# 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 CEN12CA499](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA499.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Hutchinson, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 30, 2012 · N460CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN12LA495](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA495.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Lakeview, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2012 · N462CP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control during the takeoff roll for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN12CA503](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA503.md): Piper PA-16 · Keokuk, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 29, 2012 · N6834K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll in a variable crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR12CA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA337.md): Cessna 172 · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 28, 2012 · N8100B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB WPR12CA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA330.md): Alon A2 · Compton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 28, 2012 · N5486E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN12LA494](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA494.md): Lee Oscar D III RV7 · Columbus, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2012 · N282DL · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gear attach bolt for undetermined reasons because the bolt was not received for examination.
- [NTSB WPR12FA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA326.md): Beech B60 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2012 · N880LY · Destroyed
  > The airplane’s failure to rotate and the pilot’s failure to reject the takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun for reasons that could not be undetermined because postaccident examination of the airplane and engines did not reveal any malfunctions or…
- [NTSB ERA12CA485](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA485.md): Bayliss Milton A III X-AIR · Houlton, ME · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2012 · N8076E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare in a gusting crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA12CA492](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA492.md): Fairchild M-62A · Albion, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 25, 2012 · N53953 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while taking off in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN12LA476](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA476.md): Flight Design Ctls · Conway, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2012 · N930SA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and overstress failure of the right main landing gear.
- [NTSB ERA12CA476](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA476.md): Mooney M20TN · Hilton Head, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 24, 2012 · N212D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in a crosswind.
- [NTSB WPR12CA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA320.md): Piper PA-30 · Yelm, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2012 · N8574Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed on approach and his inadequate flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR12CA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA338.md): Aerotrek A220 · Bremerton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 21, 2012 · N216V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during an attempted go-around in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA12CA481](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA481.md): Cessna 172M · Hammond, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 21, 2012 · N6778H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN12LA471](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA471.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Augusta, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2012 · N4749A · Substantial damage
  > The loss of brake effectiveness on landing roll for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident brake system examination did not reveal any anomalies, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN12CA465](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA465.md): Mooney M20J · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 21, 2012 · N339PB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s excessive airspeed at touchdown and his loss of control of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR12LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA324.md): Hawker Beechcraft G58 · Medford, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2012 · N7122T · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional control on landing for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB WPR12LA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA315.md): Piper PA-32S-300 · Adelanto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2012 · N5212S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the aborted takeoff, which was aborted due to fuel starvation as a result of an inadvertent in-flight activation of the fuel drain activation lever by the passenger. Contributing to the accident was…
- [NTSB CEN12CA461](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA461.md): Mooney M20K · Hutchinson, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2012 · N262RW · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s inadequate flare and failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with obstructions.
- [NTSB CEN12LA485](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA485.md): Mooney M20E · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2012 · N2609W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during landing.
- [NTSB WPR12CA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA310.md): Piper PA-46 · Delano, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 17, 2012 · N558RW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before touchdown. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to perform the appropriate checklist due to distractions posed by another airplane inbound to the same airport and a cluttered radio…
- [NTSB ERA12LA456](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA456.md): Seibert Robert M Seibert RV-6 · Ridgeland, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2012 · N691RV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent use of the wheel brakes during touchdown and his failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB ERA12CA464](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA464.md): Piper PA32-301FT · Brevard, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 16, 2012 · N813TC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to execute a go-around following an approach that was high and fast, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB ERA12CA460](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA460.md): Cessna T206H · Glens Falls, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 16, 2012 · N6200B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN12IA451](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12IA451.md): Flight Design Ctls · Marysville, OH · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2012 · N566FD · Minor damage
  > Fatigue failure of the left main wheel assembly on takeoff, which resulted in a loss of directional control and runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN12LA445](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA445.md): Czech Aircraft Works Spol Sro SportCruiser · Waynesville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2012 · N516JG · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's collision with fence posts during an aborted takeoff due to a sudden change in wind direction.
- [NTSB CEN12CA454](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA454.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Jenks, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 15, 2012 · N83604 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to achieve a proper touchdown point during landing, which resulted in a runway overrun and impact with obstructions.
- [NTSB CEN12CA447](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA447.md): Cessna 177B · Lakeview, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 15, 2012 · N34468 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN12LA441](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA441.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Elkader, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2012 · N1127X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point while landing on the wet grass runway.
- [NTSB CEN12CA450](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA450.md): Cessna 195B · Camdenton, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 14, 2012 · N3092B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control on landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB DCA12RA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA12RA110.md): Gulfstream GIV · Le Castellet, France · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 13, 2012 · N823GA · Destroyed
- [NTSB WPR12LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA325.md): Cessna 177 · Gooding, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2012 · N30753 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control after encountering an unexpected wind gust during landing.
- [NTSB ERA12CA436](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA436.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Chester, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 10, 2012 · N777AF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to execute a go-around following an approach that was high and fast, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB CEN12LA492](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA492.md): Maule M-4 · Springfield, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2012 · N12026 · Substantial damage
  > The tailwheel spring's overload failure during landing, resulting in a ground loop and runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR12FA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA297.md): Mooney M20L · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2012 · N137MP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during an aborted landing, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his premature flap…
- [NTSB ERA12LA445](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA445.md): Cessna 172S · Allentown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2012 · N680MA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and a subsequent impact with a gopher hole, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student pilot and his delayed…
- [NTSB ERA12CA434](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA434.md): Jones Peter M Boeing/Jones 75 · Bayport, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 7, 2012 · N3993P · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s encounter with a wind shift to a tailwind during takeoff, which resulted in the pilot’s decision to abort the takeoff and the airplane’s subsequent runway overrun.
- [NTSB WPR12CA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA299.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 6, 2012 · N7322V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with an airport lighting system.
- [NTSB ERA12LA441](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA441.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Auburn, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2012 · N4133G · Substantial damage
  > The airplane owner’s failure to have maintenance personnel comply with an aircraft manufacturer's service bulletin to require engine mount inspections for fatigue cracks, which resulted in an undetected fatigue crack, the engine mount failing, and the nose…
- [NTSB CEN12FA425](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA425.md): Piper PA-28RT-201 · Mesquite, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2012 · N8308Y · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right landing gear to fully extend, due to a combination of corrosion, inadequate lubrication, and a misadjusted gear-down limit switch. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to perform the emergency landing gear extension…
- [NTSB WPR12CA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA293.md): Piper PA-12 · Stevensville, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2012 · N2870M · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the left rudder control cable from the rudder bellcrank, which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR12CA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA284.md): Cessna 210-5 · West Glacier, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 2, 2012 · N8450Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot elected to abort the takeoff without sufficient runway available to land and stop the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the illusion created by the rising terrain, which influenced the pilot's decision to abort the takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA12LA431](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA431.md): Leder John A Leder Velocity XL RG · Thomson, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2012 · N224SM · Substantial damage
  > Separation of the nose landing gear due to a preexisting fatigue crack caused by an earlier shimmy event and the subsequent incorrect installation of the shimmy dampener.
- [NTSB ERA12LA422](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA422.md): Mooney M20J · Mc Kinnon, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2012 · N174JB · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the piston connecting rod from the crankshaft due to inadequate installation from a mechanic, resulting in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA12CA427](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA427.md): Cessna 182A · Sussex, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 28, 2012 · N5143D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s delayed decision to abort the landing and perform a go-around, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB WPR12CA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA291.md): Stinson 108-2 · Mile Hi Landing Strip, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 25, 2012 · N247C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of the speed and distance required to land, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB WPR12CA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA355.md): American Legend AL3 · Rexburg, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 24, 2012 · N741R · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and subsequent excessive braking during the landing roll with a tailwind, which resulted in a noseover.
- [NTSB WPR12LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA289.md): Cox PA 18 · Soldier Bar, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2012 · N13VC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB WPR12LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA272.md): Cessna 150F · Jackson, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2012 · N524CC · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN12CA399](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA399.md): Edson Robert W Pietenpol AIR Camper · Point Lookout, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 21, 2012 · N53WE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, resulting in a ground-loop.

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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
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300/sequence?page=54

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