# 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 CEN12CA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA213.md): Cessna 172R · Council Bluffs, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 24, 2012 · N368ES · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB CEN12CA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA206.md): Hall Jeffrey Hall RV-4 · Calhan, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 24, 2012 · N605RV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control while landing with a gusting tailwind condition.
- [NTSB CEN12CA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA201.md): Joy Vans RV-6 · McKinney, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 24, 2012 · N589M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane during takeoff, which resulted in a ground collision with airport construction materials.
- [NTSB WPR12CA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA145.md): Rockwell International 690C · Conrad, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 23, 2012 · N840JC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane due to ice and slushy snow on the runway during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR12CA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA142.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Jean, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 22, 2012 · N55634 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot did not maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA12CA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA245.md): Aeronca 7AC · Clearwater, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 20, 2012 · N82406 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN12LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA195.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2012 · N8421R · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot did not maintain directional control while practicing a soft-field takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA12CA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA235.md): Piper J3C-65 · Douglas, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 17, 2012 · N3225N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the tailwheel-equipped airplane.
- [NTSB CEN12CA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA193.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Branson, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 17, 2012 · N801RC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane while landing with a gusting crosswind.
- [NTSB CEN12CA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA190.md): Cessna A185F · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 17, 2012 · N185GS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA12FA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA225.md): Cessna 501 · Franklin, NC · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 2012 · N7700T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to achieve a stabilized approach, resulting in a nose-first, bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's activation of only one thrust reverser, resulting in asymmetrical thrust.
- [NTSB ERA12CA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA232.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Dover, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 15, 2012 · N3779T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a collision with an object and a landing gear collapse during the subsequent landing.
- [NTSB WPR12LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA135.md): Cook Smith AVN Replica SU · St. Johns, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2012 · N712AZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilots’ failure to maintain directional control when the right brake locked up during the landing roll for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR12CA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA127.md): Cessna 172N · Kelso, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 9, 2012 · N5290D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain directional control during the landing flare.
- [NTSB ERA12CA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA216.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Hollandale, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 7, 2012 · N9148C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing in gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC12IA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12IA024.md): Bombardier Learjet 35A · Anchorage, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2012 · N544LM · Minor damage
  > The flightcrew's loss of visual reference to the runway after encountering severe in-flight icing conditions, which resulted in a loss of control while landing and exceedence of the capabilities of the airplane's windscreen anti-ice systems. Contributing to…
- [NTSB WPR12LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA122.md): Bowers Fly Baby 1-A · Fallbrook, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 2012 · N41017 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB WPR12CA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA132.md): Cessna 170B · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 4, 2012 · N8245A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA12CA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA220.md): American Champion 8KCAB · Beverly, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 4, 2012 · N7DF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR12CA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA121.md): Siai-Marchetti SF.260TP · Corona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 2, 2012 · N350TP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain runway alignment during landing in a gusting crosswind.
- [NTSB CEN12LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA171.md): Cessna R172E · Denver, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2012 · N3196F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to taxi in wind conditions that exceeded the airplane’s capability.
- [NTSB ERA12LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA195.md): Piper PA-36-300 · Americus, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 2012 · N59661 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of maintenance personnel to properly secure a portion of the right wing leading edge, which resulted in the separation of the associated section of the leading edge during takeoff and the loss of directional control during the subsequent landing.
- [NTSB CEN12LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA168.md): Cessna 180H · Conroe, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 2012 · N3SM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed intervention and the pilot’s lack of experience in tailwheel airplanes.
- [NTSB WPR12CA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA114.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Woodland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 19, 2012 · N6451C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN12LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA176.md): Aviat A-1C-200 · Bowling Green, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 2012 · N45TT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ERA12CA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA189.md): Cessna 172S · Caldwell, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 18, 2012 · N506SP · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s loss of directional control during a crosswind landing.
- [NTSB CEN12CA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA160.md): Cessna 180 · South Fork, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 18, 2012 · N56180 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control while landing on a patchy snow-covered runway.
- [NTSB WPR12CA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA112.md): Rockwell International S-2R · Yellow Pine, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 14, 2012 · N8433V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain directional control while landing on a snow-contaminated runway.
- [NTSB ERA12CA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA213.md): Zenair CH 2000 · Warrenton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 13, 2012 · N200ZA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to follow instruction and to relinquish control of the airplane to the flight instructor in a timely manner, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR12CA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA101.md): Learjet 31A · Wheatland, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 11, 2012 · N382AL · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew’s loss of directional control during landing on an ice- and water-contaminated runway, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ANC12CA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA022.md): Cessna 172I · McCarthy, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 10, 2012 · N46279 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot lost directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN12CA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA159.md): Maule MX-7-235 · Tea, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 8, 2012 · N5664N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane during a crosswind landing.
- [NTSB ERA12CA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA173.md): Aeropro CZ Eurofox LSA · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 7, 2012 · N701CF · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s delayed remedial action to prevent the airplane from hitting the hangar door. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's misuse of the airplane's throttle, and his incorrect use of the wheel brakes.
- [NTSB ERA12CA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA172.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Greenville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 7, 2012 · N4592R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN12CA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA148.md): Piper PA-18 · Thedford, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 5, 2012 · N3671Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR12CA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA095.md): Alon A2 · Forks, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 4, 2012 · N5687F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incorrect placement of the throttle prior to starting the airplane by hand. Contributing to the accident was that the pilot did not ensure that the airplane was restrained in a manner that would keep it from moving forward.
- [NTSB CEN12FA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA151.md): Gates Lear Jet 35 · Pueblo, CO · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 2012 · N31WS · Substantial damage
  > The captain's failure to maintain airplane control during an attempted crosswind takeoff on a contaminated runway.
- [NTSB CEN12LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA147.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Kansas City, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 2012 · N6564V · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the nosewheel steering pushrod, which resulted in a loss of airplane directional control and runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR12CA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA086.md): Cessna 180 · Cascade, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 30, 2012 · N3242D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for a wind gust during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was a windsock partially sheltered by trees that provided inaccurate wind information.
- [NTSB ERA12CA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA167.md): Remos G-3/600 · Sarasota, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 29, 2012 · N133LS · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR12CA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA083.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Santa Barbara, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 26, 2012 · N4297S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR12CA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA082.md): Cessna 172P · Honolulu, HI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 26, 2012 · N66540 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper landing flare and inadequate directional control while performing an aborted landing.
- [NTSB WPR12CA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA079.md): Cessna 172M · Richland, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 22, 2012 · N64270 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate directional control during landing.
- [NTSB WPR12CA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA077.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 14, 2012 · N409EV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR12LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA076.md): Piper PA28 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 2012 · N4175V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inability to maintain directional control during the landing roll for reasons that could not be determined because impact damage precluded determination of the preaccident functionality of the braking and steering systems.
- [NTSB WPR12LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA074.md): Czech Sportplanes Sro Dynamic WT9 · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 2012 · N247DY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not shut down the engine upon recognizing a brake malfunction. Contributing to the accident was the airplane's brake malfunction for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN12LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA129.md): Aviat A-1C-180 · Chetek, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 2012 · N11HY · Substantial damage
  > The passenger’s interference with the flight controls, which resulted in the airplane’s failure to climb after an aborted landing. Contributing was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll, which resulted in the need to abort…
- [NTSB CEN12LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA126.md): Aviat A1 · Somerset, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 2012 · N127AK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate takeoff planning/preparation, which resulted in the airplane impacting a snow drift during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB WPR12LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA075.md): Piper Aerostar 601P · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 2012 · N104RM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA12CA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA134.md): Maule M-5-180C · River Ranch, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 2, 2012 · N171GS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control after encountering a wind gust 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
```

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