NTSB investigations, NV
103 cases where the sequence of events included Loss of control on ground.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 12 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 4 |
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2014 | 4 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2020 | 4 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 6 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Where
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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\" = 'NV' 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" = 'NV' 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 WPR26LA298Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCessna A185F · Reno, NVNTSB WPR26LA244Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18A · Minden, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB WPR26LA225Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportUltramagic N-300 · Pahrump, NVOn June 18, 2026, at 0645 mountain daylight time, an Ultramagic SA N-300 balloon, N330LV, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Pahrump, Nevada. The pilot and 2 passengers were seriously injured; 7 passengers sustained minor…NTSB WPR26LA003Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportWilley Frank C Jr. Avid Mark 4 · Boulder City, NVThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing.NTSB WPR25LA285Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180 · Reno, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while transitioning from the landing roll to taxi, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB WPR25LA215Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 95-B55 (T42A) · North Las Vegas, NVThe failure of the pilot to set the flaps to the proper configuration for takeoff.NTSB WPR25LA202Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20K · Henderson, NVThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a go-around, resulting in a collision with a runway sign.NTSB WPR25LA117Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA 46-350P · Henderson, NVThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing, in gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB WPR25LA051Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 175 · Middlegate, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control on a rough surface during takeoff.NTSB WPR25LA038Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportDehavilland DHC-6-300 · Boulder City, NVA loss of directional control during the landing roll in gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB WPR25LA022Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSeifert Dale E Highlander · Elko, NVThe pilot’s failure to maintain direction control during a go-around, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB WPR24LA197Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Fernley, NVThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during gusting wind conditions.NTSB ANC24LA024Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportEvolution Revo · Carson City, NVThe pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain control of the weight-shift control aircraft, during takeoff, which resulted in collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.NTSB WPR24LA075Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportHarmon Rocket II · Mesquite, NVThe pilot’s loss of control on the landing roll, which led to the airplane coming to rest inverted.NTSB WPR23LA367Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180 · Minden, NVThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a quartering headwind.NTSB WPR23LA190Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAviat A-1C-180 · Elko, NVThe pilot’s loss of directional control during landing with a quartering tailwind.NTSB WPR23LA179Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportELY John M Vans Acft RV-8 · North Las Vegas, NVThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB WPR23LA155Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · North Las Vegas, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll resulting in collision with taxiway sign.NTSB WPR23LA133Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 · Winnemucca, NVThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.NTSB WPR23LA005Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCubcrafters CCX-2000 · Reno, NVThe pilot’s loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.NTSB WPR22LA346Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Ind DA20-C1 · Las Vegas, NVThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during landing in gusting wind conditions.NTSB WPR22LA206Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportShea Pitts Special S-1C · Reno, NVThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing roll.NTSB WPR21LA246Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAirborne Australia XT582 · Carson City, NVThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting wind, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.NTSB WPR21LA215Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna R182 · Minden, NVThe pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.NTSB WPR21LA092Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCreek Michel W Bearhawk · Elko, NVThe pilot’s unstable approach to land, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent nose over. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to continue an approach in sun glare conditions.NTSB WPR21LA034Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAmerican Legend AL-3 Cub · Minden, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in the airplane nosing over.NTSB WPR20LA322Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA32-300 · Silver Springs, NVThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a nighttime landing with a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a sign.NTSB WPR20CA230Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportSeele XPA-18 · Reno, NVAn inadequate flare which resulted in a bounced landing and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control.NTSB WPR20CA112Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportDe Havilland DHC6 · Boulder City, NVThe trainee pilot's loss of directional control during landing and his subsequent unintentional control interference with the brakes and/or rudder during the trainer pilot's attempted remedial action, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a…NTSB GAA20CA029Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 180 · Flannigan, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a wing strike.NTSB GAA19CA596Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPitts S1 · Reno, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and a ground loop.NTSB GAA19CA366Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12 · Yerington, NVThe pilot's failure to properly secure the airplane before hand propping it, which resulted in the unmanned airplane moving and colliding with a fence.NTSB GAA19CA256Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportJordan Valley CCX-2000 · Logandale, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing and during a subsequent attempted go-around, which resulted in the airplane cartwheeling.NTSB WPR19LA138Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 36 · Reno, NVThe pilot’s inability to maintain directional control during landing in gusty crosswind conditions for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.NTSB WPR19LA098Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA 24 · Reno, NVFailure of the engine mount due to internal corrosion and wall thinning, which resulted in a loss of directional control and nose gear collapse during landing.NTSB GAA19CA113Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Reno, NVThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a rejected takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a ditch.NTSB GAA19CA036Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirplane Factory Sport Light · Carson City, NVThe student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB GAA19CA031Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLeroux John F CCX-1865 · Carson City, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and ground loop.NTSB GAA18CA548Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportVans Vans RV 8 · Carson, NVThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control in gusting, right quartering tailwind conditions.NTSB WPR18TA192Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportSchempp Hirth Discus CS · Goldfield, NVThe glider’s encounter with atmospheric lift conditions that were not sufficient to maintain flight, which necessitated a forced landing on uneven terrain.NTSB ANC18LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T182T · Yerington, NVLoss of directional control during landing for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB ANC18LA033Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth Wing Uum Sport X2-N · Pahrump, NVThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a fractured engine mount sway bar and subsequent difficulty controlling the airplane, and his inadvertent application of throttle pedal during landing, which resulted in a loss of control.NTSB GAA18CA123Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportOliver Lawrence R Kitfox IV 1200 · Carson City, NVThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll and lateral control during the go-around in gusting crosswind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the lack of communication between the flight instructor and the…NTSB GAA18CA132Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCubcrafters CC11-160 · Carson City, NVThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB GAA18CA101Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCub Crafters CC18-180 · Winnimucca, NVThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control and her use of excessive braking during landing, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB GAA18CA086Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHalley KFT Apollo · North Las Vegas, NVThe pilot’s failure to stop the main rotor rotation before taxiing the gyroplane in gusting wind conditions, resulting in the main rotor striking the empennage.NTSB GAA18CA025Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7GC · Gerlach, NVThe pilot's incorrect pitch control during the landing roll in shifting wind conditions, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB GAA17CA515Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7KCAB · Winnemucca, NVThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent loss of airplane control during an attempted aborted landing.NTSB WPR17LA193Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Empire, NVThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an off-airport precautionary landing on a dirt road with an uphill gradient.NTSB GAA17CA493Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoyd Bruce RV4 · Yerington, NVThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounded landing and subsequent loss of directional control.