# NTSB investigations, OH: 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.

## Latest cases

- [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 CHI06CA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA048.md): Cessna T210M · North Lima, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 21, 2005 · N761WY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining airspeed and directional control during the landing. Factors were the snow covered soft terrain the airplane nosed over on.
- [NTSB CHI06CA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA045.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Toronto, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 17, 2005 · N5031Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to depart from the snow-covered runway, which resulted in the swerve during takeoff roll and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB NYC05LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA092.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Wadsworth, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2005 · N2148F · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to verify that the engine controls were completely retarded during an aborted takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB NYC05CA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA050.md): Cessna 152 · Kelleys Island, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 5, 2005 · N4649M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance during landing.
- [NTSB NYC04LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA158.md): Grumman American AA-1 · Batavia, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2004 · N5903L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation which failed to assure the takeoff performance needed to out climb obstacles. Factors in this accident were the up sloping runway, the high density altitude, and airplane being loaded above it's maximum gross…
- [NTSB NYC00LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA049.md): Cessna 172L · Wooster, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1999 · N7565G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent taxi onto unsuitable terrain. A factor was the burnt out landing/taxi light.
- [NTSB IAD96LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA127.md): Cessna 172 · Midland, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1996 · N12141 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain adequate alignment with the runway and to maintain adequate terrain clearance during landing.
- [NTSB BFO94LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA042.md): Cessna 172M · Ravenna, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1994 · N9101H · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff leading to a collision with a snow bank which resulted in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB BFO93LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA185.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Wauseon, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1993 · N53730 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for the crosswind which resulted in loss of directional control during the flare/touchdown. A factor in the accident was the crosswind component.
- [NTSB NYC93LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA119.md): Start & Flug H-101 Salto · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1993 · N101AZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. A factor related to the accident was the interruption of the glider pilot's planned approach by a powered airplane.
- [NTSB NYC93FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93FA079.md): Aerotek Pitts S-2B · North Benton, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1993 · N5306N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate aircraft control due to alcohol impairment.
- [NTSB NYC90LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA172.md): Cessna C-152A · Yellowsprings, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1990 · N4870A · Substantial damage
  > Loss of control when the pilot stalled the airplane after prematurely becoming airborne. Contributing to the accident was a rough field and a hidden obstruction.
- [NTSB CHI90LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA052.md): Cessna 172P · Middletown, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1989 · N65673 · Substantial damage
  > The inability to establish a sufficient climb after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of total experinece in this type of aircraft.
- [NTSB ATL89LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA046.md): North American T-6G · Hamilton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1988 · N45TC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot lost directional control while practicing crosswind landings. The winds were reported at 10 with gusts to 15 knots. The pilot did not report having an airplane system problem.
- [NTSB CHI88LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA242.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Akron, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1988 · N8322C · Substantial damage
  > On taxiing in from landing on a dark night, the pilot inadvertently taxied off the pavement onto a grassy area. When he realized that he was off the pavement he made an attempt to return to the pavement and encountered a 20' hole. The main gear sank into the…
- [NTSB ATL87DEK01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87DEK01.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 600 · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 14, 1987 · N127GS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot taxied off an unlighted taxiway into a large drainage ditch while taxiing to a parking ramp. The pilot thought he was on the taxiway but the right landing gear was on a portion of the drainage ditch retaining wall. The rt landing gear collapsed. The…
- [NTSB ATL87LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA112.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Ravenna, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1987 · N2606K · Substantial damage
  > The student plt was making a touch and go ldg on rwy 27. After touchdown, he retracted the flaps and applied full power to takeoff again. The acft began to veer left after power was applied. The CFI reported that she told the student to apply right rudder as…
- [NTSB ATL86LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA192.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Van Wert, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1986 · N9835D · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that his airspeed was too high on ldg and that the acft brakes failed to function when he tried to stop the acft. The plt turned the acft off the rwy into a soft grassy area as the acft neared the rwy end. Another plt who witnessed the…
- [NTSB CHI85LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA225.md): Cessna 175B · Lancaster, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1985 · N8243T · Substantial damage
  > The plt was unaware that the taxiway did not continue to the approach end of rwy 28. He failed to see the turn in the taxiway and the acft continued off the end of the taxiway where it contacted a ditch. The taxiway was not lit (nor was it required to be). It…
- [NTSB CHI84LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA139.md): Cessna 150M · White Cottage, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1984 · N704CG · Substantial damage
  > The student plt became lost during his first solo x-country. He stated that he noticed that the fuel tanks were near empty so he decided to make a precautionary landing. The acft landed in a rough field & struck a plowed furrow. The plt's CFI stated that…
- [NTSB CHI83LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA207.md): Cessna 152 · Smithfield, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1983 · N69057 · Substantial damage
  > The plt had been practicing touch-and-go landings. On about the 6th or 7th touch-and-go, he applied power to takeoff when a group of deer crossed the rwy. He steered to the left to avoid the animals, went off the rwy, hit a large mound of dirt, then the acft…
- [NTSB CHI83LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA028.md): Piper PA-30 · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1982 · N7850Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot taxiied onto 8 foot culvert after landing. Pilot complained of taxiway markings and lighting. He also said he never saw the culvert.
- [NTSB CHI82DA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA143.md): Benson BM8 · Batavia, OH · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 30, 1982 · N91760 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot, on a local flight, was making an approach under visual meteorological conditions to runway 22. While on short final the pilot observed an aircraft taxi into takeoff position for runway 04. This is an uncontrolled airport. The pilot stated that as…
- [NTSB CHI82DA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA128.md): Piper PA-32 · Brookfield, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Apr 21, 1982 · N2477U · Destroyed
  > Witnesses observed the aircraft performing turns and rolls at an altitude of approximately 300 feet AGL. A decrease and subsequently an increase in engine power was heard. The aircraft was observed crashing into trees. Investigation revealed that the pilot…
- [NTSB CHI82DA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA119.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Nova, OH · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 11, 1982 · N3402Z · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft encountered a four inch snowdrift during takeoff roll from a sod strip. It nosed over and came to rest inverted.
- [NTSB CHI82IA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82IA117.md): Boeing 727-200 · Youngstown, OH · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1982 · N7627U · Minor damage
  > After aborting one approach and holding for several minutes, the flight was cleared for the ILS approach runway 32 at 0947 EST. While the flight was holding, the crew had several conversations with approach control and the company representative regarding…
- [NTSB CHI82DA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA071.md): Cessna 414 · Bryan, OH · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 24, 1982 · N7812Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot reported landing in almost total whiteout conditions. The landing was made at the first light of day, there was a little light ice on the windshield, and there was snow and ice on the runway. The pilot was unaware that only a 50 ft wide strip was…

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

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

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