# 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 NYC94LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA177.md): Cessna 195 B · Richmond, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1994 · N3091B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control which resulted in a ground loop. Contributing factors are excessive airspeed, fatigue, and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB ANC94LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA134.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Gulkana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1994 · N57698 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to compensate for a tailwind and maintain directional control of the airplane. A tailwind was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB FTW94LA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA294.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1994 · N5056V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent groundloop of the airplane.
- [NTSB ANC94LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA132.md): James Chisum CHISUM-SCRAPS · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1994 · N1771C · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane. Factors in the accident were the soft terrain and inadequate remedial action.
- [NTSB LAX94LA369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA369.md): Cessna T210L · Kettleman City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1994 · N732DT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of the wrong runway for takeoff and his failure to maintain runway alignment. The sun glare was a factor in this accident.
- [NTSB FTW94LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA286.md): Cessna 150M · Mesquite, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1994 · N66322 · Substantial damage
  > The unfavorable gusting winds. A factor was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB NYC94LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA163.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Vine Grove, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1994 · N3256R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's (1) inadequate compensation for wind conditions and (2) failure to align with the runway during landing touch down.
- [NTSB SEA94LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA227.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Everett, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1994 · N1329C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB LAX94LA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA344.md): Globe GC-1B · Five Points, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1994 · N80642 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition and his failure to maintain the proper runway alignment.
- [NTSB ATL94LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA168.md): Cessna 152 · Headland, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1994 · N64903 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student pilot to maintain control of the aircraft during a crosswind landing.
- [NTSB SEA94LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA226.md): Cessna 182P · Yamhill, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1994 · N1316S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor to the accident was: an inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB BFO94LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA157.md): Beech A-23 · Felton, DE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1994 · N1462L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain directional control. A factor is the pilot's failure to do a go around.
- [NTSB LAX94LA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA339.md): Cessna 172 · Lakeport, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1994 · N9447E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing cross wind conditions, and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing rollout.
- [NTSB BFO94LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA151.md): Grumman G-44 · Nantucket, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1994 · N1471N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor in the accident was the rough water.
- [NTSB SEA94LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA220.md): Beech 23 · Everett, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1994 · N2371Z · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control, and his inadequate remedial action. Factors include a fence in the vicinity of the runway.
- [NTSB SEA94LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA219.md): Cessna 150E · Mcminnville, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1994 · N4016U · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control, and his inadequate remedial action. Factors include soft terrain in the vicinity of the runway.
- [NTSB CHI94LA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA296.md): Cessna 172 · Anoka, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1994 · N75534 · Substantial damage
  > the pilots decision to attempt a landing ahead of the approaching thunderstorm, and his failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the gusting crosswind ahead of the storm.
- [NTSB LAX94LA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA334.md): Cessna 172 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1994 · N172ST · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control by his improper use of the flight controls. Factors related to this accident were the pilot's lack of total experience and the crosswind.
- [NTSB MIA94LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA198.md): Cessna 152 · Arcadia, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1994 · N757WM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. The gusty, crosswind was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA94LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA215.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Hailey, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1994 · N7789P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor to the accident was a tailwind.
- [NTSB SEA94LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA214.md): Cessna 180K · Hite, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1994 · N2732K · Substantial damage
  > Compensation for wind conditions and weather evaluation were inadequate. Factors to the accident were: crosswind and gusts.
- [NTSB MIA94LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA196.md): Cessna 152 · Clearwater, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1994 · N6115Q · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent encounter with a water puddle on the runway during takeoff roll which resulted in the pilot losing directional control and running off the side of the runway.
- [NTSB LAX94LA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA320.md): Beech 77 · Salinas, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1994 · N6702Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to raise the flaps prior to takeoff, and subsequent loss of directional control. A lack of total experience was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX94LA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA319.md): Perth Amboy Bird BK · El Cajon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1994 · NC731Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. The unfavorable wind was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX94LA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA314.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1994 · N4374X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft resulting in a ground loop/swerve and a subsequent overload failure of the right main landing gear.
- [NTSB ATL94LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA153.md): Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 · Beaufort, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1994 · N44970 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the rudder during landing.
- [NTSB CHI94LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA271.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Marion, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1994 · N234KB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate aircraft prelight and his failure to remove the frost from the windshield which obstructed his view.
- [NTSB LAX94LA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA310.md): Cessna 172M · Carson City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1994 · N4390R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's decision to attempt a landing in crosswind conditions which exceeded the capability of the aircraft.
- [NTSB ANC94LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA099.md): Cessna 206 · King Salmon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1994 · N5120X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use the available longer portion of the lake for the takeoff run.
- [NTSB ANC94LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA108.md): Stinson 108 · Salcha, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1994 · N97294 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience in the specific make/model/type of aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI94LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA260.md): Boeing A75N1 · Waterford, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1994 · N44MK · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB LAX94LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA295.md): Piper J-3C-65 · Jackson, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1994 · N70192 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the gust of wind and subsequent loss of directional control.
- [NTSB SEA94LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA192.md): Grumman G-21A · Bremerton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1994 · N327 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB SEA94LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA193.md): Grumman G-164B · Wilder, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1994 · N48571 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left brake master cylinder and the pilot's inadequate remedial action when the aircraft collided with an embankment during an intentional ground loop.
- [NTSB NYC94LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA133.md): Hoopes RV-6 · Farmingdale, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1994 · N269RH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to fly after donating blood which resulted in his incapacitation.
- [NTSB MIA94LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA180.md): Aeronca 11AC · Lutz, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1994 · N9354E · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor's improper supervision of the student pilot during a wheel landing resulting in an on ground loss of control (inadvertent ground loop). Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's improper use of flight controls and…
- [NTSB LAX94LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA293.md): Burkhart Grob G103 · Tehachapi, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1994 · N38366 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to secure the canopy before takeoff, and his failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout.
- [NTSB ANC94LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA086.md): Cessna 180 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1994 · N9278C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB SEA94LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA185.md): Cessna A152 · Bremerton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1994 · N761UA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB SEA94LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA180.md): Piper PA-20 · Easton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1994 · N1540A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors include soft, uneven terrain.
- [NTSB CHI94LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA238.md): Piper PA-22 · Harvard, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1994 · N8512C · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's excessive taxi speed. A factor in the accident was the wet grass runway.
- [NTSB SEA94LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA161.md): Cessna 140 · Kent, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1994 · N77045 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor to the accident was wind gust.
- [NTSB NYC94LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA118.md): Luscombe 8F · Leesburg, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1994 · N1946X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate incompensation for wind conditions resulting in loss of directional control.
- [NTSB SEA94LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA173.md): Stinson 108-3 · Ione, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1994 · N6276M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors include the pilot's fatigue, and trees near the side of the runway.
- [NTSB CHI94LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA223.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Crosby, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1994 · N9561P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Factors associated with the accident are the rough runway, and the pilot's improper preflight planning.
- [NTSB ANC94LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA076.md): Maule M-4-210 · Northway, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1994 · N9808M · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left main landing gear attachment fittings as a result of the improper welds by the maintenance repair facility. Factors in the accident that precipitated the gear failure were the wind gusts, and the pilot not adequately compensating for…
- [NTSB NYC94LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA105.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Put-In-Bay, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1994 · N5716F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate control and failure to maintain directional control which resulted in collision with a sign.
- [NTSB LAX94LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA270.md): Piper PA-28-161 · San Carlos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1994 · N4359C · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's attempt to exit the runway at an excessive taxi speed which resulted in his loss of control.
- [NTSB CHI94LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA214.md): Lake LA-250 · Jefferson City, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1994 · N1404Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot allowing the airplane to get into an uncontrolled porpoising situation. A factor related to the accident was the choppy water.
- [NTSB FTW94LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA213.md): Derr TRI-Q-100 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1994 · N500JD · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and his inability to maintain directional control. A factor was the high density altitude.

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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=60

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