# NTSB investigations: Dragged wing,rotor,pod,float or tail/skid

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 NYC08CA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA063.md): Maule M-7-235 · Key Largo, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 13, 2007 · N961PH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control during the landing. Contributing was the wind gust.
- [NTSB ANC08LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA007.md): Cessna 172M · Rangeley, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2007 · N92737 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing flare/touchdown. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB CHI07CA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA226.md): Hamilton Rotorway Exec 90 · Harvey, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2007 · C-FWBN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the airport ramp area during the return for landing, which resulted in the landing skid dragging on the edge of the pavement and causing the helicopter to roll over.
- [NTSB ANC07LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA067.md): Lockheed 382G-44K-30 · McGrath, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2007 · N401LC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive rotation of the airplane during takeoff, which resulted in dragging the tail on the runway and substantial damage.
- [NTSB DFW07LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA157.md): Schweizer SGS 2-33A · Castroville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2007 · N65804 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inability to maintain directional control due to the drag created by the tall grass adjacent to the runway. A contributing factor was the tall grass.
- [NTSB LAX07CA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA164.md): Maule MXT-7-180A · Red Lodge, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 12, 2007 · N10484 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty crosswind conditions and failure to maintain proper runway alignment that resulted in dragging a wing and ground looping. Also causal was the pilot's delayed decision to abort the landing.
- [NTSB LAX07CA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA092.md): Cessna 172S · Lake Wells, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 14, 2007 · N289SP · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB DCA06FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA06FA068.md): Boeing B757-232 · San Juan, PR · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2006 · N622DL · Substantial damage
  > the first officer's inadvertent application of full nose-up trim during a prolonged flare, resulting in an excessive pitch angle during landing and subsequent tailstrike. Contributing to the accident was the flight crew's failure to correct the airplane's…
- [NTSB CHI06CA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA209.md): Cessna 180M · Chisholm, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 30, 2006 · N3336T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind condition. A factor associated with the accident was the gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB CHI06LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA212.md): Cessna R172K · Grand Rapids, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2006 · N736VM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing. A factor associated with the accident was the gusty tailwind that prevailed.
- [NTSB ANC06IA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06IA054.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-83 · Fairbanks, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 18, 2006 · N949AS · Minor damage
  > The flightcrew's delayed go-around during an unstabilized approach to land, which resulted in dragging a wingtip on the runway during the go-around. A factor associated with the incident was the flightcrew's unstabilized approach.
- [NTSB LAX06CA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA171.md): Cessna 320 · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 14, 2006 · N5799X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain lateral control of the airplane during takeoff.
- [NTSB MIA06CA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06CA029.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 12, 2005 · N56825 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision, and the student pilot's improper go-around procedures, which resulted in the airplane's left wing striking the runway.
- [NTSB NYC06LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA026.md): Cessna 172S · Laurel, DE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2005 · N3540U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to takeoff from an unimproved field, and his subsequent failure to abort the takeoff prior to collision with a sign and an embankment. Factors in the accident were his improper soft field technique, and the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB DFW06CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA017.md): Hawker Siddeley 125-700 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2005 · N564BR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to attain proper runway alignment.
- [NTSB LAX05CA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA302.md): Cessna 172S · Show Low, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2005 · N121CW · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's selection of a downwind runway for landing and his inadequate compensation for the strong and gusty quartering tail wind conditions, which resulted in a tail strike during landing.
- [NTSB DCA05MA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA05MA099.md): Airbus A321-231 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Major investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2005 · N583NK · Substantial damage
  > Following a bounced landing, the pilot in command activated his sidestick controller while the first officer was in control of the airplane, which subsequently resulted in the overcontrol of pitch and a tailstrike. Contributing to the circumstances of this…
- [NTSB LAX05CA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA274.md): Beech A36 · Healdsburg, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 21, 2005 · N7226M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain lateral aircraft control during takeoff.
- [NTSB DEN05LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA108.md): Grob G103 · Moriarty, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2005 · N916G · Substantial damage
  > the glider pilot's intentional tow release at too low an altitude when he erroneously perceived the tow plane was about to crash. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain on which to make a landing.
- [NTSB CHI05CA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA115.md): Cessna 172H · Plattsmouth, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2005 · N4987R · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. A factor associated with the accident was the gusting crosswind.
- [NTSB IAD05TA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05TA058.md): Hughes 369FF · Quantico, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Apr 27, 2005 · N5252Y · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from a building, which resulted in contact with the building, dynamic rollover, and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CHI05CA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA085.md): Cirrus Design SR-22 · Atkinson, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 2, 2005 · N8150F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for the wind condition which resulted in a loss of aircraft control while landing. A factor associated with the accident was the gusty crosswind condition that existed at the time of the accident.
- [NTSB NYC05FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05FA054.md): Boeing 777-200 · Newark, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 2005 · N78008 · Substantial damage
  > The captain's failure to follow company procedures, which resulted in a tail strike. Contributing were the gusty crosswind and tailwind conditions, and the manufacturer's failure to provide adequate performance planning data to account for gusty crosswinds…
- [NTSB ANC05IA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05IA002.md): Boeing MD-11F · Anchorage, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 2004 · N275WA · Minor damage
  > The operator's failure to provide sufficient weight and balance information to the flight crew, which resulted in a center of gravity aft of the limit, and a tail strike during the takeoff roll. Factors associated with the incident are the operator's improper…
- [NTSB CHI04CA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA246.md): Utterback Mustang II · Kendallville, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2004 · N91622 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and his failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB FTW04LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA225.md): Boeing 727-2M7 · El Paso, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2004 · N742RW · Substantial damage
  > The first officer's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors were the captain's delayed remedial action and the crosswind.
- [NTSB LAX04FA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA300.md): Consolidated Aeronautics Lake LA-4-200 · Oroville, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2004 · N1238L · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the water's surface, which resulted in his dragging of the right wing pontoon during low-altitude flight. The glassy-surfaced water was a contributing factor to the accident.
- [NTSB ATL04IA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04IA132.md): Pilatus PC-12-45 · LaGrange, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2004 · N718JP · No damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing flare.
- [NTSB FTW04LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA117.md): Bell 407 · Hurst, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2004 · N407BP · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's excessive flare prior to touchdown during the practice autorotation which resulted in the tailboom stinger striking the ground. A contributing factor was the flight instructor's delay to take remedial action.
- [NTSB SEA04LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA055.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Cusick, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2004 · N65675 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for crosswind conditions and his failure to maintain proper alignment in the direction of landing during the touchdown portion of a water landing on a river. Factors include crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB CHI04LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA076.md): Cessna 177 · Sturgis, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 2004 · N3468T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent raising of flaps resulting in a loss of lift and his failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in a dragging of the wing.
- [NTSB MIA04CA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04CA041.md): Maule M-7-235B · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 3, 2004 · N10430 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor in this accident was the improper use of full flaps.
- [NTSB LAX04LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA050.md): Boeing 747-422 · San Francisco, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 2003 · N178UA · Substantial damage
  > a tail strike due to a combination of the wind shifting from a headwind to a tailwind during rotation, and the pilot's control inputs for the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB ATL04LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA026.md): Cessna 150G · Kinston, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2003 · N2678J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in the dragging of the right wing tip and the on ground collision with a roadway.
- [NTSB ANC03LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA115.md): Piper PA-18 · Iliamna, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2003 · N3795Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the takeoff run, which resulted in the airplane nosing over in the water. Factors contributing to the accident were wind gusts, and the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the wind conditions.
- [NTSB MIA03FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03FA120.md): Aerospatiale AS355F1 · Madison, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2003 · N217ES · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's diverted attention and loss of control while attempting to takeoff, which resulted in the main rotor blades being dragged, and the helicopter rolling over.
- [NTSB DEN03LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA097.md): Bell 206B III · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2003 · N382SP · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and the instructor's inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB DEN03FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03FA090.md): Hughes 269C · Watkins, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 28, 2003 · N9643F · Destroyed
  > failure of both pilots to initiate a timely recovery from a practice autorotation. A contributing factor was the instructor's inadequate supervision of the pilot receiving instruction.
- [NTSB MIA03CA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03CA107.md): Michael Allen Brown RAF 2000 GTX · Punta Gorda, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2003 · N9DQ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain rotor speed during the takeoff which resulted in the gyrocopter descending and the main rotor impacting the ground, incurring damage.
- [NTSB CHI03LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA098.md): Schweizer 269C · Wichita, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2003 · N8968F · Substantial damage
  > The premature lowering of the collective and the improper use of the cyclic during the run-on landing performed by the flight instructor, as well as the main rotor/tail boom contact. Contributing factors were the intentional run-on landing, the grass landing…
- [NTSB LAX03LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA114.md): Schleicher ASW-20 · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2003 · N31AP · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's use of an inadequate climb attitude during takeoff resulting in the proper climb rate not being established.
- [NTSB IAD03LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA011.md): Hughes 369A · Marietta, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 2002 · N817SC · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor 's misjudgment of the helicopter's height above the river.
- [NTSB NYC02LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA187.md): Boeing 757-251 · Baltimore, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2002 · N534US · Substantial damage
  > The captain's failure to follow existing company procedures for stabilized approach, and use of speed brakes.
- [NTSB FTW02LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA198.md): Airbus Industrie A300-600F · El Paso, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2002 · N681FE · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew's failure to obtain the Vr speed prior to rotation which resulted in insufficient lift and the subsequent tail strike.
- [NTSB ATL02LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA106.md): Beech 35 · Hernando, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2002 · N2925B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain wing tip clearance during an attempted takeoff that resulted in the collision with the ground.
- [NTSB FTW02LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA156.md): Lake LA4-200 · Frankston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2002 · N1298L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions while landing on the water which resulted in a water loop/swerve. A contributing factor was a wind gust.
- [NTSB CHI02LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA124.md): Cessna 185F · Cumberland, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2002 · N8081E · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control after encountering high winds and gusty winds during taxi from landing.
- [NTSB MIA02TA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02TA081.md): Bell OH-58C · Punta Gorda, FL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 8, 2002 · N107CS · Substantial damage
  > Dynamic rollover experienced by the pilot while attempting to lift off from a trailer after experiencing skid to trailer contact. A factor in the accident was the inadequate equipment (trailer) which had a 1.1875 inch high lip extending the length of the…
- [NTSB ANC02LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA015.md): Boeing 727-100 · Kotzebue, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 2002 · N190AJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue an unstabalized approach to landing. A factor associated with the accident is the pilot's failure to attain proper alignment with the runway.
- [NTSB LAX02LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA082.md): Beech B36TC · Mammoth Lakes, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 2002 · N6427N · Substantial damage
  > The onset of variable, gusty, crosswind conditions at the time of departure and the pilot's inadequate and improper compensation for the crosswind conditions.

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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 o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 160)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=160

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