# NTSB investigations: Loss of control on ground

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 ERA22LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA324.md): Cessna 172P · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 17, 2022 · N62405 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind.
- [NTSB ANC22LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC22LA056.md): Dehavilland Beaver DHC-2 MK.1 · Bettles, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 15, 2022 · N4040W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during taxi operations on a riverbank with shallow water.
- [NTSB WPR22LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA252.md): Cessna 182P · San Martin, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 14, 2022 · N9802E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB WPR22LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA260.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Kelso, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 12, 2022 · N43037 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s inadequate flare resulting in a loss of airplane control during landing with gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN22LA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA316.md): Piper/Cub Crafters PA-18-150 · Llano, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 12, 2022 · N131WK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB WPR22LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA244.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Afton, WY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 10, 2022 · N50678 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flare and bounced landing which resulted in loss of directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB GAA23WA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA010.md): Beech 400A · Cornwall, United Kingdom · Incident · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 10, 2022 · N709EL
- [NTSB ERA22LA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA359.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Fitchburg, MA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 10, 2022 · N5915D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control while landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB GAA22WA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA230.md): Robinson R44 · Oktyabsky, Russia · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 9, 2022 · RA-04373 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR22LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA248.md): Cessna T210R · Stanley, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 7, 2022 · N6353U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to provide adequate braking during a tailwind landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN22LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA302.md): Pitts S1 · Sturgeon Bay, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 1, 2022 · N23RS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose over. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and the pilot’s lack of flight control system knowledge.
- [NTSB CEN22LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA295.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Walker, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 1, 2022 · N1136 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action during a go-around.
- [NTSB ANC22LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC22LA059.md): Kakeldey Ronald O Smith PA12 EXP · Beluga, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 1, 2022 · N73AK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR22LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA234.md): Cessna 140 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 27, 2022 · N2809N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instructions failure to maintain directional during the takeoff ground roll and the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB WPR22LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA233.md): GMK Ventures AL18 · Moab, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 27, 2022 · N17GK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a landing attempt, which resulted in a ground loop and collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the absence of an airspeed indicator due to an alternator failure.
- [NTSB ERA22LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA295.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Lewisburg, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 27, 2022 · N9077P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN22LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA306.md): Cessna 172 · Cleveland, MS · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 26, 2022 · N97789 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and substantial damage.
- [NTSB ANC22LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC22LA048.md): Cessna 208 · Elfin Cove, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 26, 2022 · N265KP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff which resulted in an impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s momentary distraction from conflicting boat traffic.
- [NTSB WPR22LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA224.md): Robert Fitts Fitts CUB · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 23, 2022 · N8576F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting wind.
- [NTSB WPR22LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA222.md): Cubcrafters CC11-160 · Hailey, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 22, 2022 · N161CC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB WPR22LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA237.md): Aeronca 7AC · Auburn, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 21, 2022 · N82579 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB CEN22LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA280.md): Aero Commander S2R · Maryville, MO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 21, 2022 · N795MB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control during the landing with a quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB ERA22LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA280.md): Cessna 172R · Owensboro, KY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 19, 2022 · N35491 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a loss of control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN22LA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA296.md): Baker Eugene L RV6-A · Goldsby, OK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 19, 2022 · N18390 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing resulting in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR22LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA217.md): Cub Crafters CC19-215 · McCall, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 9, 2022 · N61KT · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional control during the landing roll due to a fractured brake line fitting on the brake caliper.
- [NTSB WPR22LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA209.md): Cessna A185F · Sunriver, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 9, 2022 · N94078 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR22LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA206.md): Shea Pitts Special S-1C · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 6, 2022 · N52JH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR22LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA200.md): Cessna 170 · Wheatland, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 6, 2022 · N4067V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare which, resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB CEN22LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA254.md): Kitfox Model 2 · San Marcos, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 4, 2022 · N596JW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN22LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA231.md): Globe GC1B · El Paso, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 4, 2022 · CF-DYB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during take off.
- [NTSB WPR22LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA191.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 · Carlsbad, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 30, 2022 · N722PA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA22LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA247.md): Cessna 150F · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 29, 2022 · N8919S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go landing after applying power for takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and noseover.
- [NTSB CEN22FA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22FA215.md): Grumman American Avn. G-164 · Whiskerville, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 28, 2022 · N178LB · Destroyed
  > The pilot misjudged the approach during the emergency landing, likely due to the full chemical load, and impacted a ditch, resulting in substantial damage and postimpact fire. Contributing to the pilot’s injuries was the lack of a crash-resistant fuel system…
- [NTSB ANC22LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC22LA036.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Gulkana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 28, 2022 · N5773M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional during the landing rollout in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR22LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA185.md): Frazier Robert L RV-6A · Prineville, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 23, 2022 · N811RF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a bounced landing and loss of directional control.
- [NTSB CEN22LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA213.md): Boeing A75N1 · Marion, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 22, 2022 · N422DE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN22LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA209.md): Textron B300C · Fort Stockton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 21, 2022 · N98FM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing with a single engine and maximum braking effort.
- [NTSB CEN22LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA206.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Beach City, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 19, 2022 · N7451J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control in a gusting quartering tailwind that resulted in a loss of control and impact with trees.
- [NTSB WPR22LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA187.md): Twenty Second Street Backcountry Boss · Douglas, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 16, 2022 · N829PW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate flare and subsequent loss of airplane control during landing.
- [NTSB ERA22LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA225.md): Cessna 182 · Owensboro, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 13, 2022 · N92913 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR22LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA181.md): Cessna 185 · Franklin, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 12, 2022 · N23FG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR22LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA176.md): Piper PA-18 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 10, 2022 · N1272A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN22LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA191.md): Vans RV6A · Mankato, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 4, 2022 · N5060 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing with a higher airspeed.
- [NTSB WPR22LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA170.md): Piper PA22/135 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 2, 2022 · N3390A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB ERA22LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA221.md): Kyle M Sward / Larry W Sward CH 750 Cruzer · Lexington, KY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 2, 2022 · N750LK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN22LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA193.md): North American AT-6D · Huntington, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 2, 2022 · N515SA · Substantial damage
  > Loss of directional control during landing that resulted in an impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA22LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA214.md): North American SNJ-6 · Greenwood, SC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 1, 2022 · N451WA · Substantial damage
  > The loss of directional control due to a fractured tailwheel steering linkage assembly.
- [NTSB ERA22LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA212.md): Cessna 172F · Hampton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 30, 2022 · N5704R · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s application of excessive left brake during the landing roll, resulting in a loss of directional control and a runway excursion. The flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB ERA22LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA211.md): Cessna 152 · Wadsworth, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 28, 2022 · N46733 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while attempting to land in a crosswind.
- [NTSB GAA22WA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA169.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Konstanz, Germany · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Apr 27, 2022 · N241PK

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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 e.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e WHERE e."isDefiningEvent" AND e."tier2Number" = '230')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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