# 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 CEN11CA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA039.md): Aeronca 7AC · Mount Vernon, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 9, 2010 · N81412 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control while taxiing.
- [NTSB CEN11CA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA015.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Richmond, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 8, 2010 · N38205 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's diverted attention to a landing gear indicator light that led to a loss of directional control and subsequent impact with terrain while taxiing.
- [NTSB ANC11CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA002.md): Cessna 170B · Minto Flats, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 3, 2010 · N2792C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, resulting in a loss of control.
- [NTSB WPR11CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA008.md): Cessna 172N · Salem, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 2, 2010 · N545DS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN11CA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA019.md): Cessna 195 · Midland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 2, 2010 · N4666T · Substantial damage
  > The private pilot’s loss of control during the landing roll and the certificated flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB ANC11CA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA001.md): Piper PA-12 · Chena Hot Springs, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 2, 2010 · N4166M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and collision with trees.
- [NTSB ERA11LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA011.md): Grumman G164 · Edison, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2010 · N48417 · Substantial damage
  > Leakage of hydraulic fluid from the internal fuselage line fitting, resulting in a subsequent loss of the right brake’s effectiveness.
- [NTSB WPR10LA479](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA479.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Spokane, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2010 · N90SE · Substantial damage
  > The failure of a manufacturing splice of the right main landing gear tire’s inner tube, which resulted in a deflated tire and a consequent loss of directional control on landing.
- [NTSB CEN10CA576](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA576.md): Cessna 172M · Belle Plaine, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 28, 2010 · N9659Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control due to an encounter with soft terrain while landing.
- [NTSB WPR10CA471](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA471.md): Cessna 195 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 26, 2010 · N1558D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, resulting in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA10CA500](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA500.md): Boeing A75N1 · Bealeton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 24, 2010 · N65648 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot under instruction’s improper recovery from a bounced landing and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a ground loop and collision with trees.
- [NTSB WPR10LA462](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA462.md): Cosmos Phase II · El Mirage, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2010 · N56078 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight and starting procedures, which resulted in an inadvertent takeoff with the gust lock still installed.
- [NTSB WPR10CA461](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA461.md): Dehavilland Beaver DHC-2 MK.1 · Renton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 19, 2010 · N24150 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the float-equipped airplane during an aborted water takeoff, resulting in a dragged wing.
- [NTSB CEN10CA547](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA547.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Houma, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 19, 2010 · N436ND · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the crosswind while landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB ANC10CA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10CA095.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Coal Creek, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2010 · N9764P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA10CA480](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA480.md): Powrachute Airwolf 912 · Pleasant Garden, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 15, 2010 · N377JA · No damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control on takeoff during an encounter with a wind gust.
- [NTSB CEN10CA552](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA552.md): Cessna 172P · Stow, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 15, 2010 · N97921 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ANC10CA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10CA102.md): Piper PA-12 · Windy Forks Strip, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 13, 2010 · N2534M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing on a rough/uneven airstrip.
- [NTSB ERA10CA476](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA476.md): Goodman Robert Bruce RV-4 · Gainesville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2010 · N311U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid marked power lines during low-level flight over a lake.
- [NTSB WPR10CA455](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA455.md): Maule MX7 · Willows, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 11, 2010 · N6138Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind condition and his failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB WPR10LA457](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA457.md): Myers THORP-18 · Jerome, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2010 · N330JH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty crosswinds.
- [NTSB CEN10IA535](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10IA535.md): Embraer 500 · Brenham, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2010 · N226CP · Minor damage
  > The pilots’ decision to depart with a known failed brake control unit.
- [NTSB ERA10CA473](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA473.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Montauk, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 9, 2010 · N2753M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions which resulted in a hard landing and loss of directional control.
- [NTSB WPR10CA480](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA480.md): Cessna A185 · Santa Ynez, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2010 · N4622C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, likely due to the inadvertent control interference by a passenger. A finding in the accident was the pilot's improper pre flight briefing.
- [NTSB WPR10CA425](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA425.md): Chris W Kleen RV-6 · Coeur D'Alene, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2010 · N515CW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the crosswind that resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB ANC10CA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10CA088.md): Piper PA-18-160 · Arctic Village, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2010 · N9128D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an off-airport landing.
- [NTSB CEN10CA530](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA530.md): Cullis Ultracruiser Sport · Defiance, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 5, 2010 · N716CS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR10LA472](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA472.md): Cessna T188C · Craigmont, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2010 · N9980J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR10CA453](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA453.md): Cessna 150C · Fields, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2010 · N2068Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged landing flare, resulting in a bounced landing and loss of directional control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inaccurate perception of the airplane’s proximity to the ground as a result of the featureless white landing area.
- [NTSB WPR10CA447](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA447.md): Champion 7EC · Aurora, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2010 · N7415B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during an attempted go around after landing, resulting in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR10CA444](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA444.md): Schweizer 164B · Murtaugh, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 2, 2010 · N7502Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the wind and failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB DCA10WA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA10WA093.md): Boeing 747 · Taipei, Taiwan · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 2, 2010 · B-16410 · Minor damage
  > On September 2, 2010, at 1337 UTC, an Eva Airways Boeing 747-400 ran off the edge of runway 24 upon landing at Tao Yuan International Airport, Taipei, Taiwan. The aircraft was registered in Taiwan a B-16410 and was on a scheduled passenger flight from Poo…
- [NTSB CEN10CA516](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA516.md): Champion 7KCAB · North Fork, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 2, 2010 · N1678G · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB CEN10CA513](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA513.md): Cessna 172P · Bartlesville, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 28, 2010 · N52071 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff due to an improper flap setting.
- [NTSB ERA10CA448](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA448.md): Cessna 182E · Edenton, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 27, 2010 · N3351Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions while landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB ANC10CA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10CA077.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 27, 2010 · N9730P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, resulting in a runway excursion and nose over.
- [NTSB ERA10CA445](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA445.md): Columbia Aircraft Mfg LC42-550FG · Tampa, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 26, 2010 · N1321C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to reduce engine power following a high-powered engine start.
- [NTSB CEN10CA505](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA505.md): Schleicher ASW-20 · Waynesville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 25, 2010 · N31TS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of aircraft control during the tow for takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR10LA421](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA421.md): Cessna U206 · Grangeville, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2010 · N29100 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to fly with a known defective nosewheel assembly, which resulted in a loss of directional control and nose-over on landing after the assembly shifted out of alignment during the flight.
- [NTSB ERA10CA440](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA440.md): Beech P35 · Hartford, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2010 · N8667M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind, resulting in a loss of directional control during landing.
- [NTSB WPR10CA418](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA418.md): Wilde Daniel L Zenith 701 · Turlock, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 21, 2010 · N948DW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the crosswind and failure to maintain runway alignment.
- [NTSB CEN10LA506](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA506.md): Ashcraft DR107 · Aurora, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2010 · N123TA · Substantial damage
  > The low cycle fatigue failure of the tail wheel spring during landing.
- [NTSB CEN10CA495](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA495.md): Schempp-Hirth VENTUS-2B · Madisonville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 20, 2010 · N710RJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the glider while landing in a crosswind.
- [NTSB CEN10CA490](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA490.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Austin, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 20, 2010 · N106LB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a stabilized approach, which resulted in a loss of control on landing with a tailwind.
- [NTSB CEN10CA488](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA488.md): Tubbs S/Performance Air PA18-225 · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 20, 2010 · N755K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB ERA10TA429](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10TA429.md): Bell UH1H · Warrenton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 16, 2010 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction's failure to maintain a proper pitch attitude during the practice autorotation maneuver.
- [NTSB ERA10CA418](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA418.md): Cessna 182F · Canon, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 12, 2010 · N3562Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN10LA475](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA475.md): Aeronca 11CC · Silver City, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2010 · N4546E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff and the certificated flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB CEN10LA474](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA474.md): Cessna A185F · Farmington, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2010 · N4492 · Substantial damage
  > Pre-existing damage of the through-bolt that attached the inboard end of the gear leg to the airframe hard-point, likely caused during maintenance on the gear.
- [NTSB CEN10LA472](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA472.md): Piper PA-18 · Aspen, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2010 · N350CC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions.

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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=78

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