# 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 ANC96LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA048.md): Stinson 108-3 · Soldotna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1996 · N6443M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. The gusty/crosswind condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB ATL96LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA072.md): Cessna 140 · Elkin, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1996 · N89297 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve.
- [NTSB CHI96LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA114.md): Cessna 152 · Lambertville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1996 · N68352 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. The snowbank was a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX96LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA138.md): Beech E33A · Mesquite, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1996 · N7118N · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's poor judgment in attempting to take off in the existing wind conditions.
- [NTSB SEA96LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA069.md): Maule M-5-235C · Sunriver, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1996 · N563UC · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout. A factor contributing to the accident was the presence of a tree near the edge of the runway.
- [NTSB ANC96LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA034.md): Cessna 180 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1996 · N2905A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the brakes during landing. The snow berm along the edge of the runway was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI96LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA111.md): Cessna 140 · Ulysses, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1996 · N76632 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll, and his improper use of brakes and elevator control, while aborting the takeoff. A factor relating to the accident was the gusty wind condition.
- [NTSB CHI96LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA104.md): Cessna 152 · Lambertville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1996 · N67475 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his improper use of the rudder in an attempt to regain control.
- [NTSB SEA96LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA066.md): Cessna 150F · Eugene, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1996 · N8920S · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's inadvertent activation of the brakes and his failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve.
- [NTSB LAX96LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA128.md): Maule M-6-235 · Bishop, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1996 · N5652C · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. The unfavorable wind condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB ANC96LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA032.md): Cessna 185 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1996 · N9211T · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB MIA96LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA091.md): Piper PA-22/20-150 · Merritt Island, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1996 · N3311B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control and an inadvertent ground swerve. The crosswind was a related factor.
- [NTSB MIA96LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA092.md): Cessna 152 · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1996 · N5399P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and his failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB LAX96LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA125.md): Cessna 150G · Auburn, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1996 · N8662J · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve.
- [NTSB LAX96FA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA122.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1996 · N27989 · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft after landing. Contributing to the accident was the icy runway conditions with poor braking.
- [NTSB NYC96LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA075.md): Cessna 172M · Warehouse Point, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1996 · N12219 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind and gusts. The wind conditions were factors.
- [NTSB CHI96LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA098.md): Cessna 152 · Jacksonville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1996 · N6325Q · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. A factor relating to the accident was: the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB ATL96LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA054.md): Cessna 210 · Kinston, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1996 · N3887Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for the crosswind and his inadequate weather evaluation. A factor was the gusty crosswind.
- [NTSB ATL96LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA052.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Birmingham, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1996 · N2590Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing,
- [NTSB IAD96LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA042.md): Aeronca 11AC · Cynthiana, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 1996 · CFLBW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain proper assistance to secure the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX96LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA113.md): Wsk Pzl Mielec M-18-A · Blythe, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1996 · N92640 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's premature lift-off and subsequent loss of control due to his failure to monitor the airspeed indicator during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB SEA96LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA055.md): Cessna 172P · Salmon, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 1996 · N96879 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing, which resulted in a ground swerve. A factor relating to the accident was: the rock pile to the left of the runway.
- [NTSB MIA96LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA077.md): Piper J-3C-65 · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1996 · N6666H · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft after initiating a go-around, which resulted in the right wing contacting the ground. The unfavorable wind condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX96LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA109.md): Cessna 152 · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1996 · N6321M · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's improper use of the rudder control and resultant failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing rollout. Factors relating to the accident were: the student allowed the airspeed to be excessive during the…
- [NTSB FTW96LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA112.md): Masnic SKY Hopper II · Edgewood, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 1996 · N2795 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot exceeding the airplane's crosswind component which led to his inability to compensate for the crosswind conditions. A factor was the gusty winds.
- [NTSB CHI96LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA086.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Marion, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1996 · N800TC · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB LAX96LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA111.md): Bell 47G-2A1 · Honiara, Solomon Islands · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 1996 · N6569H · Destroyed
  > the pilot and the ship crew's failure to assure the tie down strap was removed prior to liftoff.
- [NTSB CHI96LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA084.md): Connell Kitfox · Omaha, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1996 · N99SV · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight of the aircraft and the frozen left landing gear wheel.
- [NTSB CHI96LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA085.md): Stinson 108-3 · Sandstone, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 1996 · N653C · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's selection of an ice-covered runway for takeoff. A factor was the icy runway.
- [NTSB NYC96LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA055.md): Cessna 150M · Readington, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 1996 · N9153U · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's unapproved landing at a second destination during his first solo cross-country, and his inadequate compensation for a cross wind, which resulted in the airplane veering off of the runway and the subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB NYC96LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA054.md): Cessna 152 · Norwood, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 1996 · N89813 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane after touchdown, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve and collision with a snowbank.
- [NTSB FTW96LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA103.md): Cessna A185F · Belle Chase, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 1996 · N6034N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent encounter with a ditch. The crosswind was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW96LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA101.md): Cessna 180 · Buena Vista, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 1996 · N6502A · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control. A factor relating to the accident was: the crosswind.
- [NTSB MIA96LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA065.md): Cessna 152 · Olive Branch, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 1996 · N68172 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, which resulted in a ground swerve and subsequent overload failure of the nose gear.
- [NTSB CHI96LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA079.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Zionsville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 1996 · N80029 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane on the ground. A factor relating to this accident is the snowbank.
- [NTSB CHI96LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA075.md): Cessna 172N · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1996 · N6338D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while taxiing. Factors in the accident were the icy condition of the taxiway and the high gusting wind.
- [NTSB ATL96LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA033.md): Cessna 152 · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 1996 · N93103 · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's improper flare to touchdown.
- [NTSB CHI96LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA080.md): Cessna 182J · Waukon, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 1996 · N2916F · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and his failure to maintain directional control while taxiing. Factors in the accident were the icy runway and the gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB MIA96LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA057.md): Cessna 150J · New Port Richey, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 1996 · N60647 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane, while landing with a crosswind, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's lack of recent flying experience.
- [NTSB NYC96LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA046.md): Cessna 172N · Wildwood, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1995 · N733CL · Substantial damage
  > failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors relating to the accident were: the student's selection of the wrong runway, and the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB CHI96LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA062.md): Cessna 172M · Excelsior Sprg, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1995 · N172DA · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's selection of the wrong runway for landing and the delayed aborted landing. Factors associated with the accident were the tailwind condition and the pilot's inadequate level-off.
- [NTSB NYC96LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA043.md): Piper J3F · Westerly, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1995 · N28148 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind condition, which subsequently resulted in the aircraft nosing over. The gusty crosswind condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX96LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA081.md): Cessna 150M · Quartzsite, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1995 · N66172 · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB NYC96LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA042.md): Cessna 150G · East Hampton, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1995 · N2970J · Substantial damage
  > failure of the flight instructor to adequately supervise the dual student pilot and ensure that directional control of the airplane was maintained. The icy runway was a related factor.
- [NTSB DCA96MA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA96MA029.md): Boeing 747-136 · Jamaica, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Dec 20, 1995 · N605FF · Substantial damage
  > the captain's failure to reject the takeoff in a timely manner when excessive nosewheel steering tiller inputs resulted in a loss of directional control on a slippery runway. Inadequate Boeing 747 slippery runway operating procedures developed by Tower Air,…
- [NTSB CHI96LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA061.md): Cessna 180C · Patoka, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1995 · N9379T · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC96LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA019.md): Cessna 207A · Newtok, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1995 · N755AB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind conditions. Factors associated with the accident are the snow covered runway, and gusty crosswinds.
- [NTSB NYC96LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA039.md): Cessna 172N · Sanford, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1995 · N734QZ · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to adequately compensate for a crosswind during the landing roll, which resulted in a collision with a snowbank. Factors relating to the accident were: ice on the runway and the gusty crosswind condition.
- [NTSB NYC96LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA037.md): Cessna 150M · Moultonboro, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1995 · N45625 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing, which allowed the plane to depart the runway and collide with a snowbank. A factor relating to the accident was: the icy runway condition.
- [NTSB LAX96LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA064.md): Emroth Emair MA-1B · Pahala, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1995 · N88899 · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to adequately compensate for wind conditions, and to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing.

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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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