# 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 ANC23LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23LA044.md): Cessna 180 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 19, 2023 · N9214C · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional control, while landing, due to a flat main landing gear tire.
- [NTSB CEN23LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA244.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Sturgis, SD · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 18, 2023 · N290LA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper timing to initiate beta mode with the propeller and his failure to maintain directional during the full load landing that resulted in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of recent experience with…
- [NTSB ANC23LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23LA043.md): Buck/Crawford/Crawford Christavia MK-1 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 18, 2023 · N5075T · Substantial damage
  > The instructor pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff, which resulted in a wing impacting a runway light.
- [NTSB WPR23LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA229.md): Cessna 305C (0-1E) · Big Bear City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 17, 2023 · N62TX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA23LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA281.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Indian Trail, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 16, 2023 · N3662Z · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control during the landing roll due to a brake failure for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.
- [NTSB CEN23LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA243.md): Beech 95 · Edna, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 15, 2023 · N99PL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a precautionary off-field landing.
- [NTSB CEN23LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA241.md): Air Tractor AT-401B · Holyoke, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 15, 2023 · N6106U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA23LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA267.md): Fly Gyros M24 Orion · Venice, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 10, 2023 · N49PF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control on takeoff for unknown reasons; whether the pilot’s acute stroke contributed to, or resulted from, the accident could not be determined.
- [NTSB DCA23WA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA23WA311.md): Boeing 737 · Casablanca, Morocco · Incident · Class 5 · Foreign · Jun 10, 2023 · CN-RGV
- [NTSB WPR23LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA227.md): Camille E Patch Calidus · Jerome, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 9, 2023 · N800YA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in rollover.
- [NTSB CEN23LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA235.md): North American T-6G · Colorado Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 9, 2023 · N16JV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB WPR23LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA220.md): Piper PA-30 · Nephi, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 8, 2023 · N7318Y · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination as a result of the inadequate removal of fuel system corrosion during previous maintenance.
- [NTSB CEN23LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA236.md): Cessna 180G · Stevens Point, WI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 8, 2023 · N223WH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing that resulted in a ground loop and impact with the runway.
- [NTSB WPR23LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA216.md): Cessna 172R · Santa Monica, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 5, 2023 · N819KS · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the nose wheel upper torque link bolt, which resulted in a loss of steering control. Contributing to the accident were maintenance personnel’s failure to inspect and replace the fractured bolt and the pilot’s oversight of the bolt during his…
- [NTSB WPR23LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA211.md): Rockwell International S-2R · Paul, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 3, 2023 · N4894X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control on the takeoff roll, resulting in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA23LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA268.md): Jabiru J250 · Louisville, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 3, 2023 · N828WD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to take off in wind conditions that exceeded his ability to maintain directional control, resulting in a runway excursion and substantial damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN23LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA230.md): Champion 7KCAB · Rutherfordton, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 3, 2023 · N5068X · Substantial damage
  > The disengagement of the tailwheel locking mechanism during the landing roll which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing with a crosswind.
- [NTSB CEN23LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA227.md): Kolb Twinstar · Starbuck, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 2, 2023 · N1025T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare and hard landing, which resulted in the left axle fracturing from bending overstress.
- [NTSB CEN23LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA225.md): Skykits Savannah VGW · Flippin, AR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 2, 2023 · N341JD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR23LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA269.md): CSP Leasing MTO Sport · Gardiner, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 1, 2023 · N207AG · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the rudder/nosewheel steering system for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in loss of yaw control and a subsequent rollover.
- [NTSB CEN23LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA215.md): Zenith 750 · Forest Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 1, 2023 · N827LC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during the approach to land that resulted in an excessive descent rate and impact with the runway.
- [NTSB WPR23LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA206.md): Cessna 140A · Santa Teresa, NM · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 29, 2023 · N1126D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control after encountering a dust devil during landing.
- [NTSB ANC23LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23LA039.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 29, 2023 · N4488Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with a quartering tailwind, which resulted in a water loop and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR23LA367](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA367.md): Cessna 180 · Minden, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 27, 2023 · N180MK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a quartering headwind.
- [NTSB ERA23LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA244.md): Piper PA28 · Reidsville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 23, 2023 · N8992J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in a crosswind.
- [NTSB CEN23LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA196.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Kansas City, MO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 22, 2023 · N227XY · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR23LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA195.md): Aviat A-1B · Mobile, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 21, 2023 · N108AM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, resulting in a runway excursion and nose over.
- [NTSB ANC23LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23LA037.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Hunter Creek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 20, 2023 · N4231Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during takeoff roll in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA23FA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA235.md): Honda HA-420 · Summerville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 18, 2023 · N255HJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper calculation of the airplane’s landing approach speed and required landing distance, which resulted in the airplane touching down fast with inadequate runway available, and a subsequent runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR23LA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA300.md): Cessna 170B · Tracy, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 17, 2023 · N2771C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll after encountering a wind gust.
- [NTSB ANC23LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23LA035.md): Piper PA22 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 17, 2023 · N7741D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive braking during the landing roll, resulting in a nose over.
- [NTSB CEN23LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA189.md): Cessna A185f · Grand Junction, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 16, 2023 · N4742E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with gusting wind.
- [NTSB WPR23LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA189.md): Cessna A185F · Twisp, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 14, 2023 · N185MG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and ground loop.
- [NTSB CEN23FA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA183.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Brady, TX · Incident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 14, 2023 · N40506 · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot’s failure to ensure the collective friction control was adequately engaged during an on-ground engine run, which resulted in the helicopter inadvertently becoming airborne. Contributing to the crash were the pilot’s various physical…
- [NTSB WPR23LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA190.md): Aviat A-1C-180 · Elko, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 12, 2023 · N12HD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing with a quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB ERA23LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA233.md): Rotorway Exec · Akron, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 10, 2023 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot’s failure to maintain control of the unregistered helicopter during landing.
- [NTSB ANC23LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23LA033.md): Maule M-7-235 · Soldotna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 10, 2023 · N30AG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA23LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA226.md): Silvaire Luscombe 8F · Frenchville, ME · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 9, 2023 · N1885B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR23LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA181.md): Steven Radenbaugh JA35 Superstol · Moorpark, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 6, 2023 · N799CP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during an off airport precautionary landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to continue the flight with a possible mechanical malfunction.
- [NTSB CEN23LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA179.md): Textron 172S · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 6, 2023 · N34BL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to adjust his seat during taxi, which resulted in his seat sliding aft, and subsequent loss of directional control.
- [NTSB WPR23LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA179.md): ELY John M Vans Acft RV-8 · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 5, 2023 · N83SE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB ERA23LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA227.md): Gulfstream American AA-5A · Knoxville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 4, 2023 · N26941 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN23LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA177.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Longville, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 4, 2023 · N8210R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with an unexpected windshift, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN23LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA175.md): Cessna 172S · Brookings, SD · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 4, 2023 · N1674E · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain pitch and directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident, was the student pilot’s delay in relinquishing control of the airplane and the instructor's delayed reaction before the loss of…
- [NTSB WPR23LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA174.md): Cessna T210N · San Luis Obispo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 2, 2023 · N29TR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN23LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA168.md): Cessna 182D · Batesville, MS · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 1, 2023 · N8713X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while landing with a left gusting crosswind. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of engine power during the go-around.
- [NTSB GAA23WA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA148.md): Cessna 185 · Sao Paulo, Brazil · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Apr 30, 2023 · PP-NIK · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR23LA354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA354.md): Kerr John Hatz Classic · Ennis, MT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 29, 2023 · N687HZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll which resulted in a ground-loop.
- [NTSB WPR23LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA171.md): Cessna 170B · Queen Creek, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 29, 2023 · N2207D · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s encounter with a dust devil after landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB CEN23LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA176.md): Cessna 172P · Nacogdoches, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 28, 2023 · N52602 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.

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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 s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '230' 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/230/sequence?page=15

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