# 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 120 of 133 · 6,629 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB ATL84LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA009.md): Beech E18S · Denver, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1983 · N700M · Substantial damage > After taxiing onto the rwy the plt ran the engs up to takeoff power of 36' mp & began the takeoff roll. Shortly thereafter she reduced power to about 25'-30' mp because the acft appeared to accelerate slowly. After a quick scan of the instruments which… - [NTSB CHI84LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA005.md): Piper PA-38 · Portage, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1983 · N26093 · Substantial damage > The student plt was on his 1st solo flt. He stated that during the 1st landing, the acft turned right while it was still a few feet off the ground. The plt reported that he had a bad landing so he attempted to go around. During the go-around, the acft turned… - [NTSB MKC84LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA001.md): Piper PA-20 · Cedar Rapids, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1983 · N7026K · Substantial damage > The plt reported that when he landed on rwy 13, the wind was from 170 deg at 10 gusting to 20 KTS. He said that about 30 ft beyond the touchdown point, a gust of wind picked up the right wing & the acft swerved to the right. Subsequently, the left main gear… - [NTSB DEN84LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA001.md): Cessna TU206G · Medicine Bow, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1983 · N61692 · Substantial damage > The purpose of the flt was to take photographs of an oil drilling rig. The plt was unable to find the rig & decided to land on a dirt road to talk to the driver of an oil company truck. The plt made three low passes over the road, which was oriented to the nw… - [NTSB ATL84LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA003.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Sewanee, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1983 · N8349Z · Substantial damage > The acft collided with trees during landing roll. The plt has recounted several variations of the accident from locked brakes (parking) to a flat left tire with full right rudder to maintain directional control. There was a left tire skid mark from touchdown… - [NTSB ATL84LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA002.md): Cessna 172P · Columbia, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1983 · N53445 · Substantial damage > The student plt reported he was practicing touch-and-go takeoffs & landings on rwy 11. While rolling after the 4th landing, power was applied for takeoff. At about that time, the acft veered to the left & ran off the rwy. Subsequently, it struck a drainage… - [NTSB DEN83LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA226.md): Beech H35 · Salida, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1983 · N5492D · Substantial damage > The acft touched down about 1/2 way down the rwy, left of centerline. The acft then struck a small ridge of dirt & rocks& came to rest with the left landing gear collapsed. - [NTSB ATL83LA385](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA385.md): Beech 58 · Birmingham, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1983 · N31CE · Substantial damage > The acft swerved off the rwy after the left tire deflated during heavy braking & the left landing gear collapsed during the swerve. The pilot stated the acft was rolling too fast after landing to make the first turn off. The pilot then applied heavy braking… - [NTSB ANC83LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83LA183.md): Cessna 185 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1983 · N185JS · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that during takeoff rotation, which occurred at 44 KTS the aircraft began a slow turn to the left apparently a torque stall, causing a wing stall and the left wing struck the ice. The pilot aborted the takeoff and the right float struck a mud… - [NTSB CHI83LA444](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA444.md): Cessna 172P · Sandwich, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1983 · N54967 · Substantial damage > During landing the plt used forward slip, & after touchdown the acft went off the right side of the rwy striking a taxiway. The jar of hitting the taxiway resulted in the plt unintentionally advancing the throttle & the acft became airborne. The plt retarded… - [NTSB NYC83LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA255.md): Beech B55 · Pomona, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1983 · N4148W · Substantial damage > During the landing roll the plt applied brakes and the left main landing gear collpased. The acft turned to the left and the remaining gear collapsed. The acft veered off the side of the rwy, dug into the soft dirt and spun around. - [NTSB ATL83LA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA375.md): Beech 77 · Montgomery, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1983 · N6715V · Substantial damage > The student plt flew to Montgomery, AL, intending to make a touch-and-go landing, and then return to birmingham, AL. After arriving, he made an apch to rwy 09 with a wind from 360 deg at 10 gusting 14 KTS. While on the landing roll, the acft began to veer to… - [NTSB LAX83LA449](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA449.md): Cessna 120 · Lone Pine, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1983 · N76744 · Destroyed > The acft collided with a sand bank during takeoff roll, a fuel leak developed and the acft was consumed by fire. The pilot was attempting a takeoff on a dry lake bed when the acft hit a few sand bumps. The nose went up in the air andthe acft came back down… - [NTSB CHI83LA431](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA431.md): Waco AGC-8 · Hamilton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1983 · N2312 · Substantial damage > The plt reported that he encountered gusty x-winds on final apch. According to him, a quartering tail wind was encountered after touchdown which pushed the acft on its nose. The acft skidded on its nose until it contacted sod at the edge of the rwy, then… - [NTSB MKC83LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA221.md): Cessna 182 · Kansas City, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1983 · N42966 · Substantial damage > The plt reported that after landing, she was taxiing to a ramp area when a gust of wind lifted the left wing & rolled the acft over on its top. The winds were reported from 190 deg at 20 gusting to 30 kt. - [NTSB MKC83LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA220.md): Cessna 172N · Morland, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1983 · N739HK · Substantial damage > While landing on a country road, the acft landing gear encounter a sand pit on the road. The plt reported that the plane ground looped on the sand, ran into a ditch & hit a tree. - [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 FTW83LA436](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA436.md): Cessna 180K · El Reno, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1983 · N2841K · Substantial damage > The acft nosed over while landing. The 2nd plt was transitioning into tailwheel acft. The PIC demonstrated one landing and the 2nd plt attempted the next. The acft bounced and the PIC took over the controls too late to prevent the nose over. - [NTSB MKC83LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA217.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Lawrence, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1983 · N2327G · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that he was taking off for his fourth touch and go landing when the acft weathervaned and he lost control of the acft. The nose wheel struck a concrete drainage ditch. - [NTSB SEA83LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA199.md): Bellanca Gcbc · Spokane, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1983 · N9580S · Substantial damage > According to the operator, the plt was practicing touch & go landings. During a landing, the acft ground looped & the left horizontal stabilizer struck a VASI light. The plt reported that he had 4.2 hrs in this make & model. - [NTSB NYC83FU010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FU010.md): Rotec Rally 3B · Franklin, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 11, 1983 · N116RE · Substantial damage > According to the plt, the registered ultralight acft was brought to a field during the morning to check out the control rigging & to familiarize him with the vehicle. There was no intention to fly the ultralight at that time. Later in the day, the plt was… - [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 ATL83LA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA364.md): Piper PA-38-12 · Louisville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1983 · N2457N · Substantial damage > The acft collided with a sandbank on a private airstrip during landing. The weather was clear and the wind was calm. Therwy was 75 ft wide and dry. As the acft slowed during the rollout it drifted to the left, the plt overcorrected with right rudder and the… - [NTSB NYC83LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA238.md): Cessna 177B · Glens Falls, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1983 · N30724 · Substantial damage > During the landing the acft bounced and the plt decided to go-around. As power was added and carburetor heat removed, the acft veered off the rwy to the left and nosed over. - [NTSB CHI83LA421](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA421.md): Boeing B75N1 · Galesburg, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1983 · N62438 · Substantial damage > The plt stated that when he was landing on rwy 20 with a x-wind, it switched to a rear quartering wind. At about that time, the acft went off the rwy & struck a rwy marker with its tailwheel. The acft then ground looped, damaging the lower left wing. - [NTSB LAX83LA428](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA428.md): Cessna 172N · Novato, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1983 · N2333E · Substantial damage > The plt stated that he attempted to takeoff in strong x-wind conditions. During the takeoff roll, the acft veered off the right side of the rwy. After unsuccessfully trying to get back onto the rwy, the plt aborted the takeoff. However, the acft continued… - [NTSB FTW83LA419](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA419.md): Champion 7GCB · Danevang, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1983 · N9997Y · Destroyed > The plt stated that after touchdown, he turned too fast & lost directional control of the acft. - [NTSB DEN83LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA208.md): Cessna 182F · Fort Morgan, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1983 · N3124U · Substantial damage > The acft went off the rwy and nosed over during landing. The plt landed on rwy 14 with the wind reported as being from 250 degrees at 5 KTS with gusts to 7 KTS. The plt reported a gust of wind picked up the right wing. He lost directional control, the acft… - [NTSB CHI83LA416](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA416.md): Cessna 152 · Frankfort, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1983 · N49024 · Substantial damage > The plt stated that he touched down with a slight angle to the rwy and went off to the left side into the grass. He misjudged the distance to the trees and the left wing contacted a tree. - [NTSB SEA83LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA200.md): Maule M-4 · Monroe, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1983 · N4623T · Substantial damage > The plt reported that he was practicing touch-and-go landings with a friend that was a certified flt instructor (CFI). After a landing, the friend indicated his desire to fly the acft. The plt offered to let his friend fly it from the left seat. The friend… - [NTSB FTW83LA403](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA403.md): Cessna 140 · Hitchcock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1983 · N3625V · Substantial damage > The acft nosed over during takeoff. The flt said that the rwy was 50 ft wide but had been mowed only to a width of 20 ftthe plt allowed the acft to drift into the high grass alongside the rwy. The acft continued off the rwy and nosed over in tail grass.… - [NTSB ATL83LA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA343.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar 600-A · Florala, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1983 · N139TS · Destroyed > The pilot stated that during takeoff roll he experienced a power surge but the engine did not quit. He aborted the takeoff by reducing power on both engines and applying brakes. This resulted in the aircraft swerving off the right side of the runway, rolling… - [NTSB CHI83LA394](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA394.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Watertown, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1983 · N9346C · Substantial damage > The plt lost directional control during the landing roll & the acft struck 3 landing lights. The left gear collapsed & there was substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot stated that his landing light was inoperative during the landing and lack of… - [NTSB ANC83FAG09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83FAG09.md): Cessna 140 · Kotlik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 27, 1983 · N77191 · Substantial damage > The acft ran off the rwy and the right main landing gear collapsed. - [NTSB DEN83LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA201.md): Cessna 180 · Busby, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1983 · N4596B · Substantial damage > According to the pilot he was making a downwind landing to avoid taxiing over rough ground any farther than necessary. After touchdown he travelled about 150 yards up the runway when a gust of wind picked up the tail and he lost control ending in a ground… - [NTSB NYC83LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA227.md): Cessna 152 · Brockport, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1983 · N48903 · Substantial damage > The CFI and student plt had conducted about 4 touch & go landings prior to the CFI authorizing a first solo takeoff. According to the CFI, at about 1/3 of the way down the runway, the acft drifted to the left onto the grass and continued until contact with a… - [NTSB FTW83LA395](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA395.md): Cessna 172H · Plano, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1983 · N8058L · Substantial damage > The acft collided with 2 parked acft after the student plt lost control during landing. The plt stated that he experienced a crosswind gust or updraft during touchdown. The landing was on rwy 16 and the wind was estimated to be from 220 degrees at 12 KTS. The… - [NTSB ANC83LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83LA153.md): Cessna 172 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1983 · N734QV · Substantial damage > During arrival, the plt landed on a gravel strip with a left x-wind at 10 gusting 20 KTS. Reportedly, he encountered a gust of wind during the landing & lost control when the left wheel went into soft gravel on the bank of the strip. Subsequently, the acft… - [NTSB NYC83LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA224.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Endicott, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1983 · N6003W · Substantial damage > The student pilot was on a solo flt, practicing touch-and-go landings. While on a landing roll, the acft veered to the left. The student stated that he applied right rudder, but the acft continued to the left. Reportedly, the student applied brakes to stop,… - [NTSB LAX83LA405](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA405.md): Piper PA-20-150 · Auburn, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1983 · N3SJ · Substantial damage > The acft veered off the rwy into a ditch. Wind was gusting 15 KTS. - [NTSB LAX83LA407](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA407.md): Grumman G-164B · Poston, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1983 · N6757Q · Substantial damage > During takeoff from the unlighted strip the acft went off the right side. The right main landing gear went into the softsandy shoulder & the acft flipped over. - [NTSB MIA83LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83LA209.md): Cessna 172N · Manati, PR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1983 · N734PM · Substantial damage > The plt reported that during the landing, a gust of wind blew the acft to the left. Subsequently, the acft collided with a fence that paralleled the left side of the rwy, then nosed over. - [NTSB FTW83LA391](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA391.md): Grumman G-164B · Lissie, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1983 · N48516 · Substantial damage > The acft ran into a ditch during takeoff and collapsed the landing gear. The plt said he was steering around some mud holes when the wing became entangled in high grass alongside the rwy. The acft groundlooped off the rwy into a ditch. The wings and landing… - [NTSB FTW83LA389](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA389.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Bryan, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1983 · N8115L · Substantial damage > The student plt was on a x-country flt to the college station easterwood arpt near Bryan, TX. When he arrived in the vicinity, he saw a nearby arpt, the Texas a&m flt test station. He stated that at about the same time, the eng missed momentarily, 2 times,… - [NTSB ATL83LA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA334.md): Cessna 150F · Gordonsville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1983 · N8705S · Substantial damage > The acft veered off the right side of the rwy during a landing after an aborted takeoff. The student pilot had just completed 5 takeoffs and landings with a CFI. The student was then told to do two solo full stop takeoffs and landings. The first takeoff and… - [NTSB ATL83LA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA329.md): Cessna A 152 · Lynchburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1983 · N47281 · Substantial damage > The acft ran off the rwy and collided with a ditch during takeoff. The student pilot was practicing touch and go landings. During one running takeoff after full power was applied the plt noticed that full flaps were still extended. While retracting the flaps… - [NTSB ANC83LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83LA149.md): Cessna T-207A · Atmautluak, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1983 · N73789 · Substantial damage > The plt stated that during the takeoff roll, his seat slid backwards & he was unable to reach the controls. Subsequently, the acft veered to the right, departed the rwy & went into a shallow pond. The plt reported that the seat latch malfunctioned & was… - [NTSB ANC83LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83LA148.md): Piper J-5 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1983 · N28144 · Substantial damage > The acft ground looped during landing and collided with two parked acft. The pilot landed on rwy 24 at Fairbanks and during the landing he lost directional control of the acft. The acft left the rwy and collided with two parked and unoccupied acft. The parked… - [NTSB LAX83LA394](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA394.md): Piper PA-28-161 · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1983 · N81287 · Substantial damage > The plt stated that her apch for landing was high & fast, which resulted in a touchdown on the middle 1/3 of the rwy. During the roll-out, she applied brakes to slow down, but the acft swerved off the south side of the rwy. Subsequently, it struck a tree,… - [NTSB LAX83LA391](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA391.md): Cessna 172 · Herndon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1983 · N3926F · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that the approach and landing were normal. During rollout, the acft's landing light failed and the pilot was unable to see well enough to maintain his course on the rwy. The acft veered off the left side onto soft terrain and the nose gear… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=260&page=121 ## 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=120 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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