# 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 WPR11LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA195.md): Cessna 150L · Corona, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2011 · N11630 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control during the landing flare.
- [NTSB ERA11CA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA205.md): Cessna 172M · Statesville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 23, 2011 · N32SF · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor's inadequate remedial action during the go-around, which resulted in a collision with trees.
- [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 ERA11CA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA177.md): Quist Kitfox · Indian Trail, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 3, 2011 · N788Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with a vehicle.
- [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.
- [NTSB CEN11CA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA126.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Hemphill, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 22, 2010 · N841SA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper decision to carry an unauthorized passenger and the passenger’s loss of control of the helicopter during take-off.
- [NTSB CEN11LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA102.md): Flight Design Ctls · Willard, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 2010 · N30LK · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fatigue failure of a cylinder exhaust spring.
- [NTSB ERA11CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA017.md): Cessna 120 · Falls Village, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 11, 2010 · N89603 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to abort the takeoff, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR10LA481](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA481.md): Eurocopter EC130 · Meadview, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2010 · N822MH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's distraction with another departing helicopter while maneuvering in a hover for departure, which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance between the tail rotor and an umbrella.
- [NTSB ERA11FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA001.md): Cessna 550 · Manteo, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2010 · N262Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain proper airspeed and his failure to initiate a go-around, which resulted in the airplane touching down too fast on a short, wet runway and a subsequent runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the copilot's…
- [NTSB CEN10LA559](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA559.md): Beech A36TC · Snook, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2010 · N468SG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to recognize the change in wind velocity and his decision to make a downwind takeoff from the grass airstrip, which led to the airplane's degraded climb capability.
- [NTSB ERA10CA505](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA505.md): Cessna 172S · Franconia, NH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 25, 2010 · N5295Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s delay in initiating a go-around, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a fence.
- [NTSB CEN10LA575](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA575.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Basehor, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2010 · N6484R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper touchdown point during landing and his delayed decision to execute a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's vision being obscured by the rain.
- [NTSB CEN10LA555](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA555.md): Aero Commander S2R · Pocahontas, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2010 · N8820Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff in a timely manner. Contributing to the accident was the weight of the airplane and the high ambient temperature.
- [NTSB CEN10CA568](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA568.md): Beech D17S · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2010 · N17GB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA10LA483](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA483.md): Globe GC-1B · Clyo, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2010 · N3348K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper aircraft pitch attitude during the takeoff roll, which allowed the tailwheel to contact the grass runway and increase drag on the airplane.
- [NTSB ERA10CA480](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA480.md): Powrachute Airwolf 912 · Pleasant Garden, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 15, 2010 · N377JA · No damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control on takeoff during an encounter with a wind gust.
- [NTSB WPR10WA460](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10WA460.md): Cessna 188 · Geraldton Aerodrome, Australia, Australia · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 14, 2010 · VH-KZF · Substantial damage
  > On September 14, 2010, at 0745 universal coordinated time, a Cessna 188 Agwagon, VH-KZF, collided with terrain during takeoff for an aerial application flight near Geraldton Aerodrome, Australia. The airplane was operated by Prestige Helicopters PTY LTD. The…
- [NTSB ANC10CA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10CA090.md): Cessna 150L · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2010 · N1612Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to takeoff from a remote lake after overloading the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of a seaplane rating.
- [NTSB WPR10CA480](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA480.md): Cessna A185 · Santa Ynez, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2010 · N4622C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, likely due to the inadvertent control interference by a passenger. A finding in the accident was the pilot's improper pre flight briefing.
- [NTSB ERA10FA464](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA464.md): Cessna 150H · DeLand, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2010 · N23471 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and airplane control during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, wire strike, and subsequent impact with the ground.
- [NTSB ANC10LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10LA083.md): Cessna 207A · Tuluksak, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2010 · N9942M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed application of full power during a soft/wet field takeoff, resulting in a collision with trees during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR10CA436](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA436.md): Cessna TU206F · Seneca, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 29, 2010 · N1406Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control after takeoff, resulting in a collision with a tree.
- [NTSB CEN10CA505](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA505.md): Schleicher ASW-20 · Waynesville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 25, 2010 · N31TS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of aircraft control during the tow for takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN10LA502](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA502.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Porter, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2010 · N8154M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in performing a go-around, which resulted in an impact with trees.
- [NTSB CEN10CA499](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA499.md): Cessna 182P · Del Rio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 20, 2010 · N1289S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to monitor his altitude while making a visual approach, which resulted in landing short of the runway and subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA10CA436](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA436.md): Cessna 414 · Bedford, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 19, 2010 · N77RL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to establish a proper climb gradient during a departure in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees.
- [NTSB WPR10LA411](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA411.md): Ercoupe 415 · Leavenworth, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2010 · N2368H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately evaluate the airport and its environment in relation to the aircraft’s performance, which resulted in the airplane's failure to attain sufficient altitude to clear trees during the initial climb.
- [NTSB ERA10CA420](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA420.md): Cessna 150A · West Liberty, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2010 · N7023X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature turn toward trees during the initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the airplane's high gross weight and density altitude that precluded a normal takeoff and climb.
- [NTSB CEN10LA487](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA487.md): Shpakow Thomas SA 750 · Brighton, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2010 · N28KT · Substantial damage
  > The radio-controlled airplane operator’s decision to maneuver his airplane outside of the designated operating area, resulting in a collision with a bi-plane. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a formally designated spotter.
- [NTSB ERA10CA419](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA419.md): Schweizer SGS 1-34 · Groveland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 13, 2010 · N65916 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to attain the proper approach path to the runway, resulting in landing short of the runway.
- [NTSB CEN10LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA227.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Glenwood, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2010 · N4372J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff from an unimproved airstrip with a high density altitude.
- [NTSB WPR10FA384](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA384.md): Cessna 172 · Roche Harbor, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2010 · N9730H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to attain an adequate climb airspeed due to his use of flaps for takeoff, and his selection of a runway, which resulted in an uphill, and possibly downwind, takeoff and subsequent collision with a known obstacle. Contributing to the…
- [NTSB ERA10LA389](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA389.md): Cessna A185F · Newfane, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2010 · N4976E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to his diverted attention, which resulted in a collision with trees during the initial climb after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the passenger's attempt to secure the jump door after it opened…
- [NTSB ERA10CA392](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA392.md): Cessna 172N · Elk Creek, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2010 · N172FL · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an off-airport landing.
- [NTSB CEN10CA384](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA384.md): American AA-1 · Gallup, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 19, 2010 · N5660L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and failure to attain an adequate airspeed that led to a stall/mush. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for an off-airport landing and the high density altitude.
- [NTSB ERA10CA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA366.md): Piper J-3C · Buckhead, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 18, 2010 · N98342 · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight encounter with a downdraft during a go-around, resulting in a collision with trees and the ground.
- [NTSB ANC10CA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10CA063.md): Cessna 172P · New Stuyahok, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 18, 2010 · N63022 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, resulting in a collision with trees.
- [NTSB WPR10CA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA350.md): Cessna 170 · Truckee, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 14, 2010 · N3967V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing, resulting in a collision with obstacles.
- [NTSB CEN10CA405](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA405.md): Cessna 172K · Boyne City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 10, 2010 · N79097 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and delayed go-around.
- [NTSB CEN10CA388](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA388.md): Schweizer SGS 1-26B · Waynesville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 10, 2010 · N2429W · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's delayed decision that resulted in insufficent altitude to return to the departure airport.
- [NTSB WPR10FA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA326.md): Cessna 150 · Keller, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2010 · N1053M · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during the initial climb.
- [NTSB ANC10CA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10CA054.md): Dehavilland DHC-2 MK. I(L20A) · Igiugig, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 28, 2010 · N9RW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to use only a portion of the available takeoff area, which resulted in a collision with terrain during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN10CA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA357.md): Lindstrand Balloons 77A · Harrison, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 27, 2010 · N60029 · Minor damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the balloon during landing.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/490/sequence.md?page=24

## 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=23

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