# 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 WPR26LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA282.md): Mark Lee Schillinger GT-VX2 · Petaluma, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Jul 30, 2026 · N556GT · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN26LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA273.md): Cessna 172F · Antigo, WI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Jul 28, 2026 · N7978U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR26LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA276.md): Aviat A-1C-200 · Arlington, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Jul 27, 2026 · N77TC · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA26LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA282.md): American Champion 7GCBC · Sanford, ME · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 27, 2026 · N291CA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing and the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB ERA26LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA280.md): Waco ASO · Hamilton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 24, 2026 · N119Y · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the right main landing gear axle, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA26LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA279.md): Beech A23-24 · Middlefield, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 23, 2026 · N3661Q · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ANC26LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA073.md): Aviat A-1C-200 · Springfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Jul 19, 2026 · N54AH · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC26LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA072.md): Dehavilland DHC-2 MK.I · Nondalton, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jul 19, 2026 · N791PW · Substantial damage
  > On July 19, 2026 about 1440 Alaska daylight time, a DeHavilland DHC-2 airplane, N791PW was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Nondalton, Alaska. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…
- [NTSB ERA26LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA276.md): Christen Industries Pitts S-2 · Porter Center, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 17, 2026 · N7RN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR26LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA264.md): Tag Aviation PTY Titanium Explorer · Cashmere, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Jul 16, 2026 · N498TE · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC26LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA074.md): Mooney M20E · Englewood, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Jul 16, 2026 · N9398V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR26LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA261.md): Kitfox S7 STI · Greenwater, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 14, 2026 · N323SF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, in variable wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR26LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA260.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Auburn, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Jul 14, 2026 · N5051W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR26LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA253.md): Cessna 180 · Marbleton, WY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 9, 2026 · N3339D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB DCA26WA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA26WA275.md): Boeing 737 · Dorval, Canada · Incident · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 9, 2026 · C-GEOJ
- [NTSB WPR26LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA259.md): Vans RV8 · Monte Vista, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 7, 2026 · N425GB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusty crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR26LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA250.md): Aeronca 7AC · Buffalo, WY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 7, 2026 · N1097E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper flare and subsequent failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the aborted landing.
- [NTSB WPR26LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA249.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Ogden, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jul 7, 2026 · N647LA · Substantial damage
  > On July 7, 2026, about 1259 mountain daylight time, an Air Tractor, Inc. AT-502B airplane, N647LA, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Ogden, Utah. The commercial pilot was not injured. The flight was conducted as a Title 14…
- [NTSB WPR26LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA243.md): Valerie Westedt Zenith Zodiac 650B · Colorado Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 5, 2026 · N452VC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper flare which resulted in a hard landing and their subsequent loss control of during a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action.
- [NTSB WPR26LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA248.md): Dean J Irvin KFA Safari XL · Saratoga, WY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 3, 2026 · N927MD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA26LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA255.md): Cessna 172M · Lafayette, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 30, 2026 · N6814H · Substantial damage
  > The passenger’s abrupt manipulation of the flight controls during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control and collision with a fence.
- [NTSB CEN26LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA243.md): Evolution Revolt · Peyton, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 30, 2026 · N672BB · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the student pilot, which resulted in the loss of control during a rejected takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR26LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA239.md): Cessna 170A · El Cajon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 27, 2026 · N1607D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a right crosswind,.
- [NTSB WPR26LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA238.md): Cessna A185F · Angel Fire, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 27, 2026 · N151PB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing with a crosswind.
- [NTSB ERA26LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA247.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Morganton, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 24, 2026 · N4552A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot and flight instructor’s failure to maintain directional control while maneuvering on the runway, which resulted in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to complete a positive exchange of flight control following…
- [NTSB ANC26LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA065.md): Piper PA-18-125 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Jun 24, 2026 · N7178K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR26LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA244.md): Piper PA-18A · Minden, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 23, 2026 · N7764D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN26LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA232.md): Rocky Mountain Kitplanes S-6S · Marvel, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 23, 2026 · N164GR · Substantial damage
  > A partial blockage of the pitot static system that precluded the airspeed indicator from displaying the correct airspeed which led to the faster landing speed and bounced landing.
- [NTSB WPR26LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA241.md): Cessna 180H · Port Angeles, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 21, 2026 · N3404Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ANC26LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA059.md): Piper PA-12 · North Pole, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Jun 21, 2026 · N2586M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC26LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA061.md): Cessna 180 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Jun 20, 2026 · N7741A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR26LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA225.md): Ultramagic N-300 · Pahrump, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jun 18, 2026 · N330LV · Substantial damage
  > On June 18, 2026, at 0645 mountain daylight time, an Ultramagic SA N-300 balloon, N330LV, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Pahrump, Nevada. The pilot and 2 passengers were seriously injured; 7 passengers sustained minor…
- [NTSB ERA26LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA238.md): Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P-MENTOR · Pompano Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 9, 2026 · N410UV · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB ERA26LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA233.md): Cessna 177 · Gilford, NH · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Jun 9, 2026 · N316HY · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA26LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA237.md): Sinclair Pete Lancair ES · Youngstown, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 8, 2026 · N398S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with an approach lighting system.
- [NTSB WPR26LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA231.md): Rans S-7 Courier · Wessington Springs, SD · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 6, 2026 · N4186J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing and subsequent go-around with a gusty right crosswind.
- [NTSB ANC26LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA047.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Salcha, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Jun 2, 2026 · N4162Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR26LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA208.md): Cessna 140 · Pasco, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 1, 2026 · N4179N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent excessive braking during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB ANC26LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA050.md): Cessna A185F · Steele Creek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · May 31, 2026 · N2821Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA26LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA318.md): Cessna 140 · Homestead, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 30, 2026 · N77061 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s excessive braking during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB CEN26LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA210.md): Cessna 172S · Colorado Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 29, 2026 · N386SP · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with runway signs.
- [NTSB CEN26LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA206.md): Pitts Special S-1S · Bartlesville, OK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 29, 2026 · N11JP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control during the landing rollout and subsequent aborted landing.
- [NTSB ANC26LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA045.md): Cessna 170B · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · May 28, 2026 · N2526D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA26LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA218.md): Gulfstream Aerospace GVII-G600 · Birmingham, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 27, 2026 · N600WE · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew’s decision to continue the landing approach into adverse weather conditions, which resulted in a loss visual reference and loss airplane control during landing.
- [NTSB WPR26LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA200.md): Maule M-7-260C · Kanab, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 21, 2026 · N261MM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA26LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA212.md): Granito Joseph R RV-7A · Jaffrey, NH · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 21, 2026 · N732JG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in a touchdown off the paved runway surface and a collision with terrain during the subsequent aborted landing.
- [NTSB CEN26LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA193.md): Cessna 140 · Rice Lake, WI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 20, 2026 · N2307V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB WPR26LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA195.md): Cessna 180 · Arco, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 18, 2026 · N2479C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a right crosswind.
- [NTSB ERA26LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA210.md): John Bradley Vans RV-7 · Athens, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 15, 2026 · N519JS · Substantial damage
  > Contamination of the left wheel brake system with debris, which resulted in a loss of directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR26LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA193.md): Bellanca 7ACA · Pacific City, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 14, 2026 · N9158L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during a precautionary landing following a partial reduction in engine rpm.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230/sequence.md?page=3

## 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=2

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