# 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 GAA17CA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA342.md): Air Tractor AT 802 · Pocahontas, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 15, 2017 · N915AJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain lateral/bank control during the initial climb in turbulent conditions.
- [NTSB CEN17FA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA231.md): Gefa-Flug AS-105-GD · Hartford, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2017 · G-SUNA · Destroyed
  > The overpressurization failure of the airship envelope as a result of the airship's encounter with gusty wind conditions and thermal activity. Contributing to the accident was the jammed Plexiglass venting panel.
- [NTSB GAA17CA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA359.md): Cessna A188 · Salem, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 14, 2017 · N4877Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the airplane contacting tall grass.
- [NTSB GAA17CA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA341.md): Cessna 172 · Galena, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 14, 2017 · N9912Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in a power-on stall and subsequent loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB GAA17CA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA340.md): Sportine Aviacija LAK 12 · Reno, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 14, 2017 · N4206N · Substantial damage
  > The glider pilot’s failure to maintain proper pitch during an aerotow takeoff.
- [NTSB GAA17CA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA338.md): Piper PA 28 · Estherville, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 14, 2017 · N33764 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain crosswind correction during a go-around in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN17LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA230.md): Grumman G164 · Delaplaine, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2017 · N7501Z · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB CEN17FA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA227.md): Beech E 90 · Ruidoso, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2017 · N48TA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain after takeoff during dark night conditions.
- [NTSB ERA17LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA205.md): Cessna P206 · West Creek, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2017 · N206TF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB GAA17CA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA346.md): Cessna 305C (0 1E) · Rexberg, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 12, 2017 · N305CM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA17CA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA335.md): Cessna 152 · Stow, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 12, 2017 · N95821 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s rudder overcorrection during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB ERA17LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA203.md): Cessna 172 · Suffolk, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2017 · N13306 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of preload to the crankshaft gear attachment bolt due to improper installation, which resulted in the fatigue failure of the crankshaft gear alignment dowel and led to the rotation of the crankshaft gear and a subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB GAA17CA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA331.md): Piper PA25 · Hood River, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 11, 2017 · N8578L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to visually check the fuel level prior to takeoff and subsequent mismanagement of the available fuel supply during numerous glider tow flights.
- [NTSB ERA17LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA201.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Gordonville, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2017 · N592BC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly configure the mixture control for landing due to disorientation because he had the airport diagram upside down, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA17LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA202.md): Cessna 172P · Tamiami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 10, 2017 · N881AV · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during the initial climb due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB GAA17CA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA334.md): Piper PA28R · Geneva, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 9, 2017 · N32088 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper landing flare in variable wind conditions, which resulted in the airplane landing on the left edge of the runway and impacting trees.
- [NTSB CEN17LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA228.md): Thompson Angel Hawk II · Homer, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2017 · N335JT · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the engine’s unresolved high operating temperatures, which resulted in failure of the distributor rotor and drive shaft, and the pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during the subsequent forced landing, which resulted in…
- [NTSB CEN17LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA226.md): Piper PA 32R-301T · Dalhart, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2017 · N782SW · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine's front bearing seal due to maintenance personnel’s installation of an improperly sized crankshaft seal, which resulted in oil starvation and a forced landing.
- [NTSB GAA17CA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA336.md): Piper PA 28 · Auburn, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 8, 2017 · N4543R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to continue to attempt to take off despite the airplane’s inability to attain a positive climb rate, which resulted in little runway remaining, and his subsequent decision to turn off the runway, which resulted in a collision with a barn.
- [NTSB GAA17CA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA329.md): Cessna 172 · Nashville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 8, 2017 · N4284Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN17LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA220.md): Bellanca 17 30 · Watkins, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2017 · N7328V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's in-flight fuel mismanagement, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB GAA17CA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA321.md): Ag-Cat G 164 · Tulelake, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 5, 2017 · N80083 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision to perform a low altitude fly-by over ground equipment, which resulted in the airplane striking the equipment.
- [NTSB WPR17FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA120.md): Piper PA 28-180 · Santa Rosa Valley, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2017 · N4871L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while intentionally maneuvering in a steep bank at low altitude, which resulted in an accelerated aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB GAA17CA381](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA381.md): Aeronca 7AC · Soldotna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 4, 2017 · N82639 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s abrupt maneuver to avoid a moose cow and calf during taxi, which resulted in an impact with a tree.
- [NTSB GAA17CA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA326.md): Cessna 150 · Newburyport, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 4, 2017 · N6511S · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's decision to attempt to close the cockpit window during takeoff and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB GAA17CA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA318.md): Cessna 172 · Payson, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 4, 2017 · N50526 · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning that did not account for high-density altitude conditions and his subsequent attempted go-around in conditions that prevented the airplane from attaining a positive climb rate and resulted in its subsequent descent…
- [NTSB CEN17LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA239.md): Levy Adam V Legacy 2000 · Georgetown, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2017 · N169BZ · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB CEN17LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA216.md): William D Telfair/Zia Z Telfai Excalibur · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2017 · N78DZ · Substantial damage
  > The loss of pitch control due to the overload failure of the control rod.
- [NTSB GAA17CA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA330.md): Boeing B75N1 · Williamson, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 3, 2017 · N218DL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s aggressive and early forward stick application during the landing roll, which resulted in his failure to maintain pitch control and a subsequent nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA17CA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA317.md): Cessna 177 · Guttenberg, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 3, 2017 · N34462 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate approach path, which resulted in the left wing impacting a street sign.
- [NTSB ERA17FA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA195.md): Piper PA23 · San Juan, PR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2017 · N21WW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, properly correct for left yaw, and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent uncontrolled descent into water.
- [NTSB CEN17FA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA209.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Dimmitt, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2017 · N7091F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incapacitation due to scarring from previous heart attacks and severe hypertrophy of the left ventricular wall which resulted in arrhythmia and a loss of control while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB CEN17FA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA208.md): Michael S. Logan Kitfox · New Berlin, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2017 · N956ML · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information, and the pilot's subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing…
- [NTSB WPR17FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA118.md): Cessna 150M · Banning, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2017 · N66117 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's decision to continue the takeoff in gusting tailwind and high density altitude conditions, which significantly reduced airplane performance, and his subsequent exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during the initial…
- [NTSB GAA17CA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA320.md): Cessna 182 · Elk City, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 2, 2017 · N5011D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the wing’s angle of attack while on short final, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB GAA17CA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA319.md): Magnaghi Aeronautica SKY Arrow LSA · Chapman, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 2, 2017 · N600US · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain lateral/bank control during the takeoff climb in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA17CA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA316.md): Malinowski Walter S RV8 · Canaan Valley, WV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 2, 2017 · N102CM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR17FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA117.md): Cessna 180 · Ventura, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2017 · N3683C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's abrupt and substantial pullup maneuver while flying the airplane above the maneuvering speed, which resulted in an in-flight breakup. The reason for the pilot's maneuver could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB GAA17CA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA325.md): Cessna 182 · Ellington, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 1, 2017 · N6193B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s unstabilized approach and failure to go around in rainy, gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s self-induced pressure to land due to the deteriorating weather conditions.
- [NTSB CEN17FA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA207.md): Varga 2150A · Bowling Green, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2017 · N4635V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control due to impairment from carbon monoxide poisoning. Contributing to the accident was the corrosion of the heat exchanger and the failure of maintenance personnel to adequately inspect and repair or replace the exchanger during the…
- [NTSB GAA17CA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA324.md): Jess Just Aircraft Supers · Boca Raton, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 28, 2017 · N272SS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN17LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA202.md): Piper PA36 · El Campo, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2017 · N3711E · Substantial damage
  > Foam contamination in the fuel injector nozzles from deteriorated foam baffles and water in the fuel flow divider, the combination of which resulted in the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR17FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA108.md): Piper PA 30 · Haines, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 27, 2017 · N7376Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to turn toward the inoperative engine after conducting a low-level pass, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at too low an altitude to recover. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to perform the flight and the engine…
- [NTSB GAA17CA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA322.md): Piper PA28 · Gilbert, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 27, 2017 · N5544J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper glidepath in variable wind conditions, which resulted in the airplane impacting terrain short of the runway threshold.
- [NTSB ANC17FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC17FA026.md): Arctic S 1B2 · Salcha, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 27, 2017 · N57AT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering in high winds, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper decision to load the…
- [NTSB WPR17LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA113.md): Bell 206B · Rockville, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 2017 · N24FS · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight failure of the engine-to-transmission drive shaft due to a fatigue fracture of one of the KAflex flex frames caused by a loose bolt, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and a subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR17LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA110.md): Johnson Glastar · Concord, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 2017 · N4579J · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB GAA17CA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA305.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164 · Maxwell, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 26, 2017 · N6674K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to visually check the fuel quantity during the preflight inspection and ensure that sufficient fuel was onboard for the flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN17FA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA197.md): Aerotek Pitts S 2A · Sheboygan Falls, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 26, 2017 · N67PN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control following a partial loss of engine power during a low-level aerobatic maneuver; the reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined during postaccident examination of the engine. Contributing to the…
- [NTSB CEN17CA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17CA218.md): Cessna 177 · Plainwell, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 26, 2017 · N30462 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper approach to landing and his failure to perform a go-around, which resulted in a runway overrun.

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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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