# 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 GAA15CA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA264.md): Aviat A1 · Rock Springs, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2015 · N288MD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB ERA15LA360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA360.md): J. Schilling S-19 · East Falmouth, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2015 · N8DV · Substantial damage
  > The experimental airplane builder's failure to properly secure the stabilator trim tab push-pull tube’s connection, which resulted in the tube’s separation and a subsequent hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot/owner's failure to detect the…
- [NTSB GAA15CA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA260.md): Rocci Martignoni JA30 Superstol · Santa Rosa, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 11, 2015 · N508RM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and a ground loop.
- [NTSB GAA15CA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA269.md): Mooney M20TN · Myakka City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 10, 2015 · N892PS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in windy conditions, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with a fence.
- [NTSB GAA15CA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA263.md): Piper PA 28R-200 · Doylestown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 7, 2015 · N1125X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to land with sufficient runway remaining to safely stop the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's fatigue during the flight.
- [NTSB CEN15LA417](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA417.md): Grumman American Avn. AA 5 · Pekin, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2015 · N67296 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll due to contact with a corn crop that extended into the runway area. Contributing to the accident were the lack of accurate available information to the pilot regarding the runway condition, the…
- [NTSB ANC15LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15LA069.md): Piper PA 28-140 · North Pole, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2015 · N7494R · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s loss of directional control during landing with a tailwind, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with trees.
- [NTSB GAA15CA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA244.md): Joe Salomone Super CUB SQ2 · Truckee, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2015 · N786AB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion, ground loop, and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience from the back seat.
- [NTSB GAA15CA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA246.md): Cessna 170A · New Milford, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 30, 2015 · N112RP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA15CA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA253.md): Air Creation USA Skypper · Stow, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 29, 2015 · N534AC · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper directional control inputs during the takeoff roll, resulting in a roll over and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA15CA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA242.md): Cessna 305A · Midlothian, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 29, 2015 · N5255G · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the brake line tubing for the right main landing gear brake, due to a non-standard method used to secure the brake line, which resulted in a loss of control during landing, and a ground loop.
- [NTSB GAA15CA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA250.md): Grumman American Avn. G 164A · Welsh, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 28, 2015 · N8761H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and a ground loop.
- [NTSB GAA15CA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA240.md): Piper PA 28-180 · DeFuniak Springs, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 26, 2015 · N7215W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion, and collision with a ditch.
- [NTSB GAA15CA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA236.md): Cessna 182Q · Pineville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 24, 2015 · N759TZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to land with sufficient runway remaining to safely stop the airplane, resulting in a runway over-run and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN15LA381](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA381.md): Luscombe 8 · Pontiac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2015 · N1406K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while landing with a left quartering tailwind. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inability to conduct a go-around because of a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB ANC15CA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15CA065.md): Cessna 180 · Homer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 22, 2015 · N9588B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during landing, resulting in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA15CA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA249.md): Stinson L 5E · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 20, 2015 · N944LB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a runway excursion and a collision with an object.
- [NTSB GAA15CA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA235.md): Cessna 172N · Kalispell, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 19, 2015 · N733NH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion, and collision with runway and taxiway lights and terrain.
- [NTSB WPR15LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA246.md): Taylorcraft BC12 D · Libby, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2015 · N43616 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB GAA15CA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA231.md): Cessna 180H · Ione, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 16, 2015 · N28RR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA15LA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA319.md): Head AX9 118 · New Holland, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2015 · N40104 · Minor damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately secure the vent line, which resulted in the premature deflation of the balloon’s envelope and its subsequent contact with power lines. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's choice of an unsuitable landing area, which…
- [NTSB GAA15CA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA229.md): Mckinney Charles R Searey · Augusta, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 15, 2015 · N831CM · Substantial damage
  > The amphibious airplane's impact with a submerged object during a water landing, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB ERA15CA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA320.md): Sanderson Herbert H SHA Glasair · Bladenboro, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 15, 2015 · N629HS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a ditch.
- [NTSB GAA15CA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA228.md): Cessna 337F · Danbury, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2015 · N8922M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing, resulting in a hard landing, nose gear collapse, runway excursion, and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA15CA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA223.md): Cessna 170B · Driggs, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 11, 2015 · N2369D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and a nose over.
- [NTSB GAA15CA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA222.md): Cessna A185F · Emily, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2015 · N23DE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to retract the landing gear, which resulted in a gear down water landing and a nose over.
- [NTSB GAA15CA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA218.md): Cessna 170A · East Haddam, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 8, 2015 · N5749C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, and excessive use of brakes, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose over.
- [NTSB GAA15CA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA226.md): Stick & Rag Flying Club CB 1 · Kingman, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 5, 2015 · N1030S · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the left wheel from the landing gear assembly during the landing touchdown, which precipitated a loss of directional control, runway excursion, and nose over.
- [NTSB ERA15LA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA296.md): Bell 47G 3B 1 · Camden, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2015 · N4002G · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the helicopter's hydraulic flight control systems for reasons that could not be determined due to the fire damage, and the pilot's inability to turn off the hydraulic system to relieve control pressure.
- [NTSB GAA15LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15LA225.md): Ultramagic N250 - NO Series · Peoria, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2015 · N57EX · No damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure that the passengers remained secure in the basket during deflation after landing, which resulted in a passenger falling out of the basket and sustaining a serious injury when a wind gust caught the envelope and tipped the basket…
- [NTSB GAA15CA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA209.md): Bellanca 17 30A · Tallahassee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 30, 2015 · N93582 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a forced landing on a road where the left wing impacted vegetation and sustained substantial damage.
- [NTSB GAA15CA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA210.md): Experimental Amat Built Kitfox III · Jackpot, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 29, 2015 · N991RK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA15CA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA220.md): Cessna 150M · Apopka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2015 · N704SB · Substantial damage
  > Following a bird strike during takeoff, the pilot's decision to land without sufficient runway remaining to safely stop the airplane, which resulted in an over-run, collision with terrain, and nose over.
- [NTSB GAA15CA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA203.md): Welch Floyd L Quickie Q 2 · Hazleton, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2015 · N518JW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose over.
- [NTSB GAA15CA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA201.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Warsaw, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2015 · N81686 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA15CA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA200.md): Robinson Helicopter R-22 · Corona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2015 · N520NS · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed remedial action to arrest the descent rate, which resulted in a running landing, the left skid catching rough terrain, and the main rotor blades impacting the ground.
- [NTSB ERA15LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA289.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2015 · N4631J · Substantial damage
  > The undetected fatigue cracks in the engine and nose landing gear (NLG) strut mount assembly, which prevented the proper alignment of the NLG after it was extended and the pilots from being able to maintain directional control after touchdown.
- [NTSB CEN15CA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA324.md): Aero Commander 100 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2015 · N5542M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to attempt flight with an unairworthy airplane and improper starting procedure that resulted in an uncontrolled takeoff without the pilot aboard. Contributing was the inoperative airplane battery/engine starter.
- [NTSB GAA15CA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA194.md): Air Tractor AT 402B · Monte Vista, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2015 · N402KN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with objects.
- [NTSB CEN15LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA313.md): Luscombe 8E · Perry, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2015 · N2789K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incapacitation and subsequent loss of airplane control due to heat exhaustion.
- [NTSB ANC15CA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15CA053.md): Cessna U206F · Kasilof, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2015 · N206CL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in a jammed elevator and subsequent loss of control and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA15CA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA193.md): Luscombe 8A · Oxford, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 19, 2015 · N45508 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff based on the runway and density altitude conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA15CA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA192.md): Cessna R172K · Fairfield, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 18, 2015 · N5453V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA15CA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA190.md): Piper PA 32-300 · Greensboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 18, 2015 · N96ML · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue the approach after realizing the intended parameters were not attainable, resulting in a runway over-shoot, a loss of control on the ground and the consequent collision with trees.
- [NTSB GAA15CA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA189.md): Cessna 182Q · Hanksville, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 18, 2015 · N735JB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN15CA373](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA373.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Alexandria, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 17, 2015 · N2765H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain/attain adequate airspeed and attitude during landing that resulted in a hard landing. Contributing was the pilot's diverted attention to air traffic and the reduction of perceptible audio cues due to noise attenuating headsets.
- [NTSB GAA15CA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA207.md): Cessna 170B · Rosamond, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 16, 2015 · N8028A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, resulting in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA15CA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA188.md): Champion 7GCAA · Kingsland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 15, 2015 · N8305V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain pitch attitude which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, hard landing and a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB WPR15LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA218.md): Dafoe Gerald W Tcow Smith CUB · Cascade, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2015 · N810GL · Substantial damage
  > A gouge in the right brake master cylinder piston O-ring, which resulted in a loss of brake pressure and reduced effectiveness after landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane with an ongoing brake issue.
- [NTSB GAA15CA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA184.md): Piper PA 12 · Buhl, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 14, 2015 · N3795M · Substantial damage
  > The student/instructed pilot lost directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a runway excursion, and ground loop.

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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=55

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