# 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 CEN10LA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA351.md): Boeing A75N1 (PT17) · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2010 · N469RH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control during landing due to the airplane not being equipped with a steerable or locking tailwheel as required by the airplane's design.
- [NTSB CEN10CA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA347.md): Mooney M20F · Lubbock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2010 · N3495X · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control during a go-around.
- [NTSB CEN10CA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA346.md): Cessna 152 · St. Charles, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 25, 2010 · N5461B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper takeoff procedure that led to a decreased climb rate and subsequent off-airport landing.
- [NTSB ERA10WA430](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10WA430.md): Piper PA42 · Mercedes, Argentina · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 13, 2010 · LQ-BLU · Substantial damage
  > On June 13, 2010, about 1840 coordinated universal time (1540 local time), a Piper PA-42-1000, Argentine registration LQ-BLU, was substantially damaged when it overran the end of the runway and impacted a perimeter fence during a takeoff attempt from Mercedes…
- [NTSB ERA10CA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA311.md): Dwight Lohr Baby Ace · Carolina Beach, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 13, 2010 · N39D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree during initial climb after takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR10FA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA287.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Eagar, AZ · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2010 · N7699F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's operation of the aircraft outside of the manufacturer’s specified performance limitations, which resulted in the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from buildings and terrain during takeoff initial climb.
- [NTSB ERA10LA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA296.md): Cessna 182P · Rainelle, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2010 · N111VP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately assess the runway conditions prior to attempting a takeoff and his failure to abort the takeoff in a timely manner resulting in an on-ground collision with trees.
- [NTSB CEN10CA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA296.md): Mooney M20M · Port Clinton, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 4, 2010 · N1054B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s delayed decision to abort the landing and his failure to properly reconfigure the airplane during the aborted landing attempt.
- [NTSB CEN10CA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA361.md): Piper PA-20 · Dover, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 2, 2010 · N7686K · Minor damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the trees during takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC10CA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10CA047.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 1, 2010 · N9217D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff and inability to abort the takeoff, resulting in an overrun into the water.
- [NTSB ERA10CA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA287.md): Lepow David A Prgsv Aerdyn SEA REY · Chester, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2010 · N713AC · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s collision with a submerged object during landing, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB CEN10LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA281.md): Cessna 140 · Atchison, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 2010 · N76287 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA279.md): Thunderbird TOP DOG UL · Luling, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 2010 · N2574V · Substantial damage
  > Poor engine performance due to the modified engine parameters and installation of the fuel nozzles which produced a lean fuel condition resulting in decreased aircraft performance and subsequent impact with the trees.
- [NTSB ANC10CA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10CA042.md): Piper PA-12 · Chugiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 22, 2010 · N2581M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path while landing, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree, and the collapse of the main landing gear during touchdown.
- [NTSB WPR10CA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA229.md): Aviat A-1B · Moab, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 6, 2010 · N200HY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate crosswind compensation resulting in a loss of directional control and impact with bushes.
- [NTSB CEN10CA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA232.md): Hoac-Austria HK 36R Super Dimona · Highland, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 28, 2010 · N400HK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and his delayed aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR10CA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA167.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Okanogan, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 17, 2010 · N4425Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fence at the end of the runway.
- [NTSB CEN10CA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA147.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Martinsville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 6, 2010 · N6852W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and his exceedance of the airplane's takeoff capability.
- [NTSB ERA10TA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10TA142.md): Eurocopter AS 365 N2 Dauphin · Cheverly, MD · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 12, 2010 · N61MD · Substantial damage
  > Incomplete clearing of snow from the helipad and vicinity. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a NOTAM regarding the presence of snow banks and the pilot's failure to ensure that the helicopter was clear of a snow bank prior to departure.
- [NTSB ANC10CA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10CA016.md): Piper PA-17 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 31, 2010 · N4568H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to make a low-altitude approach to land over trees in gusting winds, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree and a loss of control.
- [NTSB ERA10CA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA126.md): Maule M-4-220C · Westmoreland, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 30, 2010 · N40668 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a snow drift.
- [NTSB ERA10LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA113.md): Foster John Glasair III · Oxford, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 2010 · N540WF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach path during visual conditions at dusk, which resulted in an in-flight collision with power lines.
- [NTSB ERA10CA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA090.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Patillas, PR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 2, 2009 · N2539K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain clearance from a tree.
- [NTSB WPR10CA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA066.md): Nephew Alan H Kitfox · Agua Caliente Springs, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 27, 2009 · N7824L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate glide path that ensured obstacle clearance during final approach to land.
- [NTSB ERA10CA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA087.md): Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2004 Bravo · Ashland, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 20, 2009 · N319UA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees during the landing approach.
- [NTSB WPR10FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA056.md): Beech A36 · San Gabriel, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2009 · N17803 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the exhaust band V-clamp during cruise flight, which resulted in an in-flight fire and a subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB WPR10CA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA049.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Lewiston, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 1, 2009 · N82213 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to execute a go-around in gusting winds and with up-sloping terrain.
- [NTSB CEN10LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA047.md): Cessna T182T · Loveland, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2009 · N652CP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point during dusk light conditions, and his failure to execute a go-around.
- [NTSB CEN10LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA034.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Sikeston, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 2009 · N1198C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR10CA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA193.md): Robinson R44 · San Juan Batista, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 29, 2009 · N144RF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from wires while maneuvering and his subsequent improper use of the collective control, which resulted in the main rotor contacting the tail boom.
- [NTSB WPR10CA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA023.md): Boykin Stephen Vance Rotorway E · Meiners Oaks, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 16, 2009 · N496SB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning which resulted in a takeoff with a tailwind.
- [NTSB WPR10CA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA026.md): Cessna 180A · Condon, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 10, 2009 · N9586B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the fence post on approach.
- [NTSB ERA10LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA014.md): Beech E35 · Mount Morris, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2009 · N3515B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision to take off from unsuitable terrain with a quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB CEN10CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA017.md): Cameron Z77 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 8, 2009 · N4502V · Minor damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the balloon during the approach and landing.
- [NTSB WPR10CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA008.md): Cessna 172P · Renton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 7, 2009 · N54088 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during the takeoff portion of a touch-and-go landing resulting in a collision with a sign.
- [NTSB ERA10CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA008.md): Cessna 172S · Easton, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 6, 2009 · N66087 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain while on short final.
- [NTSB ERA09CA542](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA542.md): Schweizer 269C · Quarryville, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 26, 2009 · N233JA · Substantial damage
  > An untrained bystander's attempt to marshal the helicopter, which resulted in the helicopter's inadvertent encounter with an object.
- [NTSB WPR09CA477](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA477.md): Cessna 182 · Enterprise, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 24, 2009 · N5677B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to stop his airplane before it departed the end of the unimproved remote airstrip.
- [NTSB ANC09CA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA106.md): Rittal Alfred Timothy Glastar · Tuluksak, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 23, 2009 · N55XP · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control for an undetermined reason during the takeoff portion of an aborted landing at an off-airport site, resulting in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN09CA592](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA592.md): Bordelon Kitfox IV · Dodge Center, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2009 · N396BK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper glide path during landing.
- [NTSB ANC09LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA103.md): Piper PA-18 · Nabesna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2009 · N1169A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area with an unfavorable wind.
- [NTSB CEN09CA588](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA588.md): Powrachute Airwolf · New London, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 15, 2009 · N6126B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle during takeoff and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB CEN09CA580](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA580.md): Alliant XLT-582 · Genesee, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2009 · N3284A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain clearance from the trees during takeoff into gusting winds.
- [NTSB ANC09CA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA093.md): Aeronca 15AC · Kotzebue, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 7, 2009 · N1187H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the off-airport landing resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR09LA420](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA420.md): Aerospatiale AS350 B2 Ecureuil · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2009 · N705LV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a boulder during a low-altitude takeoff turn.
- [NTSB ERA09CA479](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA479.md): Jonker JS-1B · Tullahoma, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2009 · N504BT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath while on approach, resulting in landing short of the runway.
- [NTSB WPR09CA393](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA393.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B · Westley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 13, 2009 · N6697Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and preparation, and his decision to operate the airplane well in excess of its maximum gross weight.
- [NTSB ANC09CA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA080.md): Cessna 206 · Iliamna, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 11, 2009 · N5110U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to takeoff towards an area of rising terrain and potential downdrafts with a fully loaded airplane, which resulted in an encounter with a downdraft that exceeded the airplane's climb capability.
- [NTSB ANC09CA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA077.md): Infinity Commander · Anchor Point, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2009 · N50204 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempt to exceed the climb capability of the powered parachute during takeoff, and his lack of experience.
- [NTSB ERA09CA445](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA445.md): Destiny XLT · Athens, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 4, 2009 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain obstacle clearance during climbout.

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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=24

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