# NTSB investigations, 2010: 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 WPR11CA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA097.md): Cessna 180 · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 31, 2010 · N67F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing that resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB CEN11CA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA140.md): Rockwell International 114A · North Lima, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 30, 2010 · N527GT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing touchdown.
- [NTSB ERA11CA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA096.md): Cessna 172S · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 23, 2010 · N385ME · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s attempt to take off with full flaps.
- [NTSB WPR11LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA081.md): Apollo AS-III · Poipu, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2010 · N157AP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's lack of compliance with manufacturer's guidance for care and handling of the aircraft combined with incomplete preflight inspections, which resulted in an undetected material failure of the nose cone.
- [NTSB CEN11CA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA126.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Hemphill, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 22, 2010 · N841SA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper decision to carry an unauthorized passenger and the passenger’s loss of control of the helicopter during take-off.
- [NTSB ANC11LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11LA006.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Saint Michael, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2010 · N45052 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of directional control during landing due to a flat nose wheel tire, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with trees.
- [NTSB CEN11CA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA131.md): Cessna 152 · Bolingbrook, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 19, 2010 · N5437M · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB WPR11LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA075.md): Mooney M20J · Chino, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 2010 · N4326H · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to properly position the flaps for the takeoff, failure to maintain airplane control during the procedure, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB ERA11LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA084.md): Aeronca 7CCM · Rochester, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 2010 · N2053E · Substantial damage
  > The out-of-rig condition of the tailwheel lock, which resulted in a loss of directional control on landing.
- [NTSB CEN11CA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA122.md): Cessna 170B · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 11, 2010 · N1634D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB ERA11CA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA092.md): Haeussler Ray Sonex · Buffalo, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 29, 2010 · N469SA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff due to his abrupt advancing of the throttle.
- [NTSB WPR11CA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA060.md): Burkhart Grob G-103A Twin II Acro · Warner Springs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 26, 2010 · N855BG · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor's inadequate compensation for the crosswind and delayed remedial action during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB ERA11CA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA061.md): Cessna 172N · Gaithersburg, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 14, 2010 · N249ER · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate use of the rudder, and subsequent loss of directional control.
- [NTSB ERA11WA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11WA073.md): Swearingen SA227 · Andahuaylas, Peru · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 13, 2010 · N781C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR11LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA044.md): Piper PA30 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2010 · N628R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's impairment by an undiagnosed medical condition, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent collision with a building during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to fly when he was not feeling…
- [NTSB ERA11LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA063.md): Aeronca 7AC · Merritt Island, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2010 · N82934 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing, which resulted in a main landing gear collapse and subsequent runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA11CA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA053.md): Luscombe 8A · Hot Springs, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 6, 2010 · N71102 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind during landing.
- [NTSB WPR11CA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA037.md): Cessna 172S · Port Townsend, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 4, 2010 · N14511 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare/touchdown while landing, resulting in a loss of directional control and a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR11CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA035.md): Cessna 172S · Branscomb, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 1, 2010 · N3542V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during the landing roll on an unimproved airstrip.
- [NTSB CEN11CA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA121.md): Piper J3C-65 · Cypress, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 31, 2010 · N41458 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB ERA11CA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA039.md): Cessna 172P · Tampa, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 28, 2010 · N612CB · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a short-field takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR11CA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA033.md): Medway Raven · Benson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 27, 2010 · N75784 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of the runway condition and failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR11CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA030.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Pahrump, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 27, 2010 · N7807D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent activation of brakes upon touchdown, resulting in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB CEN11CA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA059.md): Hawker MK-20 Sea Fury · Breakenridge, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 20, 2010 · C-FGAT · Substantial damage
  > The improperly adjusted brakes and the pilot's failure to lock the tailwheel, resulting in a loss of directional control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to continue flying the airplane with a known brake deficiency.
- [NTSB WPR11CA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA028.md): Cessna 195 · Wells, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2010 · C-GEMO · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB ERA11IA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11IA026.md): Short Bros. & Harland Shorts SC7 Skyvan · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2010 · N80GB · Minor damage
  > The flightcrew’s failure to maintain directional control while initiating an engine reverse after landing.
- [NTSB ERA11CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA035.md): Boeing PT17 · Fayetteville, WV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 17, 2010 · N55464 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB ANC11CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA003.md): Piper PA-12 · Merrill Field Airport, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 16, 2010 · N4229M · Substantial damage
  > The certificated flight instructor's failure to apply the correct remedial actions to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB CEN11CA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA021.md): Maule MXT-7-180A · Almyra, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 15, 2010 · N125HS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper touchdown point and delayed decision to execute a go-around, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR11CA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA014.md): Boeing A75N1(PT17) · Palm Springs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 12, 2010 · N66940 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, resulting in a ground loop.
- [NTSB CEN11CA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA026.md): Cessna 180 · Farmington, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 10, 2010 · N9277C · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot and the flight instructor to maintain directional control of the airplane during a training maneuver.
- [NTSB CEN11CA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA039.md): Aeronca 7AC · Mount Vernon, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 9, 2010 · N81412 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control while taxiing.
- [NTSB CEN11CA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA015.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Richmond, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 8, 2010 · N38205 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's diverted attention to a landing gear indicator light that led to a loss of directional control and subsequent impact with terrain while taxiing.
- [NTSB ANC11CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA002.md): Cessna 170B · Minto Flats, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 3, 2010 · N2792C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, resulting in a loss of control.
- [NTSB WPR11CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA008.md): Cessna 172N · Salem, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 2, 2010 · N545DS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN11CA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA019.md): Cessna 195 · Midland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 2, 2010 · N4666T · Substantial damage
  > The private pilot’s loss of control during the landing roll and the certificated flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB ANC11CA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA001.md): Piper PA-12 · Chena Hot Springs, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 2, 2010 · N4166M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and collision with trees.
- [NTSB ERA11LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA011.md): Grumman G164 · Edison, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2010 · N48417 · Substantial damage
  > Leakage of hydraulic fluid from the internal fuselage line fitting, resulting in a subsequent loss of the right brake’s effectiveness.
- [NTSB WPR10LA479](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA479.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Spokane, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2010 · N90SE · Substantial damage
  > The failure of a manufacturing splice of the right main landing gear tire’s inner tube, which resulted in a deflated tire and a consequent loss of directional control on landing.
- [NTSB CEN10CA576](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA576.md): Cessna 172M · Belle Plaine, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 28, 2010 · N9659Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control due to an encounter with soft terrain while landing.
- [NTSB WPR10CA471](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA471.md): Cessna 195 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 26, 2010 · N1558D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, resulting in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA10CA500](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA500.md): Boeing A75N1 · Bealeton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 24, 2010 · N65648 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot under instruction’s improper recovery from a bounced landing and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a ground loop and collision with trees.
- [NTSB WPR10LA462](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA462.md): Cosmos Phase II · El Mirage, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2010 · N56078 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight and starting procedures, which resulted in an inadvertent takeoff with the gust lock still installed.
- [NTSB WPR10CA461](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA461.md): Dehavilland Beaver DHC-2 MK.1 · Renton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 19, 2010 · N24150 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the float-equipped airplane during an aborted water takeoff, resulting in a dragged wing.
- [NTSB CEN10CA547](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA547.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Houma, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 19, 2010 · N436ND · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the crosswind while landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB ANC10CA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10CA095.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Coal Creek, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2010 · N9764P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA10CA480](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA480.md): Powrachute Airwolf 912 · Pleasant Garden, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 15, 2010 · N377JA · No damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control on takeoff during an encounter with a wind gust.
- [NTSB CEN10CA552](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA552.md): Cessna 172P · Stow, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 15, 2010 · N97921 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ANC10CA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10CA102.md): Piper PA-12 · Windy Forks Strip, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 13, 2010 · N2534M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing on a rough/uneven airstrip.
- [NTSB ERA10CA476](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA476.md): Goodman Robert Bruce RV-4 · Gainesville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2010 · N311U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid marked power lines during low-level flight over a lake.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230/sequence.md?year=2010&page=2

## 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") = 2010
  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=2010

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