# 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.

Page 53 of 77 · 3,846 cases

## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB ERA15WA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15WA034.md): Bombardier CL 600 2B16 · Charallave, Venezuela · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 11, 2013 · N54VS · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA14CA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA046.md): Piper PA 28-161 · Clewiston, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 11, 2013 · N9236L · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA14CA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA040.md): Beech E 55 · Blountville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 5, 2013 · N1908L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed reaction and loss of directional control while performing a simulated engine failure during the takeoff roll. A factor in the accident was the CFI's delayed reaction to the loss of directional control.
- [NTSB ERA14CA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA039.md): Taylorcraft BC 65 · Fallston, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 4, 2013 · N52CW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing resulting in collision with equipment off the side of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's intentional landing on a closed runway with a tailwind.
- [NTSB CEN14CA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA037.md): Raytheon A36 · Hayden, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 3, 2013 · N981PA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind, which resulted in a loss of directional control and runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN14CA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA040.md): Cessna 182Q · Braggadocio, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 1, 2013 · N94371 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout, which resulted in a runway excursion and the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB ERA14CA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA033.md): Stinson SR 5A · Manassas, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 29, 2013 · N14163 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent application of only one brake during landing roll, resulting in a ground loop and runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN14CA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA025.md): Aviat A 1B · El Paso, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 24, 2013 · N68PM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane while landing with a crosswind.
- [NTSB WPR14CA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA026.md): Cessna T210 - H · Lodi, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 23, 2013 · N6942R · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate flare and failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB WPR14CA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA033.md): Tecnam P92 · Watsonville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 22, 2013 · N137LM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB WPR14CA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA028.md): Cessna 180 · Butte, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 21, 2013 · N156JM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing with a crosswind.
- [NTSB ERA14CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA030.md): Air Tractor AT 502 · Charleston, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 21, 2013 · N1022N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a fence.
- [NTSB WPR14CA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA021.md): Piper PA28 - 160 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2013 · N5184W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and collison with a runway sign.
- [NTSB ERA14LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA005.md): Aerotek Pitts S 1T · Punta Gorda, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2013 · N53CG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane with known ergonomic restrictions due to his size.
- [NTSB ERA14CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA003.md): Cessna 305A · Slatington Airport, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 17, 2013 · N305CR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to land with a tailwind condition and the airfield's inaccurate windsock.
- [NTSB CEN14LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA008.md): Embraer-Empresa Brasileira De EMB-500 · Wichita, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2013 · N610AS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper brake application during landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB ERA14CA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA012.md): Classic Waco YMF · Somerville, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 15, 2013 · N62XX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while applying wheel brakes during landing roll resulting in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB WPR14CA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA015.md): Aviat A-1C-180 · Rio Verde, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 12, 2013 · N40WY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll on a rough and rutted surface.
- [NTSB ANC14CA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14CA001.md): Piper PA 18-150 · Iliamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 7, 2013 · N91144 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll with a tailwind.
- [NTSB WPR14CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA002.md): Air Tractor AT 401 · Waco, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 1, 2013 · N1013R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR14CA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA001.md): Unknown Unknown · Mount Pleasant, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 1, 2013 · N224KF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing.
- [NTSB WPR13FA430](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA430.md): Cessna 525A · Santa Monica, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2013 · N194SJ · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to adequately decrease the airplane’s ground speed or maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with an airport sign and structure and a subsequent postcrash fire.
- [NTSB ANC13CA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA106.md): Cessna 185E · Pilot Point, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2013 · N1592F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land the airplane on the ramp, in the vicinity of buildings, in gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR13CA427](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA427.md): Aviat A-1C-200 · Dell, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 27, 2013 · N53WY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR13CA426](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA426.md): Piper PA28 - 161 · Lancaster, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2013 · N6313C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA13CA425](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA425.md): Lennox Kenneth J Zodiac 601HDS · Salisbury, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2013 · N99KL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions while landing.
- [NTSB ERA13CA422](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA422.md): Universal Stinson 108 1 · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 19, 2013 · N8384K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing, resulting in a ground loop, runway excursion, and structural damage to the right wing.
- [NTSB ANC13CA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA104.md): Piper PA 18-150 · Delta Junction, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 19, 2013 · N7190D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate takeoff planning and judgment that did not consider the reduced acceleration due to snow-covered terrain, which resulted in an aborted takeoff and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA13CA438](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA438.md): Cessna 182P · Newport News, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2013 · N58482 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing resulting in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR13LA414](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA414.md): Cessna 180 - B · Redmond, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2013 · N5112E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to counter an unexpected wind gust after touchdown, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB ERA14CA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA088.md): Let L 23 Super Blanik · Clermont, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 15, 2013 · N321BA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ANC13CA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA098.md): Dehavilland Beaver DHC 2 · Akhiok, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 14, 2013 · N1544 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in a gusty tailwind.
- [NTSB ERA13CA419](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA419.md): Piper PA28 151 · Abingdon, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 13, 2013 · N4379F · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing resulting in collision with terrain and aft displacement of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB CEN13CA544](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA544.md): Cessna 170A · Victoria, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 11, 2013 · N170TP · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB ERA13LA418](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA418.md): Fleet 7 · Louisa, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2013 · N9433 · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s improper service, adjustment, and inspection of the brakes, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent noseover.
- [NTSB CEN13LA541](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA541.md): Cessna 180 · Gallup, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2013 · N561AT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane directional control during the landing roll due to his diverted attention.
- [NTSB CEN13CA532](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA532.md): Cessna 150G · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2013 · N4791X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing which resulted in an impact with the runway surface. A contributing factor was the certified flight instructor delayed response to the pilot's improper landing.
- [NTSB CEN13CA529](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA529.md): Cessna 172R · Council Bluff, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2013 · N368ES · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN13CA526](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA526.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Edgerton, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2013 · N7393W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the landing which resulted in the airplane contacting the terrain off the departure end of the runway.
- [NTSB WPR13CA394](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA394.md): Henderson Michael E Glastar · Sequim, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 31, 2013 · N789MH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper soft field landing technique, and failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing.
- [NTSB ERA13CA394](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA394.md): Hoskins Samuel R Quickie Q2 · Zelienople, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 30, 2013 · N202SH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff due to right main landing gear contact with a pool of standing water on the runway which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ANC13CA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA086.md): Cessna 170B · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 27, 2013 · N2583C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control of the airplane during takeoff, resulting in a ground loop.
- [NTSB CEN13CA508](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA508.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Faribault, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 25, 2013 · N4888Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA13CA377](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA377.md): Cessna 172P · Mitchellville, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 24, 2013 · N98923 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to depart with a known deficiency following a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was an anomaly of the airplane’s nosewheel steering that could not be replicated during post-accident examination.
- [NTSB CEN13LA497](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA497.md): Perth Amboy Bird BK · Zanesville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2013 · N727Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ANC13CA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA082.md): Cessna 185 · Sleetmute, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 16, 2013 · N185SN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB WPR13CA372](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA372.md): Piper PA-20 · Aurora, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2013 · N6939K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a ground-loop.
- [NTSB ANC13CA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA078.md): Piper PA-18-150 · McCarthy, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 12, 2013 · N3897Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN13CA475](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA475.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Poteau, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2013 · N7811W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s application of excessive left rudder during the takeoff roll, resulting in a loss of directional control, his failure to correct the excursion with opposite rudder, and his failure to abort the takeoff in a timely manner.
- [NTSB CEN13LA486](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA486.md): Air Tractor AT-400 · Dumas, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2013 · N36538 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230/cases.md?page=54

## 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
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230/cases?page=53

---
OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain, except the copies of manufacturers’ service documents, which belong to their rights holders.