# NTSB investigations, AR: 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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB CEN26LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA209.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Jonesboro, AR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 30, 2026 · N90932 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to practice slow flight maneuvers at an…
- [NTSB CEN26LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA085.md): Quad City Challenger · Greenbrier, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 6, 2026 · N194JR · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the landing.
- [NTSB CEN26LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA033.md): Cessna 182H · Lakeview, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 30, 2025 · N2040X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper approach path during landing which resulted in a collision with terrain short of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the improper flap position during landing, and the pilot being fatigued.
- [NTSB CEN25LA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA359.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Nashville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 31, 2025 · N442PR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning which resulted in a total loss of power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the landing zone being unlit.
- [NTSB CEN24LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA313.md): Grumman G164 · Dyess, AR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 9, 2024 · N6569 · Substantial damage
  > The improper overhaul of the carburetor and the malfunction of left magneto which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN24LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA189.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Hot Springs, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 15, 2024 · N6571J · Destroyed
  > The student pilot’s selection of an improper fuel tank selector position, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the instructor’s inadequate oversight.
- [NTSB CEN24FA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24FA179.md): Piper PA46-500TP · Marianna, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 13, 2024 · N241PM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s design limitations, which resulted in an in-flight breakup.
- [NTSB CEN24LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA175.md): Air Tractor AT-802A · England, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 1, 2024 · N8515G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from tower guy wires while maneuvering during a low-level aerial application flight.
- [NTSB CEN24LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA145.md): Mooney M20E · Alpine, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 2, 2024 · N86UM · Substantial damage
  > The improper maintenance of the cabin air and exhaust system which resulted in a cracked exhaust pipe and damaged cabin air tubing, and the subsequent elevated carbon monoxide levels in the cockpit and a forced landing to unsuitable terrain after the pilot…
- [NTSB CEN24LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA069.md): Aero Commander 100 · Texarkana, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 18, 2023 · N4104X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision to attempt a go-around with full flaps extended, which resulted in decreased climb performance and led to a collision with trees.
- [NTSB CEN23LA419](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA419.md): Beech A36 · El Dorado, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 23, 2023 · N67CD · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN23LA390](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA390.md): Zlin Aviation S R O Savage Norden · Cabot, AR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 30, 2023 · N7373 · Substantial damage
  > The airplane manufacturer’s routing of the fuel pump wiring next to the engine’s turbocharger and exhaust, which thermally damaged the wiring and resulted in a malfunction of the fuel delivery system and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN23LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA225.md): Skykits Savannah VGW · Flippin, AR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 2, 2023 · N341JD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN23LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA228.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164 · Saffell, AR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 31, 2023 · N8405K · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s encounter with a dust devil after takeoff, which resulted in a loss of lift, and a subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the presence of a dust devil in the airplane’s flight path.
- [NTSB CEN23FA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA167.md): Titan Tornado · Lewisville, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Apr 30, 2023 · N31311 · Destroyed
  > The non-certificated pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control at an altitude too low to recover.
- [NTSB CEN23FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA113.md): Beech B200 · Little Rock, AR · Accident · 5 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Feb 22, 2023 · N55PC · Destroyed
  > The loss of control during initial climb for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident were the sudden wind shifts during the initial climb.
- [NTSB CEN23LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA096.md): Maule MX-7-235 · Chickala, AR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 26, 2023 · N188DL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to land on the snow-covered runway and his failure to attain/maintain aircraft control during landing rollout.
- [NTSB CEN23LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA053.md): Bell 407 · Searcy, AR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 19, 2022 · N184SF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the electrical box while repositioning.
- [NTSB ERA22FA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA338.md): Air Tractor AT-802A · Portland, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 26, 2022 · N749LA · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other airplane during aerial application and ferry operations.
- [NTSB CEN22FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22FA082.md): Cessna 172 · Hardy, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 26, 2021 · N5798T · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated pilot’s decision to continue visual flight into an area of instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was a loss of engine power due to fuel…
- [NTSB CEN22LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA024.md): Cessna 150L · Forrest City, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 31, 2021 · N6713G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control during landing. Contributing to the pilot’s injuries was his ejection from the airplane resulting from him not wearing his available seat restraints.
- [NTSB CEN21LA454](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA454.md): Kitfox IV · Ozark, AR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 24, 2021 · N161JB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inability to maintain altitude after the airplane encountered a downdraft while he intentionally flew at a low-altitude during a practice for a short-takeoff-and-landing flight competition.
- [NTSB CEN21LA415](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA415.md): Cessna 170B · Ozark, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 12, 2021 · N2998D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate takeoff performance planning that resulted in a climb gradient too low to clear trees on departure, and his failure to maintain aircraft control that resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN21FA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21FA270.md): Air Tractor 502B · Paragould, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 15, 2021 · N6088K · Destroyed
  > An inflight loss of control and subsequent impact with terrain during an aerial application flight for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB CEN20CA391](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA391.md): Champion 8GCBC · Ozark, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Sep 11, 2020 · N81BH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a wire during final approach to landing.
- [NTSB CEN20CA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA205.md): Cessna 172 · Lakeview, AR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 31, 2020 · N52794 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN20LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA109.md): Air Tractor AT 602 · Dumas, AR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 25, 2020 · N5197Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a power line pole during a low-level aerial application flight, which resulted in impact with the bracket and a subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB CEN19FA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA332.md): Cessna 150 · Prairie Grove, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Sep 24, 2019 · N4658X · Substantial damage
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation after encountering instrument meteorological conditions at night.
- [NTSB GAA19CA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA319.md): Piper PA24 · Weiner, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 6, 2019 · N8529P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll on a wet runway, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with a pole.
- [NTSB GAA19CA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA289.md): Air Tractor AT802 · Fisher, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 27, 2019 · N802WW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a ditch.
- [NTSB GAA19CA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA271.md): Ayres S 2R · Stuttgart, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2019 · N5675X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering during an agricultural application flight, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN19LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA116.md): Berkey S-6ES · Lafe, AR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 2, 2019 · N265GB · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate glidepath while landing toward the sun, which resulted in impact with vegetation and a subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB GAA19CA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA177.md): Champion 7EC · Fayetteville, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 24, 2019 · N815PB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during takeoff as he attempted to avoid power lines, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN18LA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA347.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Little Rock, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2018 · N7954W · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence, which resulted in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB GAA18CA465](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA465.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · El Dorado, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 27, 2018 · N391KM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN18LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA274.md): Cessna 150 · Lakeview, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2018 · N50183 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s impairment by alcohol and multiple medications, which led to his failure to maintain obstacle clearance during takeoff and the subsequent exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and…
- [NTSB CEN18FA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA263.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Wheatley, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2018 · N8508P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB GAA18CA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA365.md): Craig A Reed Starduster II · Morrilton, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2018 · N969TM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during an aborted landing.
- [NTSB CEN18LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA223.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Eureka Springs, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 14, 2018 · N9098C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed following a partial loss of engine power after takeoff for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall at a low altitude.
- [NTSB CEN18LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA211.md): Thrush S2R-H80 · Parkin, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2018 · N6215P · Substantial damage
  > The improper operation of the rudder pedal adjustment mechanism for an undetermined period of time, which led to the failure of the rudder pedal adjustment track, the detachment of the rudder pedal, and the pilot’s subsequent inability to maintain directional…
- [NTSB GAA18CA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA265.md): Air Tractor AT 802 · Truman, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 4, 2018 · N4170S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to see and avoid a pole during an agricultural application flight.
- [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 CEN17LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA312.md): Ralph Marine Devil DOG · Danville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2017 · N165AB · Substantial damage
  > A separation of the left tire from its wheel because of the use of an improper substance and wheel size, which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN17LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA313.md): Canion Michael W Zodiac 601XL · Grady, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2017 · N577M · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a lack of ignition resulting from a broken alternator wire.
- [NTSB CEN17FA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA259.md): Air Tractor AT 602 · Cash, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2017 · N4257R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's incapacitation due to a cardiac event, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.
- [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 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 CEN17FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA071.md): Columbia Aircraft Mfg LC41 550FG · Gurdon, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 2017 · N972JK · Destroyed
  > The loss of control in flight for reasons that could not be determined because of the severe impact and postcrash fire damage to the airplane and the lack of information about the airplane emergency that the pilot was experiencing.
- [NTSB GAA17CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA030.md): Air Tractor AT 502 · Paragould, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 18, 2016 · N4218E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to avoid electrical wires during low-altitude maneuvering, which resulted in a wire strike.
- [NTSB GAA17CA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA020.md): Remos Remos GX · Lowell, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 11, 2016 · N27GX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to take off with a prevailing tailwind and insufficient distance to ensure obstacle clearance, which resulted in a collision with a tree.

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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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AR' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND 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
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/470/sequence?state=AR

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