NTSB investigations, 2025
186 cases where the sequence of events included Loss of control on ground.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 262 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 274 |
| 2010 | 235 |
| 2011 | 242 |
| 2012 | 287 |
| 2013 | 216 |
| 2014 | 192 |
| 2015 | 236 |
| 2016 | 295 |
| 2017 | 284 |
| 2018 | 303 |
| 2019 | 273 |
| 2020 | 232 |
| 2021 | 217 |
| 2022 | 223 |
| 2023 | 236 |
| 2024 | 231 |
| 2025 | 186 |
| 2026 | 166 |
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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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 2025
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 year(c."eventDate") = 2025 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 CEN26LA075Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSteen Skybolt · Guthrie, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a quartering left crosswind.NTSB ERA26LA081Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR20 · Louisburg, NCThe pilot’s failure to compensate for gusting crosswind conditions and subsequent loss of directional control following an aborted go-around attempt, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB ERA26LA080Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportVarga 2150A · Frostproof, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.NTSB CEN26LA068Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportKitfox Clasc IV-1200 · Hudson, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll.NTSB WPR26LA066Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing PT-13D · El Cajon, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ERA26LA089Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportAlon A-2A · Winter Haven, FLOn December 19, 2025, about 0918 EST, an Alon A-2A, N818SW, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident at Winter Haven Regional Airport (GIF), Winter Haven, Florida. The commercial pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title…NTSB CEN26LA072Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCirrus Design SR22T · Muleshoe, TXOn December 18, 2025, about 1255 central standard time, a Cirrus SR22T, N53KH, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Muleshoe, Texas. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated under the provisions of Title 14 Code of…NTSB ANC26LA008Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172M · Palmer, AKThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ERA26LA064Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Blue Bell, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control of the airplane during an aborted landing, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.NTSB CEN26LA057Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportZenith Stol CH701 · Weatherford, OKThe pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot being in a rush and failing to note the wind direction and speed.NTSB GAA26WA040Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · ForeignBoeing DC3C-S1C3G · Rio Grande, ArgentinaNTSB ERA26LA058Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportHuebbe Tom MAX TH · Inverness Highlands South, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control on takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the aircraft design that did not incorporate differential braking.NTSB CEN26LA053Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-108 · Colorado Springs, COThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing.NTSB CEN26LA052Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportGray RG12 · Benton Harbor, MIOn November 26, 2025, at 0920 eastern standard time, a RG12 airplane, C-FGEW, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Benton Harbor, Michigan. The pilot and a passenger sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated under…NTSB ERA26LA053Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Clewiston, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.NTSB ANC26LA005Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Eek, AKThe pilot’s loss of directional control when the airplane encountered snow and ice on the runway while landing at night in gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB ERA26LA042Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportArion Lightning LS-1 · Bowling Green, KYThe pilot's loss of directional control while landing in a strong quartering headwind, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with an airport sign.NTSB WPR26LA044Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Fresno, CAThe pilot's improper application of left brake pedal during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a ground loop.NTSB GAA26WA029Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignPiper PA46 · Santa Cruz, BoliviaNTSB WPR26LA042Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150 · Marana, AZThe pilot’s improper starting procedure which resulted in the airplane’s unexpected movement and subsequent impact with an airport fence.NTSB ERA26LA037Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 95-A55 · Southern Pines, NCThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff at night, while distracted by an animal approaching the runway, which resulted in collision with a runway light.NTSB WPR26LA038Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182P · San Andreas, CAThe pilot’s decision to adjust his seat during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the seat sliding aft and a subsequent loss of directional control.NTSB WPR26LA033Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 152 · Richfield, UTThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control in gusting wind conditions during the takeoff roll.NTSB WPR26LA029Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRoderick James Willmore Kitfox S7 Supersport · Kilgore, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the separation of the control stick grip.NTSB WPR26LA028Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 305 · Phoenix, AZA worn tailwheel steering mechanism, which resulted in a locked tailwheel and a ground loop during a landing roll.NTSB WPR26LA024Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Paris, IDThe pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain directional control during landing and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB CEN26LA020Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA18 · Reserve, LAThe pilot’s inadvertent application of the wheel brakes after touchdown.NTSB CEN26LA017Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRans S20 · Springfield, COThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff with a right crosswind.NTSB ERA26LA021Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 140 · Plymouth, CTThe plot’s failure to account sufficiently for the decrease in the airplane’s takeoff performance due to the wet turf runway, which resulted in a collision with a log barrier and subsequent nose over after aborting the takeoff.NTSB CEN26LA018Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBurkhart Grob Flugzeugbau G102 Astir CS · Wallis, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain control during landing roll that resulted in an impact with terrain.NTSB WPR26LA017Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 185C · Phoenix, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a left crosswind.NTSB CEN26LA019Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Bonilla, SDThe pilot’s inadequate flight planning and his failure to maintain aircraft control during the precautionary off-airport landing.NTSB GAA25WA278AccidentClass 5 · ForeignBeechraft C90A · Sakwai, IndiaNTSB WPR26LA007Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Gila Bend, AZThe pilot’s improper throttle input and failure to maintain aircraft control during landing.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 ERA26LA013Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T182T · Venice, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while taxiing in gusty, quartering tailwind conditions.NTSB ERA26LA005Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Reedville, VAThe pilot’s sudden incapacitation by an episode of abnormal heartbeat due to heart disease during a takeoff attempt, which resulted in a loss of directional control and runway excursion.NTSB WPR26LA006Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportSiai-Marchetti SM 1019 · Richland, WAOn October 2, 2025, about 1050 Pacific daylight time, a Siai-Marchetti SM 1019, N3172U, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Richland, Washington. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title…NTSB CEN26LA002Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportChampion 7GC · Haskell, OKThe pilot’s excessive braking during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of experience with the recently installed brakes and tundra tires.NTSB CEN25LA405Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSukhoi SU-26MX · Longmont, COThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.NTSB CEN25LA403Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAeronca 11AC · Longmont, COThe pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ERA25LA376Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · West Milford, NJThe pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent failure to recover from a hard bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and runway excursion.NTSB CEN25LA397Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportDe Havilland DH82 · Harvard, ILThe pilot’s failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff which resulted in a collision with cornstalks. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s partially obscured vision due to sun glare.NTSB ANC25LA114Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180 · Morgan, UTThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB ANC25LA113Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 140A · Los Banos, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a crosswind, resulting in a ground loop and nose over.NTSB WPR25LA297Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Hayden, IDThe student pilot’s inability to maintain control of the airplane during a sudden wind gust resulting in the airplane coming to rest inverted.NTSB ERA25LA364Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA22 · Merritt Island, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in a crosswind.NTSB ERA25LA359Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportEdwin Miller Calidus · Hopkinsville, KYThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the gyroplane, which resulted in dynamic rollover and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN25LA389Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Decatur, TXThe pilot’s loss of control during an off-airport, pinnacle landing, and the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the instructional flight.NTSB WPR25LA306Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportTemco GC-1B · Toledo, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff in crosswind conditions..