# 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 CEN12CA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA038.md): Pipistrel Sinus 912 · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 16, 2011 · N9013H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the motor-glider while landing in gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN12CA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA024.md): Waco Classic YMF-F5C · Moriarty, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 16, 2011 · N415WW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA12CA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA037.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Deland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 15, 2011 · N929SC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA12CA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA029.md): Cessna 180H · Houston, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 15, 2011 · N4764U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN12CA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA029.md): Hunt Sparrowhawk · Blair, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 15, 2011 · N29HT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/builder’s inadequate installation of a nosewheel steering component, which resulted in a shimmy and a loss of directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB WPR12CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA011.md): Cessna 170B · Ramona, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 14, 2011 · N8261A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR12CA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA007.md): Great Lakes 2T-1A · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 13, 2011 · N502GL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive brake application during landing.
- [NTSB ERA12CA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA168.md): Maule MX-7-180C · Zelienople, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 12, 2011 · N567HW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN12CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA011.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 11, 2011 · N777XG · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a bounced landing from which he was unable to recover.
- [NTSB ERA12LA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA358.md): Cessna 182C · Efland, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 2011 · N8527T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a collision with a ditch.
- [NTSB ERA12CA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA116.md): Cessna 188 · Starkville, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 8, 2011 · N5424E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN12LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA013.md): Wilhelm Calidus · Thompsonville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2011 · N455BW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot 's inability to maintain control of the gyrocraft during the landing roll for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA12LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA016.md): Cessna 180J · Norfolk, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2011 · N180RN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control during takeoff for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN12TA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12TA004.md): Eurocopter EC120B · McAllen, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Oct 4, 2011 · N3925A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the collective while landing, which resulted in an unrecoverable forward pitching moment. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper decision not to go-around.
- [NTSB CEN12CA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA005.md): Campbell John Mustang II · Brush, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 2, 2011 · N287BM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during taxi, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ANC11CA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA112.md): Cessna 180 · Haines, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 27, 2011 · N3126D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff in a float-equipped airplane for an undetermined reason, which resulted in the airplane colliding with trees and the shore.
- [NTSB ANC11CA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA111.md): Cessna 180H · Chenga Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 27, 2011 · N9083M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an obstruction while landing at an off-airport site, resulting in a loss of control.
- [NTSB WPR11CA466](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA466.md): Cessna 172S · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 26, 2011 · N169ME · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB WPR11CA465](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA465.md): Cessna 182 · Roosevelt, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 25, 2011 · N92554 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB WPR11CA464](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA464.md): Cessna 180 · Orcas Island, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 24, 2011 · N9361C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB ANC11CA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA096.md): Cessna 170B · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 20, 2011 · N2810C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while taking off with a gusting crosswind.
- [NTSB CEN11LA658](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA658.md): Mark Divita RV-8 · Lancaster, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2011 · N98D · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the tailwheel to remain locked during a crosswind landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB CEN11CA668](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA668.md): Cessna R172K · Jonesboro, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2011 · N758DZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while taxiing.
- [NTSB CEN11CA655](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA655.md): Beech B90 · Hillsboro, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2011 · N125A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain a proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway undershoot.
- [NTSB ANC11CA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA104.md): Cessna 170B · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2011 · N4597C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience/training in tailwheel-equipped airplanes.
- [NTSB WPR11CA455](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA455.md): Cessna 180H · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 16, 2011 · N180HR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB CEN11CA644](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA644.md): Cessna 120 · Camden, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2011 · N89954 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadvertent braking during taxi.
- [NTSB CEN11LA642](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA642.md): Piper PA16 · Muskegan, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2011 · N5383H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during the takeoff roll and the flight instructor's inability to apply remedial action due to the opposite corrective control inputs by the pilot.
- [NTSB WPR11LA444](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA444.md): Maule M-4-220C · Show Low, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2011 · N40625 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB WPR11CA445](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA445.md): Aero SP Z O O AT-4 LSA · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 10, 2011 · N334RA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain control during an attempted go-around.
- [NTSB ERA11CA488](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA488.md): American Champion 8KCAB · Leesburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 10, 2011 · N878AC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not follow the engine start checklist.
- [NTSB ERA11CA487](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA487.md): Karibian Hurant Thorp T-18 · Panama City, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 10, 2011 · N407HK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site, which resulted in a collision with a culvert.
- [NTSB WPR11CA440](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA440.md): Cessna 172 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 8, 2011 · N5275S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR11LA443](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA443.md): Cessna 152 · Redlands, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2011 · N4649L · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s delayed remedial action and failure to maintain airplane control while performing a simulated aborted landing.
- [NTSB CEN11CA685](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA685.md): Cessna A185F · Hays, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2011 · N550DP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control.
- [NTSB ERA11LA491](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA491.md): Cessna TR182 · Stevensville, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2011 · N950RC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ANC11CA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA095.md): Cessna 170A · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 5, 2011 · N5406C · Substantial damage
  > The fracture of a hydraulic brake line fitting due to incorrect installation of the brake line by the pilot/owner, which resulted in a loss of brake pressure and subsequent loss of directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA11CA482](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA482.md): Questair Venture · Memphis, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2011 · N36V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control during landing with a flat tire. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the left main landing gear tire for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN11WA628](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11WA628.md): Embraer EMB-145LR · Ottawa, Canada · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 4, 2011 · N840HK · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR11LA427](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA427.md): Stinson V77 · Tillamook, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2011 · N9112H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control while taxiing in a gusting tailwind.
- [NTSB WPR11CA433](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA433.md): Sherman Craig W Glasair III · Kanab, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2011 · N17S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, as a result of a flat left main landing gear tire.
- [NTSB CEN11CA689](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA689.md): Piper J3L-65 · Gainesville, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2011 · N30950 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during taxi, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR11CA422](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA422.md): Air Creation Clipper 582S · Enumclaw, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 2, 2011 · N5099A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN11LA614](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA614.md): Aeronca 7AC · Valparaiso, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2011 · N83533 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the wear in the tailwheel assembly.
- [NTSB CEN11CA613](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA613.md): Taylorcraft DCO-65 · Higginsville, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2011 · N46112 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing and his failure to maintain clearance from trees during the attempted aborted landing.
- [NTSB CEN11CA611](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA611.md): Piper L-21B · East Liverpool, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 31, 2011 · N10365 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB WPR11CA414](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA414.md): Maule M-6-235 · Hailey, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 29, 2011 · N6140B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout in a gusty, crosswind condition.
- [NTSB ENG11IA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG11IA047.md): Embraer EMB145 · Moline, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2011 · N27152 · Minor damage
  > The uncommanded left deflection of the airplane's nose wheel likely due to seal deterioration and subsequent contamination within the Electrohydraulic Servo Valve (EHSV). Contributing to the incident was the undersized condition of the filter plugs within the…
- [NTSB ERA11CA486](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA486.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Gaithersburg, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 26, 2011 · N3020M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue taxiing with restricted windshield visibility.
- [NTSB CEN11LA595](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA595.md): Cessna 140 · Monmouth, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2011 · N72688 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control during the landing roll.

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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=73

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