# 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 CEN12LA629](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA629.md): Varga 2150A · Clinton, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2012 · N4651V · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot of the other airplane failing to adequately monitor for other aircraft while landing.
- [NTSB WPR12CA403](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA403.md): Ayres S2R-R1340 · Brawley, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 7, 2012 · N4020A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to attempt to takeoff in high temperatures with a tailwind. Contributing to the accident was the sun glare.
- [NTSB CEN12CA596](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA596.md): Arvold Jordon R CH 750 · Colfax, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2012 · N32JA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane while landing with a gusty crosswind.
- [NTSB ERA12CA546](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA546.md): Cessna 172M · Bardstown, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 30, 2012 · N21214 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's decision to turn the fuel selector to the off position and his delayed remedial actions to restart the engine, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB CEN12LA584](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA584.md): Top Dog TD2 · Bemidji, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2012 · N71314 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and his inadequate flare during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to obtain training on the operation of the accident aircraft.
- [NTSB WPR12FA369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA369.md): Piper PA-32-301T · South Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2012 · N588ET · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because examinations revealed no evidence of mechanical anomalies with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation and the pilots’ decision to continue the departure…
- [NTSB ERA12FA527](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA527.md): Bell 407 · Abingdon, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2012 · N407N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to make a low-level departure over water in dark night conditions without lights, which resulted in controlled flight into the water. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's likely spatial disorientation due to a vestibular…
- [NTSB CEN12LA569](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA569.md): Piper PA28 · Leesburg, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2012 · N1845J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning and decision to attempt a takeoff from a runway that was too short for conditions, which resulted in the airplane settling into terrain.
- [NTSB CEN12CA568](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA568.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Bogata, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 17, 2012 · N6047G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in the airplane’s loading beyond its maximum gross weight.
- [NTSB CEN12LA488](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA488.md): Joseph C. Andrews, Jr. Vans · Valentine, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2012 · N122JA · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The RV-6 pilot's failure to monitor the location of the RV-4, resulting in the on-ground collision. Contributing to the accident was the RV-6 pilot not ensuring proper separation from the RV-4 and his expectation that the pilot of RV-4 would roll out to the…
- [NTSB CEN12LA459](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA459.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Wisner, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2012 · N205SK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate takeoff planning that did not consider the reduced acceleration due to a rough, turf runway and his use of an improper flap setting, which resulted in a collision with terrain during takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC12CA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA076.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Whittier, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 18, 2012 · N3764Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from brush during landing, which resulted in a loss of control.
- [NTSB CEN12LA445](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA445.md): Czech Aircraft Works Spol Sro SportCruiser · Waynesville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2012 · N516JG · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's collision with fence posts during an aborted takeoff due to a sudden change in wind direction.
- [NTSB CEN12LA443](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA443.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Red Oak, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2012 · N556MM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the ground-support vehicle during landing.
- [NTSB CEN12LA428](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA428.md): Mchargue Buckeye Dream · Central City, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2012 · N2552G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance with the powerlines during the initial takeoff climb.
- [NTSB WPR12CA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA299.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 6, 2012 · N7322V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with an airport lighting system.
- [NTSB ANC12CA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA065.md): Piper PA-22-160 · McGrath, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 3, 2012 · N8635D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to load the airplane in excess of its takeoff capability given the runway conditions, which resulting in a collision with terrain during the initial climb.
- [NTSB CEN12LA417](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA417.md): Badeaux Challenger II · New Iberia, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2012 · N16665 · Substantial damage
  > The operation of an airplane by a noncertificated pilot and his failure to maintain clearance with the power lines during the landing approach.
- [NTSB ERA12CA413](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA413.md): Mooney M10 · Hurlock, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 24, 2012 · N9542V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid power lines during final approach to landing.
- [NTSB ERA12CA414](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA414.md): Cessna 177 · West Milford, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 23, 2012 · N30163 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper full flap retraction while performing a go-around maneuver, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB ERA12CA389](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA389.md): Buckeye Breeze · Lower Burrell, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2012 · N786DS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the powered parachute, which resulted in a collision with trees during final approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of flight training.
- [NTSB CEN12LA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA359.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Santa Teresa, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2012 · N744JS · Substantial damage
  > The sudden decrease in headwind during takeoff in a gusty wind and near a passing train, which resulted in a loss of lift and main rotor rpm. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to operate the helicopter near its maximum performance…
- [NTSB WPR12LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA285.md): Schweizer SGS233 · Truckee, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2012 · N2061T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the glider while taking off with a gusting wind, which resulted in the glider impacting a runway sign.
- [NTSB WPR12CA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA254.md): Cessna 162 · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 9, 2012 · N5211Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to compensate for the gusting wind and failure to maintain airplane control during the approach to land.
- [NTSB CEN12CA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA355.md): Ryan Navion · Rockville, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 9, 2012 · N4943K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to attain the proper touchdown point during landing, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB CEN12LA373](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA373.md): Beech 35-A33 · Gardner, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2012 · N334Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff when the airplane was not accelerating as expected. Contributing to the accident was a wind shift during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA12CA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA333.md): Luttenbacher Kurt Bushby Mustang 2 · Kingstree, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 12, 2012 · N58RS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the approach to landing, which resulted in a collision with terrain short of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN12FA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA290.md): Cessna 401 · Chanute, KS · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 11, 2012 · N9DM · Substantial damage
  > The malfunction of the cabin heater, which resulted in an inflight fire and smoke in the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of understanding concerning the status of the airplane's heater system following and earlier overheat event…
- [NTSB CEN12CA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA301.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · El Campo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 7, 2012 · N5016P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to rotate early, the airplane’s subsequent inability to climb, and the pilot’s delayed decision to abort the takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN12CA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA279.md): Balloon Works Firefly 7-15 · Hallsville, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 6, 2012 · N9079S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines during landing.
- [NTSB ERA12CA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA351.md): CubCrafters CC11-160 · Umatilla, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 5, 2012 · N3711T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN12CA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA270.md): Cessna 172M · Three Rivers, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 1, 2012 · N30380 · Substantial damage
  > Collision with a deer during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB ERA12CA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA310.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Burlington, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 29, 2012 · N91250 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN12WA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12WA268.md): Robinson · Wuppertal-Langerfeld, Germany · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 28, 2012 · D-HARV · Substantial damage
  > On April 28, 2012, at 1650 coordinated universal time, a Robinson R44 helicopter, D-HARV, impacted terrain near Wuppertal-Langerfeld, Germany. The pilot and 3 passengers sustained minor injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight. The…
- [NTSB WPR12CA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA179.md): Cessna 182J · Delle, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 22, 2012 · N2701F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly monitor the environment during the departure from a gravel parking area and runway, which resulted in the airplane’s collision with a mound of gravel.
- [NTSB CEN12LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA229.md): Piper PA-34-200T · San Marcos, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2012 · N1162X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure that he was aware of the NOTAM describing the runway closure, which resulted in a landing on the closed runway and subsequent collision with a barrier. Contributing to the accident was the failure of air traffic control personnel…
- [NTSB CEN12CA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA200.md): Cessna 172P · Colorado Springs, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 24, 2012 · N97LP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane during takeoff, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB ERA12LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA250.md): Piper PA46 · Wellington, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 2012 · N21EP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a collision with a tree.
- [NTSB ERA12WA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12WA243.md): Bell 407 · Podnovye, Russia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 22, 2012 · RA-01931 · Substantial damage
  > On March 22, 2012, about 0615 coordinated universal time, a Bell 407, Russian registration RA-01931, was substantially damaged when it impacted electrical utility wires and the Volga River while on approach to a private landing area near Podnovye, Russia. The…
- [NTSB ERA12CA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA245.md): Aeronca 7AC · Clearwater, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 20, 2012 · N82406 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR12LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA138.md): Raven Industries S-66A · Avra Valley, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2012 · N57194 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to partially open the balloon's vent before clearing a power line while landing, which resulted in the balloon descending too soon and contacting the power line.
- [NTSB ANC12CA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA027.md): Cessna U206G · Naknek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 9, 2012 · N756CL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to take off from an unsuitable off-airport site.
- [NTSB WPR12CA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA117.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Randle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 8, 2012 · N54BA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot exceeded the helicopter's performance, resulting in low rotor rpm and settling.
- [NTSB ANC12IA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12IA024.md): Bombardier Learjet 35A · Anchorage, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2012 · N544LM · Minor damage
  > The flightcrew's loss of visual reference to the runway after encountering severe in-flight icing conditions, which resulted in a loss of control while landing and exceedence of the capabilities of the airplane's windscreen anti-ice systems. Contributing to…
- [NTSB ERA12CA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA204.md): American Champion 7GCAA · Bedminster, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 2, 2012 · N518F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction’s inadvertent movement of the pitch trim control to the nose-down position while attempting a go-around.
- [NTSB ERA12LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA191.md): Cessna 172N · Flat Rock, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 2012 · N4737D · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to the failure of the exhaust valve spring seat for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB ERA12WA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12WA238.md): Beech 95B55 · Cameta, Brazil · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 16, 2012 · PT-LOU · Destroyed
  > On February 16, 2012, about 1230 universal coordinated time, a Beech 95-B55, Brazilian registration PT-LOU, was destroyed when it impacted trees and terrain shortly after takeoff in Cameta Municipality, State of Mato Para, Brazil. The foreign certificated…
- [NTSB ERA12CA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA156.md): Beech 58 · Walterboro, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 24, 2012 · N358CC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the sunglare.
- [NTSB CEN12LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA128.md): Sanderson Pitts Special SPS-1 · Revere, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 2012 · N330BL · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel contamination and the inadequate design of the fuel system.
- [NTSB CEN12TA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12TA122.md): Cessna 172P · Conroe, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jan 4, 2012 · N54872 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the rear crankshaft gear dowel pin due to improper installation, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.

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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
```

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