# 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 FTW95LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA268.md): Cessna 152 · Farmington, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1995 · N757VK · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during the landing, which resulted in her failure to maintain proper runway alignment. The gusty crosswind was a related factor.
- [NTSB SEA95LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA144.md): Champion 7GCBC · Moses Lake, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1995 · N1887G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing and go around. The crosswind and gusty wind conditions were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB MIA95LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA173.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Belzoni, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1995 · N91955 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the pilot. The gusty crosswind was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX95LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA236.md): Cessna 172M · New Cuyama, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1995 · N61602 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to attain and maintain an adequate airspeed, his premature rotation, and his failure to maintain directional control when the aircraft settled back onto the runway. The pilot's selection of a closed airport for the takeoff attempt was a…
- [NTSB SEA95LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA141.md): Mooney M20E · Ronan, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1995 · N9273M · Substantial damage
  > Directional control was not maintained. Factors to the accident were a rough/uneven airstrip and tall vegetation.
- [NTSB LAX95LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA241.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Thermal, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1995 · N7658W · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control while executing a touch-and-go.
- [NTSB FTW95LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA265.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Denton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1995 · N1394T · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate supervision by the flight instructor (CFI), and the resultant loss of directional control. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of brake controls for the right seat occupant.
- [NTSB MIA95LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA164.md): Cessna 152 · New Port Richey, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1995 · N69140 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot landed on the wrong runway. The tailwind contributed to the loss of directional control.
- [NTSB LAX95LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA223.md): Cessna 182P · Susanville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1995 · N9148M · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ANC95LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA081.md): Cessna 172 · Gustavus, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1995 · N84468 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor relating to the accident was: the diminished nosewheel steering capability due to an overinflated nosewheel strut.
- [NTSB BFO95LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA068.md): Cessna 180H · Chatsworth, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1995 · N2728X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Related factors were the gusty crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB SEA95LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA121.md): Boeing A75N1 · Helena, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1995 · N1967M · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI95LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA192.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Peru, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1995 · N21873 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing. A factor in the accident was the runway light.
- [NTSB LAX95LA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA323.md): Cessna 172N · Big Bear, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1995 · N739NN · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff attempt, which was necessitated by his failure to properly lean the fuel mixture. The pilot's limited experience in small piston engine airplanes was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB ANC95LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA072.md): Cessna 172 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1995 · N13205 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors associated with the accident are the wet and uneven airstrip surface.
- [NTSB FTW95LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA236.md): Luscombe 8A · Farmington, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1995 · N1143B · Substantial damage
  > Failure by the pilot to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB MIA95LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA147.md): Cessna 172P · St. Petersbug, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1995 · N129EP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's/CFI improper supervision of the dual student on landing rollout. This resulted in an on ground loss of control (directional control not maintained), and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB ATL95LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA105.md): Cessna 152 · Bessemer, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1995 · N4625P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a touch and go landing.
- [NTSB CHI95LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA171.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Plymouth, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1995 · N40540 · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the nose wheel collar assembly as a result of the loss of a bolt.
- [NTSB CHI95LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA169.md): Cessna 180 · Clear Lake, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1995 · N3149D · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff roll. The proximity of trees to the runway was a related factor.
- [NTSB ANC95TA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95TA068.md): Piper PA-18-160 · Tyonek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 4, 1995 · N2400S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing/takeoff. Factors associated with the accident are the long and wet grass covering the unimproved takeoff area.
- [NTSB CHI95LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA172.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Dawson, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1995 · N4428P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane on takeoff. A factor in the accident was the tall grass.
- [NTSB ANC95TA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95TA067.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Sand Point, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 3, 1995 · N125FG · Substantial damage
  > The premature castoring of the tailwheel steering mechanism. A factor associated the accident is the added degree of difficulty in handling airplanes equipped with oversize 'tundra' tires.
- [NTSB FTW95TA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95TA228.md): Bell 206B-III · Meeker, CO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 2, 1995 · N85RP · Substantial damage
  > Failure by the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft during landing. A factor was soft terrain.
- [NTSB FTW95LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA229.md): Cessna 182K · Alamosa, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1995 · N2788Q · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground swerve and collision with a taxiway sign. Factors relating to the accident were: the unfavorable (gusty/quartering) wind condition, and the taxiway sign's…
- [NTSB ATL95LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA104.md): American AA-1 · Rock Hill, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1995 · N6214L · Substantial damage
  > An inoperative left main wheel brake that resulted in a loss of directional control. A factor was the wet, grass runway.
- [NTSB NYC95LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA128.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Bluffton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1995 · N8115L · Substantial damage
  > an improperly planned approach and touchdown, which resulted in an loss of directional control at touchdown, with the airplane departing the runway, and striking a ravine.
- [NTSB ANC95LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA060.md): Piper PA-22 · Koliganek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1995 · N8021D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper approach and landing speed, not maintaining directional control, and his inadequate remedial action(s). A factor in the accident was the loose objects in the landing area.
- [NTSB SEA95LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA113.md): Cessna 180 · Phillipsburg, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1995 · N9115C · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the dual student to maintain directional control during the bounced landing, and the failure of the certified flight instructor to take adequate remedial action and recover from the loss of directional control. A factor contributing to the…
- [NTSB NYC95LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA126.md): Robinson R-22A · Fairfield, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1995 · N8541E · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter. The student's lack of experience in the type of operation (solo flight) was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI95LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA164.md): Cessna 337B · Lemmon, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1995 · N2385S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB MIA95LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA136.md): Cessna A150L · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1995 · N6188F · Substantial damage
  > The dual student's improper use of the rudder following a left swerve during landing rollout which prevented the flight instructor from regaining directional control.
- [NTSB FTW95LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA210.md): Cessna 175 · Malvern, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1995 · N7152M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the pilot's lack of recent experience.
- [NTSB FTW95LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA215.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Corpus Christi, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1995 · N23557 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB CHI95LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA156.md): Cessna 150G · Stockton, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1995 · N4774X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind weather condition and subsequent failure to maintain directional control. Factors were the crosswind and the ditch.
- [NTSB CHI95LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA155.md): Piper PA-18 · Hutchinson, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1995 · N1097A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's not maintaining aircraft control. A factor was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB CHI95LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA152.md): Schweizer G-164B · Hatton, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1995 · N48532 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, and the excessive airspeed. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, and the soft, wet condition of the sod runway.
- [NTSB NYC95LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA111.md): Rockwell 112B · Edgewater, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1995 · N1409J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to continue his flight into the adverse weather conditions that existed at the destination airport. The weather contributed to the accident.
- [NTSB CHI95TA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95TA174.md): Cessna 180 · Orr, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 12, 1995 · N9336C · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind weather condition. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB FTW95LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA191.md): Cessna 190 · Longmont, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1995 · N1505D · Substantial damage
  > Failure by the pilot-in command-to compensate for crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB FTW95LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA189.md): Cessna 180 · Little Rock, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 1995 · N180JV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control due to the excessive taxi speed.
- [NTSB CHI95LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA140.md): Cessna 152 · West Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1995 · N47331 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI95LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA143.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Boyceville, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1995 · N8475R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and subsequent failure to maintain runway alignment. The crosswind was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI95TA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95TA151.md): Cessna 172 · Hutchinson, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 26, 1995 · N4183G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind and soft terrain.
- [NTSB NYC95LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA096.md): Stinson 108-2 · Clarion, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1995 · N978D · Substantial damage
  > A partial failure of the brake system.
- [NTSB CHI95LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA132.md): Cessna 172N · Detroit, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1995 · N5208D · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff ground run. A factor associated with the accident was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB NYC95LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA089.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Farmingdale, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1995 · N188AV · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the airplane veering off the left side of the runway. A factor was the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX95LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA167.md): Cessna 182Q · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1995 · N228PP · Substantial damage
  > inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the private pilot, and failure of the flight instructor (CFI) to ensure that directional control of the aircraft was maintained. The gusty/crosswind (weather) condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW95LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA171.md): Champion 7GC · Paragould, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1995 · N4842E · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control, resulting in an inadvertent groundloop. A factor was the instructor's inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB CHI95LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA127.md): Piper J3C · Poplar Grove, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1995 · N6673H · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's excessive throttle control and the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student. A factor in the accident was the gusty wind conditions.

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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=57

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