# 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 DEN99LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA041.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Colorado Sprngs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1999 · N8804J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing touchdown. A factor was the sign.
- [NTSB DEN99LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA039.md): Cessna 172N · West Jordan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1999 · N734BE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. Factors were his lack of recent flight experience, and his lack of experience in the make and model of aircraft.
- [NTSB SEA99LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA033.md): Robinson R-22 · Seattle, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 1999 · N8362Q · Substantial damage
  > The dual student's improper touchdown while drifting during a practice autorotation. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor (CFI) inadequate remedial action.
- [NTSB LAX99LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA133.md): Maule M-4-220C · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 1999 · N2077U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition, which led to a loss of directional control and an inadvertent ground loop.
- [NTSB IAD99LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA073.md): Monocoupe 110 · Limington, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 1999 · N10730 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB MIA99LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA083.md): Beech A24R · Philadelphia, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 1999 · N24624 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to ensure the aircraft tie down ropes were free from the aircraft prior to taxiing. This resulted in the aircraft turning uncontrolled when taxi was initiated due to a partially tied left wing, the pilot loosing control of the…
- [NTSB FTW99LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA081.md): Cessna 188 · Alexandria, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 1999 · N8295G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll resulting in an inadvertent ground loop.
- [NTSB NYC99LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA057.md): Cessna 310R · Monticello, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1999 · N87464 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's loss of directional control.
- [NTSB MIA99LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA076.md): Cessna 152 · Sanford, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 1999 · N6294M · Substantial damage
  > The student pilots failure to maintain directional control during an attempted touch and go landing. This resulted in the airplane veering off the left side of the runway, and subsequent on-ground collision with a ditch and nosed over inverted..
- [NTSB CHI99LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA088.md): Cessna 150G · Hillman, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 1999 · N3332J · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudging crosswinds during landing roll. Factors were crosswinds and a snow and ice covered runway, and the snowbank.
- [NTSB MIA99LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA074.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Crystal River, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1999 · N68573 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff and his failure to abort the takeoff after directional control was lost.
- [NTSB ANC99TA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99TA026.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 3, 1999 · N7875D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's use of excessive taxispeed. Factors associated with the accident were an icy taxi area, and the inadvertent activation of the throttle.
- [NTSB FTW99LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA071.md): Cessna 172E · Guymon, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 1999 · N5606T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor was the gusty crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI99LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA076.md): Cessna 152 · Lake Elmo, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 1999 · N752AA · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Factors associated with the accident were the snow covered, icy runway condition and the snowbank which the airplane contacted.
- [NTSB FTW99LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA068.md): Waco YMF-5 · Edmond, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 1999 · N19Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point due to excessive airspeed and his failure to abort the landing. Factors were the pilot's excessive braking and the short, grass runway.
- [NTSB CHI99LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA071.md): Cessna 172R · Chesterfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 1999 · N4172P · Substantial damage
  > the instructor pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors contributing to this accident were the snow covered grassy field area along the side of the runway and the pile of snow.
- [NTSB CHI99LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA074.md): Cessna 150F · Hillsdale, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1999 · N8142F · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's disregarding preparation for the flight. Factors were a frozen landing gear wheel, and the snowbank.
- [NTSB CHI99LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA070.md): Luscombe 8A · Schaumburg, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1999 · N2197B · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A factor associated with the accident was the snowbank which the airplane contacted.
- [NTSB ANC99LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA024.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 1999 · N9190D · Substantial damage
  > A frozen brake.
- [NTSB CHI99LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA063.md): Beech BE-C-45H · St. Joseph, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 1999 · N165ZA · Substantial damage
  > the pilot not maintaining directional control during the landing rollout. A factor in this accident was the patchy snow on the runway.
- [NTSB LAX99LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA071.md): Piper PA-18A-150 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 1999 · N8980D · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadvertent activation of the right heel brake on the conventional geared aircraft, which resulted in a loss of directional control and an inadvertent ground loop. A contributing factor was inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB ATL99LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA039.md): Luscombe 8-A · Palmetto, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 1999 · N1231K · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the wheel fairing attach bolts that resulted in the loss of control during the landing roll when the fairing became lodged under the left wheel.
- [NTSB CHI99LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA059.md): Rockwell 500-S · Plymouth, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 1999 · N50BA · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing. Factors associated with the accident were the tailwind condition and the pilot landing in the wrong direction.
- [NTSB CHI99LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA058.md): Cessna 172P · Lambertville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 1999 · N53637 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command's loss of directional control during landing roll. Factors to the accident were the icy terrain condition, crosswind, and the snow bank.
- [NTSB LAX99LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA064.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Hayward, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 1999 · N4556Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control. A factor in this accident was the inadvertent ground loop swerve.
- [NTSB LAX99LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA062.md): Beech C23 · Furnace Creek, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1998 · N2313L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection when he failed to remove the gust lock from the flight controls.
- [NTSB LAX99LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA060.md): Aegerter, Simon Velocity 173E-RG · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1998 · N466MF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate modification to the control systems, which resulted in a restricted elevator control.
- [NTSB SEA99LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA024.md): Cessna 120 · Omak, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1998 · N120L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were the snow covered runway and a snowbank (berm) at the runway's edge.
- [NTSB CHI99LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA060.md): Cessna 152 · Appleton, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1998 · N6136Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A related factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB NYC99LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA038.md): Beech BE-76 · Cincinnatti, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1998 · N42RR · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delay in initiating remedial action. Factors include a wet runway, and the student's inability to maintain airplane directional control during a simulated, on-ground engine failure.
- [NTSB MIA99LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA049.md): Cessna 170 · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1998 · N4105V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB ANC99LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA017.md): Casa C-212 · Mcgrath, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1998 · N502FS · Substantial damage
  > The flightcrew's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor associated with the accident was a crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI99LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA055.md): Aerospatiale ATR-42-300 · Traverse City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1998 · N47AE · Substantial damage
  > The crew's failure to execute a missed approach and the flying pilot's (captain) failure to maintain directional control upon touchdown with a seven degree left bank and a right quartering tailwind. Factor's were the snow covered runway/landing area and the…
- [NTSB SEA99LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA021.md): Elliott RAF 2000 · Walla Walla, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1998 · N797X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control after landing.
- [NTSB FTW99LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA050.md): Beech BE-95-A55 · Mesquite, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1998 · N6DL · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a simulated engine failure during takeoff maneuver and the instructor's inadequate supervision. Factors were; the student's lack of total flight time in multiengine airplanes, and the soft…
- [NTSB NYC99FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA037.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Greenville, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1998 · N43778 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during touch-and-go landing, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. A factor was the tree.
- [NTSB LAX99LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA046.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1998 · N9320N · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the instructor pilot to maintain directional control and properly supervise the landing. A contributing factor was the unavailability of brakes on the instructor's side (the right side) of the airplane.
- [NTSB NYC99LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA034.md): Univair 7GC-AA · Garner, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1998 · N31253 · Substantial damage
  > A jammed right wheel for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI99LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA049.md): Cessna 150 · East Troy, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1998 · N63563 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind, and the ditch.
- [NTSB FTW99LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA043.md): Cessna 180 · Springdale, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1998 · N1774C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing resulting in a ground loop. A factor was the pilot's improper landing flare.
- [NTSB MIA99LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA040.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Star, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1998 · N4789V · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to use proper short-field landing procedure, resulting in an extended flare and touchdown by the nose wheel and right main wheel simultaneously, and the subsequent loss of directional control and collision with trees.
- [NTSB FTW99LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA040.md): Cessna 152 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1998 · N4755B · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's loss of directional control due to improper use of the rudder. A factor was the hilly terrain beyond the departure end of the runway.
- [NTSB LAX99LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA045.md): Maule M-5-235C · Inyokern, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1998 · N5636M · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft while landing.
- [NTSB FTW99LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA037.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Stuttgart, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1998 · N5025C · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the left main landing gear bolt.
- [NTSB CHI99LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA043.md): Piper PA-28-140 · East St. Louis, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1998 · N10347 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB LAX99LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA041.md): Boeing A75N1 · Vacaville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1998 · N59734 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing variable wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB DEN99LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA021.md): Champion 7GCAA · Aurora, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1998 · N9632S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors were the gusty crosswind and terrain.
- [NTSB CHI99LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA036.md): Cessna 150M · Tower, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1998 · N66314 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane after landing. Factors contributing to this accident were the icy runway and the snowbank.
- [NTSB FTW99LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA026.md): Bell 206B · Matagorda 713 · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1998 · N21466 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control due to his failure to untie ground straps. A factor was his inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB LAX99LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA031.md): Cessna 172N · Lancaster, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1998 · N733AM · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft.

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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
```

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