# 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 GAA17CA412](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA412.md): Mooney M20C · Washington Island, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 15, 2017 · N9303V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach path, which resulted in impact with trees.
- [NTSB GAA17CA390](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA390.md): Bell 407 · Topeka, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 7, 2017 · N650HP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a building during landing.
- [NTSB GAA17CA383](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA383.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Easton, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2017 · N3025J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s distraction during liftoff due to the tail rotor chip warning light illuminating, which resulted in the helicopter drifting right, the skid touching down, and a dynamic roll-over.
- [NTSB GAA17CA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA365.md): Beech 58 · Ingleside, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2017 · N58SM · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s inability to avoid a collision with an unauthorized vehicle on the runway during the landing roll and the truck driver’s decision to cross the runway in front of the airplane.
- [NTSB GAA17CA387](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA387.md): Piper PA 12 · Chickaloon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 25, 2017 · N2737M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare on a turf runway, which necessitated a go-around during which he failed to establish a climb.
- [NTSB ANC17LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC17LA032.md): Dehavilland DHC-2 · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 2 · Limited · Final report · Jun 18, 2017 · N930TG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of the takeoff distance needed to depart the lake, and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from the water during a turn to avoid terrain, which resulted in impact with water.
- [NTSB ANC17LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC17LA028.md): Cessna 172 · Chugiak, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 2 · Limited · Final report · Jun 6, 2017 · N35700 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB WPR17LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA122.md): Luscombe 8A · Rexberg, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 3, 2017 · N1627K · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information which resulted in a landing short of the runway.
- [NTSB WPR17LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA119.md): Paul R Seipt Sonex · Garfield, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 3, 2017 · N255BZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper torque of screws that attached the flywheel mounting flange to the crankshaft during engine assembly, which resulted in heavy vibrations and the subsequent in-flight loss of the propeller.
- [NTSB WPR17LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA114.md): Tappen Chris Velocity SUV · Puyallup, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2017 · N399DG · Substantial damage
  > The airplane builder's failure to install safety wires on the brake disc attachment bolts, and the mechanic’s failure to identify the omission during the condition inspection. The subsequent brake disc separation resulted in a loss of directional control…
- [NTSB ERA17WA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA193.md): Cessna 172 · Chernihiv, Ukraine · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 26, 2017 · UR-WTA · Substantial damage
  > On May 26, 2017, about 1200 coordinated universal time, a Cessna 172M, Ukrainian registration UR-WTA, was substantially damaged when it impacted a one-story building after takeoff from the Pivtsi Airport, Chernihiv, Ukraine. The pilot was fatally injured. The…
- [NTSB WPR17WA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17WA132.md): Sikorsky S76 · Nilanga, India · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 25, 2017 · VT-CMM · Substantial damage
  > On May 25, 2017, at 0625 Universal Coordinated Time, a Sikorsky S76, VT-CMM, was substantially damaged when it impacted the ground following a collision with powerlines near the Nilana Helipad, Nilanga, Maharashtra, India. The helicopter was operated under…
- [NTSB GAA17CA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA296.md): Schweizer 269C · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 22, 2017 · N2032S · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's loss of lateral control while practicing autorotations from a hover and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a bounced landing and dynamic roll-over.
- [NTSB GAA17CA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA302.md): Cessna 175 · Prospect, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 20, 2017 · N175DH · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to attain an adequate climb rate during takeoff, which resulted in impact with trees.
- [NTSB CEN17LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA182.md): Pipistrel Doo Ajdovscina Virus SW · Weatherford, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2017 · N616NG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin.
- [NTSB GAA17CA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA211.md): Mooney M20J · Cedar Key, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 28, 2017 · N1157N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to follow the manufacturer’s go-around procedure, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB WPR17LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA088.md): Piper PA 22-150 · Kernville, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 21, 2017 · N9975D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/mush.
- [NTSB GAA17CA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA200.md): Dehavilland DHC-2 · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 22, 2017 · N264P · Substantial damage
  > The floatplane pilot's failure to avoid a buoy during takeoff.
- [NTSB GAA17CA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA227.md): Cubcrafters CC11-160 · Borrego Springs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 18, 2017 · N153JM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s selection of an unsuitable takeoff area, which resulted in impact with obstacles.
- [NTSB GAA17CA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA189.md): Piper PA 28 · Gila Bend, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 12, 2017 · N288PA · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to review the notices to airmen related to the airport, which resulted in his landing on a closed runway and the airplane striking runway closed markers.
- [NTSB ERA17WA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA127.md): Sikorsky S76 · Istanbul, Türkiye · Accident · 7 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 10, 2017 · TC-HEZ · Destroyed
  > On March 10, 2017, at 0821 coordinated universal time, a Sikorsky S-76C++ helicopter, Turkish registration TC-HEZ, was destroyed shortly after takeoff from the Istanbul Ataturk Airport (LTBA), Istanbul, Turkey. The two pilots and the five passengers were…
- [NTSB GAA17CA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA157.md): Piper PA 28-140 · Weiser, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 25, 2017 · N4404T · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control and to maintain clearance from a snow berm during the aborted landing.
- [NTSB ERA17LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA109.md): Ercoupe 415 · Dawsonville, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 2017 · N99716 · Substantial damage
  > A decrease in oil pressure due to the pilot's unintentional overfilling of the engine oil sump, and the pilot's subsequent decision to perform an off-airport precautionary landing, which resulted in impact with a tree.
- [NTSB CEN17WA382](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA382.md): Cessna 152 · Praia de São João – Caparica – Portugal, Portugal · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 8, 2017 · CS-AVA · Substantial damage
  > On August 2, 2017, at 1551 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 152, CS-AVA, experienced a loss of engine power during cruise flight. A forced landing was performed on a beach near Praia de São João da Caparica, Portugal. During the landing, the airplane…
- [NTSB CEN17LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA097.md): Beech BE35 · Ozark, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 2017 · N4213B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately monitor the environment and to maintain sufficient altitude to clear power lines.
- [NTSB ERA17CA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17CA087.md): Cessna 170 · Hayden, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 12, 2017 · N1387D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during the approach.
- [NTSB ERA17WA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA084.md): Cessna 172 · Tirua, Chile · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 8, 2017 · CC-CMP · Destroyed
  > On January 8, 2017, about 1741 coordinated universal time (1441 local time), a Cessna 172, Chilean registration CC-CMP, was destroyed when it collided with terrain during final approach to Tirua Airport (SCQK), Tirua, Chile. The pilot and three passengers…
- [NTSB CEN17LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA061.md): Mead RV 8A · Farmington, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 2016 · N918KS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff in crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN17LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA065.md): Lueck Kitfox 7 · Cody, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 2016 · N320RJ · Substantial damage
  > Improper maintenance of the fuel pressure regulator, which resulted in an excessive fuel and airbox pressure differential and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ANC17LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC17LA011.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 · Unalaska, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2016 · N7085K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain during a precautionary landing in whiteout conditions, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN17LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA032.md): Boeing A75N1 (PT17) · Ingleside, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2016 · N48182 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper yaw and roll control during takeoff, which resulted in excessive adverse yaw upon liftoff.
- [NTSB GAA17CA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA034.md): Yakovlev YAK · Tracy, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 23, 2016 · N38YK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s unstabilized approach and delayed application of full throttle for a go-around, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent.
- [NTSB GAA17CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA035.md): Piper PA 28 · Fresno, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2016 · N5541F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during departure due to being distracted by looking for his phone.
- [NTSB ERA17WA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17WA090.md): Aerofab Lake LA 250 · Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 17, 2016 · N724ST · Substantial damage
  > On October 17, 2016, about 2200 coordinated universal time, an AeroFab, Inc. Lake-250, N724ST, was substantially damaged when it impacted the ocean while on approach to Gregorio Luperón International Airport (POP), Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. The pilot…
- [NTSB GAA17CA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA026.md): Piper PA 28 · Latrobe, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 14, 2016 · N9097U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s unstabilized approach, which resulted in the airplane’s wing striking the ground while the pilot was maneuvering to realign with the runway.
- [NTSB GAA17CA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA014.md): Cessna 172 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 6, 2016 · N602ND · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in his failure to maintain directional control during a go-around and a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN17CA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17CA013.md): Aerostar RX-8 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 2, 2016 · N5161Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improperly planned landing, which resulted in a strike with power lines.
- [NTSB GAA17CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA008.md): Beech 35 · Lawrence, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 1, 2016 · N4836J · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in an unstabilized approach and collision with runway approach lights.
- [NTSB CEN16CA393](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16CA393.md): Bell 230 · Fargo, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 30, 2016 · N903SH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the ground obstacle during the landing with gusting winds present.
- [NTSB CEN16CA390](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16CA390.md): Cessna 182 · Rensselaer, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 30, 2016 · N2508Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper touchdown point during landing, which resulted in the left wing's subsequent impact with a cornfield.
- [NTSB GAA16CA518](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA518.md): Beech C24 · Andrews, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 28, 2016 · N4690M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to land off airport at night and his lack of positional awareness, which resulted in his landing at the wrong location and impacting a fence.
- [NTSB ANC16LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16LA071.md): Helio H-295 · Delta Junction, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2016 · N68857 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to take off from a wet, snowy airstrip and his delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA16LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA322.md): Aero Vodochody L 39 · Norfolk, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2016 · N139AJ · Substantial damage
  > An uncommanded flap retraction for reasons that could not be determined, as a postaccident examination of the flap system did not reveal evidence of any preaccident anomalies.
- [NTSB ANC16CA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC16CA073.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Soldotna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 22, 2016 · N5507K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate glidepath during landing, which resulted in an unintended touchdown before the chosen landing area.
- [NTSB CEN16LA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA375.md): Piper PA 32R-300 · Grants, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2016 · N4477F · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB WPR16LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA185.md): Hoover David Arnold AR 6 · Reno, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2016 · N616DH · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot of Race 11’s failure to maintain clearance from Race 1 during takeoff, and the insufficient abort procedures specified within the race rules. Contributing to the accident was the pilot of Race 1’s decision to shut down the engine on the runway and…
- [NTSB GAA16CA517](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA517.md): Jerant Frank Mong · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2016 · N777FJ · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The other pilot's failure to maintain adequate separation and visual lookout during landing, which resulted in his airplane colliding with the airplane ahead of it on the runway.
- [NTSB CEN16LA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA349.md): Piper PA 28-180 · Cuba, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2016 · N9241J · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available information.
- [NTSB CEN16LA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA342.md): Fairchild M 62A-3 · Madison, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2016 · N47164 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the Before Takeoff checklist and his improper use of flaps during takeoff, which degraded the airplane's climb performance and resulted in a collision with trees.
- [NTSB CEN16FA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA333.md): Cessna 172N · Terre Haute, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2016 · N17SK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a normal approach path to the runway, which resulted in the airplane colliding with a tree and a house during final approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent flight experience.

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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 s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '490' 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/490/sequence?page=16

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