# 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.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB LAX99LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA179.md): Hamilton Pitts Special SC-1 · Sacramento, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1999 · N23NL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged flare, which led to bounced landing, and his failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the bounced landing recovery.
- [NTSB MIA99LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA153.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Rock Hill, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1999 · N7173R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Related factors were the crosswind and the pilot's lack of experience.
- [NTSB CHI99TA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99TA149.md): Cessna 180J · Necedah, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 10, 1999 · N59DW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain compensation for the wind conditions. A factor was the gusting tailwind.
- [NTSB CHI99LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA146.md): Piper PA-18-L21B · Vincennes, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1999 · N3VU · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control after landing. Factors which contributed to this accident were the pilot's long touchdown, the rough area on the runway, and the wheat field.
- [NTSB LAX99LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA171.md): Widner RV-3A · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1999 · N5287U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. The pilot's distraction in looking for the aircraft which announced an intention to land in the…
- [NTSB LAX99LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA170.md): Wsk Pzl Warzawa-Okecie PZL-104 Wilga 80 · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1999 · N4UU · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's improper supervision of the pilot trainee and his failure to make timely control inputs in order to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB NYC99LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA106.md): Cessna 305 · Grundy, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1999 · N5299G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB LAX99LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA168.md): R.M. Bishop Aero Spec 2150 · Payson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1999 · N2103Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate use of the rudder controls to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in veering off the runway and ground looping in tall vegetation.
- [NTSB ANC99LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA056.md): Piper PA-14 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1999 · N5402H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, and an inadvertent ground loop. A factor in the accident was a quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB SEA99LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA065.md): Boeing Stearman 1B75A · Olympia, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1999 · N56208 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions. A factor contributing to the accident was a crosswind during the landing roll out.
- [NTSB SEA99LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA064.md): Boeing B75N1 · Chehalis, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1999 · N275HP · Substantial damage
  > Directional control was not maintained after the right brake locked up for undetermined reasons. An uncontrolled ground loop was a factor.
- [NTSB ANC99LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA057.md): de Havilland DHC-3 · Healy, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1999 · N3125N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsafe/hazardous area for landing. Factors in the accident were the presence of a tail wind, the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the wind conditions, and a narrow airstrip.
- [NTSB ATL99LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA075.md): Beech 36 · Williamston, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1999 · N31291 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of winds that resulted in the loss of directional control during an attempted takeoff with a tailwind. A factor was the tailwind condition.
- [NTSB CHI99LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA132.md): Cessna 172M · Lake Geneva, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1999 · N64373 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Factors contributing to this accident were the variable winds and the ditch.
- [NTSB CHI99LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA133.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Morris, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1999 · N38968 · Substantial damage
  > the directional control not maintained by the pilot. Contributing factors were the wind gusts, crosswind and runway light.
- [NTSB LAX99LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA163.md): de Havilland DHC-6-200 · Fitiuta, Australia · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1999 · N719AS · Substantial damage
  > the mechanical separation of the left engine beta control linkage during landing rollout, which resulted in asymmetrical decelerative action and the pilot's subsequent inability to maintain directional control. The separation of the linkage was due to the…
- [NTSB ANC99LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA054.md): Piper PA-18 · King Salmon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1999 · N1389A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor associated with the accident was an inadvertent ground loop.
- [NTSB LAX99LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA158.md): North American AT-6D · Hollister, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1999 · N6979C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition, and his failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB LAX99LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA152.md): Boeing A75N1 · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1999 · N53404 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue flight into a known adverse weather condition, and, his failure to adequately compensate for the crosswind gust condition and maintain directional control during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB ANC99LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA053.md): Piper PA-18 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1999 · N7696D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions. Factors associated with the accident were a crosswind, and an inadvertent ground loop.
- [NTSB SEA99LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA050.md): Piper PA-18 · Boulder, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1999 · N4036E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control after encountering a dust-devil during landing rollout, resulting in a ground loop and collapse of the main landing gear. Factors include the dust-devil.
- [NTSB IAD99LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA037.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Zelienople, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1999 · N8133H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning to practice crosswind landings in wind that exceeded the airplane's demonstrated capability and his failure to maintain directional control. A factor in the accident was the high wind.
- [NTSB ATL99LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA069.md): Beech 58 · Nashville, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1999 · N80UL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inflight decision to land on a runway with a strong cross wind, rather then on a runway into the wind. A factor was the strong cross wind conditions.
- [NTSB FTW99LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA106.md): Starduster SA-100 · Kingston, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1999 · N227FG · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll. A factor was the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC99LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA041.md): Maule M-5 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1999 · N9237E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind during landing. Factors associated with this accident were the left crosswind, and the snowbank on the edge of the runway.
- [NTSB NYC99LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA084.md): Cessna 150 · Leonardtown, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1999 · N8524J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a crosswind landing.
- [NTSB LAX99LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA135.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Novato, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1999 · N1244C · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to adequately compensate for the wind conditions and to maintain directional control of the aircraft while landing. A factor is the airport's failure to follow proper procedure in ensuring adequate obstacle and object free clearance…
- [NTSB ATL99LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA063.md): Cessna 185 · Hilton Head, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1999 · N185MN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of weather information that resulted in his failure to maintain directional control during landing. Factors were gusting winds, and a tail wind.
- [NTSB FTW99LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA102.md): Luscombe 8A · Ada, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1999 · N1212B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive application of the wheel brakes.
- [NTSB CHI99LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA119.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Ankeny, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1999 · N82164 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB ATL99LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA065.md): Cessna 206 · Fayetteville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1999 · N59WA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB LAX99LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA131.md): Cessna 172N · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1999 · N73859 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft while retracting the flaps during a touch-and-go.
- [NTSB CHI99LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA117.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Marquette, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1999 · N66BH · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions which resulted in his failure to maintain directional control. Factors associated with the accident were the gusty crosswind conditions and the taxiway sign which the airplane contacted.
- [NTSB ATL99LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA060.md): Luscombe 8E · Dahlonega, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1999 · N1766K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB MIA99LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA111.md): Fairchild Hiller FH-1100 · Zephyrhills, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1999 · N4412C · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper use of flight controls (cyclic and collective) during a takeoff to a hover. This resulted in the helicopter encountering dynamic rollover and rolling over on its right side.
- [NTSB CHI99LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA114.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Waterloo, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1999 · N812TB · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB LAX99LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA126.md): Boeing Stearman A75N1 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1999 · N52558 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty and variable crosswind condition, which led to a loss of directional control and an inadvertent ground loop.
- [NTSB FTW99FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA094.md): Eurocopter AS-350-B2 · Eugene Is. 193 · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1999 · N6100R · Destroyed
  > the loss of control as a result of the spring-steel extension becoming entangled with the hatch door handle during takeoff. A contributing factor was the flat design of the spring-steel extension.
- [NTSB LAX99LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA118.md): Cessna 305A · Coalinga, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1999 · N5188G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane.
- [NTSB ATL99LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA051.md): Air Tractor 301 · Finley, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1999 · N36484 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind and his failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the gusting winds.
- [NTSB CHI99LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA108.md): Cessna 152 · South St. Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1999 · N89084 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were the student's lack of experience and the snowbank.
- [NTSB CHI99LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA091.md): Cessna 172R · Battle Creek, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1999 · N989AV · Substantial damage
  > the loss of directional control by the pilot. Factors to the accident were the lack of total experience of the pilot, the snow covered runway condition, the snowbank, and the flight instructor not verifying the runway snow removal with the Duty Instructor…
- [NTSB CHI99LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA106.md): Cessna 170B · Grand Ledge, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1999 · N432W · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor's failure to successfully take remedial action to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll out. Factors were the crosswinds and snowbank.
- [NTSB LAX99LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA114.md): Cessna 180F · Inyokern, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1999 · N345RC · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the variable and gusting winds during a wheel landing, which led to a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB CHI99LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA104.md): Cessna 172P · Plainfield, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1999 · N65192 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate directional control during landing roll. A factor was the snow bank.
- [NTSB FTW99LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA090.md): Cessna 172N · Orange, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1999 · N5803E · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing touchdown. A factor was the muddy drainage ditch.
- [NTSB FTW99LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA087.md): Monocoupe 90A · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1999 · N11760 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop/swerve. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB MIA99LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA092.md): Cessna 152 · Melbourne, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1999 · N49407 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A related factor was the pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB MIA99LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA090.md): Cessna 172P · Pelion, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 1999 · N65770 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during landing roll as a result of improper recovery from a bounced landing and the subsequent excursion from the runway, collision with the adjacent terrain, and collapse of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB SEA99LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA035.md): Cessna 150L · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1999 · N16058 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. A related factor was the crosswind condition.

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## 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=40

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