# 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 FTW94LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA135.md): Savage Kitfox · Longmont, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1994 · N446GS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB CHI94LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA141.md): Cessna 182P · Kahoka, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1994 · N1483M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to determine the wind conditions before attempting to land in conditions which exceeded the performance capability of the airplane.
- [NTSB BFO94LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA072.md): Cessna 140 · Clarion, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1994 · N76545 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control which resulted in an overrun of the runway and collision with a berm.
- [NTSB CHI94LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA135.md): Cessna 150J · Fredricktown, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1994 · N51175 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor associated with the accident was the crosswind.
- [NTSB ANC94LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA050.md): Maule M5-235C · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1994 · N9237E · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to abort the takeoff when her foot interfered and restricted the movement of the rudder control system.
- [NTSB FTW94LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA129.md): Cessna 172P · Tulsa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1994 · N63456 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for wind conditions. A factor was the gusting cross wind.
- [NTSB FTW94LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA122.md): Schweizer G-164 · Mount Bellvue, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1994 · N3628T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors were the soft runway and gusty winds.
- [NTSB ATL94LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA078.md): Beech C-23 · Collegedale, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1994 · N6639C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for wind conditions during a crosswind landing. The crosswind was a factor.
- [NTSB MIA94LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA115.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Boca Raton, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1994 · N32056 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the dual student to maintain directional control during landing and the failure of the flight instructor to properly supervise the dual student and take corrective action in a timely manner.
- [NTSB CHI94LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA127.md): Beech 35 · Anderson, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1994 · N9597R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A factor related to the accident was the rough terrain encountered following the loss of control.
- [NTSB BFO94LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA059.md): Gulfstream American AA-5B · Oneonta, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1994 · N28224 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. A related factor was the crosswind component.
- [NTSB ATL94LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA072.md): Foote M1 Mustang · Marietta, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1994 · N130MJ · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft. Factors in the accident were the lack of familiarization with the aircraft by the pilot, and throttle cable rigging in the experimental aircraft.
- [NTSB FTW94LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA113.md): North American SNJ-5 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1994 · N73SL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB SEA94LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA090.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Driggs, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1994 · N86807 · Substantial damage
  > Directional control was not maintained. A factor to the accident was: inadequate remedial action.
- [NTSB CHI94LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA122.md): Cessna 172P · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1994 · N97650 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor associated with the accident was the crosswind.
- [NTSB CHI94LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA119.md): Piper PA-28-180 · New Richmond, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1994 · N7812W · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB SEA94LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA087.md): Christen Industries A-1 · Dutch John, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1994 · N2925Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensations for wind conditions. The gusty crosswind was a factor.
- [NTSB FTW94LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA106.md): Cessna 172L · Buena Vista, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1994 · N7876G · Substantial damage
  > The improper supervision of the instructor pilot. A factor was the loss of directional control by the student pilot.
- [NTSB LAX94LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA161.md): Luscombe 8EZ · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1994 · N2295K · Substantial damage
  > the flying pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition, his failure to maintain directional control, and the inadvertent entry into a ground loop. A factor in the accident was the flying pilot's lack of experience in conventional…
- [NTSB ANC94LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA043.md): Piper PA-18 · Soldotna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1994 · N3485Z · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command/flight instructor to maintain directional control of the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI94LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA108.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Ottumwa, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1994 · N14395 · Substantial damage
  > inadequate compensation for wind conditions and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors related to the accident were the crosswind and the fence posts.
- [NTSB LAX94LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA156.md): Cessna 152 · Angwin, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1994 · N5368M · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft. A factor in the accident was the pilots lack of total experience.
- [NTSB FTW94LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA093.md): Bell 206BIII · Lake Charles, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1994 · N57340 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to adequately perform a preflight. A factor was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB CHI94LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA102.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Hutchinson, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1994 · N6625W · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors associated with the accident were the crosswind, the pilot's lack of total experience, the concrete block and the dirt back.
- [NTSB SEA94LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA077.md): Cessna 172 · Evanston, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1994 · N19678 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors include gusty crosswind, and the pilot's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB MIA94LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA082.md): Cessna 190 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1994 · N190RC · Substantial damage
  > Locking of the right main landing gear brake for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX94LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA151.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Concord, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1994 · N5038M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go landing. A factor in the accident was the pilot's limited expereince in tailwheel aircraft.
- [NTSB NYC94LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA051.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Falls Of Rough, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1994 · N4487J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate tiedown and starting procedure which resulted in a runaway aircraft, which subsequently collided with a building.
- [NTSB CHI94LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA099.md): Cessna 172RG · Frankfort, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1994 · N4871V · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control. The snow covered runway was a factor.
- [NTSB ANC94LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA035.md): Cessna 402 · Kivalina, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1994 · N681RC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions by landing on the left side of the runway. Factors were: inadequate snow removal and the snow covered runway.
- [NTSB LAX94LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA142.md): Weber Q200 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 1994 · N89BW · Substantial damage
  > The total failure of the tailwheel assembly. The rough/uneven terrain was a factor in this accident.
- [NTSB LAX94LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA144.md): Cessna 421C · Tulare, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1994 · N7039T · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's use of an excessive taxi speed, and his misjudgment of the distance to the approaching intersection. A factor in the accident was the dark night lighting conditions which effected the pilot's perception of the taxiway layout.
- [NTSB FTW94LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA085.md): Cessna 152 · Eagle Lake, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1994 · N48819 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB LAX94LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA131.md): Piper J5A-L4F · Kernville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 1994 · N33029 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper use of the flight controls resulting in his failure to maintain directional control. The existing crosswind is a factor in this accident.
- [NTSB CHI94LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA092.md): Cessna 170B · Waupaca, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1994 · N4685C · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control. A factor related to the accident was the gusty crosswind.
- [NTSB SEA94LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA063.md): Cessna TU206 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1994 · N756YH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper aircraft handling during the aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI94LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA088.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Sandwich, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 1994 · N76SA · Substantial damage
  > the private pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing on a snow and ice covered runway. Factors are the snow on the runway and the snowbank.
- [NTSB CHI94LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA086.md): Aeronca 7AC · Dowagiac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 1994 · N81616 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's lack of experience in this make and model of aircraft, the crosswind, and snow beside the runway.
- [NTSB LAX94LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA123.md): Cessna 172K · New Cuyama, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 1994 · N7333G · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft.
- [NTSB ANC94LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA034.md): Cessna 206 · New Koliganek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1994 · N60491 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors in the accident were the strong crosswinds and the icy/snow covered taxi surface.
- [NTSB ANC94LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA033.md): Cessna 180A · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1994 · N288LS · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing rollout. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent experience in the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI94LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA083.md): Cessna 152 · Sebewaing, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 1994 · N94269 · Substantial damage
  > was the pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control. Factors were the icy runway and a snowbank.
- [NTSB CHI94LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA078.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Delavan, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 1994 · N38203 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command's not maintaining directional control and his inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors were icy runway and crosswind.
- [NTSB FTW94LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA078.md): Cessna 182P · Meeker, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1994 · N111RR · Substantial damage
  > Failure by the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing roll.
- [NTSB CHI94LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA074.md): Douglas DC3C · Anderson, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1994 · N907Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot in command's inadequate remedial action after a loss of directional control during the takeoff ground roll. Related factors are the copilot's failure to maintain directional control, and the snow covered, icy runway.
- [NTSB LAX94LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA107.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Truckee, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 1994 · N82009 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control, delay in his remedial action, and failure to raise the flaps. The snow covered runway was a factor in this accident.
- [NTSB LAX94LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA103.md): Cessna 172N · Livermore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 1994 · N6375D · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional and his improper use of the rudder. The student pilot's failure to raise the flaps, the prevailing 90-degree crosswind, and his lack of total experience are factors in this accident.
- [NTSB BFO94LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA030.md): Piper PA-28 · Bennington, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 1994 · N8211V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing.
- [NTSB SEA94LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA056.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Sidney, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 1994 · N95900 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind resulting in loss of directional control.
- [NTSB BFO94LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA029.md): Cessna 152 · Plymouth, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 1994 · N94963 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the flare/touchdown.

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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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