# 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 GAA18CA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA028.md): Stinson 108 · Lewiston, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 26, 2017 · N927D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to obtain appropriate training in the airplane before flying solo.
- [NTSB WPR18LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA015.md): Schweizer G 164B · Tracy, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2017 · N8494K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR18FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA016.md): Robinson R22 · Arlington, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2017 · N8537J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the water while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB GAA18CA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA020.md): Cessna 150 · Pottsville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 22, 2017 · N22092 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right rudder cable and subsequent loss of directional control during landing.
- [NTSB WPR18LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA014.md): American AA 1A · Maricopa, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 21, 2017 · N9239L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to see and avoid unmarked power lines during the approach to land.
- [NTSB WPR18LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA012.md): Cirrus Design SR22T · San Carlos, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2017 · N3636E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the Before-Takeoff checklist and properly set the flaps before takeoff, which altered the airplane’s flight characteristics, and the pilot’s failure to recognize the problem and abort the takeoff in a timely manner, which…
- [NTSB WPR18FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA013.md): Flugzeugproduktions-und Vertri EA 300/L · Four Corners, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2017 · N414MT · Destroyed
  > Collision with terrain after the pilot was unable to regain airplane control during an aerobatic maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the operator's failure to provide effective internal oversight to identify and prohibit exceedance of the airplanes'…
- [NTSB WPR18FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA011.md): Peterson Lancair Legacy · Bowie, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2017 · N259L · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight loss of control due to a bird strike.
- [NTSB GAA18CA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA015.md): Thomas G Parkhurst Kitfox IV · Sidney, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 18, 2017 · N37TP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack following a loss of ground reference during landing in glaring sun conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin.
- [NTSB WPR18LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA010.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Molokai, HI · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2017 · N820DF · Destroyed
  > A descent and subsequent impact with open ocean waters for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB GAA18CA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA024.md): Cessna 172 · Old Bridge, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 17, 2017 · N6384D · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB GAA18CA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA014.md): Himsl Vincent S Vans RV-8 · Othello, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 14, 2017 · N8432 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll in crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA18CA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA012.md): Eurocopter Deutschland MBB BK 117 · Canton, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 13, 2017 · N140SF · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's incorrect cyclic control during a hover, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN18FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA011.md): Cessna 172M · Ramsey, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2017 · N7CF · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to fly along the river at a low altitude contrary to applicable regulations and safety of flight considerations which resulted in the impact with the power lines. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inability to see the and avoid…
- [NTSB GAA18CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA011.md): Dehavilland DHC 1 · Cedartown, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 12, 2017 · N323WG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ANC18LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18LA002.md): Fleetwood Jack Team Airbike · Ocean Springs, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2017 · N7566D · Substantial damage
  > An intermittent failure of the power take-off cylinder ignition coil, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR18LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA006.md): Nanchang China CJ 6 · Buckeye, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 9, 2017 · N8NW · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the fuel pump’s diaphragm which resulted in fuel system contamination from air and or oil and caused the engine to lose power.
- [NTSB CEN18LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA012.md): Globe GC 1A · Los Lunas, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 2017 · N90365 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of directional control during takeoff and impact with a steel culvert.
- [NTSB CEN18WA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18WA029.md): Robinson R44 · Namur, Belgium · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 8, 2017 · OO-FLY · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN18FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA004.md): Aero Vodochody L39C · Vernon, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2017 · N580LL · Destroyed
  > An in-flight loss of control and collision with terrain for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB GAA18CA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA007.md): Cessna T210 · Waterford, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 7, 2017 · N5EC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's unstabilized approach at night, which resulted in collision with trees.
- [NTSB GAA18CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA006.md): Maule M 7 · Manokatak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 7, 2017 · N81818 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA18CA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA004.md): Mooney M20 · Topping, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 7, 2017 · N7884V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during takeoff, which resulted in a departure stall.
- [NTSB ERA18FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA006.md): Piper PA 25-235 · Front Royal, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2017 · N90866 · Destroyed
  > The tow plane pilot's loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. Contributing to the accident was the glider instructor's diversion of attention away from the tow airplane which resulted in his delay in…
- [NTSB GAA18CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA002.md): Ultralight America Spitfire II · Camarillo, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 6, 2017 · N2918A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to track the runway centerline during an attempted go-around, which resulted in impact with a hangar.
- [NTSB CEN18LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA010.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Sweetwater, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2017 · N8234R · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during a precautionary approach for landing for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB CEN18LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA008.md): Piper PA 34-220T · Sugar Grove, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2017 · N4136D · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB ERA18FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA005.md): Bryant C Crosby BC Ultra PUP · Bardstown, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2017 · N484HC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to initiate a flight in an airplane he had never flown and with no currency in any airplane nor a medical certificate, which resulted in his loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's psychiatric…
- [NTSB CEN18FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA003.md): Schaffer Fisher Horizon 2 · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 2017 · N428AP · Destroyed
  > An inflight loss of control and collision with terrain for undetermined reasons after a thorough examination of the airplane's flight controls was unable to confirm control continuity. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the…
- [NTSB WPR18LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA002.md): Cessna 172S · Tonopah, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2017 · N5311H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to enrich the mixture during the descent, as required by the Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH), and his subsequent failure to follow the POH emergency procedures, which resulted in an excessively lean fuel/air mixture and subsequent loss of…
- [NTSB ERA18LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA002.md): Cessna 182 · San Juan, PR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2017 · N9021X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate distance from helicopters during the approach for landing, resulting in an encounter with wake turbulence and subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB GAA18CA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA021.md): Piper PA32R · Block Island, RI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 1, 2017 · N1054S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's use of an incorrect airspeed during landing, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB CEN18FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA001.md): Brantly B 2B · Midland, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2017 · N2284U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness, and his failure to promptly initiate the proper recovery technique, which resulted in a descent that could not be arrested before impacting the…
- [NTSB GAA17CA566](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA566.md): Let L 23 Super Blanik · Hampshire, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 30, 2017 · N260BA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN17CA371](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17CA371.md): Vans RV7 · Itasca, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2017 · N712RL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and improper in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB GAA17CA575](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA575.md): Silvaire 8 · Texarkana, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 28, 2017 · N9902C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA17LA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA341.md): Cessna 162 · Huntsville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2017 · N552ES · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to use carburetor heat, which resulted in the total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB ERA17LA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA340.md): Waco UPF 7 · Ocklawaha, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2017 · N29909 · Substantial damage
  > A failure of both magnetos due to multiple deficiencies, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA17FA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA339.md): Hickox Andy Andys Gyroplane · Umatilla, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2017 · N152AH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper response to a total loss of engine power, which resulted in main rotor blade contact with the rudder and vertical stabilizer, and a subsequent uncontrolled descent. The loss of engine power was due to the separation of the electrical…
- [NTSB CEN17LA372](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA372.md): Piper PA 25-235 · Westphalia, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2017 · N7336Z · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a fatigue failure of the crankshaft that resulted from main bearing shift and lack of lubrication.
- [NTSB GAA17CA572](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA572.md): Cub Crafters CC19-180 · Kalispell, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 27, 2017 · N53XC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB GAA17CA562](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA562.md): Eurocopter AS 350 · Fullerton, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 27, 2017 · N515ET · Substantial damage
  > The pilot under evaluation’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a simulated hydraulic failure, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control. Contributing to the accident was the check pilot’s delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB CEN17LA376](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA376.md): Cessna 182M · Piqua, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2017 · N70634 · Substantial damage
  > The accumulation of carburetor ice while operating at a reduced engine power setting, which resulted in a total loss of engine power on approach and a subsequent forced landing on unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB GAA17CA557](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA557.md): Bellet James J Vans RV 8 · Orange, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 26, 2017 · N184SJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to remove the engine cowl plugs during preflight, which resulted in excessive engine cylinder head temperatures during climb and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA17LA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA335.md): Brad J Bates Mosquito XE 285 · Odessa, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 25, 2017 · N926KB · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to cold seizure of the No.1 piston, which resulted in its failure and a subsequent emergency autorotation and impact with a house’s roof.
- [NTSB CEN17LA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA368.md): Eris E. Ervin Quicksilver · Cleburne, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2017 · N5112S · Destroyed
  > An engine loss of power due to fuel starvation from a broken fuel line between the fuel tank and the engine; the loss of engine power prevented the pilot from reaching a suitable landing area. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintenance of the…
- [NTSB GAA17CA553](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA553.md): Aerotrike Safari · Bridgeton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 24, 2017 · N7675K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing while conducting an off-airport precautionary landing after a bird strike.
- [NTSB GAA17CA551](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA551.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 · Santa Barbara, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 24, 2017 · N177SR · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s unstabilized hover, which resulted in ground contact and a dynamic rollover. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB ERA17LA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA334.md): Mcmillan Joel L Avid SW 65 · Darlington, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2017 · N65SW · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a clogged fuel filter.
- [NTSB ERA17LA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA333.md): Buschmann/Vanzee Vari EZ · Ambler, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2017 · N830S · Substantial damage
  > Water contamination of the fuel that was not detected during a preflight inspection, which resulted 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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