# 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 47 of 133 · 6,629 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB CHI97LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA274.md): Piper PA-12 · Flushing, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1997 · N3065M · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Factors associated with the accident were the tailwind, the pilot's runway selection, and the hangar. - [NTSB LAX97LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA306.md): Cessna 182Q · Bullhead City, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1997 · N7586S · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind, - [NTSB ANC97LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA133.md): Cessna 185E · King Salmon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1997 · N454CF · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing the oversize tire equipped airplane on dry, newly surfaced, asphalt. - [NTSB ANC97LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA131.md): Cessna 185F · Barrow, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1997 · N20752 · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, which resulted in a ground swerve and damage to the airplane. A factor relating to the accident was: the crosswind condition. - [NTSB ANC97LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA130.md): Cessna 170A · Iliamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1997 · N9540A · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, which resulted in a ground swerve and overload failure of the right main landing gear. Factors related to the accident were: the… - [NTSB NYC97LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA169.md): Piper PA-12 · Spencerport, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1997 · N7682H · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane, while landing. The crosswind was a related factor. - [NTSB ANC97LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA128.md): Helio H-295 · Fort Yukon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1997 · N6465V · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane, which resulted in a swerve and collision with a tree as the pilot continued the takeoff, subsequently jamming the stabilator and causing the plane to crash in water. - [NTSB FTW97LA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA315.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Gila, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1997 · N9455J · Substantial damage > the pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, which resulted in a ground swerve, and collision with vegetation (cactus) and a fence. Related factors were: the soft runway… - [NTSB LAX97LA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA294.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1997 · N57528 · Substantial damage > The student's failure to maintain directional control due to excessive use of the rudder, and the instructor's delayed remedial action. - [NTSB LAX97LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA293.md): Cessna 188 · Eloy, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1997 · N9957J · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and his failure to maintain directional control due to inadequate rudder use. - [NTSB FTW97LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA312.md): Piper PA-12 · Longmont, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1997 · N2849M · Substantial damage > The pilot in command's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft, resulting in an inadvertent ground loop. - [NTSB IAD97LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA110.md): Cessna 170B · Jamestown, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1997 · N3454C · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a crosswind landing. - [NTSB ANC97LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA122.md): Stinson 108 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1997 · N97959 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor was the crosswind. - [NTSB SEA97LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA187.md): Cessna 140 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1997 · N76233 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. - [NTSB LAX97LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA284.md): Cessna 152 · San Manuel, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1997 · N757CS · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's fatigue from improper rest the evening before the flight. - [NTSB LAX97LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA281.md): Aerospatiale TB-20 · Borrego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1997 · N577JL · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing wind conditions and his subsequent failure to maintain runway alignment during the takeoff roll. - [NTSB FTW97LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA306.md): Cessna 305A (L-19) · Aspen, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1997 · N542EZ · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain direction control of the aircraft during landing roll, which resulted in a ground swerve and subsequent collapse of the right main landing gear. A related factor was the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model of… - [NTSB CHI97LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA253.md): Piper PA-28-121 · Glencoe, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1997 · N2228Z · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve and subsequent collision with trees. Factors associated with the accident were: the crosswind, and proximity of trees. - [NTSB LAX97LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA273.md): Cessna 140 · Pacoima, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1997 · N76102 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing. - [NTSB CHI97LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA247.md): Champion 7KCAB · Hampshire, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1997 · N5066X · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing, and his excessive use of brakes, which resulted in a nose over. Factors relating to the accident were: the crosswind condition, and the pilot's lack of experience in the make… - [NTSB LAX97LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA271.md): Miller S-1 · Cottonwood, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1997 · N22RM · Substantial damage > The inadequate strength and braking capability of the landing gear and wheel brakes, and the builder's attempt to adapt motorcycle parts to an aircraft application. A factor in this accident was the pilot's lack of familiarity with this experimental aircraft. - [NTSB CHI97LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA244.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Fond Du Lac, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1997 · N720MB · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper use of the throttle control friction lock, and his inadequate remedial action. Related factors were his lack of experience in type of aircraft, the pilot's habit interference, and the presence of parked (standing) aircraft. - [NTSB CHI97LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA258.md): Maule M-4-220C · Bemidgi, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1997 · N40354 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure or inability to maintain directional control of the airplane, as a result of an undetermined anomaly concerning of the right main landing gear brake. - [NTSB CHI97LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA238.md): Velocity Velocity Elite RG · Langdon, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1997 · CGPNX · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll. The crosswind and proximity of the taxiway sign were related factors. - [NTSB ANC97LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA113.md): Iverslie KIT FOX · Chugiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1997 · N596AK · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience in the airplane. - [NTSB MIA97LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA223.md): Boeing A75 · Dayton, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1997 · N450HP · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing rollout resulting in an inadvertent ground loop, and on-ground collision between the left wing and the runway. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's total lack of experience in kind of… - [NTSB IAD97LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA103.md): Cessna 150M · Ocean City, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1997 · N63056 · Substantial damage > Inadequate compensation for the crosswind, and failure to maintain control of the airplane. A related factor was the crosswind. - [NTSB CHI97LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA242.md): Boeing B75N1 · Lone Rock, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1997 · N75939 · Substantial damage > a locked right brake which resulted in the pilot's inability to maintain direction control of the airplane during the landing roll. - [NTSB SEA97LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA197.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Elma, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1997 · N3578H · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions while landing. A factor was the crosswind. - [NTSB FTW97LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA289.md): Cessna 172P · La Porte, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1997 · N52336 · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll, as he attempted to close and lock the left cabin window. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's failure to follow the before takeoff checklist (secure… - [NTSB FTW97LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA282.md): Shapley Quickie Q-200 · Tahlequah, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1997 · N618RJ · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing. A factor relating to the accident was: low pressure in the right main tire. - [NTSB LAX97LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA267.md): Champion 7GCBC · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1997 · N8333V · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, and excessive remedial action, which resulted in an inadvertent swerve off the runway. - [NTSB NYC97LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA153.md): Cessna 185 · Norway, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1997 · N8717Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering to avoid an obstacle. - [NTSB CHI97LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA223.md): Cessna 188B · Adams, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1997 · N4926R · Substantial damage > inadequate maintenance/annual inspection, and subsequent exhaustion of hydraulic (brake) fluid, which resulted in loss of braking action (right brake) and impact with a tree. The proximity of tree(s) was a related factor. - [NTSB FTW97LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA279.md): Cessna 180 · Carlisle, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1997 · N9320C · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll (at night). - [NTSB LAX97LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA250.md): de Havilland DHC-6-300 · Elko, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1997 · N776BF · Substantial damage > The failure of maintenance personnel to correctly diagnose and correct a reoccurring nose gear steering problem, and the improperly tensioned nose wheel steering actuator cables which provided the pilot with an erroneous cockpit indication that the nose gear… - [NTSB LAX97LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA246.md): Maule MX-7-180A · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1997 · N600XX · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and his failure to maintain directional control during rollout. - [NTSB ATL97LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA111.md): Avid IV · Memphis, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1997 · N913R · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during takeoff. A factor in the accident was the repositioning of the control stick. - [NTSB ANC97LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA107.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1997 · N6822L · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff. Factors were the intentional relinquishing of controls by the pilot, and interference with the rudder controls by the nonpilot passenger. - [NTSB IAD97LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA101.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Edgartown, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1997 · N4530J · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control. Related factors were the crosswind, wind gusts and high vegetation. - [NTSB FTW97LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA260.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Sonora, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1997 · N2583F · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control during landing roll. A factor was gusty wind conditions. - [NTSB LAX97LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA234.md): Cessna 150G · Barstow, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1997 · N458AE · Substantial damage > The student pilot's inability to attain directional control of the aircraft due to an improperly adjusted parking brake spring. - [NTSB CHI97LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA203.md): Piper PA-17 · Cadillac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1997 · N4594H · Substantial damage > the pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane during an attempted go-around and the pilot's lack of recent flight experience. - [NTSB SEA97LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA160.md): Cessna 170B · Jackson, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1997 · N211R · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Gusting wind conditions was a factor. - [NTSB SEA97LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA159.md): Beech G35 · Jackson, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1997 · N4552D · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Hypoxia and hypoglycemia were physical impairment factors. - [NTSB ATL97LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA098.md): Piper PA-12 · Swansboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1997 · N7799H · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the gusting winds. - [NTSB LAX97LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA268.md): Cessna 172 · Goodyear, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1997 · N7359A · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition, and his resultant failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing flare. - [NTSB FTW97LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA259.md): Luscombe 8A · Seminole, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1997 · N71381 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing wind conditions. A factor was the prevailing quartering tailwind. - [NTSB MIA97LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA200.md): Cessna 150F · Clearwater, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1997 · N8083S · Substantial damage > the student pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during an attempted go-around, which resulted in an on-ground loss of control and subsequent collision with trees and a ditch. The crosswind, trees, and ditch were related factors. - [NTSB LAX97LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA228.md): Aviat A-1 · Novato, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1997 · N13HU · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during landing, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. The gusty crosswind condition was a related factor. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=260&page=48 ## 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=47 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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