# NTSB investigations, 2018: 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 CEN19TA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19TA075.md): MBB BK117 · Strum, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Dec 25, 2018 · N145EC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the fire truck.
- [NTSB CEN19LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA045.md): Brandt Sonex · Lodi, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 2018 · N393SX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper alignment with the runway during final approach, which resulted in impact with a tree.
- [NTSB ERA19WA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19WA058.md): Cessna 525 · Jequitaí County, Brazil · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 26, 2018 · PP-OEG · Destroyed
  > The government of Brazil has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Cessna 525 airplane that occurred on November 26, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Brazil's investigation under the provisions…
- [NTSB GAA19CA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA060.md): Beech 36 · Williams, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 14, 2018 · N264PC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain a sufficient climb rate during initial climb in high-density altitude conditions with the airplane near its forward center of gravity and maximum gross weight limits, which resulted in an impact with trees.
- [NTSB GAA19CA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA052.md): Piper PA28 · Merced, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 4, 2018 · N2956B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper glidepath during a landing at night, which resulted in a collision with approach lights.
- [NTSB GAA19CA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA051.md): RIchard Silva Seawind · Pocono Summit, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 12, 2018 · N46SW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to attempt to take off from a lake in high crosswind conditions, which resulted in the right wing lifting, the left wing impacting the water, and the airplane bouncing and then impacting the water hard.
- [NTSB ERA19LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA016.md): Sa300 Starduster · Byhalia, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2018 · N503CM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach path, which resulted a collision with trees short of the runway.
- [NTSB WPR19FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19FA001.md): Beech V35 · La Verne, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Oct 1, 2018 · N7997M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during a visual approach for landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's distraction during the approach.
- [NTSB GAA19CA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA001.md): Cessna 340 · Keokuk, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 1, 2018 · N89AM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to correctly identify the runway environment during an instrument approach at night in instrument meteorological conditions because he mistook building lights for runway lights, which resulted in landing short of the runway.
- [NTSB GAA18CA575](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA575.md): Piper PA28 · Spokane, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2018 · N40825 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper retraction of the flaps during a go-around, which resulted in the airplane’s failure to climb and its subsequent collision with trees.
- [NTSB ERA18LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA268.md): Diamond DA20 · Sebring, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2018 · N397JA · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The inability of the pilot of the Piper and the student pilot and flight instructor of the Diamond to see and avoid the other airplane. Contributing to the collision was the Piper pilot’s failure to use the correct common traffic advisory frequency to…
- [NTSB CEN18LA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA365.md): MD Helicopters MD-369 · Orchard Lake, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2018 · N1601Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control and terrain clearance while in a hover after performing an evasive maneuver to avoid wildlife.
- [NTSB GAA18CA496](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA496.md): Cessna A185 · Big Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 18, 2018 · N185MC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from tree foliage on the left side of the runway during takeoff due to his focus on the right side of the runway.
- [NTSB CEN18LA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA316.md): Champion 7GCBC · Wiley, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2018 · N90990 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper clearance from the sprinkler guy-wire, which resulted in the airplane’s collision with the wire during a visual approach to landing.
- [NTSB GAA18CA429](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA429.md): Cessna 170 · Spearfish, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 19, 2018 · N432W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision to take off in tailwind conditions, which resulted in an aborted takeoff with insufficient runway remaining.
- [NTSB GAA18CA424](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA424.md): Bell 206 · New Castle, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 16, 2018 · N39LR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure that the fill hose was disconnected from the helicopter before takeoff, which resulted in the fill hose striking the tail rotor and the subsequent loss of tail rotor effectiveness. Contributing to the accident was inadequate…
- [NTSB CEN18LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA274.md): Cessna 150 · Lakeview, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2018 · N50183 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s impairment by alcohol and multiple medications, which led to his failure to maintain obstacle clearance during takeoff and the subsequent exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and…
- [NTSB ERA18LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA188.md): Northwing 17 · Section, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2018 · N959RR · Substantial damage
  > The noncertificated pilot's failure to maintain control of the weight-shift-control aircraft during an aborted landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of flight experience in the aircraft.
- [NTSB CEN18WA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18WA261.md): Robinson R44 Raven I · Kanaš, Slovakia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 7, 2018 · OM-TTM · Destroyed
  > On July 7, 2018, at 1640 coordinated universal time, a Robinson R22 Raven 1, OM-TTM, impacted powerlines during takeoff near Kanaš, Slovak Republic. The helicopter was destroyed. The pilot sustained fatal injuries. The flight was originating at the time of…
- [NTSB GAA18CA376](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA376.md): Piper PA 18 · Cantwell, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 25, 2018 · N249T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid a post during a go-around following a landing on unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB GAA18CA382](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA382.md): Pzl-Swidnik PW 5 · Waller, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 23, 2018 · N123PW · Substantial damage
  > The glider pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during landing.
- [NTSB ERA18LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA175.md): Aircraft Mfg & Development CH 2000 · Newburyport, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2018 · N239AM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for existing crosswind conditions during the final approach and landing flare, which led to the airplane drifting left of the runway, and his delayed decision to go around, which resulted in the airplane touching…
- [NTSB CEN18LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA218.md): Aerovodochody L 29 Delfin · Moriarty, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2018 · N4323N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper glidepath during a visual approach and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in ground impact before the runway.
- [NTSB CEN18LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA206.md): Hughes Aero Predator "C" · Copemish, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 2018 · N369SL · Minor damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to take off with a passenger in high-density altitude conditions from a runway with tall grass present, which resulted in the powered-parachute's poor takeoff performance and its inability to clear a tree line and led to a…
- [NTSB GAA18CA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA301.md): Eldridge George Skystar Kitfox SER 7 · Weippe, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 27, 2018 · N103GE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper approach altitude, which resulted in a collision with a fence.
- [NTSB WPR18CA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18CA146.md): Ayres S2R G10 · Marysville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 22, 2018 · N32064 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a truck while on final approach after the airplane encountered a downdraft, which resulted in the subsequent failure of the right main landing gear and loss of directional control.
- [NTSB CEN18LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA163.md): Cessna 182F · Luling, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 2018 · N3291U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to secure the left-wing fuel cap after refueling the airplane, which resulted in a fuel leak on takeoff.
- [NTSB GAA18CA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA284.md): Yakovlev YAK 52 · Bayou La Batre, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 5, 2018 · N81FS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper planning for landing on a wet grass airstrip, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB GAA18CA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA263.md): Schweizer SGS 1 26 · Springfield, VT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 5, 2018 · N17909 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inability to maintain sufficient altitude after the glider encountered downdrafts during the approach, which resulted in the glider striking trees.
- [NTSB GAA18CA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA244.md): Luscombe 8 · Eunice, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 28, 2018 · N71261 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a tree while on approach to land.
- [NTSB CEN18LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA148.md): Maule M 5-235C · Roxbury, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2018 · N9281E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff from a road, which resulted in impact with a sign.
- [NTSB GAA18CA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA221.md): Cessna 120 · Iola, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 21, 2018 · N1807V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to reject the takeoff from a snow-covered grass surface, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA18CA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA211.md): Cessna A185 · Sterling, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 12, 2018 · N8702Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during the approach to land due to the sun glare.
- [NTSB CEN18FA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA132.md): Cessna 150 · Marion, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2018 · N5614E · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other airplane as they converged on intersecting runways. Contributing to the accident was the jet pilot's not monitoring the airport's traffic advisory frequency, known reduced visibility of the intersecting…
- [NTSB ERA18LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA116.md): Lindstrand Balloons 105A · Wesley Chapel, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 24, 2018 · N1517H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from powerlines during landing approach, which resulted in an inflight collision with the powerlines.
- [NTSB CEN18LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA123.md): Mills Michael S1L · Dewitt, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 2018 · N197X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid power lines due to sun glare.
- [NTSB ANC18LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18LA027.md): Dehavilland DHC 6 Twin Otter · Arctic Ocean · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2018 · N716JP · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew's improper decision to deliberately operate the airplane at low altitude and along a flightpath that resulted in a collision with a pedestrian after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pedestrian's proximity to the runway.
- [NTSB WPR18LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA105.md): Piper PA 28-180 · Montague, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 11, 2018 · N6611J · Substantial damage
  > Impact with powerlines and terrain after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB ERA18LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA096.md): Piper PA 28 · Edgewater, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2018 · N6764W · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain the appropriate glidepath to the runway, which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain during final approach.
- [NTSB GAA18CA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA146.md): Cessna 172 · Gatesvile, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 28, 2018 · N1118F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during initial climb in a gusty condition.
- [NTSB ERA18WA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18WA261.md): Skyrunner MK 3.2 · Margham, Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 9, 2018 · N143SR · Substantial damage
  > The government of the United Arab Emirates has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a SkyRunner, MK-3.2 Powered Parachute that occurred on February 09, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of United Arab…
- [NTSB GAA18CA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA107.md): Bell UH 1H · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 12, 2018 · N205KS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a stationary helicopter during landing. Contributing to the accident was the ground crew’s failure to ensure that the helicopter would clear the stationary helicopter.

## 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") = 2018
  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=2018

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