# NTSB investigations, NV: 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 WPR26LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA087.md): Kitfox Series 7 · Lemmon Valley-Golden Valley, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 19, 2026 · N775DZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inability to maintain clearance from terrain during a go-around.
- [NTSB WPR26LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA062.md): Bell 407 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 15, 2025 · N404LL · Substantial damage
  > Tail rotor blade impact from an unidentified object at an undetermined time.
- [NTSB WPR25LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA276.md): Schieber Cedric H CH801 · Jackpot, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Sep 11, 2025 · N801CS · Substantial damage
  > On September 11, 2025, about 0905 Pacific daylight time, an experimental amateur-built Zenith CH801, N801CS, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Jackpot, Navada. The pilot and three passengers were not injured. The airplane was…
- [NTSB WPR25LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA117.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Henderson, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 19, 2025 · N171M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing, in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR25LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA038.md): Dehavilland DHC-6-300 · Boulder City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 15, 2024 · N241SA · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional control during the landing roll in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR24LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA197.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Fernley, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 13, 2024 · N4625Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR24LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA025.md): Gulfstream Aerospace Commander 690C · Reno, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 26, 2023 · N840KB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot applicant’s excessive nose down pitch, and the check pilot’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in an impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR23LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA259.md): Aviat A-1B · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 24, 2023 · N307F · Minor damage
  > The pilot’s unsafe inflight operation of the airplane and failure to maintain clearance from a person on the ground, which resulted in a serious injury.
- [NTSB WPR23LA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA362.md): Let L-23 Super Blanik · Minden, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 3, 2023 · N438BA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in an impact with a taxiway sign.
- [NTSB WPR23LA367](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA367.md): Cessna 180 · Minden, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 27, 2023 · N180MK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a quartering headwind.
- [NTSB WPR23LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA111.md): Glasair Sportsman · Cal-Nev-Ari, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 19, 2023 · N2847H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision to takeoff with known damage to the wing and his failure to maintain directional control during takeoff on rough terrain.
- [NTSB WPR22FA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA350.md): Aerovodochody L-29 Delfin · Reno, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Sep 18, 2022 · N129MM · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s in-flight incapacitation due to G-induced loss of consciousness, which resulted in a subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR22LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA305.md): Hughes Helicopters 369E · Ely, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 15, 2022 · N500AR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering at a low altitude.
- [NTSB WPR22FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA109.md): Distar CZ D 13/15 SUN Dancer · Boulder City, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Feb 24, 2022 · N588V · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from powerlines while maneuvering, which resulted in a wire strike and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment from alcohol consumption and his use of diphenhydramine before the…
- [NTSB WPR22LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA039.md): Iai 1125 Westwind Astra · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 14, 2021 · N771DX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot landed long and failed to deploy the thrust reversers, which resulted in a runway overrun and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane as a single pilot instead of the required minimum crew…
- [NTSB WPR21LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA308.md): Cessna 172 · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 9, 2021 · N5735R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain prior to encountering a downdraft, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR21LA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA294.md): Kuykendall Charles Lancair IV · Indian Springs, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 28, 2021 · N26PD · Destroyed
  > An in-flight fire due to an undetermined electrical malfunction.
- [NTSB WPR21LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA261.md): Beech 95-A55 · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 29, 2021 · N764SU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inability to maintain directional control during landing roll due to a flat tire.
- [NTSB WPR21LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA246.md): Airborne Australia XT582 · Carson City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 24, 2021 · N8003K · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting wind, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR21LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA201.md): Cessna 182P · Minden, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 18, 2021 · N8488M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while on approach in microburst or windshear conditions, which resulted in impact with a runway sign.
- [NTSB WPR21LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA222.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 15, 2021 · N1996T · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to compensate for a downdraft during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR21LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA092.md): Creek Michel W Bearhawk · Elko, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 16, 2021 · N2828M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s unstable approach to land, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent nose over. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to continue an approach in sun glare conditions.
- [NTSB WPR21LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA030.md): Cessna 310 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 29, 2020 · N101G · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain the airplane’s minimum controllable airspeed while maneuvering with one engine inoperative. Also causal was the loss of power in the left engine due to oil starvation. Contributing to the accident were inadequate maintenance…
- [NTSB WPR20CA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA260.md): Evektor Aerotechnik Sportstar · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Aug 9, 2020 · N644SB · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate decision to make a premature turn onto a taxiway which resulted in a collision with a taxiway sign.
- [NTSB WPR20LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA216.md): Schleicher ASW27 · Ely, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 11, 2020 · N167TM · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of glider control while maneuvering near a mountain ridge in downdrafts and dry microbursts at an altitude that precluded recovery.
- [NTSB WPR20CA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA197.md): Robinson R44 · Pioche, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 28, 2020 · N7530B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to fly at low level over mountainous terrain and his inability to recover when the helicopter encountered a downdraft that resulted in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR20CA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA167.md): Cessna 172 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 3, 2020 · N478ER · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during a soft-field takeoff and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB WPR20CA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA162.md): Bell 206 · Elko, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2020 · N401HP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control in gusting wind that resulted in a loss in altitude and subsequent collision with a fence.
- [NTSB WPR20CA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA112.md): De Havilland DHC6 · Boulder City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 6, 2020 · N72GC · Substantial damage
  > The trainee pilot's loss of directional control during landing and his subsequent unintentional control interference with the brakes and/or rudder during the trainer pilot's attempted remedial action, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a…
- [NTSB WPR20CA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA102.md): Mooney M20K · Minden, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 14, 2020 · N231VM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to complete a before landing checklist, which resulted in his delayed extension of the landing gear, and his subsequent exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR20FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20FA031.md): Grumman AA5 · Jackpot, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 23, 2019 · N310PD · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of control due to spatial disorientation while departing in dark night conditions, which resulted in impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s limited experience flying in night conditions.
- [NTSB GAA20CA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA040.md): Kitfox S7 · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 20, 2019 · C-GPMT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's use of excessive braking control during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB GAA20CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA035.md): Robinson R22 · Overton, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 17, 2019 · N4066S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper approach and the flight instructor's subsequent failure to maintain an adequate climb rate during an attempted go-around in gusting tailwind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing and dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB GAA20CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA030.md): Piper PA18 · Gerlach, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 16, 2019 · N2894P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB GAA20CA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA029.md): Cessna 180 · Flannigan, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 15, 2019 · N180JL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a wing strike.
- [NTSB WPR19FA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19FA263.md): Cessna 182 · Nixon, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2019 · N1891X · Destroyed
  > A loss of airplane control while maneuvering due to spatial disorientation after inadvertently entering instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inexperience in IMC conditions.
- [NTSB GAA19CA550](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA550.md): Pzl Okecie PZL104 · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 16, 2019 · N123T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain bank control during takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions, resulting in a loss of control in flight and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR19TA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19TA245.md): Bell 47G · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Aug 28, 2019 · N6064H · Substantial damage
  > The noncertificated passenger’s loss of control during attempted hover operations.
- [NTSB WPR19LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA243.md): Mooney M20C · Reno, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 26, 2019 · N78988 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper inflight fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB GAA19CA447](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA447.md): Biuro Projektowe B Bogumil Ber SZD-56-2 · Sparks, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 14, 2019 · N821W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to abort the takeoff in a timely manner, which resulted in glider settling into sage brush.
- [NTSB GAA19CA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA256.md): Jordan Valley CCX-2000 · Logandale, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2019 · N776RT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing and during a subsequent attempted go-around, which resulted in the airplane cartwheeling.
- [NTSB WPR19LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA141.md): Flight Design Ctls · Boulder City, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 7, 2019 · N423EB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper monitoring and failure to maintain airspeed during a critical phase of flight, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, an aerodynamic stall, and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR19LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA138.md): Beech 36 · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 5, 2019 · N6684Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inability to maintain directional control during landing in gusty crosswind conditions for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.
- [NTSB GAA19CA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA281.md): Cessna 340 · Carvers, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 3, 2019 · N5418M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to accurately assess the available runway for the takeoff, which resulted in impact with a gravel berm.
- [NTSB WPR19LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA098.md): Piper PA 24 · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 17, 2019 · N5028P · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the engine mount due to internal corrosion and wall thinning, which resulted in a loss of directional control and nose gear collapse during landing.
- [NTSB GAA19CA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA113.md): Cessna 172 · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 29, 2019 · N670CS · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a rejected takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a ditch.
- [NTSB WPR19TA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19TA018.md): Audenried Kitfox S7 SuperSport · Flanigan, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Nov 3, 2018 · N13NZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a sharp turn at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB GAA19CA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA031.md): Leroux John F CCX-1865 · Carson City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 21, 2018 · N401WY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and ground loop.
- [NTSB GAA18CA512](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA512.md): Bell 206 · Battle Mountain, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Aug 18, 2018 · N8052G · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper altitude and airspeed while flying in a canyon in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA18CA468](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA468.md): Cessna 185 · Lovelock, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 5, 2018 · N9867X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent total loss of engine power.

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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" = 'NV' 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=NV

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