# NTSB investigations, AR: 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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB CEN26LA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA328.md): Maule M-5-210C · Ozark, AR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Sep 26, 2026 · N367X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN26LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA085.md): Quad City Challenger · Greenbrier, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 6, 2026 · N194JR · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the landing.
- [NTSB CEN26LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA040.md): Cessna 180K · Lakeview, AR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 8, 2025 · N2697K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to continue an approach that resulted in a long landing and inability to stop prior to the end of the runway. Contributing to the accident were the light conditions and a road with vehicles on it immediately adjacent to the end of the…
- [NTSB CEN25LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA132.md): Taylorcraft BC12 · Russellville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 22, 2025 · N39158 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the U.S. Army helicopter pilots to yield the right-of-way to the landing airplane, which resulted in the airplane encountering wake turbulence emitted from the three departing U.S. Army helicopters, a subsequent loss of directional control, and…
- [NTSB CEN24LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA127.md): Cessna 140A · Paragould, AR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 2, 2024 · N5350C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CEN24LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA115.md): Beech 400 · Bentonville, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 14, 2024 · N95GK · Substantial damage
  > Improper rigging of the elevator cable over the upper guard pin, which resulted in a cable separation and loss of elevator control.
- [NTSB CEN24LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA056.md): Vans RV6 · Fordyce, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 5, 2023 · N600VS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point following an unidentified electrical system failure and subsequent partial loss of engine power, which resulted in a runway overrun and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s…
- [NTSB CEN23LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA225.md): Skykits Savannah VGW · Flippin, AR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 2, 2023 · N341JD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN23LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA056.md): Learjet 45 · Batesville, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 30, 2022 · N988MC · Substantial damage
  > The crew’s failure to execute a go-around during the unstable approach and long landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN22LA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA364.md): Beechcraft 35 · Star City, AR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 30, 2022 · N3260V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a ditch.
- [NTSB CEN22LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA235.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Nashville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 6, 2022 · N787CD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot was not able to stop the airplane on a wet runway due to hydroplaning.
- [NTSB CEN22LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA085.md): Beech A100 · West Helena, AR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 28, 2021 · N93GT · Substantial damage
  > The malfunction of the propeller autofeather system after takeoff for undetermined reasons, which resulted in both propellers going into feather and a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN22LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA024.md): Cessna 150L · Forrest City, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 31, 2021 · N6713G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control during landing. Contributing to the pilot’s injuries was his ejection from the airplane resulting from him not wearing his available seat restraints.
- [NTSB CEN21LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA240.md): Air Tractor AT602 · Trumann, AR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 27, 2021 · N602NY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to review the weather conditions before the flight, which resulted in a loss of directional control during takeoff due to a sudden change in wind direction and speed associated with an approaching thunderstorm.
- [NTSB CEN20CA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA349.md): Cessna T206 · Bentonville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Aug 1, 2020 · N829PA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare which resulted in a bounced landing.
- [NTSB GAA19CA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA319.md): Piper PA24 · Weiner, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 6, 2019 · N8529P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll on a wet runway, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with a pole.
- [NTSB GAA19CA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA289.md): Air Tractor AT802 · Fisher, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 27, 2019 · N802WW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a ditch.
- [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 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 CEN18LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA241.md): Cessna T210 · Pocahontas, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2018 · N6386C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive use of wheel brakes while landing, which resulted in both brakes locking up, a loss of directional control, a runway excursion, and a nose over.
- [NTSB GAA18CA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA365.md): Craig A Reed Starduster II · Morrilton, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2018 · N969TM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during an aborted landing.
- [NTSB GAA18CA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA327.md): Jabiru USA Sport J230-SP · Springdale, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 6, 2018 · N748J · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN18LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA211.md): Thrush S2R-H80 · Parkin, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2018 · N6215P · Substantial damage
  > The improper operation of the rudder pedal adjustment mechanism for an undetermined period of time, which led to the failure of the rudder pedal adjustment track, the detachment of the rudder pedal, and the pilot’s subsequent inability to maintain directional…
- [NTSB GAA18CA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA279.md): Champion 7ECA · Morrilton, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 12, 2018 · N6333N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control in variable 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 GAA17CA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA066.md): Luscombe 8 · Conway, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 12, 2016 · N2604K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and ground loop.
- [NTSB CEN16LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA271.md): Gerald Nelson Nelson Woody · Hope, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2016 · N525AG · Substantial damage
  > The loss of control upon landing for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB GAA16CA367](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA367.md): Cessna 182 · Searcy, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 7, 2016 · N9046T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot landed long and failed to stop before the end of the runway, which resulted in a runway overrun and impact with trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain a stabilized approach.
- [NTSB GAA16CA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA144.md): Cessna 195 · Clinton, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 2, 2016 · N3869V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain direction control during the landing roll, which resulted in runway excursion, and collision with a fence.
- [NTSB GAA16CA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA125.md): Socata Tampico TB 9 · Fort Smith, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 13, 2016 · N505PC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff in crosswind conditions, which resulted in runway excursion, impact with terrain and an airport sign, and a postimpact fire.
- [NTSB GAA15CA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA288.md): Cessna 305F · Bentonville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 27, 2015 · N119BD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain yaw control during a go-around, which resulted in a right main landing gear collapse and the right wing impacting terrain during a runway excursion.
- [NTSB GAA15CA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA114.md): Piper PA 16 · Tollville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2015 · N5735H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare, which resulted in the airplane impacting a rice field and nosing over.
- [NTSB CEN15LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA233.md): Cessna T206H · Piggott, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2015 · N164CS · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a malfunctioning magneto. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel's improper use of a drill bit instead of a timing pin during magneto installation, which resulted in a section of the drill bit breaking off and…
- [NTSB CEN13CA549](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA549.md): Jabiru USA Sport J230-SP · Conway, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 13, 2013 · N667J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper landing approach speed and touchdown point, which resulted in a runway excursion after touchdown and collision with a blast fence.
- [NTSB CEN13LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA237.md): Alon A2 · Greenbrier, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2013 · N6369V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and porpoise. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's limited recent flying experience and proficiency and the challenging runway environment.
- [NTSB CEN13LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA191.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B · Beech Grove, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2013 · N6902K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB CEN13CA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA021.md): Piper PA-18-105 Special · Lonoke, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 20, 2012 · N337T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing.
- [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 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 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 CEN12LA379](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA379.md): Consolidated Aeronautics Lake LA-4-200 · Lakeview, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2012 · N3094P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN12LA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA323.md): Thrush S2RHG-T65 · Alicia, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 2012 · N40475 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot of the Thrush did not execute a go-around prior to landing, which resulted in excessive ground speed after touchdown, and his subsequent loss of directional control, which resulted in a collision with the Air Tractor.
- [NTSB CEN12CA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA225.md): Beech V35B · Malvern, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 21, 2012 · N17MJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not fly a stabilized approach and elected not to perform a go-around, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN11CA668](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA668.md): Cessna R172K · Jonesboro, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2011 · N758DZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while taxiing.
- [NTSB CEN10CA377](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA377.md): Aero Commander 100 · Jacksonville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 3, 2010 · N3792X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate approach speed and his delayed decision not to initiate a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the airplane type.
- [NTSB CEN10CA436](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA436.md): Cessna 310C · Ashdown, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 24, 2010 · N18RR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during the takeoff roll and his lack of experience in the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN10CA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA265.md): Ayres S2R-R1340 · Roe, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 21, 2010 · N107CA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to take off with a tailwind, resulting in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB CEN10LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA243.md): Mooney M20G · Benton, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 2010 · N9221V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN09CA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA337.md): Carillon John C Zodiac CH6 · Clinton, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 4, 2009 · N9093Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was his failure to secure a wing fuel panel prior to departure.
- [NTSB CEN09CA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA313.md): WSK PZL Mielec M-18A · DeWitt, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 22, 2009 · N7056U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the well stand-pipe during the takeoff climb.

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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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AR' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND 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?state=AR

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