# 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 ERA09CA541](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA541.md): Cessna 172P · Pensacola, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 27, 2009 · N55437 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain control during landing due to the separation of the nose landing gear upper scissor from the nose gear assembly. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate visual examination performed during the annual inspection.
- [NTSB ANC09CA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA107.md): Piper PA-20 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 27, 2009 · N5540A · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's decision to attempt an off-airport landing and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN09CA609](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA609.md): Aeronca 11AC · Augusta, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 26, 2009 · N9204E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing with a quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB ANC09CA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA109.md): Short Bros. & Harland SC7 Series · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 26, 2009 · N754BD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing on a rough, soft, and narrow airstrip.
- [NTSB WPR09CA465](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA465.md): Cessna 195A · Upland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 25, 2009 · N195MD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB ANC09CA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA108.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 25, 2009 · N5037C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll at an off-airport site.
- [NTSB ERA09CA535](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA535.md): C A Tecnam P2002 Sier · Enterprise, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 23, 2009 · N246TS · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ANC09CA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA105.md): Piper PA-22 · Seward, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2009 · N2601P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, resulting in a loss of control and a nose over during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB ERA09CA534](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA534.md): Aeromot AMT200 · Wheeling, WV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 20, 2009 · N46068 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to properly secure the canopy latch which resulted in an in-flight canopy opening.
- [NTSB CEN09CA596](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA596.md): Aviat A-1C-180 · Princeton, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 19, 2009 · N52PH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ERA09LA528](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA528.md): Mooney M20K · Farmville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2009 · N999DJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB ANC09LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA104.md): CASA 212-200 · Savoonga, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2009 · N349TA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in a gusting crosswind.
- [NTSB ANC09LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA100.md): Grumman G-44A · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2009 · N86627 · Substantial damage
  > A fatigue fracture of an unapproved hydraulic brake line fitting, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the installation of an unapproved part by an unknown maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB ANC09LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA102.md): Piper PA-12 · Lime Village, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2009 · N2594M · Substantial damage
  > The passenger's inadvertent interference with, and application of the right brake pedal during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA09CA522](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA522.md): Cessna 152 · Merritt Island, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 15, 2009 · N93772 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilots failure to maintain directional control after landing.
- [NTSB WPR09LA475](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA475.md): Waco QCF-2 · Bend, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 2009 · N11241 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model airplane.
- [NTSB WPR09CA444](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA444.md): Beech V35 · Hailey, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 13, 2009 · N81895 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing in crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN09CA583](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA583.md): Sierra E5A Replica · Port Huron, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2009 · N44062 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing.
- [NTSB WPR09CA443](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA443.md): Cessna 305A · Helena, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 11, 2009 · N119WW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA585](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA585.md): Cessna 170B · Dalhart, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 11, 2009 · N2929N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to land with a tailwind resulting in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB ANC09CA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA097.md): Cessna 180J · Juneau, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 9, 2009 · N42250 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged flare and loss of control during a glassy water landing.
- [NTSB WPR09CA433](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA433.md): Swalley Mark H CH 701 SP · Bremerton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 7, 2009 · N701V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty wind conditions and failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB ANC09CA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA094.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 7, 2009 · N54182 · Substantial damage
  > A tailwheel malfunction that limited directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion, and collision with a building.
- [NTSB WPR09CA435](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA435.md): Piper PA-20 · Bozeman, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 5, 2009 · N1544A · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot receiving instruction to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll and the flight instructor's delayed corrective action.
- [NTSB WPR09CA434](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA434.md): Cessna 195 · Camarillo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 5, 2009 · N1508D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN09CA581](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA581.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Spicewood, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 5, 2009 · N117EM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB ANC09CA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA096.md): Piper PA-18 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 5, 2009 · N5773D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to land on unsuitable terrain, which resulted in a loss of control and a collision with trees.
- [NTSB WPR09CA440](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA440.md): Universal Globe GC-1 · Pacoima, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2009 · N2345B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN09LA557](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA557.md): Cessna 150F · Rosedale, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2009 · N6446F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff ground run. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's deteriorated physical and mental capabilities.
- [NTSB WPR09CA429](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA429.md): Curtiss Wright Travel AIR · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 30, 2009 · N4418 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN09CA553](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA553.md): Warner Lewis Steen · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 30, 2009 · N3278K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control due to an internal mechanical failure of the left wheel that caused the wheel to seize.
- [NTSB WPR09CA425](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA425.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Madras, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 28, 2009 · N95333 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout.
- [NTSB CEN09CA545](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA545.md): Dekkinga Vans RV-7A · Jenison, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 27, 2009 · N811AK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing.
- [NTSB WPR09LA413](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA413.md): Antares US MA-34R · San Jose, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2009 · N2356W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during engine startup, which resulted in a collision with parked aircraft. Contributing to the accident was the engine's inadvertent increase to high power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09CA547](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA547.md): Cessna 182P · Sugar Land, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 24, 2009 · N1988M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to control the airplane during engine startup, and his failure to maintain clearance from other objects.
- [NTSB ERA09CA475](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA475.md): Piper PA-22 · Tuskegee, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2009 · N1415A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the aborted landing.
- [NTSB CEN09LA538](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA538.md): Brown Joseph B JR RV-6 · Ama, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2009 · N352JB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR09CA410](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA410.md): Piper PA28 · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 21, 2009 · N424PA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR09CA406](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA406.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 19, 2009 · N4177L · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB WPR09CA404](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA404.md): Jabiru J230-SP · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 18, 2009 · N690J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control throughout the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB ERA09LA468](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA468.md): Piper PA-12 · Mount Holly, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2009 · N7556H · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional control during landing for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09CA465](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA465.md): Aeronca 7AC · Finleyville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 17, 2009 · N83661 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA530](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA530.md): Cessna 172 · Centennial, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 16, 2009 · N22265 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing flare in crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC09LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA083.md): Cessna 185 · McCarthy, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2009 · N8209U · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the right main landing gear wheel from the airplane during landing for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an inability to control the airplane.
- [NTSB WPR09CA399](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA399.md): Aeronca 11CC · El Cajon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 15, 2009 · N4385E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control while landing.
- [NTSB ERA09CA463](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA463.md): American Legend AL3C · Warrenton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 15, 2009 · N3737G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper application of brakes during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB CEN09CA548](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA548.md): Piper PA-15 · Plainwell, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 15, 2009 · N4380H · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control on takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC09CA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA082.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Kaktovik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2009 · N83278 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR09CA405](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA405.md): Aeronca 7DC-CONV · Winnemucca, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 13, 2009 · N83024 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ANC09CA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA081.md): Cessna 150H · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 12, 2009 · N6687S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing, resulting in a ground loop and substantial damage to the airplane.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230/sequence.md?page=84

## 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=83

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