# 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 110 of 133 · 6,629 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB ATL85LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA156.md): Piper PA-25-260C · Ashburn, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1985 · N4796Y · Destroyed > The plt was on a flt to clean the spray boom by flying down the center of the airstrip & dispensing a cleaning substance thru the spray boom. He made one pass down the strip, then entered a pull-up to the right. He stated that he then turned back to the left… - [NTSB BFO85LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85LA044.md): Cessna 182H · Waynesboro, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1985 · N8579S · Substantial damage > During the takeoff roll, the pilot noticed that the left door was open. While attempting to close the door, he failed to maintain directional control and the aircraft subsequently struck trees along the south side of runway 23. - [NTSB FTW85LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA212.md): Cessna T210M · Mckinney, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1985 · N732YR · Substantial damage > During landing the acft started drifting off right side of rwy. Plt stated he used left rudder and brake but was unable to control the drift. The acft stopped after the nose gear collided with a ditch and collapsed. FAA maintenance personnel instructed plt to… - [NTSB LAX85LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA243.md): Globe GC-1B · Concord, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 1985 · N500RG · Substantial damage > While landing on rwy 19R with a wind from 250 deg at 14 KTS, the acft went off the right side of the rwy & was damaged. Personnel in the control tower said that plt appeared to lose control of the acft during the landing flare & the acft cartwheeled to the… - [NTSB DEN85LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA128.md): Schweizer SGS 2-32 · Colorado Spring, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 1985 · N2477W · Substantial damage > The glider collided with a parked acft following a loss of directional control during the landing roll. The plt reported the left wing dipped during the landing roll because of the x-wind. The left wing tip wheel dug into an area of soft sand beside the rwy… - [NTSB LAX85LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA245.md): Cessna 140 · Jackson, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1985 · N76086 · Substantial damage > Private plt lost directional control of his tail wheel acft after landing on rwy 19, ground looped and nosed over in a ditch. Wind was from 270 degrees at 10 KTS with gusts to 15 KTS. He reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the acft. - [NTSB CHI85LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA184.md): Cessna 180J · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1985 · N46683 · Substantial damage > The plt was ferrying the acft to the anoka county arpt for radio maintenance. During the landing roll, the acft swerved off the right side of the rwy & was damaged. No preimpact part failure or malfunction was reported. - [NTSB MKC85LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA094.md): Piper PA-39 · Peculiar, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1985 · N8943Y · Substantial damage > During the landing roll at the plt's pvt air strip with a runway consisting of wet sod, the brakes were applied to stop the acft. The braking was ineffective and the acft departed the side of the runway. After departing the runway the main gear and nose gear… - [NTSB FTW85FA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85FA202.md): Boeing 737-300 · Amarillo, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1985 · N300SW · Substantial damage > The acft landed in a thunderstorm, winds recorded at the time of the accident exceeded the limits recommended for full reverse thrust. The acft hydroplaned, weather-cocked slightly, and slid off the downwind side of the 300 ft wide rwy. The nosewheel… - [NTSB DEN85LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA121.md): Boeing PT 17 · Aurora, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1985 · N555JW · Substantial damage > The acft ground looped while landing at front range aprt, Aurora, CO. The plt was receiving instruction from a flight instructor for insurance purposes. Witnesses saw the acft land in a normal manner then it began to swerve back and forth across the rwy which… - [NTSB ATL85LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA149.md): Maule M5-235C · Ravenswood, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1985 · N29JD · Substantial damage > During ldg roll the std plt lost directional control of the acft & ran off of the side of the rwy while practicing touch & go ldg with CFI.the CFI stated that the std made a normal approach & upon touchdown the acft made a sharp turn to the right and went off… - [NTSB FTW85LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA192.md): Cessna 150 · Abilene, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1985 · N7930G · Substantial damage > The plt had little recent tail wheel experience. The accident occurred while landing in a x-wind that exceeded either or both the acft's and plt's capabilities. The acft ground looped. The left wheel dropped into mud beside the rwy and separated. The main… - [NTSB LAX85LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA212.md): Cessna 172P · Boron, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1985 · N55448 · Substantial damage > While on a cross country business flt, the plt said he became concerned about an indicated low fuel state and decided to make a precautionary landing. Two approaches had to be abandoned due to what the plt described as 'the most difficult x-wind conditions… - [NTSB CHI85LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA171.md): Cessna 150D · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1985 · N4145U · Substantial damage > During the landing roll the acft traveled off the left side of the rwy where the nose gear collapsed. Skid marks were found on the rwy where the plt attempted remedial action by applying brakes. - [NTSB CHI85LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA167.md): Cessna 150M · Hutchinson, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1985 · N66479 · Substantial damage > The student plt was on his 2nd solo flt after being endorsed for flt in the Cessna 150 acft. During a landing, he lost directional control in winds that he reported were from 080 degs at 7 KTS. The acft went off the right side of the rwy & went in a ditch… - [NTSB ANC85LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA064.md): Piper PA-18 · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1985 · N91003 · Substantial damage > The acft was occupied by the owner/plt, a 42 yr old student plt seated in the front seat, and a 41 yr old private plt, a career police officer of the anchorage police force, who was seated in the rear seat of this 2 seat acft. The seats were in a tanden… - [NTSB FTW85LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA187.md): Cessna 180H · Midland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1985 · N9054M · Substantial damage > The 108 hour pvt plt had been checked out in the taildragger on the day preceding the accident. Returning from a local flt, the plt reported, he lost control during the landing when he encountered a gusting x-wind. The wheel ass'y failed in the subsequent… - [NTSB ANC85FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85FA063.md): Piper PA-12 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1985 · N3153M · Substantial damage > During takeoff roll acft veered left off rwy, hit a snow bank and nosed over onto its back. Acft was 265 lbs over gwt. Two pax were in rear seat. Rear control stick was installed. There was a 10 kt right x-wind. - [NTSB LAX85LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA207.md): Cessna 177 · Chinle, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1985 · N1217M · Substantial damage > The aircraft landed on runway 17. The winds were form 220 degrees gusting to 30-35 knot. The pilot stated that, as he came by a quonset hangar, the aircraft was struck by a gust of wind from the right front quarter. The aircraft weather-vaned into the wind… - [NTSB ANC85LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA062.md): Cessna 207 · Port Graham, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1985 · N9970M · Substantial damage > The plt lost directional control while taking off from a rwy covered with 4 to 6 inches of snow, ice & slush. The acft then swerved sideways, collided with a snow bank & was damaged. The arpt was located on public domain & was not regularily attended or… - [NTSB SEA85LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA091.md): Cessna 185 · Paulina, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1985 · N4892E · Substantial damage > The plt reported that on 4/11/85, the left tire blew out during a landing at omak, WA, damaging the left wheel & braking sys. He said that repairs had been made, but the left brake felt spongy. The next flt (on 4/12/85) was to a private airstrip at Paulina,… - [NTSB ATL85LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA133.md): Cessna 195 · Lexington, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1985 · N4408C · Substantial damage > During ldg roll-out the plt applied brake press in order to turn onto the taxiway & the rt brake grabbed causing the acft to ground loop. The left landing gear spring strut separated from the fuselage attachment point. - [NTSB LAX85LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA237.md): Cessna 195 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1985 · N4331N · Substantial damage > The student lost control & ground looped the acft during rollout from the fifth landing while practicing for his bfr. The CFI reported that the accident might have been prevented had he been more attentive and/or provided better supervision. - [NTSB FTW85LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA175.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Carney, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1985 · N8052T · Substantial damage > Plt attempted to abort takeoff from grass strip mowed in pasture. Plt lost control and acft received substantial damage when it ran off rwy and collided with dirt bank rwy estimated to be between 1,000 ft to 1200 ft long. - [NTSB DEN85LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA115.md): Cessna 150M · Beulah, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1985 · N66387 · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that he encountered turbulence and gusty winds on landing approach to runway 28. He said his speed was fast to compensate for these conditions but that he did not use a crosswind landing technique because the winds had calmed down. The… - [NTSB SEA85LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA083.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Burns, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1985 · N5051U · Substantial damage > The acft veered left and the plt overcorrected with right rudder and a ground loop then occurred. The plt said the brakes needed to be worked on prior to the accident. He said that they were not as effective as they should have been & that he was aware of the… - [NTSB LAX85LVM02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LVM02.md): Cessna 152 · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 5, 1985 · N6273Q · Substantial damage > The plt stated, 'on third approach, which followed 2 go-arounds; landing was made and gusty winds forced aircraft off north side of runway and into drainage ditch where aircraft struck brush & came to rest.' - [NTSB SEA85LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA106.md): Piper PA-18 · Excursion Inlet, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1985 · N27036 · Substantial damage > The plt elected to land on an airstrip in a narrow valley with mountains on either side. While landing in variable & gusty wind conditions, he lost directional control of the acft. The acft then veered off the right side of the rwy onto rough terrain where… - [NTSB DEN85LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA110.md): Cessna 310N · Abiquiu, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1985 · N5060Q · Destroyed > The pilot attempted to takeoff from a rough, unimproved airstrip with a 3% uphill gradient, high density altitude, and gusty crosswind conditions. During the takeoff roll, the pilot lost directional control, lifted the airplane off the ground, cleared a… - [NTSB DEN85IA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85IA109.md): Cessna 185F · Jackson, WY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1985 · N57PL · Minor damage > The plt of N57PL was attempting a landing in a strong crosswind in VFR conditions. During the landing roll, the left main landing gear tire blew out causing the acft to ground loop. - [NTSB ATL85LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA127.md): Cessna A188B · Prentiss, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1985 · N4884Q · Substantial damage > There was no wind as the plt took off to proceed to an ag site; however, by the time he arrived, the wind had begun to blow. Reportedly, he landed downwind on a rural road in winds that were from the southwest at 10 gusting to 15 KTS. The plt stated that he… - [NTSB DEN85LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA107.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Kemmerer, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1985 · N1085H · Substantial damage > On April 2, 1985, an inexperienced pvt plt attempted to land on a runway with a 24KT crosswind at Kemmerer, WY. The favorable runway was closed due to snow accumulations. On the third attempt the acft landed hard and bounced into the air. The plt attempted to… - [NTSB DEN85LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA105.md): Cessna 150 · Logan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1985 · N50511 · Substantial damage > The acft departed the rwy during a touch and go landing. The plt stated that after touchdown, the acft pulled to the right. The acft impacted a snowbank to adjacent to the rwy and nosed over. It was reported that the plt had applied wheel brakes with the… - [NTSB MKC85LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA079.md): Cessna 188 · Osage City, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1985 · N9959G · Substantial damage > The plt was practicing landing at the airport when during the landing roll on the third attempt at landing the acft swerved off the rwy. The acft ground looped after departing the rwy and sustained substantial damage. The plt rptd the brakes grabbed… - [NTSB MIA85LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA136.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Melbourne, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1985 · N7390V · Substantial damage > The acft was departing on rwy 27L, when aprx 1200 ft down the rwy, on the takeoff roll, it veered off the left side of the rwy & crossed two taxiways. The acft came to rest about 350 ft off the left side of rwy 27L. A post crash exam of the landing gear… - [NTSB LAX85LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA189.md): Cessna 172G · Show Low, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1985 · N3757L · Substantial damage > Instructor plt stated that prior to departure for Show Low he called the fixed base operator at Show Low and learned the winds were currently from 190 to 200 degrees a 20 T0 30 knots. He and his student departed and upon arriving in the Show Low area learned… - [NTSB NYC85LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA091.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Clearfield, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1985 · N55369 · Substantial damage > The acft veered off the rwy and collided with a drainage ditch during touchdown. The plt stated that during the apch to the arpt, the acft flew over a coal stripping mine which produced turbulence and resulted in a touchdown without proper alignment with the… - [NTSB CHI85LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA148.md): Piper PA-20-125 · Zionsville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1985 · N7629K · Substantial damage > The plt stated that she flared slightly high upon landing, causing the acft to bounce. Once the acft was on the ground again it began to drift to the left side of the rwy. To correct for this drift, the plt applied right rudder, however, she overcorrected… - [NTSB NYC85LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA090.md): Cessna L-19 · Perkasie, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1985 · N5234G · Substantial damage > Cessna L-19,a practice flight of takeoffs and landings for glider tow operation for philidelphia glider council encounter a wind shift on landing. The student pilot over corrected and the aircraft ground looped. The instuctor pilot at this time took control… - [NTSB FTW85LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA162.md): North American AT-6G · Frederick, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1985 · N9035Z · Substantial damage > The passenger heard a loud mechanical noise from the tail of the aircraft during rollout from a touch-and-go landing. The pilot was unable to maintain directional control, the aircraft ground looped, the main landing gear collapsed, and the wings were… - [NTSB DEN85LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA101.md): Piper PA 18-150 · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1985 · N2582S · Substantial damage > On March 21, 1985, a Piper pa 18 ground looped on landing rollout at gran Forks, ND. The instructor stated the aircraft accident occurred when he was checking out another flight instructor in the tailwheel airplane. During the landing roll out the airplane… - [NTSB MIA85LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA127.md): Beech E18S · St. Thomas · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1985 · N49MA · Substantial damage > The plt lost control of the acft during takeoff with a slight tailwind component & the acft ground looped. Later, the plt realized that the tail wheel was not locked. - [NTSB MIA85LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA125.md): Cessna 152 · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1985 · N69109 · Substantial damage > The student pilot was practicing touch-&-go landings on rwy 11. Due to a wind shift, the active rwy was changed to rwy 4. The student stated that during his 1st pattern for a landing on rwy 4, his apch was high & fast. As the acft touched down, he lost… - [NTSB DEN85LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA100.md): Cessna 172 · Wesbter, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1985 · N7979B · Destroyed > The student pilot made a touch and go landing on a grass runway. The airplane bounced 6 feet in the air during landing and a go around was initiated. The airplane was then on a collision course with airport obstacles. The pilot initiated a left turn, the… - [NTSB LAX85LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA174.md): Engel Engel AIR · Truckee, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1985 · N5823X · Destroyed > Plt built this acft and this was the 4th test flight. Plt was lined up on rwy 28 for takeoff. Upon rolling lift off plt lost directional control and ran into a tall snow bank. - [NTSB CHI85LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA136.md): Cessna 172N · Crystal Lake, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1985 · N3421E · Substantial damage > The plt reported that as he lowered the nosewheel to the rwy during the landing roll, the acft veered to the right. As the right main gear went off the side of the rwy, it entered soft terrain which pulled the acft further to the right. Subsequently, the nose… - [NTSB SEA85LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA078.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Fish Lake Valle, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1985 · N2965A · Substantial damage > During landing roll the acft veered sharply to the left and struck an irrigation sprinkling system. The operator discovered that the valve stem to the tire had broken and the plt had landed with a flat tire. - [NTSB SEA85LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA070.md): Fairchild SA-227AC · Hailey, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1985 · N3115U · Substantial damage > On ldg the experienced captn encountered a right drift on the dry rwy with negligible winds. Rudder/pwr/nosewheel steering inputs were insufficient to regain directional control. Right drift translated into a strong right swerve with continued application of… - [NTSB NYC85LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA076.md): Fairchild 24W-46 · Andover, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1985 · N81385 · Substantial damage > The plt reported that the wind was from 300 deg at 12 gusting 20 KTS. While on final apch to land, the acft encountered a gust & settled prematurely. It drifted to the left & the left wheel entered a grassy area. The plt initiated corrective action, then the… - [NTSB LAX85LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA170.md): Piper PA-44-180T · S Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1985 · N8278Y · Substantial damage > The acft collided with a snow bank during lndg. The plt said he noticed fog moving in and after touching down he started braking 'right away'. A skidding action took place and the acft went to the left into a snow bank. 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