# NTSB investigations: Dragged wing,rotor,pod,float or tail/skid

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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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB SEA97LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA102.md): Boeing E75 · Spokane, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1997 · N5010V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's inadequate application of crosswind controls during landing rollout. Factors were gusty crosswinds.
- [NTSB SEA97LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA055.md): Champion 7ECA · Bandon, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 1997 · N11099 · Substantial damage
  > the dual student's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, and the flight instructor's improper remedial action. A factor relating to the accident was: the ravine located near the right side of the runway.
- [NTSB FTW96LA377](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA377.md): Pzl-Mielec MIG-17 · Amarillo, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1996 · N1719 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's excessive takeoff rotation which led to premature lift-off at a speed inadequate to maintain flight. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in the MIG-17.
- [NTSB NYC96FA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96FA174.md): Lockheed L-1011-100 · Jamaica, NY · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1996 · N31031 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the flight crew to complete the published checklist and to adequately cross-check the actions of each other, which resulted in their failure to detect that the leading edge slats had not extended and led to the aircraft's tail contacting the runway…
- [NTSB MIA96LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA189.md): Pitts S-2B · Boca Raton, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1996 · N6082E · Substantial damage
  > the dual student's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and inadequate supervision by the flight instructor. The gusty/crosswind condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB ATL96LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA106.md): Bell 47G · Bartow, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1996 · N6356 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate visual lookout, and his failure to maintain ground clearance, while maneuvering to avoid a collision with a utility line.
- [NTSB LAX96LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA240.md): Experimental Mini Mustang · Page, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1996 · N61D · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions, and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft. A factor relating to the accident was: the gusty/crosswind condition.
- [NTSB LAX96LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA238.md): Cessna 182RG · Page, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1996 · N6309T · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Factors relating to the accident were: the gusty and crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC96LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA067.md): Cessna 170 · Dillingham, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1996 · N1828C · Substantial damage
  > rotation (slippage) of the tire on the rim, and shearing of the valve stem, which allowed the rim to contact the ground and then separate.
- [NTSB ANC96LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA058.md): Cessna 180H · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1996 · N91304 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's inadvertent stall during the go around attempt. Factors in the accident were the pilot-in- command's lack of a high performance endorsement and the pilot/passenger's decision to allow the pilot-in-command to manipulate the controls…
- [NTSB MIA96LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA104.md): Cessna 150F · Ocala, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1996 · N6679F · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind during the landing flare.
- [NTSB MIA96LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA090.md): Helio H-295 · Key West, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1996 · N68883 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during lift-off, which resulted in the right wingtip contacting the runway. The gusty crosswind was a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX96LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA100.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Folsom Lake, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1995 · N5LY · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the dual student and improper remedial action. A factor relating to the accident was: failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB ATL96LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA023.md): Hiller 12C · N. Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1995 · N234SM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper operation of the flight controls during a practice autorotation, and the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the operation
- [NTSB MIA96IA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96IA039.md): Boeing 747-212B · Amsterdam, Netherlands · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1995 · N616FF · Minor damage
  > The failure of the captain to maintain a level wings attitude during a go-around resulting in the right wing dragging on the ground.
- [NTSB SEA96IA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96IA027.md): Boeing 727-232 · Boise, ID · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1995 · N543DA · Minor damage
  > the pilot-in-command's misjudgment of the remedial action necessary to correct the aircraft's misalignment with the runway. The dark night conditions, fog, and the pilot-in-command's failure to maintain proper alignment with the runway were factors.
- [NTSB LAX96LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA053.md): Robinson R22HP · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1995 · N90452 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain proper control of the helicopter, while in a hover.
- [NTSB LAX96LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA034.md): Cessna 310C · Boulder City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1995 · N1755H · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper aircraft handling during touchdown which resulted in the right wing and horizontal stabilizer dragging on the runway. The poorly planned landing approach was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI95LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA276.md): Cessna A185E · Dickinson, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1995 · N47428 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, and his improper recovery from the bounced landing. The high wind was a factor.
- [NTSB ANC95LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA138.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Togiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1995 · N8212H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain proper alignment with the intended point of landing. A factor relating to the accident was: the unfavorable wind condition.
- [NTSB CHI95LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA233.md): Cessna 172 · Motley, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1995 · N53716 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a soft field takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX95LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA242.md): Miller, Terry W. Tern · Adelanto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1995 · N7322 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing wind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC95LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA085.md): Cessna 172 · Delta Junction, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1995 · N4804E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper compensation for the wind conditions which resulted in dragging the right wing and shearing off the nose gear.
- [NTSB CHI95LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA199.md): Cessna 310L · Crawfordsville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1995 · N3298X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during final approach to landing. A factor in the accident was the pilot's delayed action of aborting the landing.
- [NTSB ANC95LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA076.md): Cessna 170B · Gulkana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1995 · N4512C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ANC95LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA084.md): Lockheed L-382E · Mcgrath, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1995 · N906SJ · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot-in-command to assure the airplane was adequately flared for landing.
- [NTSB ANC95LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA051.md): Cessna 185 · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1995 · N111EZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent water loop/swerve due to the use of improper landing procedures.
- [NTSB MIA95LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA125.md): Fabre Searay Bombadier · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1995 · N773G · Substantial damage
  > The abrupt use of the flight controls,by the pilot-in-command while taxiing on water that resulted in the airplane capsizing.
- [NTSB BFO95LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA049.md): Maule M-7-235 · Mount Sterling, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1995 · N202GT · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. The gusty, crosswind condition and the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind condition were factors.
- [NTSB ANC95LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA045.md): Piper PA-20-125 · Koliganek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1995 · N7483K · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. A factor in the accident is a crosswind.
- [NTSB FTW95LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA144.md): I.C.A. Brasov IS-28B2 · Edgewood, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1995 · N51947 · Substantial damage
  > The flight's encounter with a downdraft. The lack of a suitable landing area was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI95LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA103.md): Cessna 172H · Atkinson, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1995 · N8078L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the gusty crosswind. The wind was a factor.
- [NTSB FTW95LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA172.md): Brantly Helicopter B-2B · Elk City, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1995 · N2266U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper altitude during a hovering turn. A factor was the low temperature.
- [NTSB FTW95LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA055.md): Boeing 757-24APF · Tulsa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1994 · N413UP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain vref during approach and his improper flare touchdown that resulted in an excessive pitch up attitude following touchdown.
- [NTSB NYC95LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA003.md): Cessna 172N · Center Harbor, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1994 · N733MV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind condition.
- [NTSB MIA94LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA208.md): Schweizer 2-33A · Deland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1994 · N34215 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain ground clearance while maneuvering over the runway threshold resulting in the left wing contacting the ground.
- [NTSB LAX94LA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA345.md): Cessna 310L · Agua Dulce, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1994 · N3272X · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft while reaching cross cockpit for the flap control.
- [NTSB ANC94LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA126.md): Cessna 208 · Cape Sabine, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1994 · N9825F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning, inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, not following procedures and directives, and overconfidence in his abilities, and the operators inadequate surveillance of the operation.
- [NTSB CHI94LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA237.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Butte Des Mort, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1994 · N9843Q · Substantial damage
  > A delayed remedial action by the instructor. A factor in this accident was a proper airspeed not being attained by the dual student.
- [NTSB LAX94FA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA292.md): Cessna 414 · Taft, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1994 · N414RH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and selection of the wrong runway for takeoff. Factors related to the accident were: the uphill slope of the runway, tailwind, high density altitude, and failure of the pilot to correctly configure the…
- [NTSB NYC94LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA127.md): Hawk RUL-1 · Lucasville, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1994 · N5296Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of flight controls during the landing flare. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent flight experience in this type airplane.
- [NTSB ANC94LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA079.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Nondalton, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1994 · N2297R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind condition. A factor in the accident was the gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB CHI94LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA217.md): Hunsberger Glasair · Lapeer, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1994 · N234EC · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft handling. A factor related to the accident was the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB SEA94LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA170.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Prineville, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1994 · N3992P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor was gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB CHI94LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA195.md): Canadair T-33 · Mount Clemens, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1994 · N12418 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain during an aerobatic maneuver. His improper execution of the maneuver was a factor.
- [NTSB ANC94LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA067.md): Cessna 185 · Kassan Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1994 · N4471R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind. Factors were the rough water and the gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB LAX94LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA231.md): Cessna 172N · Roosevelt, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1994 · N6305J · Destroyed
  > the pilot's selection of an inadequate terrain clearance altitude while maneuvering over a lake. A factor in the accident was the calm glassy water conditions which may have affected the pilot's perception of his actual height above the water.
- [NTSB MIA94LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA102.md): Cessna U206G · Key West, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1994 · N5087R · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to ensure the aircraft was at an adequate altitude above the water before initiating a turn which resulted in the right float contacting the water during the turn and the aircraft cartwheeling.
- [NTSB ANC94LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA016.md): Cessna A185F · Chefornak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1993 · N185FK · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to adequately compensate for the gusty cross wind condition. A factor in the accident was the wind gust.
- [NTSB FTW94LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA020.md): Burkhart Grob G103 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1993 · N94BG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout. Factors were: inadequate altitude and distracted attention.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=160&page=4

## 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 o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 160)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=160&page=3

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