# NTSB investigations, AR: 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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB DFW06LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA163.md): Ayres S2R-T34 · Colt, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2006 · N2292J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the ground during an aerial application flight.
- [NTSB DFW06LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA088.md): Beech C23 · Mena, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2006 · N2160W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing factors were the mountainous terrain and the low ceilings.
- [NTSB DFW05LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA179.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Hickory Ridge, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2005 · N9086V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain during aerial application.
- [NTSB FTW04CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04CA181.md): Cessna 180E · Weiner, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 8, 2004 · N8676X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor preflight preparation/planning which resulted in the pilot landing at a wrong airport. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the off airport landing.
- [NTSB FTW04FA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA172.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Hot Springs, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2004 · N4123R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to fly a stabilized, published instrument approach procedure, which resulted in a collision with mountainous terrain. Factors were the clouds and the air traffic controllers' failure to provide known information that may have assisted the…
- [NTSB FTW04LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA156.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Joiner, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2004 · N9151C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance and altitude from terrain while maneuvering during an aerial application.
- [NTSB FTW04FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA044.md): Beech H-35 · Mena, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 2003 · N7929D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper altitude and clearance from terrain. Contributing factors were the mountainous terrain, fog, clouds, and turbulence.
- [NTSB CHI03LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA175.md): Cessna 210M · Carlisle, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2003 · N9TK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight decision to descend for landing, at night, without the runway environment insight. Contributing factors were the pilot's disorientation, the embankment and the dark night condition.
- [NTSB CHI03LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA164.md): McCulloch J-2 · Magnolia, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2003 · N4381G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate weight a balance calculations and inadequate preflight planning.
- [NTSB FTW03FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA059.md): Beech 1900C · Eagleton, AR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 2002 · N127YV · Destroyed
  > In-flight collision with terrain due to the pilot's failure to maintain clearance and altitude above rapidly rising terrain while on a VFR approach. Contributing factors were the obscuration of the terrain due to clouds.
- [NTSB FTW03FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA008.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Lakeview, AR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2002 · N4344J · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the terrain while maneuvering.
- [NTSB FTW03LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA004.md): Air Tractor AT-400 · Marmaduke, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2002 · N155HF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A contributing factor was the towering cumulus in all quadrants.
- [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 FTW99LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA196.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Marvel, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1999 · N6073U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper takeoff airspeed.
- [NTSB FTW99LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA095.md): Grumman G-164A · Gillett, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1999 · N8742H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance during the downwind departure. Factors were the tailwind and the wet soft grass airstrip.
- [NTSB FTW99LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA013.md): Beech 65-A90 · Russellville, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1998 · N90GN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the ground due to the pilot's improper use of the flaps and the ensuing inadvertent descent. Factors were the dark night conditions, the pilot's diverted attention, and the foggy windshield.
- [NTSB FTW98LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA205.md): Air Tractor AT-402 · Forrest City, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1998 · N91660 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain. Factors were the sunglare and the pilot's restriction to visibility due to chemicals on the windshield.
- [NTSB FTW97LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA250.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Ashdown, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1997 · N1798J · Destroyed
  > The inadvertent stall/mush. A factor was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB FTW96LA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA307.md): Wsk Pzl Mielec M-18A · Beedeville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1996 · N163RA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance.
- [NTSB FTW95LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA284.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Elaine, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1995 · N91282 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain a positive rate of climb.
- [NTSB FTW95LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA253.md): Grumman G-164A · Bigelow, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1995 · N7937 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with terrain.
- [NTSB FTW94LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA174.md): Grumman G-164A · Stuttgart, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1994 · N9678 · Substantial damage
  > Was the pilots failure to maintain terrain clearance.
- [NTSB FTW94LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA159.md): Ayres S2R-G6 · De Witt, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1994 · N448AT · Substantial damage
  > A stall/mush into terrain after the pilot inadvertently raised the flaps.
- [NTSB FTW94FA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA121.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Hughes, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1994 · N9086V · Destroyed
  > Was the pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance for undetermined reason.
- [NTSB FTW94LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA118.md): Ayres S2R-T34 · Elaine, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1994 · N3094F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance.
- [NTSB FTW94FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA023.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Saratoga, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1993 · N130KS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's performance of aerobatics at an altitude where it was not possible to maintain clearance.
- [NTSB FTW93LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA214.md): Rockwell S-2R · Bono, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1993 · N8522V · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's takeoff performance being exceeded by the PIC. A factor was the pilot's inability to safely reject the takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW93LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA195.md): Pzl-Mielec M-18A Dromader · Wheatley, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1993 · N116RA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's operation of the airplane beyond its takeoff performance limitations and inadvertent stall. A factor was high density altitude.
- [NTSB FTW93LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA189.md): Ayres S2R-T34 · Weiner, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1993 · N3098W · Substantial damage
  > Proper rotation speed not attained by the pilot
- [NTSB FTW93LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA156.md): Grumman G-164A · Trumann, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 1993 · N6556 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance. A factor was the diverted attention of the pilot.
- [NTSB DEN93FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93FA053.md): Beech 65-A90 · Mount Ida, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 1, 1993 · N530N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to establish an adequate climb rate. Factors in the accident were: pilot fatigue from lack of sleep, and the weather conditions.
- [NTSB FTW92LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA213.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Clarendon, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1992 · N2357N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to consult the airplane's performance data and ensure that adequate field length was available for takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW92LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA156.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Rector, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1992 · N15424 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature liftoff.
- [NTSB FTW92LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA143.md): Grumman G-164B · Walnut Ridge, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1992 · N8380K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance. A factor was the loss of power as result of the uncoupling of the engine and the propeller.
- [NTSB FTW92LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA118.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Almyra, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1992 · N4430S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper judgement of the descent rate and his inadequate pull up at the bottom.
- [NTSB FTW92LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA089.md): Ayres S2R-T34 · Wright, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1992 · N41KM · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain altitude due to diverted attention.
- [NTSB FTW91LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA157.md): Cessna 172K · Fisher, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1991 · N7043G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use the aircraft performance data to compute the takeoff distance. A factor was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB FTW91DPG18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91DPG18.md): Grumman G-164A · Dewitt, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 31, 1991 · N5076 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper glidepath. A factor was the berm at the approach end of the runway.
- [NTSB FTW91LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA095.md): Schweizer G-164B · Newport, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1991 · N36335 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper planning which resulted in his flying into his own chemicals.
- [NTSB FTW91DPG06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91DPG06.md): Grumman G-164A · Gillett, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 14, 1991 · N9785 · Substantial damage
  > The windshiled becoming obscured by aerial application spray and the resultant limited vision from the cockpit.
- [NTSB FTW91FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91FA017.md): Beech B55 · England, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1990 · N811J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's misjudgement of altitude, which resulted in his failure to arrest descent from a dive. The pilot's impaired judgment from consumption of ethanol (alcohol) was a factor.
- [NTSB FTW90DPG11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DPG11.md): Air Tractor AT401 · Altheimer, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 23, 1990 · N10192 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to align the airplane with the runway during landing.
- [NTSB FTW90DPG10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DPG10.md): Cessna 188A · Hunter, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 23, 1990 · N3566Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper clearance above the crops.
- [NTSB FTW90DPG07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DPG07.md): Schweizer G-164B · Sherrill, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 3, 1990 · N8104K · Destroyed
  > Premature lift off and subsequent stall.
- [NTSB FTW90DPG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DPG04.md): Air Tractor 301A · Foreman, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 30, 1990 · N31631 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent stall/mush.
- [NTSB MKC90MA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90MA049.md): Grumman G1159 · Little Rock, AR · Accident · 7 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1990 · N46TE · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot-in-command to follow IFR procedures (maintain an ILS glide path or initiate a missed approach) during an IFR arrival to the airport. Factors related to the accident were: unfavorable weather conditions, an erroneous wind indication from…
- [NTSB MKC89LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA190.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Wabbaseka, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1989 · N10103 · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance from the tall vegetation (grass). The tall vegetation & high density altitude were considered to be contributing factors.
- [NTSB MKC89LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA127.md): Cessna 172 · Pine Bluff, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1989 · N63535 · Substantial damage
  > Improper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot by continuing the approach when the runway lights did not activate. Contributing factors were: dark night and soft terrain.
- [NTSB MKC89LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA089.md): Grumman G-164A · Osceola, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1989 · N7245 · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, and his misjudgement of clearance between the airplane, wires, and the ground during the aerial application maneuver. Factors relating to the accident were: the dirty windshield, sunglare, transmission line (wires),…
- [NTSB MKC88LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88LA111.md): Aero Commander 685 · Scranton, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1988 · N165SE · Substantial damage
  > Shortly after takeoff from a 2400 foot sod strip, the PIC said the acft began to settle, although both engines were delivering takeoff power and RPM, and liftoff speeds were proper. The acft settled back to the runway and careened off on to the overrun…

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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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AR' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND 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&state=AR

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