NTSB investigations, IA

41 cases where the sequence of events included Loss of control on ground.

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duckdb -csv -c "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\" = 'IA' 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"

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NTSB WPR26LA317Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openBoeing A75N1(PT17) · Cedar Rapids, IAAug 25, 2026 · N48188 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN26LA113Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCostruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P-MENTOR · Des Moines, IAThe solo student pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a runway excursion.Feb 11, 2026 · N316VV · Substantial damageNTSB CEN25LA303Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-400A · Lamoni, IAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during an aborted takeoff.Aug 3, 2025 · N3157B · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24LA154Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDehavilland Tiger Moth DH 82A · Council Bluffs, IAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff with a direct gusting crosswind.Apr 10, 2024 · N675LF · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24LA123Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Clarion, IAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare in a crosswind with gusts.Feb 26, 2024 · N35719 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23LA428Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 17-31A · Maurice, IAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing.Aug 30, 2023 · N14723 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23LA251Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180 · Osceola, IAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the tailwheel equipped airplane during a crosswind landing.Jun 21, 2023 · N3127C · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21LA433Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Council Bluffs, IAThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a touch and go landing.Sep 15, 2021 · N767CG · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21LA393Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-401B · Storm Lake, IAThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a landing approach with a tailwind that resulted in a landing overrun and impact with terrain.Sep 1, 2021 · N5081W · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21FA207Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna T210M · Oxford, IAThe pilot’s loss of directional control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions that exceeded the airplane’s capability and his decision to attempt to takeoff from a field, which resulted in collision with a power pole/line and terrain.May 2, 2021 · N1215M · DestroyedNTSB CEN21LA118Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 300 · Davenport, IAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, and the flight instructor’s inadequate oversight during a simulated engine out takeoff that resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a snowbank.Jan 28, 2021 · N217US · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20CA155Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportVans RV 3 · Independence, IAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a high-speed taxi with a quartering tailwind, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a fence and terrain.Apr 23, 2020 · N24DE · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20CA120Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Ankeny, IAThe pilot's improper starting procedure, which allowed the airplane to move forward over the wheel chocks and impact him and a hangar when he subsequently hand propped the engine.Mar 11, 2020 · N83032 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN19LA322Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 195A · Pocahontas, IAOverload failure of the left main landing gear during landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.Sep 6, 2019 · N9895A · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA172Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Oskaloosa, IAThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a left quartering tailwind, which resulted in a runway excursion, impact with a snowbank, and a nose-over.Mar 11, 2019 · N334SL · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA545Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Mason City, IAThe pilot’s improper hand propping procedure, which resulted in a runaway airplane and subsequent impact with a hangar.Sep 8, 2018 · N669HT · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA317Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Vinton, IAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting tailwind conditions.May 28, 2018 · N84163 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN18CA185Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 120 · Harlan, IAThe pilot’s late go-around during a bounced landing, which led to an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.May 16, 2018 · N77273 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA156Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportStinson 108 · Cedar Rapids, IAThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a nose-over.Mar 11, 2018 · N9457K · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA422Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA32 · Marion, IAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.Jul 15, 2017 · N31841 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA578Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportColumbia Aircraft Mfg LC41 · Eagle Grove, IAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions.Jul 3, 2017 · N711NN · Substantial damageNTSB CEN16LA316Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchabacker Konrad J Acro Sport II · Winterset, IAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in an on-ground collision with two parked airplanes.Aug 9, 2016 · N6214C · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA257Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Vinton, IAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and ground loop.May 19, 2016 · N85871 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA093Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Newton, IAThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the takeoff, resulting in a runway excursion, and airplane nose over.Jan 2, 2016 · N947SP · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA193Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Oxford, IAThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff based on the runway and density altitude conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.Jul 19, 2015 · N45508 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA125Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180B · Waterloo, IAThe incorrect installation of the secondary seat stop reel which resulted in the pilot's loss of control when the seat moved full aft during takeoff.Jun 6, 2015 · N5067E · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15CA203Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 195A · Independence, IAThe pilot's attempt to land in strong crosswind conditions, resulting in his on-ground loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind that exceeded the crosswind limits of the airplane.Apr 18, 2015 · N1558D · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Garrison, IAThe malfunction of the right brake for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.Mar 9, 2015 · N83643 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14LA493Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDavis Benny Christen Eagle II · Vinton, IAThe pilot's loss of directional control during landing after the airplane encountered uneven pavement at the intersection with a crossing runway.Sep 3, 2014 · N229HP · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14LA138Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 46-350P · Marion, IAThe pilot’s failure to attain a touchdown on the runway’s hard surface, which resulted in a loss of directional control.Feb 11, 2014 · N350AR · Substantial damageNTSB CEN13CA529Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Council Bluff, IAThe student pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff.Sep 4, 2013 · N368ES · Substantial damageNTSB CEN13CA522Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGreat Lakes 2T-1A-2 · Iowa City, IAThe pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing.Aug 25, 2013 · N5761Z · Substantial damageNTSB CEN13CA449Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDean David E Kitfox Classic 4 · Grinnell, IAThe pilot did not maintain control of the airplane while landing with a crosswind.Jul 27, 2013 · N84SD · Substantial damageNTSB CEN13CA290Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Pella, IAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.May 12, 2013 · N3465Z · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12CA607Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportNorth American AT-6F · Council Bluffs, IAAn unlocking of the excessively worn tailwheel lock mechanism, which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing.Aug 31, 2012 · N244GR · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12CA503Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-16 · Keokuk, IAThe pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll in a variable crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion.Jul 29, 2012 · N6834K · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA209Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportWalling Vans RV-3 · Larchwood, IAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane after landing.Mar 28, 2012 · N34WC · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12CA213Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Council Bluffs, IAThe student pilot’s improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.Mar 24, 2012 · N368ES · Substantial damageNTSB CEN10CA077Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172P · Ames, IAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while attempting a takeoff on an ice-covered runway.Dec 18, 2009 · N99930 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09CA044Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172M · Carroll, IAThe improper preflight planning/decision made by the pilot in attempting a taxi in high wind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the winds.Oct 26, 2008 · N333AE · Substantial damageNTSB CHI08CA074Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSwearingen SA-226AT · Ankeny, IAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the snow on the runway and the snowbank.Feb 5, 2008 · N120SC · Substantial damage