# 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 LAX98LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA150.md): Pitts S-2B · Greenfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1998 · N6027V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A related factor was the proximity of high brush located on both sides of the runway.
- [NTSB MIA98LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA139.md): Beech 58 · Tampa, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1998 · N338CB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment during touchdown.
- [NTSB CHI98LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA132.md): Stinson 108-1 · Tecumseh, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1998 · N97876 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control. A contributing factors were wind gusts and crosswind.
- [NTSB FTW98LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA181.md): Waxenfelter Thorp T-18 · Morrilton, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1998 · N18WX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll.
- [NTSB FTW98LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA180.md): Cessna A152 · Brigham City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1998 · N758YT · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during a touch and go landing. Related factors were: the pilot allowed his attention to be diverted into the cockpit for an excessive amount of time, and the encounter with a ditch.
- [NTSB FTW98LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA172.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Marietta, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1998 · N8124H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor was the pilot's lack of total experience in the make and model of aircraft.
- [NTSB SEA98LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA057.md): Aeronca 7-EC · Glendive, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1998 · N4382C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed remedial action and his inadvertent entry into a ground loop.
- [NTSB CHI98LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA112.md): Cessna 310J · Hutchinson, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1998 · N3020L · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor's inadequate supervision by failing to ensure that the right throttle had been retarded before re-advancing the right mixture control, which resulted in a loss of directional control, an encounter with soft terrain, and damage to the…
- [NTSB MIA98LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA116.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1998 · N2150A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control after landing.
- [NTSB NYC98LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA082.md): Cessna 172P · Plainville, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1998 · N9821L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate crosswind compensation.
- [NTSB ATL98LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA061.md): Piper PA-22 · Hampton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1998 · N1846A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a full stop landing roll.
- [NTSB NYC98LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA084.md): Cessna 140 · Linden, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1998 · N2229V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in commands improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB IAD98LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA040.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Red Hook, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1998 · N31699 · Substantial damage
  > inadequate compensation for the crosswind by the pilot, and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Related factors were: the gusty crosswind condition, and high vegetation that was encountered after departing the runway.
- [NTSB SEA98LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA053.md): Cessna 150G · Hailey, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1998 · N3719J · Substantial damage
  > A fractured nosewheel steering linkage bolt, which permitted the nosewheel steering linkage to become disconnected, and the student pilot's subsequent failure to restore directional control by use of differential wheel braking.
- [NTSB ANC98LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA030.md): Cessna 185E · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1998 · N1987U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions during landing. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB NYC98LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA081.md): Cessna 172M · Weyers Cave, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1998 · N80512 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in an encounter with a fence on uneven terrain and a nose over.
- [NTSB CHI98LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA111.md): Luscombe 8E · Jeffersonville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1998 · N2648K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control. The crosswind was a factor.
- [NTSB ANC98LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA028.md): Cessna 170B · Dillingham, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1998 · N3179B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's decision to relinquish controls to the student pilot in the left seat during practice landings, and the pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control. A factor contributing to this accident was the pilot-in-command's lack…
- [NTSB ANC98LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA027.md): Cessna A185F · Homer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1998 · N9620Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors in the accident are the sheared valve stem/deflation of the tire, and subsequent fracturing of the associated wheel.
- [NTSB ATL98LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA058.md): Cessna 152 · La Belle, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1998 · N49551 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. The gusty crosswind condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB ATL98LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA057.md): Boeing A75N1 · Chamblee, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1998 · N63538 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and excessive application of braking action, which resulted in an on-ground loss-of-control and a nose over. Related factors were: the pilot's selection of the wrong runway, and the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB ANC98LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA029.md): Cessna 185 · Mcgrath, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1998 · N21546 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control after landing. Factors associated with the accident are the presence of snow covered terrain, a tree, and the pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area.
- [NTSB MIA98LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA099.md): Pitts S1-S · Zephyrhills, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1998 · N99PF · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper use of flight controls (ailerons) during a touch-and-go landing with a crosswind, resulting in a loss of directional control and subsequent nose over of the airplane. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's lack of total…
- [NTSB ANC98LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA024.md): Cessna 180H · Tatitna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1998 · N4751U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. A factor was the snow machine ruts creating a rough landing surface.
- [NTSB LAX98LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA100.md): Ryan PT22-ST3KR · Davis, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 1998 · N57085 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft on the landing roll.
- [NTSB FTW98LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA141.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Rayville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 1998 · N4GQ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswinds. Factors were the gusting crosswinds and the pilot's lack of experience in gusting crosswinds.
- [NTSB MIA98LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA090.md): Cessna 337 · Raymond, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1998 · N1287M · Destroyed
  > the pilot passenger's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol, and control interference by the pilot passenger, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and subsequent in-flight collision with the runway and trees.
- [NTSB LAX98LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA094.md): Piper J3 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1998 · N46PS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane.
- [NTSB SEA98LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA036.md): Piper PA-17 · Bozeman, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 1998 · N4835H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX98LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA087.md): Cessna 195 · Carefree, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 1998 · N4385N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudging the wind direction and his selection of the wrong runway for the landing attempt.
- [NTSB FTW98LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA128.md): Beech 23 · Colorado Sprngs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1998 · N2382L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent porpoise during landing roll. A factor was the ditch.
- [NTSB CHI98LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA093.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Point Lookout, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1998 · N1958P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing rollout.
- [NTSB MIA98LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA072.md): Cessna 172 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 1998 · N406ER · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of ailerons and brakes on landing rollout.
- [NTSB FTW98LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA120.md): Cessna 210A · Morgan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 1998 · N9489X · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. A related factor was the lack of experience in the make and model of aircraft.
- [NTSB MIA98LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA070.md): Bell 206B · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1998 · N26EA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of flight controls (cyclic) while attempting a takeoff to a hover, which led to an on-ground loss of control (dynamic rollover).
- [NTSB IAD98LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA025.md): Cessna 172K · Oxford, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1998 · N78222 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB CHI98LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA090.md): Cessna 150M · Troy, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1998 · N6327K · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain direction control of the airplane. Factors relating to this accident were: the crosswind, and wet/soft terrain (mud) beside the runway.
- [NTSB MIA98LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA071.md): Piper PA-18-150 · New Smyrna Bch, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1998 · N5975Z · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve.
- [NTSB LAX98LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA078.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1998 · N7921S · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control. A related factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB LAX98LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA084.md): Let Blanik L-13 · Prescott Valley, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 1998 · N3463 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the ground crew to correctly attach the tow bridle, which resulted in the pilot's loss of directional control.
- [NTSB LAX98LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA077.md): Pitts S1 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 1998 · N28K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft.
- [NTSB LAX98LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA081.md): Cessna 340A · Groveland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 1998 · N41NR · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the brake line as a result of inadequate maintenance.
- [NTSB FTW98LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA113.md): Cessna 182Q · Keeline, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 1998 · N759QZ · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Factors relating to the accident included: a snow covered/icy/muddy area on the runway, and the proximity of a snowbank to the runway.
- [NTSB ATL98LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA038.md): Beech 65-A90 · Selmer, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 1998 · N911KA · Substantial damage
  > The loss of control on the ground, due to hydroplaning, and a collision with trees. A factor was the rain.
- [NTSB ANC98LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA016.md): Cessna 150 · Pt. Baker, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 1998 · N5822E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB LAX98LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA074.md): Cessna 195 · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1998 · N4498C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing, which led to a ground loop and a resultant overload failure of the right main landing gear attach points.
- [NTSB LAX98LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA071.md): Cessna 140 · Goodyear, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 1998 · N2496V · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent brake activation by the student pilot while practicing touch-and-go landings.
- [NTSB LAX98LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA069.md): Cessna 195A · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1998 · N1073D · Substantial damage
  > The student's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control. Factors in this accident were the inadequate supervision of the flight by the flight instructor, and the student's failure to relinquish the…
- [NTSB MIA98LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA057.md): Cessna 170 · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 1998 · N48021 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the the left brake to operate, due to a bad o-ring; and subsequent failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing rollout, resulting in a ground loop and subsequent on-ground encounter with terrain.
- [NTSB FTW98LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA077.md): Cessna 180J · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1997 · N121KS · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper planning/decision, by allowing the airplane to get in a situation, where he could not compensate for wind conditions. A related factor was the gusty crosswind.

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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=45

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