# NTSB investigations, IA: 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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB WPR26LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA317.md): Boeing A75N1(PT17) · Cedar Rapids, IA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Aug 25, 2026 · N48188 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN26LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA113.md): Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P-MENTOR · Des Moines, IA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 11, 2026 · N316VV · Substantial damage
  > The solo student pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN25LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA303.md): Air Tractor AT-400A · Lamoni, IA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 3, 2025 · N3157B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during an aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN24LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA154.md): Dehavilland Tiger Moth DH 82A · Council Bluffs, IA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 10, 2024 · N675LF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff with a direct gusting crosswind.
- [NTSB CEN24LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA123.md): Cessna 172 · Clarion, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 26, 2024 · N35719 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare in a crosswind with gusts.
- [NTSB CEN23LA428](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA428.md): Bellanca 17-31A · Maurice, IA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 30, 2023 · N14723 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing.
- [NTSB CEN23LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA251.md): Cessna 180 · Osceola, IA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 21, 2023 · N3127C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the tailwheel equipped airplane during a crosswind landing.
- [NTSB CEN21LA433](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA433.md): Cessna 172 · Council Bluffs, IA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 15, 2021 · N767CG · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a touch and go landing.
- [NTSB CEN21LA393](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA393.md): Air Tractor AT-401B · Storm Lake, IA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 1, 2021 · N5081W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a landing approach with a tailwind that resulted in a landing overrun and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN21FA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21FA207.md): Cessna T210M · Oxford, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 2, 2021 · N1215M · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions that exceeded the airplane’s capability and his decision to attempt to takeoff from a field, which resulted in collision with a power pole/line and terrain.
- [NTSB CEN21LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA118.md): Beech 300 · Davenport, IA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 28, 2021 · N217US · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, and the flight instructor’s inadequate oversight during a simulated engine out takeoff that resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a snowbank.
- [NTSB CEN20CA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA155.md): Vans RV 3 · Independence, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 23, 2020 · N24DE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a high-speed taxi with a quartering tailwind, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a fence and terrain.
- [NTSB CEN20CA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA120.md): Aeronca 7AC · Ankeny, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 11, 2020 · N83032 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper starting procedure, which allowed the airplane to move forward over the wheel chocks and impact him and a hangar when he subsequently hand propped the engine.
- [NTSB CEN19LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA322.md): Cessna 195A · Pocahontas, IA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 6, 2019 · N9895A · Substantial damage
  > Overload failure of the left main landing gear during landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB GAA19CA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA172.md): Cessna 172 · Oskaloosa, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 11, 2019 · N334SL · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a left quartering tailwind, which resulted in a runway excursion, impact with a snowbank, and a nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA18CA545](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA545.md): Cirrus SR22 · Mason City, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 8, 2018 · N669HT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper hand propping procedure, which resulted in a runaway airplane and subsequent impact with a hangar.
- [NTSB GAA18CA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA317.md): Aeronca 7AC · Vinton, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 28, 2018 · N84163 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting tailwind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN18CA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18CA185.md): Cessna 120 · Harlan, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 16, 2018 · N77273 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s late go-around during a bounced landing, which led to an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA18CA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA156.md): Stinson 108 · Cedar Rapids, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 11, 2018 · N9457K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA17CA422](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA422.md): Piper PA32 · Marion, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 15, 2017 · N31841 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB GAA17CA578](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA578.md): Columbia Aircraft Mfg LC41 · Eagle Grove, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 3, 2017 · N711NN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN16LA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA316.md): Schabacker Konrad J Acro Sport II · Winterset, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2016 · N6214C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in an on-ground collision with two parked airplanes.
- [NTSB GAA16CA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA257.md): Aeronca 11AC · Vinton, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 19, 2016 · N85871 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and ground loop.
- [NTSB GAA16CA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA093.md): Cessna 172 · Newton, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 2, 2016 · N947SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the takeoff, resulting in a runway excursion, and airplane nose over.
- [NTSB GAA15CA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA193.md): Luscombe 8A · Oxford, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 19, 2015 · N45508 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff based on the runway and density altitude conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA15CA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA125.md): Cessna 180B · Waterloo, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 6, 2015 · N5067E · Substantial damage
  > The incorrect installation of the secondary seat stop reel which resulted in the pilot's loss of control when the seat moved full aft during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN15CA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA203.md): Cessna 195A · Independence, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 18, 2015 · N1558D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempt to land in strong crosswind conditions, resulting in his on-ground loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind that exceeded the crosswind limits of the airplane.
- [NTSB GAA15LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15LA019.md): Aeronca 7AC · Garrison, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 2015 · N83643 · Substantial damage
  > The malfunction of the right brake for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN14LA493](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA493.md): Davis Benny Christen Eagle II · Vinton, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2014 · N229HP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during landing after the airplane encountered uneven pavement at the intersection with a crossing runway.
- [NTSB CEN14LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA138.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Marion, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 2014 · N350AR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to attain a touchdown on the runway’s hard surface, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB CEN13CA529](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA529.md): Cessna 172R · Council Bluff, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2013 · N368ES · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN13CA522](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA522.md): Great Lakes 2T-1A-2 · Iowa City, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 25, 2013 · N5761Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing.
- [NTSB CEN13CA449](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA449.md): Dean David E Kitfox Classic 4 · Grinnell, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 27, 2013 · N84SD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane while landing with a crosswind.
- [NTSB CEN13CA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA290.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Pella, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 12, 2013 · N3465Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN12CA607](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA607.md): North American AT-6F · Council Bluffs, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 31, 2012 · N244GR · Substantial damage
  > An unlocking of the excessively worn tailwheel lock mechanism, which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN12CA503](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA503.md): Piper PA-16 · Keokuk, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 29, 2012 · N6834K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll in a variable crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN12LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA209.md): Walling Vans RV-3 · Larchwood, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2012 · N34WC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane after landing.
- [NTSB CEN12CA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA213.md): Cessna 172R · Council Bluffs, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 24, 2012 · N368ES · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB CEN10CA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA077.md): Cessna 172P · Ames, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 18, 2009 · N99930 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while attempting a takeoff on an ice-covered runway.
- [NTSB CEN09CA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA044.md): Cessna 172M · Carroll, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 26, 2008 · N333AE · Substantial damage
  > The improper preflight planning/decision made by the pilot in attempting a taxi in high wind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the winds.
- [NTSB CHI08CA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA074.md): Swearingen SA-226AT · Ankeny, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 5, 2008 · N120SC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the snow on the runway and the snowbank.

## 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" = 'IA' 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=IA

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