# NTSB investigations, 2011: 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 ERA12CA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA129.md): Koth Larry Jabiru Calypso · Mansfield, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 30, 2011 · N344MK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s not closing the throttle upon landing and his improper adjustment of the airplane’s brakes.
- [NTSB CEN12CA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA130.md): Maule M-7-235 · Eldorado, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 28, 2011 · N6129T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and decision-making, which resulted in a loss of control during a crosswind landing.
- [NTSB CEN12CA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA117.md): Luscombe 8E · Atchison, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 17, 2011 · N71911 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR12CA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA061.md): Grumman AA5 · Furnace Creek, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 10, 2011 · N28870 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, and loss of directional control.
- [NTSB CEN12CA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA099.md): Cessna 172N · Wauseon, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 3, 2011 · N737ET · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's loss of directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ERA12CA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA094.md): Nuse George F1H Rocket · Caroleen, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 2, 2011 · N295JS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain directional control during takeoff at night due to his distraction with a dropped flashlight, and he delayed his decision to abort the takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR12CA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA049.md): Cessna 172K · Napa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 28, 2011 · N7952A · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare, inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, and loss of directional control.
- [NTSB ERA12CA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA083.md): Cessna 162 · Lincoln Park, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 25, 2011 · N5216J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of airplane control, a runway excursion, and collision with trees.
- [NTSB CEN12CA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA081.md): Fenton Davis DA-2A · Center, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 23, 2011 · N808F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for gusty, crosswind conditions while landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane.
- [NTSB WPR12LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA045.md): Stinson 108-1 · Boulder City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 2011 · N9016K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing with a gusting crosswind.
- [NTSB ERA12CA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA075.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Pine Mountain, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 18, 2011 · N39836 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN12LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA066.md): Piaggio Aero Industries P180 · Flint, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2011 · N168SL · Substantial damage
  > The captain's failure to maintain directional control during landing with one engine inoperative. Contributing to the accident was an improperly installed clevis pin in the left engine power lever, the crew’s delay in accurately identifying their heading, and…
- [NTSB WPR12CA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA038.md): Cessna 172S · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 12, 2011 · N24350 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN12CA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA065.md): Cessna 182J · Alexandria, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 12, 2011 · N3051F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the night landing.
- [NTSB CEN12CA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA062.md): Beech 58 · Connersville, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 11, 2011 · N6685S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB WPR12CA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA033.md): Casler Scott CX-4 · San Carlos, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 9, 2011 · N5089Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN12CA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA054.md): Silvaire Luscombe 8F · Woodward, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 4, 2011 · N2099B · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s hard landing and subsequent loss of directional control.
- [NTSB ERA12LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA061.md): Cessna 172R · Frederick, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2011 · N212CF · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s inadequate directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR12CA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA028.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Grangeville, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 30, 2011 · N82213 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN12LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA056.md): Cessna 182K · Branson West, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2011 · N2893R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure that his seat was in a locked position before takeoff, which resulted in the seat sliding rearward and the subsequent loss of directional control.
- [NTSB CEN12CA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA042.md): Piper PA-18-150 · West Fargo, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 24, 2011 · N7949 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive use of brakes during the landing roll before the tailwheel had made sustained contact with the runway.
- [NTSB ANC12CA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA005.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Portage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 22, 2011 · N82481 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.
- [NTSB CEN12CA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA028.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Brookings, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 18, 2011 · N8485D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions while landing.
- [NTSB CEN12CA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA038.md): Pipistrel Sinus 912 · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 16, 2011 · N9013H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the motor-glider while landing in gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN12CA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA024.md): Waco Classic YMF-F5C · Moriarty, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 16, 2011 · N415WW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA12CA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA037.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Deland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 15, 2011 · N929SC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA12CA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA029.md): Cessna 180H · Houston, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 15, 2011 · N4764U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN12CA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA029.md): Hunt Sparrowhawk · Blair, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 15, 2011 · N29HT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/builder’s inadequate installation of a nosewheel steering component, which resulted in a shimmy and a loss of directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB WPR12CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA011.md): Cessna 170B · Ramona, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 14, 2011 · N8261A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR12CA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA007.md): Great Lakes 2T-1A · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 13, 2011 · N502GL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive brake application during landing.
- [NTSB ERA12CA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA168.md): Maule MX-7-180C · Zelienople, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 12, 2011 · N567HW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN12CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA011.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 11, 2011 · N777XG · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a bounced landing from which he was unable to recover.
- [NTSB ERA12LA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA358.md): Cessna 182C · Efland, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 2011 · N8527T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a collision with a ditch.
- [NTSB ERA12CA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA116.md): Cessna 188 · Starkville, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 8, 2011 · N5424E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN12LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA013.md): Wilhelm Calidus · Thompsonville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2011 · N455BW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot 's inability to maintain control of the gyrocraft during the landing roll for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA12LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA016.md): Cessna 180J · Norfolk, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2011 · N180RN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control during takeoff for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN12TA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12TA004.md): Eurocopter EC120B · McAllen, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Oct 4, 2011 · N3925A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the collective while landing, which resulted in an unrecoverable forward pitching moment. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper decision not to go-around.
- [NTSB CEN12CA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA005.md): Campbell John Mustang II · Brush, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 2, 2011 · N287BM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during taxi, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ANC11CA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA112.md): Cessna 180 · Haines, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 27, 2011 · N3126D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff in a float-equipped airplane for an undetermined reason, which resulted in the airplane colliding with trees and the shore.
- [NTSB ANC11CA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA111.md): Cessna 180H · Chenga Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 27, 2011 · N9083M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an obstruction while landing at an off-airport site, resulting in a loss of control.
- [NTSB WPR11CA466](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA466.md): Cessna 172S · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 26, 2011 · N169ME · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB WPR11CA465](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA465.md): Cessna 182 · Roosevelt, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 25, 2011 · N92554 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB WPR11CA464](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA464.md): Cessna 180 · Orcas Island, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 24, 2011 · N9361C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB ANC11CA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA096.md): Cessna 170B · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 20, 2011 · N2810C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while taking off with a gusting crosswind.
- [NTSB CEN11LA658](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA658.md): Mark Divita RV-8 · Lancaster, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2011 · N98D · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the tailwheel to remain locked during a crosswind landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB CEN11CA668](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA668.md): Cessna R172K · Jonesboro, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2011 · N758DZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while taxiing.
- [NTSB CEN11CA655](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA655.md): Beech B90 · Hillsboro, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2011 · N125A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain a proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway undershoot.
- [NTSB ANC11CA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA104.md): Cessna 170B · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2011 · N4597C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience/training in tailwheel-equipped airplanes.
- [NTSB WPR11CA455](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA455.md): Cessna 180H · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 16, 2011 · N180HR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB CEN11CA644](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA644.md): Cessna 120 · Camden, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2011 · N89954 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadvertent braking during taxi.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230/sequence.md?year=2011&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") = 2011
  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=2011

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