# NTSB investigations: Dragged wing/rotor/float/other

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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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB CEN12CA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA054.md): Silvaire Luscombe 8F · Woodward, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 4, 2011 · N2099B · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s hard landing and subsequent loss of directional control.
- [NTSB CEN12FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA043.md): Hawker Beechcraft 76 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2011 · N6018U · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain airspeed above the air minimum control airspeed (Vmca), which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the instructor's failure to follow published procedures to…
- [NTSB CEN12CA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA028.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Brookings, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 18, 2011 · N8485D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions while landing.
- [NTSB ERA12CA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA168.md): Maule MX-7-180C · Zelienople, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 12, 2011 · N567HW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN11CA689](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA689.md): Piper J3L-65 · Gainesville, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2011 · N30950 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during taxi, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN11LA618](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA618.md): Vicari Waiex · Marion, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2011 · N100VY · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR11CA418](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA418.md): Christen Industries A-1 · Dorris, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 30, 2011 · N2868A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain lateral aircraft control while taking off with a gusting crosswind.
- [NTSB CEN11CA604](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA604.md): Cessna 172M · Plymouth, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 29, 2011 · N172LD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to perform a go-around when the airplane was not in a position to make a safe landing and his excessive use of bank control during the landing attempt, which resulted in the wing striking the ground.
- [NTSB ERA11CA465](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA465.md): Let L 33 Solo · Wakefield, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 17, 2011 · N388BA · Substantial damage
  > The glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where the lift was not sufficient to maintain flight, resulting in an off-airport landing.
- [NTSB CEN11CA523](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA523.md): Cessna 195 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 28, 2011 · N195SM · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left brake which resulted in a ground-loop.
- [NTSB CEN11CA477](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA477.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Minot, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 14, 2011 · N7709Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate inspection of the takeoff area which resulted in a collision with terrain and the subsequent loss of control during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR11CA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA293.md): Aviat A-1B · Livermore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 25, 2011 · N101HY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a go-around.
- [NTSB WPR11CA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA298.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Goodyear, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2011 · N434K · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed remedial action and failure to maintain lateral control.
- [NTSB ANC11CA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA034.md): Cessna 180J · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 18, 2011 · N9951N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a ground loop.
- [NTSB CEN11CA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA291.md): Cessna A185F · Hot Springs, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 28, 2011 · N2530S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ANC11CA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA024.md): Cessna 180H · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 9, 2011 · N2709X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll resulting in a ground-loop.
- [NTSB CEN11LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA251.md): Cessna 425 · Canadian, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2011 · N410VE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s continuation of the approach with excessive airspeed, which resulted in a hard landing and a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB CEN11CA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA213.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Glenwood Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 1, 2011 · N74816 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper takeoff procedure, which resulted in a dynamic rollover when the left skid contacted the ground.
- [NTSB WPR11GA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11GA115.md): Mcdonnell Douglas Heli 369FF · Marana, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jan 31, 2011 · N530RL · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent tail rotor strike during an attempted pinnacle landing, which resulted in the pilot's loss of control of the helicopter. Inhospitable terrain/topography contributed to the severity of the accident.
- [NTSB CEN11LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA162.md): Piper PA24 · Huntsville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 2011 · N8023P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection to ensure the main tanks were full, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN11CA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA155.md): Cessna R182 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 19, 2011 · N6187S · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the landing gear to fully extend and lock in the down position due to the inoperative electric pump motor.
- [NTSB CEN11CA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA026.md): Cessna 180 · Farmington, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 10, 2010 · N9277C · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot and the flight instructor to maintain directional control of the airplane during a training maneuver.
- [NTSB CEN11CA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA019.md): Cessna 195 · Midland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 2, 2010 · N4666T · Substantial damage
  > The private pilot’s loss of control during the landing roll and the certificated flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB WPR10IA482](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10IA482.md): Beech F90 · Idaho Falls, ID · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2010 · N124BK · Minor damage
  > The partial retraction/collapse of the main landing gear during the landing roll for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR10CA461](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA461.md): Dehavilland Beaver DHC-2 MK.1 · Renton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 19, 2010 · N24150 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the float-equipped airplane during an aborted water takeoff, resulting in a dragged wing.
- [NTSB ERA10CA469](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA469.md): Cessna 140 · Levant, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2010 · N3650V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN10CA516](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA516.md): Champion 7KCAB · North Fork, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 2, 2010 · N1678G · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB ERA10CA425](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA425.md): Ryan Navion B · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 16, 2010 · N5382K · Substantial damage
  > The binding of the trim wheel on the instrument panel and the pilot’s improper decision to depart with a known mechanical deficiency.
- [NTSB WPR10CA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA358.md): Aviat A-1B · Casper, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 19, 2010 · N115XT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ERA10FA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA356.md): Cirrus SR20 · Chapel Hill, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2010 · N527MJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and subsequent improper go-around procedure, which resulted in a loss of directional control, runway excursion, and collision with a tree.
- [NTSB CEN10LA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA368.md): Schleicher ASW-20 · Pocahontas, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2010 · N82BK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a wings-level attitude prior to impacting high vegetation and terrain during the off-field landing.
- [NTSB CEN10WA413](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10WA413.md): Bell 206 · La Tuna, Mexico · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 3, 2010 · XC-BAM · Substantial damage
  > The government of Mexico has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BELL 206 helicopter that occurred on July 03, 2010. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Mexico's investigation under the provisions of…
- [NTSB ANC10CA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10CA051.md): Stinson 108-1 · Galena, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 8, 2010 · N136SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, resulting in a ground-loop, and collapse of the right main landing gear.
- [NTSB ERA10CA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA273.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Farmingdale, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 20, 2010 · N960JB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a go-around attempt.
- [NTSB WPR10CA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA246.md): Cessna 180K · Renton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 19, 2010 · N66033 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, resulting in the loss of directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN10CA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA333.md): Wsk-Pzl Warzawa-Okecie PZL-104 Wilga 80 · Linton, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 15, 2010 · N4346M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing with a 90-degree crosswind.
- [NTSB ERA10CA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA223.md): Consolidated Aeronautics Lake LA-4-200 · Moore Haven, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 7, 2010 · N4GS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a water landing.
- [NTSB CEN10CA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA187.md): Maule MXT-7-180 · Maybee, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 3, 2010 · N125AB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for gusting crosswinds resulting in the loss of directional control while landing.
- [NTSB DCA10IA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA10IA015.md): Boeing MD · Charlotte, NC · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2009 · N483A · Minor damage
  > The Captain's failure to initiate a go-around from a Category III approach when satisfactory tracking performance was not maintained below the required altitude resulting in excessive bank angle maneuvers at low altitude. Factors contributing to the incident…
- [NTSB WPR10CA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA073.md): Cessna 172M · Diamond Point, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 6, 2009 · N20186 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the variable and unfavorable wind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA10LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA042.md): Beriev BE-103 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2009 · N13KL · Substantial damage
  > A malfunction of the landing gear retraction/extension and indication system for undetermined reasons, which resulted in one or more components being improperly positioned for the water landing.
- [NTSB CEN10CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA017.md): Cameron Z77 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 8, 2009 · N4502V · Minor damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the balloon during the approach and landing.
- [NTSB CEN10CA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA015.md): Aerostar International RX8 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 8, 2009 · N4014J · Minor damage
  > The pilot’s failure to select an adequate landing area.
- [NTSB ERA10LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA005.md): Cessna 210 · Louisville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 2009 · N9443T · Substantial damage
  > A malfunction of the landing gear extension system due to a fractured hydraulic line. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate inspection and maintenance of the hydraulic line.
- [NTSB CEN09FA601](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA601.md): Cessna T210 · Hilltop Lakes, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2009 · N9734Y · Destroyed
  > The loss of control of the airplane in dark night light conditions due to the pilot’s spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB ERA09CA525](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA525.md): Burkhart Grob G-103A TWI · Clermont, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2009 · N308BG · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed remedial action resulting in an off-airfield landing and ground loop.
- [NTSB CEN09LA573](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA573.md): Beech B36TC · Sullivan, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2009 · N65873 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09CA615](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA615.md): Cessna 175 · Rio Blanco, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2009 · N6686E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing and his failure to execute a go-around.
- [NTSB ANC09CA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA081.md): Cessna 150H · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 12, 2009 · N6687S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing, resulting in a ground loop and substantial damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN09LA486](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA486.md): Gallagher Junior ACE · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2009 · N413G · Substantial damage
  > The failure of a weld joint on the right rudder pedal leading to the loss of directional control during landing.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/093/sequence.md?page=7

## 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 s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '093' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE "isDefiningEvent"))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/093/sequence?page=6

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