# 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 122 of 133 · 6,629 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB NYC83LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA167.md): Cessna 180 · Duanesburg, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1983 · N2842A · Substantial damage > The plt landed the tailwheel equipped acft in a 15 kt, left x-wind. During the landing, the acft veered to the left into a rough area, ground looped & came to rest in a ditch. The plt stated that the right brake failed. - [NTSB ATL83LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA276.md): Piper L-21B · Vernon, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1983 · N8056W · Substantial damage > The acft departed the rwy & nosed over inverted during an unauthorized flight. After the accident the non-certificated plt told the owner that he had flown the acft several times based on the permission of a friend who was authorized to fly the acft. - [NTSB NYC83LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA165.md): Cessna 152 · Factoryville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1983 · N49653 · Substantial damage > After touchdown on a full stop landing, the student plt was instucted to apply brakes. When he failed to respond, the instructor (CFI) applied the brakes to stop the acft. As the brakes were engaged, the acft veered to the left. The CFI corrected with full… - [NTSB MKC83LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA144.md): Beech C-23 · Osage Beach, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1983 · N9346S · Substantial damage > The acft ran off the side of the runway and continued to overrun the departure end of the runway where collision with a ditch occurred. There was evidence that the brakes were used but were not effective in stopping the acft. An FAA inspector inspected the… - [NTSB LAX83LA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA315.md): Cessna 172 · Hayward, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1983 · N4957G · Destroyed > The plt stated that during the takeoff roll he attempted to lift the acft off at about 65-75 KTS indicated airspeed. The plt said that he thought the acft was not responding properly so he cut the power and tried to land on the rwy. The acft kept bouncing, so… - [NTSB ANC83LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83LA112.md): Cessna 206 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1983 · N756CD · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that the runway at dry creek strip curved to the left. The runway used was runway 9 and the wind was gusting to 30 KTS. The acft went off the right side of the runway and the nosewheel hit a rut which nosed the acft over. - [NTSB ANC83FA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83FA110.md): Cessna 180 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1983 · N7731K · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that he lost directional control possibly due to a windshear. Just at touchdown he said he felt the winds were squirrely. Late in a telephone interview he stated that he was 'too complacent at the wrong time-should have positive control all… - [NTSB SEA83LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA143.md): Grumman G-164A · Waitsburg, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1983 · N9536 · Substantial damage > The acft groundlooped into soft dirt and nosed over after a brake malfunction. The pilot stated that upon landing the left brake locked. The pilot tried to maintain directional control with rudder and power. The acft veered right into soft dirt and came rest… - [NTSB SEA83LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA138.md): Eagle DW-1 · Bliss, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1983 · N8808E · Substantial damage > According to the plt, he was returning to a road to land & reload chemicals for aerial application. He stated that the right main tire went flat during flt due to a puncture. During the landing roll-out, the acft veered to the right & nosed over. - [NTSB LAX83LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA308.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Camarillo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1983 · N4451A · Substantial damage > The acft groundlooped and collided with a rwy light during landing. The acft had been converted to a taildragger. - [NTSB FTW83LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA306.md): Piper PA-12 · El Paso, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1983 · N3483M · Substantial damage > The plt was practicing touch-&-go landings & stated that he had been flying with the mixture leaned. After a landing, he applied full throttle, but the eng coughed & sputtered. He then advance the mixture to rich to correct the situation. At about the same… - [NTSB DEN83LTG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LTG02.md): Aleson Quickie Q2 · Williston, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 28, 1983 · N916DA · Substantial damage > The acft groundlooped and collided with a rwy light following an inadvertant takeoff and landing during what was supposed to be a high speed taxi test. During the landing roll the acft swerved to the left, departed the rwy and collided with a rwy light. This… - [NTSB FTW83LA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA307.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Franklinton, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1983 · N4903P · Destroyed > The acft slid into a tree during a landing on a wet rwy. The plt had encountered the rain shortly after takeoff and returned to the arpt. The private strip had become soft from the rain and the plt lost control of the acft. The acft veered off the strip and… - [NTSB FTW83LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA298.md): Grumman G-164A · Grubbs, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1983 · N4237 · Substantial damage > The agricultural acft nosed over during landing. The plt said he was attemping to steer the acft around standing puddlesof water on a wet private airstrip when directional control was lost and the acft nosed over in a ditch. - [NTSB CHI83LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA283.md): Piper PA28-151 · Alma, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1983 · N41341 · Substantial damage > The acft collided with the VASI lights during landing. The pilot was landing on rwy 27 with winds from 210 degrees at 12 KTS. He reported gusty winds but gave no estimated velocity of the gusts. He said he touched down on the right main gear with the left… - [NTSB ANC83LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83LA106.md): Cessna 170 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1983 · N3074A · Substantial damage > The acft collided with trees alongside the runway during takeoff. The runway was a dirt strip 1200 feet long and 30 feetwide. The pilot stated after the accident that he lost control of the acft and ran off the runway into the wooded area. The wind was from… - [NTSB ATL83LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA243.md): Schleicher AS-K13 · Tullahoma, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1983 · N6877 · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that his approach was too fast and he bounced the acft during the landing. The glider drifted left and collided with a hayroll. The collision caused another swerve and a subsequent collision with another hayroll. - [NTSB MKC83LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA134.md): Cessna 170B · Denton, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1983 · N2506D · Substantial damage > The acft went off the runway during takeoff. The pilot said the acft drifted to the left after the tailwheel was raised. He said he brought the acft back to the centerline but it drifted left again and entered tall grass beside the runway. As the pilot… - [NTSB LAX83LA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA300.md): Cessna 172M · Big Bear, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1983 · N73570 · Substantial damage > After a slight change in the wind, rwy 7 became more favorable & the UNICOM operator advise that it was recommended for use. The student maneuver the acft to make his apch to rwy 7. During the landing, the acft bounced twice, then veered left into a grassy… - [NTSB FTW83LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA301.md): Cessna T188C · Waxahachie, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1983 · N9950J · Substantial damage > The acft collided with a ditch and cartwheeled to a stop during landing. The plt stated that a downdraft was encounteredover the threshold and the acft touched down left of the centerline. The wing and spray room caught in tall grass and the acft veered into… - [NTSB ATL83LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA239.md): Cessna 150M · Ashland, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1983 · N63143 · Substantial damage > The acft bounced, went off the runway and nosed over during landing. The student pilot was on a supervised solo flight and was practicing touch and go landings. During this landing he made a hard landing and bounced back into the air. The student attempted to… - [NTSB LAX83LA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA297.md): Piper PA-22 · Jackson, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1983 · N1526P · Substantial damage > The acft went off the rwy and collided with a ditch during landing. The tailwheel acft touched down on rwy 19 about 200 ft past the threshold and bounced. The pilot applied power to recover and lost control of the acft. The acft veered off the rwy to the… - [NTSB ATL83LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA240.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Berlin, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1983 · N62970 · Substantial damage > The acft veered off the rwy and nosed over during landing. The plt reported that the acft started to drift into the softplowed field on the right of the rwy and full left rudder and brakes would not stop the turn. The reported wind about 18 miles away was… - [NTSB MKC83LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA132.md): Cessna 182F · Dows, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1983 · N3568U · Substantial damage > The acft nosed over during takeoff. The rwy used was 090 and the wind was from 170 degrees at 17 KTS. The plt said the acfts right wing raised followed by the tail and then the left wing dropped impacting the sod rwy before the acft nosed over. - [NTSB LAX83LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA293.md): Cessna 172 · Wickenburg, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1983 · N736UH · Destroyed > The acft left the runway during landing and collided with a ditch which collapsed the right main gear and nose gear. Thepilot noted during final approach that the windsock did not indicate a cross-wind. The landing was made with 10 degrees of flaps. According… - [NTSB FTW83LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA286.md): Cessna 210 NII · El Paso, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1983 · N6427Y · Substantial damage > The acft went off the right side of the rwy during landing. The winds were reported to be from 290 degrees at 10 KTS during the approach to rwy 22 the plt noted no crosswind corrections but after landing the acft turned right and the plt could not correct… - [NTSB FTW83LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA284.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Abilene, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1983 · N6303Z · Substantial damage > The agricultural acft collided with a pole during an aborted takeoff after directional control was lost. The plt stated that a soft spot in the rwy caused the acft to veer left. The takeoff was aborted but the acft continued off the rwy andcollided with the… - [NTSB DEN83LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA146.md): Cessna 188A · Burlington, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1983 · N9789V · Substantial damage > The acft departed the rwy in an evasive maneuver to avoid a deer. The acft contacted small trees and brush off the rwy and collapsed the landing gear. The pilot said he was about 150 yards down the rwy with the tail of the acft up when thedeer ran onto the… - [NTSB MKC83LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA229.md): Cessna 172G · La Porte City, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1983 · N3862L · Substantial damage > Scattered rain showers in the area had just made the turf rwy wet. The pilot reported that as he turned off the rwy the acft skidded and went sideways into a ditch. - [NTSB DEN83LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA141.md): Cessna A188 · Leola, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1983 · N8181V · Substantial damage > The plt was using a gravel road, aprx 20 ft wide, for an aerial application operation. During takeoff, the acft swerved to the right, went into the ditch beside the road & was substantially damaged. The plt believed that the right wheel had become locked.… - [NTSB SEA83LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA124.md): Cessna 185 FII · Ryegrass Pass, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1983 · N2762Q · Substantial damage > The acft collided with sagebrush and groundlooped while landing on an abandoned country road. The weather was VMC. The acft was damaged but the pilot was not injured. According to the pilot gusting winds caused him to contact the sage brush and ground loop… - [NTSB NYC83LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA140.md): Cessna 172P · Latrobe, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1983 · N65615 · Substantial damage > The acft ran off the runway when the student pilot attempted to close a window during the takeoff roll. As the acft left the runway the nose wheel collapsed rearward and the prop, main gear and fuselage were damaged. The pilot received minor injuries. - [NTSB CHI83LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA259.md): Cessna 172 · Gaylord, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1983 · N19996 · Substantial damage > The plt initially departed grayling, MI with intermediate stops in alba, Gaylord, alba again, & finally terminating at grayling. The plt stated he landed short at alba. He also stated that while practicing landings at Gaylord he ran off the side of the rwy.… - [NTSB CHI83LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA254.md): Cessna 152 · Milwaukee, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1983 · N6566P · Substantial damage > During landing the pax had her legs positioned in such a manner that they interfered with the movement of the yoke. When the plt requested she clear the yoke, she put her left foot on the rudder pedal/brake causing the acft to veer off the left side of the… - [NTSB FTW83LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA272.md): Cessna 152 · League City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1983 · N6450B · Substantial damage > After returning from a solo x-country, the student plt was landing. Shortly after flaring to land, a gust of wind 'deflected' the plane. The student decided to abort the landing & applied full throttle, but was not able to avoid touching down in a right crab.… - [NTSB MKC83LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA125.md): Cessna 170B · Ottumwa, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1983 · N8077A · Substantial damage > During arrival, the plt canceled his VFR flt plan when he was about 3 mi from the arpt. At that time, fss personnel advised him that the wind was from 190 deg at 14 KTS & that the wind favored rwy 22. There was a tetrahedron wind indicator north of the… - [NTSB MKC83LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA124.md): Quickie Q2 · Grain Valley, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1983 · N82YL · Substantial damage > The acft ran off the right side of the rwy and nosed over during landing. The plt stated that after a wheel landing he lowered the tail wheel to the rwy and applied the hand brake lever. The right brake grabbed and the acft turned right, rolling and skidding… - [NTSB ANC83FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83FA094.md): Cessna C-180 · Willow, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1983 · N3334D · Substantial damage > The acft nosed over during landing while on a dual instructional flt. The CFI stated the student applied too much brake on the first landing and almost nosed over. During the 2nd landing the student again applied excessive braking and the acft nosed over. The… - [NTSB CHI83LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA257.md): Mooney M20J · St. Paul, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1983 · N201FC · Substantial damage > The CFI stated that the student (private pilot) was informed of a crosswind condition after the acft was established on the base leg. The CFI stated that after touchdown the acft yawed sharply to the left and proceeded toward the grass area adjacent to the… - [NTSB ATL83LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA221.md): Robinson R-22 · Jackson, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1983 · N90672 · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that when he exited the helicopter for the purpose of retrieveing a map from below the plt's seat, the acft began to lift and move laterally. The acft then tipped over trapping his leg and hip beneath it. He stated that he had not fully… - [NTSB ATL83FKG09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FKG09.md): Grumman American AA-5A · Dobbins Afb, GA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 8, 1983 · N26116 · Substantial damage > The student plt was taxiing for takeoff when she applied right brake where a right turn was needed, however, the acft did not turn as it should. The instructor plt then took control of the acft. He applied right brake, then both brakes, but had negative… - [NTSB CHI83LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA242.md): Cessna 206A · St. Cloud, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1983 · N9465Z · Substantial damage > The acft bounced during a hard landing and nosed over. The weather was VMC but there was a crosswind on rwy 31 which wasthe active rwy. The wind was 290 degrees at 11 KTS with gusts to 19 KTS. After 2 bounces during which the acft moved about 20-25 ft to the… - [NTSB NYC83LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA135.md): Burkhart Grob 109 · Finleyville, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1983 · N903BG · Substantial damage > The motorized glider collided with trees and the terrain during an emergency landing after the prop had struck the ground during takeoff. During the takeoff roll the propeller 1st collided with high grass and then a bump in the ground after the pilot lost… - [NTSB LAX83LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA284.md): Cessna 172A · Carmel Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1983 · N9854T · Substantial damage > According to the pilot there were no tiedowns, chocks or other restraining devices available so he ask a non certificated person to sit in the aircraft and apply the brakes while he rotated the prop by hand to start the engine. The engine started and the… - [NTSB ATL83LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA216.md): Cessna 172N · Mitchellville, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1983 · N1657E · Substantial damage > The plt reported that when he was on final apch to land, his speed was a little fast. After touching down, the acft bounced & began drifting to the right. Once the right wheel went off the rwy, the right turn increased & the acft struck a rwy edge light. Full… - [NTSB FTW83LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA265.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1983 · N2637P · Substantial damage > The acft veered off the rwy & nosed over. The plt stated he had purchased the acft to start taking plt lessons to securehis license which had been revoked 10/3/79. - [NTSB NYC83LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA136.md): Cessna 170A · Chatham, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1983 · N5545C · Substantial damage > The acft veered onto the grass and nosed over during landing. The pilot said a gust of wind caught the tail of the acft and turned it 45 degrees to the left and when brakes were applied as a corrective action the acft nosed over. The landing was on runway 6… - [NTSB NYC83LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA129.md): Cessna 182N · Newport, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1983 · N9283G · Substantial damage > The acft went off the wet runway onto the wet grass down an embankment and into some rocks. The instructor was making this final landing. Braking was poor from a light rain. As a turn was started onto a taxiway at the end of runway 22 the acft went onto the… - [NTSB MKC83LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA120.md): Aeronca 65CA · St Louis, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1983 · N36600 · Substantial damage > The plt stated that during his 4th full stop landing the acft veered left off the rwy into a flooded area & nosed over. - [NTSB ANC83LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83LA087.md): Maule 5-235C · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1983 · N81CD · Destroyed > The pilot lost directional control of the acft during landing. The acft cartwheeled several times and came to rest on the left side of the runway about 500 feet from the approach end of the runway. The weather was VMC but the wind was from 260 degrees at 18… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=260&page=123 ## 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=122 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.