# NTSB investigations, 2011: 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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB ERA12CA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA160.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Raleigh, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 30, 2011 · N8330S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control while landing in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN12CA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA085.md): Grumman American AA-5A · Bulverde, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 22, 2011 · N26067 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper glidepath while on final approach.
- [NTSB CEN12WA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12WA223.md): Piper PA-31 · Cottens, Switzerland · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 10, 2011 · HB-LOT · Destroyed
  > The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Swiss government. This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Swiss government or the Swiss Accident Investigation Board.…
- [NTSB ERA12LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA100.md): Sigmon Harvey E Vans RV 6 · Abingdon, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2011 · N62HS · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the Pitts pilot to see and avoid the RV-6 that had landed ahead. Contributing to the accident was the Pitts pilot's inability to hear the RV-6 pilot's radio calls due to the lack of a radio in the Pitts.
- [NTSB ANC12CA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA005.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Portage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 22, 2011 · N82481 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.
- [NTSB ERA12CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA035.md): American Champion 7AC · Berkley, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 17, 2011 · N3662E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain clearance from a tree during the final approach in solar glare conditions.
- [NTSB CEN12CA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA027.md): Michael Cans RV-8 · Breaux Bridge, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 14, 2011 · N610EC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane after striking an unseen sinkhole during landing.
- [NTSB ERA12CA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA022.md): Aeronca 0-58A · Westmoreland, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 9, 2011 · N46513 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle during takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC11CA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA106.md): Piper PA-12 · Beluga, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 23, 2011 · N78564 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to take off uphill into rising terrain.
- [NTSB ERA11CA497](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA497.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Okeechobee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2011 · N9249L · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain the proper glidepath during a power-off landing and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB ANC11CA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA105.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2011 · N82907 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR11LA400](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA400.md): Cessna 182Q · Alton, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2011 · N79ES · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to abort the takeoff in a timely manner, which resulted in insufficient altitude to clear obstructions.
- [NTSB CEN11WA587](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11WA587.md): Gardan GY80-160 · Mauterndorf, Austria · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 21, 2011 · D-EKCN · Substantial damage
  > Under the jurisdiction and control of the Austrian Government.
- [NTSB WPR11WA393](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11WA393.md): Aerospatiale AS355 · Marree, Australia, Australia · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 18, 2011 · VH-NTV · Substantial damage
  > On August 18, 2011, at 1008 universal coordinated time, an Aerospatiale AS 355F2, VH-NTV, operated by Australian Broadcasting Corporation, collided with terrain shortly after takeoff near Marree, Australia. The helicopter was substantially damaged and…
- [NTSB ERA11LA454](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA454.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 · Hodgenville, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2011 · N316MA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate takeoff performance planning, which resulted in collision with an obstacle during takeoff from a turf runway that was not long enough for the given conditions.
- [NTSB WPR11LA379](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA379.md): Bell 47G-3B-2 · Los Banos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2011 · N475AL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight, and contamination of both the engine compressor section and the main rotor blades, which resulted in reduced performance of the engine and rotor system.
- [NTSB ERA11LA451](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA451.md): Cessna U206F · Arcadia, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2011 · N8737Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to take off in high density altitude conditions with the airplane over its maximum gross weight, due to the pilot’s improper weight and balance calculations, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to climb or maintain altitude.
- [NTSB CEN11CA608](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA608.md): Ayres S2R-G10 · Hot Springs, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 5, 2011 · N22592 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision not to fully jettison the entire load of water when he realized the airplane was not climbing after takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR11CA394](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA394.md): Bell 47G · Porterville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2011 · N6260C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to takeoff in a tailwind condition, and his subsequent failure to attain sufficient lift during the takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN11CA501](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA501.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Bolivar, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2011 · N3815W · Substantial damage
  > The collision with a deer during landing at an airport with known wildlife activity.
- [NTSB ERA11LA379](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA379.md): Piper J3C-65 · Egremont, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2011 · N98550 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the No. 4 intake and exhaust valves becoming lodged in the valve guides, which resulted from a lack of use, improper engine storage preparation, and improper return to service from indefinite storage.
- [NTSB ERA11CA377](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA377.md): Cessna 150M · Ridgeway, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2011 · N9416U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to takeoff using a flap setting higher than the manufacturer's recommended setting for takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN11LA451](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA451.md): Maule MXT-7-180A · New Carlisle, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2011 · N800NH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to conduct a go-around once he recognized he was going to land long on the runway.
- [NTSB WPR11CA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA295.md): Cessna 172S · Price, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 27, 2011 · N674SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff at a density altitude outside of the takeoff performance envelope of the aircraft along with using an aircraft flap setting higher than the manufacture's recommended setting for takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA11CA353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA353.md): Head Balloons AX8-88 · Summerdale, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 18, 2011 · N8190V · Substantial damage
  > The balloon pilot's failure to maintain proper altitude/clearance from a tree line during the landing approach.
- [NTSB CEN11CA389](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA389.md): Conner Leroy RV6A · Oakwood, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2011 · N25LC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to land on a road with obstacles.
- [NTSB CEN11CA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA378.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Wagoner, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 6, 2011 · N3534W · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's collision with a deer during the landing flare and touchdown.
- [NTSB CEN11CA377](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA377.md): Kamtz Russell H RV-6A · Dexter, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 5, 2011 · N820RC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fence while landing at night.
- [NTSB ERA11CA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA346.md): Cessna 177 · Boone, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 3, 2011 · N3142T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in executing a go-around.
- [NTSB CEN11LA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA366.md): Cessna 150F · Sully, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2011 · N7818F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain an adequate climb rate during the initial takeoff, resulting in the airplane settling back down and departing the runway. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation.
- [NTSB WPR11CA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA224.md): Maule M7 · Mammoth, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 16, 2011 · N1048T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA11LA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA300.md): Carothers Zenith CH701 · Tidioute, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2011 · N433UB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's impairment due to alcohol and failure to maintain altitude on approach to landing, resulting in an in-flight collision with a tree.
- [NTSB CEN11LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA317.md): Texas Helicopter OH-13E/M74 · New Columbia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 2011 · N38096 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the wheat crop during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA11LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA208.md): Jennings John C Mini Max · Clinton, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2011 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate performance planning, which resulted in a collision with a tree during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN11CA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA232.md): Bell 230 · Gulf of Mexico, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 17, 2011 · N974RH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from the safety skirting during the repositioning landing.
- [NTSB CEN11CA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA197.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Holdenville, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 20, 2011 · N8310L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to land with a tailwind and his delay in executing a go around.
- [NTSB CEN11LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA183.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 2011 · N536PU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing.
- [NTSB CEN11CA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA154.md): Powerchute Airwolf 912ULS · Alexandria, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 14, 2011 · N4306P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with trees during an initial climb following an aborted landing.
- [NTSB WPR11LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA096.md): Ryan Aeronautical ST3KR · Warner Springs, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 2011 · N57027 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the wind sock pole during landing.
- [NTSB CEN11CA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA147.md): Pegasus 503 Sport · Cambridge, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 5, 2011 · N456KL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees and terrain during the landing approach.
- [NTSB ANC11LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11LA007.md): Beech E18S-9700 · New Stuyahok, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 2011 · N9001 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of the runway surface condition, resulting in an aborted landing and collision with rising terrain during the ensuing takeoff attempt.

## 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 year(c."eventDate") = 2011
  AND 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?year=2011

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