# NTSB investigations: 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. Page 101 of 133 · 6,629 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB MIA86LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA256.md): Cessna 152 · San Juan, PR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1986 · N757EQ · Substantial damage > The student pilot while on his third supervised solo flight in the traffic pattern veered left off the runway during a touch and go landing. The aircraft crossed the infield area and struck a parked aircraft. Post accident inspection of the aircraft braking… - [NTSB ATL86LLT09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LLT09.md): Beech 35A · Nashville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 27, 1986 · N676B · Substantial damage > The student plt was practicing a soft field takeoff when directional control of the acft was lost. The acft traveled aprx 100' left of the rwy centerline where the right wing struck the ground and the acft cartwheeled. The plt reported he was advised by his… - [NTSB ANC86LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA166.md): Piper PA-18 · Pilot Point, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1986 · N4371A · Substantial damage > The Pilot reported that he lost control of the airplane during the takeoff run on a dirt road. The accident occurred as the plane was going around a curve in the roadway. - [NTSB DEN86LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA258.md): North American AT-6G · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1986 · N66TY · Substantial damage > Plt made two unsuccessful attempts to land on rwy 26 but discontinued each approach because of unfavorable winds. Winds were reported to be 220 deg at 20 KTS with gusts to 30 KTS. Plt then made two unsuccessful attempts to land on rwy 17L. On third attempt… - [NTSB DEN86LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA253.md): Champion 7ECA · Hurricane, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1986 · N1634G · Substantial damage > Upon making a normal landing the aircraft groundlooped to the right, impacting with an embankment. Aircraft became airborne again and touched down in soft earth, nosed over and substantially damaged the aircraft. No injuries occurred on this VFR training… - [NTSB CHI86FEV05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FEV05.md): Nord Stampe SV4C · Lacon, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 21, 1986 · N73NS · Substantial damage > The plt lost control of the acft during the landing roll, & subsequently, one of the main landing gear collapsed. He stated that he applied the left 'drag brake' (a braking device activated during the last portion of rudder travel) & overcorrected to the… - [NTSB ATL86LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA263.md): Piper PA-31-325 · Louisville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1986 · N4505V · Substantial damage > Following a normal touchdown and landing, the pilot lost directional control and the aircraft veered off the left side of runway. The pilot stated that he was unable to correct the directional problem after the aircraft departed the runwaysurface. Examination… - [NTSB DEN86LTM03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LTM03.md): Quickie Q-2 · Grand Junction, CO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 16, 1986 · N39204 · Substantial damage > The plt reported that the acft entered a porpoise during landing. While attempting to add power the eng quit. The landing gear then broke off and the acft entered a ground loop and ran off the rwy. The plt notes that the acft has a tendency to bounce during… - [NTSB SEA86LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA246.md): Grumman AA5 · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1986 · N28987 · Substantial damage > The plt had been waiting in line for takeoff on runway 16 for over an hour, due to traffic departing air races. When cleared to depart, winds were 300 deg at 15 KTS, gusting to 22 KTS. Plt elected to attempt takeoff, became momentarily airborne with stall… - [NTSB LAX86LA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA350.md): Cessna 172 · Novato, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1986 · N7181G · Substantial damage > The pilot attempted a crosswind landing at the end of a pleasure cross country flight. A loss of directional control occurred on short final and the aircraft drifted right of the runway. A go-around was attempted without success and the aircraft rolled off… - [NTSB ANC86LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA155.md): Piper PA-22 · Naknek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1986 · N1712P · Substantial damage > During the taxi to takeoff phase a strong gust of wind lifted the left wing causing the airplane to flip over on its back. - [NTSB CHI86LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA223.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Danville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1986 · N7277P · Substantial damage > The aircraft veered off the left side of the gravel runway during the takeoff ground roll. The pilot stated that the airstrip was surrounded by cornstalks, and that on the left side of the airstrip, there was deep loose gravel. Reportedly, the loose gravel… - [NTSB ATL86LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA256.md): Cessna 310J · Bessemer, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1986 · N3105L · Substantial damage > While taxiing for takeoff the plt attempting to taxi between two rows of parked acft. He used the left brake to maneuver the acft between the rows and could not stop the turn by using the right brake. The acft continued in the turn and struck a parked Cessna… - [NTSB ANC86LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA154.md): Piper PA-18 · Glennallen, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1986 · N2665P · Substantial damage > The plt rprtd that he had flown to the strip a long time ago & did not know that it had deteriorated. During the landing, the acft ran into holes. Subsequently, the main gear & one lift strut were damaged. - [NTSB ANC86LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA153.md): Fairchild 24-J · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1986 · N20617 · Substantial damage > After touchdown on a gravel bar the pilot lost directional control of the aircraft causing the aircraft to ground loop to the left. - [NTSB ANC86LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA150.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Bradley Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1986 · N86992 · Substantial damage > During the landing roll the pilot lost directional control of the aircraft causing the aircraft to veer to the right and nosed over on its back. The plt was landing off the arpt on a sand/gravel bar and due to the rough and uneven nature of the terrain was… - [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. - [NTSB MKC86LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA186.md): Cessna 140 · Festus, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1986 · N89208 · Minor damage > The student plt was on his 2nd solo flt & was practicing stop & go landings. He said that during a landing, he applied brakes before the left main landing gear was on the rwy. The acft swerved to the right & the left main gear collapsed. The plt received a… - [NTSB LAX86LA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA337.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Poston, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1986 · N68573 · Substantial damage > At the end of a local practice flight the plt overflew the rwy and observed the wind sock. She noted the speed and direction to be 5 KTS from the north and elected to land downwind for easy access to the fuel tanks located on the south end. On touchdown, the… - [NTSB MKC86LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA185.md): Cessna 152 · Onawa, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1986 · N45986 · Substantial damage > The student plt was making touch-&-go landings while on a supervised solo flt. During her 3rd landing, the acft touched down hard & bounced, then after touching down again, it went off the left side of the rwy, hit a ditch & was damaged. - [NTSB DEN86LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA244.md): Cessna 172 · Aztec, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1986 · N63302 · Substantial damage > The student plt was returning to the arpt after a local flt when the accident occurred. The plt aborted the first landing attempt on rwy 04. During the second landing attempt, the acft ran off the left side of the rwy, struck a dirt bank and nosed over. The… - [NTSB CHI86LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA217.md): Cessna 172C · Bement, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1986 · N8404X · Substantial damage > On touchdown the aircraft was not properly aligned with the rwy. While rolling out the left wing caught the full grown corn on the left edge of the rwy and pulled the aircraft into the corn. - [NTSB NYC86FA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86FA218.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Atlantic City, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1986 · N4571Q · Destroyed > Upon lnding the pilot was unable to maintain directional control. He then aborted the lnding and attempted a go around. During this maneuver the acft struck a marsh area aprpox.5 miles from the arpt. The plt and one passenger received fatal injuries, one pax… - [NTSB MKC86LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA178.md): Cessna 172 · Emporia, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1986 · N3791R · Minor damage > The acft was found stopped in an open field having penetrated the southern boundary of the Emporia airport property. The acft eng was still running when rescuers approached the location. Forced entry was made into the acft to shut the eng down and rescue the… - [NTSB SEA86LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA224.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Kent, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1986 · N23TT · Substantial damage > The plt lost control of the acft during landing roll and a ground loop to the right occurred despite the plts attempt to regain control of the acft. The plt stated his ability to use the heel brakes was delayed due to the type of shoes he was wearing. - [NTSB SEA86LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA222.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Sandpoint, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1986 · N4151Y · Substantial damage > The plt lost directional control of the acft for unknown reasons during the landing roll and a ground loop resulted. - [NTSB NYC86LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA217.md): Champion 7ECA · Lakewood, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1986 · N5238X · Substantial damage > The flight encountered a strong gust of crosswind while taking off. The pilot was unable to correct and lost control of the aircraft at which time the aircraft ran off the rwy and nosed over. - [NTSB ANC86LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA135.md): Cessna A-185E · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1986 · N70021 · Substantial damage > The aircraft lost control upon landing on a gravel bar and nosed over. - [NTSB ANC86LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA133.md): Cessna U206 · Kamishak Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1986 · N39269 · Substantial damage > After touchdown in the bay, the pilot lost directional control of the aircraft causing the aircraft to nose over on its back in the water. - [NTSB ANC86LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA136.md): Piper PA-18 · Mcneil River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1986 · N146T · Substantial damage > Pilot applied brakes too firmly; lost control on landing and aircraft nosed over on its back. - [NTSB ANC86LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA131.md): Cessna 172RGII · Kotlik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1986 · N4856V · Substantial damage > The pilot stated on approach he spotted what appeared to be the airport from several miles off. Instead of landing at the airport, he landed at a gravel bar. After touchdown the pilot lost control of the aircraft and the aircraft nosed over on its back. - [NTSB ANC86LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA128.md): Cessna 185-F · Caribou Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1986 · N3367R · Substantial damage > The aircraft settled back on the water and the pilot lost control of the aircraft causing it to nose over on its back. - [NTSB ANC86LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA127.md): Cessna 152 · Alexander River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1986 · N5108B · Substantial damage > After touchdown on a gravel road, the pilot lost directional control of the aircraft causing the plane to exit the left side of the road and causing the plane to nose over on its back. - [NTSB LAX86LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA325.md): Luscombe 8E · Fallbrook, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1986 · N2568K · Substantial damage > The acft went out of control during the takeoff ground run on rwy 18 and collided with the terrain. The plt indicated he lost control while attempting a rolling takeoff after taxiing into position on the rwy without stopping. He stated he normally stopped the… - [NTSB ANC86LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA129.md): Cessna T-210 · Alexander Lodge, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1986 · N219RG · Substantial damage > During the takeoff roll on a dirt airstrip the pilot lost directional control of the aircraft causing the aircraft to exit the right side of the runway and nose over on its back. - [NTSB MIA86LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA237.md): Cessna 182-A · Tampa, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1986 · N3330F · Substantial damage > The 129 hour private pilot was landing on a runway with a 70 degree left crosswind and stated that upon touchdown the aircraft veered to the left and crashed into the trees. Post accident examination of the nose gear steering system and the brakes revealed no… - [NTSB FTW86LRD23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LRD23.md): Grumman G-164B · Lecompte, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 14, 1986 · N3632T · Substantial damage > The plt was engaged in an aerial application flt when a thunderstorm developed to the southwest of the airstrip. The plt was attempting to land to the east before the storm hit. Control of the acft was lost after touchdown and the acft nosed over. A 25 to 40… - [NTSB NYC86LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA209.md): Cessna 150 · Springfield, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1986 · N6455G · Substantial damage > The plt lost directional control of the acft during takeoff run. The acft traveled off the side of the rwy into tall grass and nosed over. The plt stated that he may have pressed the brake pedal inadvertently instead of the rudder. - [NTSB MIA86LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA234.md): Beech F-33-C · Live Oak, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1986 · N58MC · Substantial damage > Plt noted approaching thunderstorm to east and elected to depart to the west due to the current wind being calm. During the takeoff roll a sudden gust from the left rear caused the pilot to loose directional control and the aircraft went off the left side of… - [NTSB MKC86LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA169.md): David Gordon Whitman Tailwind · Valley Center, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1986 · N3064 · Substantial damage > The acft rolled forward unrestrained after the PIC had started the eng. The acft was not moored before the PIC attempted the hand start. The acft rolled a short distance where it impacted the edge of a building and sustained substantial damage. Multiple… - [NTSB NYC86LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA246.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Mt. Snow, VT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1986 · N43982 · Destroyed > Pilot lost directional control on landing when he came in long and fast. The aircraft ran off the end of the runway, collided with shrubbery and was destroyed. The plt did not file an acc report. - [NTSB DEN86LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA230.md): Cessna A188B · Langdon, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1986 · N2417J · Substantial damage > While ground taxiing for takeoff the acft left main gear brake failed. During the ensuing right ground loop the left main gear collapsed and the left wing impacted the asphalt taxiway. - [NTSB ANC86LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA123.md): Champion 7GCBC · Kuskatan River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1986 · N1163E · Substantial damage > During the takeoff roll on a River gravel bar, the pilot lost directional control of the aircraft causing the aircraft to nose over on its back. - [NTSB NYC86LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA197.md): Cessna 152 · Harrisburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1986 · N93454 · Substantial damage > The student plt was on a x-country flt. He rprtd that during the flare to land at Harrisburg, PA, the acft yawed left, then after touchdown, it veered off the left side of the rwy twd a VASI installation. He steered further left to avoid the VASI, then… - [NTSB ANC86LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA121.md): Cessna U206 · Egegik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1986 · N9188M · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that during the landing rollout on the gravel bar he lost control of the aircraft causing the plane to nose over on its back. - [NTSB CHI86LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA196.md): Piper PA-20-115 · Mosinee, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1986 · CGHGF · Substantial damage > Following departure from oshkosh, WI, the plt proceeded directly to central Wisconsin airport, Mosinee, WI, at aprx 2500 ft MSL. After receiving an arpt advisory from the central Wisconsin UNICOM, the plt landed on rwy 26. According to the plt, a 30-35 deg… - [NTSB SEA86LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA190.md): Cessna T210L · Elko, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1986 · N5118Q · Substantial damage > During landing rollout on runway 23 the aircraft deviated to the right and the pilot corrected first with rudder and then left brake. The aircraft then veered left and departed the runway. The pilot then attempted to initiate a go around and fly out of the… - [NTSB LAX86FVD09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FVD09.md): Jaks Volksplane VP-2 · Ukiah, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 2, 1986 · N3CJ · Substantial damage > At the end of a local flight, during the landing roll, the plt was distracted and allowed the acft to veer to the right side of the rwy. The plt applied the brakes when the left main landing gear collapsed. - [NTSB LAX86LA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA310.md): Cessna 140 · Oroville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1986 · N77326 · Substantial damage > A Cessna 140 nosed over in a ditch after aborting a takeoff. The plt indicated he was practicing stop and go landings. During the last landing the right brake was inadvertently applied and the acft veered to the right off the rwy. The plt initiated a… - [NTSB DEN86LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA214.md): Cessna 172H · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1986 · N3809R · Substantial damage > While taxiing for takeoff in strong gusty wind conditions the aircraft was blown into an inverted position on the taxiway. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=260&page=102 ## 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" = 260) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=260&page=101 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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