# NTSB investigations: Collision between aircraft (other than midair)

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 NYC08LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA062.md): Boeing B747-433BCF · New York, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2007 · B-2477 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The infringement of the parked EMB-190 into the airport movement area, and the B-747 crew's failure to maintain separation between the airplanes in conditions of darkness. Contributing to the accident was the contaminated ramp, which obscured airport markings.
- [NTSB MIA08LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA014.md): Cessna C208B · Opa Locka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2007 · N701SE · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the local controller to coordinate with the ground controller and the failure of the pilots to see and avoid each other.
- [NTSB SEA08LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA015.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2007 · N309PA · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the solo student pilot operating the other airplane to maintain clearance while taxiing for takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX08LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA004.md): Yakovlev YAK-50 · El Cajon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2007 · N509RA · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The inadequate visual lookout of the pilot of another airplane and his failure to maintain clearance from a taxiing airplane.
- [NTSB NYC07LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA209.md): North American SNJ-2 · Farmingdale, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2007 · N62382 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The number 5 airplane pilot's inadequate visual lookout.
- [NTSB SEA07LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA101.md): Let Blanik L-13 · Llano, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2007 · N101JJ · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the other pilot to maintain directional control during landing roll.
- [NTSB SEA07LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA081.md): Cessna T210N · Livermore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 2007 · N4644U · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from another aircraft holding on the taxiway while taxiing from landing. The pilot's inadequate visual lookout was a factor.
- [NTSB DEN07LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07LA074.md): North American SNJ-5 · Pueblo, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2007 · N12KY · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The pilot of the North American SNJ-5 warbird's inadequate visual lookout while taxiing, resulting in an on-ground collision with the stationary Grob motor glider.
- [NTSB CHI07FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07FA060.md): Beechcraft BE99 · Milwaukee, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 2007 · N699CZ · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both pilots to adequately scan for and avoid other aircraft traffic during taxi operations, and the failure of Air Traffic Control to issue a traffic advisory to both of the pilots. A contributing factor to the accident was the night time light…
- [NTSB LAX07LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA064.md): Boeing 737-7H4 · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 2006 · N207WN · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > Failure of the captain of the other taxiing airplane to maintain clearance from an occupied airplane stopped on the ramp.
- [NTSB MIA07LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA026.md): Lingwall Rebich-Pitts · Naples, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2006 · N427RD · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The experimental airplane's pilot inadequate visual lookout while taxiing for takeoff, which resulted in an on-ground collision with a Piper airplane which was standing with its engine operating in the runup area.
- [NTSB NYC06LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA222.md): Airbus Industrie A319-112 · New York, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2006 · C-GJTA · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The Airbus first officer's misjudged clearance from the EMB-170. Also causal was the ground controller's decision to issue a taxi clearance for the Airbus to pass behind the EMB-170. A factor to the accident was the light condition.
- [NTSB SEA06LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA163.md): Burkhart Grob G-103A · North Plains, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2006 · N103MG · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The glider pilot's misjudgment of distance/speed during approach, which resulted in excessive speed at touchdown, and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the glider pilot's lack of experience in the…
- [NTSB CHI06FA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA215.md): Manarin/Johnson Lancair IVP · Omaha, NE · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2006 · N330RM · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The selection of an unsuitable landing area by the pilot of the other airplane, and his failure to maintain separation during landing.
- [NTSB LAX06LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA108.md): Cessna 172N · Sacramento, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 2006 · N739GY · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > the failure of the pilot of the other airplane to maintain an adequate clearance from obstacles while taxiing.
- [NTSB DFW06IA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06IA025.md): Boeing 767-300ER · Houston, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2005 · N319UP · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The captain's failure to maintain clearance from a parked airplane awaiting for a gate. A contributing factor was that taxi procedures were not issued by ground control to advise the captain that the ramp area where he was taxing was designated as a…
- [NTSB SEA05LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA184.md): Airbus Industrie A330-223 · Portland, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2005 · N855NW · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The failure of the flightcrew of the other airplane to maintain clearance while taxiing.
- [NTSB IAD05LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA118.md): Boeing 737-824 · Newark, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2005 · N73270 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The airport's failure to install markings on a parking "block" that bordered the taxiway, which failed to provide adequate clearance between taxiing airplanes and airplanes parked in the block. Factors in the accident were air traffic control's use of the…
- [NTSB DFW05IA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05IA200.md): Airbus A320-232 · Denver, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2005 · N496UA · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The captain's failure to maintain sufficient clearance while taxiing to an assigned gate, which resulted in a collision with an airplane that had been pushed back (and holding) from another gate. Also causal was the tug operator's failure to follow published…
- [NTSB DFW05LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA175.md): North American T-28B · Abilene, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2005 · N9060F · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance while taxiing. Contributing factors were the pilot's diverted attention and the inaccurate frequency listing for ground control.
- [NTSB LAX05LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA199.md): Cessna 172M · Carlsbad, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2005 · N1126U · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > the other pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain separation while taxiing.
- [NTSB CHI05LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA128.md): Cessna T210N · Smith Center, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2005 · N6366Y · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the Piper airplane pilot to obtain visual separation from the Cessna airplane rolling out after landing on the intersecting runway resulting in a collision between the two aircraft. A contributing factor was the evasive maneuver attempted be the…
- [NTSB CHI05MA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05MA111.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-9-51 · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Major investigation · Final report · May 11, 2005 · N763NC · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the Captain of the other aircraft's decision to shutdown the left engine during taxi with no hydraulic pressure on the right side hydraulic system to effectively operate the brakes, steering, or thrust reversers. A factor was the fatigue fracture of the…
- [NTSB LAX05LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA124.md): North American AT-6C · Chino, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2005 · N7055H · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > the pilot of the other airplane's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from obstacles while taxiing.
- [NTSB IAD05LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA043.md): Cessna 172N · Frederick, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 2005 · N711DA · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate visual lookout of the pilots in each airplane, which resulted in a ground collision.
- [NTSB MIA05LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA042.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2004 · N294PA · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The failure of the pilot of the Piper 181 to apply his parking brake when stopped awaiting departure and his failure to maintain a visual lookout resulting in his airplane rolling forward and colliding with the Piper 201 which was awaiting departure.
- [NTSB FTW04CA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04CA245.md): Cessna 172H · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 28, 2004 · N189W · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a parked aircraft while taxiing. A contributing factor was the student pilot's anxiety attack.
- [NTSB NYC04LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA194.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2004 · N6816J · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate visual lookout by the pilot of RV-6A and his failure to maintain clearance while taxiing, which resulted in an on-ground collision with the Piper.
- [NTSB FTW04LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA202.md): Cessna 140 · Kingston, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2004 · N2632N · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure by the other pilot to maintain visual lookout for other aircraft during landing.
- [NTSB DEN04LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA053.md): Cessna C172 · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2004 · N5345G · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the pilot of the Maule's failure to maintain a visual lookout.
- [NTSB CHI04LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA083.md): Cessna 195 · Manitowoc, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 2004 · N4351V · Minor damage
  > The Cessna 195 pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the Cessna 177RG while taxiing to the ramp after landing. A contributing factor was the restricted forward visibility (blind spot) of the Cessna 195 due to the engine cowling. An additional factor was…
- [NTSB DEN04FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04FA027.md): Swearingen SA226-TC · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2003 · N60U · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot of the taxiing aircraft to maintain clearance and adequate visual lookout for the stopped aircraft.
- [NTSB NYC04LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA030.md): Cessna 150M · Wooster, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2003 · N66748 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The inadequate visual lookout of the student pilot of the Cessna 150M, which resulted in an on-ground collision with a Cessna 150K that was taking off.
- [NTSB LAX04LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA027.md): Piper PA 28-161 · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2003 · N39494 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the pilot of the other airplane's inadvertent application of the rudder pedals rather than the brakes, which resulted in the collision with the Cessna 172R.
- [NTSB LAX03FA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA298.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2003 · N8604N · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the Federal Aviation Administration Air Traffic Control Tower local controller and local assist controller to effectively monitor the runway operation and ensure proper separation was maintained between aircraft on intersecting runways.
- [NTSB CHI03FA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA238.md): Degair Lancair 360 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2003 · N3602D · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The other airplane pilot's inadequate visual look out and his failure to perform a go-around, and maintain clearance from the other aircraft.
- [NTSB MIA03LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA144.md): Cessna 172R · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2003 · N864CP · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the student pilot of N864CP to judge the clearance between his airplane and the stationary N431ER while taxiing for takeoff which resulted in a ground collision.
- [NTSB NYC03LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA114.md): Saab-Scania 340B · Flushing, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 2003 · N277MJ · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate visual lookout and inadequate crew coordination of the Dassault DA-50 flightcrew while taxiing, which resulted in an on ground collision with a taxing Saab 340B. A factor in the accident was the dark night.
- [NTSB MIA03LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA096.md): Cessna 172S · Melbourne, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2003 · N52903 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper throttle setting during the braking test, resulting in a collision with a parked airplane.
- [NTSB MIA03LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA088.md): Air Tractor 502B · Belle Glade, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2003 · N6037H · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of both pilots to use on-board communication radios to advise takeoff and landing intentions, the reduction of visibility of the pilot-in-command of N6037H due to sun glare during takeoff, and the poor in-flight planning by the pilot-in-command of…
- [NTSB LAX03LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA062.md): Aeronca 7AC · Jean, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2003 · N84889 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot of the other airplane's use of an improper starting procedure and his failure to obtain appropriate assistance.
- [NTSB ANC03LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA005.md): Piper PA-32 · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2002 · N76RL · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The failure of both pilot's to maintain a visual outlook during taxi operations on the ramp.
- [NTSB MIA02IA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02IA167.md): Boeing 737-823 · Miami, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2002 · N939AN · Minor damage
  > The failure of the tug driver to maintain wingtip clearance with a parked airplane, and the inability of the tug driver to communicate with the brake rider during a tow operation following failure of the headset cord. Contributing factors in the incident were…
- [NTSB ANC02LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA086.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2002 · N3527U · 2 aircraft · No damage
  > The failure of both pilots to maintain adequate visual outlook while taxiing.
- [NTSB LAX02LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA241.md): Cessna 172P · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2002 · N97056 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > the pilot of the other airplane'ss use of an excessive taxi speed and too close of a spacing interval to the Cessna 152, which resulted in an on-ground collision when the Cessna 152 abruptly stopped.
- [NTSB NYC02LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA141.md): Waco UPF-7 · Dayton, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2002 · N29988 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate visual lookout by the pilot of the Kitfox. Factors related to the accident were the non-radio equipped Waco, and the hazy visual conditions.
- [NTSB ANC02LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA053.md): de Havilland DHC-6-300 · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2002 · N353PM · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of a ground handler to follow company proceedure/directives, and his premature release of a mooring line. Factors associated with the accident were the congested operations area, and the operator's failure to provide adequate safe zones for the…
- [NTSB ANC02FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02FA023.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-82 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2002 · N935AS · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The MD-11 flight crew's failure to maintain clearance while taxiing and the other's airplane's (MD-82) ground-marshaling personnel's failure to follow procedures/directives when they did not display an emergency stop signal to the crew of the MD-11. Factors…
- [NTSB LAX02LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA084.md): Cessna 172S · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 2002 · N299ME · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot of the landing airplane failed to maintain directional control resulting in the on-ground collission.
- [NTSB FTW02LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA047.md): Curtiss-Wright SB2C-5 · New Orleans, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2001 · N92879 · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > the Helldiver pilot's failure to maintain visual separation with the Cessna while taxiing. Contributing factors were the Cessna pilot's failure to comply with the local controller's instructions to continue taxiing and the failure of the local and ground…

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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."mKey" IN (SELECT o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 271)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=271

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