# NTSB investigations, ID: 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 WPR26LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA304.md): Cessna 180 · McCall, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Aug 16, 2026 · N2984C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR26LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA195.md): Cessna 180 · Arco, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 18, 2026 · N2479C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a right crosswind.
- [NTSB WPR26LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA102.md): Cessna 172M · Nampa, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 5, 2026 · N4464R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to verify that the seat locking pins were fully engaged before takeoff, which allowed the seat to slide aft during the takeoff roll and resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB WPR26LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA029.md): Roderick James Willmore Kitfox S7 Supersport · Kilgore, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 18, 2025 · N98RW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the separation of the control stick grip.
- [NTSB WPR26LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA024.md): Piper PA-18 · Paris, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 17, 2025 · N1755A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain directional control during landing and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR25LA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA297.md): Cessna 172 · Hayden, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 26, 2025 · N7373A · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s inability to maintain control of the airplane during a sudden wind gust resulting in the airplane coming to rest inverted.
- [NTSB WPR25LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA280.md): Weaver Harmon Rocket · Hayden, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 17, 2025 · N686X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR25LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA186.md): Kohut Mark A Murphy SR 2500 · Challis, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 18, 2025 · N6161C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR25LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA125.md): Cessna 190 · Idaho Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 11, 2025 · N190CG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR24LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA322.md): Vans RV-12 · Paris, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 27, 2024 · N916PH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly configure the flaps, which resulted in a loss of directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR24LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA311.md): Cub Crafters CC11 · Grand View, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 23, 2024 · N30YC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control after encountering a dust devil during taxi.
- [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 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 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 WPR24LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA209.md): Cessna 180 · Chamberlain Guard Station, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 22, 2024 · N4722B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff which resulted in a collision with a rodent hole and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB WPR24LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA203.md): Joseph H Mason Bearhawk Patrol · Twin Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 18, 2024 · N357MB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR24LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA199.md): Cessna A185E · Nampa, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 13, 2024 · N2768J · Substantial damage
  > Loss of directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB WPR24LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA170.md): Cessna 180J · McCall, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 28, 2024 · N275DM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a gusty right crosswind.
- [NTSB WPR24LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA149.md): Cessna 150F · Bonners Ferry, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 13, 2024 · N3505L · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR24LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA147.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Emmett, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 12, 2024 · N3915P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing roll due to a loose tailwheel leaf spring assembly.
- [NTSB WPR24LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA079.md): Cessna 180 · Featherville, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 18, 2024 · N2975A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during taxi, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR24LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA027.md): Kitfox S5 · Ririe, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 4, 2023 · N88VJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent excessive use of brakes which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB WPR24LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA008.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Caldwell, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 9, 2023 · N838SH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, resulting in a roll over.
- [NTSB WPR23FA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23FA301.md): Glasair Glastar · Idaho City, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 4, 2023 · N617G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB WPR23LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA292.md): John Espe Cruiser · Buhl, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 29, 2023 · N314E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during landing with a gusting tail wind.
- [NTSB WPR23LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA246.md): Black Sheep CCX-1865 · Big Creek Ranger Station, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 28, 2023 · N510US · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to identify the wet landing surface and his subsequent inability to maintain directional control and stop during landing on the unimproved grass runway, which resulted in a runway excursion and unintentional ground loop.
- [NTSB WPR23LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA237.md): Cessna 182F · Idaho Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 21, 2023 · N3531Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing with a gusting crosswind.
- [NTSB WPR23LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA227.md): Camille E Patch Calidus · Jerome, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 9, 2023 · N800YA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in rollover.
- [NTSB WPR23LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA211.md): Rockwell International S-2R · Paul, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 3, 2023 · N4894X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control on the takeoff roll, resulting in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR23LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA144.md): Keskimaki Charles A Kitfox · Rigby, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 27, 2023 · N89CK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain directional control during landing and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB WPR23LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA102.md): Cessna 175 · Hayden, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 31, 2023 · N9235B · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gearbox assembly due to fatigue cracking, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR23LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA106.md): Piper PA-22 · Sandpoint, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 30, 2023 · N1791P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing and subsequent failure to maintain clearance from a snow berm during a go around.
- [NTSB WPR23LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA090.md): Maule MX-7-160 · Minidoka, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 16, 2023 · N30737 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control during landing on a contaminated runway.
- [NTSB WPR22LA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA319.md): Cessna 305C (0-1E) · Rexburg, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 27, 2022 · N305SU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the landing roll on a wet airstrip.
- [NTSB WPR22LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA248.md): Cessna T210R · Stanley, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 7, 2022 · N6353U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to provide adequate braking during a tailwind landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR22LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA222.md): Cubcrafters CC11-160 · Hailey, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 22, 2022 · N161CC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB WPR22LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA217.md): Cub Crafters CC19-215 · McCall, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 9, 2022 · N61KT · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional control during the landing roll due to a fractured brake line fitting on the brake caliper.
- [NTSB WPR22LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA155.md): Cessna 170B · Boise, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 17, 2022 · N2929D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instructions failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB WPR22LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA139.md): Aviat A-1B · Swan Valley, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 30, 2022 · N35AH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the landing roll on a snow-covered runway surface.
- [NTSB WPR22LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA120.md): Piper PA-18 · Nampa, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 7, 2022 · N968SW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind.
- [NTSB WPR22LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA104.md): Christopher P Gage Shortfield Explorer · Coeur d'Alene, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 18, 2022 · N141E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare which, resulted in a bounced landing, loss of airplane control and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB WPR22LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA103.md): Taylorcraft BC12-65 · Murphy, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 18, 2022 · N36430 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR22LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA029.md): Cubcrafters CC11-160 · Challis, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 4, 2021 · N727SS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control after the airplane encountered a gust of wind during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR21LA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA361.md): Maule MX-7-180A · Elk River, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 25, 2021 · N31876 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a fence.
- [NTSB WPR21LA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA347.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Stanley, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 15, 2021 · N529PE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during landing with a gusting crosswind which, resulted in a hard landing and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR21LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA302.md): Piper J3C-65 · Sandpoint, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 24, 2021 · N946PD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind which, resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR21LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA281.md): Piper PA-20 · Cascade, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 18, 2021 · N2712A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR21LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA267.md): Just JA30 Superstol · May, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 11, 2021 · N17VP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground-loop and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR21LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA229.md): Maule M-4 · Cascade, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 2, 2021 · N4718T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a ditch, which resulted in impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR21LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA190.md): Piper PA-18-105 Special · Coeur d' Alene, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 11, 2021 · N7296K · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, and the flight instructors delayed remedial action which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.

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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" = 'ID' 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=ID

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