# 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 WPR12CA397](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA397.md): Champion 7GC · Spanish Fork, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2012 · N61819 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN12CA614](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA614.md): Cessna L-19E · Lancaster, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2012 · N4431F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB CEN12CA596](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA596.md): Arvold Jordon R CH 750 · Colfax, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2012 · N32JA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane while landing with a gusty crosswind.
- [NTSB WPR12CA381](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA381.md): Cessna A185F · Gerlach, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 31, 2012 · N3946Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB CEN12CA607](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA607.md): North American AT-6F · Council Bluffs, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 31, 2012 · N244GR · Substantial damage
  > An unlocking of the excessively worn tailwheel lock mechanism, which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ANC12CA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA102.md): Piper PA-12 · Aniak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 31, 2012 · N3615M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive use of brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB ANC12CA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA098.md): Maule M-5-210C · Juneau, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 31, 2012 · N378X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the tailwheel-equipped airplane during landing, resulting in a ground loop. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to adequately monitor the landing.
- [NTSB CEN12LA593](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA593.md): Mudge Ray KIT FOX 5 · Bowling Green, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2012 · N84KF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction's excessive braking during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control.
- [NTSB CEN12CA585](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA585.md): Cessna 180 · Brookville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 28, 2012 · N2909A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the attempted takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA12CA533](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA533.md): Stearman M-2 · Robbinsville, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 24, 2012 · N9055 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA12CA531](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA531.md): Cessna 172P · Lyman, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2012 · N65747 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff as a result of his attempt to close an unsecured cockpit window.
- [NTSB ERA12CA529](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA529.md): Stinson 108-2 · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2012 · N340C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN12CA574](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA574.md): Fantasy Air Sro Allegro 2000 · Centralia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 22, 2012 · N25015 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR12CA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA368.md): Piper PA-28-140 · McMinnville, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 21, 2012 · N8154N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR12CA372](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA372.md): Boeing B75N1 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 18, 2012 · N47964 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in a crosswind.
- [NTSB ERA12CA517](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA517.md): Air Tractor AT-402B · Gum Neck, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 17, 2012 · N5127T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the rough condition of the runway.
- [NTSB ANC12CA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA090.md): Cessna 170B · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 17, 2012 · N4551C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop and runway excursion.
- [NTSB ANC12CA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA088.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 15, 2012 · N4001Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB WPR12CA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA357.md): Cessna 172R · Everett, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2012 · N863CP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN12CA590](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA590.md): Cessna 180J · Wausau, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2012 · N52187 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control during landing roll out, resulting in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was an unexpected crosswind wind gust.
- [NTSB WPR12CA354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA354.md): Piper PA-22 · Napa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 12, 2012 · N3580A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent loss of directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR12CA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA352.md): Cessna 180 · Upland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 12, 2012 · N2927K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA12CA506](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA506.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Myerstown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 12, 2012 · N633EV · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's decision to continue the takeoff roll while trying to secure an open canopy and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's failure to complete the pretakeoff checklist.
- [NTSB CEN12LA541](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA541.md): Cessna 177RG · Litchfield, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2012 · N1564H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the landing and the subsequent aborted landing.
- [NTSB CEN12CA537](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA537.md): Gage Midget Mustang MM-1 · Erie, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 11, 2012 · N41831 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB ERA12CA502](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA502.md): Maule M-4C · Lincoln, ME · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 9, 2012 · N9838M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR12LA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA348.md): Santana PA-18 Replica · Ronan, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2012 · N3AK · Substantial damage
  > A jammed tailwheel assembly, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to maintain directional control upon landing.
- [NTSB ERA12CA499](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA499.md): Aeronca 7CCM · Norridgewock, ME · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 7, 2012 · N83129 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN12LA538](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA538.md): Cantlon Starduster Too SA300 · Galion, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2012 · N111LC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and a proper pitch attitude and airspeed while performing an aborted landing.
- [NTSB ERA12CA490](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA490.md): Aeronca 7AC · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 1, 2012 · N1060E · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN12LA522](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA522.md): Piper PA18 · Peyton, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2012 · N7808Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during taxi in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN12CA510](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA510.md): Cessna 172S · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 1, 2012 · N462TR · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a collision with a runway light.
- [NTSB CEN12LA507](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA507.md): Cessna 150M · Cottage Grove, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2012 · N45080 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land on a runway with significant overgrown vegetation along the edges and his landing, which was left of the centerline.
- [NTSB WPR12CA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA336.md): Piper PA28-150 · Yellow Pine, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 30, 2012 · N5818W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain and maintain an appropriate glide path, failure to perform a go-around, and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN12CA499](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA499.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Hutchinson, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 30, 2012 · N460CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR12CA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA333.md): Cessna 170A · Ellensburg, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 29, 2012 · N4089A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN12LA495](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA495.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Lakeview, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2012 · N462CP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control during the takeoff roll for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN12CA503](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA503.md): Piper PA-16 · Keokuk, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 29, 2012 · N6834K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll in a variable crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN12LA494](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA494.md): Lee Oscar D III RV7 · Columbus, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2012 · N282DL · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gear attach bolt for undetermined reasons because the bolt was not received for examination.
- [NTSB ERA12CA492](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA492.md): Fairchild M-62A · Albion, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 25, 2012 · N53953 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while taking off in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA12CA476](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA476.md): Mooney M20TN · Hilton Head, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 24, 2012 · N212D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in a crosswind.
- [NTSB WPR12CA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA322.md): CubCrafters CC 11-160 · Stanley, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2012 · N622MW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s excessive use of the brakes during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR12CA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA338.md): Aerotrek A220 · Bremerton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 21, 2012 · N216V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during an attempted go-around in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA12CA481](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA481.md): Cessna 172M · Hammond, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 21, 2012 · N6778H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN12LA471](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA471.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Augusta, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2012 · N4749A · Substantial damage
  > The loss of brake effectiveness on landing roll for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident brake system examination did not reveal any anomalies, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN12CA465](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA465.md): Mooney M20J · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 21, 2012 · N339PB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s excessive airspeed at touchdown and his loss of control of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN12CA468](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA468.md): Piper PA-11 · Neilsville, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2012 · N4844M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane during an attempted aborted landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB CEN12CA461](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA461.md): Mooney M20K · Hutchinson, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2012 · N262RW · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s inadequate flare and failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with obstructions.
- [NTSB ANC12CA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA077.md): Bell 206L-3 · Circle, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2012 · N363AL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.
- [NTSB CEN12LA485](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA485.md): Mooney M20E · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2012 · N2609W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during landing.

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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
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230/cases?page=57

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