# 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 MIA93LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA192.md): Piper PA-12 · Greenwood, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1993 · N2966M · Substantial damage
  > Operation of the airplane by the pilot-in-command/cfi with known deficiencies in equipment and the worn condition of the tailwheel assembly.
- [NTSB CHI93LA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA349.md): Boeing Stearman A75N1 · Delevan, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1993 · N55501 · Substantial damage
  > the excessive use of brakes and rudder by the pilot-in-command. A factor related to the accident was the pilot-in-command's lack of total experience in this type of aircraft.
- [NTSB LAX93LA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA341.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Willows, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1993 · N39527 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft.
- [NTSB ANC93LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA160.md): Piper PA-18 · Happy Valley, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1993 · N6819L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning/decision, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A factor was the rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB LAX93LA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA334.md): Cessna A150M · Sacramento, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1993 · N9861J · Substantial damage
  > The dual student pilot's failure to maintain directional control, improper use of the flight controls, and failure to relinquish the flight controls to the CFI. The soft dirt was a factor in this accident.
- [NTSB CHI93LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA336.md): Cessna 172M · Adrian, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1993 · N13923 · Substantial damage
  > an excessive taxi speed used by the pilot-in-command. A factor related to the accident was loose gravel on the ramp and inadequate airport maintenance by the airport personnel.
- [NTSB NYC93LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA165.md): Cessna 172 · London, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1993 · N5653G · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane after landing, and subsequent departure from the runway and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ATL93LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA144.md): Cessna 152 · Cleveland, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1993 · N4921H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while taxiing.
- [NTSB DEN93LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA104.md): Cessna 152 · Carr, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1993 · N25379 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot in command to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing roll. Factors were the pilot disregarding the tailwind, and rough and uneven terrain off the side of the runway.
- [NTSB FTW93LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA241.md): Cessna 140 · Bastrop, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1993 · N2673N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his improper compensation for existing wind conditions. Factors were the crosswind and the pilot's lack of total experience in the type of aircraft.
- [NTSB NYC93LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA160.md): Aeronca 7EC · Moneta, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1993 · N4306C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control after landing, resulting in a departure from the runway and a collision with trees.
- [NTSB DEN93LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA102.md): Cessna 140A · Lake Arthur, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1993 · N1142D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing roll.
- [NTSB SEA93LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA176.md): Cessna 185C · Stibnite, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1993 · N2690Z · Substantial damage
  > Leakage of hydraulic brake fluid and improper maintenance by the pilot in command. A factor contributing to the accident was inadequate inspection by the mechanic.
- [NTSB SEA93LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA173.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Sheridan, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1993 · N116BH · Substantial damage
  > The dual student's failure to maintain directional control. A factor contributing to the accident was the instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB MIA93LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA173.md): Cessna 152 · Opa-Locka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1993 · N757UY · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot-in-command to apply right rudder while applying power during the touch-and-go landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot-in-command's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB LAX93LA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA321.md): Cessna 170B · Lakeport, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1993 · N2294D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB ANC93LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA139.md): Cessna 170 · Northway, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1993 · N3271A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's inadequate compensating for the variable wind conditions.
- [NTSB CHI93LA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA314.md): Cessna 188 · Martin, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1993 · N78516 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB ANC93LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA137.md): Piper PA-18 · Northway, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1993 · N4485A · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control on touchdown. A factor in the accident was the gusty crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC93LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA136.md): Lake LA04 · Blair Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1993 · N6669L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertant entry into a porpoise and subsequent loss of control while step-taxiing prior to takeoff. A factor in the accident was the rough water conditions.
- [NTSB LAX93LA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA314.md): Mooney M20J · King City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1993 · N1153K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's loss of directional control during the takeoff ground roll due to the inadvertent interference with the controls by a passenger.
- [NTSB MIA93LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA169.md): Ayres S2R-T15 · Louise, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1993 · N1950J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in commands decision to takeoff from a road with a left quartering tailwind which resulted in his loosing directional control and the aircraft colliding with a utility pole.
- [NTSB NYC93LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA144.md): Beech A55 · Norfolk, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1993 · N30JM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper compesnation for wind conditions and failure to maintain firectional control. A factor was adverse wind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC93LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA132.md): Cessna 180 · Sparrevohn, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1993 · N3680C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A factor was the animal on the runway.
- [NTSB FTW93LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA221.md): Boeing B75-N1 · Burnet, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1993 · N65355 · Substantial damage
  > Inadvertent groundloop by the pilot.
- [NTSB FTW93LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA227.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Harrison, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1993 · N2464P · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent groundloop by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI93LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA293.md): Aeronca 7AC · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1993 · N81598 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's not maintaining directional control. Factors include a crosswind, the pilot-in-command's not attaining compensation for wind conditions, and his lack of experience in this type of airplane.
- [NTSB SEA93LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA165.md): Riches Avid Flyer · Tooele, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1993 · N160VR · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the PIC to maintain directional control and to correct a ground loop/swerve.
- [NTSB SEA93LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA164.md): Champion 7EC · Chewelah, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1993 · N4394C · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the PIC to maintain directional control and correct for ground loop/swerve.
- [NTSB SEA93LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA163.md): Cessna 195 · Pray, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1993 · N9836A · Substantial damage
  > The PIC failed to maintain directional control. A factor relating to the accident was the tailwind weather condition.
- [NTSB LAX93LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA301.md): Ferdon Thorp S-18 · Ash Fork, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1993 · N119FF · Substantial damage
  > The pilots inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during a precautionary landing, that resulted in collision with a fence and nose over of the airplane. A cross wind condition was a factor in…
- [NTSB CHI93LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA273.md): Cessna 305B · Fulton, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1993 · N26213 · Substantial damage
  > failure to maintain directional control. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's fatigue.
- [NTSB BFO93LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA134.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Belmar, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1993 · N8431R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind and failure to maintain directional control during landing. Other related factors were the crosswind and the ravine.
- [NTSB CHI93LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA270.md): Cessna 152 · Howell, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1993 · N64988 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff portion of a touch and go landing.
- [NTSB LAX93LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA293.md): Aviat A-1 · Selma, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1993 · N9614L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command's failure to maintain direction control, inadequate compensation for the existing wind conditions, and improper use of the rudder. The pilot's lack of total experience in the accident airplane make and model is a factor in this accident.
- [NTSB DEN93LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA083.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Eagle, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1993 · N1113N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB ATL93LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA130.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Poplar Branch, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1993 · N5764W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB BFO93LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA127.md): Cessna 172P · Edgartown, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1993 · N52858 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain directional control during takeoff. Other related factors were: the tailwind, and the gross weight of the airplane being exceeded.
- [NTSB DEN93LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA082.md): Cessna 305A · Belen, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1993 · N5214G · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot in command to maintain directional control. A factor was: a quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB ANC93LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA117.md): Piper PA-20 · Circle Hot Spri, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1993 · N4946M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control during taxi. Factor is the rough/rutted condition of the airstrip.
- [NTSB CHI93LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA254.md): Grumman G164B · Eldred, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1993 · N48518 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB CHI93LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA257.md): Cessna T188C · Wheaton, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1993 · N3591J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain alignment during takeoff roll.
- [NTSB ATL93LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA125.md): Piper J3 · Athens, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1993 · N70894 · Substantial damage
  > The dual student's improper application of wheel brakes prior to lowering the tail wheel and inadequate supervision by the CFI.
- [NTSB CHI93LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA246.md): Cessna R172K · Middleton, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1993 · N1015V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft.
- [NTSB BFO93LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA110.md): Piper PA-30 · Lincoln Park, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1993 · N8325Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing rollout, and his delay is performing the proper remedial action of bringing back the left throttle to idle during landing rollout.
- [NTSB LAX93LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA305.md): Ayres Pitts MA-1 · Greenfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1993 · N81999 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll and subsequent application of excessive braking that resulted in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB BFO93LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA111.md): Cessna 150 · Pittsfield, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1993 · N61058 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of the tail wheel steering due to undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB CHI93LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA242.md): Stinson V77 · St. Charles, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1993 · N73589 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. A factor in the accident was the wind gusts present at the time of the accident.
- [NTSB FTW93LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA206.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Rogers, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1993 · N2839B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. A factor was the tailwind.
- [NTSB DEN93LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA073.md): Cessna 177 · Akron, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1993 · N30248 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors were: the pilot's failure to initiate a go around in a more timely manner, and gusty crosswinds.

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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=64

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