# NTSB investigations: Continental 0-200 series: Loss of control - on ground/water

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 DFW08CA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA032.md): Cessna 150 · Muskogee, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 18, 2007 · N45137 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.
- [NTSB NYC08CA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA010.md): Cessna 150M · Palmyra, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 8, 2007 · N6252K · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and the CFI's failure to take remedial action.
- [NTSB LAX07CA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA284.md): Cessna 150M · Sonoma, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 6, 2007 · N45316 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control while landing.
- [NTSB DFW07CA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA097.md): Cessna 150E · Levelland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 29, 2007 · N2524J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for existing wind conditions while landing. A contributing factor was the prevailing crosswind.
- [NTSB ANC07LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA028.md): Cessna 150 · Willow, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2007 · N6363G · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing, which resulted in the airplane contacting a snow berm and nosing down. Factors associated with the accident were the snow and ice covered runway, and excessive taxispeed.
- [NTSB SEA07CA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA078.md): Cessna 150A · Davenport, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 19, 2007 · N6463T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing, which resulted in a nose over. Wind gusts and the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind condition were factors.
- [NTSB SEA07LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA049.md): Cessna 150A · Cottonwood, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 2007 · N7218X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for a gusty crosswind during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control and an on-ground encounter with a ditch. Factors associated with the accident are a crosswind and wind gusts.
- [NTSB NYC07LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA040.md): Cessna 150F · Livermore Falls, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2006 · N8019F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a groundloop.
- [NTSB CHI07CA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA029.md): Cessna 150J · South Haven, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 24, 2006 · N61235 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind during landing. Factors were the crosswind and the ditch.
- [NTSB ATL07CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA003.md): Hadwise Varieze · Enterprise, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 8, 2006 · N222DQ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper starting procedure, which resulted in an uncommanded aircraft movement and collision with a hanger.
- [NTSB CHI06CA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA170.md): Cessna 150G · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 27, 2006 · N3366J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot intentionally leaving the airplane unoccupied during the engine start and the failure of the tail tie-down, which ultimately resulted in the unoccupied airplane becoming airborne.
- [NTSB LAX06CA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA177.md): Cessna 150M · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 18, 2006 · N63149 · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control and the certified flight instructor's delayed remedial actions and inadequate supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB CHI06CA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA059.md): Cessna 150F · Poplar Grove, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 20, 2005 · N8723S · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate recovery from the bounced landing, and not maintaining airplane control during the landing.
- [NTSB ATL06CA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA012.md): Cessna 150 · Monroesville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 5, 2005 · N704VR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with trees.
- [NTSB ATL06CA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA009.md): Swing Brian S Quickie Q2 · Beaufort, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 29, 2005 · N1711Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll which resulted in a collision with an object.
- [NTSB ATL06CA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA005.md): Cessna 150M · Morgantown, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 14, 2005 · N9202U · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing,resulting in a loss of directional control and nose over.
- [NTSB NYC05CA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05CA090.md): Cessna 150G · Willimantic, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 1, 2005 · N4606X · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and his failure to maintain directional control while landing.
- [NTSB LAX05LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA154.md): Kittleson Quickie Q-200 · Santa Barbara, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 2005 · N200AL · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB SEA05CA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA088.md): Cessna 150L · Eureka, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 27, 2005 · N1387Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the wind conditions during the landing roll. Factors include a 10 knot crosswind, with gusts up to 15 knots, and a taxiway sign near the point where the aircraft exited the runway.
- [NTSB LAX05LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA138.md): Cessna 150F · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2005 · N8324G · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing.
- [NTSB IAD05LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA049.md): Taylorcraft F19 · Northampton, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2005 · N3679T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/owner's improper decision to conduct the flight with a known deficiency in equipment, which resulted in a loss of control when the tailwheel springs became disconnected. Factors were the disconnection of the tailwheel springs, the snow bank, and…
- [NTSB LAX05CA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA096.md): Aeronca 7EC · Grass Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 14, 2005 · N4725E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB ATL04CA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA197.md): Cessna 150M · Sevierville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 30, 2004 · N45667 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an attempted takeoff, which resulted in the on ground collision with high vegetation and a subsequent nose over. Factors were a foggy windshield and windshield defrost not activated.
- [NTSB LAX04CA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA307.md): Champion 7ECA · Williams, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 29, 2004 · N2583F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind condition and his failure to maintain directional/airplane control during landing rollout. Contributing factors were the gusty crosswind and the pilot's inadequate remedial action.
- [NTSB SEA04LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA176.md): Cessna 150K · Richland, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2004 · N6141G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. Wind gusts, inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and an airport marker sign were factors.
- [NTSB SEA03LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA193.md): Cessna A150K · Medford, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2003 · N8351M · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll.
- [NTSB LAX03LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA234.md): Cessna 150H · Dyer, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2003 · N22897 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB NYC03LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA122.md): Cessna 150 · Culpeper, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2003 · N92WA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on the runway during takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI03LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA111.md): Cessna 150F · Three Rivers, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2003 · N8082F · Substantial damage
  > The directional control not maintained by the student pilot. The student pilot's lack of experience was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB NYC03LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA073.md): Cessna 150G · Medina, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2003 · N3964J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow published procedures while starting the engine, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane.
- [NTSB IAD03LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA034.md): Cessna 150J · Williamson, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 2003 · N51126 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment during the takeoff roll. A factor was the snow-covered runway.
- [NTSB MIA03CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03CA030.md): Cessna A150M · Crystal River, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 16, 2002 · N9852J · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper application of brakes during the landing rollout, which resulted in a loss of directional control and the airplane running off of the runway, impacting a runway light structure, and nosing over.
- [NTSB ANC02LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA120.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Gakona, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2002 · N9994Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, and his excessive use of the airplane's brakes during the landing roll, which resulted in the airplane nosing down. A contributing factor in the accident was wet, high grass along the runway…
- [NTSB CHI02LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA241.md): Cessna 150 · Belleville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2002 · N8137S · Substantial damage
  > Directional control not obtained/maintained by the pilot during landing.
- [NTSB NYC02LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA087.md): Cessna 150H · Smithville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2002 · N502MA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the gusty winds
- [NTSB MIA02LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA077.md): Cessna 150L · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2002 · N6613G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing and during his subsequent attempt at a go around, resulting in collision with a tree and impact with the terrain.
- [NTSB SEA02LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA004.md): Cessna 150L · Boardman, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2001 · N18240 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's inability to maintain control of the aircraft while taxiing from landing resulting in a nose over. Contributing factors were high winds, crosswind conditions during taxi, and gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC01LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA110.md): Cessna 150 · Delta Junction, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2001 · N11361 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A factor associated with the accident is rough and uneven terrain at the off-airport landing site.
- [NTSB IAD01LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA030.md): Cessna 120 · Trenton, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 2001 · N3070N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper touchdown in the snow after the airplane became prematurely airborne during an attempted takeoff. A factor was the pilot's inadequate training.
- [NTSB ATL01LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA024.md): Cessna 152 · St. Augustine, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2001 · N704ZF · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in the collision with the airport sign.
- [NTSB ANC01LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA025.md): Piper PA-14 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2000 · N5178H · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The delayed remedial action by the pilot/instructor of another airplane during landing. Factors in the accident were the failure of the pilot of another airplane to maintain directional control, and the lack of available brakes to the pilot/instructor of…
- [NTSB SEA01LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA026.md): Cessna 150C · Pacific City, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 2000 · N7800Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll. Factors include a higher than normal approach speed.
- [NTSB CHI01LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA041.md): Cessna 150M · Jefferson City, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 2000 · N66633 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilots failure to maintain directional control. Factors were the service road and the nose gear collapse.
- [NTSB CHI00LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA236.md): Cessna 150M · Bloomington, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2000 · N6087K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot not maintaining directional control of the airplane. Factors were the crosswind weather condition, the airport sign, and the collapsed nose gear.
- [NTSB LAX00LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA120.md): Cessna 150E · Reedley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2000 · N6194T · Substantial damage
  > A loose seat latch which permitted the seat to move aft to a position where the pilot could no longer reach the controls.
- [NTSB CHI00LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA084.md): Cessna 150M · Marshall, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2000 · N462Q · Substantial damage
  > the go-around not performed, the improper flare, and recovery from a bounced landing not performed by the pilot. The crosswind was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB FTW00LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA087.md): Cessna 150L · Rush Springs, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2000 · N1254Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during landing roll. Factors were the pilot's diverted attention to raising the flaps and the high wind conditions.
- [NTSB CHI00LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA074.md): Cessna 150H · Wisconsin Rapid, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 2000 · N22017 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors were the pilot's lack of total experience and the snowbank.
- [NTSB NYC00LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA080.md): Taylorcraft F19 · West Lafayette, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 2000 · N3580T · Substantial damage
  > was a delayed decision of the pilot to abort the landing. Factors were the wet runway, and the tail winds that prevailed in the area.
- [NTSB MIA00LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA037.md): Cessna 150M · Morristown, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1999 · N704YE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff phase of a touch and go landing, and the subsequent skid off the runway and collapsed nose landing gear during the attempt to abort the takeoff.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=17020&occurrence=260&page=2

## 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 x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('17020')
    AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 260))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=17020&occurrence=260

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