# NTSB investigations: Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG: In flight collision with terrain/water

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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB CHI08CA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA001.md): Dusenberry 1905 Wright Flyer · Dayton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 5, 2007 · N3635N · Substantial damage
  > The altitude not maintained by the pilot for a turning maneuver.
- [NTSB MIA07FA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07FA137.md): Beech A36 · Elizabethton, TN · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2007 · N326DK · Destroyed
  > The poor in-flight planning by the pilot-in-command for flying towards rising terrain with inadequate clearance.
- [NTSB CHI07LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA237.md): Opus Motorsports BD02 · Dayton, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2007 · N98MF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining clearance from terrain during the aerobatic maneuver. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's restricted ability to see the terrain and the oil smoke present in the air show performer's box.
- [NTSB MIA07CA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA046.md): C.W Crane T2 · Bunnell, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 2, 2007 · N69TT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent encounter with adverse weather that resulted in a descent and an impact with terrain.
- [NTSB SEA07LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA025.md): Holloway RV6A · North Bend, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2006 · N914C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the water while performing low altitude maneuvering flight resulting in an in flight collision with the water.
- [NTSB CHI07FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07FA009.md): Beech 95-B55 · Lawrenceville, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2006 · N1832N · Substantial damage
  > The improper judgment by the pilot to conduct a flight to, and execute an approach to, an airport with weather conditions that were below the required minimums. Also causal was the pilot's continued descent below the approach minimum descent altitude.…
- [NTSB CHI06CA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA217.md): Veltman CH701 · Owosso, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 6, 2006 · N702BW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and inadequate compensation for the tailwind condition. Factors included the tailwind and the power lines.
- [NTSB SEA06FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06FA116.md): Lciv Lancair IV-P Propjet · Provo, UT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2006 · N95CE · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance during a VFR approach, which resulted in an in-flight collision with water. Contributing factors were the dark night light conditions and the low clouds.
- [NTSB LAX06FA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA124.md): Aero Vodochody L39 · California City, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2006 · N39DF · Destroyed
  > The flight crew's failure to maintain terrain clearance during an intentionally performed course reversal turn at low altitude.
- [NTSB ANC06FA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06FA018.md): Aero Vodochody L-39MS · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 2006 · N104XX · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to follow published instrument landing procedures and his descent below approach minimums during an IFR circle to land approach, which resulted in the airplane striking the ocean and a loss of engine power. Factors contributing to the…
- [NTSB CHI06LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA071.md): Villarubia RV-6 · Decatur, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 2006 · N242EV · Substantial damage
  > An inflight collision with the terrain for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA06CA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA010.md): Michael Moneyhan Magnum · Cougar, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 22, 2005 · N686JM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision to land on the uneven terrain, which resulted in the airplane nosing over. Factors contributing to the accident included the uneven terrain and the sunglare condition.
- [NTSB MIA06LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA006.md): Steven W. Jones KR2 · Venice, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2005 · N212KR · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight collision with the water for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI05LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA237.md): Kircher RV-8 · Menomonie, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2005 · N505DF · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to perform an aerobatic roll during takeoff, the low altitude, and his failure to maintain clearance from the crops and terrain.
- [NTSB SEA05LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA128.md): Ellsberg One Design · Madras, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2005 · N555TE · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from terrain while performing aerobatics which resulted in a collision with the ground.
- [NTSB LAX05LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA215.md): Beech BE76 · Glendale, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2005 · N5274M · Destroyed
  > the flight instructor's decision to attempt a single engine go-around with multiple aircraft system failures, and his improper in-flight decision to pass up one airport for landing and continue the flight to the home base airport with known mechanical…
- [NTSB LAX04LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA313.md): Redgate Europa Classic · Marble Canyon, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2004 · N912EE · Destroyed
  > an in-flight collision with terrain for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX03FA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA206.md): Schleicher ASW-27B · Valyermo, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2003 · N271EC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance altitude and his delayed remedial action by not turning away from the ridge when a lack of lift became apparent..
- [NTSB LAX03LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA173.md): Aero Vodochody L-39 · Tracy, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2003 · N139RH · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance while performing low level aerobatics.
- [NTSB IAD01LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA108.md): Von Claparede Clemen Preceptor-Ultra · Dublin, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2001 · N66VC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance, which resulted in the airplane's collision with terrain. A factor was the downdraft.
- [NTSB LAX01LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA244.md): Levitsky BD-5T · Cameron Park, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2001 · N104BD · Destroyed
  > an in-flight collision with terrain for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX00FA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA122.md): Piper PA-12 · Cima, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2000 · N7586H · Destroyed
  > In-flight collision with terrain for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW00LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA006.md): WSK PZL Mielec M18 · Weldon, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1999 · N4779G · Destroyed
  > The cause of the accident was undetermined.
- [NTSB SEA99LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA081.md): D. Wayne Smith Wayncraft 14 · Libby, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1999 · N58WS · Substantial damage
  > Collision with terrain for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA99FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99FA043.md): Cessna 402B · Pahokee, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1998 · N788SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude during the approach.
- [NTSB FTW98FA354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA354.md): Mooney M20J · Centennial, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1998 · N5698L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's disregard of information provided in weather briefs, and his flight into known adverse weather in mountainous terrain which resulted in an in-flight collision with a mountain. Factors were rain and low ceiling/visibility.
- [NTSB FTW97LA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA337.md): Piper PA-22 · Saratoga, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1997 · N8731C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to consult airplane performance data based upon the weather conditions that prevailed. Factors were terrain induced turbulence and high density altitude.
- [NTSB SEA97LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA189.md): Rotz RAF 2000 GTX SE · Olympia, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1997 · N9155H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain adequate rotor rpm prior to takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW97LA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA300.md): Poor Boys Toys Exec 90 · Patricia, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1997 · N596PB · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain terrain clearance with the crops during a surveying flight. A factor was the pilots diverted attention.
- [NTSB LAX95FA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA144.md): Cessna 310Q · Kahului, Maui, HI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1995 · N7705Q · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude while flying in a mountainous area at night.
- [NTSB ANC94FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94FA130.md): Piper PA-18 · Gulkana, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1994 · N7867D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain.
- [NTSB LAX93LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA047.md): North American F-51D · Wellington, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1992 · N117E · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper handling of his airplane during the performance of an aerobatic maneuver with inadequate altitude.
- [NTSB CHI92LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA126.md): Cessna 170B · St. James, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1992 · N1966C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain during the attempted takeoff and climb out. A related factor was the rising terrain.
- [NTSB CHI91DEP10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DEP10.md): Allan R. Goldman Dragonfly · Kenosha, WI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 16, 1991 · N222TH · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate aircraft design and insufficient information regarding wing versus canard angle for an amateur built aircraft.
- [NTSB SEA88LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA134.md): Cessna 180K · Eastsound, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1988 · N2748K · Destroyed
  > Plt was cruising at 200 feet over the water, looked down to get a chart under his seat and collided with the water.
- [NTSB LAX88DUG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88DUG05.md): Costa TEENY-TWO · Corona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 16, 1988 · N5428R · Substantial damage
  > The homebuilt teeny-two acft was built with a 40 HP, british reliant, hawk ae eng, rather than a volkswagon eng which builders normally used. It had been flown only one time before the acdnt flt. The 1st flt was made in cooler temp conds without incident; the…
- [NTSB DEN87LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA104.md): Devore Sunbird 100 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1987 · N100VL · Substantial damage
  > An experimental designed prototype acft was being flown on its first flt. The acft took off and flew in ground effect beyond the arpt boundary. At full pwr, the acft could not maintain altitude and descended uncontrolled to an impact with the terrain. The…
- [NTSB LAX86FA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FA307.md): Cherry HP16 · Llano, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1986 · N118PC · Destroyed
  > The glider pilot departed on a local flight and the wreckage of his glider was spotted a little over an hour later. There were no known witnesses to the accident which occurred in VFR daylight conditions.
- [NTSB LAX86FVA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FVA01.md): Robert D. Campbell KR-1 · Oakdale, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Dec 13, 1985 · N12YC · Destroyed
  > The acft crashed in a cow pasture in VMC wx. The acft left wing struck the ground in a steep angle of bank and the acft nosed in throwing the eng 450 ft farther across the field. The canopy & canopy latch were found prior to the impact point of the left wing.…
- [NTSB CHI86FEX03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FEX03.md): Bell H13G · Mccordsville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 16, 1985 · N73550 · Substantial damage
  > The helicopter rolled over after the main rotor blades contacted the terrain during an attempt to land from a hover. The plt had a student plt airplane certificate at the time of the accident.
- [NTSB CHI84LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA245.md): Bell 47-G2 · Nimrod, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1984 · N18JM · Destroyed
  > While landing in an area of tall grass a skid collided with a sand ridge causing a roll over.
- [NTSB CHI83FA419](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA419.md): Warren Moneri S · Lapeer, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1983 · N275HW · Destroyed
  > The glider collided with the ground after an unscheduled tow release at about 150 ft AGL.this was the plts first flt in this acft after having the engine removed and the acft recertified as a glider. Ground personnel observed the glider and tow pilot release…
- [NTSB SEA83FA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83FA162.md): Piper PA-36 · Firth, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1983 · N57588 · Destroyed
  > According to witnesses, the acft was overheard returning to the strip for a second load. Reportedly, it went into a steep bank at about 70 ft AGL & turned toward the strip. As the wings leveled, sounds of high eng power ceased & the acft descend to the…
- [NTSB MIA83FA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83FA175.md): Long EZE · Near Captiva, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1983 · N812EZ · Destroyed
  > A witness observed the aircraft flying in a northerly direction about 1/2 mile away at an altitude of about 100 feet. It appeared to be travelling in excess of 80 KTS and the engine sounded normal. Another witness observed the aircraft strike the water in a…
- [NTSB CHI82FA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82FA260.md): Rotorway Scorpion TOO · Niles, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1982 · N9239Z · Destroyed
  > The plt's wife stated that the helicopter was taken across the street to an open field where the plt conducted his flt in the acft. She had never seen him fly this acft over about 3 ft AGL. The helicopter was observed to jump as if lifted by a gust of wind &…

## 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 x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('99999')
    AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 230))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=99999&occurrence=230

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