# NTSB investigations, NY: 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 ERA26FA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26FA269.md): Cessna 182 · Piseco, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jul 12, 2026 · N43TB · Destroyed
  > On July 12, 2026, about 1909 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 182J, N43TB, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Piseco, New York. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91…
- [NTSB ERA26FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26FA027.md): Mooney M20E · Ballston Spa, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Oct 31, 2025 · N79338 · Destroyed
  > On October 31, 2025, about 1035 eastern daylight time, a Mooney M20E, N79338, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Ballston Spa, New York. The pilot was fatally injured, and the flight instructor was seriously injured. The airplane was…
- [NTSB ERA25FA367](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25FA367.md): Toop Thomas A Glasair Super II FT · Wallkill, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Sep 27, 2025 · N45BT · Destroyed
  > On September 27, 2025, at 1418 eastern daylight time, an experimental, amateur-built Glasair Super II FT, N45BT, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Wallkill, New York. The pilot sustained fatal injuries. The airplane was operated as a…
- [NTSB ERA25FA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25FA283.md): Piper J5C · Rochester, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Aug 1, 2025 · N28151 · Substantial damage
  > On August 1, 2025, about 1330 eastern daylight time, a Piper J5C, NC 28151, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Rochester, New York. The passenger was fatally injured, and the pilot was seriously injured. The airplane was…
- [NTSB ERA25LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA267.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Inlet, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 9, 2025 · N67RW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the helicopter during the landing.
- [NTSB ERA25FA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25FA080.md): Beech A36 · East Aurora, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Dec 19, 2024 · N36WP · Destroyed
  > On December 19, 2024, at 1122 eastern standard time, a Beech A36, N36WP, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near East Aurora, New York. The private pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations…
- [NTSB ERA25LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA002.md): Fokker D Viii Replica · Rhinebeck, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Oct 5, 2024 · N94100 · Destroyed
  > On October 5, 2024, about 1456 eastern daylight time, an experimental amateur-built Coughlin Fokker D-VIII Replica, N94100, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Old Rhinebeck Airport (NY94), Rhinebeck, New York. The commercial pilot was…
- [NTSB ERA24LA372](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA372.md): Textron 208B · New York, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 4, 2024 · N143CA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision to rush his departure, which resulted in a rough water encounter and collision with the wake of a passing ferry boat.
- [NTSB ERA24FA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24FA338.md): Cessna 750 · Jamestown, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 5, 2024 · N750GB · Destroyed
  > An in-flight fire and electrical failure for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in the flight crew’s inability to maintain stabilized flight and a subsequent loss of control during landing.
- [NTSB ERA24LA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA332.md): Bucker Jungmann C.A.S.A. 1.131 · Red Hook, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 28, 2024 · N1041U · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The Great Lakes pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the Bucker Jungmann while maneuvering during an air show, which resulted in a midair collision, the inability of the Bucker Jungmann to maintain altitude, and its subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB ERA24FA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24FA326.md): Schweizer 269C · West Carthage, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jul 27, 2024 · N61486 · Substantial damage
  > On July 27, 2024, about 1242 eastern daylight time, a Schweizer 269C-1, N61486, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near West Carthage, New York. The private pilot was fatally injured. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14 Code…
- [NTSB ERA24LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA324.md): Lake LA4 · Catskill, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 25, 2024 · N1166L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during a takeoff from water in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA24FA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24FA318.md): Beech A36 · Ronkonkoma, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 22, 2024 · N1089W · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the outcome was the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane following the loss of engine power and his decision to perform an intersection takeoff which, reduced…
- [NTSB ERA24FA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24FA283.md): Piper PA46 · Trout Creek, NY · Accident · 5 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 30, 2024 · N85PG · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control in flight due to spatial disorientation during a climb to cruise altitude in instrument meteorological conditions and turbulence, which resulted in the in-flight breakup of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was…
- [NTSB ERA24FA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24FA262.md): Piper PA31 · Loudonville, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jun 17, 2024 · C-GKSI · Destroyed
  > On June 17, 2024, at 0816 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-31-310, Canadian registration C-GKSI, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident in Loudonville, New York. The airline transport pilot was fatally injured and one person on the ground…
- [NTSB ERA24LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA238.md): Aeronca 11AC · Geneseo, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 1, 2024 · N9418E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll resulting in a runway excursion, and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB ERA24LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA224.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Lagrangeville, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 17, 2024 · N462PW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing and subsequent go-around attempt. Also causal was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB ERA24LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA196.md): Cessna 170B · Endicott, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 25, 2024 · N8084A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during an aborted landing, which resulted in a runway excursion, and subsequent collision with trees.
- [NTSB ERA24FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24FA001.md): Cessna 177RG · Lake Placid, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 1, 2023 · N545PZ · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight weight and balance planning and his aggressive low altitude maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control.
- [NTSB ERA23LA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA351.md): Nanchang China CJ-6A · Merrickville, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 26, 2023 · N114DZ · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power while enroute for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB ERA23LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA285.md): Diamond DA40 · Yorktown Heights, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 29, 2023 · N44HH · Substantial damage
  > A fatigue failure of the turbocharger housing, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA23FA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA266.md): Wonder Michael S Harmon Rocket · Porter, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 11, 2023 · N85TP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while initiating a low-altitude aerobatic maneuver, which resulted in impact with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s high-risk behavior.
- [NTSB ERA23FA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA258.md): Cirrus SR22 · Jamestown, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 6, 2023 · C-GNMT · Destroyed
  > The pilots’ failure to maintain airplane control following an anomalous engine indication during the initial climb, which resulted in a loss of control and parachute deployment at an altitude too low for the system to operate effectively. Contributing to the…
- [NTSB ERA23FA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA249.md): Cessna 182 · Plymouth, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 28, 2023 · N8775X · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB CEN23FA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA204.md): Luce Buttercup · Lyndonville, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 28, 2023 · N18263 · Destroyed
  > An in-flight breakup due to structural overload of the airplane for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA23LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA229.md): Cessna 172 · South Bethlehem, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 11, 2023 · N1596E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision to attempt an intersection takeoff in a tailwind when the full runway in the opposite, headwind direction was available.
- [NTSB ERA23FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA007.md): Seamax M-22 · East Hampton, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 6, 2022 · N46PD · Substantial damage
  > An inflight separation of the right wing as a result of the manufacturer’s application of a bolt and nut in the upper wing strut attachment point that was inconsistent with the nut design intent and usage limitations.
- [NTSB ERA22LA430](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA430.md): Taylorcraft BC12 · Buffalo, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 24, 2022 · N5619M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during initial climb after a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin at low altitude.
- [NTSB ERA22LA363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA363.md): Cessna 150H · Ellenville, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 7, 2022 · N50439 · Substantial damage
  > Both pilots’ decision to perform the takeoff near maximum gross weight with 10° of flaps, contrary to the owner’s manual procedure, which resulted in the airplane’s degraded climb performance approaching high terrain.
- [NTSB ERA22LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA242.md): Aeronca 7EC · Putnam Valley, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 25, 2022 · N7410B · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel starvation resulting from obstructed forward and aft vent outlets in the left fuel tank.
- [NTSB ERA22LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA067.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Glens Falls, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 19, 2021 · N2305T · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB ERA22LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA029.md): Cessna 172 · Westhampton Beach, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 23, 2021 · N1188L · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB ERA22FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA010.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Cornwall, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 10, 2021 · N637HP · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot’s continued flight into deteriorating weather conditions, which resulted in a loss of control due to spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB ERA21FA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21FA317.md): Rotorway Exec 162F · Argyle, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 7, 2021 · N162KJ · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s abrupt control inputs, which resulted in a low G condition, main rotor mast bumping, and the subsequent severing of the tail boom by a main rotor blade.
- [NTSB ERA21LA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA310.md): Liteflite PTY Dragonfly Model C · Middletown, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 31, 2021 · N799HG · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of the carburetor, which resulted in a momentary total loss of engine power during initial climb. Contributing was the pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane following the initial power loss.
- [NTSB ERA21FA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21FA239.md): Schweizer SGS 1-35 · Wurtsboro, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 6, 2021 · N2878H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s low-altitude release from tow for reasons that could not be determined, and his subsequent exceedance of the glider’s critical angle of attack while returning to the runway, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA21LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA199.md): Mooney M20C · Warwick, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 29, 2021 · N6448U · Substantial damage
  > A loose stand-off clamp which resulted in a throttle assembly malfunction, and the inability of the engine to produce full power during the attempted takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA21FA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21FA178.md): Cessna 177B · Great Valley, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Apr 7, 2021 · N24RG · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA21LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA028.md): Bell 206 · Point Lookout, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 21, 2020 · N716VL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to depart on a visual flight rules flight, and to continue that flight into forecasted and deteriorating instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) in a helicopter that was not equipped for flight in IMC, which resulted in the pilot’s…
- [NTSB ERA21LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA004.md): Cessna 182 · Beechhurst, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 4, 2020 · N6506M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s selection of a landing area that provided inadequate distance from obstacles and his subsequent decision to abort the landing with inadequate takeoff distance available, which resulted in a high-speed collision with a concrete bulkhead.…
- [NTSB ERA20CA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA246.md): Piper PA22 · Cortland, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 13, 2020 · N2716P · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic’s incorrect rigging of the aileron control cables, which resulted in a reversal of aileron control inputs applied by the pilot during the takeoff. Also causal was the mechanic’s inadequate post-maintenance inspection and the pilot's inadequate…
- [NTSB ERA20CA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA184.md): Bell OH-58C · Livingston, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 14, 2020 · N183MP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance while maneuvering at low altitude at night, which resulted in the helicopter striking a tree.
- [NTSB ERA20LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA163.md): Piper PA28 · East Hampton, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 25, 2020 · N33005 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power after takeoff due to the formation of carburetor ice while on the ground. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat.
- [NTSB ERA20LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA082.md): Mooney M20J · Farmingdale, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 28, 2019 · N52840 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper preflight inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB GAA20CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA008.md): Piper PA18 · Big Flats, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 10, 2019 · N4138Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flight planning and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from wires during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA19FA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19FA249.md): Cessna T303 · Lagrangeville, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 17, 2019 · N303TL · Destroyed
  > A partial loss of engine power in both engines during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB GAA19CA469](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA469.md): Schempp Hirth Ventus 2A · Wurtsboro, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2019 · N57LK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly secure the glider’s canopy before flight, which resulted in it opening in flight and the pilot's inability to maintain an appropriate final approach path and altitude, which resulted in impact with a shipping container.
- [NTSB GAA19CA405](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA405.md): Eurocopter EC135 · Cobleskill, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2019 · N135WJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain situational awareness during takeoff from a confined area, which resulted in the helicopter rotors striking tree branches.
- [NTSB ERA19FA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19FA196.md): Trella T-21 · Endicott, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 17, 2019 · N450C · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined, and the pilot's subsequent exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during an attempted return to the runway, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin at an altitude that…
- [NTSB ERA19FA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19FA191.md): Agusta A109 · New York, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 10, 2019 · N200BK · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot’s decision to initiate the flight into marginal visual flight rules and instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a subsequent loss of control.

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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" = 'NY' 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=NY

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