# 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 30 of 133 · 6,629 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB LAX01LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA185.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Concord, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 2001 · N3170Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, resulting in a loss of directional control and the inadvertent ground loop. - [NTSB CHI01LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA134.md): Air Tractor G-164A · Casselton, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 2001 · N970X · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while recovering from a bounced landing. A factor was the collapse of the right main landing gear. - [NTSB FTW01LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA163.md): Beech D35 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2001 · N2118D · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff roll. - [NTSB SEA01LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA090.md): Cessna 182P · Salmon, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2001 · N8188G · Substantial damage > Loss of aircraft control while landing. Factors include soft/muddy terrain. - [NTSB NYC01LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA124.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Elizabethtown, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2001 · N6899W · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. - [NTSB LAX01LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA171.md): Aeronca 7DC · Hollister, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2001 · N4009B · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate aircraft handling procedure and failure to maintain directional control while landing in a known crosswind. - [NTSB FTW01LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA118.md): Cessna 310 · Decatur, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2001 · N6748X · Substantial damage > the flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the left main wheel brake which was locked for an undetermined reason. - [NTSB DEN01LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA097.md): 1977 Colfer-Chan Steen Skybolt · Gallup, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2001 · N111HC · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll. Contributing factors were gusting crosswinds and the pilots's lack of experience in aircraft make and model. - [NTSB LAX01LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA170.md): Aviat A-1B · Apex, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 2001 · N465C · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout in a gusty and crosswind condition. - [NTSB LAX01LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA169.md): Cessna 421C · Angwin, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 2001 · N26560 · Substantial damage > Right main landing gear brake lockup during landing rollout for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB LAX01LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA183.md): North American AT-6 D · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 2001 · N7421C · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for an existing crosswind condition. - [NTSB LAX01LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA173.md): Aero Commander 112A · Riverside, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 2001 · N1159J · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. A factor was the worn nose wheel steering assembly. - [NTSB IAD01LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA052.md): Piper J3-C65 · Annapolis, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2001 · N26096 · Substantial damage > pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor was the crosswind. - [NTSB FTW01FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01FA107.md): Piper PA46-500TP · Rockwall, TX · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2001 · N61PK · Substantial damage > the loss of directional control during landing roll as a result of insufficient nose gear steering authority. - [NTSB IAD01LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA047.md): Stinson 108 · White Post, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2001 · N97168 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to remove frost from the airplane prior to departure. A factor in the accident was the tall wet grass. - [NTSB NYC01LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA110.md): Cessna 172K · Honesdale, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2001 · N79210 · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll. A factor was gusting winds. - [NTSB LAX01LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA155.md): Cessna 180K · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2001 · N66033 · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll resulting in a ground loop/swerve and collision with a runway marker sign. - [NTSB ANC01TA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01TA049.md): Piper PA-18 · King Salmon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 21, 2001 · N745 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and inadequate weather evaluation resulting in a loss of directional control during the landing roll. Factors in the accident were the presence of a quartering tailwind, and an inadvertent ground loop. - [NTSB NYC01LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA105.md): Cessna 337F · Quinton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2001 · N20AK · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. Factors in the accident were the crosswind, and the pilot's lack of experience in make and model. - [NTSB LAX01LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA150.md): Cessna 172P · Torrance, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2001 · N97984 · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot-in-command to execute a proper landing flare, which resulted in an improper touchdown attitude and a subsequent loss of directional control. A factor in the accident was the difference between landing characteristics of the Katana and… - [NTSB MIA01LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA124.md): North American AT-6D · Destin, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 2001 · N1364N · Substantial damage > failure of the flight instructor to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing rollout while landing with a crosswind in gusty conditions, which resulted in a ground swerve, and the aircraft exiting the runway and incurring substantial… - [NTSB SEA01LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA072.md): Maule M-4-210C · Bonners Ferry, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2001 · N51463 · Substantial damage > Inadequate preflight inspection/preparation of the aircraft by the pilot and consequent foreign object fouling of the rudder control, rendering directional control impossible. A factor was the pilot's distraction/preoccupation with personal problems. - [NTSB MIA01LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA123.md): Cessna A185F · Fayetteville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2001 · N252W · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane after encounter wind gusts during landing roll resulting in the airplane ground looping to the left and the right wing, right horizontal stabilizer, and right elevator contacting the runway… - [NTSB ANC01LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA082.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2001 · N43143 · Substantial damage > The instructor pilot's lack of adequate supervision of the training flight, and subsequent loss of directional control during the landing roll out. Factors on the accident were the lack of brake pedals installed on the right pilot position of the airplane,… - [NTSB NYC01LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA101.md): Cessna T210N · Kent, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2001 · N6359Y · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision during the landing. Factors were the improper use of the flight controls by the pilot/owner, the crosswind, and the muddy terrain. - [NTSB LAX01LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA146.md): Arthur Lee Beer ALB Special · Santa Rosa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2001 · N117V · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during landing roll. - [NTSB CHI01LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA126.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Grain Valley, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2001 · N3021Z · Substantial damage > The normal brake system was inoperative due to undetermined reasons. A factor associated with the accident was the ditch that the airplane encountered. - [NTSB DEN01LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA086.md): Bellanca 1731A · Hobbs, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2001 · N93737 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during flare/landing. - [NTSB MIA01LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA118.md): Cessna 172R · Ormond Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 2001 · N436ER · Substantial damage > the flight instructor's inadequate supervision and the dual student's improper use of brakes which resulted in the loss of directional control and collision with a wind sock. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to follow… - [NTSB MIA01LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA116.md): Cessna 170B · Penrose, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2001 · N2488D · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing rollout while landing in a crosswind which resulted in a ground swerve and substantial damage to the aircraft. - [NTSB LAX01LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA142.md): Schweizer 2-33A · Peoria, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2001 · N7778S · Substantial damage > The glider's encounter with a dust devil during takeoff that resulted in a loss of control. - [NTSB NYC01LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA093.md): Stinson 108-3 · Falmouth, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2001 · N980C · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. Factors were the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation and a tailwind. - [NTSB LAX01LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA135.md): Cessna 172M · N. Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2001 · N9572H · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition, and his failure to maintain runway alignment. - [NTSB FTW01LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA105.md): Cessna 195B · Conroe, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2001 · N195S · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to compensate for the wind conditions during takeoff, which resulted in a ground loop. - [NTSB DEN01LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA080.md): Fox Pegazair 100 · Angel Fire, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2001 · N679WB · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. A contributing factors was the gusty crosswind condition. - [NTSB DEN01LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA081.md): Cessna 172P · Rangely, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2001 · N54663 · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper use of aileron and his failure to maintain directional control during landing. A contributing factor was the direct gusty crosswind. - [NTSB FTW01LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA092.md): Bradley Midget Mustang · Orange, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2001 · N11DB · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions during the landing roll which resulted in a loss of control. A contributing factor was the crosswind condition. - [NTSB LAX01LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA130.md): Piper PA18-150 · Holbrook, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2001 · N9299D · Substantial damage > Failure of the rudder lower hinge attach point resulting in a loss of rudder control and steerable tailwheel control. A factor was the crosswind condition. - [NTSB DEN01LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA079.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Las Vegas, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2001 · N88352 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll. Factors were weather evaluation by the pilot and rough terrain off the side of the runway. - [NTSB DEN01LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA078.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Grand Junction, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2001 · N9464D · Substantial damage > Failure by the pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff roll. A factor was a crosswind. - [NTSB IAD01LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA044.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Hammonton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2001 · N1046H · Substantial damage > pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll-out. A factor was the crosswind. - [NTSB MIA01LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA105.md): Grumman G-164B · Dyer, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2001 · N6552K · Substantial damage > The improper installation of the main landing gear tire (pinched tube) by company maintenance personnel resulting in a total loss of air pressure in-flight, loss of directional control on landing roll, and subsequent nose down. - [NTSB LAX01LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA128.md): Cessna 305A · Winslow, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 2001 · N5188G · Substantial damage > The student's inadvertent restriction of the rudder pedal's movement during landing rollout precipitated the loss of directional control and ground loop. A finding was that remedial action by the CFI was not possible due to the student’s control interference. - [NTSB FTW01LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA089.md): Aviat A-1B Husky · Odessa, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 2001 · N304C · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop. - [NTSB ANC01LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA042.md): Cessna 180 · Soldotna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 2001 · N1702C · Substantial damage > The private pilot/student's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions and subsequent loss of directional control of the airplane during a touch and go, and the instructor pilot's inadequate supervision of the flight. Factors in the accident were a… - [NTSB LAX01LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA143.md): Beech C35 · Fullerton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2001 · N7MK · Substantial damage > The premature retraction of the landing gear and the failure of the CFI to properly supervise the flight. - [NTSB CHI01LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA107.md): Cessna 172K · Holland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2001 · N79301 · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors included the soft ground and the runway lights. - [NTSB CHI01LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA105.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Sidney, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2001 · N3947Z · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing. A factor relating to this accident was the berm. - [NTSB LAX01LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA115.md): Cessna 172N · Show Low, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2001 · N738PP · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control resulting in an encounter with terrain and a nose over. - [NTSB MIA01LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA095.md): Cessna 172R · Cartersville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2001 · N651MA · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane which resulted in the airplane veering off course and subsequent impact with trees. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=260&page=31 ## 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=30 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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