# NTSB investigations, 2008: 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 ERA09CA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA118.md): Grumman American Avn. AA-5 · Brunswick, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 31, 2008 · N7138L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing flare. Contributing to the accident were the gusting winds.
- [NTSB WPR09CA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA067.md): Cessna 208B · Rock Springs, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 27, 2008 · N890FE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while taxiing. Contributing to the accident were the gusty winds.
- [NTSB CEN09CA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA112.md): Cessna 140 · Highmore, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 24, 2008 · N89418 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the flare while landing in deep snow.
- [NTSB CEN09CA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA101.md): Cessna T210L · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 24, 2008 · N732DK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land in gusty crosswinds, leading to his inability to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident were the crosswinds.
- [NTSB ERA09LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA111.md): Czech Aircraft Works SportCruiser · Emporia, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 2008 · N524SC · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the improperly marked airspeed indicator and the airplane manufacturer's improper airspeed information.
- [NTSB CEN09LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA100.md): Beechcraft 390 · Lewistown, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 2008 · N20NL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during landing on an ice-contaminated runway.
- [NTSB WPR09CA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA066.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Idaho Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 22, 2008 · N379P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident were the icy runway conditions and a snow bank.
- [NTSB WPR09CA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA063.md): Cessna 180C · Great Falls, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 21, 2008 · C-FIWA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB DCA09MA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA09MA021.md): Boeing 737-524 · Denver, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Dec 21, 2008 · N18611 · Substantial damage
  > The captain’s cessation of right rudder input, which was needed to maintain directional control of the airplane, about 4 seconds before the excursion, when the airplane encountered a strong and gusty crosswind that exceeded the captain’s training and…
- [NTSB WPR09LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA057.md): Kaman K-1200 · Santa Clarita, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2008 · N267KA · Substantial damage
  > The helicopter's encounter with a gusty crosswind condition during engine start that exceeded the helicopter's demonstrated wind envelope.
- [NTSB WPR09CA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA059.md): Cessna 210 · Sheridan, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 17, 2008 · N9619T · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel's failure to reinstall the left front pilot's seat correctly, which resulted in the pilot's loss of control and subsequent impact with a taxiway sign.
- [NTSB WPR09CA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA058.md): Cessna 140 · Preston, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 17, 2008 · N4008N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB CEN09CA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA109.md): Piper PA28 · Ely, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 17, 2008 · N845D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident were the reduced left main landing gear wheel rotation for undetermined reasons and the snow-covered runway.
- [NTSB ERA09CA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA091.md): Kimball Enterprises Pitts Model-12 · Weirdales, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 13, 2008 · N212DK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind.
- [NTSB WPR09CA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA054.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Goodyear, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 5, 2008 · N268ML · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA09LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA079.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Punta Gorda, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 2008 · N370CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a rejected takeoff. Contributing to the accident was a gust of wind.
- [NTSB CEN09CA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA081.md): Cessna A185F · Alton, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 5, 2008 · N185KS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for the crosswind during landing, resulting in loss of control of the aircraft and the subsequent nose-over of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind.
- [NTSB WPR09CA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA045.md): Piper PA-30 · Kona, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 24, 2008 · N8010Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing factors were the delayed remedial action by the check pilot, the crosswind condition, and the rough uneven…
- [NTSB ERA09CA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA065.md): Piper PA46 · Oak Island, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 18, 2008 · N6913Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident were gusting crosswinds.
- [NTSB CEN09CA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA069.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Colorado Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 18, 2008 · N905CC · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control and his failure to compensate for wind conditions. Contributing to the accident were gusting winds with a wind shear warning in effect.
- [NTSB ERA09CA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA059.md): Mooney M20R · Indian Head, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 16, 2008 · N4157 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting winds.
- [NTSB CEN09CA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA085.md): Davis Daniel T Cozy · Monte Vista, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 15, 2008 · N149CZ · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA072.md): Cessna 172I · Osh Kosh, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 14, 2008 · N35667 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while taxing in strong winds.
- [NTSB CEN09CA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA066.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Bowling Green, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 14, 2008 · N5432Z · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control during the landing sequence. A contributing factor was the sudden gusty crosswind.
- [NTSB ERA09CA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA048.md): Cessna 172 · Groton, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 11, 2008 · N91HF · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB WPR09CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA035.md): Cessna 305A · El Cajon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 10, 2008 · N5263G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN09CA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA048.md): Cessna 152 · Spring, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 3, 2008 · N47221 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the student pilot to apply appropriate actions following a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA047.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Lamar, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 1, 2008 · N3758P · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA042.md): Cessna 172H · Ingleside, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 27, 2008 · N1714F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land in crosswind conditions, leading to his inability to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident were the crosswinds.
- [NTSB CEN09LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA036.md): Cessna 180 · Justin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2008 · N1846Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing.
- [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 ERA09CA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA104.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Tallahasee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 24, 2008 · N34LM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after touchdown. Contributing to the accident were the gusting winds.
- [NTSB CEN09CA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA076.md): Cessna 170A · Butler, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 24, 2008 · N5773C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his failure to compensate for wind conditions which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB WPR09FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA019.md): Mooney M20J · Avalon, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2008 · N201EN · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff while sufficient runway remained to stop.
- [NTSB CEN09CA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA028.md): Howard Super Sky Raider · Tuscola, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 20, 2008 · N3903B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control during takeoff roll. A contributing factor was the cornfield and the pilot's lack of recent experience.
- [NTSB WPR09CA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA018.md): Beech F33A · Big Bear, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2008 · N65HP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB ERA09CA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA023.md): Piper PA-20 · Albertville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2008 · N7324K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN09CA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA027.md): Cessna 180 · Denton, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2008 · N1729F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control and subsequent "ground-loop."
- [NTSB CEN09CA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA029.md): Cessna 172 · Van Wert, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 15, 2008 · N20745 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while taxiing on the wet grass.
- [NTSB WPR09CA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA007.md): Cessna T206H · Henderson, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 9, 2008 · N206TT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN09CA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA018.md): Cameron Balloons US A-105 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 7, 2008 · N808SP · No damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the balloon during landing. Contributing to the accident were the wind gusts.
- [NTSB CEN09CA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA005.md): Cessna 180A · St. Louis, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 6, 2008 · N6180 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control during the landing.
- [NTSB ERA09CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA008.md): Aviat A-1B · Mooresville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 4, 2008 · N367SA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare while landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent experience.
- [NTSB WPR09CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA002.md): Piper J3C-65 · Lynden, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 3, 2008 · N2146M · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the tailwheel spring retaining clip for unknown reasons, which resulted in the loss of directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA09CA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA010.md): Cessna 172 · Naples, ME · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 3, 2008 · N20921 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the wet condition of the grass runway.
- [NTSB CEN09CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA002.md): Cessna 172 · Alton, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 3, 2008 · N5172J · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A contributing factor was the presence of the sign struck during the runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN09CA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA001.md): Luscombe 8A · Greeley, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 3, 2008 · N25342 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in a ground loop. Contributing to the accident was the lack of remedial action from the flight instructor.
- [NTSB SEA08CA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA215.md): North American AT-6 · Arlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 1, 2008 · N39313 · Substantial damage
  > The front seated pilot's inadequate compensation for the right quartering tailwind and failure to maintain directional control. Also causal was the rear seated pilot's inadequate remedial action and failure to regain directional control.
- [NTSB LAX08FA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08FA301.md): Cessna 172S · Fullerton, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2008 · N2190W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the takeoff checklist and verify the proper flap setting before takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN09CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA008.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Crookston, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 1, 2008 · N251ND · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A contributing factor was the student pilot's limited flight experience. Additional factors were the presence of the ditch adjacent to the runway and the resulting collapse of the…

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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 year(c."eventDate") = 2008
  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?year=2008

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