# NTSB investigations: 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.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB SEA07CA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA128.md): Forney F-1 · Morgan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 18, 2007 · N3007G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance of the hill on final approach to a landing. Contributing factors were the downdraft weather condition, the hilly terrain, and his lack of familiarity with the geographical area.
- [NTSB DFW07CA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA114.md): Air Tractor AT-402A · Edmonson, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 16, 2007 · N120CP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the crops.
- [NTSB LAX07FA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07FA160.md): Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 40 · Lake Pleasant, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 12, 2007 · N512DS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude above the surface of water during an intentional buzzing maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the nighttime lighting environment.
- [NTSB MIA07CA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA095.md): Cessna 172-M · Oxford, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 8, 2007 · N80132 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain a climb during a go-around resulting in collision with an embankment.
- [NTSB SEA07CA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA122.md): Piper PA-22 · Chiloquin, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 4, 2007 · N1394C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff and initial climb. High vegetation was a factor.
- [NTSB ANC07LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA036.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Girdwood, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 2007 · N5038K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from terrain while maneuvering, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a glacier. Factors contributing to the accident were snow-covered terrain, and flat light conditions.
- [NTSB ATL07CA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA076.md): Bell 206-B · Sevierville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 22, 2007 · N219SH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the flight controls while at a hover that resulted in the tail colliding with the ground, a subsequent hard landing, and collapse of the skids.
- [NTSB ATL07CA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA071.md): Cessna C-150H · Dyersburg, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 8, 2007 · N6555S · Substantial damage
  > The student's pilot's misjudged distance/altitude that led to an undershoot and a failure to attain the proper touchdown point.
- [NTSB LAX07LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA113.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Lincoln City, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2007 · N75194 · Destroyed
  > In-flight collision with water for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA07FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07FA060.md): Aero Vodochody Aero. Works L-39C · Titusville, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2007 · N63925 · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to ensure sufficient altitude while maneuvering in close proximity to the ground during an airshow, which resulted in an impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CHI07CA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA087.md): Cessna 150 · LaCrosse, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 9, 2007 · N7272S · Substantial damage
  > The dual student's failure to maintain the proper glidepath and clearance from terrain and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. A factor was the flight instructor's fatigue.
- [NTSB CHI07LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA086.md): Camair 480 · East Liberty, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2007 · N209 · Destroyed
  > The uncontrolled descent for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI07FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07FA079.md): Cessna 150M · Bedford, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 2007 · N66513 · Substantial damage
  > Suicide.
- [NTSB SEA07LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA068.md): Eurocopter France SA330J · Lakeview, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2007 · N330KW · Substantial damage
  > The dual student's failure to extend the landing gear during a simulated single-engine forced landing, and the flight instructor's failure to take remedial action to keep the aircraft from touching the runway surface without the landing gear extended.
- [NTSB SEA07CA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA064.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Glen Canyon Nat, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 24, 2007 · N224MT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's intentional flight over water at low altitude and his subsequent failure to maintain adequate clearance from the water. A contributing factor was the glassy surface condition of the lake.
- [NTSB DFW07CA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA081.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer G-164B · Arcola, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 23, 2007 · N8063K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while maneuvering during aerial application.
- [NTSB DFW07FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07FA073.md): Cessna 210K · Lago Vista, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 2007 · N1162M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain. A factor was the pilot's diverted attention with a reported autopilot malfunction.
- [NTSB MIA07CA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA048.md): American Champion 7GCBC · Deland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 8, 2007 · N711AT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare, resulting in an in-flight collision with soft terrain, and a collapse of the right main landing gear.
- [NTSB SEA07FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07FA051.md): Beech 200 · Belgrade, MT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 2007 · N45MF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate altitude and descent rate during a night visual approach. Dark night conditions and mountainous terrain are factors in the accident.
- [NTSB SEA07LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA060.md): Brown Pitts S-1 · Incline Vlg, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 2007 · N20164 · Substantial damage
  > The airplane collided with a frozen lake for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's intentional operation of the airplane while impaired by alcohol and the FAA's failure to obtain additional information about the pilot's…
- [NTSB LAX07FA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07FA080.md): Mooney M20J · Ranchita, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 2007 · N201RV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance during a cruise descent. Contributing to the accident were the dark night lighting conditions and the mountainous terrain.
- [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 ATL07CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA035.md): Cirrus Design SR-22 · Siler City, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 28, 2007 · N221GW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to perform an aborted landing which resulted in an inflight collision with the runway.
- [NTSB DEN07CA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA052.md): Cessna 120 · La Salle, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 17, 2007 · N1670V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the ground. Contributing factors included the pilot's intentional low pass and his misjudging his altitude.
- [NTSB MIA07FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07FA042.md): Partenavia P 68C · Adjuntas, PR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 2007 · N90KB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance with mountainous terrain for undetermined reasons during a normal descent under instrument meteorological and dark night conditions.
- [NTSB SEA07LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA043.md): Bell 206B · Boise, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 2007 · N1882 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from tall brush during a low-hover pedal turn. A factor was the six foot-tall brush located adjacent to the area where the pilot was operating.
- [NTSB DFW07CA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA053.md): Enstrom F28A · Bruceville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 5, 2007 · N764PC · Substantial damage
  > The instructor pilot's improper demonstration of an autorotation, resulting in the helicopter's main rotor blades impacting the ground.
- [NTSB CHI07LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA050.md): Beech B-99 · Rapid City, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 2006 · N99TH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the published instrument approach procedure which contributed to his failure to maintain altitude and clearance from terrain during the instrument approach. A factor was the night light condition.
- [NTSB LAX07FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07FA060.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Big Pine, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2006 · N9141Y · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate in-flight/planning decision of both pilots to fly up a box canyon at low altitude, and their failure to maintain clearance from the terrain.
- [NTSB LAX07FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07FA062.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Young, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 2006 · N457S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance during cruise flight while flying at night at an altitude to remain clear of clouds and icing conditions. Contributing to the accident were an inadequate weather evaluation, the clouds, icing conditions, and…
- [NTSB NYC07FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA048.md): Bell 407 · Dagsboro, DE · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2006 · N407JJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to depart under visual flight rules into night instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the fog and the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB LAX07LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA054.md): John Lauer Harmon Rocket II · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 2006 · N604JL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance during an aerobatic maneuver.
- [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 DFW07FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07FA019.md): Cessna 172S · Hominy, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2006 · N53443 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued cruise flight into adverse weather conditions, and his failure to maintain clearance from terrain. Contributing factors were the dark night conditions, and the low ceilings.
- [NTSB LAX07LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA027.md): Air Creations Tanarg 912 · Bisbee, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2006 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB NYC07LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA020.md): Cessna 182RG · Toms River, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 2006 · N6362T · Substantial damage
  > The private pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and the flight instructor's inadequate remedial action, which resulted in a landing short of the runway. A contributing factor was the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB CHI07LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA013.md): Cessna 180B · Forest Lake, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2006 · N9117T · Substantial damage
  > the altitude/clearance with terrain not maintained by the pilot.
- [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 DFW07LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA011.md): Sikorsky S-76A++ · Eugene Isl 259 · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2006 · N22342 · Destroyed
  > The flight crew's failure to maintain clearance with the water and their diverted attention to secondary tasks while preparing to land. Contributing factor were the low ceilings and the heavy rains restricting their visibility.
- [NTSB NYC07FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA009.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Odenton, MD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2006 · N9130N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain during the approach. Contributing was the pilot's self-induced pressure to land the airplane after being informed by air traffic control that he was not operating in compliance with the ADIZ…
- [NTSB NYC07LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA008.md): Flynn William Pazmany PL-4 · Fredricksburg, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2006 · N640F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's intentional low altitude maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB LAX06FA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA304.md): Cessna 182K · Sedona, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2006 · N2700Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees and terrain while maneuvering in mountainous/hilly terrain in a high density altitude environment.
- [NTSB LAX06CA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA296.md): Bell 47G · Angels Camp, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2006 · N7762 · Substantial damage
  > a hard landing due to the pilot's inadequate compensation for a wind shift encountered on final approach and his failure to maintain an adequate translational lift airspeed.
- [NTSB CHI06CA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA266.md): MD Helicopters 369FF · Port Clinton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 16, 2006 · N530FF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining clearance from the water during the survey flight. A factor was the low altitude the survey flight was flown at.
- [NTSB LAX06LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA293.md): Champion 7EC · Clipper Mills, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2006 · N9575S · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain. A contributing factor was the pilot's impairment from ingestion of marijuana.
- [NTSB CHI06LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA258.md): Garner Garner Falcon · Newton, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2006 · N6194Y · Destroyed
  > An inflight collision with terrain during an unknown phase of flight. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience.
- [NTSB SEA06CA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA177.md): Cessna 182RG · Shelton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 7, 2006 · N5482T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to a practice soft-field landing, and the certified flight instructor's failure to take remedial action. Factors include the pilot's failure to use a checklist.
- [NTSB LAX06GA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06GA287.md): North American OV-10A · Porterville, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Sep 6, 2006 · N419DF · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance while maneuvering over rising terrain in a box canyon. Also causal was the pilot's failure to adhere to procedures/directives regarding minimum altitude requirements.
- [NTSB CHI06CA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA257.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Anamoose, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2006 · N8501L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance from terrain during the aerial application pass.
- [NTSB CHI06CA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA252.md): Let Blanik L-13 · Hampshire, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 2, 2006 · N12YA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate approach for landing and his failure to attain a proper descent rate.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=230&page=3

## 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 o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE 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?occurrence=230&page=2

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