# Final NTSB investigations, ND: 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 CHI07LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA254.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Overly, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2007 · N7263Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance during the agricultural application flight. Contributing to the accident was the wheat crop.
- [NTSB CHI07CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA181.md): Bell 206B · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2007 · N96ND · Destroyed
  > The certified flight instructor's inadequate compensation for the gusting wind conditions and failure to maintain control of the helicopter during a hover for takeoff. A factor contributing to the accident was the gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB CHI07LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA162.md): Aero Commander S2R · Watford City, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2007 · N8835Q · Destroyed
  > The agricultural pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain while maneuvering to avoid power lines. The power lines were a contributing factor in the accident.
- [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 CHI06LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA240.md): Cessna A188B · Rolla, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2006 · N9224R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain during the aerial-application flight, and the loss of engine power due to the overstress failure of the engine crankshaft sustained during ground impact. Contributing to the accident was the low-altitude…
- [NTSB CHI06CA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA229.md): Cessna 150 · Jamestown, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 12, 2006 · N17015 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning resulted in the pilot not attaining the proper takeoff climb and failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing factors included the transmission wires, the row of trees, and the field of corn.
- [NTSB CHI06CA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA162.md): Weatherly 201B · Bowbells, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 22, 2006 · N1263W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance to the rising terrain while maneuvering during the agricultural application flight. Contirbuting factors were the low altitude operation and the rising terrain.
- [NTSB CHI06CA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA168.md): Schweizer 269C · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2006 · N1675U · Substantial damage
  > The dual student's failure to maintain rotor speed during the recovery from the intentional autorotation and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. Contributing factors were the flight crew's intentional autorotation and dual student's misjudged…
- [NTSB CHI06CA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA153.md): Cessna R182 · Cooperstown, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 9, 2006 · N3360C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to gain sufficient altitude during the aborted landing. Factors associated with the accident were the tailwind, the pilot's selection of the runway used, the wet runway, the roadway, and the corn crop.
- [NTSB CHI05CA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA246.md): Ayres S2R-G10 · Davenport, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 29, 2005 · N3024U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to gain suffient altitude during takeoff in order to clear the corn crop at the end of the runway. A factor associated with the accident was the corn crop.
- [NTSB CHI05LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA188.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Langdon, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2005 · N3159N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain while attempting an abrupt turning maneuver at a low altitude.
- [NTSB CHI04LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA278.md): Cessna 208B · Gwinner, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2004 · N7392B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain altitude during the circling maneuver. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper decision to execute the approach when weather conditions were below minimums and the low light (dark night) conditions.
- [NTSB CHI04CA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA152.md): Cessna 172N · Hillsboro, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2004 · N737SV · Substantial damage
  > Directional control not obtained/maintained by the pilot during landing roll.
- [NTSB CHI03LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA204.md): Continental Copters MK6B · Ft. Yates, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2003 · N9080T · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent settling with power and unsuccessful remedial action by the pilot. A factor to the accident was the potato crop.
- [NTSB CHI03LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA160.md): Piper PA-24 · Harvey, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2003 · N21533 · Substantial damage
  > The aborted takeoff not performed by the pilot. The inadequate short field takeoff procedure by the pilot and the short grass runway were contributing factors.
- [NTSB CHI03LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA019.md): Cessna 150M · New Town, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2002 · N2995V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance and his inadequate in-flight planning/decision. Contributing factors are the pilot becoming lost/disoriented and night conditions.
- [NTSB CHI02CA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02CA248.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Ray, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2002 · N7634Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertently stalled the airplane during takeoff. A factor was the tailwind.
- [NTSB CHI01LA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA294.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Alice, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2001 · N4329Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's unsuccessful recovery from an intentional aerobatic stall/spin maneuver. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's impairment (alcohol), and his psychological condition.
- [NTSB CHI01LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA281.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Kenmare, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2001 · N6794Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain clearance with the terrain during the aerial application flight. Factors associated with the accident were the high vegetation and the pilot's diverted attention during the flight.
- [NTSB CHI00LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA144.md): Cessna C-T188C · Elgin, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 2000 · N2075J · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot in command to maintain clearance with the ground during an aerial application.
- [NTSB CHI99LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA258.md): Air Tractor 401B · Mccanna, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1999 · N6006A · Substantial damage
  > the inadvertent stall by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI99LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA230.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Fargo, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1999 · N4652Y · Substantial damage
  > the altitude/clearance not maintained by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI99LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA229.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Lefor, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1999 · N7329Z · Substantial damage
  > the altitude/clearance not maintained by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI99LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA215.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Page, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1999 · N6633K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to compensate for the wind conditions. Factors were the sudden windshift and the crops.
- [NTSB CHI98LA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA337.md): WSK PZL Mielec PZL M18B · Tappen, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1998 · N4450M · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper preflight preparation resulting in the airplane exceeding the available airstrip distance during takeoff. A factor contributing to this accident was the swamp.
- [NTSB CHI98LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA259.md): Anderson T Craft Special · Pick City, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1998 · N91XX · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance with terrain. A factor was the pilot's attempted low altitude acrobatic maneuver.
- [NTSB CHI97LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA213.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Fessenden, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1997 · N41371 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's premature liftoff and/or failure to abort the takeoff while there was sufficient runway remaining.
- [NTSB CHI96LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA220.md): Grumman AA5B · Fryburg, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1996 · N6249L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors were the fog, low ceiling, and rising terrain.
- [NTSB CHI95LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA232.md): PZL-Mielec M-18A · Carrington, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1995 · N80225 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation. Factors relating to the accident were: the airplane's excessive gross weight, and the unfavorable wind conditions.
- [NTSB CHI95LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA167.md): Piper PA-16 · Williston, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1995 · N5328H · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control on takeoff. The soft condition of the field was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI94LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA218.md): Callair A9B · Minot, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1994 · N2851F · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the wheat field. A factor was the turbulence.
- [NTSB CHI93LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA131.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Northwood, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1993 · N108ND · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB CHI93LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA017.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Trenton, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1992 · N8675L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper aircraft handling while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB CHI93LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA013.md): Schweizer H-300 · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1992 · N3625Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during a night landing.
- [NTSB CHI91FA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91FA291.md): Beech 95 · Killdeer, ND · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1991 · N393B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's disregarding the weather forecast; his improper in-flight decision to continue a VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions; and his failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain. The mountainous hilly terrain and low ceiling were…
- [NTSB CHI91DTG07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DTG07.md): Ayres S2R · Drayton, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 7, 1991 · N4010H · Substantial damage
  > Misjudged clearance by the pilot. A factor related to the accident is overconfidence in personal ability.
- [NTSB DEN90LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA156.md): Cessna 188 · Michigan, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1990 · N4940R · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain proper alignment during landing.
- [NTSB DEN89LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA168.md): Cessna 172H · Hatton, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1989 · N3269L · Destroyed
  > Improper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot and his failure to maintain sufficient clearance above the ground. The tailwind, high obstruction (shelter belt), and downdraft were contributing factors.
- [NTSB DEN88LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88LA017.md): Piper J5A · Devils Lake, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1987 · N32887 · Substantial damage
  > A commercial plt was giving instruction to another commercial plt with a CFI rating. Witnesses observed the aircraft at approximately 100 feet over a water fowl production lake. The plt stated that during a turn and pull up, the engine lostpower and the…
- [NTSB DEN87LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA073.md): Mooney M20C · Wahpeton, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1987 · N6550U · Substantial damage
  > A CFI and a dual student were making practice landings. On the sixth landing, the student failed to lower the landing gear. The CFI did not notice that the acft did not have landing gear extended. The acft landed with gear fully retracted.
- [NTSB DEN86LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA157.md): Piper PA-25 · Williston, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1986 · N6190Z · Substantial damage
  > Plt stated that he was unfamiliar with the geographical area on this flt. He also stated, 'I was paying attention to the pwr lines and road and did not realize the hill out front was as high as it was...I attempted to turn back out, but with downwind it blew…
- [NTSB DEN86LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA035.md): Stinson 108-1 · Beulah, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1985 · N8143K · Substantial damage
  > During a landing at dusk on a snow covered rwy, the acft encountered deep snow and nosed over onto its back. The plt stated that after touchdown, he realized that there was aprx one ft of snow on the rwy and was unable to make a go-around.
- [NTSB DEN85LTG09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LTG09.md): Piper PA-30/A · Bowman, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 17, 1985 · N7126Y · Substantial damage
  > The acft was landed gear up. The plt was aware of the condition at one point in the traffic pattern. A check by retarding the throttle(s) on final produced no warning horn so the plt assumed that the gear was down. After the gear up landing, the circuit…
- [NTSB DEN85LTG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LTG03.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Kramer, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 10, 1985 · N9538P · Substantial damage
  > The acft collided with the shoulder of a hwy when the plt attempted to avoid power lines during an aerial application flt.
- [NTSB DEN85LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA166.md): Piper PA-25 · Leonard, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1985 · N4733Y · Substantial damage
  > During an aerial spray operation, the plt returned to a field with his 2nd chemical load. As he descended over trees to begin a swath run, he began a flare, but the acft continued descending & impacted the ground. The right landing gear was torn off & the…
- [NTSB DEN85FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85FA113.md): Swearingen SA-227-AC · Williston, ND · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1985 · N3005J · Substantial damage
  > The flt crew stated after the accident that the flt was uneventful from rap to ins. The first officer was flying the acft when the accident occurred. According to the flt crew all checklist items had been performed prior to the landing. The acft made gnd…
- [NTSB DEN85LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA051.md): Cessna 152 · Fargo, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1984 · N48738 · Substantial damage
  > According to the solo student plt, the landing was made in a snow filled ditch aprx 5 ft right of the rwy. The nose gear collapsed and the acft nosed over. The plt and his CFI stated that rwy markings were inadequate.
- [NTSB DEN84LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA262.md): Hiller UH-12C · Kindred, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1984 · N96168 · Substantial damage
  > The practice autorotation to touchdown began at 500 ft AGL. Shortly after initiating the flare the tail rotor contacted the ground. The pilot was scheduled for a private pilot helicopter check ride on the afternoon of the accident.
- [NTSB DEN84LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA253.md): Grumman G-164A · Arthur, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1984 · N5332 · Substantial damage
  > Acft flown at high gross weight in high density altitude conditions. The plt said takeoff pwr was added too late to stopthe descent at the start of a spray run.
- [NTSB DEN84LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA258.md): Piper PA-25-150 · New Rockford, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1984 · N6431Z · Substantial damage
  > Plt stated, 'on spray run. Got to close to sunflowers. When I started hitting them on the landing gear the plane slowed down and didn't have enough speed or power to get out so the plane landed in the sunflower field in about 50 yards.' Substantial damage…

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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" = 'ND' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND c."completionStatus" = 'Completed'
  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
```

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