# 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 CEN15LA382](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA382.md): Piper PA 22-160 · Tyler, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2015 · N2805Z · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to adequately ensure the carburetor was clear of ice before takeoff, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CEN15LA379](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA379.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Ketchum, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2015 · N444KD · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the tail rotor gearbox from the tailboom aft bulkhead due to overstress loads imposed by a blade imbalance from an in-flight impact with an undetermined object.
- [NTSB GAA15CA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA236.md): Cessna 182Q · Pineville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 24, 2015 · N759TZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to land with sufficient runway remaining to safely stop the airplane, resulting in a runway over-run and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN15LA376](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA376.md): Schleicher ASW 20 · Hempstead, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2015 · N878S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines during an attempted off-airport landing.
- [NTSB ERA15LA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA323.md): Cessna 150 · Dorado, PR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2015 · N4057V · Substantial damage
  > A short circuit of unknown origin, which resulted in electrical arcing in the engine compartment and smoke in the cockpit, which necessitated a precautionary landing to a field.
- [NTSB CEN15LA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA375.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Carlos, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2015 · N445HS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision to turn the helicopter toward a tailwind during an out-of-ground-effect hover, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness. Contributing to the accident was the accident and lead pilots’ inadequate preflight risk…
- [NTSB ANC15CA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15CA065.md): Cessna 180 · Homer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 22, 2015 · N9588B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during landing, resulting in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA15LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA322.md): Eclipse EA500 · Danbury, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2015 · N120EA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and exceedance of the target touchdown speed, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB WPR15LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA248.md): Sikorsky S 61A · Ironside, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2015 · N1043T · Substantial damage
  > A loss of power to the No. 2 engine due to the failure of the accessory gearbox drivetrain. Also causal was the pilot’s inability to release the external longline due to the use of a safety wire across the coupling of the quick-disconnect mechanism, which…
- [NTSB WPR15FA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA247.md): Cessna 172P · Townsend, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2015 · N62731 · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to conduct a cross-country flight over a mountain range in dark night conditions with limited night flight experience, which resulted in a collision with mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB GAA15CA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA249.md): Stinson L 5E · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 20, 2015 · N944LB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a runway excursion and a collision with an object.
- [NTSB GAA15CA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA238.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Ronkonkoma, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 19, 2015 · N86EH · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's loss of control during a hover, which resulted in ground contact and a dynamic rollover. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's lack of action to remediate the student pilot's control inputs and recover aircraft control.
- [NTSB GAA15CA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA235.md): Cessna 172N · Kalispell, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 19, 2015 · N733NH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion, and collision with runway and taxiway lights and terrain.
- [NTSB GAA15CA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA233.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 18, 2015 · N5VH · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's decision to turn the helicopter downwind during a hover taxi which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN15LA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA370.md): Bell 206B · Cresco, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2015 · N5743W · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the high-cycle fatigue failure of the third-stage turbine wheel.
- [NTSB CEN15LA369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA369.md): Cessna 182P · Bolivar, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2015 · N6KW · Substantial damage
  > Total electrical failure due to a failed voltage regulator and the pilot’s failure to maintain a proper airspeed during a precautionary landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN15LA367](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA367.md): Air Tractor AT-802A · Wiville, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2015 · N3070R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a utility pole while maneuvering during an agricultural application flight, which resulted in damage to the right aileron and a subsequent uncontrolled right roll at a low altitude.
- [NTSB GAA15CA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA234.md): Burton Dennis W Sonex · Wolcottville, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 16, 2015 · N683DB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a forced off-airport landing, and nose over.
- [NTSB GAA15CA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA231.md): Cessna 180H · Ione, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 16, 2015 · N28RR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA15FA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA313.md): Beech C35 · Hicksville, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2015 · N5946C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to delay turning toward a suitable runway once he realized that an engine failure had occurred, which resulted in his having inadequate altitude to glide to a suitable runway, and the New York terminal radar approach control…
- [NTSB ANC15CA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15CA064.md): Champion 7HC · Coldfoot, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 16, 2015 · N8556E · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot's failure to recognize conditions favorable for carburetor icing and apply use of carburetor heat.
- [NTSB GAA15CA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA229.md): Mckinney Charles R Searey · Augusta, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 15, 2015 · N831CM · Substantial damage
  > The amphibious airplane's impact with a submerged object during a water landing, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB ERA15CA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA321.md): Quicksilver MXL II Sport · Pittsboro, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 15, 2015 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to open the fuel shutoff valve during the preflight examination of the airplane which resulted in a total loss of engine power during initial climb after takeoff due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA15CA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA320.md): Sanderson Herbert H SHA Glasair · Bladenboro, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 15, 2015 · N629HS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a ditch.
- [NTSB GAA15CA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA228.md): Cessna 337F · Danbury, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2015 · N8922M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing, resulting in a hard landing, nose gear collapse, runway excursion, and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA15LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA311.md): Thomas A Siminski Zenith CH 750 · Allentown, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2015 · N1750Z · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the No. 1 spark plug being liberated from the cylinder head due to the stripped threads in the cylinder head. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to attempt to return to the airport while at a low…
- [NTSB ERA15CA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA317.md): Ercoupe 415 C · Fairmont, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2015 · N93606 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and his exceedance of the wing's critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR15FA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA241.md): Cessna T182T · Oroville, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2015 · N6289Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain terrain clearance while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident was the pilots’ selection, for undetermined reasons, of a route different than the most commonly used route.
- [NTSB GAA15CA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA224.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Caldwell, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 13, 2015 · N3103Q · Substantial damage
  > The helicopter flight instructor's delayed remedial action during an autorotation resulting in a loss of control and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA15FA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA308.md): Beech N35 · Weirsdale, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2015 · N390Z · Destroyed
  > A partial loss of engine power during takeoff. The reason for the partial loss of power could not be determined due to the extensive fire and impact damage to the engine.
- [NTSB CEN15CA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA356.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Pearland, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 12, 2015 · N95592 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot inadvertently shut off the fuel valve while on the downwind leg, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and a forced landing short of the runway.
- [NTSB ERA15LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA306.md): Wright Daniel J Volksplane VP-1 · Brooksville, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2015 · N9288 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff after determining that the engine was not producing adequate power. Contributing to the accident was the engine's inability to produce adequate power for reasons that could not be determined due to extensive postimpact…
- [NTSB WPR15FA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA238.md): Aviat A 1 · Compton, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2015 · N6090U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and/or appropriate pitch attitude during a banner pickup, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall/spin at too low an altitude to allow…
- [NTSB ERA15LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA301.md): Cessna 172 · Kissimmee, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2015 · N8370X · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the fuel system, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.
- [NTSB ERA15CA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA302.md): Cessna 206G · Titusville, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 9, 2015 · N206DZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's landing with a tailwind at an excessive speed, which resulted in a runway excursion, and collision with a ditch.
- [NTSB CEN15LA354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA354.md): Cessna C421B · Clovis, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2015 · N726JB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper management of fuel to the left engine during approach for landing, which resulted in a total loss of left engine power due to fuel starvation, and his subsequent failure to maintain control during the final landing approach, which…
- [NTSB CEN15LA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA344.md): Erickson Larry D RAF 2000 GT · Humboldt, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2015 · N315LK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of gyroplane control while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB ANC15LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15LA063.md): Piper PA 18-150 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2015 · N9265D · Substantial damage
  > Impact with terrain during low-level cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB ERA15LA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA300.md): Cessna 182 · Hot Springs, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2015 · N7506S · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to the failure of a magneto. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to operate the airplane without a current annual inspection.
- [NTSB CEN15LA398](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA398.md): Buckeye Dream Macine · Zeeland, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2015 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > The noncertificated pilot's impairment due to alcohol consumption, which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance from a tree.
- [NTSB CEN15LA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA359.md): Aeros Aeros 2 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2015 · N5982V · Substantial damage
  > The ultralight airplane’s encounter with a downdraft in mountainous terrain, which resulted in a descent into trees.
- [NTSB CEN15LA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA343.md): Cessna 172G · Hartington, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2015 · N5800R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to use an excessive, unapproved flap setting for takeoff, which significantly increased the induced drag and resulted in an aerodynamic stall when the airplane flew out of ground effect.
- [NTSB WPR15FA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA236.md): Cessna 182F · Montecito, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2015 · N5738F · Substantial damage
  > Oil starvation that led to the failure of the No. 5 connecting rod and a subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA15LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA304.md): Board James A Zenith 601 HD · Danville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2015 · N740JB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper adjustment of the propeller blade angle, which resulted in inadequate engine thrust, and his decision to continue the takeoff despite the excessively long takeoff roll.
- [NTSB ERA15FA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA298.md): Mchugh Tony Kitfox Model 1 · Montrose, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2015 · N428YT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during final approach, which resulted in the airplane's wing exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA15FA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA297.md): Piper PA46 · Saranac Lake, NY · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2015 · N819TB · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control during takeoff, which resulted from his impairment or incapacitation due to an acute cardiac event.
- [NTSB CEN15LA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA355.md): World Spirit · Granbury, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2015 · N65XT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to use the fuel boost pump following the loss of engine power and the fuel system’s inadequate design, which did not allow for equalization of fuel between the fuel tanks and led to a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and…
- [NTSB CEN15CA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA348.md): Robinson R44 · Kansasville, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 7, 2015 · N20KD · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inability to see and avoid power lines that were low to the ground and a green color that blended with the background crops.
- [NTSB WPR15LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA233.md): Ryan Aeronautical ST3KR · Hollister, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2015 · N48701 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to observe the runway environment while operating in the traffic pattern and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from a lawnmower on the runway during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the lawnmower operator's…
- [NTSB GAA15LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15LA217.md): MD Helicopter 369E · Whitefish, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2015 · N43792 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain altitude and a level attitude while hovering over water at night during an external load operation, which resulted in the helicopter’s main rotor contacting the surface of the water.

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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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