# NTSB investigations, NH: 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 ERA26LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA212.md): Granito Joseph R RV-7A · Jaffrey, NH · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 21, 2026 · N732JG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in a touchdown off the paved runway surface and a collision with terrain during the subsequent aborted landing.
- [NTSB ERA25LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA265.md): Moyes Liteflite PTY C Dragonfly · Charlestown, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jul 13, 2025 · N4010E · Substantial damage
  > On July 13, 2025, about 1915 eastern daylight time, a Moyes Liteflite Model C Dragonfly airplane, N4010E, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Charleston, New Hampshire. The pilot was seriously injured. The airplane was operated…
- [NTSB ERA25LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA237.md): Gyro Technic GT-VX2 · Swanzey, NH · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 23, 2025 · N62XF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain rotor rpm of the gyroplane during a low approach, while distracted by other aircraft in the airport traffic pattern, which resulted in the pilot’s decision to perform an off-runway landing.
- [NTSB ERA25LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA128.md): Beech A36 · Alton Bay, NH · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 23, 2025 · N321TB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain an appropriate glide path during the landing approach, which resulted in in the airplane contacting a snowbank short of the runway.
- [NTSB ERA24LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA276.md): Snyder Searey · New Ipswich, NH · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 25, 2024 · N453TS · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the exhaust muffler and tailpipe assembly separating from its attach points and impacting the propeller.
- [NTSB ERA24LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA291.md): Burkhart Grob Flugzeugbau G102 Astir CS · Benton, NH · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 2, 2024 · N152SS · Substantial damage
  > An encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight, resulting in collision with trees.
- [NTSB ERA24LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA242.md): Hughes 269A · Danbury, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 1, 2024 · N8045H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the prevailing wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control during landing.
- [NTSB ERA24FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24FA097.md): Beech C99 · Londonderry, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jan 26, 2024 · N53RP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to ensure that the cockpit door was secured before flight, which resulted in its separation during initial climb and a subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB ERA24FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24FA003.md): Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407 · Croydon, NH · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 8, 2023 · N802JR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control during the initial climb in dark night conditions due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in a steep banking descent into trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of recent night flight experience,…
- [NTSB ERA23FA384](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA384.md): Cessna 150K · Gilford, NH · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Sep 30, 2023 · N6312G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control during visual flight rules flight in night instrument meteorological conditions due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s motivation to depart on the flight despite being made aware that conditions…
- [NTSB ERA22FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA086.md): Swearingen SA226 · Bedford, NH · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 11, 2021 · N54GP · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to secure and feather the left engine and increase power on the right engine after a perceived loss of engine power in the left engine, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain just short of the runway. Contributing to…
- [NTSB ERA20CA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA215.md): Pipistrel Pipistrel Sinus 912 · Brookline, NH · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 13, 2020 · N783TH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while landing with a quartering tailwind, which resulted in a loss of control and a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA20CA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA098.md): Maule M7 · Manchester, NH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 2, 2020 · N309MA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a ground-loop.
- [NTSB GAA20CA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA028.md): Luscombe 8 · Lebanon, NH · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 15, 2019 · N2037B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a ditch.
- [NTSB GAA19CA524](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA524.md): Piper PA 28-180 · Manchester, NH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2019 · N7777W · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with approach lights.
- [NTSB GAA18CA511](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA511.md): Mooney M20J · Rochester, NH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 26, 2018 · N201BS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA18LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA204.md): Progressive Aerodyne Searey · Haverhill, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2018 · N221EZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering the airplane at a very low altitude in a confined area while attempting to land on a river.
- [NTSB GAA18CA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA033.md): Evolution Revo · Berlin, NH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 29, 2017 · N401HK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to center the ground steering before landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB ERA17FA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA241.md): Extra Flugzeugbau EA 300/L · Winchester, NH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2017 · N210MX · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot's continued visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's self-induced pressure to complete…
- [NTSB GAA17CA392](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA392.md): Piper PA22 · Berlin, NH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2017 · N6936B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB GAA17CA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA087.md): Jack Fehling Celebrity · North Hampton, NH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 4, 2016 · N28JF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s unstabilized approach, which resulted in the biplane being low and striking trees.
- [NTSB GAA17CA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA052.md): Chaudoin George S RV 10 · Portsmouth, NH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 4, 2016 · N710GC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to go around after recognizing that the airplane was high and fast, which resulted in a long landing on a wet runway and a runway excursion.
- [NTSB GAA17CA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA005.md): Cessna Ector 305 · Concord, NH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 3, 2016 · N305MR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB ERA16LA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA330.md): Tatkovsky James G Safari · Andover, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2016 · N330JT · Destroyed
  > The noncertificated pilot’s failure to maintain helicopter control during initial climb.
- [NTSB ERA16LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA220.md): Champion 7AC · Gorham, NH · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 16, 2016 · N83578 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to abort the takeoff after the airplane’s initial failure to climb.
- [NTSB ERA16CA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16CA197.md): American Champion 7GCBC · Warner, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2016 · N80RK · Substantial damage
  > An encounter with instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the pilot's spatial disorientation and a loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB ERA16LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA174.md): American Champion 7AC · Keene, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 2016 · N85510 · Substantial damage
  > The disengagement of the tailwheel locking mechanism during the landing roll due to wear, and a subsequent loss of directional control. Contributing was the pilot's inadequate remedial action, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA15LA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA339.md): Evolution Revo · Laconia, NH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2015 · N2264X · Substantial damage
  > The sport pilot’s improper decision to operate the weight-shift-control aircraft at low altitude and his subsequent failure to maintain control of the aircraft, which resulted in a subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA15FA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA241.md): Piper PA-22 · Laconia, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2015 · N2569P · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because of insufficient evidence found during postaccident examination of the airframe and engine.
- [NTSB ERA15LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA237.md): Piper PA28 · Hampton, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2015 · N43078 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly set the stabilator trim prior to takeoff, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA15CA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA079.md): Robinson Helicopter R66 · Henniker, NH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 22, 2014 · N64HF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing, which resulted in a collision with a snow bank. Contributing to the accident was ice that covered the landing surface.
- [NTSB ERA15LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA072.md): Cessna 150J · Brookline, NH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 2014 · N50709 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a wire during an off-airport landing following a partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination.
- [NTSB ERA14FA417](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA417.md): Cessna 180 · North Hampton, NH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2014 · N6510A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to ensure the airplane maintained adequate airspeed during the initial climb and the subsequent exceedance of its critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s impairment…
- [NTSB ERA14CA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA209.md): Cessna T206H · Gilford, NH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 22, 2014 · N262ME · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged the float equipped airplane's altitude while maneuvering above the surface of a lake, which resulted in a float inadvertently contacting the water. Contributing to the accident were the glassy water conditions and pilot's lack of recent…
- [NTSB ERA14CA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA203.md): Evolution Revo · Concord, NH · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 20, 2014 · N2264X · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control during a go around, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA14CA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA037.md): Piper PA 28-150 · Newport, NH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 14, 2013 · N5873W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incorrect glide path, which resulted in a landing area overshoot and a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA13CA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA350.md): Cessna 172S · Portsmouth, NH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 3, 2013 · N645PD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection resulting in his failure to remove the pin he used to lock the flight controls in place of the approved control lock.
- [NTSB ERA13LA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA327.md): Univair 108-1 · Tuftonboro, NH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2013 · N8721K · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s failure to remove circumferential gouges in the aft radius of the R2 rod journal on the crankshaft during its last engine overhaul, which resulted in the fatigue failure of the crankshaft and a subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA13FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA039.md): Beech A36 · Hooksett, NH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2012 · N4325W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's total incapacitation in flight due to an acute heart attack.
- [NTSB ERA12LA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA332.md): Stinson SR-7B · West Ossipee, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2012 · N16122 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate application of carburetor heat which resulted in the formation of carburetor ice and a partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA12FA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA175.md): Cessna T182T · Lebanon, NH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 2012 · N6062E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during a return to the airport after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB ERA11CA384](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA384.md): Aeronca 7DC · Greenland, NH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 6, 2011 · N4375E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and subsequent loss of control during an attempted go-around maneuver.
- [NTSB ERA11CA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA319.md): Aero AT SP Zoo AT-4 LSA · Concord, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 31, 2011 · N709PR · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's loss of aircraft control during a go-around maneuver following a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA11CA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA303.md): Champion 7EC-703 · Moultonboro, NH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 1, 2011 · N61980 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing rollout, which resulted in a collision with trees.
- [NTSB ERA11LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA084.md): Aeronca 7CCM · Rochester, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 2010 · N2053E · Substantial damage
  > The out-of-rig condition of the tailwheel lock, which resulted in a loss of directional control on landing.
- [NTSB ERA10CA462](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA462.md): Head Balloons AX9 118 · Hanover, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2010 · N2267U · Minor damage
  > The balloon's encounter with an updraft, resulting in an immediate landing and an intentional collision with a tree.
- [NTSB ERA09LA511](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA511.md): Air Creation 582SL · Strafford, NH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2009 · N699AC · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09FA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA343.md): Cessna 177 RG · Gilford, NH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2009 · N52670 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to oil exhaustion from the fracture of the nipple for the engine oil cooler return line. Contributing to the accident was the mechanic's signoff and release of the airplane without performing the required engine run-up following an…
- [NTSB ERA09LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA021.md): Steele John J Acro Sport · Madison, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2008 · N896JC · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor icing as a result of the pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat
- [NTSB ERA09CA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA014.md): Piper J3C-50 · Epping, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 12, 2008 · N23267 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight inspection and his decision to fly an unairworthy airplane.

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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" = 'NH' 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=NH

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