# 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 WPR22LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA038.md): Cessna 170B · Belen, NM · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 15, 2021 · N3463C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA22LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA063.md): Aeronca 7AC · Denver, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 13, 2021 · N3063E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a gusting crosswind.
- [NTSB ERA22LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA057.md): Cessna/Air Repair 305F · Anne Arundel, MD · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 7, 2021 · N619JB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and substantial damage.
- [NTSB ERA22LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA049.md): Piper PA-30 · Newport Richie, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 7, 2021 · N8822Y · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional control on landing for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN22LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA030.md): Raytheon G36 · Frankenmuth, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 7, 2021 · N754HC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing on a wet grass strip.
- [NTSB WPR22LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA029.md): Cubcrafters CC11-160 · Challis, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 4, 2021 · N727SS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control after the airplane encountered a gust of wind during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR22LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA027.md): Santa Fe CCX-2300 · Taos, NM · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 4, 2021 · N24PK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop and impact with the ground.
- [NTSB CEN22LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA025.md): Cessna 152 · Cresson, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 31, 2021 · N46370 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with trees.
- [NTSB CEN22LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA028.md): American Champion 8GCBC · Greeley, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 29, 2021 · N125WB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA22LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA032.md): North American AT-6D · Pickens, SC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 24, 2021 · N3771M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with rocky terrain.
- [NTSB CEN22LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA022.md): Cessna 152 · Wadsworth, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 23, 2021 · N94400 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during the final approach resulting in a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA22LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA027.md): Embraer EMB500 · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 22, 2021 · N925DR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent application of the right brake during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a subsequent runway excursion.
- [NTSB ANC22LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC22LA003.md): Cessna 208B · Juneau, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 22, 2021 · N754KP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB ERA22LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA030.md): Cessna 172 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 21, 2021 · N6888A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and a collision with runway approach lighting equipment.
- [NTSB WPR22LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA009.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Albany, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 7, 2021 · N98241 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR22LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA008.md): Piper J3C-65 · Garberville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 4, 2021 · N3453K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent collision with an unoccupied parked airplane.
- [NTSB CEN22LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA004.md): Cessna 195 · Watkins, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 4, 2021 · N3027B · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the left main landing gear spring during landing roll due to a preexisting fatigue crack.
- [NTSB WPR22LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA003.md): Interstate S-1A · Independence, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 2, 2021 · N37317 · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the left rudder pedal interconnect cable during takeoff, which resulted in the student pilot’s inability to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB ERA22LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA003.md): Culp John S Culps Specl Sopwith · Pottstown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 1, 2021 · N329CC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB ERA21LA394](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA394.md): Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P92 Eaglet · Apopka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 29, 2021 · N615TA · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional control during landing for reasons that could not be determined based upon the disposition of the wreckage following a late accident report.
- [NTSB ERA21LA387](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA387.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Miami, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 28, 2021 · N212HT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of helicopter control after landing. Also causal was the pilot’s intentional operation of the helicopter without the required training, experience, and endorsements.
- [NTSB ERA22LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA068.md): Cessna 172M · Indian Trail, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 27, 2021 · N1401U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff and initial climb. Contributing was the pilot’s physical limitation which caused an inadvertent application of left rudder.
- [NTSB CEN21LA458](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA458.md): Cessna 182E · Troup, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 26, 2021 · N3293Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with a variable gusting wind and his decision not to perform a go-around that resulted an overrun and impact with a fence and trees.
- [NTSB WPR21LA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA361.md): Maule MX-7-180A · Elk River, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 25, 2021 · N31876 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a fence.
- [NTSB WPR21LA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA355.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Tucumcari, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 25, 2021 · N216FC · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a hard and bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN21LA451](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA451.md): Christen Industries A-1 · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 23, 2021 · N2923W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in a ground loop.
- [NTSB ANC21LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA099.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Cordova, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 23, 2021 · N82448 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane after landing in gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR21LA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA349.md): Beech D17S · San Diego / El Cajon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 21, 2021 · N1196V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll with a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent collision with runway signage.
- [NTSB ERA21LA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA370.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Walnut Cove, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 19, 2021 · N9639D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to attain the proper touchdown point which resulted in a runway overrun, collision with an airport boundary fence, and a nose over event.
- [NTSB CEN21LA448](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA448.md): Cessna 305A · Topeka, KS · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 18, 2021 · N140R · Substantial damage
  > The loss of control and ground loop due to the mechanical malfunction of the tailwheel lock.
- [NTSB ANC21LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA092.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Homer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 18, 2021 · N2808P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC21LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA091.md): Champion 7GCBC · Nenana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 18, 2021 · N6357N · Substantial damage
  > The pilots over application of the brakes during landing, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB CEN21LA430](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA430.md): Waco Classic 2T-1A-2 · Battle Creek, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 16, 2021 · N53GL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the tailwheel equipped airplane during a crosswind landing and the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action.
- [NTSB CEN21LA422](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA422.md): Cessna 195 · Ypsilanti, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 16, 2021 · N4358V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during taxi, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB WPR21LA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA347.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Stanley, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 15, 2021 · N529PE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during landing with a gusting crosswind which, resulted in a hard landing and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR21LA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA346.md): Gordon Scot A RV-6A · Palouse, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 15, 2021 · N3977G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB CEN21LA433](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA433.md): Cessna 172 · Council Bluffs, IA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 15, 2021 · N767CG · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a touch and go landing.
- [NTSB GAA21WA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA230.md): Bell 206 · Hope Bay, Canada, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 14, 2021 · C-GIKX
- [NTSB ERA21LA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA375.md): American Legend AL3 · Andover Township, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 14, 2021 · N948FS · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's excessive asymmetrical application of the brakes, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB ERA21LA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA358.md): Alon A2 · Abingdon, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 13, 2021 · N5644F · Substantial damage
  > The failure of a nosewheel steering actuator arm, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB ANC21LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA086.md): Stinson 108-3 · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 12, 2021 · N6476M · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB CEN21LA420](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA420.md): Quad City Ultralight Challenger II · Rogers City, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 11, 2021 · N778H · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the right wing’s forward lift strut from the fuselage due to a missing nylon-insert lock nut. Contributing to the accident was the noncertificated pilot’s decision to operate the airplane even though a condition inspection had not been…
- [NTSB ANC21LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA088.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 11, 2021 · N7MY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and nose over.
- [NTSB WPR21LA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA339.md): Cessna A185F · Arlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 8, 2021 · N185BB · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue fracture of the tailwheel fitting spring, which resulted in the loss of directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN21LA403](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA403.md): Aviat A-1 · Gunnison, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 6, 2021 · N6XC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane after landing with a quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB ANC21LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA085.md): Piper PA-12 · Tyonek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 6, 2021 · N149AK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s selection of inappropriate terrain and decision to land with a tailwind, which resulted in a loss of directional control, an attempted go-around, and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR21LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA336.md): Ragwing S1 · Arlington, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 4, 2021 · N423JB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ANC21LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA084.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Gustavus, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 4, 2021 · N371SC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during an off-airport beach landing.
- [NTSB CEN21LA394](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA394.md): Cessna 180 · Dunseith, ND · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 1, 2021 · C-FMFT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during an attempted go-around with a strong gusting crosswind.
- [NTSB CEN21LA393](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA393.md): Air Tractor AT-401B · Storm Lake, IA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 1, 2021 · N5081W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a landing approach with a tailwind that resulted in a landing overrun and impact with terrain.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230/sequence.md?page=23

## 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
```

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