# NTSB investigations: Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG: 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 CHI07LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA203.md): Piper PA-36-285 · Belle Plaine, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2007 · N57600 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout.
- [NTSB SEA07LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA011.md): Sorensen Searey · Marysville, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2006 · N9877S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to identify an unsafe condition (strong tidal currents) prior to a water landing, which resulted in the airplane nosing over when the pilot was unable to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB NYC06CA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA067.md): Pergerson Highlander · Appomattox, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 30, 2006 · N8146P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor in the accident was the pilot's improper use of flaps.
- [NTSB NYC06CA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA021.md): Craig Sonerai II LT · Ashland, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 31, 2005 · N204WC · Substantial damage
  > A loss of directional control during an emergency landing. A factor in the accident was an unlatched canopy requiring the pilot to hold it closed to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB DEN05IA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05IA083.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-9-82 · Denver, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 28, 2005 · N911TW · Minor damage
  > the reason for the occurrence was not determined.
- [NTSB DEN05CA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05CA040.md): Daniels Vans RV-8 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 19, 2004 · N204X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control resulting in a ground loop.
- [NTSB MIA05CA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05CA038.md): Steven W. Jones KR2 · Zellwood, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 30, 2004 · N212KR · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during landing resulting in the on-ground collision with a drainage ditch.
- [NTSB IAD04LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04LA019.md): Krotje VM-1 Esqual · Cambridge, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 2004 · N626EA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the inadequate brake system installed on the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX04LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA195.md): Spirangam Velocity · Boulder City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2004 · N216MR · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB ATL03LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA141.md): Bellanca CH-300 · Peachtree City, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2003 · N796W · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain directional control during landing roll that resulted in a ground loop and subsequent collapse of the main landing gear.
- [NTSB CHI03LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA195.md): Ruminski Ultra Pup · Richmond, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2003 · N124TR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control and the airplane ground looped.
- [NTSB ATL03CA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03CA105.md): Ayers RV-6A · St. Simons Isld, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 11, 2003 · N221SA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection that resulted in his failure to remove the seatbelt (flight control gust lock) from the right side flight control stick.
- [NTSB SEA03LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA080.md): Allen SA-300 · Yakima, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 2003 · N147DA · Substantial damage
  > Directional control was not maintained during the landing roll. A steering spring disconnected as a result of a tailwheel shimmy was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX02FA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA300.md): Fairchild SA227-AC · Hawthorne, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2002 · N343AE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control during the rejected takeoff. The loss of directional control was caused by the crew's failure to follow prescribed pretakeoff and takeoff checklist procedures to ensure the both propellers were…
- [NTSB LAX02FA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA266.md): Airbus Industrie A320-231 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2002 · N635AW · Substantial damage
  > The captain's failure to maintain directional control and his inadvertent application of asymmetrical engine thrust while attempting to move the #1 thrust lever out of reverse. A factor in the accident was the crew's inadequate coordination and crew resource…
- [NTSB ATL02LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA125.md): Rotorway Exec 162F · Concord, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2002 · N588JR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of cyclic while attempting a hover resulting in dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB ANC02LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA052.md): Grumman G-21 · Northway, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2002 · N21A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop/swerve. A factor associated with the accident was a crosswind.
- [NTSB ANC01LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA150.md): Slepcev Storch SS-MK4 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2001 · N69UP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and an inadvertent ground loop/swerve during the landing roll.
- [NTSB NYC01LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA230.md): Carver RAF 2000 GTX SE · Barre, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2001 · N90407 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff. A factor in this accident were wind gusts.
- [NTSB SEA01LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA126.md): Maule M-5-210C · Big Creek, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2001 · N349X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the wind conditions during the landing roll. High and gusting winds were factors.
- [NTSB FTW01LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA055.md): Schmidt Questair Venture · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 2001 · N425V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors were the crosswind and soft terrain condition.
- [NTSB CHI00LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA225.md): Comeau Avid Flyer · Gladstone, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2000 · N646R · Destroyed
  > aircraft control not maintained by the pilot.
- [NTSB DEN00LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA098.md): Rosenvall Avid MK IV · Salina, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 2000 · N63827 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing roll. A factor was gusting winds from nearby thunderstorms.
- [NTSB MIA00LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA143.md): New Standard D-25 · Lakeland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2000 · N930V · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper inflight planning/decision to land long, with a tailwind, on a wet grass runway that resulted in the loss of control and the airplane exiting the runway, incurring substantial damage.
- [NTSB LAX99LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA170.md): Wsk Pzl Warzawa-Okecie PZL-104 Wilga 80 · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1999 · N4UU · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's improper supervision of the pilot trainee and his failure to make timely control inputs in order to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB LAX99LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA060.md): Aegerter, Simon Velocity 173E-RG · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1998 · N466MF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate modification to the control systems, which resulted in a restricted elevator control.
- [NTSB ATL97LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA111.md): Avid IV · Memphis, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1997 · N913R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during takeoff. A factor in the accident was the repositioning of the control stick.
- [NTSB SEA96LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA191.md): Champion 7ECA · Lander, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1996 · N9542S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Factors relating to the accident were: the variable and gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB LAX96LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA212.md): Schleicher ASW-20 · Sparks, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1996 · N204Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the takeoff roll, and his failure to maintain control of the glider. The gusty wind condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB NYC96LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA114.md): Waco UPF-7 · East Canton, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1996 · N32091 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent collision with obstacles. The gusty crosswind condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX95LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA260.md): Stinson L-5E · Elko, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1995 · N31853 · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control and the inadequate supervision by the instructor pilot in taking timely corrective action.
- [NTSB LAX94LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA293.md): Burkhart Grob G103 · Tehachapi, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1994 · N38366 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to secure the canopy before takeoff, and his failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout.
- [NTSB CHI94LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA238.md): Piper PA-22 · Harvard, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1994 · N8512C · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's excessive taxi speed. A factor in the accident was the wet grass runway.
- [NTSB FTW93LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA241.md): Cessna 140 · Bastrop, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1993 · N2673N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his improper compensation for existing wind conditions. Factors were the crosswind and the pilot's lack of total experience in the type of aircraft.
- [NTSB FTW92DPG12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DPG12.md): Grumman G-164A · Mc Crory, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 10, 1992 · N6636Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB SEA92LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA172.md): Schweizer SGU 2-22CK · Ephrata, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1992 · N3907A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged the landing flare. Factors include a lack of total pilot expereince.
- [NTSB ATL91LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA165.md): Icard, Claude M. Sonerai II LT · Morganton, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1991 · N9QC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane on the runway, and the inadvertent rotation of the airplane, resulting in an unplanned flight.
- [NTSB NYC91LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA007.md): Waco UPF-7 · Erwinna, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1990 · N32091 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the take off roll.
- [NTSB MKC90LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA132.md): Piper PA-36-400 · Altheimer, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1990 · N57706 · Substantial damage
  > Directional control was not maintained by the pilot in command. Contributing factors were landing with a tailwind. Compensation for wind conditions not considered and selection of the wrong runway.
- [NTSB MKC90LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA118.md): Grumman G-164A · Morton, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1990 · N6636Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control due to inadequate compensation for wind conditions.
- [NTSB FTW89LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA119.md): Cessna A185F · Marksville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1989 · N5486R · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop and a subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB FTW89LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA019.md): Luscombe 11A · Houston, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1988 · N1639B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA88LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA175.md): Piper PA-20 · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1988 · N2526A · Substantial damage
  > Plt landed with 80 deg right cross wind of 8 KTS, groundlooped to right. The plt said that ATIS info gave the wind as 220 degrees at 8 KTS; however his EST from windsock observation included gusts of 15 KTS. The observing station reported no gusts on the date…
- [NTSB ANC88LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88LA118.md): Cessna 170B · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1988 · N8266A · Substantial damage
  > The plt was practicing touch-&-go landings. On the first landing, the acft bounced & a successful go-around was made. During the second landing, the plt lost directional control of the acft & it went off the left side of the rwy & was damaged.
- [NTSB LAX88LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA292.md): Siai-Marchetti S.205/22R · Bullhead City, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1988 · N955W · Substantial damage
  > At the end of a cross country flight, the pilot had to abort the landing the first time due to heavy rain showers and turbulence. The pilot returned for landing and during the landing roll on the wet runway, the pilot lost control of the airplane. The…
- [NTSB CHI88FA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88FA178.md): Sonerai IIL · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1988 · N398 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI88LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA168.md): Enstrom 280FX · Menominee, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1988 · N280FX · Substantial damage
  > During a demonstration of an autorotation to a run-on landing, the helicopter skids dragged in the soft grass upon touchdown, and the helicopter veered to the left. The pilot failed to maintain aircraft control when the helicopter veered left, the right skid…
- [NTSB ANC88LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88LA050.md): Cessna 180 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1988 · N91290 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot returned to Fairbanks int'l airport from an intended cross-country flight due to deteriorating weather. During the flight the airplane felt out of trim, and she elected to land on the longest runway available (10,300). During the landing roll she…
- [NTSB LAX87LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA244.md): Nord 3202 · Bishop, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1987 · N32RM · Substantial damage
  > During a relocation flight of a newly purchased acft, the plt was making a cross wind landing when on touchdown the left wing raised. The plt corrected by applying left aileron, however, he also relaxed the back pressure on the control stick allowing the tail…
- [NTSB ANC86LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA164.md): Cessna 195A · Willow, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1986 · N9342A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot reported that while demonstrating high speed taxi, the airplane veered to the left, entered an open trench, and was damaged. An exam of the flight control and brake systems revealed no pre-accident mechanical malfunction or failure.

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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 ('99999')
    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=99999&occurrence=260

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