# 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 ERA24LA385](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA385.md): Cessna 195 · Dyersburg, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 18, 2024 · N195KW · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the tailwheel strut, which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing roll and a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ANC24LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA100.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 15, 2024 · N4118Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive braking during the landing roll, resulting in a ground loop and nose over.
- [NTSB ANC24LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA096.md): Cessna 182 · Buckland, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 14, 2024 · N5407B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA24LA381](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA381.md): Walden Robert Vans Aircraft RV-7A · Williamsburg, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 13, 2024 · N65RW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to continue with an unstabilized approach which resulted in a hard landing and loss of directional control during a subsequent landing.
- [NTSB ERA24LA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA378.md): Brandt Stirling D WAIEX-B · Stratford, CT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 10, 2024 · N371WB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain direction control of the airplane during a takeoff in crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN24FA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24FA346.md): Sonex Sonex · Sulphur Springs, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Sep 10, 2024 · N966DP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR24LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA301.md): Thompson Ryan L Thompson Craft · Port Angeles, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 1, 2024 · N954RD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB WPR24LA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA297.md): Flight Design Ctls · Saint Johns, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 1, 2024 · N116MJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare that resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR24FA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24FA290.md): Aero Commander 200D · Novato, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 31, 2024 · N2912T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to abort takeoff or compensate for gusty crosswind conditions during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent runway excursion.
- [NTSB GAA24WA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA274.md): Piper 38 · Córdoba, Spain · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Aug 31, 2024 · EC-KYX · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN24LA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA335.md): Cessna 177 · Lawrence, KS · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 31, 2024 · N29411 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR24LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA292.md): Ronald J Mclaughlin Bearhawk Patrol · Shearer, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 28, 2024 · N924LB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB ERA24LA363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA363.md): Aeronca 65-TAC · Clearwater, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 26, 2024 · N39565 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the outcome, was the pilot’s inability to control the engine following the loss of directional control due to the separation of a knob from the engine’s throttle…
- [NTSB ERA24LA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA358.md): Cessna 305 · Sterling, MA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 25, 2024 · N5673B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop and subsequent landing gear collapse. Contributing was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB WPR24LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA286.md): Cessna 182P · Stanley, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 23, 2024 · N9989E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control in reduced visibility conditions due to a wind gust, which resulted in a collision with a trailer.
- [NTSB ERA24LA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA356.md): Canadian Light Acft Sales &Svc Bushcaddy Explorer R80 · Charleston, WV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 20, 2024 · N335BE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in a crosswind, which resulted in a ground loop and subsequent landing gear collapse.
- [NTSB ERA24LA353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA353.md): Gulfstream American AA-5B · Mohawk, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 20, 2024 · N4533F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in wet conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a fence.
- [NTSB CEN24LA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA347.md): Cessna 172 · Weslaco, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 20, 2024 · N2037Y · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB CEN24LA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA321.md): Cessna A185 · Loveland, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 20, 2024 · N4490R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing, that resulted in a ground loop and a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB WPR24LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA279.md): Cessna 180A · Boise, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 17, 2024 · N5216D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA24LA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA357.md): Cessna 172 · Elkwood, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 15, 2024 · N8400X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to correctly reinstall the airplane’s left seat, resulting in the movement of the seat during the takeoff roll, and the subsequent loss of control and runway excursion.
- [NTSB ANC24LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA078.md): Cessna 170B · Healy, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 15, 2024 · N2524D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, in gusty wind conditions, resulting in a loss of control and a collision with trees.
- [NTSB ERA24LA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA355.md): Yates Elden H Avipro Bearhawk · Roxbury, ME · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 14, 2024 · N652BH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s unstable approach which resulted in a landing with insufficient runway remaining to stop and subsequent impact with a river embankment. Contributing was the engine coolant system anomaly.
- [NTSB ERA24LA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA345.md): Klutts Joe A CUB · DeLand, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 12, 2024 · N22NK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN24LA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA314.md): Cessna 208 · Whitewright, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 11, 2024 · N420DZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s incomplete flare which resulted a hard, flat landing.
- [NTSB ERA24LA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA343.md): Yakovlev YAK-55M · North Kingstown, RI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 10, 2024 · N55YA · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot’s lack of experience in the tailwheel-equipped airplane and his decision to land in a quartering tailwind, which resulted in a loss of directional control on landing.
- [NTSB CEN24LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA324.md): Rans RV8 · Morris, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 10, 2024 · N348CW · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control and the flight instructors delayed remedial action while landing with a gusty crosswind.
- [NTSB ANC24LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA075.md): Cessna A185F · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 8, 2024 · N94260 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing at a short remote airstrip.
- [NTSB ANC24LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA076.md): Dehavilland Beaver DHC-2 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 7, 2024 · N9303Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR24LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA276.md): Maule M4 · Scappoose, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 6, 2024 · N9849M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control after an encounter with a wind gust.
- [NTSB CEN24LA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA300.md): Aviat A-1C-180 · South Park, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 3, 2024 · N177DB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC24LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA072.md): Piper PA18 · Goose Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 3, 2024 · N9697P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN24LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA306.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Cleveland, MS · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 31, 2024 · N188RS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to attain/maintain directional control and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action during landing.
- [NTSB CEN24LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA293.md): Beech F33A · Lincoln, NE · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 30, 2024 · N8121N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a crosswind.
- [NTSB CEN24LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA289.md): Evektor Aerotechnik EV97 · Midland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 29, 2024 · N916SR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during taxi due to strong wind gusts.
- [NTSB CEN24LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA290.md): Piper J3C-65 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 27, 2024 · N98813 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to allow a non-rated passenger to manipulate the flight controls during the takeoff which resulted in a loss of directional control during the takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC24LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA070.md): Roberts Jeff Super RV8 · Carter, WY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 27, 2024 · N854 · Substantial damage
  > The pilots encounter with a shifting winds during takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR24LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA258.md): Boeing A75N1(PT17) · Camarillo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 25, 2024 · N5708N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB WPR24LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA253.md): Canadian Car & Foundry Harvard MK IV · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 25, 2024 · N52494 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB ERA24LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA324.md): Lake LA4 · Catskill, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 25, 2024 · N1166L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during a takeoff from water in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN24LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA283.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik A S Harmony LSA · Cahokia Heights, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 24, 2024 · N468JA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout that resulted in a lateral runway excursion and impact with a runway sign.
- [NTSB ERA24LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA312.md): Cessna A185F · Rural Retreat, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 21, 2024 · N185GS · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN24LA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA328.md): Hawker Beechcraft Hawker 900XP · Telluride, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 20, 2024 · N526FC · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew’s failure to properly configure the airplane for takeoff in a high-density altitude environment, which resulted in a loss of control and a subsequent runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the flight crew’s failure to use…
- [NTSB ANC24LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA068.md): Dehavilland Beaver U-6A · Pedro Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 20, 2024 · N65223 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was sun glare.
- [NTSB ERA24LA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA352.md): Cessna 172 · Danville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 19, 2024 · N9991E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing and his inadequate communication to the pilot-rated passenger of her role during the flight.
- [NTSB ERA24LA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA316.md): Sheaffer Leroy B Kitfox Model IV · Palmyra, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 19, 2024 · N788KF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the tailwheel airplane during takeoff from a narrow runway with a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN24LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA280.md): Cessna 195A · Greenville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 19, 2024 · N1524D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing which led to a ground-loop.
- [NTSB WPR24LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA250.md): Boeing B75N1/N2S-3 · Hollister, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 18, 2024 · N54173 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control on landing, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB CEN24LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA274.md): Cessna A188 · David City, NE · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 15, 2024 · N9807V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR24LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA246.md): Cessna 180 · Grady, NM · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 14, 2024 · N1000Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff with a quartering tailwind.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230/sequence.md?page=10

## 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=9

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