# 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 GAA18CA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA036.md): Socata TBM 850 · Las Vegas, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 5, 2017 · N893CA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for gusting crosswind conditions during the go-around.
- [NTSB ERA18LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA023.md): Great Lakes 2T1A · Montague, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2017 · N3512L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the attempted takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB GAA18CA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA033.md): Evolution Revo · Berlin, NH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 29, 2017 · N401HK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to center the ground steering before landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB WPR18LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA022.md): Cessna P210N · Mount Vernon, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2017 · N6582P · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gear (MLG) down-lock mechanism due to an out-of-tolerance down-lock hook, which resulted in the collapse of the right MLG during the landing roll.
- [NTSB GAA18CA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA028.md): Stinson 108 · Lewiston, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 26, 2017 · N927D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to obtain appropriate training in the airplane before flying solo.
- [NTSB GAA18CA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA026.md): John A Brewer ELA Aviacion 10 Ecli · Bristol, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 26, 2017 · N230MG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR18LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA015.md): Schweizer G 164B · Tracy, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2017 · N8494K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB GAA18CA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA023.md): Cessna A185 · Tacoma, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 24, 2017 · N19EC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB GAA18CA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA022.md): Aviat A1 · Williamsport, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 22, 2017 · N337AM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to verify that the parking brake was disengaged before landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB GAA18CA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA020.md): Cessna 150 · Pottsville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 22, 2017 · N22092 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right rudder cable and subsequent loss of directional control during landing.
- [NTSB GAA18CA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA019.md): Great Lakes 2T 1A 2 · Dayton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 22, 2017 · N7GL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA18CA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA018.md): Aeronca 7DC · Salinas, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 22, 2017 · N83512 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with a tailwind.
- [NTSB GAA18CA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA027.md): Cessna 120 · New Bern, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 21, 2017 · N72552 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB GAA18CA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA025.md): Champion 7GC · Gerlach, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 21, 2017 · N7589E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incorrect pitch control during the landing roll in shifting wind conditions, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA18CA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA024.md): Cessna 172 · Old Bridge, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 17, 2017 · N6384D · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB GAA18CA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA014.md): Himsl Vincent S Vans RV-8 · Othello, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 14, 2017 · N8432 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll in crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA18CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA011.md): Dehavilland DHC 1 · Cedartown, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 12, 2017 · N323WG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB GAA18CA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA010.md): Air Tractor AT 402B · Brawley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 11, 2017 · N80060 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA18CA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA005.md): Cessna 172 · Black River Falls, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 8, 2017 · N9664Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN18WA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18WA029.md): Robinson R44 · Namur, Belgium · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 8, 2017 · OO-FLY · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA18CA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA001.md): Piper J3C · Yakima, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 3, 2017 · N48694 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB GAA18CA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA021.md): Piper PA32R · Block Island, RI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 1, 2017 · N1054S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's use of an incorrect airspeed during landing, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB GAA17CA575](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA575.md): Silvaire 8 · Texarkana, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 28, 2017 · N9902C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB GAA17CA563](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA563.md): Piper PA 22 · Orangeburg, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 28, 2017 · N4734Z · Destroyed
  > A failed main landing gear tire for reasons that could not be determined due to postcrash fire damage.
- [NTSB GAA17CA572](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA572.md): Cub Crafters CC19-180 · Kalispell, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 27, 2017 · N53XC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB GAA17CA561](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA561.md): American Legend AL18 · Bessemer, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 27, 2017 · N200XW · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s incorrect application of the brakes and subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB GAA17CA560](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA560.md): Piper J5A · Geneseo, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 27, 2017 · N38633 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly secure the airplane before a hand propeller start, which resulted in the airplane moving forward and colliding with maintenance equipment.
- [NTSB GAA17CA569](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA569.md): Piper PA 18 · Beluga, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 25, 2017 · N3797Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inability to maintain pitch control due to an encounter with a tailwind gust after the airplane had stopped, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB WPR17LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA214.md): SC Aerostar YAK 52W · El Cajon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2017 · N52KF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during taxi after a reduction in braking performance and steering capabilities due to his failure to reopen the air supply valve after the nonstandard engine start.
- [NTSB GAA17CA550](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA550.md): Cessna 180 · Danbury, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 22, 2017 · N9624B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA17CA552](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA552.md): Hencken William Pietenpol AIR Camper · Franklin, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2017 · N40WH · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the weld that connects the left main landing gear and the axle during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB GAA17CA547](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA547.md): Cessna 180 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2017 · N180SA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA17CA541](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA541.md): Rudberg Todd W Vans Acft RV8 · Manzanita, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2017 · N232TB · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s collision with two elks during landing.
- [NTSB GAA17CA539](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA539.md): Cessna A185 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2017 · N123LR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA17LA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA338.md): Parks Richard A Starduster SA 100 · Southfields, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2017 · N1356W · Substantial damage
  > A loose oil line that allowed oil to drip on the exhaust system, which resulted in smoke during cruise flight and a subsequent precautionary landing.
- [NTSB CEN17LA367](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA367.md): Miller Steven M RV6 A · Elbert, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2017 · N812SM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare in strong gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his loss of directional control during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with objects.
- [NTSB GAA17CA531](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA531.md): Cessna 210 · Kinsley, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2017 · N9595X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue an unstabilized approach for landing in tailwind conditions, which resulted in a runway overrun and a nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA17CA523](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA523.md): Taylorcraft BC12 · Redgranite, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 7, 2017 · N95356 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB GAA17CA527](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA527.md): Piper PA 12 · Kotzebue, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2017 · N4088M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing on an unimproved airstrip in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA17CA522](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA522.md): Luscombe 8 · Westminster, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2017 · N1590K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA17CA525](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA525.md): Cessna 182 · Lockwood, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2017 · N6849M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s unstabilized approach and failure to go around, which resulted in a runway overrun on a wet, grass runway.
- [NTSB GAA17CA517](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA517.md): Jeff Jardine Kitfox S7 Supersport · Kanab, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2017 · N682PS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing and the airplane’s subsequent failure to attain a climb rate during an attempted go-around in high-density altitude conditions.
- [NTSB ANC17LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC17LA053.md): Cessna U206G · Kodiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2017 · N16GP · Substantial damage
  > ***This probable cause was modified on November 27, 2018. Please see the docket for this accident to view the original probable cause.*** The pilot's improper decision to takeoff in an area of rough water and ocean swells, which resulted in a failure of the…
- [NTSB GAA17CA516](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA516.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 NG · Goodyear, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 2, 2017 · N910XD · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB GAA17CA515](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA515.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Winnemucca, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 2, 2017 · N1701H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent loss of airplane control during an attempted aborted landing.
- [NTSB WPR17LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA193.md): Cessna 140 · Empire, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2017 · N140X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an off-airport precautionary landing on a dirt road with an uphill gradient.
- [NTSB GAA17CA576](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA576.md): Hunter George RV 6 · Montgomery, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 30, 2017 · N6GH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in impact with visual approach slope indicator lights.
- [NTSB GAA17CA512](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA512.md): Aviat A 1 · Cody, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 28, 2017 · N335SB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB GAA17CA558](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA558.md): Bellanca 14 19 · Redding, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 27, 2017 · N36KC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR17LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA192.md): Maule M 7-235C · Klamath Falls, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2017 · N6447M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the pre-takeoff checklist and the failure of the left main landing gear brake due to a damaged brake master cylinder piston rod, which resulted in a stuck left brake and subsequent loss of control during the landing roll.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230/sequence.md?page=44

## 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=43

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