# 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 WPR26LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA194.md): Autogyro Cavalon · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 13, 2026 · N40CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR26LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA187.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 12, 2026 · N806DM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inability to maintain directional control due to a plastic foreign object jammed in the rudder pedals, while landing with a gusting left crosswind.
- [NTSB CEN26LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA182.md): Boeing A75N1(PT17) · Waco, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 9, 2026 · N55732 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing with a crosswind.
- [NTSB ERA26LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA202.md): Sherry Grobstein LSA-8X · Hyannis, MA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 7, 2026 · N912Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing, which resulted in a ground loop and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB ANC26LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA036.md): Cessna 180A · Russellville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · May 3, 2026 · N5235D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR26LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA175.md): Cosmos Phase II · Prineville, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 2, 2026 · N145W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control during the landing roll due to a flat tire.
- [NTSB ANC26LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA034.md): Piper PA-18S-150 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Apr 30, 2026 · N3982Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA26WA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA26WA180.md): Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P92 Eaglet · Dajabon, Dominican Republic · Incident · Minor injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Apr 29, 2026 · N577TU · Destroyed
- [NTSB ERA26LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA187.md): Cessna 172 · Quakertown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 24, 2026 · N99467 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain aircraft directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing was the flight crew’s failure to ensure a positive exchange of flight controls during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB ERA26LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA184.md): Maule M-7-260C · Tampa, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 23, 2026 · N41S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the aborted landing, which resulted in a runway excursion, collision with a runway sign, and nose over.
- [NTSB ANC26LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA031.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Lapeer, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 23, 2026 · N44690 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain airplane control during a takeoff attempt, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, runway excursion, and on ground collision with an object. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s decision to…
- [NTSB WPR26LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA169.md): Cessna 172N · Carlsbad, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 22, 2026 · N733WT · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while landing in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA26LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA186.md): Cessna 172M · Crystal River, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Apr 22, 2026 · N868SA · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA26LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA185.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Lanett, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 22, 2026 · N5958W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with taxiway sign.
- [NTSB ANC26LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA028.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 22, 2026 · N4136E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB WPR26LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA168.md): Cessna 150H · Española, NM · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 21, 2026 · N6762S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of of directional control during landing roll following an encounter with a dust devil.
- [NTSB ERA26LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA183.md): Cessna 421 · Richmond, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Apr 18, 2026 · C-GTGR · Substantial damage
  > On April 18, 2026, about 1410 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 421C, C-GTGR, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Richmond, Virginia. The pilot and four passengers were uninjured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…
- [NTSB WPR26LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA165.md): Aeronca 7FC · Bend, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 17, 2026 · N7541B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the rotor wash from a nearby helicopter.
- [NTSB ERA26LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA172.md): Dehavilland DHC-3 · Dry Tortugas, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Apr 11, 2026 · N708KA · Substantial damage
  > On April 11, 2026, about 0845 eastern daylight time, an amphibious DeHavilland DHC-3, N708KA, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Dry Tortugas, Florida. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…
- [NTSB WPR26LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA156.md): Marshall Daniel R L-21 · Cody, WY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 10, 2026 · N453HC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing rollout, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB WPR26LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA157.md): Cessna T182 · Marion, MT · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Apr 8, 2026 · N5475N · Substantial damage
  > On April 8, 2026, about 1315 mountain standard time, a Cessna T182, N5475N, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Marion, Montana. Both pilots were uninjured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations…
- [NTSB CEN26LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA160.md): Cessna 172N · Tahlequah, OK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 6, 2026 · N1203F · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose over.
- [NTSB CEN26LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA158.md): Cessna A185 · Luverne, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 3, 2026 · N430RP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a gusting crosswind landing, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB CEN26LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA157.md): Cessna 182 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 1, 2026 · N6569M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing in gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA26LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA157.md): Cirrus Design SR22T · Mount Pleasant, SC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 31, 2026 · N778WT · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s encounter with uneven terrain during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with water.
- [NTSB CEN26LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA152.md): Ela ELA10 · Boulder, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 29, 2026 · N510EA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC26LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA022.md): Cessna A185F · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 28, 2026 · N94237 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing roll due to contact with wind hardened snow berm and subsequent failure of main landing gear.
- [NTSB WPR26LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA143.md): Paul D Cannon Kitfox Light Squared · Lincoln, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 27, 2026 · N11446 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly flare the airplane during landing, which resulted in a hard landing and separation of the main landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the improper installation and over torquing of the landing gear attachment hardware,…
- [NTSB ERA26LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA152.md): Cessna 170B · Bessemer, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 27, 2026 · N3184B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN26LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA150.md): Cessna 180K · Beloit, KS · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 27, 2026 · N2785K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing with a quartering headwind. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s runway selection based on the variable and gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR26LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA137.md): Salt Lake Gyrocopters Calidus · Fairfield, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 23, 2026 · N247WR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was nose wheel misalignment at touchdown.
- [NTSB WPR26LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA138.md): Boeing A75N1 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 21, 2026 · N5045V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB ERA26LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA154.md): Beech V35 · Saluda, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 21, 2026 · N15VM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during an aborted landing, which resulted in a runway excursion, collision with a fence, and a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR26LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA135.md): Cessna 195 · Big Bear, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 20, 2026 · N9368A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB WPR26LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA134.md): Zlin Aviation Sro Savage CUB-S · Young, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 20, 2026 · N9111 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees during landing.
- [NTSB WPR26LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA133.md): Piper PA-12 · West Linn, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Mar 19, 2026 · N7632H · Substantial damage
  > On March 18, 2026, about 1700 Pacific daylight time, a Piper PA-12, N7632H, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near West Linn, Oregon. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations…
- [NTSB CEN26LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA139.md): Cessna 172 · Denton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 11, 2026 · N7080T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while in the run-up area in high wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN26LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA138.md): Cessna 172M · Solon Springs, WI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 9, 2026 · N61761 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN26LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA135.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Trinidad, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Mar 8, 2026 · N2663Z · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN26LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA127.md): Raytheon B36TC · Durango, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 26, 2026 · N2251Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent loss of directional control while attempting to land during high crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA26LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA137.md): Pilatus Britten-Norman BN-2B-27 · Isla de Culebra, PR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Feb 22, 2026 · N865VL · Substantial damage
  > On February 22, 2026, at 0915 Atlantic standard time, a Pilatus Brittan-Norman Limited, BN-2B-27 Islander, N865VL, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident at Benjamin Rivera Noriega Airport (CPX), Isla de Culebra, Puerto Rico. The…
- [NTSB ERA26LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA122.md): Hughes 269A · Gettysburg, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 21, 2026 · N1020S · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to identify the excess power required to lift off from soft and muddy ground, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent collision with a hangar during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR26LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA106.md): Cessna 120 · Kneeland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 20, 2026 · N72904 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during landing roll on a snow-covered runway.
- [NTSB CEN26LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA120.md): Vans RV8 · Pottsboro, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 19, 2026 · N2EQ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control during the landing roll with a crosswind.
- [NTSB CEN26LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA121.md): Cessna 140 · Antigo, WI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 16, 2026 · N2221V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB WPR26LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA105.md): Piper PA-20 · Three Forks, MT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 13, 2026 · N1491A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional during the landing roll with a variable wind.
- [NTSB CEN26LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA117.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · De Smet, SD · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 13, 2026 · N5071K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ERA26LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA128.md): Beech C23 · Knoxville, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 12, 2026 · N1988L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a ditch.
- [NTSB CEN26LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA113.md): Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P-MENTOR · Des Moines, IA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 11, 2026 · N316VV · Substantial damage
  > The solo student pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA26LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA112.md): Beech B19 · Umatilla, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 9, 2026 · N245MJ · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gear during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control on the ground and collision with an airport sign.

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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=3

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