# 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 CEN14CA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA156.md): Olson Kenneth H T Zodiac 601 HDS · Garrison, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 8, 2014 · N981HT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff which resulted in the airplane striking a snow bank.
- [NTSB ANC14CA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14CA018.md): Piper PA 18 · Tanana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 8, 2014 · N8281C · Substantial damage
  > The passenger inadvertently interfered with the rudder control pedal, which resulted in a loss of directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA14CA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA140.md): Piper PA 18-150 · Mayaguez, PR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 1, 2014 · N929SC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA14CA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA139.md): Piper PA 11S · Marlboro, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 1, 2014 · N5556H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing rollout in crosswinds, resulting in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with a snow bank.
- [NTSB CEN14CA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA157.md): Aeronca 7AC · Adrian, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 1, 2014 · N85372 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll which resulted in the airplane ground looping.
- [NTSB CEN14CA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA177.md): Cessna A185F · Fredericksburg, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 28, 2014 · N30AW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff with a gusting crosswind.
- [NTSB ERA14CA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA134.md): American Legend AL3 · Gulf Shores, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 25, 2014 · N156WB · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's incorrect rudder input, which resulted in a ground loop and collision with a runway sign.
- [NTSB ERA14LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA149.md): Piper PA-46-500TP · Alabaster, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 2014 · N3061J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s delay in aborting the takeoff following the loss of directional control early in the takeoff roll due to a deflated left main landing gear tire.
- [NTSB WPR14CA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA120.md): Piper PA 16 · Scappoose, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 22, 2014 · N5626H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention and inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB ERA14CA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA127.md): Cessna 172S · Caldwell, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 17, 2014 · N426SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.
- [NTSB ERA14LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA133.md): Piper PA-30 · Allentown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2014 · N931JS · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing.
- [NTSB WPR14CA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA116.md): Cessna 172 - N · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 15, 2014 · N738BH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with a taxiway sign.
- [NTSB CEN14CA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA152.md): Cessna 172R · Ellsworth, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 13, 2014 · N816KS · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ERA14CA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA119.md): Piper PA 38-112 · West Milford, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 11, 2014 · N381PT · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN14LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA138.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Marion, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 2014 · N350AR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to attain a touchdown on the runway’s hard surface, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB ANC14CA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14CA015.md): Craig C Walls Snowyriver Special · Wasilla, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 6, 2014 · N207CW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control after landing, resulting in a nose over.
- [NTSB CEN14CA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA130.md): Taylorcraft BC12 D · Worthington, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 3, 2014 · N43462 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control during a crosswind landing.
- [NTSB WPR14CA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA103.md): Waco Classic YMF F5C · Renton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 25, 2014 · N188L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB CEN14CA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA119.md): Piper PA46 500TP · Tulsa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 23, 2014 · N403KC · Substantial damage
  > The loss of directional control while landing due to the failure of the inner tube in the left tire.
- [NTSB ERA14CA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA097.md): Cessna 195B · Winchester, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 19, 2014 · N1960C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempt to avoid a deer on the runway, which resulted in loss of aircraft control, a runway excursion, and collision with a runway sign.
- [NTSB CEN14TA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14TA116.md): Autogyro Mtosport · Spring, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jan 16, 2014 · N250TX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain the gyroplane’s rotor control during the landing roll in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR14CA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA095.md): Hallendorf Tom RV 6 · Sacramento, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 12, 2014 · N6888 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll in gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR14CA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA090.md): Cessna 140 · Marana, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 4, 2014 · N76463 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain directional control during the landing roll out when the right brake did not release completely after he applied, then released brake pressure, which resulted in a ground loop. Contributing to the accident was the taxi speed.
- [NTSB CEN14CA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA098.md): Bell 206B · Temple, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 2, 2014 · N400XL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control while landing on a mobile helipad.
- [NTSB WPR14CA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA083.md): Cessna 195A · Salinas, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 31, 2013 · N369JJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB CEN14CA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA096.md): Cessna 172K · Concordia, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 30, 2013 · N1176M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath during approach which resulted in the airplane landing long, and his decision to turn off of the runway during the landing roll which resulted in a collision with an earth berm.
- [NTSB ERA14CA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA082.md): Cessna 182H · Littleton, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 27, 2013 · N1833X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR14CA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA076.md): Aviat A-1C-200 · Laural, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 24, 2013 · N41WY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff with a gusting crosswind, which resulted in the collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's distraction when the door popped open.
- [NTSB WPR14CA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA075.md): Cessna 152 · St. Ignatius, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 24, 2013 · N5533B · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot's failure to maintain a stabilized approach for landing that resulted in a long landing and subsequent runway overrun.
- [NTSB WPR14CA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA073.md): Cessna A185F · Carson City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 22, 2013 · N185CY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing which resulted in the airplane veering off the runway and nosing over.
- [NTSB CEN14LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA089.md): Cessna 305C (0 1E) · Hondo, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2013 · N83CN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during an attempted go-around for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s and pilot’s decision to continue flight after experiencing…
- [NTSB CEN14LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA086.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Oscoda, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 2013 · N5386Z · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s loss of control during landing in gusting wind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to land with gusting wind.
- [NTSB WPR14CA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA064.md): Piper PA 16 · San Carlos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 8, 2013 · N6913 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN14LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA080.md): Piper PA46 500TP · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 2013 · N220JE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing due to his inadequate compensation for the tailwind.
- [NTSB ERA14CA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA061.md): Aero Commander 680E · Crescent City, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 3, 2013 · N71DF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA14CA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA055.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Tunica, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 28, 2013 · N44DQ · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during the attempted takeoff, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student pilot.
- [NTSB ERA14LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA071.md): Piper PA-46-500TP · Monroe, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 2013 · N4185L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s operation of the airplane with underinflated tires, which resulted in the right tire’s failure during takeoff and a subsequent runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN14CA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA070.md): Cessna 172 · New Orleans, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 24, 2013 · N113SF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after starting the engine, which resulted in a collision with a building.
- [NTSB ANC14CA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14CA009.md): Cessna A185F · Nenana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 23, 2013 · N8310Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA14CA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA106.md): Cessna 172S · St. Augustine, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 16, 2013 · N873EF · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a crosswind.
- [NTSB WPR14CA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA053.md): Cessna 152 · Livermore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 13, 2013 · N821EB · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA15WA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15WA034.md): Bombardier CL 600 2B16 · Charallave, Venezuela · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 11, 2013 · N54VS · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA14CA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA046.md): Piper PA 28-161 · Clewiston, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 11, 2013 · N9236L · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR14LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA050.md): Piper PA 46 350P · Carefree, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 2013 · N60TM · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left brake master cylinder seal, which rendered the left brake inoperative during landing.
- [NTSB ERA14CA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA040.md): Beech E 55 · Blountville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 5, 2013 · N1908L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed reaction and loss of directional control while performing a simulated engine failure during the takeoff roll. A factor in the accident was the CFI's delayed reaction to the loss of directional control.
- [NTSB ERA14CA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA039.md): Taylorcraft BC 65 · Fallston, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 4, 2013 · N52CW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing resulting in collision with equipment off the side of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's intentional landing on a closed runway with a tailwind.
- [NTSB CEN14CA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA037.md): Raytheon A36 · Hayden, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 3, 2013 · N981PA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind, which resulted in a loss of directional control and runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN14CA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA040.md): Cessna 182Q · Braggadocio, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 1, 2013 · N94371 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout, which resulted in a runway excursion and the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB ERA14CA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA033.md): Stinson SR 5A · Manassas, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 29, 2013 · N14163 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent application of only one brake during landing roll, resulting in a ground loop and runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR14CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA035.md): Piper PA 18-150 · Twin Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 26, 2013 · N83417 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of aircraft control during the rejected takeoff.

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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=62

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