# 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 ERA09CA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA251.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Southbridge, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 18, 2009 · N96552 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR09LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA201.md): Brinker / Garner BI-PLANE · Caldwell, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 2009 · N375CB · Substantial damage
  > Loss of control during the landing roll for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA204.md): Maule M-5-235C · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2009 · N9219E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswinds and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA09CA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA243.md): Cessna 150 · Madison, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 15, 2009 · N3334J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and subsequent loss of directional control.
- [NTSB ANC09LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA032.md): Piper PA-14 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2009 · N4246H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control due to the pilot's seat sliding back during takeoff as a result of maintenance personnel's incorrect installation of the seat's forward track stop.
- [NTSB ERA09CA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA242.md): North American SNJ · Bessemer, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 14, 2009 · N269WB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing with a crosswind.
- [NTSB CEN09CA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA249.md): Piper J3C · Montrose, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 13, 2009 · N41427 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB CEN09CA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA246.md): Cessna 195 · Burnet, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 9, 2009 · N4495C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswinds during landing.
- [NTSB WPR09LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA221.md): Raytheon A36 · Bullhead City, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2009 · N3224Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswinds and his failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB WPR09CA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA180.md): Beech A36 · Sonoma, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 5, 2009 · N100VH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB CEN09CA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA237.md): Piper PA-22-160 · North Little Rock, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 5, 2009 · N9600D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR09LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA171.md): Cessna 550 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2009 · N44FR · Substantial damage
  > The uncommanded retraction of the right main landing gear hydraulic actuator strut for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA231.md): Cessna R172K · Hazen, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2009 · N736CL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR09LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA168.md): Cessna 182Q · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2009 · N97467 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to achieve the proper touchdown point during a full-stop landing attempt. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's failure to ensure that the aircraft was properly configured for landing, his not initiating a go-around, and a…
- [NTSB CEN09CA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA235.md): Cessna 210 · Angel Fire, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 23, 2009 · N59287 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to take off on an icy runway with high crosswinds.
- [NTSB ERA09CA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA213.md): Piper PA32 · Merritt Island, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 20, 2009 · N81912 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA09CA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA207.md): Piper PA28-151 · Dover, DE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 20, 2009 · N41568 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ERA09LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA204.md): Flight Design Ctls · Pittstown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2009 · N471CT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind during landing.
- [NTSB WPR09CA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA157.md): Piper PA-24-250 · San Luis Obispo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 17, 2009 · N8215P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswinds during touchdown.
- [NTSB CEN09CA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA215.md): McCurdy Pro Star PT-2 · Springfield, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 16, 2009 · N2102 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN09CA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA219.md): Aeronca 7AC-CONV · Stanley, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 15, 2009 · N82041 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ANC09LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA025.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Buckland, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2009 · N4112K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the landing while landing on a snow/ice-covered runway.
- [NTSB ERA09CA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA196.md): Piper PA-28 · Darlington, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 12, 2009 · N82891 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident were the dark night and the pilot's lack of experience.
- [NTSB ERA09CA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA190.md): Piper PA-42 · Belmar, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 9, 2009 · N28DA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA199.md): Roach Neil Glasair SU · Tulsa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 9, 2009 · N47NR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB WPR09CA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA147.md): Robert Frisbey RV4 · Santa Rosa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 8, 2009 · N424RV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB WPR09CA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA143.md): Bellanca 17-31ATC · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 6, 2009 · N4134B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA184.md): Marrero Andres Starduster · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 2, 2009 · N2262D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control during take off. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind component.
- [NTSB WPR09CA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA134.md): Kreps Thorp T-18-C · Palm Springs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 1, 2009 · N118CK · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional control due to the fatigue failure of a tubular steel gear leg along a corroded weld line.
- [NTSB WPR09CA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA132.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Fallbrook, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 28, 2009 · N4290T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the brakes and his failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing rollout.
- [NTSB WPR09CA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA131.md): Cessna TR182 · Amargosa Valley, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 27, 2009 · N2518S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and runway alignment.
- [NTSB CEN09CA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA200.md): Cessna 152 · Fort Wayne, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 24, 2009 · N94626 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB WPR09CA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA136.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Ogden, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 21, 2009 · N8637D · Substantial damage
  > The loss of directional control during the landing roll due to the separation of the tailwheel spring retaining clip for unknown reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09CA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA172.md): Cessna 182S · Westminster, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 21, 2009 · N139RA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to stop the airplane within the available runway after touchdown.
- [NTSB WPR09CA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA120.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Lincoln, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 20, 2009 · N8816P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear for landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention due to an open door and the airport's pilot activated runway lights turning off.
- [NTSB CEN09LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA165.md): Cirrus SR22 · Steamboat Springs, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 2009 · N486CD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to apply brakes in a timely manner while landing on a snow-packed, ice-covered runway, and his delay in executing a go-around.
- [NTSB ERA09CA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA160.md): Cessna 172M · Le Roy, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 7, 2009 · N3554Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind during an aborted landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to land in gusting crosswinds in excess of the manufacturer's recommended crosswind limit.
- [NTSB ERA09CA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA159.md): Cessna 170B · Lake Placid, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 7, 2009 · N1825C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Contributing was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB CEN09CA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA158.md): Cessna 170 · Cottonwood Falls, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 7, 2009 · N2333D · Substantial damage
  > The decision of the pilot to attempt operations outside the forward center of gravity limit. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's selection of an inadequate runway for the conditions.
- [NTSB WPR09CA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA109.md): Seher Bearhawk · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 5, 2009 · N846BH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident were a crosswind and the pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR09LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA108.md): Douglas DC-3/65AR · Mojave, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 2009 · N834TP · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot failed to follow the checklist and set the takeoff trim properly prior to takeoff resulting in a loss of directional control. Contributing to the accident were the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision and delayed remedial…
- [NTSB WPR09CA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA110.md): Ercoupe 415D · Whitehall, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 4, 2009 · N87349 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and his failure to abort the landing.
- [NTSB CEN09IA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09IA153.md): New Piper PA-46-500T · Aspen, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 2009 · N535JR · Minor damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09CA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA107.md): Cessna 152 · Ellensburg, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 2, 2009 · N95606 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's decision to initiate the takeoff with the airplane positioned near the left edge of the runway.
- [NTSB CEN09CA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA141.md): Cessna 172S · Emporia, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 18, 2009 · N2465H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during the touch-and-go. Contributing to the accident were the gusty crosswinds.
- [NTSB WPR09CA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA094.md): Jones Rodney V Wittman TA · Yucca Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 16, 2009 · N90086 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional control due to a weld joint failure of the left rudder pedal.
- [NTSB CEN09LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA134.md): Inman J D Kolb Mark III · Ozark, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 2009 · N313JD · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. Contributing to the accident was the pilot maintaining a high angle of attack during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall when the engine failed.
- [NTSB WPR09CA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA073.md): Cessna 152 · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 5, 2009 · N45969 · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's failuire to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA09CA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA119.md): Cessna 172SP · Lancaster, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 1, 2009 · N2228L · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's lack of solo flight experience and the snow bank located off the left side of the runway.
- [NTSB ERA09CA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA112.md): Michael Muratore Vans · Bayport, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 29, 2008 · N307MM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to stop the airplane within the available runway after touchdown. Contributing to the accident were the failure of the flap system as reported by the pilot and the damp grass.

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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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