# NTSB investigations, CA: 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 WPR27LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR27LA020.md): Maule M-7-260 · Sea Ranch, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Oct 17, 2026 · N3217V · Substantial damage
  > On October 17, 2026, about 1030 Pacific daylight time, a Maule M-7-260, N3217V, was substantially damaged during a runway excursion while landing at The Sea Ranch Airport (CA51), Sea Ranch, California. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…
- [NTSB WPR27LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR27LA010.md): Cessna A185F · Madera, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Oct 1, 2026 · N185TT · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR26LA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA337.md): Wawrzynski Vincent P RV-7 · Columbia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Sep 9, 2026 · N1003 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR26LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA318.md): Cessna 170B · South Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Aug 26, 2026 · N2285D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR26LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA303.md): Cessna 172L · Upland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Aug 16, 2026 · N7526G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR26LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA282.md): Mark Lee Schillinger GT-VX2 · Petaluma, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Jul 30, 2026 · N556GT · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR26LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA260.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Auburn, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Jul 14, 2026 · N5051W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR26LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA239.md): Cessna 170A · El Cajon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 27, 2026 · N1607D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a right crosswind,.
- [NTSB WPR26LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA194.md): Autogyro Cavalon · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 13, 2026 · N40CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR26LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA169.md): Cessna 172N · Carlsbad, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 22, 2026 · N733WT · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while landing in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR26LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA143.md): Paul D Cannon Kitfox Light Squared · Lincoln, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 27, 2026 · N11446 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly flare the airplane during landing, which resulted in a hard landing and separation of the main landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the improper installation and over torquing of the landing gear attachment hardware,…
- [NTSB WPR26LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA135.md): Cessna 195 · Big Bear, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 20, 2026 · N9368A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB WPR26LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA106.md): Cessna 120 · Kneeland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 20, 2026 · N72904 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during landing roll on a snow-covered runway.
- [NTSB WPR26LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA066.md): Boeing PT-13D · El Cajon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 19, 2025 · N68830 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR26LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA044.md): Luscombe 8A · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 12, 2025 · N1264K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper application of left brake pedal during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a ground loop.
- [NTSB WPR26LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA038.md): Cessna 182P · San Andreas, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 3, 2025 · N1303S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to adjust his seat during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the seat sliding aft and a subsequent loss of directional control.
- [NTSB ANC25LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA113.md): Cessna 140A · Los Banos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 27, 2025 · N9410A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a crosswind, resulting in a ground loop and nose over.
- [NTSB WPR25LA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA300.md): Aeronca 7AC · Firebaugh, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 1, 2025 · N82003 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional control during landing due to the partial separation of the right main landing gear oleo strut from a failed weld.
- [NTSB WPR25LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA258.md): Boeing B75N1 · Vacaville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 19, 2025 · N14GC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB WPR25LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA255.md): Cessna 180K · Anza, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Aug 14, 2025 · N2691K · Substantial damage
  > On August 14, 2025, about 0830 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 180K, N2691K, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Anza, California. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations…
- [NTSB WPR25LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA185.md): Silvaire Luscombe 8A · San Andreas, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 20, 2025 · N28545 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing roll following an encounter with a dust devil.
- [NTSB ANC25LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA048.md): Czech Sport Aircraft A S Sportcruiser · Mojave, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 8, 2025 · N724SC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing roll.
- [NTSB ANC25LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA040.md): Cirrus Design SR22T · San Luis Obispo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 23, 2025 · N797CK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR25LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA158.md): Schweizer G-164B · Butte City, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 9, 2025 · N7503L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s use of engine beta prior to ensuring the tailwheel was on the ground during landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR25LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA150.md): Cub Crafters CC19-180 · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 3, 2025 · N508XC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR25LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA149.md): American Champion 8KCAB · Mojave, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 2, 2025 · N538EE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during climb out from an aborted landing.
- [NTSB WPR25LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA140.md): Cessna 150 · Placerville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 19, 2025 · N6682S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind.
- [NTSB WPR25LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA141.md): Luscombe 8 · Placerville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 18, 2025 · N1286B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR25LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA132.md): Cessna 180J · Oakland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 10, 2025 · N7779K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff roll with a left crosswind.
- [NTSB WPR25LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA119.md): Cessna 180 · San Carlos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 26, 2025 · N180ZR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll with crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR25LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA121.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Tracy, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 25, 2025 · N9528D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR25LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA098.md): Cessna 172 · Oxnard, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 18, 2025 · N3901L · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR25LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA083.md): Charles E Spencer CCK-1865 · Vacaville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 24, 2025 · N730CS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR25LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA060.md): Zall Jihlavan Airplanes S R O JA-600 Skyleader · Reedley, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 12, 2024 · N789RC · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR25LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA059.md): Boeing A75N1(PT17) · El Cajon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 8, 2024 · N9199R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inability to maintain directional control during landing with a flat tire.
- [NTSB WPR25LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA033.md): Cessna 170B · Lancaster, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 8, 2024 · N1977C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB WPR24LA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA316.md): Aviat A-1A · Taft, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 22, 2024 · N56TA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain directional control during landing roll and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
- [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 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 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 WPR24LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA219.md): Cessna 172L · Oxnard, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 29, 2024 · N2835Q · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB ANC24LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA036.md): Cessna 190 · San Luis Obispo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 17, 2024 · N1500D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a failure of the right main landing gear and subsequent ground loop.
- [NTSB WPR24LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA145.md): Cessna 195 · Big Bear, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 9, 2024 · N2193C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff with a gusty crosswind.
- [NTSB WPR24LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA144.md): Rans S7 · Hemet, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 30, 2024 · N92NP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind.
- [NTSB WPR24LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA133.md): Cessna T210 · Placerville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 23, 2024 · N89EP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR24LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA111.md): Piper Aerostar 601P · Grass Valley, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 14, 2024 · N1SS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control in a gusting wind condition.
- [NTSB WPR24LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA107.md): Piper PA-11 · Death Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 9, 2024 · N78659 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout, resulting in a ground loop and runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR24LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA089.md): Cessna 172N · Madera, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 11, 2024 · N737LU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB WPR24LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA078.md): Cessna 172L · Grass Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 18, 2024 · N7250Q · Substantial damage
  > Loss of control during the landing roll due to a malfunctioning brake for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR24LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA045.md): Cessna 170B · Cameron Park, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 27, 2023 · N170HT · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the right brake master cylinder piston due to a faulty return spring, which resulted in a seized right main landing gear brake and a runway excursion

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230/sequence.md?state=CA&page=2

## 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" = 'CA' 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=CA

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