vans RV 6 · Clovis, NM · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2020 · N1407W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard, bounced landing, and subsequent runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the airplane’s aft center of gravity at the time of the accident.
- [NTSB ERA20LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA219.md): Cessna 152 · McAlpin, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 17, 2020 · N25449 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to abort the takeoff after recognizing poor airplane acceleration, the reason for which could not be determined based on available evidence. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s likely inadvertent initiation of the takeoff with the…
- [NTSB ERA20LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA217.md): Air Tractor AT502 · Atmore, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 16, 2020 · N879JA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, spin, and loss of control.
- [NTSB CEN20CA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA231.md): Destiny XLT · Frankfort, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2020 · UNREG · Minor damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the powered parachute, which resulted in his takeoff with twisted riser lines and impaired aircraft control.
- [NTSB CEN20CA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA230.md): Robinson R22 · El Campo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2020 · N797SH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the rice vegetation, which resulted in the helicopter's impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR20CA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA183.md): Cessna 310 · Butte, MT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 15, 2020 · N87395 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fence post during final approach which resulted in a damage to the left main landing gear, and its subsequent collapse during landing.
- [NTSB ERA20CA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA215.md): Pipistrel Pipistrel Sinus 912 · Brookline, NH · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 13, 2020 · N783TH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while landing with a quartering tailwind, which resulted in a loss of control and a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN20LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA228.md): Beech 24 · Livingston, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 13, 2020 · N444JR · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 3 cylinder for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.
- [NTSB WPR20CA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA179.md): Ayres S2R · Lenore, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 12, 2020 · N40226 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering during an aerial application flight, which resulted in a wire strike.
- [NTSB ERA20LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA213.md): Vans RV8 · Hampton, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 12, 2020 · N553KM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s excessive maneuvering at low altitude following a partial loss of engine power which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN20CA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA229.md): Cessna T188 · McCurtain, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 12, 2020 · N2085J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper airspeed during a low altitude aerial application maneuver and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodymanic stall at too low of an altiutde to recover.
- [NTSB WPR20LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA176.md): Vans RV4 · Safford, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 9, 2020 · N173CW · Substantial damage
  > A loss of pitch control during the landing approach due to a jammed elevator control system.
- [NTSB ERA20CA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA210.md): Great Lakes 2T 1A · St. Mary's, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 8, 2020 · N863K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper glide path during final approach which resulted in a collision with airport equipment short of the runway.
- [NTSB ERA20CA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA209.md): Piper PA38 · Cumberland, MD · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 7, 2020 · N2470D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing and the subsequent go-around in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR20CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA181.md): Mooney M20J · Healdsburg, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 5, 2020 · N201JK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a landing gear collapse.
- [NTSB WPR20CA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA171.md): Enstrom 480 · Murphy, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 4, 2020 · N130JS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a power line while maneuvering during an aerial application flight.
- [NTSB CEN20LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA211.md): Beech 23 · Cleburne, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 4, 2020 · N7941L · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to metal fatigue failure of the No. 1 cylinder wall.
- [NTSB WPR20CA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA167.md): Cessna 172 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 3, 2020 · N478ER · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during a soft-field takeoff and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB WPR20CA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA164.md): Cessna 182 · Sandia, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 3, 2020 · N3107R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff from a soft airstrip that resulted in a collision with objects.
- [NTSB ERA20LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA202.md): Piper PA23 · San Juan, PR · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 2, 2020 · N14181 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s intentional operation of the airplane with known deficiencies of the left engine and subsequent in-flight loss of control after takeoff. Contributing to the loss of engine power was internal contamination of the left servo fuel injector.…
- [NTSB ERA20CA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA205.md): Mooney M20C · Durham, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 2, 2020 · N2768W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall..
- [NTSB WPR20CA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA158.md): Cessna P210 · Heber City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 31, 2020 · N5404W · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to switch the fuel pump to the 'OFF' position during landing, resulting in a loss of engine power and subsequent collision with a fence during landing. Contributing to the accident was a modified before landing checklist which omitted the…
- [NTSB CEN20LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA201.md): Piper PA28 · Carlinville, IL · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 31, 2020 · N8991W · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s attempted recovery from a steep descent which inadvertently exceeded the ultimate load factor of the airframe and resulted in a low-level inflight breakup.
- [NTSB CEN20CA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA205.md): Cessna 172 · Lakeview, AR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 31, 2020 · N52794 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR20CA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA162.md): Bell 206 · Elko, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2020 · N401HP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control in gusting wind that resulted in a loss in altitude and subsequent collision with a fence.
- [NTSB ERA20LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA197.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Ozark, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 30, 2020 · N9421P · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the flight school’s inadequate maintenance of the helicopter’s fuel quantity and caution systems.
- [NTSB ERA20CA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA228.md): Thorp Thorp T 18 · Madisonville, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2020 · N70BZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll on a soft turf runway, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB ANC20LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20LA050.md): Rockwell 500 · Aniak, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 29, 2020 · N909AK · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the use of improper fuel. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot and ground personnel to ensure that the airplane was serviced with the proper fuel.
- [NTSB WPR20LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA155.md): CSP Leasing Cavalon · Roseburg, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 28, 2020 · N477AG · Destroyed
  > A substantially unweighted rotor system for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in contact between the main rotor blade and the gyrocopter’s keel tube and a loss of control and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR20CA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA160.md): Champion 7ECA · Vine Grove, KY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 28, 2020 · N9557S · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control was not maintained during initial climb with gusting wind that resulted in a collision with power lines and the terrain.
- [NTSB CEN20LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA197.md): Beech 35-A33 · Cambridge, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 27, 2020 · N123JB · Substantial damage
  > A fuel injection system leak at or near the No. 3 cylinder that resulted in a partial loss of engine power during cruise flight.
- [NTSB ERA20LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA195.md): Piper PA24 · South Boston, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 26, 2020 · N5948P · Substantial damage
  > The powerplant mechanic’s failure to properly affix the engine crankshaft gear lockplate during overhaul, resulting in a total loss of engine power.

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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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