# 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 48 of 133 · 6,629 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB ANC97TA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97TA096.md): Piper PA-18 · Nenana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 2, 1997 · N5582C · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop and a collapsed main landing gear. His lack of experience in tailwheel airplanes was a related factor. - [NTSB LAX97LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA229.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Page, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1997 · N7764D · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind gusts and his failure to maintain directional control. - [NTSB LAX97LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA256.md): Cessna 150F · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1997 · N6634F · Substantial damage > Failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control. - [NTSB CHI97LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA191.md): Cessna 402B · Springfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1997 · N901BC · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's (CFI) inadequate supervision and failure to take remedial action. A factor was the dual student's failure to maintain directional control. - [NTSB SEA97LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA153.md): Cessna TU206G · Halls Crossing, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1997 · N206BC · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the wind conditions. Factors contributing to the accident were the gusting crosswinds. - [NTSB FTW97LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA241.md): Piper PA-18 · Clovis, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1997 · N1754A · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor was an unexpected gust of wind during landing touch down. - [NTSB LAX97LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA223.md): Cessna 140 · Columbia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1997 · N4293N · Substantial damage > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during a bounced landing recovery. - [NTSB CHI97LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA184.md): Weatherly 201C · Buffalo, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1997 · N1299W · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Water on the runway and the soft terrain were related factors. - [NTSB ANC97LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA087.md): Piper PA-22 · Hoonah, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1997 · N7025B · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. - [NTSB MIA97LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA191.md): Sherman Powell Kitfox IV · Concord, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1997 · N582KF · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control and his poor preflight planning preparation for allowing the pilot rated passenger to manipulate the throttle control. Contributing to the accident was the pilots total lack of experience in make… - [NTSB DCA97MA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA97MA053.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-11 · Honolulu, HI · Accident · No injuries · Major investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1997 · EICDK · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to apply adequate manual control inputs following his decision to disconnect the autopilot during the autoland operation, resulting in a subsequent loss of directional control. Also causal and contributing to the tail strike was the… - [NTSB CHI97LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA177.md): Cessna A188B · Satanta, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1997 · N4954R · Substantial damage > the pilot not maintaining aircraft control shortly after it had touched down during its liftoff. A factor in this accident was the premature liftoff during takeoff by the pilot. - [NTSB MIA97LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA187.md): Spencer Pitts S-1S · Greenwood, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1997 · N7211R · Substantial damage > loss of directional control during the landing rollout for undetermined reason(s), resulting in the airplane veering to the right and subsequently nosing over. - [NTSB LAX97LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA216.md): Cessna 120 · Hollister, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1997 · N1819N · Substantial damage > the pilot's excessive use of right rudder during the initial stages of the takeoff ground roll, which resulted in his failure to maintain directional control. The unfavorable wind was a related factor. - [NTSB CHI97LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA169.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1997 · N2455F · Substantial damage > the student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain proper runway alignment during a go-around (aborted landing). Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's improper flare for landing, the reduced light conditions at… - [NTSB NYC97LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA120.md): Boccher P51 Mustang · North Rose, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1997 · N515JB · Destroyed > was the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff which resulted in the airplane striking trees. - [NTSB SEA97LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA139.md): Cessna 172 · Wendover, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1997 · N8776B · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors include the pilot's improper decision to continue his flight into an area where he had observed thunderstorms, and a thunderstorm outflow which created strong wind gusts that the aircraft… - [NTSB CHI97LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA170.md): Waco YMF · Longville, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1997 · N820MM · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors relating to the accident were: the gusty wind condition and the ditch. - [NTSB LAX97LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA208.md): Maule M-6-235 · Salome, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1997 · N5653C · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. The gusty crosswind condition was a related factor. - [NTSB IAD97LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA091.md): Aeronca S15AC · Laconia, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1997 · N1105H · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind, which resulted in the loss of aircraft control. A factor in the accident was the gusting winds. - [NTSB SEA97LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA135.md): Bucker Flugzeugbau 1.131 Jungmann · Cottage Grove, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1997 · N1XW · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve and gear collapse. The wet runway surface was a related factor. - [NTSB LAX97LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA203.md): Cessna 180 · Hollister, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1997 · N3343D · Destroyed > The pilot's improper use of the elevator and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go landing. A factor in the accident was the pilot's application of full power following the loss of directional control, which increased… - [NTSB NYC97LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA110.md): Waco YMF · Ocean City, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1997 · N34SK · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his improper compensation for the wind conditions. Contributing factors were the lack of recent experience in the airplane, and gusty wind conditions. - [NTSB LAX97LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA201.md): Boeing Stearman A75N1 · Lemoore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1997 · N450MF · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing, which resulted in a ground swerve and subsequent overload failure of the main landing gear. Related factors were a left crosswind and partial loss of the right wheel… - [NTSB SEA97LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA127.md): Cessna 182 · Brigham City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1997 · N6302A · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to maintain proper runway alignment during the landing. The gusty quartering crosswind was a related factor. - [NTSB CHI97LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA158.md): Kohles Kitfox III · Meadow Grove, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1997 · N515JK · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during an aborted takeoff. A factor was the pilot's lack of recent experience in the make and model of airplane. - [NTSB ANC97LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA081.md): Piper PA-22 · Healy, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1997 · N3602A · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane and runway alignment. Factors relating to the accident were: the crosswind, and the proximity of a creek (ravine) to the runway. - [NTSB NYC97LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA102.md): Cessna 150 · Elkton, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1997 · N22935 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in the airplane veering right, and striking trees. - [NTSB CHI97LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA152.md): Cessna 152 · Chesterfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1997 · N66980 · Substantial damage > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane by overcompensating with the rudder. Factors associated with the accident were the excessive airspeed and the soft terrain. - [NTSB SEA97LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA122.md): Noe SA-300 · Bountiful, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1997 · N1923S · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Related factors include: an area of standing water on a portion of the runway, and soft terrain just off the edge of the runway. - [NTSB LAX97LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA196.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Tinian, Sark · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1997 · N4510X · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper takeoff abort. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper preflight planning and preparation. - [NTSB FTW97LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA204.md): Cessna 180 · Olney, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1997 · N9408C · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind, which resulted in a loss of dirctional control, a ground loop, and a collapsed main gear. The crosswind was a related factor. - [NTSB FTW97LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA205.md): Maule M-4-220C · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1997 · N9865M · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. The gusty crosswind condition was a related factor. - [NTSB CHI97LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA135.md): Cessna 172N · Angola, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1997 · N5685E · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. Factors associated with the accident were the tailwind, the pilot's selection of runway, and the misjudged landing flare. - [NTSB ANC97LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA072.md): Cessna 150 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1997 · N5668E · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during a touch-and-go landing. Factors associated with the accident were: the rough/uneven runway, and a berm. - [NTSB LAX97LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA188.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Henderson, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1997 · N38718 · Substantial damage > the pilot's attempt to land the aircraft under crosswind conditions that exceeded the performance capability of the aircraft. - [NTSB MIA97LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA167.md): Cessna 150K · Ball Ground, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1997 · N5689G · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll and his failure to abort the takeoff before colliding with an embankment. - [NTSB CHI97LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA141.md): Cessna 172N · Madison, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1997 · N738LM · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions which resulted in a loss of directional control of the airplane. Factors associated with the accident were the gusty, crosswind conditions and the VASI lights. - [NTSB MIA97LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA165.md): Cessna 172 · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1997 · N9504H · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to ensure all articles in the aircraft were secured before flight, and subsequently, an oil can becoming lodged under the rudder pedals and preventing her from controlling the aircraft during landing. - [NTSB CHI97LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA131.md): Piper PA-12 · Sheboygan, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1997 · N712MW · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll. A factor associated with the accident was the sudden change in wind conditions. - [NTSB FTW97LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA186.md): Snow S2C · Hondo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1997 · N1619S · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. - [NTSB CHI97LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA132.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Correctionville, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1997 · N7729P · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, while taxiing, which resulted in loss of aircraft control, an encounter with terrain, and subsequent failure of the left main landing gear. The unfavorable wind condition was a related factor. - [NTSB CHI97LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA125.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Dickinson, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1997 · N280TC · Substantial damage > the student pilots failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's runway selection. - [NTSB FTW97LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA182.md): Mooney M20K · N Little Rock, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1997 · N262JM · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor was the pilot's failure to use the proper aborted landing procedures. - [NTSB FTW97LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA183.md): Cessna 152 · College Station, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1997 · N93124 · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of control due to delayed landing flare. A factor was the porpoise encountered during landing. - [NTSB SEA97LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA101.md): Cessna 150F · Plains, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1997 · N8093F · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions during the landing roll. Factors contributing to the accident were gusts and crosswinds. - [NTSB CHI97LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA139.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Rogers City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1997 · N4056Z · Substantial damage > the disconnection of the tailwheel spring which resulted in the pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane. - [NTSB SEA97LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA100.md): Cessna TR182RG · Ennis, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1997 · N9480R · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the wind conditions. Factors contributing to the accident were the gusting winds, and the presence of a ditch on the edge of the landing area. - [NTSB CHI97LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA123.md): Cessna 152 · Rochelle, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1997 · N5225B · Substantial damage > the student pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff and the use of excessive braking after deciding to abort the takeoff. A factor was the pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment during the landing. - [NTSB MIA97LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA153.md): Cessna 182P · Mobile, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1997 · N1530M · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout, which resulted in a collision with a runway light. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=260&page=49 ## 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=48 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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