# 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 38 of 133 · 6,629 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB DEN99LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA153.md): Cessna 180 · Heber City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1999 · N1630C · Substantial damage > The stripped threads and subsequent separation of the left hydraulic brake line leading to fluid loss and the pilot's inability to maintain directional control. - [NTSB SEA99LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA142.md): Cessna 152 · Kennewick, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1999 · N6148Q · Substantial damage > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty wind conditions. A contributing factor was gusty winds. - [NTSB MIA99FA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99FA226.md): Canadair CL-600 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1999 · N63HJ · Substantial damage > The failure of the flight crew to main directional control of the airplane after landing, resulting in the airplane going off the side of the runway and colliding with a taxiway sign, collapsing the nose landing gear, and causing substantial damage to the… - [NTSB NYC99LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA204.md): Robinson R-22 · Mansfield, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1999 · N20879 · Substantial damage > Was the student pilot's failure to maintain lateral control of the helicopter while bringing it to a hover. A factor in the accident was the student pilot's lack of total experience in helicopters. - [NTSB NYC99LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA201.md): Cessna 140 · Zanesville, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1999 · N89775 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. - [NTSB LAX99LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA324.md): Kilpatrick IV-1200 · Springerville, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1999 · N843K · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control resulting in an inadvertent groundloop. A factor was muddy terrain by the runway. - [NTSB DEN99LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA147.md): Cessna 180H · Gillette, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1999 · N7939V · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent ground loop during landing roll. - [NTSB CHI99LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA301.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Red Wing, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1999 · N32840 · Substantial damage > Directional control not being maintained by the pilot. A factor to the accident was the ditch. - [NTSB ANC99LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA129.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1999 · N96921 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and improper starting procedure. - [NTSB NYC99LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA196.md): Cessna 172P · Montgomery, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1999 · N65742 · Substantial damage > the failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control during the touchdown and landing roll. - [NTSB MIA99LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA222.md): Cessna 152 · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1999 · N67914 · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff from a touch and go landing resulting in the aircraft traveling off the runway, colliding with taxiway lights and a taxiway sign, collapsing the nose landing gear, and nosing down. - [NTSB FTW99LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA215.md): Mbb BO-105S · Vermilion 250 · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1999 · N2785R · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the helicopter while attempting to takeoff. A factor was the high wind condition. - [NTSB SEA99LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA139.md): Cessna 188B · Sidney, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1999 · N9085R · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions. - [NTSB MIA99LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA216.md): Cessna 172R · Savannah, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1999 · N9514Q · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during a touch-and-go landing, resulting in the airplane running off the runway and colliding with a runway sign. - [NTSB DEN99LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA138.md): Cessna TU206A · Durango, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1999 · N4835F · Substantial damage > A worn landing nose gear steering system that diminished the ability to steer the airplane. Factors were improper maintenance by unknown persons, and loose gravel. - [NTSB CHI99LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA279.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Schaumburg, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1999 · N2366W · Substantial damage > the CFI's delay in taking remedial action to maintain directional control of the airplane. A factor associated with the accident was the student's improper use of the brakes. - [NTSB FTW99LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA210.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Whitewright, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1999 · N141CH · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. - [NTSB CHI99FA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA276.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Lake Geneva, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1999 · N4337X · Substantial damage > the aborted takeoff not performed by the safety-pilot and airspeed not obtained/maintained by the safety-pilot. Factors to the accident were directional control and runway alignment not maintained by the pilot-in-command, the inadequate supervision of the… - [NTSB DEN99LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA134.md): Cessna 170B · Casper, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1999 · N4448B · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of a wrong runway for landing and his failure to maintain directional control. - [NTSB ANC99LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA103.md): Cessna 152 · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1999 · N95031 · Substantial damage > The loss of control due to wake turbulence, and the issuance of an improper takeoff clearance by air traffic control personnel. A factor associated with the accident was air traffic control personnel's failure to issue a safety advisory. - [NTSB NYC99LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA192.md): Beech A36 · Westminster, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1999 · N6357Y · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing. - [NTSB NYC99LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA191.md): Piper J3C-65 · Frederick, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1999 · N70894 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were gusty wind conditions and the sign. - [NTSB CHI99LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA274.md): North American AT-6G · Harlan, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1999 · N98FP · Substantial damage > the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing. Factors to the accident were the crosswind, the failure of the pilot to maintain compensation for the crosswind condition on approach, and the inadvertent ground loop… - [NTSB ANC99LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA102.md): Cessna 180A · Gustavus, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1999 · N6180 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent ground loop/swerve. - [NTSB SEA99LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA132.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Big Creek, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1999 · N6741L · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's improper remedial action (continued takeoff). Contributing factors were the tree and control interference (inadvertent brake activation) by the passenger.. - [NTSB CHI99LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA271.md): Cessna 180K · Shawano, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1999 · N4809E · Substantial damage > the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control. Factors were the misjudged flare and improper recovery from the bounced landing by the pilot, and the ditch. - [NTSB CHI99LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA262.md): Beech C-45H · Grain Valley, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1999 · N72409 · Substantial damage > the failure of the pilot to use the tailwheel lock on takeoff, creating a condition where it was not possible for the pilot to maintain directional control. Factors were the unlocked tailwheel and the ditch. - [NTSB CHI99FA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA260.md): Burns Pietenpol AIR Camper · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1999 · N350MB · Substantial damage > the pilot failed to maintain directional control and ground looped the airplane. Factors included the crosswind and the turbulence from the DC-3. - [NTSB CHI99LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA282.md): Cessna 152 · Superior, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1999 · N68268 · Substantial damage > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were the gusty wind condition, the student's lack of experience, and the soft terrain encountered. - [NTSB SEA99LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA128.md): Globe GC-1B · Spokane, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1999 · N80622 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A related factor was the pilot's lack of experience in tailwheel aircraft. - [NTSB DEN99LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA125.md): Cessna 172E · Peyton, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1999 · N5696T · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing touchdown. Factors were the crosswind and the ditch. - [NTSB FTW99LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA195.md): Cessna 152 · Frisco, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1999 · N5144L · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the simulated soft field takeoff. - [NTSB CHI99LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA245.md): Cessna 172N · Greenville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1999 · N3558E · Substantial damage > the student pilot's inadequate use of the rudder which resulted in a loss of directional control during an aborted landing. A factor associated with the accident was the student's lack of total experience and the segmented circle which the airplane contacted. - [NTSB SEA99LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA123.md): Cessna 182P · Oakridge, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1999 · N1990M · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a go-around. A downdraft during the approach is a factor. - [NTSB ANC99LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA094.md): Piper PA-18 · Teller, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1999 · N3675P · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper starting procedure. - [NTSB IAD99LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA055.md): Aeronca 11BC · Millbrook, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1999 · N3756E · Substantial damage > was the pilot's inadequate compensation for winds and his failure to maintain directional control. - [NTSB LAX99LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA252.md): Cessna 172K · Taft, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1999 · N46451 · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of the wrong runway in consideration of the wind conditions and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control. The pilot's decision to abort the landing attempt with inadequate runway remaining for the takeoff phase was also… - [NTSB NYC99LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA176.md): Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 20-A1 · Sanford, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1999 · N404EC · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane - [NTSB SEA99LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA119.md): Cessna 185 · Renton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1999 · N532PC · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control after landing, resulting in a ground loop. - [NTSB LAX99LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA247.md): Rose Velocity 173/FG-E · Santa Monica, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1999 · N137V · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition and his failure to maintain runway alignment. - [NTSB CHI99LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA224.md): Cessna 172N · Faribault, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1999 · N4886G · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff ground run. - [NTSB LAX99LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA249.md): Cessna 185 · Beckwourth, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1999 · N6XS · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and subsequent failure to maintain directional control. - [NTSB DEN99LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA116.md): Cessna 182B · Watkins, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1999 · N7289E · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing roll. A related factor was the gusty quartering tailwind. - [NTSB CHI99LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA218.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Rogers City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1999 · N9964D · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind. - [NTSB SEA99LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA102.md): Cessna 182Q · Conner, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1999 · N759MZ · Substantial damage > The pilot's attempt to take off on an unsuitable runway surface due to standing water on the runway. Factors include standing water on the airstrip. - [NTSB NYC99LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA166.md): Cessna 140 · Beckley, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1999 · N72992 · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of aircraft control during the landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop. - [NTSB ANC99LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA089.md): Cessna 140 · Sitka, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1999 · N3579V · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions. Factors in the accident were a crosswind, and the pilot's lack of total experience in the type of airplane. - [NTSB ANC99LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA086.md): Cessna 150F · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1999 · N7911F · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind. Factors in the accident were a crosswind, and an inadvertent ground loop. - [NTSB LAX99LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA244.md): Cessna 180 · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1999 · N180HW · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the existing crosswind condition and maintain directional control of the aircraft. - [NTSB ANC99LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA112.md): Cessna 170B · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1999 · N2806C · Substantial damage > The student pilot's inadvertent ground loop during the takeoff roll. A factor in this accident was the a left crosswind. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=260&page=39 ## 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=38 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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