# NTSB investigations, MN: 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 CEN27LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN27LA018.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Lakeville, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Oct 18, 2026 · N363CT · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN26LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA158.md): Cessna A185 · Luverne, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 3, 2026 · N430RP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a gusting crosswind landing, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB CEN25LA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA375.md): Just Highlander · Forest Lake, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 11, 2025 · N442DU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during a gusty crosswind landing.
- [NTSB CEN25LA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA331.md): Elmwood Christavia · South Saint Paul, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 20, 2025 · N383JA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to land the airplane on a non-approved landing surface.
- [NTSB CEN25LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA264.md): Alon A2 · Pipestone, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 20, 2025 · N6557Q · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left brake to release due to corrosion and pitting of the caliper piston and bore, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN25LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA258.md): Zenith Stol CH701 · Blaine, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 17, 2025 · N237FC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind.
- [NTSB CEN25LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA246.md): Thorp T18 · Lake Elmo, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 6, 2025 · N18CH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain obstacle clearance during the go-around, that resulted in the tailwheel impacting a taxiway sign, a subsequent loss of control due to the damaged tailwheel, and a runway excursion during the landing.
- [NTSB CEN25LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA174.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Saint James, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 10, 2025 · N453MK · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left main landing gear tire casing and tube due to excessive wear which resulted in a loss of directional control during the landing.
- [NTSB CEN25LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA171.md): Piper PA28 · South Saint Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 5, 2025 · N7951W · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s inadvertent brake application during the touchdown, that resulted in abnormal runway contact and a loss of directional control. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the student pilot during the…
- [NTSB CEN25LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA048.md): Beech 58TC · International Falls, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 20, 2024 · N583MB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN24LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA254.md): Vans RV8 · Atwater, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 6, 2024 · N312FM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inability to stop the landing roll on a wet grass runway which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB CEN24LA381](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA381.md): Cessna 177B · Forest Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 29, 2024 · N177GW · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s delayed remedial action and failure to maintain aircraft control during the simulated forced landing.
- [NTSB CEN24LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA149.md): Van's RV-12iS · Lake Elmo, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 5, 2024 · N245EM · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and the nose gear collapsing. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s lack of experience.
- [NTSB CEN24LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA041.md): Piper J3C · Buffalo, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 17, 2023 · N30494 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a quartering headwind.
- [NTSB CEN23LA420](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA420.md): Cessna 150K · South Saint Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 17, 2023 · N6398G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent brake application during takeoff which resulted in a loss of directional control and runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper seat position.
- [NTSB CEN23LA398](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA398.md): Van's RV-12 · Crystal, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 4, 2023 · N321BT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and an overstress fracture of the nose landing gear strut.
- [NTSB CEN23LA400](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA400.md): Cessna 172N · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 3, 2023 · N5254D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a landing with a left crosswind.
- [NTSB CEN23LA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA375.md): Schweizer G-164B · Rice, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 21, 2023 · N943QC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a left crosswind.
- [NTSB CEN23LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA227.md): Kolb Twinstar · Starbuck, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 2, 2023 · N1025T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare and hard landing, which resulted in the left axle fracturing from bending overstress.
- [NTSB CEN23LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA215.md): Zenith 750 · Forest Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 1, 2023 · N827LC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during the approach to land that resulted in an excessive descent rate and impact with the runway.
- [NTSB CEN23LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA177.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Longville, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 4, 2023 · N8210R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with an unexpected windshift, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN23LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA141.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Maple Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 19, 2023 · N9088D · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with a gusting crosswind.
- [NTSB CEN23LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA122.md): Cessna 172S · Princeton, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 25, 2023 · N208SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident, was the runway condition combined with a right crosswind.
- [NTSB CEN23LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA109.md): Cessna 150 · Montevideo, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 4, 2023 · N1982Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN23LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA069.md): Cessna 150J · South St. Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 26, 2022 · N51115 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the take-off roll with a snow and ice covered runway.
- [NTSB WPR23LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA054.md): Cessna A185F · Fergus Falls, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 4, 2022 · N926HM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, resulting in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN22LA389](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA389.md): Air Tractor AT502 · Appleton, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 10, 2022 · N73194 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll with a quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB CEN22LA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA348.md): Piper J3C-65 · Sturgeon Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 29, 2022 · N42584 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff from a gravel driveway resulting in an impact with a tree.
- [NTSB CEN22LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA295.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Walker, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 1, 2022 · N1136 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action during a go-around.
- [NTSB CEN22LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA191.md): Vans RV6A · Mankato, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 4, 2022 · N5060 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing with a higher airspeed.
- [NTSB CEN21LA451](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA451.md): Christen Industries A-1 · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 23, 2021 · N2923W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in a ground loop.
- [NTSB CEN21LA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA370.md): Marlowe Thooft Just Acft Highlander · Brainerd, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 7, 2021 · N234HW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing that resulted in an impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN21LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA255.md): Cessna 140 · Alexandria, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 5, 2021 · N3697V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain aircraft and directional control during the landing in variable wind conditions resulting in abnormal contact with the terrain.
- [NTSB CEN20CA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA341.md): Grumman G164 · Rice, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Aug 16, 2020 · N997QC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane during the landing.
- [NTSB CEN20CA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA298.md): Cessna 180 · Cambridge, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 21, 2020 · N2943C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control while landing a tailwheel airplane with a slight left quartering a tailwind. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB CEN20CA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA255.md): Piper PA18A-150 · Brainerd, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 1, 2020 · N7684D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land on a shortened field and his incorrect brake application. Contributing was the flight instructor's lack of oversight.
- [NTSB CEN20CA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA206.md): Zenair CH601 · Worthington, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 31, 2020 · N638RM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive brake application during the landing roll to avoid an animal on the runway, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB CEN20CA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA101.md): Cessna A185 · Hawley, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 22, 2020 · N550FK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare and touchdown, which resulted in a bounced landing and loss of directional control and the airplane's subsequent impact with a snowbank and ground loop during an attempted go-around.
- [NTSB GAA19CA489](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA489.md): Cessna 180 · Two Harbors, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2019 · N76LG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's abrupt maneuver to try and avoid a deer during landing on a grass strip runway, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB GAA19CA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA243.md): Hanson Parakeet A4 Replica · Faribault, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 4, 2019 · N27Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare with a left crosswind, which resulted in a hard landing, collapsed landing gear, runway excursion, and nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA19CA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA118.md): Cessna 172 · Appleton, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 2, 2019 · N12181 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s loss of directional control while landing on an ice-covered runway, which resulted in a loss of directional control, and his failure to attain sufficient airspeed during a subsequent aborted landing, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB CEN18LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA295.md): Vans RV7A · Princeton, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2018 · N20342 · Substantial damage
  > A flat nosewheel tire, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to maintain directional control on landing.
- [NTSB GAA18CA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA293.md): Cessna 150 · Bemidgi, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 22, 2018 · N5999T · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a side load and subsequent failure of the left main landing gear extension casting.
- [NTSB GAA18CA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA286.md): Boeing A75N1(PT17) · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 16, 2018 · N63794 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA18CA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA186.md): Terry G. Olson Kitfox S7 Super Spor · Silver Bay, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 29, 2018 · N141AB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s hard landing and subsequent failure to maintain airspeed and bank control during the aborted landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN18LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA056.md): Cessna 172N · Maple Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2017 · N734VH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB GAA17CA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA296.md): Schweizer 269C · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 22, 2017 · N2032S · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's loss of lateral control while practicing autorotations from a hover and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a bounced landing and dynamic roll-over.
- [NTSB GAA17CA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA100.md): Cessna 150 · Warren, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 23, 2016 · N7961F · Substantial damage
  > The noncertificated pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB GAA16CA437](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA437.md): Cessna 152 · Belle Plaine, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 17, 2016 · N631TK · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper pitch technique after rotation during a short field take off, which resulted in the right wing impacting the ground and a nose gear collapse.
- [NTSB CEN16CA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16CA070.md): Cessna 172 · Rush City, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 20, 2015 · N1180U · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane and applied excessive right rudder during landing.

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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" = 'MN' 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=MN

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