# 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.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB ERA09CA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA270.md): Cessna 150G · Kingston, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 24, 2009 · N2792S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during approach.
- [NTSB ERA09CA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA262.md): Tecnam P2002 Sierra · Lake Wales, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 24, 2009 · N122LS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control and failure to maintain clearance from trees during initial climb.
- [NTSB CEN09LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA262.md): Capra, Salvatore O Aventura 2 · Des Allemands, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2009 · N912SC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to achieve adequate altitude and airspeed before beginning a downwind turn after takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA09WA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09WA253.md): Cessna 208 · Canaima, Venezuela · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 17, 2009 · YV1181 · Substantial damage
  > None.
- [NTSB WPR09CA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA188.md): Hiller Sixchuter Legend XL · Vancouver, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 8, 2009 · N16503 · Minor damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain/maintain adequate airspeed to become airborne within the distance available for takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN09LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA252.md): Bell 222B · Gulf of Mexico, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2009 · N309CH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstructions while landing on a shipboard helipad.
- [NTSB WPR09LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA244.md): Hughes 369HS · Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean) · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2009 · N2058X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from an object during takeoff from the deck of a fishing vessel.
- [NTSB CEN09LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA236.md): Argence RV-8 · Angleton, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2009 · N89EA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during initial climbout.
- [NTSB ANC09CA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA028.md): Piper PA-12 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 4, 2009 · N2997M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing/takeoff area with an unfavorable wind.
- [NTSB CEN09CA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA210.md): Aeronca 7AC · Bagley, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 15, 2009 · N1831E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed aborted takeoff, which resulted in the ski-equipped airplane running aground and striking trees. Contributing to the accident was the slush layer that had formed since the previous landing.
- [NTSB ANC09LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA023.md): Helio H-295 · Healy, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2009 · N6478V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in initiating a climb while he was packing snow with the airplane's skis in preparation for landing, resulting in a collision with brush.
- [NTSB CEN09LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA201.md): Robinson R22 · Midland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 2009 · N456PH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a pole.
- [NTSB ANC09LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA022.md): Dehavilland DHC-2 / U-6A · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 2009 · N5342G · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s decision to attempt a touch-and-go landing toward rising terrain and with a tailwind, resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN09LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA165.md): Cirrus SR22 · Steamboat Springs, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 2009 · N486CD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to apply brakes in a timely manner while landing on a snow-packed, ice-covered runway, and his delay in executing a go-around.
- [NTSB CEN09CA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA139.md): Cessna 172I · Rockford, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 19, 2009 · N35571 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control during the landing roll after contacting a low-lying snow bank that was obscured by drifting snow.
- [NTSB CEN09CA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA127.md): Eurocopter AS350 · Vermillion 229 · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 12, 2009 · N193EH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a known obstruction. Contributing to the accident was the location/placement of lightning rods in the landing zone.
- [NTSB WPR09LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA056.md): Cessna 172 · Lompoc, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2008 · N6461E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power line. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent experience.
- [NTSB ERA09CA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA073.md): Extra Flugzeugbau EA 300/L · Tampa, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 28, 2008 · N505EX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in a collision with an object.
- [NTSB ERA09CA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA038.md): Beech 35-C33 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 5, 2008 · N5891J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper glide path during the final approach, resulting in a collision with the airport approach lights.
- [NTSB WPR09FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA027.md): Cessna P206 · Estacada, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2008 · N2570X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while on approach to land at night. Contributing to the accident was the electrical system failure and the pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB ERA09LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA020.md): Sikorsky S-76C · New York, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2008 · N552J · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the flightcrew to stabilize the helicopter over its confined landing area during a hovering left-pedal turn, resulting in tail rotor blade contact with a perimeter fence component and a subsequent loss of directional control. Contributing to…
- [NTSB WPR09CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA011.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Fresno, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 12, 2008 · N2572N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path while on final approach.
- [NTSB CEN09FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA015.md): Cessna 150G · Cedar Lake, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2008 · N3623J · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's overall lack of flight experience.
- [NTSB ERA09CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA003.md): Buckeye Dream Machine · Lexington, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 5, 2008 · N75331 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper decision to continue the takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC08LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA131.md): Dehavilland Beaver DHC · Cooper Landing, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2008 · N203KL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain separation from a tree during the landing roll at an off-airport site.
- [NTSB ANC08CA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA129.md): Eurocopter AS 350 B2 · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 28, 2008 · N352EV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain tail rotor clearance from the safety netting during final approach and landing.
- [NTSB CHI08CA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA296.md): Piper PA28 · Gann Valley, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 27, 2008 · N6266J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to gain sufficient altitude during takeoff as a result of inadequate preflight planning.
- [NTSB DEN08CA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA161.md): Quicksilver MX II Sprint · Killeen, TX · Accident · Data collection · Final report · Sep 22, 2008 · N9045Z · Substantial damage
  > The operator's failure to maintain clearance from objects during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the operator's decision to operate a vehicle for which he/she was not certified.
- [NTSB MIA08LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA199.md): Eurocopter AS-350-BA · Linden, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2008 · N906BA · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s delayed remedial action (flight control inputs) during a practice autorotation/run-on landing resulting in fracture damage to the main rotor system Starflex.
- [NTSB CHI08CA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA285.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Lakeville, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2008 · N4349K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's lack of clearance from the approach lights and the distraction of those bright approach lights during his night approach.
- [NTSB ANC08CA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA128.md): Piper PA-18 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2008 · N2265A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area. A Factor contributing to the accident was a short, rough and uneven takeoff site.
- [NTSB ANC08CA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA125.md): Aeronca 15AC · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 16, 2008 · N1170H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, resulting in an on-ground collision with a tree stump.
- [NTSB ANC08CA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA123.md): Cessna 207 · Dillingham, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2008 · N6426H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of weather and runway conditions, and his improper decision to depart downwind, on a wet gravel runway, resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain after takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident were a tailwind, and…
- [NTSB DEN08CA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA157.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Boulder, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 9, 2008 · N17939 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use the dive brake during landing resulting in a long landing and collision.
- [NTSB LAX08CA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA291.md): Taylorcraft F19 · Harper, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2008 · N208AP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree during the takeoff initial climb.
- [NTSB CHI08CA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA278.md): Cessna 185 · Newberry, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 5, 2008 · N80MW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the wires on approach. Contributing to the accident was the sunshine, as reported by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI08CA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA276.md): Cessna 150J · Spring Grove, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 31, 2008 · N50753 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and his failure to maintain clearance from the trees. Contributing factors were the trees and the high density altitude.
- [NTSB ANC08CA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA116.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 30, 2008 · N4081F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff site, resulting in an on ground collision with tall brush.
- [NTSB MIA08CA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA172.md): Schweizer 2-33A · Wurtsboro, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2008 · N17885 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the dual student to relinquish flight control of the glider.
- [NTSB ANC08LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA111.md): Cessna 207A · Kongiganak, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2008 · N17GN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to attempt to takeoff on a short, wet runway with a heavily loaded airplane, and his failure to abort the takeoff before it became impracticable.
- [NTSB CHI08CA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA261.md): Ntbk Wag Aero Sport · Oxford, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 21, 2008 · N141ST · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged his approach path which resulted in insufficient altitude and the subsequent failure to maintain clearance with the trees. Contributing to the accident were the trees and the dusk lighting conditions.
- [NTSB ANC08CA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA110.md): Cessna U206G · Igiugig, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 20, 2008 · N4773U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged speed and distance during takeoff, which resulted in the float-equipped airplane colliding with a bank.
- [NTSB SEA08TA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08TA188.md): Hughes 369D · Bonners Ferry, ID · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 18, 2008 · N622PB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning for the takeoff and the helicopter loading that exceeded the lift performance capability of the helicopter.
- [NTSB MIA08LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA164.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Arcaida, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2008 · N94339 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper climb rate after takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC08CA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA276.md): Cessna A188B · Gardner, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2008 · N4494Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged distance/altitude during takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC08CA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA275.md): I.C.A.-Brasov IS-26B2 · Fincastle, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2008 · N4281B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's geographic disorientation, which resulted in an off-airport landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's selection of an inadequate landing site.
- [NTSB LAX08PA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08PA259.md): Sikorsky S-61N · Weaverville, CA · Accident · 9 fatal · Class 1 · Final report · Aug 6, 2008 · N612AZ · Destroyed
  > The following actions by Carson Helicopters: 1) the intentional understatement of the helicopter's empty weight, 2) the alteration of the power available chart to exaggerate the helicopter's lift capability, and 3) the practice of using unapproved…
- [NTSB LAX08CA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA260.md): Cessna 182D · Gerlach, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 6, 2008 · N800RJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance during takeoff initial climb.
- [NTSB CHI08CA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA237.md): Powrachute PC 2000 · Goodfield, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 2, 2008 · N9338W · Substantial damage
  > The insufficient aircraft performance data available to the pilot and the inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot. Contributing to the accident were the trees and density altitude.
- [NTSB CHI08CA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA233.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Cedarburg, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 2, 2008 · N93963 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance from the tree during takeoff. Contributing to the accident were the windshear and the 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."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
```

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