# 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 WPR19FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19FA007.md): Cessna T240 · Payson, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Oct 14, 2018 · N433CS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering for landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and a subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB GAA19CA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA024.md): Cessna 172 · Vergennes, VT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 14, 2018 · N73345 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while taxiing.
- [NTSB GAA19CA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA022.md): Piper PA 18-135 · Cherry Ridge, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 14, 2018 · N6690D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB GAA19CA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA027.md): Piper J3C · Camas, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 13, 2018 · N6048H · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA19TA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19TA011.md): Beech F33 · Reidsville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 13, 2018 · N9469Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a taxiway sign.
- [NTSB ERA19LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA015.md): Avid Avid Flyer · Grant-Valkaria, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 13, 2018 · N3HH · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a carburetor malfunction, which resulted in a forced landing.
- [NTSB ERA19LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA012.md): Piper PA34 · Westhampton Beach, NY · Accident · 3 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2018 · N593MS · Destroyed
  > The instructor's decision to conduct and continue a visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions with a known flight instrument anomaly, which resulted in spatial disorientation, causing a loss of airplane control and subsequent…
- [NTSB CEN19FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA005.md): Piper PA28 · Cartersville, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2018 · N180QT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight and inflight fuel planning and his decision to continue flight without stopping for fuel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA19FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19FA010.md): Vans RV8 · Culpeper, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Oct 12, 2018 · N804RL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of attitude orientation while maneuvering at low altitude in dark night visual meteorological conditions, which resulted in impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN19LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA007.md): Grumman AA5 · Refugio, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 12, 2018 · N81383 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper inflight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and an…
- [NTSB CEN19LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA002.md): Cirrus SR22 · Midland, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2018 · N729TG · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to excessive fuel flow.
- [NTSB CEN19FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA003.md): Air Tractor AT502 · Placedo, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2018 · N6135P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the antenna tower, a known obstruction, during the agricultural application flight. Contributing to the accident was glare from the sun which hindered the pilot's ability to see and avoid the antenna tower.
- [NTSB WPR19TA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19TA009.md): Kreling Supercat · Three Rivers, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Oct 9, 2018 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper pitch attitude and adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR19LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA006.md): Vans RV6 · Cape Girardeau, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Limited · Final report · Oct 9, 2018 · N451JP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare in gusting crosswind conditions, his failure to conduct a go-around, and his failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a runway departure and nose-over.
- [NTSB WPR19LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA003.md): Piper PA28 · Grass Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 8, 2018 · N2250S · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot's mismanagement of the available fuel.
- [NTSB GAA19CA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA010.md): Air Tractor AT 402 · Crowley, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 8, 2018 · N1500E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in a collision with vegetation and a subsequent loss of directional control.
- [NTSB GAA19CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA008.md): Cessna 188 · Rolla, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 8, 2018 · N685JM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in a left quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB GAA19CA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA012.md): Bearden Biplane Sopwith Camel · Bolivar, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 7, 2018 · N225JB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ANC19LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC19LA004.md): Airborne X-Series · North Pole, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2018 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's decision to fly the weight-shift-controlled airplane with no training in the airplane type, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain shortly after takeoff.
- [NTSB GAA19CA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA009.md): Stearman A75N1(PT17) · New Orleans, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 6, 2018 · N56949 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing.
- [NTSB GAA19CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA006.md): Zenair CH 2000 · Topeka, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 6, 2018 · N642AM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and a subsequent runway excursion.
- [NTSB GAA19CA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA014.md): Cessna 172 · Stockton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 5, 2018 · N78239 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB GAA19CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA011.md): Beech 55 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 5, 2018 · N6674Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper takeoff trim setting and failure to properly secure his seatbelt, which resulted in a loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to follow the Before Takeoff checklist.
- [NTSB GAA19CA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA016.md): Piper PA24 · Winder, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 4, 2018 · N8220P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate approach path at night after an electrical failure, which resulted in the airplane striking runway lights.
- [NTSB ERA19LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA006.md): Cessna 205 · Wagoner, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 4, 2018 · N8495Z · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s improper maintenance of the magnetos, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA19CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19CA002.md): Champion 7FC · Myakka City, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 4, 2018 · N9855B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR18LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA278.md): Howard DGA 15P · Kernville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 30, 2018 · N9471H · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB WPR18FA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA279.md): Cessna 177RG · La Verne, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Sep 30, 2018 · N46321 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and the exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a turn, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was an undetermined engine…
- [NTSB WPR18FA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA276.md): Cessna T210 · Silver City, ID · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Sep 30, 2018 · N732MV · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while making a turn in gusting wind conditions while flying through hilly terrain, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB GAA18CA580](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA580.md): Piper PA28 · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 30, 2018 · N400JW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB GAA18CA571](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA571.md): Eurocopter AS350 · Ruidoso, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2018 · N894NA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper descent rate during landing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s failure to conduct preflight performance calculations, which resulted in his operating the helicopter in high-density altitude conditions,…
- [NTSB ERA18LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA265.md): Piper PA32 · Bartow, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2018 · N4592X · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power after the separation of the No. 3 cylinder from the crankcase due to improper maintenance.
- [NTSB CEN18FA391](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA391.md): Airbus Helicopters AS350 · Gustavus, AK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2018 · N907PL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain main rotor speed after setting the engine fuel control to idle, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control and impact with water.
- [NTSB ERA18FA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA264.md): Dassault Falcon 50 · Greenville, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2018 · N114TD · Substantial damage
  > The operator's decision to allow a flight in an airplane with known, unresolved maintenance discrepancies, and the flight crew's failure to properly configure the airplane in a way that would have allowed the emergency or parking brake systems to stop the…
- [NTSB CEN18FA387](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA387.md): Beech 200 · Oscoda, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2018 · N241CK · Destroyed
  > The pilot's descent below minimum descent altitude during the nonprecision instrument approach for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB GAA18CA581](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA581.md): De Havilland DHC 2 MK. I(L20A) · Kukaklek Lake, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 24, 2018 · N9RW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to see and avoid a sand bar during a water takeoff, which resulted in the airplane impacting a river bank.
- [NTSB GAA18CA566](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA566.md): Vans RV-14 · Heber City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 24, 2018 · N823HE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll and his subsequent attempted go-around.
- [NTSB ERA18LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA271.md): Bell OH 58A · Juana Diaz, PR · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 24, 2018 · N206WH · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB ERA18LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA257.md): Cessna 172 · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 24, 2018 · N6950A · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper pitch attitude control during the initial climb, which resulted in a loss of airspeed, and his subsequent decision to conduct a 180° turn following the perceived anomaly, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB ERA18LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA258.md): Beech 35 · Georgetown, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 22, 2018 · N435RB · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional control during landing due to overstress failure of the left seat’s left rudder pedal arm clevis, which occurred as a result of manufacturing defects.
- [NTSB WPR18LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA280.md): Mooney M20J · Kapolei, HI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 21, 2018 · N66201 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to water in the fuel lines.
- [NTSB GAA18CA567](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA567.md): Piper PA18 · St. Mary's, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2018 · N8192D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s selection of an unsuitable off-airport landing area, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB GAA18CA564](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA564.md): Cessna 150 · Roseburg, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2018 · N8382G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN18FA384](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA384.md): Cessna 150 · Festus, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2018 · N7152S · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot's subsequent exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to initiate and continue the…
- [NTSB WPR18LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA271.md): Cessna TU206 · Brenham, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 20, 2018 · N756NN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management during the landing approach, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was his failure to follow the published emergency procedures after the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB GAA18CA565](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA565.md): De Havilland DHC 2 · Igiugig, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 20, 2018 · N121AK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s selection of an empty fuel tank for takeoff, which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA18TA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18TA255.md): Calvin Nate H Velocity STD RG E · Kingsport, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 20, 2018 · N67WR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat in conditions conducive to serious carburetor icing at glide power, which resulted in a partial loss of power and an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN18LA382](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA382.md): Cessna 206 · Sugar Land, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2018 · N247F · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue failure of the No. 1 cylinder intake valve, which resulted in the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN18LA381](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA381.md): Piper PA28 · Pagosa Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2018 · N8003W · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's mismanagement of the fuel selector valve during the simulated forced landing demonstration and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision to ensure the fuel selector was properly set, which resulted in a loss of engine power and…
- [NTSB WPR18LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA269.md): Robinson R44 · Wahiawa, HI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 18, 2018 · N632NV · Substantial damage
  > Loss of oil in flight as a result of a loose oil filter adapter which resulted in the pilot initiating an immediate landing to an open field. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's manipulation of the throttle that led to a reduction in rotor rpm, which…

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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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