# NTSB investigations, 2014: 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 ERA15CA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA083.md): Cessna 182P · Nashville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 26, 2014 · N6063F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA15CA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA079.md): Robinson Helicopter R66 · Henniker, NH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 22, 2014 · N64HF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing, which resulted in a collision with a snow bank. Contributing to the accident was ice that covered the landing surface.
- [NTSB WPR15CA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15CA056.md): Taylorcraft BL 65 · Everett, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 7, 2014 · N27580 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in a runway excursion and collision with hangars.
- [NTSB WPR15CA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15CA053.md): Stafford Wayne H Glastar · Monroe, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 3, 2014 · N265EP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and encounter with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN15CA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA061.md): American Champion 7EC · Colorado Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 28, 2014 · N274AC · Substantial damage
  > The loss of airplane control after encountering windshear.
- [NTSB CEN15CA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA213.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Mesquite, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 23, 2014 · N580 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control while landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which exceeded the airplane's maximum demonstrated crosswind velocity.
- [NTSB CEN15CA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA058.md): Mccrary Bobby C JR RV 4 · Los Lunas, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 21, 2014 · N639JH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertently applied the left brake during the landing roll which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA15CA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA057.md): Cessna T182T · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 20, 2014 · N6004S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly set the throttle prior to engine start, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with a hangar.
- [NTSB CEN15CA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA074.md): Cessna 150L · New Buffalo, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 16, 2014 · N6985G · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action during landing. Contributing was the snow on the runway surface.
- [NTSB WPR15LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA042.md): Cessna U206G · La Verne, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2014 · N9420R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll for reasons that could not be determined, because postaccident examination of the nosewheel assembly revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR15CA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15CA041.md): Champion 7ECA · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 14, 2014 · N2563F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff roll.
- [NTSB ERA15LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA051.md): Bell Bill Kitfox 6 · Columbus, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2014 · N524MB · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional control during landing for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB ERA15CA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA043.md): Piper PA 22-150 · Old Bridge, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 3, 2014 · N7102D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control while landing the tailwheel-equipped airplane in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB CEN15CA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA037.md): Cessna 162 · Hinckley, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 30, 2014 · N165JA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's relaxing of elevator back pressure during the landing roll that induced a porpoise, loss of control, and collapsing of the nose wheel.
- [NTSB ERA15LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA039.md): Curtiss Wright P 40B · New Smyrna Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2014 · N284CF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind, which resulted in a ground loop and a subsequent runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA15CA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA037.md): Aviat S 2C · Rutland, VT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 28, 2014 · N340BF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop and subsequent substantial damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB WPR15LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA022.md): Cessna TU206G · Monument, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2014 · N4776U · Substantial damage
  > The loss of braking action during the landing roll on a gravel runway for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB ERA15CA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA033.md): Cessna 172M · Apopka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 24, 2014 · N1533V · Substantial damage
  > The student pilots improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing and loss of aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial actions.
- [NTSB WPR15CA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15CA018.md): Cessna 172 - R · Lake Havasu, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 23, 2014 · N1590W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA15CA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA027.md): Cessna A188B · Louisburg, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 23, 2014 · N731PM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN15LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA024.md): Cessna 172K · Xenia, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2014 · N79534 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the seat track mechanism, which led the pilot to inadvertently apply aft yoke and lift his feet off the rudder pedals and resulted in a loss of directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC15TA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15TA003.md): Cub Crafters CC18-180 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 19, 2014 · N537CC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while attempting to drag an off-airport landing site.
- [NTSB ERA15LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA019.md): Piper PA32 301FT · Winona, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2014 · N106C · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional control during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no anomalies.
- [NTSB WPR15LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA013.md): Beech H35 · Bountiful, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2014 · N647Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during a tailwind landing.
- [NTSB WPR15CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15CA011.md): Foxair Kitfox Light Sport · Nampa, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 12, 2014 · N725KA · Substantial damage
  > The instructor's inadequate supervision and the student's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB ERA15CA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA013.md): Champion 7FC · Reidsville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 10, 2014 · N7591B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll in gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC15CA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15CA001.md): Cessna 180J · Gustavus, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 9, 2014 · N180KN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive use of brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB WPR15CA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15CA004.md): Cessna 172S · Sedona, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 5, 2014 · N2179L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the landing roll out.
- [NTSB WPR15TA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15TA002.md): Rockwell International 690B · Grass Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 4, 2014 · N700PQ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s unstabilized approach and failure to go around and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR15CA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15CA012.md): Cessna 180 · Marion, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 2, 2014 · N156JM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB WPR14CA399](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA399.md): Cessna 172N · Thermal, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 30, 2014 · N738TJ · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing after an encounter with a dust devil.
- [NTSB ANC14CA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14CA089.md): Cessna 180 · Kodiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2014 · N2483C · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain control of the airplane while taxiing in gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN14CA528](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA528.md): Cessna 182G · Port Eads, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 28, 2014 · N2011R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to depart from a runway not suitable for takeoff, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control.
- [NTSB WPR14CA392](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA392.md): Cirrus SR22 - NO Series · Elko, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 25, 2014 · N73TW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR14CA390](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA390.md): William M Oprendek Pitts S1S · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 25, 2014 · N93DB · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the tailwheel steering assembly during maneuvering flight, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ANC14CA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14CA088.md): Piper PA 12 · Holy Cross, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 24, 2014 · N3148M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff/landing and failure to maintain control of the aircraft.
- [NTSB WPR14CA387](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA387.md): Beech E33A · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 21, 2014 · N15RJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's incorrect engine start procedures, which included improper throttle position and failure to keep the brakes applied, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent collision with a parked airplane.
- [NTSB WPR14CA384](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA384.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Meadow Creek, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 20, 2014 · N714TM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate landing flare and failure to maintain aircraft control during landing.
- [NTSB ERA14CA449](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA449.md): Cessna 182A · Bethany Center, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 20, 2014 · N3785D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a directional control of the airplane during gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR14CA380](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA380.md): Cessna 170B · Portland, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 19, 2014 · N3210A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing.
- [NTSB ERA14LA448](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA448.md): Cessna 172M · Leesburg, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2014 · N13394 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s delayed remedial action and his subsequent loss of directional control during landing on a wet runway for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no anomalies.
- [NTSB ERA14CA447](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA447.md): Cub Crafters CC11 100 · Culpepper, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 19, 2014 · N749KY · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both pilots to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN14WA509](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14WA509.md): Maule M 7-235B · Le Touquet, France · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 17, 2014 · N1027G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC14CA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14CA084.md): Piper PA 18-150 · Cantwell, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2014 · N1879P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff from an off-airport site, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN14CA501](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA501.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Longville, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 16, 2014 · N6081K · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control during an attempted go-around following a multiple bounce landing
- [NTSB CEN14LA497](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA497.md): Darney Glasair III · Austin, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2014 · N39RD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s use of an improper attitude and airspeed during landing followed by excessive braking, which resulted in the airplane wheelbarrowing on the runway and a subsequent loss of directional control.
- [NTSB WPR14CA372](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA372.md): Found Acft Canada FBA 2C1 · Cascade, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 11, 2014 · N500FA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ANC14CA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14CA081.md): Maule M 5-235C · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 8, 2014 · N56332 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive taxi speed, which resulted in a loss of control.
- [NTSB WPR14CA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA366.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Black Rock City, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2014 · N31273 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's disorientation as a result of dust which reduced visibility.
- [NTSB CEN14LA489](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA489.md): Gallager John C Glasair · Highland Heights, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2014 · N4PX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of aircraft control during landing, and his failure to maintain directional control.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/230/sequence.md?year=2014&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") = 2014
  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=2014

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