# 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 LAX95LA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA307.md): Cessna 182Q · Georgetown, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1995 · N759YV · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB MIA95LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA213.md): Cessna 152 · Lumberton, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1995 · N89694 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the landing gear, steering system (rod end bolt) due to a bending overstress separation which resulted in loss of directional control.
- [NTSB BFO95LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA086.md): Aeronca 7AC · Batavia, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1995 · N2110E · Substantial damage
  > was the the second pilot's loss of directional control during the takeoff roll, and the flight instructor/pilot-in-command's inadequate supervision of the flight instructor/second pilot. A related factor was the flight instructor/second pilot's lack of total…
- [NTSB BFO95LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA090.md): Insua L-21 · Petersburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1995 · N2446V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CHI95LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA299.md): Stinson 108-3 · Tribune, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1995 · N6911M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's use of excessive braking during the landing roll. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CHI95LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA282.md): Aeronca 7AC · Mount Vernon, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1995 · N83564 · Substantial damage
  > loss of aircraft control for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB CHI95LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA280.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Champaign, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1995 · N381AV · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff.
- [NTSB ATL95LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA158.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Bolivar, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1995 · N44784 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his improper use of the throttle.
- [NTSB SEA95LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA184.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Owyhee, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1995 · N6854P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor contributing to the accident was his diversion of attention.
- [NTSB FTW95TA390](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95TA390.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Brackettville, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 15, 1995 · N2357Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper compensation for wind conditions, and failure to maintain directional control. A factor relating to the accident was: the variable crosswind.
- [NTSB LAX95LA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA294.md): Thorp T18 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1995 · N8032Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's loss of directional control in gusty tail wind conditions during the landing roll.
- [NTSB FTW95LA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA341.md): Boeing B75N1 · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1995 · N735YP · Substantial damage
  > Failure by the pilot to maintain directional control which resulted in a ground loop. A factor was crosswind.
- [NTSB MIA95LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA202.md): Cessna 150M · Knightdale, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1995 · N704ZQ · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain runway alignment. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot to execute a go-around when he saw that he would not land on the runway.
- [NTSB FTW95LA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA339.md): Reims Cessna FR182 · Lakeview, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1995 · N34SJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and failure to maintain directional control. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point or abort the landing.
- [NTSB ATL95LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA154.md): Piper PA-46 · Dayton, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1995 · N623DS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during landing.
- [NTSB ANC95LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA137.md): Guevremont Pitts Special S1C · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1995 · N1270 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive application of rudder control, as he yawed the airplane to see ahead during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a subsequent ground swerve. Factors related to the accident were: the animal (moose) and…
- [NTSB MIA95TA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95TA199.md): Cessna 404 · Raiford, FL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 10, 1995 · N461MC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.
- [NTSB MIA95LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA198.md): Cessna 170B · Titusville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1995 · N2715D · Substantial damage
  > Loss of directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's limited experience in the make and model airplane.
- [NTSB LAX95LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA281.md): Beech V35B · Minden, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1995 · N444DG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of the wrong runway, improper decision to land with a quartering tail wind, and his improper compensation of the prevailing wind conditions. The gusting crosswind and tail wind were factors in this accident.
- [NTSB FTW95LA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA333.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1995 · N7980W · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. A factor related to the accident was: the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB FTW95LA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA329.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1995 · N15621 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper compensation for the 6 knot crosswind. Factors were the pilot's delay in initiating an aborted landing and his lack of total experience.
- [NTSB SEA95FA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA170.md): Dornier DO 328-100 · Portland, OR · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1995 · N335PH · Substantial damage
  > insufficiently defined information from the manufacturer and operator concerning the landing/taxi procedures.
- [NTSB LAX95LA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA350.md): Boeing B75-A75N1 · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1995 · N54284 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout. Factors which contributed to the loss of control were: the pilot's total lack of experience landing the conventional gear airplane in a crosswind condition, and the crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI95LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA256.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Naperville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1995 · N5068K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack or recent experience in tailwheel equipped aircraft and failure to abort the takeoff early enough to prevent the accident.
- [NTSB ATL95LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA146.md): Cessna 152A · Sanford, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1995 · N7348B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff portion of a touch and go landing.
- [NTSB LAX95GA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95GA273.md): Cessna 305A · Hemet, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 29, 1995 · N65067 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's decision to execute a wheel landing under crosswind conditions and his failure to adequately compensate for the winds, which led to a loss of directional control and a ground loop.
- [NTSB SEA95LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA188.md): Grumman G-164B · Ephrata, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1995 · N6774Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors contributing to the accident were crosswinds and gusts.
- [NTSB CHI95TA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95TA243.md): Schweizer 300C · Kansas City, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 28, 1995 · N643KC · Substantial damage
  > ground resonance as a result of improper servicing of the main landing gear dampers.
- [NTSB LAX95LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA270.md): Beech 77 · Madera, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1995 · N38062 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper compensation for the wind condition and improper use of the rudder. The whirlwind was a factor in this accident.
- [NTSB LAX95LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA267.md): Cessna 172P · Reno, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1995 · N65923 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's loss of directional control during a crosswind landing using full flaps and the lack of familiarity with the crosswind landing component chart for the aircraft.
- [NTSB NYC95LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA168.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Poestenkill, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1995 · N9390W · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's decision to continue an approach during which the airplane was high and fast, and his improper recovery from a bounced landing. The pilot's failure to use the seat belt was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX95LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA260.md): Stinson L-5E · Elko, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1995 · N31853 · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control and the inadequate supervision by the instructor pilot in taking timely corrective action.
- [NTSB CHI95LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA237.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Versailles, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1995 · N14064 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX95LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA256.md): Cessna 172N · Napa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1995 · N4915D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft after one foot slipped off the rudder pedals, and his inadvertent application of asymmetrical brake forces.
- [NTSB CHI95LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA228.md): Reed RS15 · Ames, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1995 · N964 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The glider pilot's inadequate preflight of the glider by failing to properly secure a push-pull tube to the glider's right ruddervator; and failure of both the glider pilot and the tow pilot to release the tow rope, which led to a stall of the tow airplane.
- [NTSB ANC95LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA106.md): Piper PA-12 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1995 · N2941M · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop/swerve.
- [NTSB CHI95DEX01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95DEX01.md): Craig Long E-Z · Shelbyville, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 16, 1995 · N112DC · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing which resulted in the nose wheel striking the runway first. A factor associated with the accident was excessive airspeed during the landing.
- [NTSB SEA95LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA149.md): Edwin J. Estenson RV-4 · Elk River, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1995 · N90EE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control. The tall vegetation was a factor.
- [NTSB NYC95LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA158.md): Cessna 152 · Beaver Falls, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1995 · N46911 · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the student pilot to maintain directional control after touchdown.
- [NTSB LAX95LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA250.md): Cessna 170 · Columbia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1995 · N3981V · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's selection of the wrong runway for the existing wind conditions; his inadequate compensation for the resulting crosswind situation; and his failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft.
- [NTSB ANC95LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA100.md): Cessna 180K · King Salmon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1995 · N63336 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to adequately compensate for wind conditions, which resulted in a failure to maintain directional control. The downdraft and crosswind were related factors.
- [NTSB NYC95LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA155.md): Beech 77 · Celina, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1995 · N67212 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane during the landing.
- [NTSB NYC95LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA153.md): Cessna 310R · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1995 · N1723E · Destroyed
  > A loss of directional control during takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX95LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA252.md): Pitts S-1S · Livermore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1995 · N715L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment and subsequent collision with some bales of hay.
- [NTSB LAX95LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA247.md): Luscombe 8E · Columbia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1995 · N1050K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB NYC95LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA148.md): Piper PA-12 · Meriden, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1995 · N7608H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions. Contributing factors were wind gusts, crosswinds, and the pilot's lack of experience in type.
- [NTSB ANC95LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA099.md): Stinson 108-2 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1995 · N257C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control, during the takeoff roll, which resulted in an inadvertent swerve, and the pilot's excessive application of brake pressure, which resulted in a nose down condition.
- [NTSB FTW95LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA269.md): Cessna 180E · Springdale, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1995 · N8676X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for the crosswind conditions. Factors were the crosswind, and the pilot's improper weather evaluation.
- [NTSB CHI95LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA216.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Chesterfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1995 · N9144T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing and his inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor in the accident was the gusty crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC95LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA098.md): Piper PA-18-160 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1995 · N3774Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, during an off-airport landing on rough/uneven terrain, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. The terrain condition was a related factor.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=260&page=57

## 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=56

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