# 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 GAA17CA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA281.md): Piper PA22 · South Boston, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 15, 2017 · N31JP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB GAA17CA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA280.md): Weaver Stanley R/Robinson Scot Vans RV-8 · Vacaville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 15, 2017 · N184ME · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC17CA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC17CA023.md): Wsk-Pzl Warzawa-Okecie PZL 104 Wilga 80 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 14, 2017 · N9726N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's lack of training and experience in the accident make and model airplane.
- [NTSB CEN17LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA185.md): Mooney M20TN · Grandby, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2017 · N9306 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB GAA17CA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA277.md): Cessna 172 · Boca Raton, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 12, 2017 · N23759 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing with a tailwind.
- [NTSB GAA17CA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA274.md): Cessna 177 · Frankston, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2017 · N34207 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of runway visibility during landing in rain, which resulted in the pilot’s loss of situational awareness and subsequent loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB GAA17CA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA282.md): Piper PA23 · Fremont, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 9, 2017 · N63944 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate glidepath during approach, which resulted in an impact with a semi-truck.
- [NTSB GAA17CA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA270.md): Cessna A185 · Columbia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 9, 2017 · N185RX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control in tailwind and crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN17LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA177.md): Grumman G-164C · Beech Grove, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 2017 · N171BW · Destroyed
  > A tire failure for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in a loss of directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB GAA17CA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA272.md): John Murphy JSX-2 · Chesterfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 7, 2017 · N458V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to ensure that the canopy was properly secured before takeoff, which resulted in an unstable landing flare and hard landing.
- [NTSB GAA17CA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA271.md): Cessna A185 · Big Rapids, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 7, 2017 · N873SL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to obtain updated weather information while practicing takeoffs and landings and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA17CA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA284.md): Cessna 170 · Taos, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 5, 2017 · N9268A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA17CA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA273.md): Adrian George W Europa Classic · Wellington, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 5, 2017 · N7854M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare and exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB GAA17CA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA257.md): Nelson Sydney Vans Acft RV8A · Englewood, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 4, 2017 · N832SD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare and inadvertent selection of the mixture control, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing during gusting crosswind wind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA17CA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA266.md): Cessna T182 · Portage County Airport, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 3, 2017 · N421KR · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go.
- [NTSB GAA17CA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA249.md): Cessna 177 · Marathon, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 28, 2017 · N3224T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain altitude and airspeed while maneuvering at a low altitude.
- [NTSB GAA17CA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA248.md): Cessna 172S · Jean, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 28, 2017 · N796SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s runway selection, which resulted in landing with a tailwind and an unstabilized approach and subsequent runway overrun.
- [NTSB DCA17WA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA106.md): Boeing 737 · Keflavik, Iceland · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 28, 2017 · YL-PSH · Minor damage
  > The AAIB of Iceland has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on April 28, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB of Iceland's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex…
- [NTSB GAA17CA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA242.md): North American SNJ · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 20, 2017 · N7969C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll with a quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB GAA17CA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA349.md): Piper PA44 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 19, 2017 · N4148T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA17CA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA239.md): Beech C23 · Fallon, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 19, 2017 · N786KS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inaccurate takeoff performance calculations and failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB GAA17CA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA238.md): Cheung David S Vans RV6 · Indianola, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 17, 2017 · N822DC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate approach path, which resulted in a long landing and subsequent runway overrun.
- [NTSB GAA17CA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA231.md): Cessna 180 · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 12, 2017 · N2144Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA17CA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA234.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Stafford, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 9, 2017 · N55067 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB DCA17WA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA105.md): Boeing 737 · Sibu Warawak, Malaysia · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 8, 2017 · 9M-MXX · Substantial damage
  > The Malaysian Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737, which occurred on April 8, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the DCA investigation under the provisions of ICAO…
- [NTSB GAA17CA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA224.md): Stinson 108 · Woodruff, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 7, 2017 · N9363K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction's incorrect brake usage and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB GAA17CA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA217.md): Funk B85C · Cedar City, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 5, 2017 · N81173 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB GAA17CA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA214.md): Ronald J Bender Baking Duce · Willcox, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 1, 2017 · N9898R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll after encountering a dirt devil.
- [NTSB ERA17LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA141.md): Cessna R182 · Mooresville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2017 · N2383C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly configure the airplane's flaps for takeoff, which resulted in a longer ground roll and subsequent runway excursion.
- [NTSB GAA17CA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA247.md): Grumman American Avn. AA · Flushing, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 28, 2017 · N9613L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s unstabilized approach and subsequent failure to attain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB GAA17CA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA212.md): Thomas Craig E Wittman W-10 · Stevensville, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 28, 2017 · N13XZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to take off with a known master brake cylinder leak and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB GAA17CA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA209.md): Cessna 140 · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 28, 2017 · N7838B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot receiving instruction’s overcorrection with rudder during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop and runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB ERA17CA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17CA137.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Cleveland, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 26, 2017 · N782JR · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision, which resulted in a premature rotation for a no-flap takeoff and subsequent loss of airplane control during the initial climb.
- [NTSB GAA17CA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA203.md): Aeronca 11AC · Warroad, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 25, 2017 · N9595E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the landing in tailwind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN17FA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA139.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Stonewall, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 2017 · N4329T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point following a loss of engine power and his inability to stop the airplane on the short, soft runway. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintenance of the airplane by the owner and the mechanic…
- [NTSB GAA17CA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA201.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 22, 2017 · N146GS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s use of excessive airspeed during the approach, which resulted in a bounced, hard landing and subsequent loss of directional control during an attempted go-around.
- [NTSB CEN17LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA145.md): Cessna 120 · Columbia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2017 · N1915N · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB GAA17CA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA195.md): Iniziative Industriali Italian SKY Arrow 600 Sport · Mosby, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 17, 2017 · N423SA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an attempted go-around.
- [NTSB GAA17CA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA186.md): Cessna 172 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 12, 2017 · N5440H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in quartering tailwind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR17FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17FA077.md): Challenger II · Oakdale, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 2017 · N2621T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point and his subsequent loss of directional control during landing for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would…
- [NTSB GAA17CA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA190.md): Davis Frank R Xenos Motorglider · Minden, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 11, 2017 · N56FD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control in variable wind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA17CA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA182.md): Pedersen Bjarne Martin Sportsman GS-2 · Robbinsville, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 9, 2017 · N237PM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA17CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA181.md): Aerotek Pitts S-2A · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 8, 2017 · N1230S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA17CA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA173.md): Cessna 152 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 2, 2017 · N6138Q · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s loss of directional control.
- [NTSB ERA17LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA121.md): Cessna 340 · Ft Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 2017 · N340DW · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the left main landing gear downlock link, which resulted in a landing gear collapse during the landing roll.
- [NTSB GAA17CA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA163.md): Cessna 172S · St Petersburg, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 1, 2017 · N22904 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s overcompensation of right rudder pedal application during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control and impact with runway signage and a fence.
- [NTSB GAA17CA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA164.md): Air Tractor AT 802 · Prentiss, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 28, 2017 · N422BR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to take off with a gusting tailwind and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB GAA17CA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA166.md): Piper PA28 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 27, 2017 · N309PA · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s incorrect control inputs while taking off with a known quartering tailwind, which resulted in a loss of directional control and runway excursion.
- [NTSB GAA17CA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA153.md): Stinson 108 · Valparaiso, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 20, 2017 · N9277K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind.
- [NTSB GAA17CA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA154.md): Cessna 180 · Bally, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 19, 2017 · N123GT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in crosswind conditions.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300/sequence.md?page=36

## 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
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300/sequence?page=35

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