# NTSB investigations: Continental I0-470 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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB CHI08CA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA010.md): Beech N35 · Elyra, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 6, 2007 · N1260Z · Substantial damage
  > The directional control not maintained by the dual student and the inadequate supervision by the certified flight instructor during takeoff roll. Contributing factors were the precision approach path indicator and the ditch.
- [NTSB DFW06CA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA128.md): Beech BE33 · Greenville, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 18, 2006 · N893R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. Contributing factors were the crosswind and the gusty winds.
- [NTSB MIA06LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA086.md): Cessna 310K · Brooksville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2006 · N6981L · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic's improper maintenance that resulted in the right main landing gear's separation from the airplane and an inadvertent loss of control during landing.
- [NTSB DEN04LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA084.md): Cessna 310J · Morgan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2004 · N415SW · Substantial damage
  > the poor friction value on the runway rendering braking action inadequate. Contributing factors include the excessive approach speed, and the pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI03LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA324.md): Beech 35-33 · Evansville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2003 · N978T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining directional control during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the airport sign.
- [NTSB MIA03LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA169.md): Beech 35J · Avon Park, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2003 · N4975B · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during landing resulting in the airplane drifting to the right, encountering standing water on the runway edge, and running off the runway where it incurred substantial damage.
- [NTSB ANC02LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA126.md): Cessna 185 · Seward, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2002 · N9808X · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional control of the airplane due to the failure of the pilot to correct for torque/P Factor during the takeoff roll. A factor in the accident was a wet grass surface.
- [NTSB SEA01LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA174.md): Cessna 180 · Grangeville, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2001 · N224H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor was variable winds.
- [NTSB FTW01LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA118.md): Cessna 310 · Decatur, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2001 · N6748X · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the left main wheel brake which was locked for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB SEA01LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA007.md): Beech N35 · Arlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2000 · N1255Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff upon experiencing directional control difficulties. Factors included the pilot's failure or inability to maintain directional control, and a taxiway sign.
- [NTSB CHI00LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA309.md): Cessna 172P · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2000 · N98629 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind that resulted in the failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind, the ditch, the student's lack of experience, and the poor…
- [NTSB LAX00LA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA338.md): Stevens Starduster II AS300 · N. Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2000 · N27CG · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the right clip that attaches a spring to the tail wheel/rudder control assembly, which resulted in a loss of directional control and collision with a berm.
- [NTSB LAX00LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA198.md): Cessna 185 · Borrego Springs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 2000 · N9955X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB LAX00LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA022.md): Cessna 210 · Enterprise, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1999 · N6556X · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll, which resulted in a collision with a ditch.
- [NTSB FTW99LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA248.md): Beech 95-A55 · Ada, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1999 · N9576Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing flare/touchdown. Factors were the pilot's excessive approach speed and the partial failure of the seat guides for the pilot's seat.
- [NTSB SEA99LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA169.md): Beech J-35 · Union, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1999 · N7299B · Substantial damage
  > Directional control not maintained. A rough/uneven landing area was a factor.
- [NTSB FTW99LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA050.md): Beech BE-95-A55 · Mesquite, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1998 · N6DL · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a simulated engine failure during takeoff maneuver and the instructor's inadequate supervision. Factors were; the student's lack of total flight time in multiengine airplanes, and the soft…
- [NTSB ANC98LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA106.md): Cessna 185 · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1998 · N5892T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB CHI98LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA112.md): Cessna 310J · Hutchinson, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1998 · N3020L · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor's inadequate supervision by failing to ensure that the right throttle had been retarded before re-advancing the right mixture control, which resulted in a loss of directional control, an encounter with soft terrain, and damage to the…
- [NTSB FTW98LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA120.md): Cessna 210A · Morgan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 1998 · N9489X · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. A related factor was the lack of experience in the make and model of aircraft.
- [NTSB ANC96LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA040.md): Cessna 185 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1996 · N9875X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty crosswind conditions. The strong, gusty crosswind was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX94LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA264.md): Cessna 210A · Mesquite, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1994 · N6659X · Substantial damage
  > Exhaustion of the brake system hydraulic fluid due to an inadequate annual inspection.
- [NTSB CHI94LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA127.md): Beech 35 · Anderson, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1994 · N9597R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A factor related to the accident was the rough terrain encountered following the loss of control.
- [NTSB FTW94LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA006.md): Cessna 310I · Southlake, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1993 · N8090M · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control not maintained by the private pilot receiving instruction. Factors were rough runway, runway edge lights inoperative, dark night conditions, brakes restricted due to an out of rig rudder system, and inadequate CFI supervision.
- [NTSB NYC93LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA144.md): Beech A55 · Norfolk, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1993 · N30JM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper compesnation for wind conditions and failure to maintain firectional control. A factor was adverse wind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC93LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA106.md): Cessna 185 · Victory, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1993 · N1679Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot selected unsuitable terrain for landing.
- [NTSB LAX93LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA108.md): Cessna 210D · Douglas, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1993 · N3980Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of the wrong runway based on inaccurate wind information.
- [NTSB CHI92LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA187.md): Beech M35 · Dekalb, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1992 · N9873R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use proper nose wheel steering which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB DEN92LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA039.md): Beech 55 · Longmont, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1992 · N155BB · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB CHI91LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA107.md): Beech 55 · Forest Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1991 · N29SF · Substantial damage
  > An aborted landing not performed by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were a runway that was wet and ice covered.
- [NTSB FTW91LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA026.md): Cessna 205 · Medford, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1990 · N8219Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's use of improper starting procedures which resulted in the loss of control of the airplane. A factor in the accident was the airplane's encounter with rough terrain during the unmanned taxi.
- [NTSB ANC91LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA002.md): Cessna 185B · Koyuktolik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1990 · N2525Z · Substantial damage
  > Pilot-in-command's failure to properly execute a stabilized approach to the first 1/3 of the runway. Contributing to the accident was the excessive airpseed maintained during the approach and landing.
- [NTSB CHI90LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA132.md): Cessna 205A · Piqua, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1990 · N4841U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB LAX90LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA173.md): Beech N35 · Los Banos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1990 · N75BV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB DEN89LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA188.md): Cessna 185 · Durango, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1989 · N9823X · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot. The wind condition was considered to be a contributing factor.
- [NTSB ATL88FA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88FA162.md): Beech 55 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 2, 1988 · N2025W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN87LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA200.md): Cessna 185A · Hillsboro, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1987 · N1686Z · Substantial damage
  > The pvt plt was receiving dual instruction for the purpose of a checkout in the Cessna 185. The dual student landed the acft on runway 34 with a right crosswind. During the landing roll the acft began to 'weathervane' and the rt wing began to rise. Remedial…
- [NTSB BFO87LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO87LA029.md): Cessna 205 · Midland, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1987 · N8381Z · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated that this was the first time he had ever landed on rwy 32. During the lndg apch, about 15 secs before touchdown, his eyeglasses broke and fell off his face. He reached for his spare eyeglasses that were on top of the instrument panel; however,…
- [NTSB LAX85FVA05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85FVA05.md): Beech E-33 · Coalinga, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 16, 1985 · N3493A · Substantial damage
  > The acft dragged the tail and crashed in a plowed field about 1/4 mile east of the takeoff rwy. The plt said the acft became 'squirrely' on the rwy and went left off the rwydespite her application of rt rudder tracks showed that the acft left rwy after 250 ft…
- [NTSB ANC85LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA082.md): Cessna C-185 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1985 · N5815T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command touched down on a dry runway in a crab angle and lost control of the airplane resulting in ground loop.
- [NTSB DEN85LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA110.md): Cessna 310N · Abiquiu, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1985 · N5060Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot attempted to takeoff from a rough, unimproved airstrip with a 3% uphill gradient, high density altitude, and gusty crosswind conditions. During the takeoff roll, the pilot lost directional control, lifted the airplane off the ground, cleared a…
- [NTSB ATL85LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA080.md): Cessna 310Q · Beaver, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1985 · N69938 · Substantial damage
  > The acft collided with a snow bank during landing ground run on an icy rwy. Plts vision obstructed by ice on windshield. Icing was encountered about 10 mins prior to landing. SIGMET and plt reports indicated the presence of icing. The plt had filed an IFR flt…
- [NTSB ANC84LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84LA191.md): Cessna 185 · Mt Plummer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1984 · N1688Z · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated that while landing in a crosswind, he ground looped the airplane. The acft departed the airstrip surface and rolled off the mountainside backward.
- [NTSB LAX84LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA235.md): Bellanca 14-19-3 · Temple Bar, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1984 · N8801R · Substantial damage
  > According to the plt, he lost directional control during the landing & the acft zig-sagged down the rwy. He did not use brakes for fear of a nose over. On the last 30% of the rwy, he attempted a go-around; however, the acft veered off the rwy & crashed in…
- [NTSB NYC83LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA255.md): Beech B55 · Pomona, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1983 · N4148W · Substantial damage
  > During the landing roll the plt applied brakes and the left main landing gear collpased. The acft turned to the left and the remaining gear collapsed. The acft veered off the side of the rwy, dug into the soft dirt and spun around.
- [NTSB MKC83LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA146.md): Cessna 185 · Mound Valley, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1983 · N4010Y · Substantial damage
  > The plt took off from a small arpt to reposition the acft on a road to pick up sky divers. During the landing, he lost control of the acft & it swerved off the road & hit a tree.
- [NTSB NYC82DA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA233.md): Cessna 205A · Augusta, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 17, 1982 · N4868U · Substantial damage
  > On landing, a severe drag on the left landing gear overcame pilot's attempted corrections. The aircraft went off the runway, down an embankment and overturned. The left brake locked, due to corrosion of carrier pins.
- [NTSB CHI82DA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA227.md): Cessna 310K · Bluffton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 30, 1982 · N6997L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated the right gear started to skid during landing. The aircraft slid off the runway into a ditch and the right main landing gear collapsed. No preimpact malfunction or failure of the gear assembly was determined.
- [NTSB LAX82DA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA210.md): Cessna 210 · Lovelock, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 5, 1982 · N7347E · Substantial damage
  > During arrival, the pilot was unable to contact the fss. He was unaware that the fss station had already closed. He observed the wind sock and elected to land on runway 01 with a wind from 325 degrees at 30 knots. On final approach, a distinct crab of about…
- [NTSB ATL82DA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA131.md): Cessna 205 · Hopkinsville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 15, 1982 · N124A · Substantial damage
  > During landing roll the pilot applied right brake and rudder. The application seemed ineffective so he applied more rudder and the aircraft veered off the runway to the right, colliding with a ditch. The aircraft then nosed over. The wind was calm.

## 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 ('17027')
    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=17027&occurrence=260

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