# 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 FTW98LA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA370.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Hurricane, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1998 · N4760L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertently inducing a porpoise oscillation, and his failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the excessive landing airspeed.
- [NTSB CHI98LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA322.md): Fairchild 24R-46A · Scribner, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1998 · N28644 · Substantial damage
  > the inadvertent ground loop caused by an unknown person who was in the process of stealing the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX98LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA270.md): Silvaire Luscombe 8F · Tucson, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1998 · N1616Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's selection of the wrong runway for the wind conditions, his inadequate compensation for the existing quartering tailwind condition, and, his failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB LAX98LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA276.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Henderson, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1998 · N291HA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB LAX98LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA268.md): Cessna 185 · Susanville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1998 · N8482D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB LAX98LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA266.md): Piper PA-20 · Rio Vista, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1998 · N1540A · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to adequately compensate for the existing wind condition and maintain directional control on rollout.
- [NTSB FTW98LA373](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA373.md): Cessna 182L · St. George, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1998 · N42631 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors were excessive airspeed and allowing the airplane to porpoise with subsequent loss of directional control.
- [NTSB CHI98LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA324.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Michigan City, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1998 · N30561 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot departed into known adverse weather and failed to maintain directional control of the airplane. A factor was the fog.
- [NTSB SEA98LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA167.md): Cessna 180 · Anaconda, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1998 · N9115C · Substantial damage
  > A ground-loop resulting from the pilot's inadequate remedial action while attempting to correct for an inadvertent loss of directional control during the landing roll. Factors include the loss of directional control and attempting to land with a tailwind.
- [NTSB CHI98LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA318.md): Whetzel Thorpe T-18 · Rantoul, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1998 · N60LW · Substantial damage
  > the pilot not maintaining directional control. Factors were crops and encounter with unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB FTW99LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA028.md): Cessna 185F · Venice, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1998 · N4810 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during high speed step-taxi. A factor was the swell left by the boat.
- [NTSB ANC98LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA118.md): Piper PA-18A · Dillingham, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1998 · N2FD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent ground loop during the landing roll. A factor associated with the accident is a crosswind.
- [NTSB SEA98LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA157.md): Cessna U206F · Stanley, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1998 · N7494Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's not lowering flaps prior to takeoff and overload of the nose landing gear. Contributing factors were high density altitude conditions and high brush.
- [NTSB NYC98LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA163.md): Cessna 172P · West Milford, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1998 · N116FR · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB ATL98LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA106.md): Cessna 170 · Pell City, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1998 · N9968A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the flight controls during a crosswind landing and the improper recovery from a bounce resulted in the collapse of the right main landing gear. A factor was the right crosswind.
- [NTSB LAX98LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA257.md): Champion 7ECA · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1998 · N8335V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control that subsequently lead to a ground loop/swerve.
- [NTSB FTW98LA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA343.md): Cessna 182R · Watkins, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1998 · N5099E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control during taxi due to excessive taxi speed.
- [NTSB NYC98LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA158.md): Cessna 175 · East Canton, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1998 · N6716E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain direction control of the airplane.
- [NTSB IAD98LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA088.md): Cessna 152 · Culpeper, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1998 · N89074 · Substantial damage
  > Failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. A related factor was wind gusts.
- [NTSB ANC98LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA114.md): Douglas DC-3C · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1998 · N305SF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, and the resulting overload fracture of the tailwheel fork assembly.
- [NTSB FTW98LA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA337.md): Rockwell S2R · Brownfield, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1998 · N8522V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during the landing roll. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in the aircraft.
- [NTSB MIA98LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA207.md): Mooney M-20J · Alexander City, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1998 · N91381 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing rollout and attempted go-around, resulting in departure from the runway and collision with adjacent brush and trees.
- [NTSB FTW98LA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA332.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Rock Springs, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1998 · N1202C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, and an inadvertent ground loop/swerve.
- [NTSB CHI98LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA276.md): Beech F33A · Delavan, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1998 · N350NW · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff roll. Factors contributing to this accident were the pilot's inadequate preflight, his operation of an airplane with a known deficiency, low air pressure on both main tires, the snow fence,…
- [NTSB MIA98LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA208.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Carthage, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1998 · N4212J · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airport resulting in the collapse of the nose and left main landing gears.
- [NTSB ANC98LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA106.md): Cessna 185 · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1998 · N5892T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB NYC98LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA148.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Whitefield, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1998 · N8182A · Substantial damage
  > The instructor pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during landing roll. Contributing factors were the instructor pilot's improper in-flight decision, tailwind and gusty conditions, and wet (standing water) runway conditions.
- [NTSB FTW98LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA324.md): Cessna A188B · Erie, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1998 · N21827 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A factor was a crosswind gust.
- [NTSB SEA98LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA144.md): Cessna 172P · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1998 · N53630 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. Related factors were the student pilot's lack of total experience, and airport signs in the accident area.
- [NTSB SEA98LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA143.md): McCarty Avid Magnum · Kalispell, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1998 · N64KM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. A factor was gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB MIA98LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA199.md): Cessna 150M · Ormond Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1998 · N704FE · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB ANC98LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA095.md): Piper PA-22 · North Pole, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1998 · N1724P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable runway terrain for takeoff, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors in the accident were uneven/rutted terrain, and high vegetation along the runway edge.
- [NTSB SEA98LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA136.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Great Falls, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1998 · CGDBT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper remedial action and overload of the nose landing gear. Contributing factors were gusty winds and a pilot-induced oscillation (porpoise).
- [NTSB CHI98LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA243.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Minto, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1998 · N9185C · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff. Factors were wet and soft runway conditions, and a ditch and the end of the overrun area.
- [NTSB SEA98LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA126.md): Piper PA-22 · Aurora, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1998 · N2646A · Substantial damage
  > Directional control was not maintained by the pilot in command. Factors include rough terrain and hidden obstructions.
- [NTSB NYC98LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA139.md): Ross RV6A · Hunter, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1998 · N67KH · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. The gusty/variable wind condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW98LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA311.md): Cessna 172N · Yoakum, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1998 · N5103D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind resulting in a loss of control. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB ATL98LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA094.md): Cessna 172N · Olive Branch, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1998 · N739ZA · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW98LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA298.md): North American AT-6G · Longmont, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1998 · N8399H · Substantial damage
  > The partial failure of the tail wheel steering system due to improper maintenance and the subsequent inadvertent ground loop during the landing sequence. Factors were the airport taxiway sign and the subsequent failure of the left main landing gear.
- [NTSB IAD98LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA076.md): Cessna 172M · Somerset, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1998 · N12187 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to follow procedures to hand-prop the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI98LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA237.md): Cessna 172M · Chesterfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1998 · N2XC · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's not obtaining and maintaining directional control. A factor was wet terrain (grass).
- [NTSB FTW98LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA308.md): Piper PA-20-160 · Kemmerer, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1998 · N8933D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, resulting in a ground loop. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in a conventional landing gear type of airplane.
- [NTSB CHI98LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA234.md): American AA-1TW · Point Lookout, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1998 · N5643L · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the tailwheel assembly due to corrosion. A factor associated with the accident was the overload failure of the right main landing gear.
- [NTSB CHI98LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA232.md): Luscombe 8A · Chillicothe, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1998 · N71306 · Substantial damage
  > the improper use of the engine starting procedure. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot in command's lack of recent experience, the aircraft not being tied down, the utility pole and guy wire.
- [NTSB CHI98LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA231.md): Kerr Startduster TOO · Bay City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1998 · N159MK · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to assure the tailwheel tire had adequate pressure which resulted in his inability to maintain directional control of the airplane during a landing. Factors associated with the accident were the inadequate pressure and the uneven terrain…
- [NTSB ANC98LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA089.md): Cessna 185E · Iliamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1998 · N4574F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions. Factors associated with the accident were a crosswind and the pilot's lack of recent experience in a tailwheel airplane.
- [NTSB ANC98LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA086.md): Piper PA-18 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1998 · N5994Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent activation of the brakes during the takeoff roll, and subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB SEA98LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA114.md): Cessna 182P · Chico Hot Spgs., MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1998 · N1878M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate remedial action while attempting to compensate for a change in crosswind velocity. Factors include a crosswind, hills near the runway, and high vegetation (weeds) near the runway.
- [NTSB LAX98LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA217.md): Aeronca Chief 65-CA · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1998 · N34482 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB CHI98LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA228.md): Cessna 172N · Stone Lake, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1998 · N6596D · Substantial damage
  > the lack of effective braking due to hydroplaning. Contributing factors to the accident were the trees off the end of the runway that made a go-around not possible and the ditch off the end of the runway.

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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=43

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