# NTSB investigations, AR: 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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB CEN26LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA232.md): Rocky Mountain Kitplanes S-6S · Marvel, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 23, 2026 · N164GR · Substantial damage
  > A partial blockage of the pitot static system that precluded the airspeed indicator from displaying the correct airspeed which led to the faster landing speed and bounced landing.
- [NTSB ANC26LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA036.md): Cessna 180A · Russellville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · May 3, 2026 · N5235D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN25FA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25FA197.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Grady, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jun 6, 2025 · N9185F · Substantial damage
  > On June 6, 2025, about 1830 central daylight time, an Air Tractor AT-502 airplane, N9185F, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Grady, Arkansas. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…
- [NTSB CEN25LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA190.md): Nelson Special · Hope, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 29, 2025 · N873YD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN24LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA250.md): Cessna 180 · Fayetteville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 4, 2024 · N669CB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control due to a muscle spasm.
- [NTSB CEN24LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA127.md): Cessna 140A · Paragould, AR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 2, 2024 · N5350C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN24LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA044.md): Aeronca 7AC · DeWitt, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 22, 2023 · N84692 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane directional control while landing.
- [NTSB CEN24LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA040.md): ICP Savannah S · Mountain View, AR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 17, 2023 · N425LM · Substantial damage
  > The sport pilot’s poor decision to allow a noncertificated pilot to land the airplane which resulted in a loss of control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN23LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA225.md): Skykits Savannah VGW · Flippin, AR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 2, 2023 · N341JD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN23LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA096.md): Maule MX-7-235 · Chickala, AR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 26, 2023 · N188DL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to land on the snow-covered runway and his failure to attain/maintain aircraft control during landing rollout.
- [NTSB CEN23LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA073.md): Cessna 172K · Conway, AR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 1, 2023 · N7003G · Substantial damage
  > The solo student pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN22FA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22FA215.md): Grumman American Avn. G-164 · Whiskerville, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 28, 2022 · N178LB · Destroyed
  > The pilot misjudged the approach during the emergency landing, likely due to the full chemical load, and impacted a ditch, resulting in substantial damage and postimpact fire. Contributing to the pilot’s injuries was the lack of a crash-resistant fuel system…
- [NTSB CEN22LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA161.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Benton, AR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 26, 2022 · N7523Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing.
- [NTSB CEN22LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA174.md): Luscombe 8A · Paragould, AR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 20, 2022 · N1953B · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB CEN21LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA240.md): Air Tractor AT602 · Trumann, AR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 27, 2021 · N602NY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to review the weather conditions before the flight, which resulted in a loss of directional control during takeoff due to a sudden change in wind direction and speed associated with an approaching thunderstorm.
- [NTSB CEN20CA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA349.md): Cessna T206 · Bentonville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Aug 1, 2020 · N829PA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare which resulted in a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN20LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA269.md): Air Tractor AT 602 · Weldon, AR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 3, 2020 · N602NY · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB CEN20CA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA205.md): Cessna 172 · Lakeview, AR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 31, 2020 · N52794 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN20LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA109.md): Air Tractor AT 602 · Dumas, AR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 25, 2020 · N5197Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a power line pole during a low-level aerial application flight, which resulted in impact with the bracket and a subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB GAA19CA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA319.md): Piper PA24 · Weiner, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 6, 2019 · N8529P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll on a wet runway, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with a pole.
- [NTSB GAA19CA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA289.md): Air Tractor AT802 · Fisher, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 27, 2019 · N802WW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a ditch.
- [NTSB GAA19CA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA259.md): Cessna 182 · Crossett, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 13, 2019 · N8448S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the runway centerline and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA18CA442](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA442.md): Champion 7GC · Warren, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 14, 2018 · N2127C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN18LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA241.md): Cessna T210 · Pocahontas, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2018 · N6386C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive use of wheel brakes while landing, which resulted in both brakes locking up, a loss of directional control, a runway excursion, and a nose over.
- [NTSB GAA18CA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA365.md): Craig A Reed Starduster II · Morrilton, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2018 · N969TM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during an aborted landing.
- [NTSB GAA18CA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA327.md): Jabiru USA Sport J230-SP · Springdale, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 6, 2018 · N748J · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN18LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA211.md): Thrush S2R-H80 · Parkin, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2018 · N6215P · Substantial damage
  > The improper operation of the rudder pedal adjustment mechanism for an undetermined period of time, which led to the failure of the rudder pedal adjustment track, the detachment of the rudder pedal, and the pilot’s subsequent inability to maintain directional…
- [NTSB GAA18CA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA279.md): Champion 7ECA · Morrilton, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 12, 2018 · N6333N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control in variable crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA17CA575](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA575.md): Silvaire 8 · Texarkana, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 28, 2017 · N9902C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN17LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA312.md): Ralph Marine Devil DOG · Danville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2017 · N165AB · Substantial damage
  > A separation of the left tire from its wheel because of the use of an improper substance and wheel size, which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing.
- [NTSB GAA17CA399](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA399.md): Cessna 170B · Pine Bluff, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 7, 2017 · N2811C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB GAA17CA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA267.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G 164 · Walnut Ridge, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 8, 2017 · N6944K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the go-around with a tailwind.
- [NTSB GAA17CA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA066.md): Luscombe 8 · Conway, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 12, 2016 · N2604K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and ground loop.
- [NTSB GAA16CA433](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA433.md): Maule MXT7 · Quitman, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 11, 2016 · N1665B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and a nose over. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's limited forward visibility due to sun glare.
- [NTSB CEN16LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA271.md): Gerald Nelson Nelson Woody · Hope, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2016 · N525AG · Substantial damage
  > The loss of control upon landing for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB GAA16CA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA310.md): Consolidated Aeronautics Lake LA 4 · Greers Ferry, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 12, 2016 · N1244L · Substantial damage
  > The amphibious airplane pilot's incorrect pitch attitude during landing on choppy water, which resulted in a nose over, and substantial damage to the fuselage.
- [NTSB GAA16CA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA144.md): Cessna 195 · Clinton, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 2, 2016 · N3869V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain direction control during the landing roll, which resulted in runway excursion, and collision with a fence.
- [NTSB GAA15CA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA076.md): Cessna 170B · Bentonville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 13, 2015 · N3488C · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a ground loop on takeoff.
- [NTSB GAA15CA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA013.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Lake Hamilton, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 21, 2015 · N701CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's overcorrection to the landing pad shifting, which resulted in the helicopter impacting trees. A factor contributing to the accident was the collapse of the landing pad.
- [NTSB CEN13LA486](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA486.md): Air Tractor AT-400 · Dumas, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2013 · N36538 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB CEN13LA414](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA414.md): Ayres S2R-T41 · Coy, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2013 · N2239B · Substantial damage
  > The propeller’s uncommanded reverse thrust during the landing flare due to improper rigging of the propeller’s governor linkage.
- [NTSB CEN13LA384](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA384.md): Ayres S2R-T34 · Heth, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2013 · N455JM · Substantial damage
  > The partial collapse of the right main landing gear during landing due to an improper previous weld repair to the right main landing gear and subsequent corrosion, which resulted in a loss of directional control and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN13LA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA342.md): Cessna 150K · Morrilton, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2013 · N6412G · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate training and oversight of the student pilot, which resulted in the noncertificated student pilot's loss of control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN13LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA191.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B · Beech Grove, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2013 · N6902K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB CEN13CA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA021.md): Piper PA-18-105 Special · Lonoke, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 20, 2012 · N337T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing.
- [NTSB CEN12LA495](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA495.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Lakeview, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2012 · N462CP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control during the takeoff roll for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN12LA379](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA379.md): Consolidated Aeronautics Lake LA-4-200 · Lakeview, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2012 · N3094P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN12LA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA323.md): Thrush S2RHG-T65 · Alicia, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 2012 · N40475 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot of the Thrush did not execute a go-around prior to landing, which resulted in excessive ground speed after touchdown, and his subsequent loss of directional control, which resulted in a collision with the Air Tractor.
- [NTSB CEN11CA668](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA668.md): Cessna R172K · Jonesboro, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2011 · N758DZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while taxiing.
- [NTSB CEN11CA644](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA644.md): Cessna 120 · Camden, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2011 · N89954 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadvertent braking during taxi.

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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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AR' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND 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?state=AR

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