# NTSB investigations, VA: 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 ERA26LA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA315.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Rural Retreat, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 25, 2026 · N6157D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA26LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA183.md): Cessna 421 · Richmond, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Apr 18, 2026 · C-GTGR · Substantial damage
  > On April 18, 2026, about 1410 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 421C, C-GTGR, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Richmond, Virginia. The pilot and four passengers were uninjured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…
- [NTSB ERA26LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA005.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Reedville, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 4, 2025 · N289PS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s sudden incapacitation by an episode of abnormal heartbeat due to heart disease during a takeoff attempt, which resulted in a loss of directional control and runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA25LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA133.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA20-C1 · Culpeper, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 15, 2025 · N373AM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll, resulting in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA25LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA024.md): Boeing A75N1(PT17) · Williamsburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 21, 2024 · N300E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control on landing.
- [NTSB ERA24LA381](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA381.md): Walden Robert Vans Aircraft RV-7A · Williamsburg, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 13, 2024 · N65RW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to continue with an unstabilized approach which resulted in a hard landing and loss of directional control during a subsequent landing.
- [NTSB ERA24LA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA357.md): Cessna 172 · Elkwood, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 15, 2024 · N8400X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to correctly reinstall the airplane’s left seat, resulting in the movement of the seat during the takeoff roll, and the subsequent loss of control and runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA24LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA312.md): Cessna A185F · Rural Retreat, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 21, 2024 · N185GS · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA24LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA293.md): Cessna 525 · Richmond, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 30, 2024 · N865HC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in rain and gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA24LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA150.md): Cessna 170 · Chesapeake, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 21, 2024 · N9269A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop, runway excursion, and subsequent landing gear collapse.
- [NTSB ERA24LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA052.md): Stinson 108-2 · Martinsville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 30, 2023 · N9564K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a wheel landing in crosswind conditions and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a ground loop on the runway.
- [NTSB ERA24LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA005.md): Aviat A-1C-180 · Harrisonburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 7, 2023 · N13BF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the prevailing wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA23LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA312.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 · Roanoke, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 21, 2023 · N524DS · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing, and the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action.
- [NTSB ERA23LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA180.md): Cessna 421C · Leesburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 5, 2023 · N880JS · Substantial damage
  > Separation of the left man landing gear scissor hardware, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent runway excursion during landing.
- [NTSB ERA22LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA143.md): Piper PA28 · Manassas, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 2, 2022 · N5627W · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper left rudder input after power application during the touch-and-go landing which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with airport lighting equipment. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate…
- [NTSB ERA21LA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA358.md): Alon A2 · Abingdon, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 13, 2021 · N5644F · Substantial damage
  > The failure of a nosewheel steering actuator arm, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB ERA21LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA204.md): Jabiru Aircraft PTY J170-D · Winchester, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 3, 2021 · N772J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control on landing. Contributing to the outcome was the pilot’s decision to continue the aborted landing after the airplane had departed the runway surface.
- [NTSB ERA21LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA198.md): Cessna 172M · Fredericksburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 24, 2021 · N80874 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot reported that, during the landing roll, he applied brakes and the airplane veered right. He was unable to correct back to the centerline or brake effectively; the airplane exited the runway and struck an embankment before coming to rest. The…
- [NTSB ERA21LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA096.md): Taylorcraft BC12 · Topping, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 30, 2020 · N96540 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, with resulted in a ground loop and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB ERA21LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA065.md): Piper PA46 · Leesburg, VA · Incident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 6, 2020 · N282ST · Minor damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing in crosswind conditions. Contributing to the loss of control was the significantly underinflated nose landing gear tire.
- [NTSB ERA20CA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA248.md): Piper PA22 · Culpeper, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jul 10, 2020 · N8103C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control on landing resulting in a runway excursion and subsequent ground loop. Contributing to the outcome were the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial actions.
- [NTSB GAA19CA486](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA486.md): Cessna 172 · Bayse, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 4, 2019 · N424BC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB GAA19CA482](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA482.md): Piper PA 12 · Manassas, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 1, 2019 · N3447M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB GAA19CA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA351.md): Vans Vans Acft RV 6 · Culpepper, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 14, 2019 · N696SH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB ERA19TA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19TA192.md): Cessna 172 · Stafford, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Final report · May 23, 2019 · N64003 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB GAA19CA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA276.md): Piper J3C · Louisa, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 22, 2019 · N30683 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and the landing gear collapsing.
- [NTSB GAA19CA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA130.md): Cessna 172 · Hanover, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 4, 2019 · N9525V · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper decision to release the seat latch to adjust the seat position during taxi, which resulted in his inability to reach the rudder or brake pedals and a subsequent loss of directional control and impact with a ditch and fence.
- [NTSB GAA19CA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA089.md): Piper J4 · Forest, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 30, 2018 · N27838 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare and subsequent failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB GAA19CA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA047.md): Poberezny Acro Sport II · Culpeper, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 4, 2018 · N44JS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB GAA18CA550](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA550.md): Boeing B75N1 · Culpeper, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2018 · N27WE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground-loop.
- [NTSB GAA18CA513](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA513.md): Cessna 172 · Winchester, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 27, 2018 · N53051 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB GAA18CA448](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA448.md): Luscombe 8 · Lawrenceville, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2018 · N1489B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a tailwind.
- [NTSB GAA18CA414](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA414.md): North American AT · Moneta, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2018 · N29963 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate, which resulted in a bounced landing and his subsequent failure to maintain directional.
- [NTSB GAA18CA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA270.md): Jetson'S Aircam · Bumpass, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 9, 2018 · N334JS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a go-around.
- [NTSB GAA18CA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA068.md): North American T 6 · Chesapeake, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 5, 2017 · N2996Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose over.
- [NTSB GAA17CA430](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA430.md): Piper PA 28-180 · Whaleyville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2017 · N2814T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB ERA17CA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17CA216.md): Cessna 172 · Emporia, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 28, 2017 · N2460A · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed for landing and his improper landing flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB GAA17CA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA281.md): Piper PA22 · South Boston, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 15, 2017 · N31JP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA17CA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17CA149.md): North American T 6G · Culpepper, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 8, 2017 · N3167G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane and directional control during the landing roll and subsequent go-around in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA17CA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA091.md): Cessna 170 · Martinsville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 5, 2016 · N9002A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB GAA17CA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA055.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 20 · Bristow, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 31, 2016 · N781MA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during a landing attempt at night, which resulted in a delayed go-around procedure and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of recent flight experience.
- [NTSB GAA17CA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA024.md): Cessna 182 · Leesburg, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 16, 2016 · N5446N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent runway excursion.
- [NTSB GAA16CA477](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA477.md): Pacific Aerospace 750XL · Warrenton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 9, 2016 · N750SS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to set the wing flaps for takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, an aborted takeoff, and a runway overrun.
- [NTSB GAA16CA460](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA460.md): Cessna 172 · Winchester, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 30, 2016 · N2462E · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's incorrect pitch control during the landing flare, which resulted in a porpoise, a loss of directional control, and a runway excursion.
- [NTSB GAA16CA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA294.md): Bellanca 17 30 · Fredericksburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 8, 2016 · N14753 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind resulting in a runway excursion and substantial damage.
- [NTSB GAA16CA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA134.md): Cessna 172 · Newport News, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 17, 2016 · N35502 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA16CA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA098.md): Johnson Glenn L Zodiac 601 XL · Chesapeake, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 2, 2016 · N676L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing, causing the airplane to bounce and the nose gear to collapse, resulting in substantial damage to the firewall and frame.
- [NTSB GAA15CA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA078.md): Consolidated Aeronautics Lake LA4-200 · Mineral, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 16, 2015 · N1105L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a high-speed water taxi in rough water conditions, resulting in a collision with a dock.
- [NTSB ERA15LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA212.md): Gates Lear Jet 35 · Newport News, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 2 · Limited · Final report · May 12, 2015 · N80PG · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew’s inadequate preflight inspection of the nose landing gear strut, which resulted in the nosewheel not being aligned during retraction and the subsequent loss of directional control. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the nose…
- [NTSB ERA15CA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA150.md): Cessna 172S · Richmond, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 7, 2015 · N144ME · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate landing flare which resulted in a hard landing and substantial damage to the airplane.

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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" = 'VA' 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=VA

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