# 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 WPR09CA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA240.md): Fagan BearHawk · Hadley, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 12, 2009 · N232PF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswinds during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN09LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA291.md): Univair Ercoupe · Brighton, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2009 · N99811 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and his failure to initiate a go-around.
- [NTSB CEN09CA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA292.md): Cessna 172N · Springdale, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 12, 2009 · N73842 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll and subsequent go-around.
- [NTSB ANC09CA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA039.md): Cessna 170B · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 12, 2009 · N3469C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground-loop. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention during the landing.
- [NTSB WPR09LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA236.md): Cessna 140 · Mesquite, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 2009 · N73017 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during landing resulting from binding of the left wheel's brake actuating system for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB WPR09LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA242.md): Cessna 182M · Madera, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 2009 · N71165 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane throughout the landing.
- [NTSB WPR09CA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA280.md): Aeronca 7AC · El Cajon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 9, 2009 · N3370E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing with gusting crosswinds.
- [NTSB WPR09CA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA233.md): Cessna 172R · Coeur d'Alene, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 9, 2009 · N2383Q · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswinds while landing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA282.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Seminole, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 6, 2009 · N7271J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA09CA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA275.md): Piper PA-12 · Georgetown, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 29, 2009 · N3036M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of experience in the make and model airplane.
- [NTSB WPR09LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA218.md): Weinberg RV-6 · Sparks, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2009 · N690V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the pre-takeoff checklist that resulted in the canopy opening during takeoff, which created a distraction, and his failure to maintain aircraft control during landing.
- [NTSB ANC09LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA035.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2009 · N3256B · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot’s decision to attempt to "ski" atop a water-covered tidal area in an airplane equipped with over-sized main landing gear tires, resulting in a loss of control and a nose over.
- [NTSB ERA09CA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA268.md): Diamond DA20 · Townsend, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 25, 2009 · N561CS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a landing roll with a crosswind. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model airplane.
- [NTSB WPR09CA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA229.md): Siai-Marchetti SM 1019 · Novato, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 24, 2009 · N391RV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswinds. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to take timely remedial action.
- [NTSB ERA09LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA258.md): Cessna A188B · Pinehurst, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2009 · N4789Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09CA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA210.md): Cessna 172E · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 22, 2009 · N3880S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswinds.
- [NTSB CEN09CA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA261.md): American Legend AL-3C · McKinney, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 20, 2009 · N273MS · Substantial damage
  > THe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing. Contributing to the accident were gusty crosswinds.
- [NTSB CEN09CA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA259.md): Zenith CH-250 · Hollister, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 20, 2009 · N931CE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ERA09CA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA251.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Southbridge, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 18, 2009 · N96552 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR09LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA201.md): Brinker / Garner BI-PLANE · Caldwell, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 2009 · N375CB · Substantial damage
  > Loss of control during the landing roll for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09CA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA249.md): Bell 206 · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 17, 2009 · N25PM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during taxi, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB WPR09LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA204.md): Maule M-5-235C · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2009 · N9219E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswinds and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA09CA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA243.md): Cessna 150 · Madison, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 15, 2009 · N3334J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and subsequent loss of directional control.
- [NTSB ANC09LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA032.md): Piper PA-14 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2009 · N4246H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control due to the pilot's seat sliding back during takeoff as a result of maintenance personnel's incorrect installation of the seat's forward track stop.
- [NTSB ERA09CA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA242.md): North American SNJ · Bessemer, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 14, 2009 · N269WB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing with a crosswind.
- [NTSB CEN09CA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA249.md): Piper J3C · Montrose, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 13, 2009 · N41427 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB ERA09LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA244.md): De Havilland DHC2 · Plattsburgh, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2009 · N258PA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper application of brakes during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB ERA09CA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA246.md): Piper PA20 · Scranton, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 9, 2009 · N7653K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for wind conditions during landing. Contributing to the accident was the distraction of smoke in the cockpit.
- [NTSB CEN09CA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA246.md): Cessna 195 · Burnet, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 9, 2009 · N4495C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswinds during landing.
- [NTSB WPR09LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA221.md): Raytheon A36 · Bullhead City, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2009 · N3224Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswinds and his failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB WPR09CA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA180.md): Beech A36 · Sonoma, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 5, 2009 · N100VH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB CEN09CA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA237.md): Piper PA-22-160 · North Little Rock, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 5, 2009 · N9600D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA09CA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA227.md): Piper PA-31-325 · Newark, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 2, 2009 · N707AG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue to operate the airplane with inoperative brakes on the airplane's right side.
- [NTSB CEN09LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA231.md): Cessna R172K · Hazen, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2009 · N736CL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR09CA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA174.md): Aviat A-1B · Beaver, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 28, 2009 · N665AM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind gusts.
- [NTSB WPR09LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA167.md): Cessna 180G · Wendover, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2009 · N98FC · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional control during landing as a result of the binding in one main landing gear brake assembly due to incorrect maintenance procedures. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to correctly reconfigure the airplane during an…
- [NTSB CEN09CA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA235.md): Cessna 210 · Angel Fire, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 23, 2009 · N59287 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to take off on an icy runway with high crosswinds.
- [NTSB WPR09CA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA162.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Jackson, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 21, 2009 · N3920Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA09CA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA213.md): Piper PA32 · Merritt Island, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 20, 2009 · N81912 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR09CA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA157.md): Piper PA-24-250 · San Luis Obispo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 17, 2009 · N8215P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswinds during touchdown.
- [NTSB CEN09CA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA215.md): McCurdy Pro Star PT-2 · Springfield, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 16, 2009 · N2102 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN09CA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA219.md): Aeronca 7AC-CONV · Stanley, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 15, 2009 · N82041 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ERA09LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA198.md): McNear Explorer Coupe · Okeechobee, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2009 · N5098L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the gyrocopter while taxiing for takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA09CA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA196.md): Piper PA-28 · Darlington, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 12, 2009 · N82891 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident were the dark night and the pilot's lack of experience.
- [NTSB WPR09CA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA143.md): Bellanca 17-31ATC · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 6, 2009 · N4134B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.
- [NTSB ERA09CA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA192.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 20-C1 · Morristown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 5, 2009 · N176MA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB CEN09CA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA184.md): Marrero Andres Starduster · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 2, 2009 · N2262D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control during take off. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind component.
- [NTSB WPR09CA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA134.md): Kreps Thorp T-18-C · Palm Springs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 1, 2009 · N118CK · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional control due to the fatigue failure of a tubular steel gear leg along a corroded weld line.
- [NTSB ANC09CA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA024.md): Cessna 170B · Homer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 27, 2009 · N2332D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a ground loop and substantial damage to the airplane. Factors contributing to the accident were a tailwind, and the pilot's decision to land downwind.
- [NTSB CEN09CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA181.md): Cessna 172N · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 26, 2009 · N737KR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot and airplane's inability to compensate for the unforecasted gusting wind 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=86

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