# NTSB investigations: Collision during takeoff/land 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. Page 11 of 17 · 832 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB CEN15LA405](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA405.md): Piper PA-36-375 · Elmwood, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2015 · N1057E · Substantial damage > The pilot’s decision to take off with the airplane near its maximum gross weight from a runway that did not have sufficient length for the airplane to achieve a normal takeoff and positive climb rate after liftoff. - [NTSB CEN15LA413](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA413.md): Venus CP328 Super Emeraude · Port Wing, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2015 · N328TV · Substantial damage > The pilot’s undershooting the landing area and the subsequent impact with a hay bale. Also causal to the accident was the operation of the airplane in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which reduced the engine power during the landing. - [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 CEN15LA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA350.md): Jal R Dennis Trixy Princess · Midland, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2015 · N743SS · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning during which he failed to account for the high-density altitude conditions and high gross weight, which degraded the gyroplane's climb performance and resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB ERA15WA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15WA309.md): Cessna 172N · Bajo Baudo, Colombia · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 9, 2015 · TI-BAA · Destroyed > On August 9, 2015, about 2200 coordinated universal time, a Cessna 172N, Colombian registration TI-BAA, was destroyed when it impacted terrain during a rejected landing at Pizarro Airport (SK-195), Bajo Baudo, Colombia. The two pilots and one passenger were… - [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 WPR15LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA226.md): Taylorcraft 12-m · Selma, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2015 · N49153 · Substantial damage > The pilot receiving instruction's use of an excessive pitch attitude during takeoff with the airplane near its maximum gross weight in hot and humid conditions, which degraded the airplane’s climb performance and resulted in a collision with obstacles during… - [NTSB GAA15CA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA209.md): Bellanca 17 30A · Tallahassee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 30, 2015 · N93582 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a forced landing on a road where the left wing impacted vegetation and sustained substantial damage. - [NTSB GAA15CA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA202.md): Bell 47G · De Queen, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 25, 2015 · N1420W · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to conduct helicopter performance planning, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and impact with a truck and terrain during takeoff from an elevated platform. - [NTSB ANC15LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15LA057.md): Found Acft Canada FBA 2C1 · Cold Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2015 · N798 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate distance from surrounding terrain during the takeoff sequence, which resulted in the airplane contacting the terrain, prematurely becoming airborne, and subsequently entering an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB ANC15CA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15CA059.md): Piper PA 18A 150 · Beluga, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2015 · N2868P · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to land with insufficient obstacle clearance. The pilot's failure to maintain directional control after landing resulting in a collision with terrain. - [NTSB CEN15WA440](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15WA440.md): Maule MX7 · Munster, Switzerland · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 18, 2015 · HB-KDF · Substantial damage > On July 18, 2015 about 0857 UTC, a Maule MX7-235 airplane, Swiss registration HB-KDF, impacted terrain during a go around near the Munster Airport (LSPU), near Munster, Switzerland. The pilot and two passengers sustained minor injuries and one passenger… - [NTSB GAA15CA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA227.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Sandusky, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 15, 2015 · N8337Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to monitor the landing environment while operating in a confined off-airport site resulting in a wire strike and substantial damage to the helicopter. - [NTSB ANC15CA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15CA047.md): Progressive Aerodyne Searey LSA · Elfin Cove, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 8, 2015 · N543SR · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a boat while landing. - [NTSB GAA15CA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA139.md): Randall W Grandpre CH-701 Zenith · Quincy, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2015 · N70WG · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate selection of a take-off area, resulting in a collision with obstacles and a loss of directional control. - [NTSB CEN15LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA266.md): Hunziker Eros 1650R · Quitman, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2015 · N104JX · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed for the approach to landing. - [NTSB ERA15CA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA209.md): Cessna 150D · Balsam Grove, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 8, 2015 · N5981T · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to attempt an off airport takeoff, and failure to maintain adequate clearance during the initial climb in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees. - [NTSB CEN15LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA212.md): Buckeye Breeze · Smithville, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2015 · UNREG · Minor damage > The noncertificated pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff, which resulted in impact with a utility pole and hangar. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to obtain flight instruction before attempting to fly the aircraft. - [NTSB GAA15CA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA075.md): Head Balloons AX8 105 - NO Series · Intercourse, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 12, 2015 · N3099F · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain/location for takeoff in gusting wind conditions, resulting in a collision with a building, and substantial damage to the hot air balloon. - [NTSB WPR15FA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA143.md): Cessna T210M · Challis, ID · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2015 · N732YQ · Substantial damage > The pilot's attempt to depart in conditions that resulted in the airplane having insufficient performance capability, which resulted in a collision with a tree. - [NTSB CEN15WA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15WA186.md): Robinson R44 - II · Modrava, Czechia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 29, 2015 · OK-RRJ · Substantial damage > On March 29, 2015, at 0920 universal coordinated time (UTC), a Robinson model R44 Raven II helicopter, Czech Republic registration OK-RRJ, serial number 12464, sustained substantial damage when it collided with wooded terrain within Šumava National Park, near… - [NTSB ERA15LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA165.md): Cessna 150 · Masscotte, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2015 · N8254S · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat during the flight while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to take off… - [NTSB ERA15CA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA157.md): Mooney M20K · Laurel, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 16, 2015 · N231KA · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper decision to attempt a nighttime landing at an unsuitable airport, which resulted in a collision with the precision approach path indicator. - [NTSB ERA15CA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA081.md): Bell 430 · Miami Gardens, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 21, 2014 · N430WH · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudgment of his helicopter's position relative to a parked helicopter during a pedal turn. - [NTSB ERA15WA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15WA070.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Mariquita, Colombia · Accident · 10 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 3, 2014 · HK4464 · Destroyed - [NTSB CEN15LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA057.md): Embraer EMB-500 · Sugarland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2014 · N584JS · Substantial damage > The pilot's engagement of the emergency parking brake during the landing roll, which decreased the airplane's braking performance and prevented it from stopping on the available runway. Contributing to the pilot's decision to engage the emergency parking… - [NTSB WPR15CA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15CA044.md): Ultramagic N-250 · Wittman, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 17, 2014 · N59EX · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the balloon when the wind unexpectedly increased which resulted in a collision with trees during the landing. - [NTSB ERA15LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA022.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Warren, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2014 · N8514L · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The glider pilot’s failure to avoid the tow plane after the aborted takeoff due to both pilots’ failure to review the aborted takeoff procedure before the flight, which led to both pilots turning right after the aborted takeoff. - [NTSB ERA14CA407](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA407.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Taylorsville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2014 · N41224 · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to land on a wet runway and delayed go-around attempt, which resulted in a collision with terrain. - [NTSB ERA14CA413](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA413.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Hayesville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 17, 2014 · N752EC · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter, and adequate clearance, which resulted in a collision with a hangar. - [NTSB ERA14CA379](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA379.md): Aviat Pitts S2B · Lakeville, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 9, 2014 · N893DC · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to favor the right side of the relatively narrow turf runway while landing, resulting in inadvertent contact with tall grass and a berm. - [NTSB ERA14CA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA365.md): Cessna 182B · Clayton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 27, 2014 · N2275G · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with a tree and then obstacles during the subsequent aborted takeoff. - [NTSB CEN14LA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA346.md): Buckeye Dream Machine · Ansley, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2014 · N4394V · No damage > The powered parachute's reduced takeoff performance in tailwind conditions for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any preimpact anomalies that would have precluded normal… - [NTSB WPR14CA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA321.md): Centrair 101A · Nephi, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2014 · N643CA · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to identify the proper landing surface which resulted in an off airstrip landing and collision with rough terrain. - [NTSB WPR14CA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA279.md): Wiley Kitfox IV · Sprague, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 3, 2014 · N5KW · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from powerlines during the landing approach resulting in a collision. - [NTSB CEN14LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA299.md): Air Tractor AT 502 · Dell, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2014 · N9184T · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to establish a proper airspeed during takeoff with the airplane near its maximum gross weight in high-density altitude and gusting crosswind conditions. - [NTSB WPR14CA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA223.md): Piper J3C 65 · Bellingham, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 3, 2014 · N1205P · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing on a narrow airstrip, which resulted in a collision with trees. - [NTSB CEN14CA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA258.md): Air Tractor AT 802A · Hunter, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 24, 2014 · N802KT · Substantial damage > The pilot's downwind takeoff from a grass airstrip, which resulted in inadequate climb performance and the subsequent impact with terrain. - [NTSB WPR14WA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14WA191.md): Maule M-5-235C · Lismore Aerodrome, Australia, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 12, 2014 · VH-HOG · Substantial damage > On April 12, 2014, at 1230 universal coordinated time, a Maule M-5-235C, VH-HOG, struck a power line and subsequently impacted terrain near Lismore Aerodrome, Australia. The airplane was operated by the pilot under the pertinent civil regulation of the… - [NTSB CEN14WA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14WA169.md): Fritz Neumeyer Glasair II FT / 1865 · Turnau, Austria · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 22, 2014 · D-EJFN · Substantial damage > On 22 March 2014, approximately 1126 coordinated universal time, a Glasair II FT, airplane, registration D-EJFN crashed shortly after takeoff from the Lanzen-Turnau Airport, Turnau, Austria. The pilot and passage were fatally injured. The incident is being… - [NTSB CEN14CA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA166.md): Skykits Savannah VGW · Hudson, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 19, 2014 · N508TG · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate monitoring of his glide path resulting in a collision with a berm prior to landing. - [NTSB CEN14WA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14WA171.md): Agustawestland Agusta AW139 · Gillingham, Norfolk, United Kingdom · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 13, 2014 · G-LBAL · Destroyed > On March 13, 2014, about 1927 coordinated universal time, an Agusta/Westland model AW139 helicopter, United Kingdom registration G-LBAL, impacted terrain shortly after takeoff near Gillingham, Norfolk, United Kingdom. The four occupants were fatally injured.… - [NTSB WPR14CA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA129.md): Partenavia P 68 Observer · Molokai, HI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 28, 2014 · N947MZ · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate decision to continue an unstable approach in dark night conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees and hard landing. - [NTSB ERA14CA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA172.md): Piper PA 28-140 · Saluda, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 21, 2014 · N6469W · Substantial damage > An inadvertent encounter with a deer during the takeoff roll. - [NTSB CEN14FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA141.md): Beech 35/33 · Telluride, CO · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2014 · N400DJ · Substantial damage > The airplane’s failure to obtain a positive climb rate, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning. - [NTSB ERA14FA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA115.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Panacea, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 2014 · N571AC · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees during a takeoff at night. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of recent night flight experience. - [NTSB CEN14CA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA132.md): Taylorcraft BC12 D · Hartford, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 8, 2014 · N43955 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and failure to inspect the runway before departure. - [NTSB WPR14LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA114.md): Pitts S2C · Roseburg, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 2014 · N102ZT · Substantial damage > The pilot’s loss of orientation while scanning for airport traffic during the turn from the base to final legs of the traffic pattern, which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance from a tree. - [NTSB CEN14CA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA114.md): Cessna 340 · Coldwater, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 15, 2014 · N10MF · Substantial damage > Airport personnel did not remove the snow banks from the intersecting runway and/or close the intersection runway, which resulted in the airplane impacting the snow banks. Contributing to the accident was the reduced visibility inhibiting the pilot's ability… - [NTSB WPR14CA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA060.md): Beech G35 · Placerville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 2, 2013 · N145WP · Substantial damage > The airplane's collision with a deer on the runway during landing. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/490/cases.md?page=12 ## 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 e.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e WHERE e."isDefiningEvent" AND e."tier2Number" = '490') ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/490/cases?page=11 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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