# NTSB investigations: On ground/water encounter 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 CHI08CA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA058.md): Cessna 172F · Crystal Falls, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 29, 2007 · N8191U · Substantial damage
  > The rough, unsuitable terrain encountered during the landing which resulted in the total failure of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB ANC08LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA029.md): Cessna 185 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 2007 · N572E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for taxi. Contributing to the accident were rough and uneven terrain, and an excessive taxispeed.
- [NTSB DFW08CA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA048.md): Portman RV-7A · ELmendorf, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 21, 2007 · N131RV · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the nose landing gear. A contributing factor was the mound/uneven runway surface.
- [NTSB DFW08CA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA047.md): Cessna 210 · Medford, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 21, 2007 · N5957F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to attempt a night landing without runway lighting. A contributing factor was inoperative runway lights.
- [NTSB ANC08CA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA024.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Seward, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 29, 2007 · N1181Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC08CA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA040.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Murfreesboro, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 16, 2007 · N4396T · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate remedial action and failure to maintain runway alignment.
- [NTSB ANC08CA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA019.md): American Champion 8GCBC · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Nov 15, 2007 · N439MA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged touchdown point during landing.
- [NTSB DEN08CA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA026.md): Cessna 140 · Poultney, VT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 5, 2007 · N89120 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempt to land on an unimproved airstrip resulting in a ground loop/swerve. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's poor judgement in attempting to land on an unsuitable runway and the unsuitable runway conditions.
- [NTSB SEA08CA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA018.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Stockton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 1, 2007 · N4153M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a ditch while taxiing. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate visual lookout and the ditch.
- [NTSB ANC08CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA008.md): Piper PA-18 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 24, 2007 · N3236P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area which resulted in an on ground encounter with terrain, and a nose over.
- [NTSB DFW08CA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA009.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Columbia, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 11, 2007 · N8521L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. Contributing factors were the tall vegetation on the sides of the airstrip and the short and confined landing area.
- [NTSB ANC08TA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08TA006.md): Aviat A1B · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 4, 2007 · N739 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain clearance from high vegetation during the off-airport landing.
- [NTSB CHI07CA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA306.md): Piper PA-12 · Detroit Lakes, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 26, 2007 · N2560M · Substantial damage
  > The reduced airplane climb performance capability resulting in the pilot not obtaining a proper climb rate during takeoff and the inadequate flare by the pilot during the aborted takeoff. Additional causes were the inadequate preflight planning/preparation by…
- [NTSB ANC07CA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07CA107.md): Piper J3 · Tyonek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 23, 2007 · N5050R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in an encounter with soft terrain and a loss of control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB ANC07CA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07CA105.md): Piper PA-32 · Chenega Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2007 · N3948W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a collision with a ditch during the landing roll. A factor associated with the accident was the ditch.
- [NTSB ANC07LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA095.md): Short Bros. SC-7 · McGrath, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2007 · N2088Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing and subsequent nose gear collapse during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB ANC07LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA090.md): Cessna 150G · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2007 · N2981S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive flap setting during takeoff.
- [NTSB MIA07CA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA134.md): Cessna 152 · Labelle, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2007 · N4824B · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's attempted precautionary landing on unsuitable terrain which resulted in damage to the airplane during the landing.
- [NTSB ANC07CA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07CA087.md): Maule M7 · Bettles, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 17, 2007 · N717E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site, which resulted in an encounter with soft terrain, and a nose over during the landing roll.
- [NTSB SEA07CA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA235.md): Cessna 172B · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2007 · N7657X · Substantial damage
  > The private pilot's failure to see the approaching large wake swell, both during his landing and the subsequent takeoff, and the failure of the instructor pilot to insure that the private pilot's visual lookout was effective enough to detect the oncoming…
- [NTSB CHI07CA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA265.md): Mooney M20-C · Hicksville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 12, 2007 · N6837U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to execute a go-around.
- [NTSB NYC07LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA191.md): Bass RV-6A · Harrisonburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2007 · N596JB · Substantial damage
  > The limited fork-to-ground clearance provided by the nose gear design. Contributing to the accident was the uneven turf/dirt surface of the runway.
- [NTSB ATL07LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07LA110.md): Cessna T206H · Lovell, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2007 · N206MW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to retract the amphibious floatplane's landing gear during a water landing.
- [NTSB DFW07CA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA174.md): Cessna A188B · Garwood, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 30, 2007 · N9298R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper clearance from terrain/obstacles. A contributing factor was the runway conditions.
- [NTSB ANC07LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA064.md): Champion 7GCB · King Salmon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2007 · N9897Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in the right main landing gear collapsing during takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident were rough/uneven terrain, and the collapse of the main landing gear.
- [NTSB SEA07CA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA180.md): Robinson R22 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 25, 2007 · N980SM · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the practice autorotation. Contributing factors included the terrain drop off and the failure of the pilot undergoing instruction to maintain adequate rotor rpm.
- [NTSB ATL07CA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA098.md): American Champion 7GCBC · Coats, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 23, 2007 · N112SC · Substantial damage
  > The CFI's failure to maintain a visual look out while taxiing resulting in an on ground collision with a hole on the grass runway and collapse of the right main landing gear.
- [NTSB ANC07CA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07CA049.md): Britten-Norman BN2A26 · Egegik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 18, 2007 · N27MR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in structural damage during the landing roll when the airplane encountered soft sand.
- [NTSB SEA07CA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA168.md): Cessna 172D · Halls Crossing, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2007 · N2579U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to select suitable terrain for landing. A contributing factor was the rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB SEA07CA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA150.md): Cessna 182P · Aurora, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 4, 2007 · N58518 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged flare during landing, and his improper recovery from a bounced landing, resulting in collision with the runway.
- [NTSB SEA07LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA131.md): Cessna 150M · Spanish Fork, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 2007 · N9397U · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty crosswind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors include gusty crosswinds, and a ditch near the runway environment.
- [NTSB DFW07LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA111.md): Bell 206B · Horseshoe Bay, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2007 · N905WP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control as result of dynamic rollover while attempting to takeoff. Facrots were the landing skid becoming snagged and the soft terrain.
- [NTSB DFW07CA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA104.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Benoit, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 30, 2007 · N629LA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the crops which resulted in a ground loop. A contributing factor was the narrow airstrip
- [NTSB SEA07CA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA116.md): Cessna 172M · Astoria, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 29, 2007 · N1911V · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to adequately correct for changing wind conditions, leading to a loss of directional control during the takeoff ground roll. Factors include wet, soft terrain along the side of the runway.
- [NTSB ANC07CA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07CA024.md): Cessna 177 · Gridwood, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 11, 2007 · N2911X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of a snow-covered runway for landing, which resulted in a quick stop and damage to the airplane. A factor associated with the accident was the snow-covered runway.
- [NTSB NYC07CA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA069.md): Cessna 172 · Utica, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 25, 2007 · N7141A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, during an aborted takeoff, which resulted in a collision with a snowbank.
- [NTSB DEN07CA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA057.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar 601P · Craig, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 21, 2007 · N88JE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning and unsuitable area selected for landing. A contributing factor was the snow covered terrain and runway.
- [NTSB ANC07LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA014.md): Cessna 207 · Kipnuk, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 2007 · N6470H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain during the landing roll, which resulted in a collision with a snow berm with the left main landing gear, and subsequent damage to the right wing. Factors contributing to the accident were dark…
- [NTSB CHI07CA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA055.md): Cessna 150M · Bristol, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 5, 2007 · N63332 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain to taxi on for takeoff. A factor was the soft terrain condition.
- [NTSB CHI07CA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA049.md): Beech 99 · Mosinee, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 23, 2006 · N799CZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot encountering the unsuitable terrain during the landing. Factors were the dark night and the snowbank.
- [NTSB ATL07CA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA019.md): Holmgreen RV-6A · Midway, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 18, 2006 · N525RV · Substantial damage
  > An on ground encounter with rough/uneven terrain during the landing roll out resulting in the collapse of the nosewheel and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB CHI07CA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA025.md): Cessna 172G · Ankeny, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 17, 2006 · N1374F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to land on an unlighted runway at night, and her resulting failure to attain a proper touchdown point leading to the landing over run. Contributing factors were the night (low light) condition and the ditch encountered during the…
- [NTSB ATL07LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07LA016.md): Boeing 717-200 · Memphis, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2006 · N956AT · Substantial damage
  > The captain's inadequate visual look out during taxi.
- [NTSB CHI07CA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA019.md): Aviat S2B · Larimore, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 29, 2006 · N149TM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper alignment with the runway which resulted in the airplane nosing over. A factor associated with the accident was the soft terrain encountered.
- [NTSB LAX07LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA024.md): Cessna U206G · Willcox, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2006 · N206LL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged flare and porpoising during landing.
- [NTSB LAX07IA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07IA008.md): Gulfstream G1159B · Burbank, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2006 · N113AR · No damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to continue to taxi onto an unusable taxi area clearly marked as such. A finding in the accident was the incorrectly depicted EMAS area on the approach chart.
- [NTSB DEN07CA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA007.md): Huff Acro Sport I · Delta, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 11, 2006 · N511SH · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to select a touchdown point a safe distance from the construction crew, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Contributing factors in this accident included the pilot's limited forward visibility when the…
- [NTSB NYC07CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA002.md): Cutler VariEze · Perkasie, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 7, 2006 · N46RC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive rotation on takeoff, which resulted in a propeller blade strike, and subsequent forced landing to a field.
- [NTSB LAX07CA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA013.md): Aviat A-1A · Woodlake, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 7, 2006 · N40AW · Substantial damage
  > the collapse of the landing gear during the landing roll out due to an encounter with rough uneven terrain. Also causal was the pilot's in-flight decision to land on the unsuitable mountainous uneven terrain with hidden obstructions.
- [NTSB SEA06CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA181.md): Cessna 172M · Moab, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 13, 2006 · N29MX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain current NOTAMS which resulted in an on-ground collision with a construction berm while landing.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=320&page=2

## 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" = 320)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=320

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