# 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 SEA94LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA010.md): Robinson R-22B · Marysville, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1993 · N8072V · Destroyed
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain altitude.
- [NTSB SEA94LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA002.md): Piper PA-12 · Orting, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1993 · N7709H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB ANC93LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA119.md): Taylorcraft TC19 · Resurrect'N Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1993 · N3541T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control upon landing.
- [NTSB NYC93LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA124.md): Cessna 152 · Wyantskill, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1993 · N714WF · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action by the flight instructor. The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his inexperience is a contributing factor.
- [NTSB NYC93LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA114.md): Pitts S-2B · East Palestine, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1993 · N54DR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. The pilot's improper compensation for the wind condition is a contributing factor.
- [NTSB ANC93LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA079.md): Cessna A185F · Kahiltna Glacie, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1993 · N333DG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command not maintaining directional control. A factor is the rough condition of the glacier airstrip.
- [NTSB SEA93LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA108.md): Grove GR-2 · Buckley, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1993 · N84GR · Destroyed
  > The pilot's premature liftoff. The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and the high vegetation beside the runway were factors.
- [NTSB CHI93LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA164.md): Grumman TBM-3E · Spooner, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1993 · N93818 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB CHI93LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA067.md): Piper PA-22-150 · La Pointe, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 1993 · N7057B · Substantial damage
  > Spatial disorientation of the pilot.
- [NTSB MIA93LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA027.md): Bell 47-G5A · Belle Glade, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1992 · N7925J · Substantial damage
  > The improper in flight decision of the pilot in command to attempt an agricultural turn with insufficient altitude to accomplish the maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's overconfidence in his abilities.
- [NTSB ANC92LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA183.md): Champion 7GCBC · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1992 · N1654G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's preflight planning/preparation in accessing the available runway length and snow conditions. Factors relating to the accident were the snow bank and the pilot in command's lack of familiarity with skiplane operations.
- [NTSB ANC92LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA161.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Lime Village, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1992 · N3384Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command not maintaining control of the airplane. A factor in the accident was the wind gusts.
- [NTSB SEA92LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA199.md): Consolidated Aeronautics Lake LA-4-200 · Bucoda, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1992 · N8011Y · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain proper alignment while landing on water, resulting in a swerve during deceleration.
- [NTSB CHI92FA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA219.md): Teal TSC-1A2 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1992 · N76TJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's not following procedures/directives.
- [NTSB SEA92FA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92FA160.md): Cessna 172P · Kingston, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1992 · N52201 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempt to conduct VFR flight in instrument meteorological conditions. Factors include fog and low ceilings.
- [NTSB ANC92LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA090.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-500D · Polk Inlet, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1992 · N8395F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow proper procedure and the company's inadequate procedures and directives. A factor was the uneven terrain.
- [NTSB ANC92LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA088.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Elephant Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1992 · N101TH · Substantial damage
  > The dual student's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and the instructor's inadequate supervision. A factor was the tailwind.
- [NTSB LAX92LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA193.md): Piper PA-18A · Coolidge, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1992 · N1360C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's use of unsuitable terrain and inadequate compensation for the existing wind conditions.
- [NTSB ATL92LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA015.md): Bellanca 8JCAB · Morristown, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1991 · N3770 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper altitude during a low pass. A factor in this accident was the pilot's overconfidence in his personal ability.
- [NTSB SEA91LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA251.md): Bell BH-47-G3B1 · Rock Island, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1991 · N5474A · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to use the proper touchdown point while landing on a trailer.
- [NTSB NYC91LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA243.md): Lake LA-4 · Wilton, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1991 · N1012L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing on rough water which resulted in the right wing tip contacting the water causing the airplane to nose over and sink. Factors related to the accident were, the pilot's low time and experience in this type…
- [NTSB LAX91LA392](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA392.md): North American AT-6G · Reno, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1991 · N29931 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate clearance between the aircraft and the ground while maneuvering around a pylon, which resulted in a loss of control during landing.
- [NTSB DEN91LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA123.md): Cessna A185F · Conchas Dam, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1991 · N93272 · Substantial damage
  > Landing gear locking mechanism loose, landing gear wheel deployed inadvertently, and maintenance alignment not performed. Factors were: propeller governor underspeed, maintenance adjustment not corrected, and lowering of flaps not performed.
- [NTSB CHI91DEP12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DEP12.md): Schweizer G-164-A · Elkhorn, WI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 20, 1991 · N48635 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain adequate altitude.
- [NTSB ATL91LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA163.md): Bell 47D1 · Winton, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1991 · N1MH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing the helicopter.
- [NTSB SEA91LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA195.md): Grumman G-164A · Genesee, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1991 · N48599 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain alignment with the strip. Contributing to the accident was the glare of a bright horizon at dawn.
- [NTSB ANC91LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA109.md): Piper PA-18 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1991 · N917VK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane on landing.
- [NTSB NYC91LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA184.md): Piper PA-11 · Eagle Lake, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1991 · N4504M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of his altitude during a landing on glassy water, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB CHI91DTG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DTG05.md): Cessna T188C · Bathgate, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 19, 1991 · N2056J · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control inflight which resulted in a collision with the crop.
- [NTSB NYC91LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA225.md): Burkhart Grob G103B · Marion, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1991 · N5448X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to change landing runways with insufficient altitude and airspeed which resulted in a dragged wing and ground loop.
- [NTSB CHI91DTK02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DTK02.md): Cessna 188/B · Hecla, SD · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 13, 1991 · N9399G · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control as he attempted to jettison a load of agricultural chemical after the airplane failed to climb after takeoff. Factors associated with the accident are an attempted downwind takeoff by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI91LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA180.md): Cessna 180 · Orr, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1991 · N4636B · Substantial damage
  > Because of inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, aircraft control was lost by the pilot. A factor related to the accident was a gusty crosswind landing environment.
- [NTSB ANC91LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA068.md): Cessna 140 · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1991 · N81074 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB CHI91DEV01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DEV01.md): Cessna A188B · Bluffs, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 30, 1991 · N4887Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB MIA91LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA145.md): Corley Hubert KR-2 · Venice, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1991 · N420DC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of flight controls.
- [NTSB ATL91LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA088.md): Cessna 150J · Kure Beach, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1991 · N50738 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's poor judgement, while impaired by alcohol, and his misjudgement of altitude/clearance above the water after initiating a low pass.
- [NTSB CHI91LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA131.md): Enstrom F-28A · Grand Ledge, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1991 · N294Q · Substantial damage
  > The student's failure to maintain a proper altitude and clearance from the terrain along with the cfi's failure to adequately supervise the student's actions. A factor contributing to the accident was the inadequate visual lookout available due to the night…
- [NTSB ANC91IA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91IA052.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Eek, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1991 · N4258N · Minor damage
  > The failure of the center torque link bolt.
- [NTSB CHI91LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA109.md): Cessna 172K · Bridgman, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1991 · N78195 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to correct a descent. A factor in the accident was the pilot's maneuvering at an improper altitude.
- [NTSB ANC91IA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91IA028.md): Boeing 737-200 · Unalaska, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 1991 · N672MA · Minor damage
  > The windshear encountered on short final. Contributing to the accident was the rising terrain within 150 feet of the runway, the variable nature of the wind due to the rising terrain, and the pilot's failure to maintain lateral control during the go around.
- [NTSB LAX91LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA013.md): Bell 47G5 · Antarctica · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1990 · N2294W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain on adequate altitude while maneuvering above the water.
- [NTSB LAX90LA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA330.md): Republic RC3 · Lakeport, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1990 · N114N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft while high-speed water taxiing. The excessive taxi speed is considered a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB ATL90LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA162.md): I.C.A. Brasov IS-28B2 · Savannah, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1990 · N60DF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing phase of the flight. Factors were: gusting wind conditions and turbulence.
- [NTSB CHI90LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA199.md): Fouga FOUGA-MAGISTER · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1990 · N302FM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain proper airspeed in turn from base to final.
- [NTSB CHI90DEV05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEV05.md): Cessna 172P · Jerseyville, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 3, 1990 · N64085 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to go around when crosswinds upset aircraft alignment with the runway in the flare. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's attempt to land in crosswinds which exceeded the maximum for which the model has been demonstrated capable.
- [NTSB ATL90LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA059.md): Cessna 425 · Augusta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1990 · N6846D · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft during the go-around. A factor related to the accident was: the pilot's delay in initiating the go-around.
- [NTSB MKC90LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA041.md): Mancini Rotorway Exec · Mountain Iron, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 1990 · N4463N · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the non-certificated pilot to maintain adequate altitude, while maneuvering the helicopter. The pilot's lack of experience and proper certification (qualification) were related factors.
- [NTSB CHI90DEE04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEE04.md): Cessna 172RG · Romeoville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 18, 1989 · N9562B · Substantial damage
  > Dual student's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and remedial action not attained by the CFI. A factor related to the accident was: a snow bank adjacent the runway.
- [NTSB CHI90LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA016.md): Cessna 172 · New Lenox, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1989 · N4269F · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to attain wind information, which resulted in his selection of an unfavorable (wrong) runway. A factor related to the accident was: the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB ATL89LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA199.md): Hughes 269A · Saluda, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1989 · N8773F · Substantial damage
  > Student pilot's improper use of the flight controls during lift-off and inadequate supervision by the flight instructor.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=160&page=5

## 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=4

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