# 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 ANC08CA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA062.md): Cessna 185 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 5, 2008 · N125KT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was an inadvertent ground-loop.
- [NTSB CHI08CA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA120.md): Cessna 177 · Bellefontaine, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 4, 2008 · N29650 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted landing. Contributing to the accident was the fence.
- [NTSB LAX08CA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA129.md): Cessna A185F · Mexican Hat, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 3, 2008 · N185KH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB SEA08CA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA118.md): Stinson 108-3 · Libby, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 2, 2008 · N1083 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind gusts and failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB ANC08LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA059.md): Cessna 560XL · Port Heiden, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 2008 · N590AK · Substantial damage
  > The flying pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in a crosswind. A factor contributing to the accident was a crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI08CA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA122.md): Evektor Aerotechnik SportStar Plus · Greenwood, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 29, 2008 · N930LA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during engine run-up.
- [NTSB DEN08CA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA086.md): Mooney M20E · Erie, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 28, 2008 · N79833 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane during the touch and go landing.
- [NTSB CHI08CA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA117.md): Cessna 182D · Madison, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 27, 2008 · N9111X · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate preflight inspection of the landing gear tires by the pilot, which did not identify a worn tire and resulted in a flat tire during landing touchdown. An additional cause was the directional control not possible during the landing rollout, and…
- [NTSB SEA08CA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA112.md): Cessna 185E · Bend, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 26, 2008 · N185NH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was an unexpected crosswind gust.
- [NTSB DFW08LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA118.md): Vickers Spitfire · Galveston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2008 · N308WK · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The Hurricane pilot's failure to maintain directional control during roll-out. Contributing factors were the restricted forward visibility of the tail-wheel equipped Spitfire, the lack of communication to the other aircraft following the Hurricane, and the…
- [NTSB ANC08LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA058.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Tetlin, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2008 · N10987 · Substantial damage
  > The instructor pilot's inadequate supervision of the student, resulting in a loss of control while landing.
- [NTSB LAX08CA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA096.md): Cessna T210N · Coaldale, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 25, 2008 · N6182N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control after encountering an unknown object on the dirt runway.
- [NTSB DFW08LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA115.md): Cessna 421C · Sterling, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2008 · N513FS · Substantial damage
  > Failure and separation of the upper and lower right main gear torque links links, which resulted in a loss of directional control on landing roll-out.
- [NTSB DFW08CA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA113.md): Piper PA-18 · Santa Teresa, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 23, 2008 · N1588P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the strong gusty crosswinds.
- [NTSB ANC08LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA055.md): Cessna 180 · Kodiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2008 · N3043E · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control during the landing roll due to a failure or malfunction of the brake system, resulting in a loss of control, and structural damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI08CA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA107.md): Cessna 182T · Zionsville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 20, 2008 · N46EF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the crosswind landing. Contributing to the accident were the gusting crosswind and the runway light.
- [NTSB LAX08CA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA119.md): Carlson Quickie Q2 · Casper, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 19, 2008 · N39425 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional control on landing due to the separation of the wing leveler trim knob and resulting reduced aileron control.
- [NTSB DFW08CA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA102.md): North American T-6G · Dallas, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 19, 2008 · N3518G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.
- [NTSB LAX08CA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA120.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Plant City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 18, 2008 · N2710P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive taxi speed, which led to a loss of control.
- [NTSB CHI08IA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08IA113.md): Cessna 172P · Kelley's Island, OH · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2008 · N162HD · Minor damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's selection of the wrong runway and a tailwind.
- [NTSB CHI08CA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA121.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Vermillion, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 18, 2008 · N32394 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the crosswind condition. Contributing to the accident were the crosswind and the soft terrain.
- [NTSB CHI08CA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA111.md): Veldhuizen Highlander · Onida, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 18, 2008 · N8888V · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the right main wheel from the landing gear during takeoff for an undetermined reason.. Contributing to the accident were rough/uneven terrain and that directional control was not possible.
- [NTSB LAX08CA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA114.md): Murphy Murphy Rebel · Grass Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 17, 2008 · N3VK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB DFW08CA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA098.md): Weatherly 620B · Coleman, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 13, 2008 · N2035J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control on the landing roll. A contributing factor was the variable wind.
- [NTSB NYC08CA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA166.md): Wim J Huisman Velocity 173 Fixed · Ocala, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 12, 2008 · N127DH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the wind gusts.
- [NTSB LAX08CA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA106.md): Maule M-5-235C · Monroe, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 12, 2008 · N9277E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB LAX08CA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA095.md): Curtiss-Wright Travel Air 4000 · Carlsbad, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 9, 2008 · N4418 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate crosswind compensation and failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout.
- [NTSB CHI08CA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA099.md): Powell Vans RV-6A · French Lick, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 7, 2008 · N551MP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for the crosswind condition and maintain control of the airplane. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB NYC08CA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA153.md): Luscombe 8A · Lincoln, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 6, 2008 · N2209K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-rated-passenger's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB DFW08CA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA096.md): Cessna C-182 · Porter, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 6, 2008 · N42892 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control due to the partial failure of the left brake.
- [NTSB DEN08CA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA073.md): Cessna 170B · Fort Collins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 6, 2008 · N2232D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA08CA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA103.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Alturas, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 4, 2008 · N2092E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions. The wind gusts were a contributing factor.
- [NTSB MIA08LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA086.md): Cessna 750 · New York, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2008 · N750WM · Substantial damage
  > The co-pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was a loss of system A hydraulic fluid for undetermined reasons and the flight crew's failure to follow the checklist sequence.
- [NTSB SEA08CA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA102.md): Piper PA-22/20 · Three Forks, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 3, 2008 · N1139C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during landing. A gusting crosswind was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB NYC08CA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA151.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Columbus, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 3, 2008 · N1755T · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's improper decision to abort the takeoff after the cabin door latch opened. Contributing to the accident was the cabin door unlatching.
- [NTSB ANC08LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA047.md): Piper PA-22 · Ugashik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2008 · N5840Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose over. A factor contributing to the accident was water on the surface of the ice-covered lake.
- [NTSB SEA08CA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA097.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 28, 2008 · N963WW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB DEN08CA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA068.md): Piper PA-28-150 · Mankato, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 28, 2008 · N50GM · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing factors were the fence and trees.
- [NTSB DFW08CA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA086.md): Air Tractor At-301 · Plains, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 26, 2008 · N4427S · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power as a result of a blocked carburetor. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI08LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA096.md): Cessna 172R · Monroe, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2008 · N724PG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land on the wrong runway for the existing wind conditions and his improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CHI08CA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA094.md): Cessna 182 · Traverse City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 26, 2008 · N5338B · Substantial damage
  > The unstabalized approach performed by the student pilot and the go-around not performed by the student pilot. Additional causes were the inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and the directional control not obtained by the student pilot. Contributing…
- [NTSB SEA08CA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA093.md): Grumman G-164A · Dayton, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 25, 2008 · N48629 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain an adequate airspeed. A contributing factor was the sudden windshift.
- [NTSB LAX08LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA083.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer G-164B · Genesee, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 2008 · N8148K · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight failure of the rudder attachment point due to severe corrosion, which made directional control of the airplane not possible during landing.
- [NTSB LAX08CA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA081.md): Maule M-8-235 · Grangeville, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 22, 2008 · N205MX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop/swerve. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of recent experience.
- [NTSB NYC08CA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA190.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Inverness, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 21, 2008 · N730FT · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare and the flight examiner's inadequate remedial action.
- [NTSB LAX08CA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA079.md): Cessna 180H · Moab, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 18, 2008 · N180LH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control. A contributing factor was the unexpected dust devil.
- [NTSB NYC08CA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA141.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Opa Locka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 17, 2008 · N169AB · Substantial damage
  > The entanglement of the hook rope with the rudder horn during banner pickup.
- [NTSB CHI08CA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA091.md): Cessna 172R · Batavia, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 17, 2008 · N53417 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare and her inadequate recovery from the bounced landing.
- [NTSB LAX08CA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA087.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Bremerton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 16, 2008 · N2823L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing. A contributing factor was the control interference on the rudder pedals created by the pilot's footwear.
- [NTSB LAX08CA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA076.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 15, 2008 · N416PA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind condition.

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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
```

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