# 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 GAA15CA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA185.md): Barron Starduster SA 300 · Whiteville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 12, 2015 · N5618 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a runway excursion and a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN15CA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA304.md): Cessna 340 · South St. Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 12, 2015 · N5139J · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's inability to takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no anomalies. The aborted takeoff resulted in a runway overrun and impact with a fence.
- [NTSB GAA15CA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA213.md): Cessna A185F · Dauphin Island, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 11, 2015 · N185DK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll in gusty wind conditions which resulted in a ground loop and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA15LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA268.md): Cessna 170 · Buffalo, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2015 · C-FHER · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing with a light quartering tailwind, which resulted in the failure of the landing gear and a subsequent ground loop.
- [NTSB GAA15CA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA180.md): Pietenpol AIR Camper · Burlington, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 9, 2015 · N29NX · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing touchdown, resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR15WA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15WA225.md): Boeing 737-800 · Tamuning · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 5, 2015 · HL8224 · Minor damage
  > On July 5, 2015, about 0210 local time, a Boeing 737-800, HL8224, Korean Airlines Flight 2115, had a runway excursion at A. B. Won Pat Guam International Airport. Tamuning, Guam. Korean Airlines was operating the airplane under the provisions of the Korean…
- [NTSB GAA15CA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA182.md): Silvaire Luscombe 8A · Llano, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 3, 2015 · N71108 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a runway excursion and a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA15CA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA168.md): Cessna A188B · Saratoga, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 1, 2015 · N60691 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion, and a ground loop.
- [NTSB GAA15CA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA183.md): Cessna 180 · Cahokia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2015 · N3888C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB GAA15CA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA150.md): Cessna TR182 · Rio Vista, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2015 · N739WW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's use of improper procedures during an aborted landing, resulting in a runway excursion and a collision with a canal.
- [NTSB GAA15CA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA158.md): Cessna 337 · Blanding, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 29, 2015 · N2181X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of a departure runway of inadequate length for the density altitude, resulting in the airplane not gaining sufficient lift, departing the runway, and impacting terrain.
- [NTSB GAA15CA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA146.md): Cessna 150L · Huntsville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 28, 2015 · N19337 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing touchdown, resulting in a porpoise, and firewall damage.
- [NTSB GAA15CA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA144.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Williston, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 28, 2015 · N8723 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion, and a collision with runway marking signs.
- [NTSB ANC15CA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15CA042.md): Cessna U206G · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 27, 2015 · N756BW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB GAA15CA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA166.md): Bryan Jerry R CH750 · Gainesville, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2015 · N750AF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's perception that the airplane was not climbing normally, which precipitated an aborted landing with insufficient runway remaining to stop the airplane safely.
- [NTSB GAA15CA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA156.md): Cessna 172N · Vernal, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2015 · N3159E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and an impact with an airport sign.
- [NTSB GAA15CA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA139.md): Randall W Grandpre CH-701 Zenith · Quincy, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2015 · N70WG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate selection of a take-off area, resulting in a collision with obstacles and a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB GAA15CA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA155.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 20 C1 · Salisbury, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 24, 2015 · N577MA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA15CA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA152.md): Air Tractor AT 502B · Edna, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 24, 2015 · N6107W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, resulting in a runway excursion, and collision with a fence.
- [NTSB WPR15LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA198.md): Cessna TU206F · Schafers Meadows, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2015 · N8424Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll in variable and gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA15CA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA134.md): Quicksilver MX · Nampa, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 23, 2015 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, resulting in a runway excursion, and a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA15CA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA169.md): Weatherly 201B · Pemberton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 22, 2015 · N1292W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the airplane's left main landing gear impacting an unknown object, and subsequent collapse during landing.
- [NTSB GAA15CA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA132.md): Ervin Rex H Bear Hawk · Merrill, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 21, 2015 · N939RE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB GAA15CA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA302.md): Aviat A · Grants Pass, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2015 · N90ND · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB GAA15CA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA127.md): Paquin Michael A A · Concord, NH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2015 · N485MP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a roll over. Contributing to the loss of control was the pilot's failure to disengage the main rotor brake prior to takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR15LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA190.md): Piper PA 20 · Yellow Pine, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2015 · N6939K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to go around after realizing that the airplane’s airspeed and altitude were too high, which resulted in an inadequate flare and bounced landing and a subsequent go-around in high-density altitude conditions.
- [NTSB WPR15LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA186.md): Rockwell International S 2R · Washtucna, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2015 · N8420V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing with a quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB CEN15CA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA274.md): Enstrom F 28C · Romeoville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 14, 2015 · N51778 · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor (CFI) did not maintain directional control during a downwind emergency running landing to soft muddy terrain, which resulted in a dynamic rollover. Contributing to the accident was the CFI's delayed or insufficient remedial…
- [NTSB GAA15CA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA120.md): Beech RC 45J · Everett, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 11, 2015 · N585PB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion, and a collision with a sign.
- [NTSB GAA15CA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA130.md): Piper PA 28-140 · Swanton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 9, 2015 · N6919W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a runway excursion, and a collision with a sign.
- [NTSB GAA15CA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA113.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G 164A · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 9, 2015 · N8372 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a runway excursion, and a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA15CA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA125.md): Cessna 180B · Waterloo, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 6, 2015 · N5067E · Substantial damage
  > The incorrect installation of the secondary seat stop reel which resulted in the pilot's loss of control when the seat moved full aft during takeoff.
- [NTSB GAA15CA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA112.md): Cessna 180 · Vichey, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 6, 2015 · N180SA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC15CA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15CA038.md): Maule M 7-235B · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 6, 2015 · N1002H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during landing, resulting in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA15CA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA118.md): Cessna 195 · Lancaster, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 4, 2015 · N9818A · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional control and subsequent ground loop due to an underinflated right tire, which was a result of foreign object debris puncturing the tire.
- [NTSB WPR15CA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15CA173.md): Cessna T188C · Ismay, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 31, 2015 · N9987J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incorrect action to continue the takeoff when he failed to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB GAA15CA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA115.md): Smiley James E RAG Wing RW-6 · Mocksville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2015 · N2305J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a building.
- [NTSB GAA15CA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA104.md): Cessna 150F · Harlingen, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2015 · N8126S · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind.
- [NTSB GAA15CA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA100.md): Cessna 305 · Richfield, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 27, 2015 · N16708 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB ERA15LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA224.md): Cessna 337 · Melbourne, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2015 · N1732M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while taxiing as a result of his impairment due to alcohol ingestion.
- [NTSB CEN15LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA250.md): Cessna T188C · Pine Bluffs, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2015 · N1965J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control to the right for reasons that could not be determined during examination of the right main landing gear wheel and brake drum.
- [NTSB GAA15CA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA095.md): Cessna 182Q · Honesdale, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2015 · N759EB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to land with sufficient runway remaining to safely stop the airplane.
- [NTSB GAA15CA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA093.md): Rogers Homer/Rogers Sheila RV 6A · Lorain/Elyria, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 23, 2015 · N3086Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane attitude control during the landing flare, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, hard landing, and runway excursion.
- [NTSB GAA15CA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA086.md): Consolidated Aeronautics Lake LA 4 200 · Glenwood, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 22, 2015 · N613LC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper lateral/ bank level off during the landing flare, which resulted in the right wing impacting the water and a subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB GAA15CA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA084.md): Faunce PA-11 · Morrisville, VT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 20, 2015 · N710JF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll and his deliberate application of excessive braking pressure.
- [NTSB GAA15CA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA082.md): Boeing PT 17 · Williamson, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 20, 2015 · N55528 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot landed off the right side of the runway resulting in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC15CA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15CA028.md): Piper PA 18-150 · Seward, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2015 · N83330 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive braking during landing, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB GAA15CA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA079.md): Piper PA 28-140 · Princeton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 16, 2015 · N16491 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing, resulting in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB GAA15CA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA078.md): Consolidated Aeronautics Lake LA4-200 · Mineral, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 16, 2015 · N1105L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a high-speed water taxi in rough water conditions, resulting in a collision with a dock.
- [NTSB GAA15CA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA074.md): Maule MX 7-180C · Sharps Chapel, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 16, 2015 · N567HW · Substantial damage
  > Collision with an obstacle during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent runway excursion and tree strike.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230/sequence.md?page=57

## 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=56

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