# NTSB investigations: Runway excursion

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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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB ERA19TA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19TA192.md): Cessna 172 · Stafford, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Final report · May 23, 2019 · N64003 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR19LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA153.md): Cessna 195 · Socorro, NM · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 22, 2019 · N1008D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while landing with a quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB GAA19CA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA276.md): Piper J3C · Louisa, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 22, 2019 · N30683 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and the landing gear collapsing.
- [NTSB GAA19CA373](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA373.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Blairesville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 19, 2019 · N153SW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing and landing gear collapse.
- [NTSB GAA19CA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA271.md): Ayres S 2R · Stuttgart, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2019 · N5675X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering during an agricultural application flight, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB GAA19CA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA267.md): Cessna 172 · Manvel, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 15, 2019 · N5788R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind, which resulted in impact with a ditch.
- [NTSB WPR19LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA157.md): Vought F4U-7 · Jerome, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 14, 2019 · N965CV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to fly the airplane with a known mechanical deficiency.
- [NTSB GAA19CA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA269.md): Cessna 172 · Tomball, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 14, 2019 · N8159U · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a left crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose-over.
- [NTSB WPR19LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA144.md): Piper PA28R · Gila Bend, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 13, 2019 · N4992J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to configure the landing gear in a timely manner before landing, which resulted in a propeller strike.
- [NTSB GAA19CA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA259.md): Cessna 182 · Crossett, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 13, 2019 · N8448S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the runway centerline and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA19CA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA260.md): Cessna A185 · Northway, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 12, 2019 · N2429E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop and subsequent nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA19CA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA255.md): Elmwood Christavia MK I · Roseburg, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2019 · N107DM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB GAA19CA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA280.md): Piper PA28 · Charlotte, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 9, 2019 · N7855W · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper attempted go-around and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall followed by a hard landing, runway excursion, and impact with vegetation.
- [NTSB ERA19LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA169.md): Hawker Siddeley Hunter · Newport News, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 9, 2019 · N343AX · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gear due to a fatigue cracking.
- [NTSB WPR19LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA138.md): Beech 36 · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 5, 2019 · N6684Z · Substantial damage
  > The 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 WPR19LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA134.md): Cessna A185 · Kalispell, MT · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 4, 2019 · N185FT · Substantial damage
  > The loss of directional control during landing for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.
- [NTSB GAA19CA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA243.md): Hanson Parakeet A4 Replica · Faribault, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 4, 2019 · N27Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare with a left crosswind, which resulted in a hard landing, collapsed landing gear, runway excursion, and nose-over.
- [NTSB DCA19MA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19MA143.md): Boeing 737 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 2 · Major · Final report · May 4, 2019 · N732MA · Substantial damage
  > An extreme loss of braking friction due to heavy rain and the water depth on the ungrooved runway, which resulted in viscous hydroplaning. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s inadequate guidance for evaluating runway braking conditions and…
- [NTSB GAA19CA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA281.md): Cessna 340 · Carvers, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 3, 2019 · N5418M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to accurately assess the available runway for the takeoff, which resulted in impact with a gravel berm.
- [NTSB GAA19CA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA241.md): Stemme S 10 · Sonoma, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 3, 2019 · N2280X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to land with a tailwind and his failure to maintain a proper approach, which resulted in a long landing, a runway overrun, and impact with a tree.
- [NTSB ERA19TA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19TA166.md): Cessna 172 · New Bern, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Apr 30, 2019 · N733UF · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB GAA19CA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA228.md): Bellanca 7GCAA · Lincoln, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 28, 2019 · N5046E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in an attempted go-around and collision with a trench, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action during the landing.
- [NTSB GAA19CA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA227.md): Maule M7 · Roosevelt, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 27, 2019 · N4257A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a culvert.
- [NTSB GAA19CA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA253.md): Stearman A75N1(PT17) · Gila Bend, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 26, 2019 · N67823 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a ditch.
- [NTSB GAA19CA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA231.md): Beech 76 · St Charles, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 26, 2019 · N3733D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction's failure to extend the landing gear. Contributing to the accident were the pilot receiving instruction's failure to complete the landing checklist and the flight instructor's inadequate monitoring of the pilot.
- [NTSB GAA19CA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA226.md): Guimbal Cabri · McMinnville, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 26, 2019 · N367PA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare during a turning, full-down autorotation, which resulted in a lower-than-normal rotor rpm, a faster-than-normal ground run speed, and the subsequent loss of directional control, a runway excursion, and a roll-over.…
- [NTSB DCA19WA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19WA145.md): Boeing 737 · Bogota, Colombia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 26, 2019 · HK5026 · No damage
  > The GRIAA of Colombia has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on April 26, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the GRIAA's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as…
- [NTSB GAA19CA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA219.md): Cessna 180 · Morgan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 24, 2019 · N1628C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and an attempted aborted landing and impact with bushes and terrain.
- [NTSB WPR19LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA130.md): Cessna 170 · Prineville, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 22, 2019 · N4567C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff with a crosswind.
- [NTSB GAA19CA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA225.md): Cessna 172 · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 20, 2019 · N6023V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper rudder inputs and failure to maintain directional control during landing with a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a runway sign.
- [NTSB GAA19CA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA224.md): Luscombe 8 · Bremen, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 20, 2019 · N1866B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun, impact with a fence, and a nose-over.
- [NTSB CEN19LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA125.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · St. Cloud, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2019 · N40956 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to land in crosswind conditions given his lack of recent experience in those conditions.
- [NTSB WPR19LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA117.md): Nanchang CJ 6 · Grass Valley, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 19, 2019 · N621JM · Substantial damage
  > A loss of brake control due to fatigue fracture of the brake control cable, which resulted in the separation of the cable from the brake handle.
- [NTSB CEN19LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA126.md): Piper PA28 · Dwight, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 19, 2019 · N838JH · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to a restriction in fuel flow for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB GAA19CA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA206.md): Piper PA28R · Hutchinson, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 15, 2019 · N55275 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing.
- [NTSB GAA19CA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA217.md): Vans Vans RV-12 · Wall, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 14, 2019 · N277E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to depart from a slush-covered runway, which resulted in a loss of directional control, a runway excursion, and a subsequent nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA19CA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA214.md): Cessna 180 · Limington, ME · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 14, 2019 · N4796B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during touchdown, which resulted in runway excursion onto snow.
- [NTSB GAA19CA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA204.md): Cessna R182 · Marysville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 11, 2019 · N2238T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA19CA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA203.md): Cessna 172 · Fullteron, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 11, 2019 · N9964L · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose-over.
- [NTSB DCA19LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19LA134.md): Airbus A321 · New York, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 11, 2019 · N114NN · Substantial damage
  > The captain’s excessive left rudder pedal input during the takeoff ground roll, which caused a large heading deviation and a left roll upon rotation that resulted in the left wingtip striking the ground.
- [NTSB ERA19CA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19CA148.md): Cessna 152 · Lancaster, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 8, 2019 · N68727 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a runway marker.
- [NTSB GAA19CA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA200.md): Zenair Zenith CH 801 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 4, 2019 · N801R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain lateral control in flight and his subsequent loss of directional control during landing with a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA19CA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA199.md): Beech 36 · Monument Valley, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 4, 2019 · N925SF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and runway heading during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and the nose landing gear collapsing.
- [NTSB GAA19CA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA192.md): Cessna 172 · Stephenville, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 31, 2019 · N902RA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control in gusting crosswind conditions that exceeded the airplane’s demonstrated crosswind for landing, which resulted in a…
- [NTSB GAA19CA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA191.md): Piper PA32 · Swainsboro, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 31, 2019 · N75242 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and the landing gear collapsing.
- [NTSB GAA19CA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA178.md): Piper PA 12 · Mecosta, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 23, 2019 · N2733M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in impact with a windsock pole.
- [NTSB WPR19LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA098.md): Piper PA 24 · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 17, 2019 · N5028P · Substantial damage
  > Failure 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 GAA19CA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA170.md): Piper PA 11 · Moberly, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 15, 2019 · N4926M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB DCA19WA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19WA131.md): Boeing 737 · Jogyakarta, Indonesia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 15, 2019 · PK-GFL · Minor damage
  > The KNKT of Indonesia has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on March 15, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the KNKT's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as…
- [NTSB GAA19CA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA165.md): Cirrus SR20 · Akron, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 12, 2019 · N418DE · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a drainage culvert.

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## 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 c."mKey" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '300' 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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