NTSB investigations, MN
93 cases where the sequence of events included Loss of control on ground.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 8 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 4 |
| 2010 | 4 |
| 2011 | 4 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2015 | 4 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 7 |
| 2026 | 2 |
Where
Latest cases
Query with SQL
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\" = 'MN' 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"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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" = 'MN' 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
Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB CEN27LA018Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCirrus Design SR22 · Lakeville, MNNTSB CEN26LA158Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185 · Luverne, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a gusting crosswind landing, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.NTSB CEN25LA375Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportJust Highlander · Forest Lake, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during a gusty crosswind landing.NTSB CEN25LA331Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportElmwood Christavia · South Saint Paul, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to land the airplane on a non-approved landing surface.NTSB CEN25LA264Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAlon A2 · Pipestone, MNThe failure of the left brake to release due to corrosion and pitting of the caliper piston and bore, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB CEN25LA258Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportZenith Stol CH701 · Blaine, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind.NTSB CEN25LA246Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportThorp T18 · Lake Elmo, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain obstacle clearance during the go-around, that resulted in the tailwheel impacting a taxiway sign, a subsequent loss of control due to the damaged tailwheel, and a runway excursion during the landing.NTSB CEN25LA174Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · Saint James, MNThe failure of the left main landing gear tire casing and tube due to excessive wear which resulted in a loss of directional control during the landing.NTSB CEN25LA171Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · South Saint Paul, MNThe student pilot’s inadvertent brake application during the touchdown, that resulted in abnormal runway contact and a loss of directional control. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the student pilot during the…NTSB CEN25LA048Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 58TC · International Falls, MNThe pilot’s loss of directional control during landing.NTSB CEN24LA254Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV8 · Atwater, MNThe pilot’s inability to stop the landing roll on a wet grass runway which resulted in a runway overrun.NTSB CEN24LA381Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 177B · Forest Lake, MNThe flight instructor’s delayed remedial action and failure to maintain aircraft control during the simulated forced landing.NTSB CEN24LA149Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportVan's RV-12iS · Lake Elmo, MNThe student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and the nose gear collapsing. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s lack of experience.NTSB CEN24LA041Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper J3C · Buffalo, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a quartering headwind.NTSB CEN23LA420Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150K · South Saint Paul, MNThe pilot’s inadvertent brake application during takeoff which resulted in a loss of directional control and runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper seat position.NTSB CEN23LA398Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportVan's RV-12 · Crystal, MNThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and an overstress fracture of the nose landing gear strut.NTSB CEN23LA400Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Eden Prairie, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a landing with a left crosswind.NTSB CEN23LA375Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Rice, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a left crosswind.NTSB CEN23LA227Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportKolb Twinstar · Starbuck, MNThe pilot’s improper landing flare and hard landing, which resulted in the left axle fracturing from bending overstress.NTSB CEN23LA215Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportZenith 750 · Forest Lake, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during the approach to land that resulted in an excessive descent rate and impact with the runway.NTSB CEN23LA177Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Longville, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with an unexpected windshift, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB CEN23LA141Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Maple Lake, MNThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with a gusting crosswind.NTSB CEN23LA122Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172S · Princeton, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident, was the runway condition combined with a right crosswind.NTSB CEN23LA109Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Montevideo, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB CEN23LA069Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150J · South St. Paul, MNThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the take-off roll with a snow and ice covered runway.NTSB WPR23LA054Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna A185F · Fergus Falls, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, resulting in a runway excursion.NTSB CEN22LA389Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT502 · Appleton, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll with a quartering tailwind.NTSB CEN22LA348Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Sturgeon Lake, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff from a gravel driveway resulting in an impact with a tree.NTSB CEN22LA295Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18-135 · Walker, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action during a go-around.NTSB CEN22LA191Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV6A · Mankato, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing with a higher airspeed.NTSB CEN21LA451Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportChristen Industries A-1 · Eden Prairie, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll resulting in a ground loop.NTSB CEN21LA370Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMarlowe Thooft Just Acft Highlander · Brainerd, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing that resulted in an impact with terrain.NTSB CEN21LA255Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 140 · Alexandria, MNThe pilot did not maintain aircraft and directional control during the landing in variable wind conditions resulting in abnormal contact with the terrain.NTSB CEN20CA341Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportGrumman G164 · Rice, MNThe pilot did not maintain control of the airplane during the landing.NTSB CEN20CA298Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Cambridge, MNThe pilot's loss of directional control while landing a tailwheel airplane with a slight left quartering a tailwind. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.NTSB CEN20CA255Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPiper PA18A-150 · Brainerd, MNThe pilot's decision to land on a shortened field and his incorrect brake application. Contributing was the flight instructor's lack of oversight.NTSB CEN20CA206Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportZenair CH601 · Worthington, MNThe pilot's excessive brake application during the landing roll to avoid an animal on the runway, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB CEN20CA101Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna A185 · Hawley, MNThe pilot's improper landing flare and touchdown, which resulted in a bounced landing and loss of directional control and the airplane's subsequent impact with a snowbank and ground loop during an attempted go-around.NTSB GAA19CA489Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Two Harbors, MNThe pilot's abrupt maneuver to try and avoid a deer during landing on a grass strip runway, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB GAA19CA243Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHanson Parakeet A4 Replica · Faribault, MNThe pilot's improper landing flare with a left crosswind, which resulted in a hard landing, collapsed landing gear, runway excursion, and nose-over.NTSB GAA19CA118Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Appleton, MNThe student pilot’s loss of directional control while landing on an ice-covered runway, which resulted in a loss of directional control, and his failure to attain sufficient airspeed during a subsequent aborted landing, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB CEN18LA295Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportVans RV7A · Princeton, MNA flat nosewheel tire, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to maintain directional control on landing.NTSB GAA18CA293Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Bemidgi, MNThe student pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a side load and subsequent failure of the left main landing gear extension casting.NTSB GAA18CA286Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing A75N1(PT17) · Eden Prairie, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in crosswind conditions.NTSB GAA18CA186Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTerry G. Olson Kitfox S7 Super Spor · Silver Bay, MNThe pilot’s hard landing and subsequent failure to maintain airspeed and bank control during the aborted landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN18LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Maple Lake, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB GAA17CA296Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchweizer 269C · Eden Prairie, MNThe student pilot's loss of lateral control while practicing autorotations from a hover and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in a bounced landing and dynamic roll-over.NTSB GAA17CA100Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Warren, MNThe noncertificated pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB GAA16CA437Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Belle Plaine, MNThe student pilot's improper pitch technique after rotation during a short field take off, which resulted in the right wing impacting the ground and a nose gear collapse.NTSB CEN16CA070Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Rush City, MNThe student pilot did not maintain directional control of the airplane and applied excessive right rudder during landing.