# NTSB investigations: Boeing A75N1(PT17): 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 CHI07CA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA210.md): Boeing A-75N1 · Oelwein, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 14, 2007 · N7034Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during a landing roll. Factors associated with the accident was the gusty crosswind condition and the corn crop.
- [NTSB CHI06CA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA272.md): Boeing A75N1 · Garrettsville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 26, 2006 · N985BC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. The bush and tree were factors to the accident.
- [NTSB NYC06CA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA158.md): Boeing A75N1 · South Hill, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2006 · N55267 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing, which resulted in a ground loop and a subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB FTW04CA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04CA200.md): Boeing A75N1 · Bay City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2004 · N75272 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's decision to land with a quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB FTW03LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA144.md): Boeing A75N1 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2003 · N55133 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.
- [NTSB MIA03CA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03CA093.md): Boeing A75N1 · Lakeland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 4, 2003 · N2535R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control during the landing rollout which resulted in the airplane exiting the runway, impacting a runway light, and nosing over.
- [NTSB NYC02LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA111.md): Boeing Stearman A75N1 · Toughkenamon, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2002 · N60812 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing, a factor was the gusting wind conditions.
- [NTSB SEA02LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA038.md): Boeing Stearman A75N1 · Creswell, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 2002 · N62658 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing resulting in the aircraft leaving the runway environment, crossing a ditch and nosing over. Contributing factors were variable winds reported by the pilot and the ditch.
- [NTSB NYC00LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA204.md): Boeing PT17 · Easton, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2000 · N57851 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB CHI99LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA199.md): Boeing Stearman B75N1 · Kalamazoo, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1999 · N2PP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. A factor was the variable wind condition.
- [NTSB LAX99LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA126.md): Boeing Stearman A75N1 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1999 · N52558 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty and variable crosswind condition, which led to a loss of directional control and an inadvertent ground loop.
- [NTSB LAX99LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA041.md): Boeing A75N1 · Vacaville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1998 · N59734 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing variable wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB NYC98LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA191.md): Boeing PT-17 Stearman · So. Charleston, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1998 · N58095 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB ATL98LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA057.md): Boeing A75N1 · Chamblee, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1998 · N63538 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and excessive application of braking action, which resulted in an on-ground loss-of-control and a nose over. Related factors were: the pilot's selection of the wrong runway, and the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB LAX97LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA201.md): Boeing Stearman A75N1 · Lemoore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1997 · N450MF · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing, which resulted in a ground swerve and subsequent overload failure of the main landing gear. Related factors were a left crosswind and partial loss of the right wheel…
- [NTSB LAX95LA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA350.md): Boeing B75-A75N1 · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1995 · N54284 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout. Factors which contributed to the loss of control were: the pilot's total lack of experience landing the conventional gear airplane in a crosswind condition, and the crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI93LA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA349.md): Boeing Stearman A75N1 · Delevan, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1993 · N55501 · Substantial damage
  > the excessive use of brakes and rudder by the pilot-in-command. A factor related to the accident was the pilot-in-command's lack of total experience in this type of aircraft.
- [NTSB SEA93LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA112.md): Boeing A75N1 · Hardin, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1993 · N9041R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB SEA93LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA086.md): Boeing D75N1 · Davenport, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1993 · N56426 · Substantial damage
  > Unsuitable terrain was selected for landing. A factor to the accident was: soft terrain.
- [NTSB SEA93LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA058.md): Boeing A75N1 · Bend, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1993 · N56843 · Substantial damage
  > Directional control not maintained and ground loop/swerve not corrected by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB FTW93LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA070.md): Boeing A75N1 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1993 · N56221 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll
- [NTSB CHI92LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA235.md): Boeing A75N1 · St. Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1992 · N55982 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inattentiveness and improper use of the airplanes brakes. A factor which contributed to this accident was the incorrect brake system installed on the airplane.
- [NTSB FTW91LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA087.md): Boeing A-75 · Horseshoe Bend, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1991 · N4561N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airlane. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB NYC90LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA194.md): Boeing A75 · Burdett, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1990 · N7772J · Destroyed
  > The pilot did not properly compensate for the cross wind and failed to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI90LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA156.md): Boeing A75N1 · Aurora, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1990 · N59448 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his not maintaining proper directional control on landing.
- [NTSB DEN90LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA040.md): Boeing A75N1 · Ft Collins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1990 · N49733 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. A factor related to the accident was: the pilot's lack of familiarity with the aircraft.
- [NTSB NYC89LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA145.md): Boeing Stearman A75N1 · Erwinna, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1989 · N60812 · Substantial damage
  > Loss control and collision with trees due to failure of the student pilot to compensate for the wind and lack of supervision by the CFI.
- [NTSB MIA89LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA141.md): Boeing A75N1 · New Smyrna Bch., FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1989 · N57946 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to adequately preflight the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use the brakes to maintain directional control and poor inspection of the airplane by company maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB NYC88LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA221.md): Boeing A75N1 · Wellsville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1988 · N7772J · Substantial damage
  > A private plt on a local flight made a stopover landing on runway 28. The plt reported that during the landing flare, he was temporarily blinded by the setting sun directly in the flight path. At touchdown the airplane weathervaned into the right crosswind,…
- [NTSB LAX88LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA178.md): Boeing A75N1 · Sacramento, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1988 · N747JR · Substantial damage
- [NTSB BFO88DHD02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO88DHD02.md): Boeing A75N1 · Milton, DE · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 16, 1987 · N53488 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper brake application during a 'wheel' landing, which resulted in the aircraft nosing over. The slight downslope of the airstrip, a quartering tailwind, inadequate supervision on the part of the check pilot, and the pilot's lack of…
- [NTSB MKC88LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88LA006.md): Boeing A-75 · Creve Coeur, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1987 · N1754M · Substantial damage
  > While practicing stop and go ldgs, plt lost control during rollout. Acft swerved and entered an inadvertent ground loop. The right main landing gear failed and the right lower wing contacted the ground.
- [NTSB CHI87LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA225.md): Boeing A75N1 · Rochester, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1987 · N61V · Substantial damage
  > The tailwheel aircraft was landed into a strong left crosswind, experienced a loss of directional control, followed by a ground loop, and nose over.
- [NTSB LAX87LA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA346.md): Boeing A75N1 · Lakeport, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1987 · N68853 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that the aircraft groundlooped during landing roll just as the tailwheel touched down. There were no reported mechanical problems and winds were light and variable. However, the pilot stated that he thought he felt a gustof wind.
- [NTSB MIA83LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83LA243.md): Boeing A75N1 · St. Augustine, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1983 · N66524 · Substantial damage
  > On the previous flt, the plt noted that the left brake was weaker than the right brake. Before taking off again, he added fluid to the left brake sys. After flying about 1 hr, he returned & landed. During the landing roll, the left brake failed to operate.…
- [NTSB CHI83LA422](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA422.md): Boeing A75N1 · Galesburg, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1983 · N49684 · Substantial damage
  > After landing at the Galesburg arpt, the plt was turning onto the taxiway when the acft ground looped in strong wind conditions. The left wing was substantially damaged during the mishap.
- [NTSB FTW83LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA219.md): Boeing A-75 · Iowa, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1983 · N65361 · Substantial damage
  > The acft nosed over during an off arpt landing. The plt stated that he was landing to check his aerial application load and talk to a farmer. During touchdown the main landing gear dug into the soft ground and the acft nosed over.
- [NTSB FTW82DA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA185.md): Boeing A75N1 · Fabens, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 16, 1982 · N55971 · Substantial damage
  > Following a left turn on landing roll the pilot applied the brakes to correct for right drift. The braking action resulted in the aircraft nose over. Investigation revealed no mechanical malfunction or failure.
- [NTSB LAX82FVG23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FVG23.md): Boeing A75N1 · Pleasant Grove, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 8, 1982 · N68820 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot reported that he landed toward the north with the wind from the northeast at 8 to 10 knots. When the tailwheel touched down, the aircraft veered right. The pilot reported that he could not stop the turn. He opened the throttle while attempting to…
- [NTSB LAX82DVG24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DVG24.md): Boeing A75 · Maxwell, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 7, 1982 · N5050V · Substantial damage
  > During the takeoff roll from a local farm strip, the aircraft veered to the right and went off the runway. The pilot reported that the plane went into a small ditch and flipped over. No mechanical failures were reported.

## 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.aircraft_model_code IN ('1380134')
    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?model=1380134&occurrence=260

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