# NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-540 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 LAX08CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA011.md): Maule M-5-235-C · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 15, 2007 · N5644N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB DFW07CA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA015.md): Maule M5 · New Braunfels, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 26, 2006 · N32CX · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gear attachment during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop. A contributing factor was a crosswind.
- [NTSB LAX06LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA269.md): Cessna TR182 · San Carlos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2006 · N2526S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB NYC06CA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA105.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Laconia, NH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 23, 2006 · N412PM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing.
- [NTSB CHI05CA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA118.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Ypsilanti, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 19, 2005 · N3936W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane due to undetermined reasons. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind condition and the taxiway sign which was contacted. This case was modified October 12, 2006!!
- [NTSB CHI05FA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05FA080.md): Piper PA-28-235 · West Union, IA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2005 · N8966W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff, his failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the takeoff, and the pull-up to avoid obstacles which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's failure to maintain…
- [NTSB SEA04LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA056.md): Cessna R182 · Bremerton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 2004 · N7362X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent wing strike with terrain. A contributing factor was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB FTW04LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA070.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Knox City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 2004 · N8936W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempt to land on terrain not suitable for landing. A contributing factor was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB ATL03LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA123.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Greenville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2003 · N6JH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control after an aborted landing and subsequent collision with an airport runway sign.
- [NTSB MIA03LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA145.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2003 · N5224Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing roll resulting in collision with trees after the airplane departed the runway.
- [NTSB SEA03LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA120.md): Maule M-5-235C · Moses Lake, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2003 · N8070 · Substantial damage
  > An improper flare which resulted in a bounced landing during landing. The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and soft terrain were factors which eventually led to the aircraft nosing over.
- [NTSB ATL03LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA110.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Hatteras, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2003 · N9234Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A factor was a go-around not performed.
- [NTSB DEN03LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA080.md): Maule MX-7-235 · Watkins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2003 · N44UG · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll out. Contributing factors were the unlocked tailwheel.
- [NTSB MIA03CA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03CA091.md): Maule M-5-235C · Jay, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 27, 2003 · N366X · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to perform a go-around after bouncing following touchdown, resulting in the airplane nosing over during the landing roll.
- [NTSB LAX02LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA141.md): Piper PA24-250 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2002 · N7401P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll.
- [NTSB MIA02LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA056.md): Maule M-7-235B · Sarasota, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 2002 · N235AL · Substantial damage
  > The poor in-flight planning decision by the pilot-in-command for his failure to request the runway most aligned with the wind and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB DEN02LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA015.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Crested Butte, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2001 · N8704W · Substantial damage
  > a wet brake that later froze resulting in a loss of directional control on landing. A contributing factor was the snow bank.
- [NTSB SEA01LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA111.md): Cessna TR182 · Boise, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2001 · N4602S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions. Wind gusts were a factor.
- [NTSB MIA00LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA020.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Raleigh, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1999 · N8515W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing rollout for undetermined reasons. This resulted in the airplane veering off the runway and colliding with an airport sign.
- [NTSB SEA00LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA003.md): Maule M-5-235C · Laurel, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1999 · N6147M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors include a dust devil/whirlwind at the location where the pilot was trying to land.
- [NTSB MIA99LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA255.md): Piper PA-24-250 · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1999 · N8051P · Substantial damage
  > the pilots improper use of the hand brake during the landing roll out and his failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in the airplane exiting the runway and incurring substantial damage.
- [NTSB LAX99LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA290.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Boulder City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1999 · N8675W · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB CHI99LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA154.md): Cessna R182 · Chesterfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1999 · N738WK · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to attain clearance over the fence. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions which resulted in a loss of directional control, the crosswind, and the fence posts.
- [NTSB ANC99LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA041.md): Maule M-5 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1999 · N9237E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind during landing. Factors associated with this accident were the left crosswind, and the snowbank on the edge of the runway.
- [NTSB LAX99LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA045.md): Maule M-5-235C · Inyokern, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1998 · N5636M · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft while landing.
- [NTSB ATL98LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA085.md): Stroud SKY Bolt · Mocksville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1998 · N2951S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during landing roll when the front seat occupant inadvertently got his foot 'jammed' between the strut bungee and the rudder/brake peddle. A factor was the inadequate design of the rudder/brake peddle system.
- [NTSB LAX98LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA019.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Fullerton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1997 · N8203P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve and subsequent damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI97LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA244.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Fond Du Lac, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1997 · N720MB · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper use of the throttle control friction lock, and his inadequate remedial action. Related factors were his lack of experience in type of aircraft, the pilot's habit interference, and the presence of parked (standing) aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI97LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA132.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Correctionville, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1997 · N7729P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, while taxiing, which resulted in loss of aircraft control, an encounter with terrain, and subsequent failure of the left main landing gear. The unfavorable wind condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB SEA97LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA100.md): Cessna TR182RG · Ennis, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1997 · N9480R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the wind conditions. Factors contributing to the accident were the gusting winds, and the presence of a ditch on the edge of the landing area.
- [NTSB ANC96LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA130.md): Maule M-7 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1996 · N897M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area.
- [NTSB FTW96LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA214.md): Maule M-5-235C · Akron, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 1996 · N9194E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB CHI96LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA137.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Aitkin, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1996 · N4883S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in his failure (or inability) to adequately compensation for wind conditions. Factors relating to the accident were: the gusty crosswind condition and the snowbank.
- [NTSB LAX96LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA128.md): Maule M-6-235 · Bishop, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1996 · N5652C · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. The unfavorable wind condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB MIA96LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA005.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Opa Locka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1995 · N4587P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane on landing resulted in a loss of control, sliding off the runway into a rock collapsing the landing gear.
- [NTSB NYC95LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA168.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Poestenkill, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1995 · N9390W · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's decision to continue an approach during which the airplane was high and fast, and his improper recovery from a bounced landing. The pilot's failure to use the seat belt was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI94LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA223.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Crosby, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1994 · N9561P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Factors associated with the accident are the rough runway, and the pilot's improper preflight planning.
- [NTSB BFO94LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA101.md): Piper PA-23-250B · Kent, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1994 · N5257Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB ANC94LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA050.md): Maule M5-235C · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1994 · N9237E · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to abort the takeoff when her foot interfered and restricted the movement of the rudder control system.
- [NTSB BFO94LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA030.md): Piper PA-28 · Bennington, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 1994 · N8211V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.
- [NTSB SEA94LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA013.md): Cessna 172N · Renton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1993 · N7367E · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. The crosswind was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX93LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA080.md): Piper PA-28 · Big Bear, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1992 · N129AB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft after touchdown.
- [NTSB NYC93LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA042.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Cheriton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1992 · N9102W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improperly planned approach, resulting in a touchdown too FAR down the runway, with excessive airspeed, and the subsequent encounter with soft terrain and nose over.
- [NTSB LAX92LA371](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA371.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1992 · N8647W · Substantial damage
  > The pilots inadequate compensation for the existing wind conditions. The gusty nature of the cross wind condiitons encountered was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX92LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA144.md): Piper PA28-235 · Havasu Lake, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1992 · N8840W · Substantial damage
  > The dual student's failure to maintain directional control, the cfi's improper supervision of the flight, and the cfi's failure to perform the necessary remedial action. Contributing to this accident was the dual student's improper use of the brakes.
- [NTSB FTW92LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA052.md): Maule M-7-235 · Cottonport, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1991 · N81818 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for wind conditions. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI91DEP05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DEP05.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Neenah, WI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 27, 1991 · N855SD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to attain sufficient airspeed to achieve flight, and his failure to abort the takeoff.
- [NTSB MIA91LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA041.md): Cessna 182RG · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1990 · N5157T · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB DEN90DTE08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90DTE08.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Idalia, CO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 11, 1990 · N9571P · Substantial damage
  > The encounter with an unfavorable wind, a dust devil. A factor was the inability of the pilot to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB NYC90LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA140.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Middleton, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1990 · N8569N · Substantial damage
  > Loss of direction control by the pilot when he came in high and fast and touched down at improper touchdown point.

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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 x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('41532')
    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=41532&occurrence=260

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