# NTSB investigations: Franklin 6A4165 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 DFW08CA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA005.md): Stinson 108-2 · Indianola, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 7, 2007 · N9603K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for the existing wind conditions while landing. A contributing factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB LAX07CA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA269.md): Stinson 108-2 · Port Townsend, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 8, 2007 · N228C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for a wind conditions and maintain directional control during the touchdown and a subsequent aborted landing attempt.
- [NTSB LAX06CA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA263.md): Stinson 108-2 · Grass Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 17, 2006 · N9818K · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control on the landing rollout due to inadequate compensation for a gusty crosswind condition and an attempt to turn at an excessive taxi speed.
- [NTSB DEN03LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA131.md): Stinson 108-3 · Vernal, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2003 · N121N · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his failure to maintain directional control during landing that resulted in an inadvertent ground loop/swerve.
- [NTSB CHI03LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA115.md): Stinson 108-1 · Romeoville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2003 · N97930 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining directional control during the landing rollout. A factor to the accident was the gusting crosswind.
- [NTSB DEN03LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA036.md): Stinson 108-2 · Elbert, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 2003 · N9335K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inability to maintain aircraft control resulting in the ground loop. Factors relating to the accident were the crosswinds and the wind gusts.
- [NTSB DEN02LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA062.md): Stinson 108-3 · Falcon, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2002 · N6968M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff roll and subsequent abort. Factors relating to the accident were the gusting crosswinds and the unsuitable terrain encountered when the airplane departed the runway.
- [NTSB CHI01LA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA333.md): Stinson 108-3 · Duluth, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2001 · N653C · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Factors were the crosswind and the soft terrain.
- [NTSB NYC01LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA093.md): Stinson 108-3 · Falmouth, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2001 · N980C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. Factors were the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation and a tailwind.
- [NTSB SEA01LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA041.md): Stinson 108-2 · Arlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 2001 · N228C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll.
- [NTSB LAX00LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA255.md): Stinson 108-2 · Minden, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2000 · N264C · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to compensate for a sudden wind shift resulting in a loss of directional control and collision with high vegetation.
- [NTSB FTW00LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA139.md): Stinson 108-3 · Socorro, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 2000 · N6905M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent groundloop.
- [NTSB DEN00LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA068.md): Stinson 108-2 · Las Cruces, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 2000 · N442C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, resulting in an inadvertent ground loop/swerve. Factors were a burnt and unseated intake valve, and the tail wind.
- [NTSB ANC00LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA032.md): Stinson 108-3 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 2000 · N6453M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent ground loop.
- [NTSB LAX00LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA008.md): Stinson 108-3 · Yuma, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1999 · N871C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB SEA99LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA162.md): Stinson 108-2 · Burley, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1999 · N9358K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors include a taxiway marking sign located adjacent to the runway.
- [NTSB CHI96LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA138.md): Stinson 108-3 · Pontiac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1996 · N6179M · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll. A factor relating to the accident was: the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB ANC96LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA048.md): Stinson 108-3 · Soldotna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1996 · N6443M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. The gusty/crosswind condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI96LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA085.md): Stinson 108-3 · Sandstone, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 1996 · N653C · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's selection of an ice-covered runway for takeoff. A factor was the icy runway.
- [NTSB CHI95LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA299.md): Stinson 108-3 · Tribune, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1995 · N6911M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's use of excessive braking during the landing roll. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ANC95LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA099.md): Stinson 108-2 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1995 · N257C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control, during the takeoff roll, which resulted in an inadvertent swerve, and the pilot's excessive application of brake pressure, which resulted in a nose down condition.
- [NTSB NYC95LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA096.md): Stinson 108-2 · Clarion, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1995 · N978D · Substantial damage
  > A partial failure of the brake system.
- [NTSB LAX95LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA083.md): Stinson 108-2 · Lodi, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 1995 · N9359K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind wind condition and his failure to maintain proper alignment with the runway.
- [NTSB CHI94LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA208.md): Stinson 108-3 · Warren, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1994 · N6808M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper use of the parking brake.
- [NTSB NYC93LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA070.md): Stinson 108-2 · Norridgewock, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1993 · N8775K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot at the controls failed to maintain directional control of the airplane, and the flight instructor provided inadequate supervision. A related factor was the pilot at the controls had no flight experience in the make and model of airplane being flown.
- [NTSB CHI93LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA085.md): Stinson 108-3 · Omaha, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 1993 · N6402M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB DEN91LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA080.md): Stinson 108-2 · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1991 · N9759K · Substantial damage
  > A forward aft pilot seat adjustment locking mechanism failure.
- [NTSB NYC90LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA109.md): Stinson 108-3 · Warehouse Point, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1990 · N48SW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control during a landing with a gusty crosswind.
- [NTSB NYC90LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA085.md): Stinson 108-2 · Hudson, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1990 · N9741K · Substantial damage
  > The pilots improper operation of the flight controls which resulted in the loss of control of directional control of the airplane during a touch and go landing. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB SEA90LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA062.md): Stinson 108-2 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1990 · N9443K · Substantial damage
  > Pilot displayed poor starting procedures by proceeding with known deficiencies with the parking brake and the inadequacies of the tie down. The pilot did not attain assistance for this procedure which resulted in the airplane getting away and colliding with…
- [NTSB LAX90LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA044.md): Stinson 108-2 · Rialto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1989 · N334K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing factors were the gusty crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB DEN90LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA019.md): Universal Stinson 108-3 · Fort Collins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1989 · N4082C · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate compensation for wind conditons by the pilot which resulted in his failure to maintain directional control. Factors related to the accident were: the unfavorable wind condition and soft terrain.
- [NTSB DEN89LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA107.md): Stinson 108-3 · Aurora, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1989 · N993C · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the pilot. Lack of recent experience in the type of aircraft is considered a contributing factor.
- [NTSB NYC88LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA124.md): Stinson 108-2 · Warwick, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1988 · N9326K · Substantial damage
  > During takeoff and landing practice, the aircraft veered left off of the runway despite reported full right rudder application by the pilot. The aircraft continued to roll across the grass and came to rest after colliding with a construction ditch.
- [NTSB ANC88LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88LA016.md): Stinson 108-2 · Alexander Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1987 · N9398K · Substantial damage
  > The relatively inexperienced private pilot attempted to land his float equipped airplane with a tailwind and gusty winds in choppy water conditions. He lost control of the airplane and it was substantially damaged.
- [NTSB LAX86LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA216.md): Stinson 108-3 · Riverside, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1986 · N994C · Substantial damage
  > The CFI reported that during the landing roll on runway 24, at fla-bob airport, Riverside, CA, the airplane began to 'drift to the right.' The CFI applied left rudder to correct the excursion but his left foot slipped off the rudder bar and became lodged…
- [NTSB LAX85LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA060.md): Stinson 108-2 · Chino, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1984 · N426C · Substantial damage
  > When the plt received ldg instructions the wind was reported as being calm. During ldg flare on rwy 26, at 2 ft AGL, a gust was encountered. The gust was from the acft's 7 o'clock position & the plt was unable to maintain control of the acft. He stated that…
- [NTSB CHI85LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA061.md): Stinson 108-2 · Sterling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1984 · N9370K · Substantial damage
  > The acft ground looped & cartwheeled while landing during a personal flt. The plt lacked experience in tailwheel type acft.
- [NTSB SEA84LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA106.md): Stinson 108-2 · Carson City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1984 · N9543K · Substantial damage
  > According to the plt, the wind was from 230 deg at 12 gusting 18 KTS. He said that he had just lifted the tailwheel when a 'dust devil' push the acft to the right of the rwy. The acft then struck sage brush & a barbed wire fence & nosed over.
- [NTSB ATL82DA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA137.md): Stinson 108-3 · Hartford, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 18, 1982 · N130C · Substantial damage
  > During flight, the pilot encountered heavy thunderstorm activity. He was unable to circumnavigate the build-ups and elected to land on a gravel road toward the northwest. The pilot reported that during the landing roll, he was just about stopped when the…

## 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 ('27025')
    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
```

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