# 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 130 of 133 · 6,629 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB FTW82DA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA181.md): Cessna 172N · Houston, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 16, 1982 · N734NR · Substantial damage > On landing roll the aircraft began to swerve to the right. The pilot attempted to correct by applying power, left rudderand brake and the aircraft began to swerve to the left. The aircraft departed the runway, across a taxiway and into a row of parked… - [NTSB ATL82DA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA147.md): Piper J3C-65 · Charlotte, NC · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 16, 1982 · N42102 · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that during takeoff roll he turned and reached for a bag that had started to fall out the door. The right wing of the aircraft struck the ground causing the aircraft to turn sideways and collapse the gear. - [NTSB ATL82DA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA131.md): Cessna 205 · Hopkinsville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 15, 1982 · N124A · Substantial damage > During landing roll the pilot applied right brake and rudder. The application seemed ineffective so he applied more rudder and the aircraft veered off the runway to the right, colliding with a ditch. The aircraft then nosed over. The wind was calm. - [NTSB LAX82DA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA184.md): Citabria 7GCBC · Willits, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 14, 1982 · N5265X · Substantial damage > The student pilot stated that on approach the winds were from the west. After touchdown and on the rollout the wind caught the right wing and turned the aircraft. - [NTSB DEN82DA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA085.md): Cessna 180 · Cut Bank, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 14, 1982 · N9957N · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that during landing, the aircraft veered off the right side of the runway even though he used left rudder. After departing the runway, the aircraft encountered a shallow ditch and went over on its back. The pilot reported that the winds… - [NTSB ANC82DA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82DA040.md): Piper PA-20S · Gulkana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 14, 1982 · N6952K · Substantial damage > The owner, a private pilot, was getting dual instructional training in his tailwheel equipped aircraft. The aircraft was a Piper PA-20 that had been converted from a model PA-22. The owner had accumulated about 10 hours of flight time in this make and model.… - [NTSB FTW82DA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA177.md): Grumman G-164A · Elreno, OK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 13, 1982 · N7843 · Destroyed > During takeoff the pilot encountered standing water on the runway. The aircraft swerved left and nosed over. - [NTSB CHI82DA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA161.md): Cessna 152 · Romeo, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 13, 1982 · N46341 · Substantial damage > The student pilot was practicing touch and go landings. On the third takeoff the aircraft veered to the left and the student was unable to correct. The aircraft continued into a soft field and nosed over. The wind was calm and the weather clear. - [NTSB LAX82DA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA169.md): Cessna 152 · San Fernando, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 12, 1982 · N6598M · Destroyed > The student pilot lost directional control during landing and veered into a parked van. This was his second supervised solo flight. - [NTSB NYC82DA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA093.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Endicott, NY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 10, 1982 · N2483A · Substantial damage > During takeoff roll the aircraft veered to the left. The pilot stated that he applied right rudder and aileron into the wind, however; the aicraft continued to the left. The pilot then closed the throttle and the aircraft collided with runway lights causing… - [NTSB MKC82DA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82DA077.md): Maule M-4 · Cozad, NE · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 10, 1982 · N12013 · Substantial damage > The aircraft was landed on runway 31 with a 20 degree quartering headwind from the right at 10 gusting 15 knots. During landing, the aircraft veered to the left and the pilot applied right rudder. However, the aircraft continued into a ground loop and was… - [NTSB SEA82DA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA068.md): de Havilland 2 · 15n Of Medford, OR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 9, 1982 · N1434Z · Substantial damage > The pilot started a downwind takeoff on runway 15 with 9 parachutists on board. The runway was unidirectional requiring takeoffs on runway 15 which sloped downhill. After beginning the takeoff roll, the pilot had difficulity in maintaining directional control… - [NTSB LAX82DA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA165.md): Piper PA-18-150 · San Carlos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 9, 1982 · N9180T · Substantial damage > The aircraft ground looped during landing. The wind was 240 degrees at 20 knots. This would be a 60 degree cross-wind for runway 30. It is not known which direction the pilot used. - [NTSB LAX82FVG23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FVG23.md): Boeing A75N1 · Pleasant Grove, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 8, 1982 · N68820 · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that he landed toward the north with the wind from the northeast at 8 to 10 knots. When the tailwheel touched down, the aircraft veered right. The pilot reported that he could not stop the turn. He opened the throttle while attempting to… - [NTSB CHI82DA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA155.md): Cessna 180 · Aurora, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 8, 1982 · N9388C · Substantial damage > On takeoff the aircraft veered off the side of the runway and struck a drainage ditch. The pilot reported a gust of wind caught the aircraft. - [NTSB MIA82DA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82DA117.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Gainesville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 7, 1982 · N9346T · Substantial damage > The student pilot stated that on his third landing, the crosswind was more noticeable. During the landing roll, he lost directional control while he was applying brakes. The aircraft went off the runway, collided with a ditch, and was substantially damaged. - [NTSB LAX82DVG24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DVG24.md): Boeing A75 · Maxwell, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 7, 1982 · N5050V · Substantial damage > During the takeoff roll from a local farm strip, the aircraft veered to the right and went off the runway. The pilot reported that the plane went into a small ditch and flipped over. No mechanical failures were reported. - [NTSB FTW82DA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA168.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Harrison, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 7, 1982 · N47522 · Substantial damage > During landing the aircraft porpoised and on the second bounce the nose gear assembly buckled, the windshield support buckled and the right windshield popped partially out of its channel. The pilot regained control and taxied in. The props and engine nacelles… - [NTSB LAX82DA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA160.md): Piper PA-38 · Willcox, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 6, 1982 · N2393B · Substantial damage > Student pilot on first solo cross-country ground looped during an en route landing. The pilot's flight bag had fallen off the right seat and lodged itself between the rudder pedals. Rudder control was lost. - [NTSB CHI82DA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA151.md): Cessna 172A · Cissno Park, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 5, 1982 · N7709T · Substantial damage > During takeoff on runway 09, the aircraft veered to the left. The pilot closed the throttle, but was unable to stop before the left wheel went into soft soil on the north side of the runway. Gusty winds from the south picked up the tail and gently rolled the… - [NTSB FTW82DA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA165.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Marfa, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 3, 1982 · N7615Z · Substantial damage > During the takeoff roll for a dual instructional flight the aircraft began to veer to the left. The instructor was able to overpower the student on the rudder pedals but not the aft stick pressure. The aircraft lifted off then settled back to the runway in a… - [NTSB FTW82DA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA162.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Lubbock, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 3, 1982 · N7350Z · Substantial damage > Prior to the flight, the aircraft had been serviced in preparation for the beginning of the spraying season. As part of the servicing, the operator/pilot added hydraulic fluid to the left brake. However, he did not purge the system of air after adding the… - [NTSB CHI82FA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82FA146.md): Beech 56TC · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 2, 1982 · N6235V · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that during landing, the touchdown was smooth. Shortly after touchdown, the left wheel began to wobble and thump and the aircraft started to veer to the left. Reportedly, the right brake would not hold the aircraft on the runway. The aircraft… - [NTSB LAX82DA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA157.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 1, 1982 · N82016 · Substantial damage > During landing roll the pilot stated that a gust of wind or a dust devil picked up the left wing and turned the aircraft to the right. The aircraft departed the runway and went into a small plowed field coming to rest in the opposite direction of the runway. - [NTSB DEN82DA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA077.md): Mooney M20E · Hanksville, UT · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 1, 1982 · N6032Q · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that during the landing touchdown on runway 19, a gust of wind from about 270 degrees was encountered and the plane veered to the left. The pilot reported that he had applied corrective action, and the plane was tracking back to the runway,… - [NTSB LAX82DA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA153.md): Cessna 182E · Markleeville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 30, 1982 · N31825 · Substantial damage > During the takeoff roll of a touch and go landing the pilot stated that the aircraft abruptly swerved to the left and went off the runway. Substantial damage occurred when the aircraft collided with two trees. - [NTSB ANC82DAG19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82DAG19.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Birchwood, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 30, 1982 · N57617 · Substantial damage > After making one takeoff and landing, the pilot elected to do a short field takeoff. He held the brakes and applied full throttle. His right foot slipped off the right brake and the aircraft turned sharply to the left. During the turn, the aircraft went up on… - [NTSB LAX82DA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA150.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Deeth, NV · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 29, 1982 · N8943 · Substantial damage > The pilot chose to land on an abandoned highway on a heading of 240 degrees. Reportedly, the winds were from the northeast at 8 gusting 18 knots. While making a wheel landing, a gust of wind was encountered about when enough speed had been lost to lower the… - [NTSB LAX82DVG21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DVG21.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Live Oak, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 24, 1982 · N7060R · Substantial damage > The student pilot was indorsed to fly solo in the Piper PA-38 aircraft, but reported no previous flight time in a Piper PA-28. Reportedly, he took off to practice touch and go landings. The student stated that the right wheel locked after the fourth landing… - [NTSB CHI82DA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA136.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Maple Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 24, 1982 · N53801 · Destroyed > The pilot lost directional control during landing in strong crosswind conditions with gusts to 22 knots. The aircraft departed the runway and collided with a parked aircraft. The pilot stated that he was not currently proficient in crosswind landing, should… - [NTSB NYC82DA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA078.md): North American SNJ-2 · Flushing, NY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 23, 1982 · N62382 · Substantial damage > The flight proceeded without incident until the tail wheel was unlocked during the landing roll. The aircraft drifted to the left and struck a parked cherokee. Both aircraft were substantially damaged. Inspection revealed that residue of a recent paint… - [NTSB DEN82DA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA066.md): Cessna 182P · Enderlin, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 23, 1982 · N1765M · Substantial damage > During a landing on runway 13, the aircraft veered off the runway after touchdown, then went into a freshly plowed field and nosed over. The pilot estimated that the wind was from 200 degrees at 20 gusting 25 knots. There was a 2640 ft turf runway (04/22) on… - [NTSB FTW82DA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA147.md): Tailwind A-M-1 · Carlsbad, NM · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 22, 1982 · N319M · Substantial damage > The pilot attempted a precautionary landing on a road due to deteriorating weather and an intermittent engine problem. The pilot stated he lost directional control due to gusty winds and the aircraft nosed over. - [NTSB ATL82DA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA112.md): Cessna 172 · Buckhannon, WV · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 22, 1982 · N3155E · Substantial damage > The pilot reported making a normal approach to runway 26 in turbulent and windy conditions. He estimated that the wind was from 360 degrees at 15 to 20 knots. After the main wheels touched down, he encountered a gust of wind that he estimated was above 30… - [NTSB NYC82DA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA075.md): Pitts Special S-1C · Latrobe, PA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 21, 1982 · N1750 · Substantial damage > The pilot initiated a takeoff in winds that were gusting to 19 knots. As he raised the tail during the takeoff roll, the plane swerved right. The pilot stated that he overcorrected to the left. Subsequently, the plane departed the left side of the runway. The… - [NTSB LAX82DA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA142.md): Maule M-4 · Wickenburg, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 20, 1982 · N40625 · Substantial damage > During landing roll the left wing came up and the aircraft turned sharply to the right. The aircraft left the runway and came to rest in a gully. - [NTSB LAX82DA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA141.md): Cessna 172 · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 18, 1982 · N73890 · Destroyed > The pilot was landing on an airstrip with a vineyard about 20 ft left of the runway. There was a left quartering headwind at 10 knots. The first landing was aborted after touchdown when the plane started to veer left as the brakes were applied. The next… - [NTSB FTW82FPG09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FPG09.md): Stampe Renard SV4B · Clarksville, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Apr 18, 1982 · N80243 · Destroyed > The pilot was participating in a spot landing activity at a fly-in. He stated that he made a poor landing and allowed the aircraft to drift left and off of the runway. In order to miss the runway lights, he added power and initiated a go-around. After… - [NTSB ATL82DA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA116.md): Cessna 172N · Pikeville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 18, 1982 · N738QD · Substantial damage > During a landing on the second solo flight, the student pilot swerved to aviod standing water and a rough spot on the runway. The student reported that the swerve "worsened", and subsequently, the left main gear struck a mowing tractor beside the runway. - [NTSB NYC82DA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA072.md): Cessna 172N · Trenton, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Apr 15, 1982 · N4940G · Substantial damage > During a departure, the pilot initiated an intersection takeoff with about 4000 ft of runway remaining. He reported that the takeoff proceeded normally through lift-off to about 25 ft AGL. From there, the aircraft returned to the runway surface and bounced.… - [NTSB DEN82DA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA059.md): Cessna 170A · Williston, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Apr 15, 1982 · CFZMZ · Substantial damage > The pilot noted unfavorable winds when he arrived for landing. He elected to fly in the local area until the winds subsided. After flying locally for about one hour, he elected to land on runway 29 with a crosswind from 020 degrees. While on downwind, he… - [NTSB CHI82DA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA122.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Graytown, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Apr 15, 1982 · N9010W · Destroyed > During landing roll the aircraft contacted a soft area on the pilot's privately owned sod runway. The nose gear collapsed and the aircraft came to rest with the tail in the air. - [NTSB NYC82DA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA070.md): Stinson 108-1 · Factoryville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 14, 1982 · N8933K · Substantial damage > The pilot was practicing landings in gusty wind conditions. He reported that the first landing was uneventful, but the second landing was aborted due to gusty turbulence. He stated that the third landing was made in relatively calm wind conditions until just… - [NTSB CHI82DA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA121.md): Rand K.R.1 · Plymouth, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 14, 1982 · N2263D · Substantial damage > On takeoff roll the left upwind wing lifted and the pilot lost directional control. The aircraft swerved to the right and struck a parked bonanza, N5587D, causing substantial damage to both aircraft. Investigation revealed that the pilot attempted to takeoff… - [NTSB LAX82FUQ14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FUQ14.md): Cessna 180 · Goleta, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 13, 1982 · N13NP · Substantial damage > This was the second dual instructional flight that the new owner and instructor pilot had flown in this aircraft. The owner, a private pilot needed 10 hrs of flight time to meet insurance requirements. After about 30 minutes of airwork, they returned to the… - [NTSB SEA82DA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA051.md): Cessna 172N · Pocatello, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Apr 11, 1982 · N1075F · Destroyed > The pilot stated that the aircraft encountered a gust of wind shortly after commencing takeoff roll which moved it directly across the runway. Initially the pilot maintained full power while attempting to regain control of the aircraft however shortly… - [NTSB FTW82DA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA122.md): Cessna 172 · Gallup, NM · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 11, 1982 · N8408U · Substantial damage > On the second landing of the flight the aircraft veered to the left and departed the runway. The aircraft nosed over after hitting soft dirt and a drainage ditch. The pilot stated that the aircraft swerved on the first landing and he felt that the passenger… - [NTSB ANC82DAG20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82DAG20.md): Taylorcraft F-19 · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 11, 1982 · N3577T · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command had just purchased the aircraft and was in the porcess of improving her skills. The other occupant was an instructor pilot. While landing on runway 01 with a wind from 310 degrees at 14 knots, the aircraft bounced and veered to the right.… - [NTSB LAX82DA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA131.md): Cessna 172 · Holbrook, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 10, 1982 · N46125 · Substantial damage > The student pilot was on his first solo flight. During the first touchdown, the aircraft bounced to the right. The student reported that after bouncing, the airspeed deteriorated as the aircraft floated and settled to the right. The aircraft struck sagebrush… - [NTSB ATL82DA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA099.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Huntsville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 10, 1982 · N1499H · Substantial damage > Shortly after a normal touchdown the aircraft yawed and veered to the left. The pilot elected to go-around and added full power. The aircraft departed the left side of the runway and collided with a barbed wire fence. The aircraft settled into a plowed field… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=260&page=131 ## 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=130 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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