# 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.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB ERA19LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA081.md): Cessna LC41 · Apopka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2018 · N78JE · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during a go-around for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information, which resulted in a forced landing.
- [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 CEN19LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA061.md): Cessna 182 · Norwood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 23, 2018 · N3120S · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [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 CEN19LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA016.md): Rotorway 162 · Passaic, MO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 27, 2018 · N162RF · Substantial damage
  > The electrical short in the main rotor rpm indicating unit which provided an inaccurate indication to the student pilot and resulted in substantial damage during the precautionary autorotation.
- [NTSB GAA19CA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA029.md): Capital Holdings 226 CCX-2000 · Dahlonga, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 18, 2018 · N468LM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control. Also causal to the accident was the pilot’s failure to retract the flaps during the aborted landing, which resulted in the…
- [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 ANC19CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC19CA003.md): Cessna 207 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 11, 2018 · N6492H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent loss of engine power, and her subsequent failure to maintain clearance from trees during the approach to land at a nearby airstrip.
- [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 CEN18TA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18TA374.md): Beech 35 · Harrisville, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Sep 1, 2018 · N5321E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in the loss of lateral control of the airplane and collision with trees at the end of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to depart with a center of gravity…
- [NTSB WPR18LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA248.md): Piper PA28 · Tat Momoli, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 29, 2018 · N4139A · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a fatigue crack in the connecting rod bushing end.
- [NTSB CEN18LA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA352.md): Cessna 172 · Rushville, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2018 · N4379L · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat in weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CEN18LA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA341.md): Cirrus SR22 · Granbury, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2018 · N1133T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing, which resulted in the airplane exiting the runway and impacting a ditch, tree, and fence.
- [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 CEN18LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA313.md): Brantly B-2 · Midland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2018 · N5901X · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight separation of the tail rotor blade due to fatigue, which resulted in the subsequent emergency landing and dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB ANC18LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18LA059.md): Cessna A185F · White Mountain, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 1, 2018 · N185KB · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN18LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA290.md): Bell 206 · Todd Mission, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2018 · N352CT · Substantial damage
  > The passenger’s inadvertent interference with the tail rotor pedals, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control during takeoff and the subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN18LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA286.md): Vans RV6 · Coldwater, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2018 · N306FR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control while landing a tailwheel-equipped airplane in gusting wind conditions.
- [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 CEN18LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA251.md): Robinson R22 · Georgetown, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2018 · N830J · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information, which resulted in an impact with terrain during the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB CEN18FA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA244.md): Robinson R22 · Sterling City, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2018 · N787SH · Destroyed
  > A loss of control during the landing approach for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB WPR18LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA181.md): Cessna 172S · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 26, 2018 · N154ME · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to crankshaft failure as the result of a subsurface fatigue crack.
- [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 GAA18CA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA343.md): American AA · Port Orange, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 24, 2018 · N5787L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection of the fuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [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 GAA18CA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA259.md): Creech Jerry Creech Jerry CH 701 · Lusby, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 5, 2018 · N701XS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and runway excursion.
- [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 GAA18CA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA223.md): Ken Olson Scamp · Raymond, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 22, 2018 · N964TA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper landing flare, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, bounced landing, and subsequent secondary stall during a go-around attempt.

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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 year(c."eventDate") = 2018
  AND 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?year=2018

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