# 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 WPR17LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA082.md): OTT 601XL-B · The Dalles, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2017 · N610TT · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the reverse bending fatigue failure of the propeller hub bolts, which resulted from the bolts not fitting tightly into the propeller hub holes. Also causal was the pilot's decision to use improper bolts for this type of…
- [NTSB CEN17LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA144.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Fort Wayne, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2017 · N580PU · Destroyed
  > The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain airplane control during a crosswind landing in high gusting winds, and the flight instructor’s failure to maintain a proper airspeed and angle of attack during the go-around, which resulted in an…
- [NTSB ERA17LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA141.md): Cessna R182 · Mooresville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2017 · N2383C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly configure the airplane's flaps for takeoff, which resulted in a longer ground roll and subsequent runway excursion.
- [NTSB GAA17CA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA247.md): Grumman American Avn. AA · Flushing, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 28, 2017 · N9613L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s unstabilized approach and subsequent failure to attain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB ERA17FA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA140.md): Beech A36 · Dadeville, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2017 · N8169Y · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to postcrash thermal damage to the engine accessories and the airframe. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to navigate to any of the available forced landing sites within…
- [NTSB ERA17FA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA139.md): Mooney M20J · Aberdeen, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2017 · N643RJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain after takeoff in dark night conditions for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB GAA17CA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA210.md): Piper PA22 · Soldotna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 27, 2017 · N2838Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s unstabilized approach and failure to attain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with a snowbank.
- [NTSB GAA17CA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA202.md): Cessna 182 · Mackay, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 25, 2017 · N52743 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to maneuver the airplane over mountainous terrain in high-density altitude conditions, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to maintain altitude or establish a climb.
- [NTSB CEN17FA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA139.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Stonewall, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 2017 · N4329T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point following a loss of engine power and his inability to stop the airplane on the short, soft runway. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintenance of the airplane by the owner and the mechanic…
- [NTSB ERA17FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA135.md): Cessna 500 · Marietta, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 2017 · N8DX · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while manually flying the airplane, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inability control…
- [NTSB CEN17FA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA138.md): Beech V35 · Union City, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 2017 · N2053Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a spin.
- [NTSB ERA17FA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA131.md): Air Tractor AT 602 · Minter City, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2017 · N2049D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's incapacitation for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in collision with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB CEN17LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA145.md): Cessna 120 · Columbia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2017 · N1915N · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB GAA17CA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA227.md): Cubcrafters CC11-160 · Borrego Springs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 18, 2017 · N153JM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s selection of an unsuitable takeoff area, which resulted in impact with obstacles.
- [NTSB GAA17CA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA188.md): Piper PA 12 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 14, 2017 · N3654M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the taxi on skis on hard-packed snow in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN17LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA126.md): Cessna 182 · Skiatook, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2017 · N6330B · Substantial damage
  > The loss of directional control while taxiing for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB GAA17CA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA189.md): Piper PA 28 · Gila Bend, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 12, 2017 · N288PA · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to review the notices to airmen related to the airport, which resulted in his landing on a closed runway and the airplane striking runway closed markers.
- [NTSB WPR17LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA076.md): Piper Aerostar 602P · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 2017 · N301FW · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left main landing gear to fully extend for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination and testing did not reveal any evidence of preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal…
- [NTSB WPR17FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA077.md): Challenger II · Oakdale, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 2017 · N2621T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point and his subsequent loss of directional control during landing for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would…
- [NTSB GAA17CA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA196.md): Schweizer SGS126 · Bangor, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 11, 2017 · N17933 · Substantial damage
  > The glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight, which resulted in an off-airport landing.
- [NTSB GAA17CA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA191.md): Cessna 208 · Kalaupapa, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Mar 11, 2017 · N865MA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempted aborted landing late in the landing sequence because she saw another airplane on the runway facing her with its propeller turning, which resulted in a hard landing, a subsequent loss of directional control, and ground loop.
- [NTSB GAA17CA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA184.md): CSP Leasing Cavalon · Santa Maria, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 10, 2017 · N425AG · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent failure to maintain crosswind correction during landing in crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA17CA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA183.md): Johnson Jerry WAG Aero/SPT Trainer · Hendersonville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 9, 2017 · N24188 · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s unstabilized approach and failure to attain the proper touchdown point while attempting to land in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in an attempted go-around and collision with trees and power lines.
- [NTSB GAA17CA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA182.md): Pedersen Bjarne Martin Sportsman GS-2 · Robbinsville, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 9, 2017 · N237PM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA17CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA181.md): Aerotek Pitts S-2A · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 8, 2017 · N1230S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA17LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA125.md): Grob G120TP-A · Abbeville, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 2 · Limited · Final report · Mar 8, 2017 · N196TP · Substantial damage
  > The flame-out of the engine due to a mis-set fuel control unit at the time of manufacture. Contributing to the accident was the pilots’ delayed recognition that the engine had flamed out, partially due to the operator’s requirement to disable the crew…
- [NTSB WPR17FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA074.md): Quicksilver MXL II · Hesperia, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2017 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to identify and correct his construction error of a critical structural component, which resulted in a loss of airplane control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment due to his combined use of multiple…
- [NTSB GAA17CA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA192.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Laramie, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 7, 2017 · N703TP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to land with a crosswind that exceeded the airplane’s demonstrated capability, which resulted in the airplane banking left and the wing striking the ground.
- [NTSB ANC17FA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC17FA018.md): Cessna R172K · Nome, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2017 · N736AS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to conduct multiple visual approaches to the destination airport despite the night instrument meteorological conditions; the airplane's low fuel state at that time, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel…
- [NTSB GAA17CA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA174.md): Lancair Columbia 400 · Henderson, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 5, 2017 · N2516K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision to land the airplane with a gusting crosswind, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB ERA17LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA120.md): Cessna 150J · Argyle, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 5, 2017 · N60939 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent impact with trees.
- [NTSB ERA17FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA118.md): Cessna 421 · Canton, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 2017 · N421KL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a night visual landing approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment due to his use of a combination of medications.
- [NTSB GAA17CA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA172.md): Cessna 182 · Alpine, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 3, 2017 · N2892Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for gusting crosswind conditions at night and his delayed go-around, which resulted in the airplane bouncing and impacting a fence.
- [NTSB GAA17CA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA175.md): Cessna 172 · Greenville, ME · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 2, 2017 · N7450X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA17CA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA170.md): Maule M5 · Roxbury, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 2, 2017 · N56552 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a go-around.
- [NTSB ERA17LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA121.md): Cessna 340 · Ft Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 2017 · N340DW · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the left main landing gear downlock link, which resulted in a landing gear collapse during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN17CA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17CA120.md): Aero Commander S2R · Fairmont, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 2, 2017 · N1755S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a power line while conducting agricultural spray operations.
- [NTSB WPR17LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA072.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Carson City, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2017 · N39894 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to internal corrosion of the fuel manifold valve. Also causal was the pilot's decision to return to the runway following the loss of engine power shortly after takeoff, and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of…
- [NTSB GAA17CA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA171.md): Smith Douglas J. Sonex · Mercey Hot Springs, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 1, 2017 · N801SX · Substantial damage
  > The sport pilot’s unstabilized approach with a tailwind, which resulted in touchdown short of the runway and a subsequent nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA17CA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA163.md): Cessna 172S · St Petersburg, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 1, 2017 · N22904 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s overcompensation of right rudder pedal application during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control and impact with runway signage and a fence.
- [NTSB WPR17FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA066.md): Cessna T310Q · Riverside, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2017 · N1246G · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control upon entering instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's personal pressure…
- [NTSB GAA17CA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA164.md): Air Tractor AT 802 · Prentiss, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 28, 2017 · N422BR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to take off with a gusting tailwind and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB GAA17CA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA166.md): Piper PA28 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 27, 2017 · N309PA · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s incorrect control inputs while taking off with a known quartering tailwind, which resulted in a loss of directional control and runway excursion.
- [NTSB GAA17CA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA158.md): Socata TBM700 · Bellingham, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 27, 2017 · CGWVS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly deice the airplane before takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall during the initial climb.
- [NTSB CEN17FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA111.md): Cessna 172S · Berthoud, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2017 · N2461N · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilots to apply prompt and/or correct flight control inputs to adequately recover from the intentional aerodynamic spin.
- [NTSB GAA17CA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA167.md): Eurocopter EC130 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 26, 2017 · N864MH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's abrupt cyclic/pitch attitude control movement, which resulted in a Fenestron ground strike.
- [NTSB ERA17FA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA115.md): Ryan Navion · Westhampton Beach, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2017 · N4529K · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's exceedance of the critical angle of attack during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to familiarize himself with the flight characteristics of the…
- [NTSB CEN17CA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17CA114.md): Cessna 340A · Waukesha, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 25, 2017 · N255BC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to fly in in conditions conducive to structural icing and her subsequent failure to maintain airplane control during the instrument approach.
- [NTSB ERA17LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA116.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Chatham, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 2017 · N44EK · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel's improper installation and inspection of the crankshaft gear bolt during major overhaul, which resulted in the crankshaft gear disengaging from the accessory gears of the engine and a subsequent loss of power.
- [NTSB ERA17FA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA112.md): Piper PA38 · East Haven, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 2017 · N2452C · Destroyed
  > The failure of the fuel selector valve in a position that restricted fuel flow to the engine, resulting in a total loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation. Also causal was the operator's failure to effectively detect and resolve the…

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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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